Prince Albert of Monaco’s daughter Jazmin splits from rocker Ian Mellencamp

Compared to the scandalous and at times tragic events that have recently occurred within her family, she maintains an image of tranquility in her personal life.

The vibrant family history of Princess Caroline of Monaco, Jazmin Grimaldi’s older aunt, encompasses three marriages she has had thus far.

In between two marriages, one to a bodyguard and another to an elephant trainer, Princess Stephanie also had an affair with her head of security, resulting in a child born from this relationship.

However, it is worth mentioning that Jazmin, who is the eldest child among Prince Albert of Monaco’s four offspring born to three different partners, one of whom he has wed, has parted ways with her long-term partner, Ian Mellencamp.

He describes himself as a “singer, songwriter, multi-talented musician, record producer, visual artist, and DJ,” but he hasn’t yet matched the acclaim achieved by his uncle, John Mellencamp, whose 1980s hits such as Lonely Ol’ Night became popular.

It seems quite plausible that her current emotions reflect the sadness or disappointment she’s experiencing, given their marriage plans a year ago with Ian, who is 42 years old, seemed almost set in stone.

As a lifestyle enthusiast, I find myself intrigued by a captivating instance unfolding on social media. A vibrant woman named Jazmin, age 33, has ignited a flurry of curiosity with her recent postings. In these images, she exudes an infectious joy that’s hard to miss. Among the series, there’s one photograph that particularly catches the eye – she’s adorning what appears to be an engagement ring! The anticipation is palpable as we wait for the official confirmation of this exciting life change.

It appears that the optimism was premature. According to a friend, they had been significant influences in each other’s lives, but eventually, it was necessary for them to part ways. The relationship ultimately proved unsuccessful.

Hey there! As someone who thrives on versatility, much like the double-edged sword I am as both a singer and an actress, I’ve learned to navigate life’s ups and downs, its ebb and flow. Raised in sunny Palm Springs, California, I entered this world when my mother, Tamara Rotolo, a hardworking waitress, found herself unexpectedly swept off her feet by the charismatic Prince Albert.

However, despite his long-standing admiration for notable beauties like Catherine Oxenberg, Dynasty star; Claudia Schiffer and Naomi Campbell, supermodels; Brooke Shields and Patrizia Pellegrino, actresses; at the age of 67, he found himself in no hurry to commit to a permanent relationship.

It wasn’t until 2006, when a DNA test established him as Jazmin’s father, that he formed a close relationship with her.

By that time, he had fathered a child named Alexandre with flight attendant Nicole Coste, and despite his initial reluctance to marry her, they finally tied the knot in 2011 with South African swimmer Charlene Wittstock.

Later on, he had a son named Alexandre with Air France stewardess Nicole Coste, whom he initially didn’t want to wed. However, he eventually got married to Charlene Wittstock, a South African swimmer, in 2011.

Time now, surely, for Jazmin to distil it all into a rock opera…

Very modern manners…

Actress and model Wallis Day thought she was involved romantically with singer Harry Styles, but later found out it was just a figment of her imagination.

‘I dated Harry Styles for a whole week when I was 15, via Facebook,’ says Day, 30.

At that moment, he was participating in X Factor, and I shared with my schoolmates that I intended to attend the finale to cheer on One Direction.

She adds: ‘Then I found out he was a catfish – or maybe the real Harry got cold feet.’

In addition to the Notting Hill Carnival, local residents in the tranquil West London suburb have also faced disturbances this week.

I hear one of London’s beau monde is driving neighbours up the wall with her late-night parties.

‘There’s music constantly blaring out from that house,’ wails my source.

It’s too late for me. I’m in my 40s – James Norton on being Bond

Why Benedict has a bee in his bonnet

This year at the Cannes Film Festival, Benedict Cumberbatch arrived wearing a sling due to an injury on his shoulder.

49-year-old actor Benedict Cumberbatch, still not fully recovered from his injury and no longer requiring a sling, attended the premiere of the dark comedy “The Roses” in London’s Leicester Square this week alongside his spouse Sophie Hunter.

He shared excitement about an unanticipated healing method called bee therapy (or apitherapy), which involves using bee stings for therapeutic purposes to aid the body in recovering.

The London-born actor explained, ‘You focus on the painful spots,’ implying that your body responds by dispatching antihistamines, leading to inflammation – a process that eventually promotes healing.

No gain without pain, as they say.

Yesterday, Soho House founder Nick Jones held the inaugural Soho Padel Club Cup event at Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire, gathering funds for prostate cancer research.

He was joined by comics Michael McIntyre and Jack Whitehall and actor Daniel Kaluuya.

Nick went public with his prostate diagnosis a few years ago to encourage more men to get checked.

He says the experience helped him focus on what really matters.

‘It made me think about the things I really cherish. I’m so much freer,’ he adds.

The smart set’s talking about… The jungle wedding of eco-aristocrat Zoe Tryon

Kanga, her mother who was from Australia, married into British nobility as the wife of the 3rd Lord Tryon in 1973 when she was 25 years old. This nickname ‘Kanga’ was given to her by King Charles during his carefree days as a bachelor.

However, at the age of 51, it is just now when Zoe Tryon, the oldest child among Kanga’s brood, has chosen to take a leap and embark on something new.

Besides their differences, Zoe’s wedding as a conservationist and her late mother’s wedding to Anthony Tryon, who was a Page of Honour at Queen Elizabeth’s coronation, held in the Chapel Royal at St James’s Palace, were distinct events.

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Instead of opting for a traditional wedding setting, Zoe chose the more casual atmosphere of the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador to marry Richard Bostock. Previously engaged in a corporate career at PwC, Richard gave up this life to teach the Wim Hof Method – a practice that involves extended periods of exposure to cold water.

On their wedding day, which took place under pleasant conditions, even if it wasn’t on solid ground, Richard, affectionately known as ‘The Breath Guy’, ensured that Zoe experienced nothing challenging or testing.

According to Zoe, when selecting shoes for our wedding, we needed to consider if they would allow us to:

1. Climb in and out of a canoe.
2. Scramble up a muddy incline.
3. Hike through the woods to reach a special tree.
4. Offer protection against snake and bullet ant bites.

Showing deep affection, Richard has chosen to adopt Zoe’s last name instead of his own, thereby strengthening the bonds within their family, or put simply, the Tryon family has gained an additional member.

Once, Melinda Messenger was sought after by many men during her modeling career when she was a glamour model. Now, at 54 years old, she finds contentment in living a life that’s not focused on male attention.

She shares with me that she currently doesn’t have a partner and has no intention of seeking one, instead finding joy in solitude, appreciating nature’s sounds and savoring peaceful moments with a cup of tea.

Earl’s girls push the boat out in Venice…

A wave of surprise swept through the audience during yesterday’s debut of After The Hunt at the Venice Film Festival, when two individuals who were remarkably similar stepped out onto the red carpet.

The sisters, Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza Spencer (age 33), both wore dresses of a similar style, however, the colors they chose were quite distinct.

In a different wording, here’s the sentence: Eliza, recently engaged to Channing Millerd, chooses peach, while Amelia prefers mint green. The two sisters, according to Eliza, have an instinctive connection with one another.

‘We definitely have the same taste, so it’s usually pretty easy to decide on our looks.’

In the past, Victoria Aitken, now 60 years old, was married to their twin boys’ father, Earl Spencer, who is also 61. However, they ended their marriage in a divorce back in 1997.

Dame Helen Mirren is on a mission to boost her strength now that she’s 80.

The award-winning individual shares that they’ve had an affinity for yoga and cardio workouts, but are considering incorporating weightlifting into their routine due to its reported benefits for maturing individuals.

For the last four decades, Dame Helen has maintained her fitness regimen daily by incorporating a 12-minute Canadian military exercise, which involves toe touches, leg lifts (knee raises), arm rotations (arm circles), and abdominal exercises (sit-ups).

I think I need a lie-down.

Cleese reveals his faulty powers

Just as the unyielding character of the Black Knight, as depicted by John Cleese in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, bravely continued despite losing limbs, claiming they were merely “flesh wounds,” John Cleese himself seems incredibly tough and able to bounce back in real life.

85-year-old Cleese, who has two hip replacements, a knee replacement, a hearing impairment in one ear, a pacemaker, and three hair transplants, shared this about himself during an interview. At the Slapstick Festival in Bristol, he was recently bestowed with the Legacy Medal for his remarkable lifetime achievement in comedy.

Regardless of his health issues, Monty Python star Cleese plans to embark on an American tour starting in September. In addition, he humorously mentions, “I hope I don’t kick the bucket during this tour.

‘It’s exhausting, it’s ridiculous – and frankly, it might kill me.’

According to Julian Fellowes, it will be challenging for the other Downton Abbey cast members to match the talent displayed by the late Dame Maggie Smith.

The creator of the acclaimed period drama shares with me: “I truly miss working with Maggie. Her characters could effortlessly make us laugh out loud in one moment, and moments later, tug at our heartstrings. Few actors possess such versatility.

In the movie A New Era from 2022, the character played by Dame Maggie – Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham – was depicted as having passed away. Unfortunately, Dame Maggie herself breathed her last in September of last year at the age of 89.

Lord Fellowes comments: “She didn’t protest about her character arc, nor requested revisions – this, as a writer, was a pure delight.

Next month marks the release of the final Downton Abbey film.

As I face this unchangeable tremor, just like the pages of a book nearing its end, I too find myself reflecting on being in the final chapter of my life journey, written by none other than Lord Fellowes at the age of 76.

Ain’t life grand! Keir’s £1,000 Euros freebie

Previously, it seemed like Sir Keir Starmer was happy for his wife Victoria to handle all the perks from free events – most recently, they obtained £650 in tickets and hospitality at the Ascot King George Racing Weekend – but now the Prime Minister has countered by acquiring over £1,000 worth of food, drinks, and entertainment.

It has come to light that ‘Free Gear Keir’, whose nickname originated from him receiving £32,000 from Labour peer Lord Alli for clothing expenses, also joined in at the Women’s Euros final. This event included tickets and refreshments valued at approximately £1,060.44 being provided to him and an unnamed companion.

In addition to his annual £172,153 salary, Sir Keir Starmer currently receives rental income from a mortgage-free, £2 million property in north London – the residence he shared with Victoria prior to their move to 10 Downing Street.

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2025-08-30 02:05