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Luxury yacht ties up in St George

A luxury superyacht has docked in St George for an extended visit.

Jamaica Bay , built in 2010 by German company Nobiskrug , arrived on May 27 from Palm Beach, Florida, and is scheduled to leave on July 7.

A spokesman for Bermuda Yacht Services, the agent for the vessel, registered in the Marshall Islands in the Pacific, said Jamaica Bay had travelled to Bermuda to refuel in the past and that it was a good sign the owner had decided to make an extended stay.

He added: “This time, the owners came to stay on board for a while as it’s a safe place to come to in terms of Covid-19.

“We had a good year in 2020 because no one knew where else to go – we had quite a few large yachts come here.

“It’s about normal now as things are opening up around the world. More have gone to the Med this year.”

The spokesman dismissed rumours that the 59.5 metre or 195ft yacht, docked at Ordnance Island, was owned by superstars Beyoncé and Jay-Z.

He said: “That was a stupid rumour started in the UK – it is not them.

“It’s a great discussion point for the owner and captain. The yacht has had the same owner since the beginning of its life.”

The Belfast Telegraph in Northern Ireland reported in 2016 when Jamaica Bay was docked in the city: “Rumours were rife that Beyonce and her rapper husband Jay-Z were behind the smoked glass windows of the 1,100-tonne vessel.”

Nobiskrug said the boat was “floating proof that a classic appearance and a modern interior do not have to be contradictions”.

It added the octagonal jacuzzi on the upper deck “beckons with spectacular views”.

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59.85m  /  196'4 | nobiskrug | 2010.

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The 59.85m/196'4" motor yacht 'Jamaica Bay' was built by Nobiskrug in Germany at their Rendsburg shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house Felix Buytendijk Yacht Design and she was completed in 2010. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Felix Buytendijk Yacht Design.

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Jamaica Bay has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 suites.

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Jamaica Bay is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Jamaica Bay comfortably cruises at 14 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots with a range of up to 4,606 nautical miles. She was built to Lloyds Register classification society rules, and is MCA Compliant.

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What Beyoncé And Jay-Z's Superyacht Vacation Is Really Like, According To An Expert

Go big or go home, as they say. And when it comes to Beyoncé and Jay-Z , that meant celebrating Bey's 39th birthday by traveling to Croatia for a vacation on a superyacht . That's right, a superyacht . And yes, the name is well-deserved.

Don't believe us? Then you'll surely be interested in what Braden Sterling, Managing Director of The Agency Carmel-Pebble Beach, told Nicki Swift . That's because the expert offered some exclusive insight into what a superyacht — specifically the super-expensive superyacht that Bey enjoyed — is really like. "Some say it's all about the destination but when it comes to chartering a superyacht, it's all about the vessel and the experiences it has to offer," Sterling explained, and you're about to find out how true that is.

"There are many different types of experiences depending on the yacht," Sterling says. "I have had the pleasure of sailing on a 171 foot Perini Navi in the San Francisco Bay with a crew worthy of competing in the America's Cup. This was an experience full of adrenaline and in contrast to chartering a 100 foot Cerri Cantieri Navali on the Amalfi Coast, which is all about rest and relaxation, fine wine, dining, and 'port hopping.'" On the other hand, Sterling points out that "perhaps one prefers ... a motor yacht outfitted with water slides, jet skis, and scuba gear." Frankly, "there really is something for everyone." As for Beyoncé and Jay-Z, that something was a jaw-droppingly massive yacht with all of the luxuries they could want.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z 's chartered yacht is so big, it's a 'giga-yacht'

In order to celebrate Beyoncé's birthday in September 2020, the singer and her family chartered Imperial Yachts' LANA, a superyacht that is "top of the line as far as luxury is concerned," according to TMZ . Stretching "longer than a football field," the spacious boat offers room for "12 guests — not counting the 34 crew members it also accommodates — in 8 en-suite staterooms, 7 VIP rooms, and a master suite." There's also a "pool on the deck, a theater, a spa with professional masseuses, [and] foldable terraces," as well as the use of "a jet ski, wakeboards, SEABOBs, water skies, inflatable paddleboards, fishing equipment," and more.

Managing Director of The Agency Carmel-Pebble Beach Braden Sterling gave Nicki Swift even more information on the spectacular vessel, saying that the "yacht Beyoncé and Jay-Z charted" — which is so big it's actually a "giga-yacht" — "is special in that it was built by Benetti, a subsidiary of the Azimut Yachts company, which is based in Viareggio," which is "known as the yacht capital of Italy." Our expert noted that it's "equivalent to a luxury brand such as Valentino or Versace." That means the "[c]raftsmanship and materials are the finest," while the yacht also offers "unique amenities."

"Beyoncé and Jay-Z were the first to charter the vessel, a genius launch by Imperial to unveil their largest offering to date," Sterling noted. However, if you're interested in taking the same kind of trip, be prepared to pay a lot of money!

The superyacht Beyoncé and Jay-Z chartered costs millions per week

If you're now dreaming of taking a vacation on a superyacht like Beyoncé and Jay-Z, you should know that Managing Director of The Agency Carmel-Pebble Beach Braden Sterling let Nicki Swift in on the fact that the "associated costs with chartering a superyacht are largely based on the location, the season, and the experiences the boat has to offer," as well as if the yacht comes with "a full crew." So how much did Bey pay (unless she got it for free)? Cosmopolitan  puts the cost at over $2 million per week.

Sterling notes that there are also "mega-yachts" that are "only accessible by the elite via a personal invite from the yacht's owner." In that case, "[n]on-disclosures by all crew and captain are required, which says much about the guests and the events that take place." Considering Beyoncé and Jay-Z are two of the biggest stars in the world and have a family to protect , a non-disclosure clause seems like it would be an enticing perk.

Beyond that, Sterling shared that there will be "[c]ustomized 24-hour pampering based on pre-board guest preference sheets, in a completely private environment, with dining specific to your personal diet, amenities tailored for relaxation with all the amenities one can dream of." And, of course, "a tender that provides quick access to private beaches or port towns for dining and shopping, along with access to private clubs." Sterling assures us that it's "truly an experience like no other."

Is this Beyonce's yacht berthed in Liverpool?

Beyonce is in the North West tonight performing as part of her Formation tour

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Beyoncé arrived in the North West tonight for a stop off in Manchester on her Formation world tour.

Rumours are circulating that a super yacht berthed outside Liverpool Cruise Terminal belongs to Queen Bee herself.

Jamaica Bay caught the attention of some passers-by as the luxury liner set up at Pier Head.

We couldn’t find any details of who owns Jamaica Bay on marinetraffic.com so file this strictly unde rumour.

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But we can dream that Beyonce stopped off in Liverpool on her luxury super yacht, can’t we?

Jamaica Bay is 60m long and 12m wide and can apparently sleep up to 12 guests and 15 crew members on board.

So on second thought it might be a little small for Beyonce and husband Jay Z.

The R&B singer is playing at Emirates Old Trafford tonight to a sell-out crowd.

In September the Crazy in Love singer chartered a $50m yacht with husband Jay-Z, complete with its own private helipad, high-end kitchen, several bars and dining areas, hundreds-of-metres of sundeck space and an outdoor jacuzzi.

Maybe she’s just roughing it tonight?

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Beyoncé & JAY-Z Fit in Some Play During Jamaican Work Trip Ahead of Her Coachella Performance

"It was a work trip, but they also got to enjoy the island," a source tells PEOPLE about Beyoncé and Jay-Z's Jamaican excursion

Gearing up for their recently announced On the Run 2 tour , JAY-Z and Beyoncé recently jetted to Jamaica for a “work trip” with their family in tow — but also got in some rest and relaxation, a source tells PEOPLE.

“It was a work trip, but they also got to enjoy the island,” the source says about the couple, who were rumored to be shooting tour promos while in the Caribbean island nation. “Otherwise, their lives are very much about work right now.”

While posing for photos on the beach, JAY-Z, 48, donned a bright-red suit and sported a pair of gold-framed shades, while Beyoncé, 36, opted to rock a multi-colored pantsuit with a red wide-brimmed hat.

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Next month, the “Formation” singer is scheduled to headline Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California. She postponed her performance last year after announcing she was pregnant with now 9-month-old twins Rumi and Sir .

RELATED: Beyoncé Secretly Made Her Public Debut With JAY-Z Minutes Before Dropping First Pic of Her Twins

“Beyonce is preparing for Coachella. Together they are rehearsing for the tour,” says the source about the Carters. “It’s a lot of work for them, but they are very excited. Things are great.”

The On the Run 2 World Tour kicks off June 6 in the U.K. and includes stops in Rome, Paris, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Miami and Houston, before coming to an end Oct. 4 in Seattle.

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The original Jamaica Bay was built in 1989 and bought by a trio of owners in 1992. Twenty years later, her namesake, the Nobiskrug new build commissioned by her owners retains much of the original's classic elegance, including a beautiful canoe stern and traditional steel type hull, giving stability and elegance.

The yacht can accommodate 12 guests and 15 crew. She is 59.5 metres in length and has an interior designed by Felix Buytendijk, the interior designer of the original Jamaica Bay .

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All the luxurious details on Beyonce and JAY-Z's $2M-a-week superyacht

JAY-Z and Beyonce are making waves in Europe, and they're doing it in luxury. 

Recent paparazzi photos show the superstar couple and their children cruising off the coast of Croatia aboard an incredibly extravagant yacht named Lana. 

Imperial Yachts, which charters the floating mansion, calls it "one of the most luxurious superyachts in the world."

It can be yours for merely $2 million a week. 

According to Imperial, Lana is brand new and loaded with opulence. 

The ship fits up to 12 guest and accommodates a crew of 34 — that's almost three crew members per guest. Longer than a football field, Lana boasts seven VIP rooms and one primary suite. 

Amenities include a pool, a gym, a theater, a spa with professional masseuses, a helipad and more. It's also fully equipped with a slew of water toys, such as jet skis, wakeboards and fishing equipment. Those hoping to play a round of golf can use the sea as their own personal driving range, as the ship will supply guests with clubs and biodegradable golf balls. 

This is the kind of "hard knock life" we can all get behind.

Singer abruptly walked off 'Today' gig over dressing room

Kelly Rowland was just not destined to guest host the "Today" show.

According to a new report, the former Destiny's Child singer was set to fill in for Jenna Bush Hager in the fourth hour of "Today" on Feb. 15, 2024, but she instead walked off the set because she was unhappy with her dressing room, Page Six reported. Kelly's abrupt departure left "Today" in a bind, as producers scrambled to find a last-minute replacement.

Keep reading for more on the drama….

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Kelly Rowland appeared on "Today" as a guest in the 8 a.m. hour to promote her Tyler Perry-produced Netflix movie "Mea Culpa." (She stars in the film, which she also produced.) She was also set to guest host the fourth hour of the show with Hoda Kotb. However, Kelly decided to pull the plug on the hosting gig because she and her team were displeased with her dressing room — Team Kelly apparently wanted the bigger dressing room Jennifer Lopez was occupying at that moment. 

"Kelly and her team were not happy. They did not like the dressing room, so they decided to pull her off the show, leaving Hoda without a guest host for the 10 a.m. hour," a source told Page Six.

Kelly Rowland's sudden exit stunned "Today" show producers.

"She's beloved at 'Today.' She was getting the full hour, and Hoda's the biggest hype woman on the planet! It made no sense," a source said, adding that Kelly and her team were playing a game of "musical dressing rooms." The Destiny's Child singer "didn't like the one she was in."

"Today" dressing rooms are known to be some of the smallest in the business, and Page Six's source even compared them to "glorified closets."

"They're not nice. It's the oldest building. There are major space limitations, [it's] not glamorous. It's not fresh flowers and candles and gourmet food. It's basically [a] white box," the insider said.

It seems that Kelly Rowland was offered multiple dressing room options, including a large utility makeup and hair area.

"They didn't want that. [The show] basically offered up as much as possible, but they weren't happy with it, so they walked and they left," the Page Six source said.

Amid the drama, singer Rita Ora volunteered to step in. The "For You" singer took over the spot intended for Kelly Rowland — and delivered a flawless performance!

Congressman sinks impeachment bid after casting vote from wheelchair, plus more reactions

A vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas failed in the House of Representatives after some unanticipated dramatics. Due to the hospitalization of Democratic Rep. Al Green, Republicans believed they had the votes to impeach the cabinet member. However, the Texas congressman stunned his colleagues after rushing back following abdominal surgery to vote "no," all while sitting in a wheelchair and wearing hospital scrubs. The vote failed 216-214. Four Republicans joined the Democrats in their "no" votes, but one of those votes was done as a procedural matter so that the vote can be brought up again.

Following the House drama and the unsuccessful vote, many in the House chambers reacted. From his hospital bed, Al Green, himself, told The New York Times, "I was determined to cast the vote long before — I had no idea how close it was going to be. I didn't come assuming that my vote was going to make a difference. I came because it was personal." 

Keep clicking to see how others in Congress are reacting….

"The sham impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas was demanded by Donald Trump and is being led by Marjorie Taylor Greene. What does this have to do with fixing the challenges at the border? Absolutely nothing." —Rep. Hakeem Jeffries via CNN

"There was a motion to recommit. That means that we can bring the Articles of Impeachment back to the floor maybe as early as next week. So, this is not over yet." —Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

"Welcome to another week of Impeachment Unlimited. Having no legislative accomplishments to show for their 14 months in power, Republicans are voting on yet another pointless resolution. These are not serious people." —Rep. Adam Schiff

"Last night was a setback but democracy is messy. We live in a time of divided government. We have a razor-thin margin here and every vote counts. Sometimes when people show up when they're not expected to be in the building it changes the equation. We have a duty and a responsibility to take care of this issue…We will pass those articles of impeachment. We'll do it on the next time round." —House Speaker Mike Johnson

"Wouldn't it have been nice to still have Kevin McCarthy in the House? Never thought you'd hear me say that. But McCarthy after being dislodged as speaker took his marbles and went home, he would have been a reliable vote for impeachment, but if we wasn't speaker, he wasn't willing to stick around…  the abject selfishness of Kevin McCarthy contributed to this result" —Rep. Matt Gaetz via Newsmax

"This is a not a high crime or misdemeanor. This is not an impeachable offense. This is a policy difference … it's wrong, and we should not set this precedent." —Rep. Ken Buck

"The Trump-Putin-maga faction, headed up by the distinguished gentlelady from Georgia, has been given this worthless trinket on a consolation prize, the opportunity to bring a slapstick impeachment drive against a cabinet member of unimpeachable integrity who has obviously committed no treason, no bribery, no high crimes, not misdemeanors, nothing indictable or even in-dict-able, if you prefer." —Rep. Jamie Raskin

"Secretary Mayorkas is guilty of maladministration of our immigration laws on a cosmic scale. But we KNOW that's not grounds for impeachment, because the American Founders specifically rejected it." —Rep. Tom McClintock

"This is insanity! We are on the floor! MAGA Mike is upset he can't deliver for daddy Trump and holding us on the floor where the vote is tied 215-215 which means the BS impeachment fails!" –Rep. Jasmine Crockett

"When you have no record of accomplishment to run on, nothing on education, nothing on health care, nothing about creating jobs, nothing on the environment, nothing about keeping people safe, this is what you do. You put on a circus. And that's why we're here today" –Rep. Joaquin Castro

"Welcome to the Marjorie Taylor Greene impeachment show. She has been leading these efforts to impeach Secretary Mayorkas and the President, all to help Donald Trump's campaign. Her insanity must be stopped." —Rep. Robert Garcia

"With a tight majority these things happen. Still doesn't mean I'm not annoyed and deeply disappointed and angry. But I do think he will be impeached within the next month or two." —Rep. Pat Fallon via the Texas Tribune

"The impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas was nothing but a baseless, political ploy to help Donald Trump in the 2024 Election. Tonight, we defeated this sham impeachment and protected the rule of law, the solemn power of impeachment, and our Constitution." —Rep Dan Goldman

The best pictures of a popular singer-actress dressed down in Beverly Hills

Music and TV star Selena Gomez stepped out in Beverly Hills with a good friend on Dec. 19, 2023, treating herself to jewelry and sushi. Keep reading to see the best photos from their outing, which came days after after the Rare Beauty founder made headlines for a dinner appearance with pal Taylor Swift in New York City after confirming she's been in a relationship with songwriter and music producer Benny Blanco…

Girls' day out

Music and TV star Selena Gomez and pal Anna Collins, a model and artist, spent a day out in Beverly Hills on Dec. 19, 2023. The dressed-down friends went shopping at XIV Karats, a jewelry store, then grabbed lunch at Kiyono Sushi Bar.

Keeping it casual

Music star and "Only Murders in the Building" actress Selena Gomez and friend Anna Collins, a model and artist, spent a day out in Beverly Hills on Dec. 19, 2023. The buddies went shopping at XIV Karats, a jewelry store, then grabbed lunch at Kiyono Sushi Bar.

Music and TV star Selena Gomez enjoyed a green drink as she and pal Anna Collins, a model and artist, spent a day out in Beverly Hills on Dec. 19, 2023. The dressed-down friends went shopping at XIV Karats, a jewelry store, then grabbed lunch at Kiyono Sushi Bar.

Keeping it loose

Selena Gomez spent a day out in Beverly Hills on Dec. 19, 2023. She and pal Anna Collins went shopping at XIV Karats, a jewelry store, then grabbed lunch at Kiyono Sushi Bar.

Sipping while shopping

Selena Gomez sipped a green drink while out and about in Beverly Hills on Dec. 19, 2023. The music and TV star went shopping at XIV Karats, a jewelry store, then grabbed lunch at Kiyono Sushi Bar with pal Anna Collins.

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Oscar winner and long-term partner 'exchanged vows' for their three kids before he died following a secret years-long battle with ALS: Report

Sandra Bullock and longtime partner Bryan Randall were every bit a husband-wife team despite not being legally married. In fact, they were so committed that they reportedly "exchanged vows" in 2017.

On Aug. 8, DailyMail.com published a video of the couple dancing on the beach in the Bahamas allegedly following an intimate ceremony during which they exchanged vows.

"They really did this for the children, to kind of seal the deal and show them this was a forever thing. After the ceremony [Sandra's kids] Louis and Laila started calling Bryan dad," a source shared. 

The Academy Award-winning actress and began dating the model-turned-photographer in 2015 after they met when he photographed her son's birthday party. Although Sandra has spoken publicly about never wanting to marry again, she called Bryan "the love of my life" on a 2021 episode of "Red Table Talk."

"We share two beautiful children — three children, [including Bryan's] older daughter. It's the best thing ever," she said. At the time, she didn't reference his health issues. 

Bryan passed away on Aug. 5 following a secret three-year battle with ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. He was 57.

While Sandra's sister said the actress was there until the end, an insider told DailyMail.com that Bryan's illness did strain their relationship. But they were "more together than ever" at the time of his death, the insider added. Sandra also arranged and paid for his around-the-clock care. 

Interestingly, split rumors had surrounded the couple for the better part of a year, largely due to the fact they hadn't been seen together in public for a while. That speculation actually helped them keep his health battle private. 

"Sandra kept Bryan hidden away in the back of the house. It's so big that you could conceal what was going on with him but towards the end she really didn't let people into the home beyond the doctors and nurses who were looking after him," the insider said. "It was quite convenient for them to have these rumors that they'd broken up because it helped conceal what was really going on. It was easier to let people assume they hadn't seen him because they were no longer together."

A separate source noted, "The relationship was absolutely strained by it, and it was really hard for the children. He had been living in one of her Malibu properties for a while just because it was nicer for him to be there, by the ocean, and I think some people assumed they had split because it looked like they were living separately, but there weren't. She'd have the house stocked up with everything he needed, and his nurses would go there."

According to a statement from Bryan's family released after his death, "Bryan chose early to keep his journey with ALS private and those of us who cared for him did our best to honor his request." The statement continued, "We are immensely grateful to the tireless doctors who navigated the landscape of this illness with us and to the astounding nurses who became our roommates, often sacrificing their own families to be with ours. At this time we ask for privacy to grieve and to come to terms with the impossibility of saying goodbye to Bryan." The statement was signed by, "His Loving Family."

Singer's nanny killed in freak accident after elderly driver crashed SUV into reception area at car dealership

Yadira Calito — who nannied Katharine McPhee and David Foster's son — died in a freak accident after she was run over by an SUV at a car dealership in the Los Angeles area.

According to reports, an unnamed 84-year-old woman went to a San Fernando Valley car dealership on Aug. 11 to get her Toyota RAV4 serviced. She then somehow hit the gas pedal rather than the brakes, launching her vehicle from the service bay driveway into the customer reception area.

Yadira, who was at the dealership, suddenly found herself pinned under the car and was dragged for about 20 feet, TMZ reported. Kat and David's nanny was eventually freed from under the car and, according to DailyMail.com , an off-duty nurse started performing CPR on her before emergency services arrived. 

The nanny to Kat and David's 2-year-old son, Rennie, was eventually transported to a hospital in critical condition but later died. 

Two men working at the dealership were also injured in the shocking incident, but their injuries were not life-threatening. The driver of the car stayed on site to answer authorities' questions and declined to be taken to the hospital. She was not arrested.

Images from the crash — which occurred around 9 a.m. — show the white SUV parked among shattered glass. 

Upon learning about Yadira's injuries and death Katharine — who found fame as a runner-up on "American Idol" in 2006 — canceled two shows in Asia, where she was touring with her Grammy-winning husband. 

"Dearest Jakarta fans, it's with heavy heart I announce I have to miss our final two shows of our Asia run," she  wrote on Instagram  on Aug. 11 without providing further details. "David and I have had a horrible tragedy in our family and at least one of us need to get back home to our family." 

She added, "Please know how sorry I am and how much I wish to return one day and perform for you all. Love Katharine." 

The songstress flew back to Los Angeles the same day. TMZ reported that the superstar couple considered Yadira "family." After several celebrity friends, including David's ex-wife Linda Thompson, commented with well wishes, Kat disabled the comments section of her Instagram.

On Aug. 17, the car dealership, Hamer Toyota, issued a statement about what happened. "We extend our deepest condolences to Yadira's family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. The loss of such a vibrant life in such tragic circumstances is a heavy burden to bear, and we share in their grief," the dealership's director of communications told Us Weekly. 

"At Hamer Toyota, we take the safety of our customers and our community very seriously. We are fully cooperating with the Los Angeles Police Department as they conduct their investigation into this unfortunate event," the spokesperson added. "Our commitment is to ensure transparency, assist the LAPD in every possible way, and to learn from this incident so we can prevent such tragedies in the future. In these moments of profound sadness, we ask our community to join us in remembering Yadira and extending our collective support to her loved ones."

Viral tanning salon mom reveals why she's running for a U.S. Senate seat in Florida as a Republican

Remember "Tan Mom"? In 2012, she went viral after she took her 5-year-old daughter to a New Jersey tanning salon. Now the pop culture personality — whose real name is Patricia Krentcil — is running for office.

On Jan. 15, 2023, Patricia filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to run for a U.S. Senate seat in Florida,  TMZ  confirmed. She's challenging incumbent GOP senator Rick Scott in the 2024 election — and she's running as a Republican despite not exactly following the party line on multiple issues, especially amid a controversy-filled political climate in Florida, where she now calls Boca Raton home.

Patricia spoke to "TMZ Live" to explain why she's running, explaining that she's not a fan of some of Republican governor Ron DeSantis's controversial policies and thinks others in her party feel the same way.

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"I was blessed and was able to be a part of raising money for the Sunshine Cathedral in Florida. I saw the amazing work they had done and it really impressed me," Patricia told TMZ, referring to the Ft. Lauderdale church with a ministry based in progressive Christianity that has a constituency of same-gender and gender non-conforming people and prides itself on being a safe and open community for LGBTQ+ people to worship.

Patricia also said she's concerned about the banning of books in her new home state. "I was horrified about the book banning [in schools] in Florida … just a lot of the episodes that are going on here," she told TMZ. "And nobody is addressing them."

She also said Medicaid was an issue for her, as she believes it's "just being abominably banished for the elderly especially. That's three reasons I started doing this," she added of what sparked her interest in going to Washington.

During their chat, TMZ founder Harvey Levin pointed out that Patricia's positions make her sound more like a Democrat than a Republican. But according to her, she's running as  Republican because "I've always been a Republican and my feeling and my issues may sound more Democratic but I am a Republican through and through," she insisted.

"I'm trying to embrace it for people who realize the situation at hand, more today than it ever was, and maybe if I sound more like a Republican, Republicans need to take this not for granted," she continued.

She's hoping people will see her in a new light. "I don't want to be known as what I was as 'Tan Mom.' I've grown and I'm here to help and want to help people that are struggling," she said. "And maybe more Republicans should have a different taste in their mouth when they're trying to help people in the world today."

Patricia further told TMZ, "I know that I am different. And I have suffered for it. But us all being different is what makes this country so amazing and unique."

According to the New York Post , her candidacy comes as she's starring in the TV docuseries "Tan to 10," which chronicles her efforts to stop tanning and change her life. Patricia – who went to rehab for alcohol addiction in 2013 – named her producers Gregg Maliff and Adam Barta as her campaign managers.

Princess of Pop and actor-trainer husband of 14 months are divorcing

Britney Spears and her husband of 14 months, Sam Asghari, are divorcing.

TMZ reported on Aug. 16 that the duo separated the previous week after a "nuclear argument" during which Sam confronted her over unconfirmed rumors that she'd been unfaithful . 

"It's only a matter of time before Sam files for divorce," a source shared.

Sam filed for divorce later the same day, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split and listing July 28 as their date of separation. In court documents, he's asking for spousal support and attorneys fees.

The writing was seemingly on the wall, as reports of blowout fights and arguments between the two have been floating around for several months. In May, a TMZ documentary claimed their marriage was in "deep trouble" and that Sam was rarely staying in their home. Britney even ditched her wedding ring during a spring vacation in Puerto Rico.

Sam was simply at his "wits' end" with Britney's often erratic behavior , the webloid reported. 

Publicly, though, Sam has backed his wife, recently defending her following a physical incident with an NBA player in Las Vegas in July.

Britney and Sam met in 2016 when he starred in one of her music videos. They quickly began dating and became rather inseparable. The couple got engaged in the midst of her conservatorship battle , and they eventually tied the knot in June 2022.

Prior to their 2022 wedding, the "Toxic" singer's lawyers set up an "ironclad prenup" to ensure the finances and assets Britney had going into the marriage would remain hers should she and Sam ever call it quits. Britney has an estimated net worth of $60 million. Regardless, it's believed that she will likely settle things with Sam financially. Divorce docs hint at a potential prenup challenge, TMZ reported, with Sam's attorney noting the actor-trainer "has yet to determine the full nature and extent of the separate property assets and obligations of each party" and that "There are various items of community and quasi-community assets and debts, the full nature and extent of which are unknown to [Sam] at this time."

Her crumbling marriage is just  one piece of the troubling puzzle involving the Princess of Pop. According to a February TMZ  report, those close to Britney  felt an intervention was direly needed  because people around her had become deeply alarmed by what TMZ described as "her erratic, volatile behavior." A source told the webloid that the singer was taking medications that "hype her up" — but not taking the medications that stabilize her — and that she'd been "flying off the handle" with increasing regularity. But an intervention was suddenly scrapped, TMZ reported, after Britney caught wind of it. "I'm afraid she's gonna die," one source in regular contact with Britney told TMZ at the time. 

'Fast & Furious' star sues The Home Depot for $450M for discriminating against him

Singer-actor Tyrese Gibson is accusing The Home Depot of discrimination and racial profiling after an incident in February that occurred at one of the brand's California stores.

On Aug. 9, the "Fast & Furious" franchise star and two other plaintiffs — Eric Mora and Manuel Hernandez, craftsmen who've provided construction services to the singer-actor — filed a lawsuit claiming "outrageous discriminatory mistreatment and consumer racial profiling" at a Home Depot in West Hills, California, on Feb. 11, 2023.

NBC News reported that in the complaint, Tyrese says he, Eric and Manuel went to The Home Depot together to buy some materials for a project they were doing at his home. A cashier allegedly took 20 minutes to ring up the items. Meanwhile, other shoppers began recognizing and approaching the actor, prompting him to wait in his vehicle to prevent a disturbance. Before he went outside, Tyrese told the cashier that the craftsmen with him would complete the sale on his behalf. The suit claims Eric and Manuel were not allowed to do so, which led Tyrese to come back inside to show ID so they could finish the transaction. He asked to speak to a manager, who allegedly refused.

"The actions of the cashier and manager were discriminatory based on race and origin," the complaint states. "There is no other plausible explanation for the mistreatment of Plaintiffs. The transaction was refused, despite Gibson's repeated authorizations, because of Plaintiffs' skin color and, in the case of Mora and Hernandez, also because of their national origin."

The suit calls the "humiliating and demeaning" interaction "a clear and deplorable instance of discriminatory mistreatment and consumer racial profiling" and further alleges that The Home Depot has "doubled down, lawyered-up" instead of holding itself accountable for what transpired. In short, The Home Depot "invited this civil rights lawsuit," the complaint further alleges. "This is the absolute height of hypocrisy for a company that disingenuously promotes itself to the world as 'an environment of mutual respect that is free of harassment and discrimination.'"

According to court documents, the three plaintiffs are seeking more than $1 million in damages, which Entertainment Weekly reported is how much Tyrese estimates he's spent at The Home Depot over the years, plus statutory damages, attorney's fees, punitive damages, a declaratory judgment confirming that The Home Depot's actions violated California's Unruh Civil Rights Act, pre-judgment and post-judgment interest and also "such other relief as the Court may deem just and proper."

The actor's team released a statement on his Instagram page on Aug. 11 alongside a video of Tyrese speaking to The Home Depot staff inquiring about their policies. According to the social media post, they're seeking a total of $450 million in damages.

"Craftsmen Eric Mora and Manuel Hernandez are an integral part of my team and have made significant contributions to my visions for over a decade. Together, we ardently uphold our commitments to civil rights, promoting empathy, and understanding," the statement began. It continued, "The Home Depot, we envision a world free from discriminatory practices and consumer racial profiling. Just as I have done for the past 20-plus years, I pledge to continue to utilize my platform to empower the voiceless, fostering a spirit of unity and hope, while illuminating our shared path forward."

The Home Depot claims they've tried to address what happened: "Diversity and respect for all people are core to who we are, and we do not tolerate discrimination in any form," a company spokesperson told Today.com in a statement on Aug. 11. "We value Mr. Gibson as a customer, and in the months since this happened, we've reached out to him and his attorneys several times to try to resolve his concerns. We will continue to do so."

TV star leaves ESPN after settling lawsuit over Obama race and COVID vaccine comments

After 16 years, Sage Steele has left ESPN so that she can exercise her First Amendment rights "more freely," the broadcaster said. The ex-"SportsCenter" host and her former company both confirmed the news on Aug. 15.

"Life update. Having successfully settled my case with ESPN/Disney, I have decided to leave so I can exercise my first amendment rights more freely. I am grateful for so many wonderful experiences over the past 16 years and am excited for my next chapter!" she shared on social media.

In a statement, ESPN said the company and Sage "mutually agreed to part ways," adding, "We thank her for her many contributions over the years."

The announcement comes after Sage settled a lawsuit with the company that she filed in 2022. In that suit, she claimed ESPN violated her First Amendment rights as well as Connecticut free-speech laws when she was suspended over public comments she made about the network's COVID vaccine policy and former President Barack Obama's racial identity.

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It all began when Sage was a guest on a September 2021 episode of the "Uncut With Jay Cutler" podcast. She said she'd just been vaccinated against the coronavirus but called ESPN and parent company The Walt Disney Co.'s corporate vaccine mandate "sick" and "scary to me in many ways."

She also shared on the podcast that she felt late TV journalist Barbara Walters had belittled her for identifying as biracial. (Sage's father is Gary Steele, the first Black football player at U.S. Military Academy West Point, and mother is Mona Steele, who is white.)

Sage said that after the founder of "The View" asked her what race she'd choose on the census and she responded, "well, both," Barbara made a comment about Barack choosing Black. "And I'm like, well, congratulations to the president," Sage said on the podcast. "That's his thing. I think that's fascinating considering his Black dad was nowhere to be found but his white mom and grandma raised him. But hey, you do you. I'm going to do me."

In the wake of her podcast comments, ESPN took her off the air for 10 days and pulled her from several big assignments at the network. "At ESPN, we embrace different points of view — dialogue and discussion makes this place great," the company said in a statement. "That said, we expect that those points of view be expressed respectfully, in a manner consistent with our values, and in line with our internal policies."

Sage issued an apology, saying in a statement, "I know my recent comments created controversy for the company, and I apologize. We are in the midst of an extremely challenging time that impacts all of us, and it's more critical than ever that we communicate constructively and thoughtfully."

In her lawsuit, which was filed in 2022, her lawyers accused ESPN of relying "on the misleading characterizations of her comments" and said her employer "forced her to apologize, allowed media to destroy her, and let media reports that she had been suspended go unchallenged, and allowed Steele's colleagues to defame her in violation of company policy without so much as a reprimand."

The Associated Press reported that in June 2023, court documents showed that ESPN offered to settle Sage's claims for $501,000.00 plus reasonable attorney's fees and costs. Details on their settlement terms, however, were not made public when Sage and the company announced they'd parted ways in August.

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Ahoy there! Beyonce sports leopardprint frock on super yacht vacation, while doting dad Jay Z dons sailor stripes as he cuddles daughter Blue Ivy

By Eleanor Gower for MailOnline

Published: 13:34 EDT, 9 September 2014 | Updated: 11:51 EDT, 10 September 2014

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They have been enjoying a vacation in the Mediterranean sunshine to mark Beyonce's 33rd birthday along with taking a much needed break from their On The Run tour.

And the singer was clearly enjoying some family time with daughter Blue Ivy in the South of France on Tuesday.

The star and husband Jay Z cuddled up to the adorable two-and-a-half-year-old as they set sail on their super yacht to the French town of Antibes in the Côte d'Azur.

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Animal magic: Beyonce arrived at Antibes port in south west France on Tuesday sporting a leopardprint dress and gold jewellery

Baby love: Doting dad Jay-Z picked up the youngster after the family set sail to shore with friends

Sporting a long sleeved leopardprint dress with keyhole cut out detail in the midriff teamed with gold necklace and sandals, Beyonce held on to the lively youngster as they cruised into the dock.

The star also sported several of her new gold temporary tattoos, with circular geometric designs featured on her forearm and leg.

Le Specs sunglasses and matching gold low heeled wedge sandals completed the look.

Daddy's girl: The rapper's life has been changed since the Birth of Blue back in January 2012

Cuddling up: The little girl wore a pretty red, white and blue dress and red hairband

Jet set little lady: Jay-Z carried the two-and-a-half-year-old aboard the vessel

Jay-Z meanwhile, was dressed very much in the sailor theme, sporting a horizontal striped top and white trousers with sunglasses for the short voyage.

The power couple have been enjoying a spot of sailing with their respective families - with Beyonce's 60-year-old mother Tina and her boyfriend along for the ride.

Jay's mother Gloria Carter was also on hand to help out with Blue Ivy and a few other youngsters enjoying the vacation.

Mama: Jay's mother Gloria Carter was also on hand to help out with Blue Ivy and a few other youngsters enjoying the vacation

Me and my girl: Beyonce's daughter Blue Ivy looked like she was having a great time on board

I want to get down daddy: Jay carried his wriggly toddler, as Beyonce followed on behind

Lift off! Jay hoisted his little girl into the air as his mother Gloria and mother-in-law Tina looked on

The group are enjoying the luxurious surroundings of the Alfa Nero - one of the world's biggest super yachts.

The yacht can host up to 12 guests and 26 crew members and features a whopping 1,250 feet of living space.

According to Superyachts.com , it includes a gym, three separate dining areas, a dance room, pantries on the three guest decks, massage room and a 7 x 3.5m glass-ended swimming pool whose floor can be partially or fully raised, transforming it into a dance floor or helipad on demand.

Don't be shy: Beyonce acknowledged the attention as she was escorted off the boat

Daddy day care: The rapper is enjoying a break from he and his wife's On The Run stadium tour

The super yacht club: The couple join a slew of celebrities who have enjoyed setting sail on a luxury sea vessel this summer

Peek a boo: Blue Ivy's head was covered at one point to shade her from the bright sun

Super yacht: The Alfa Nero is one of the world's largest yachts and features a whopping 1,250 feet of living space

Beyonce celebrated her birthday five days ago, posting a thank you message to well wishers who included First Lady Michelle Obama.

'Thank y'all so much for my birthday wishes 33!!!' she wrote, alongside a snap of herself doing a back bend and leg lift while sporting a green printed bathing suit on a grassy lawn.

The Knowles-Carters are likely to stick around Europe for at least another week due to the two upcoming Paris dates of their On the Run tour on September 12 and 13, which are being filmed for their September 20 HBO concert special.

Celebration: The former Destiny’s Child member celebrated her 33rd birthday last Thursday and on Sunday took the time to thank friends and fans

Holiday fun: The rapper carried his adorable little girl, as the family made their way to explore the town

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Take a look inside Beyonce and Jay Z’s $70 million yacht!

They are a power couple like no other, we love them and they love each other. This couple has always showed us how much money they have and how much they love each other, by the presents they receive.

And this time is no different. It is believed that for Beyonce’s 32 nd birthday, her husband, the rapper Jay Z bought her a US$70 million superyacht. That tops the list of the expensive things Beyonce owns .

They have been photographed by the paparazzi celebrating aboard the 213-ft Galactica Star yacht.

Because it might have been a gift, this yacht is one of the best, and has given the title of the world’s largest fast displacement yacht at the time of its launch in 2013.

It was titled the largest fast displacement because it has the ability to combine low resistance with high performance and fuel efficiency throughout the full speed range.

It can almost go with 30 knots while burning 30% less fuel than a craft of the same size.

Galactica Star yacht has been built by Heesen in the Netherlands and had its interior designed by London-based firm Bannenberg & Rowell.

It is not in vain called a superyacht, because it features lots of outdoor space, including a sundeck, a duplex beach club covering 25% of the main and lower decks, and a touch-and-go helipad on the foredeck.

Because we are here talking about one of the richest couples in the world , the yacht must have come with a helipad. Plus, it also has several World Superyacht Awards.

The yacht is kitted out with everything you could need at sea, catering especially for warmer climates where the guests can relax in the sun.

Beyonce and Jay Z can take up to 12 guests with them, and accommodate them in custom-built staterooms, including a full-beam master suite with private balcony and a VIP suite on the upper deck.

Let’s not count the crew of 13 to service all the guests, and the swimming pool, sauna or on-deck Jacuzzi.

The Galactica Star, which is priced at an estimated US$70 million, is not on the books as a charter vessel, so some people say that Jay Z may have dropped big money to make it his.

No doubt he negotiated a good price, and by chartering it out when not in use he may even turn a profit.

Before Jay Z bought it, the yacht belonged to Nigerian energy business magnate Kola Aluko, but in September, he sold it to the couple.

Apparently you can also rent this yacht, if you have US$900,000/ week and must be a personal connection to Kola Aluko or someone famous.

The control room is state of the art, featuring large touch-screen displays that can be used to drive the yacht for over 4,500 nautical miles on a single tank of fuel.

At night, the ship becomes beautifully lit and is the perfect location for hosting parties.

The modern and forward-looking design includes a lot of glass, helping to keep the space airy and light.

What do you say about their boat? Looks awesome enough for the couple?

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