Broken promise?

Nicki Minaj has yet to make good on $25,000 pledge to Geoffrey Owens: Report

Has Nicki Minaj kept her promise to help Geoffrey Owens?

So far, the answer appears to be no, TMZ reports.

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The rapper got a ton of great press last week when she took to her "Queen Radio" Apple Music and Beats 1 show to make a pledge to "The Cosby Show" alum, 57, after a woman attempted to shame him by posting a photo of him working at a Trader Joe's in New Jersey on social media.

"I personally want to donate on behalf of Queen Radio $25,000 to Geoffrey Owens today. You know why? Lemme tell you something. This man is a whole f—— legend," Nicki said, explaining how upset she was that someone had attempted to "try to embarrass this hard-working man."

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But sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ that Nicki has yet to honor her promise. "Minaj and her team have yet to even contact Geoffrey or his people, much less hand over the cash," TMZ writes.

TMZ points out that on her Sept. 10 "Queen Radio" show, Nicki claimed she was having a tough time getting in touch with Geoffrey's team. TMZ's sources, however, insist that the actor's camp is easy to reach but hasn't heard "a peep" from the rapper or her people.

According to TMZ, if and when Nicki does make good on her pledge, Geoffrey — who it says is not in any way pushing for the hand-out — will probably donate the money to his favorite charities.

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Geoffrey — who found fame as Elvin Tibideaux on "The Cosby Show" from 1995 to 1992 — has lined up a couple high-profile gigs in recent days in the wake of the attempted job-shaming.

Tyler Perry was so impressed with his work ethic that he hired Geoffrey for a 10-episode stint on his show "The Haves and the Have Nots."

TMZ also reports that Geoffrey arrived on the Louisiana set of CBS's "NCIS: New Orleans" on Sept. 11 to shoot a guest-starring role as Commander Adams, "an old and valued friend of lead character Dwayne Pride," who's played by star Scott Bakula.

Struggling with Sleep? Try Hemp Gummies for Better Rest

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Growing reliance on cannabidiol (CBD) products may seem like a fad or trend, but they are popular for a reason: they can help address various health concerns as a supplement. Sometimes, your daily food and drinks fail to nourish your body and mind fully. Extra support is needed to combat oxidative stress caused by environmental factors, a hectic lifestyle and poor dietary choices. Amid all this, you may lose restful sleep, which further complicates the situation. To improve this essential body function and support overall well-being, you can also turn to CBD solutions. Since being declared legal in the U.S. in 2018, hemp-derived CBD products have become available in a variety of forms including oils, foods and edibles. Pet-friendly options are also now available. For a hassle-free way to incorporate CBD into your routine, you can opt for gummies.

If you have difficulty sleeping, you should consider looking for sleep gummies. Millions of American adults struggle to get quality sleep, and many of them don't realize that hemp-derived CBD gummies can provide much-needed relief.

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These hemp-infused edibles offer benefits for adults. You can find them in many flavors, such as grape. These chewable supplements are among the easiest ways to enjoy the benefits of CBD. Plant-based CBD contains only tiny amounts of THC, making it a safer option than products with higher levels of this psychoactive compound. If you want to support better sleep quality, consider a product specifically formulated for that purpose. Well-established brands clearly state the intended use of each variety. When you start using the right ones, positive effects may unfold. They don't work like sleeping pills, which make you fall asleep almost instantly. Instead, their blend of natural ingredients helps promote relaxation and support restful sleep.

Most people fail to sleep properly because of overthinking and stress. CBD can soothe your mind and mental state, helping you manage those thoughts more effectively. You can rely on it to support your natural circadian rhythm so that you get peaceful sleep.

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One of the most critical areas to consider is the manufacturing process, which reflects the product's safety and authenticity. It's essential to know where hemp extracts are sourced. Those produced and processed in the country are generally more reliable. Trusted brands don't shy away from having their products tested by third-party labs. Every product category or production method is unique. Some varieties require complex extraction processes to remove unwanted components. Good companies also avoid using artificial flavors or preservatives.

CBD gummies may help support sleep. You can take them at bedtime, but try not to delay your dose, as the effects can take some time to set in. At the same time, there's no need to rush, because you don't want to fall asleep too early. In general, many people take them about 30 minutes before going to bed. Once you start using them, you may prefer them over traditional sleep aids, which sometimes come with side effects such as allergies, dizziness, headaches, behavioral changes or excessive drowsiness. With gummies, you may feel more comfortable in several areas of your routine.

Meghan reveals one thing Harry 'would never forgive' her for

Meghan Markle made a major confession about her relationship with Prince Harry.

The Duchess of Sussex recently revealed one thing the Spare author would never forgive her for…

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What Harry could never forgive her for

While dishing with People about how to create the perfect Thanksgiving meal, Meghan admitted Harry has a significant condition for the menu.

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She started off by sharing her top Thanksgiving tip: "Chop your veggies and herbs in advance to save time on the day, and also for those finishing touches, whether you're serving homemade or store-bought dishes. Your kids can join in too! They can proudly say they helped," she said.

"Top tip on the carrots — keep the tops and blend them with parmesan, olive oil and pine nuts for a refreshing take on pesto to elevate your holiday spread," she added before dropping her Harry bombshell.

"Served with creamy mashed potatoes, a green salad speckled with flower sprinkles and rich gravy (my husband would never forgive me if I didn't add that to the table), this is sure to please your entire gathering," she said.

Meghan and Harry pack on the PDA

Meghan and Harry made headlines after the trailer for With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration dropped.

In the preview, the couple can be seen sharing a smooch as the Suits star makes holiday treats for her husband.

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However, body language expert Judi James wasn't loving the PDA.

"This kiss looks like something of a 'box-ticking' exercise from a woman who is seen skipping through her garden, clapping and smiling into mixing bowls to signal how she channels the magic of Christmas in the most idealistic way," she told Daily Express.

Meghan and Harry's Bond

Despite the naysayers, Meghan and Harry have remained a united front.

"There have been times in their marriage where it's been Meghan and Harry against the world," journalist Duncan Larcombe told The Mirror.

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"A clear theme from when they first met in the very beginning, has been how protective Harry is of Meghan. He's a very loyal husband — much more so than most, because Meghan gets an awful lot of negative publicity, especially online," the reporter continued. "We've seen Harry supporting her in court cases and also speaking out against those people that have wronged Meghan."

"There's also been a lot of heartbreak in their marriage, but their similar past experiences and traumas are what holds them together and makes them stronger," Larcombe said.

Philip bugged Sarah Ferguson's phone, ordered private investigator to follow her

A shocking new claim is rocking The Firm.

According to royal expert Andrew Lownie, Prince Philip had Sarah Ferguson investigated by a private detective before she divorced his son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

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Philip allegedly bugged Sarah's phone

Lownie claimed on his Substack, The Lownie Report, that the late Duke of Edinburgh "ordered illegal wiretapping," as well as "audio bugs and hidden cameras" to watch the former Duchess of York.

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The alleged year-long investigation into Sarah took place after she and Andrew separated but before they officially divorced in 1996.

Philip and Sarah's history of conflict

Philip's relationship with his daughter-in-law was reportedly strained.

According to media personality and former politician Gyles Brandreth, Philip was revolted by Sarah after a photo surfaced in 1992 showing her alleged lover John Bryan sucking on her toes.

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"The Duke of Edinburgh decided that, as far as he was concerned, 'enough was enough,'" Brandreth told DailyMail.com of the scandal. "He did not want, or need, to have anything more to do with her. For the remainder of Sarah's stay at Balmoral, his actions spoke louder than words."

Sarah's continuous peril

Sarah recently found herself entangled in drama once again when the full extent of her friendship with the late Jeffrey Epstein was revealed. She subsequent lost her titles and got evicted from Royal Lodge.

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"She has always found a way to bounce back from the many public scandals she has faced over the years, normally with a well-paid public mea culpa and a promise to change her ways," a source told DailyMail.com. "[But] that's unlikely to happen this time. It's not just a question of her finances now, but her personal dealings with a serial predator and her willingness to lie about them."

"The phone has stopped ringing overnight. Even those who were willing to defend her less than a month ago don't want to have anything to do with her now," the insider said. "It's a disaster. Professionally and personally. Even she can't see a way of bouncing back."

Harry mocked over upcoming appearance

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Prince Harry's upcoming speech on housing has many people underwhelmed.

"I'm not sure how much I would pay to hear Harry hold forth on housing supply in Canada," Harry's old friend from Eton said, per Daily Mail.

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Harry will be the keynote speaker for the Ontario Real Estate Association's Power House Conference to discuss "service and leadership" with 450 agents.

"This is your chance to hear from influential leaders, political pundits and powerful insiders on all things real estate policy, housing supply and the Canadian economy," the organizers shared, adding that participants will have the opportunity to hear "leaders, political pundits and powerful insiders" discuss real estate policy, housing supply and Canada's economy.

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OREA highlighted the event in their promotional ads by saying people can "see Prince Harry, in person."

"His work is dedicated to creating positive and lasting change for communities and the planet, particularly in advancing conversations around resilience and healing," the group shared about the prince, who has no real estate experience.

"Now, he won't be speaking about real estate. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, will bring a powerful message of service and leadership to the Power House stage," they later clarified. "Trust us, you're not going to want to miss this one!"

Due to Harry's past as a working royal, X users viewed the opportunity in Canada as a fall from grace.

"Once again, people are unaware of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's reputation in Canada. Living in the USA no one in Canada cares," one user wrote. "He obviously has a fan at the Ontario Real Estate Conference committee that put his name forward. How low he has fallen. At least he is working a little. I'm sure they would love your comments about Harry! Hope they give him a hat!"

"Wrong Prince….should be William….at least William would be interesting and know his topic," another user replied.

Sarah Ferguson scored staggering payday for just 20 days of work

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Before Sarah Ferguson was embroiled in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, she was securing six-figure paychecks.

According to royal biographer Andrew Lownie, World Online paid the author $350K for 20 days of work to be their 1999 spokesperson. World Online marketing director Rob van der Linden offered the mom of two the position, which included a $150,000 non-refundable advance to participate in the company's stock option plan.

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Lownie wrote in a Stubstack post that Ferguson was able to use the company's private jet to travel around Europe, even getting to sit in first class. During her time with World Online, the famous redhead was reportedly given access to an assistant, security services, beauty treatments and a stylist.

While Ferguson's time as a royal and public figure once included lavish perks, her career opportunities are now dwindling. As Wonderwall previously reported, Ferguson's upcoming children's book, Flora and Fern: Along the Way, was shelved after it was revealed she called Epstein a "supreme friend" in an email.

"This is yet another indication that she is now considered a toxic brand," British royals expert Hilary Fordwich said. "Charities have dropped her, and friends are distancing themselves. She has a bleak future in England."

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams had a similar opinion.

"The axing of her children's book shows she has no future as a children's author," he said. "It is highly unlikely she'll find a way back from this."

Ferguson's rep later addressed why she chose to email Epstein after denouncing his crimes against children and young women.

"Like many people, she was taken in by [Epstein's] lies. As soon as she was aware of the extent of the allegations against him, she not only cut off contact but condemned him publicly, to the extent that he then threatened to sue her for defamation for associating him with pedophilia," the statement read. 

Meghan accused of trying to 'steal Kate's thunder'

Is Meghan Markle trying to upstage Kate Middleton?

The Duchess of Sussex was accused of trying to steal the spotlight from the Princess of Wales when the trailer for her latest Netflix project, With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration, dropped right as her sister-in-law made a scheduled appearance at the Royal Variety Performance with Prince William.

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Trying to steal Kate's 'thunder'

According to royal expert Sara Vine, the timing of the preview for Meghan's special seems suspect.

"Some people have pointed out that it's perhaps not exactly a coincidence that this trailer has been released on the same evening that the Prince and Princess of Wales are appearing at the Royal Variety Show at the Royal Albert Hall," she wrote for DailyMail.com.

"I can't imagine what they are trying to imply. And besides, when has Meghan ever tried to steal her sister-in-law's thunder?" Vine sarcastically questioned.

Meghan and Harry's kiss steals the show

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams thinks the PDA between the Suits star and Prince Harry in the preview will catch people's attention.

"William and Kate attend the Royal Variety Performance tonight but they will probably find Harry and Meghan's kiss gets more coverage," he told Daily Express.

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"The timing is execrable, and Harry's reported offer to share diaries hasn't got very far. The trouble is, when Meghan's festive show airs, he may be little more than an extra. He should beware, it may be a sign," the journalist said.

Competing Christmas events

Meghan's holiday program is slated to land on Netflix on December 3, mere days before Kate hosts her annual "Royal Carols: Together at Christmas" service.

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During an appearance on TalkTV, royal reporter Kinsey Schofield alleged the move was intentional.

"Meghan told the Fortune Most Powerful Women summit in Washington, D.C., that her holiday special was going to be released in November. And pushing it to December 3, I thought, was intentional because Kate has her annual Christmas event on December 5," she said.

Host Mark Donal replied, "So she moved her event to the same week. That is a scorched-earth policy." 

Meghan slammed for 'performative' Netflix trailer

Body language expert Judi James claimed Meghan seemed to be putting on a show in the preview for her special.

"This kiss looks like something of a 'box-ticking' exercise from a woman who is seen skipping through her garden, clapping and smiling into mixing bowls to signal how she channels the magic of Christmas in the most idealistic way," James told Daily Express.

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"The body language looks stylized and performative and this kiss with Harry appears to be a gesture of reward and praise for the fact that he has accepted a cameo role in this Meghan video," James added.

Sarah Ferguson eyes 'raunchier' endeavor to 'reinvent herself' 

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Sarah Ferguson could go into the adult fiction genre after her ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor put an end to her career. After it was revealed Ferguson called the disgraced financier a "supreme friend" in an email, charities cut ties with the ex-duchess, and her upcoming children's book, Flora and Fern: Along the Way, was scrapped.

"There is a sense she feels boxed in. Writing under a pseudonym would let her test the waters without the baggage of her name," a source told RadarOnlinecom. "She has talked openly about wanting to reinvent herself. The idea of a raunchier series, something completely different, has definitely been floated."

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Royal experts viewed the news of Ferguson's book being shelved as proof of her dwindling star power.

"This is yet another indication that she is now considered a toxic brand," British royals expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital. "Charities have dropped her, and friends are distancing themselves. She has a bleak future in England."

Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams echoed similar sentiments, stating, "The axing of her children's book shows she has no future as a children's author. It is highly unlikely she'll find a way back from this."

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Ferguson previously denounced Epstein and his crimes, but her friendly email to the controversial figure caused many supporters to question her true intentions. Though the author has yet to speak out about the scandal, her team addressed why she chose to contact Epstein after his arrest.

"Like many people, she was taken in by [Epstein's] lies. As soon as she was aware of the extent of the allegations against him, she not only cut off contact but condemned him publicly, to the extent that he then threatened to sue her for defamation for associating him with pedophilia," a rep for Ferguson said in a statement. 

"She does not resile from anything she said then," the rep continued. "This email was sent in the context of advice the duchess was given to try to assuage Epstein and his threats."

Meghan's way of 'irritating other royals' in 'desperate' bid 'to be a something'

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Meghan Markle — who continues to use her Duchess of Sussex title professionally — is being called out for trying to stay close to the royal family.

"It's her way of irritating other royals. She walked out of being a royal six years ago, but she's still desperate to be something, but just can't do it," royal biographer Angela Levin wrote on X alongside her new Harper's Bazaar's cover.

In the first season of With Love, Meghan, Meghan corrected Mindy Kaling for using her maiden name, but she failed to clarify whether she goes by "Meghan Sussex" or "Meghan, Duchess of Sussex."

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Meghan Markle's new show is receiving a lot of hate online. One of the more viral moments from "With Love, Meghan" was when Mindy Kaling repeatedly referred to Markle as "Meghan Markl." Markle, smiling, corrected her: "It's so funny you keep saying Meghan Markle; you know I'm Sussex now." #royalfamily

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"It's our shared name as a family, and I guess I hadn't recognized how meaningful that would be to me until we had children," Meghan told People while promoting the premiere of her cooking show, which featured the awkward moment with Kaling. "I love that that is something that Archie, Lili, H and I all have together. It means a lot to me."

"I think as the kids get older, they're so excited about, 'Oh my gosh, Mama and Papa, how did you meet?' I think that will come with time as they get older, but for right now, a huge part of our love story is that we share the name Sussex," Meghan added.

In a separate interview, Meghan revealed her passport and legal identification lists "Meghan, Duchess of Sussex" as her legal name.

"But it's a complicated one for people to understand, because a last name is not typical in that construct," Meghan said on The Circuit, adding Sussex is "not" her last name, "but it's used roughly, or loosely, rather."

"It sounds so silly to say. And I get it, because I'm American, and then I went there, and I started to understand," Meghan explained. "But then you come back and as an American, you go, 'I'm so confused.'"

Meghan and Prince Harry were given the title Sussex, a county in the U.K., after their historic wedding day.

"It's a dukedom," Meghan said. "So, that's the truth of it. But at the end of the day, you know, yes. My legal name is Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, but Sussex for us works as our family name, and it's the name that we share with our children."

Andrew's 'quickest road to public redemption' revealed

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein put an end to his royal career, but one royal expert believes there may be a possible "road to public redemption" for the former duke.

"I think that Andrew's quickest road to some kind of public redemption would be to engage with the American authorities and to shed some light on what he knew about Jeffrey Epstein and what he saw behind closed doors," royal historian Ed Owens told Daily Express.

"I think there is an understanding on his part that he is never going to restore his status, but he has an opportunity to put the record straight," Owens stated, adding that U.S. authorities "would come at some personal risk to Andrew."

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Andrew could be in hot water again after Congress voted for the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files.

Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi told BBC's Newsnight he wants Mountbatten-Windsor to share what he knows with Congress. "I would go so far as to subpoena him," Krishnamoorthi said.

"Come clean. Come before the U.S. Congress, voluntarily testify. Don't wait for a subpoena," Krishnamoorthi continued. "Come and testify and tell us what you know."

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Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre previously accused Mountbatten-Windsor of assault, and her posthumous memoir led to the scandal resurfacing. Following the book's release, Buckingham Palace announced the former duke would no longer be able to use the "prince" title or live at Royal Lodge.

"A lot of work has been done by the Palace to implement a policy which has the effect of once and for all keeping Andrew from public view," Owens noted. "They know that he is a weeping sore that can continue to weep and would doubtless rather avoid that happening publicly."

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In a formal statement, King Charles III and Queen Camilla shared their support with survivors of abuse after stripping Mountbatten-Windsor of his royal estate.

"His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the style, titles and honors of Prince Andrew. Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor," Buckingham Palace said in a statement. "His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence. Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation."

"These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him," the statement continued. "Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse."