Meghan Markle Returns to Instagram and Rihanna claps back at user

Meghan Markle Returns to Instagram with Harry-Filmed Video

The Duchess of Sussex made an unexpected return to Instagram on New Year’s Day, signalling a change after a long hiatus. In a charming video filmed by Prince Harry on a quiet beach near their Montecito home, Meghan runs joyfully toward the waves and writes “2025” in the sand, embodying a spirit of new beginnings. 

While comments on the post are disabled, it has already attracted considerable attention, including endorsements from celebrities like Serena Williams and Chrissy Teigen. The Instagram handle, @meghan, created in 2022, boasted over 113,000 followers even before Meghan’s post. The surprise move has fueled speculation about what the new year holds for Meghan Markle and her family. 

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Meghan Markle's Instagram return comes at a pivotal moment, signalling a renewed focus on her personal and professional endeavors after a year of relative quiet.

Her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, launched on Instagram in March 2024 with much fanfare. However, the brand, which faced trademark challenges, has yet to launch its product line officially. The account, featuring the bio "By Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex. Established 2024," and showcasing the brand's logo, has remained relatively dormant since its initial launch.

Andrew Garfield, Demi Moore, and Michelle Yeoh Among Golden Globe Presenters

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has announced a dazzling array of stars set to grace the stage at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards.

A-listers including Andrew Garfield, Michelle Yeoh, Jennifer Coolidge, and Colin Farrell will join a host of other Hollywood luminaries as presenters for the star-studded ceremony, airing live on Sunday, January 5th.

The impressive lineup also features Anthony Mackie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ariana DeBose, Aubrey Plaza, Awkwafina, Brandi Carlile, Catherine O'Hara, Colman Domingo, Demi Moore, Dwayne Johnson, Édgar Ramírez, Elton John, Gal Gadot, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, Kaley Cuoco, Kate Hudson, Kathy Bates, Ke Huy Quan, Kerry Washington, Margaret Qualley, Melissa McCarthy, Michael Keaton, Miles Teller, Mindy Kaling, Morris Chestnut, Nate Bargatze, Nicolas Cage, Rachel Brosnahan, Rob McElhenney, Salma Hayek Pinault, Sarah Paulson, Seth Rogen, Sharon Stone, Vin Diesel, Viola Davis, and Zoë Kravitz.

Emmy-nominated comedian, actress and host Nikki Glaser will host the show, making history as the first woman to emcee the Golden Globes on her own.

The Golden Globes recognize achievements across film and TV, with categories for cinematic and box office achievement in film and best performance in stand-up comedy on television, which were introduced last year and are set to return this year.

Going into the ceremony, Emilia Pérez leads the nominations with 10 nods, more than any other title in film or on TV. The film's 10 nominations break the record previously held by a comedy or musical motion picture, surpassing Barbie, which scored a total of nine noms last year. The Bear leads the TV nominees with five total mentions, followed by Only Murders in the Building and Shogun with four each.

Rihanna Unleashes Classic Clapback on Fan Demanding New Music

On New Year’s Eve, the ever-charismatic Rihanna showcased her trademark sharp wit once again, reclaiming her title as the queen of clapbacks. The pop icon posted a video of herself enjoying the New Year’s festivities, joking that she’d been ‘sober all year’ when the clock struck midnight when an unexpected encounter unfolded in her comment section. A fan named Lorenzo boldly called out to her with a rather audacious request for “an album, forehead”, a cheeky jab presumably referring to her looks. 

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Rihanna, renowned for her fierce no-nonsense attitude, didn’t miss a beat. With a mix of humor and authority, she swiftly silenced the fan’s request with a burn both memorable and iconic: “Listen, Lorenzo! You ain’t cute enough to be calling me by my black name, you dizzy f*ck!” 

The exchange quickly went viral on social media, reigniting memories of Rihanna’s legendary Twitter presence and her knack for silencing critics in style, all while entertaining her fans with unmistakable flair. 

ICYMI:

• In a new interview for the cover of Men’s Health, Tom Holland has revealed that he doesn’t walk the red carpet with Zendaya at her premieres because “it’s not my moment, it’s her moment, and if we go together, it’s about us.”

• Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist on New Year’s Day on Global Spotify.

• A full-length video of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s 2024 Met Gala performance of ‘When You Believe’ has been uploaded by Cara Delevingne on Instagram.

• Miley Cyrus has began to tease her new era: “2025 IS BEAUTIFUL.”

• Millie Bobby Brown has responded to her social media critics who criticized her appearance. In an Instagram story, she posted “women grow!! not sorry about it :)”

— Katie Macbeth

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