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Belinda Russell lifts the lid on “disappointing” Weekend Today departure

<p dir="ltr">Belinda Russell stunned <em>Weekend Today </em>audiences early in 2023 when <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/tv/today-host-announces-shock-departure">she made the unexpected announcement</a> that she would be parting ways with the Nine breakfast programme. </p> <p dir="ltr">Taking to social media in March, Russell thanked her supporters, shared her hope that she’d “brought some sunshine and joy” to their screens, and expressed her excitement for the opportunity that lay ahead. </p> <p dir="ltr">A month later, Clint Stanaway and Jayne Azzopardi joined <em>Weekend Today</em> as co-hosts.</p> <p dir="ltr">And now, Russell has spoken up about her surprise departure, suggesting in an interview with <em>Stellar</em> that the decision for her to leave hadn’t been one she’d seen coming, either. </p> <p dir="ltr">“It wasn’t the start to 2023 that I was expecting, and that was disappointing,” she confessed. “It’s going to be a bit of a knock to your confidence and self-esteem but you do then think ‘well, what’s next?’ </p> <p dir="ltr">“You’ve got to trust the universe and back yourself.”</p> <p dir="ltr">But rather than dwell on the negative side of her situation, Russell is determined to focus on the benefits, primarily what it means for herself and her three young daughters - 16-year-old Maddi, 13-year-old Tallulah, and 11-year-old Coco. </p> <p dir="ltr">“You have setbacks in life, but it’s how you bounce back that matters,” she explained. “[It’s good] for my girls to see that and learn about resilience.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Russell made note as well of how she hadn’t quite understood “how powerful it can be bringing a bit of hope and joy and brightening someone’s day” until someone approached her at an event and thanked Russell for getting her through Covid.</p> <p dir="ltr">And it’s those takes that the 44-year-old brings to her ongoing work at Nine, with Russell adding that “TV is so subjective. One person might think something but then a million others might disagree. That’s the way the cookie crumbles and I’m not going to cry about it. </p> <p dir="ltr">“It is what it is, but what’s next?”</p> <p dir="ltr">When it comes to the future, Russell is keeping her options - and her eyes - open, explaining to <em>Stellar</em> that if an opportunity arose to host something in the realm of entertainment, “to have fun and explore that zest for life”, then she’d be prepared to give it a go. </p> <p dir="ltr">And that she isn’t keeping her options limited to just television, either. </p> <p dir="ltr">“I work at Channel Nine and for Channel Nine, but I don’t think any particular role belongs to me,” she revealed. “You hope your ability means you’re put in roles that you can shine in, but my eyes are wide open. </p> <p dir="ltr">“If I don’t work in the TV industry any more or I leave Channel Nine, life is still going to be good.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

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Rove gets candid about wife’s terminal cancer battle

<p>Rove McManus has opened up about his late wife's battle with terminal cancer, and how the couple navigated her devastating diagnosis in the public eye. </p> <p>The former talk show host spoke candidly with Jess Rowe on her podcast <em>The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show</em>, and shared how he would feel uncomfortable when asked questions about Belinda Emmett. </p> <p>"It was a tricky thing to navigate without getting mad at people for prying," McManus admitted.</p> <p>"I'd maybe give a warning and I've had times where I'd literally just sit there with my arms folded and say 'I'm not going to talk about it'."</p> <p>Rove also shared the difficulties of juggling his high profile career and caring for his sick wife, all under the scrutiny of the public eye. </p> <p>"At the time it was difficult because you're trying to juggle what you're dealing with in life with what you're dealing with at work," he said.</p> <p>"Having to do promotion which was part of the job you have to let people know what you're doing but then people want to know what's happening at home."</p> <p>The former talk show host went on to say that details about Belinda's health were reserved only for close friends and family, as he felt a lot of people asking about her wellbeing were now asking out of genuine concern. </p> <p>"It's none of your business what's happening at home, I'm not here to talk about what's happening at home," he said.</p> <p>"There are people who are like 'I need to know so I can write it down and tell people, or take it out of context, or make that key piece out of this whole chat that we've had'."</p> <p>The star explained that he'd respond to questions about his late wife with very brief answers or no answers all together.</p> <p>"I'd just shut down," he added.</p> <p>"People were told that there's legitimate no-go zones and if you don't respect that then you understand that maybe the response you get is not going to be a good one, and that's a roll of the dice you take."</p> <p>Belinda Emmett sadly passed away after her battle with cancer in 2006. </p> <p>Rove then remarried in 2009, and he and his wife Tasma Walton have been happily married ever since. </p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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Today show shake-up continues

<p dir="ltr"><em>Weekend Today</em> has undergone a revamp, with two new hosts likely to join the crew in the wake of Belinda Russell’s departure.</p> <p dir="ltr">The news comes barely two months after Sarah Abo was added to the <em>Today </em>show team, in what marked another shake up to the line-up at Channel Nine. </p> <p dir="ltr">Now, Jayne Azzopardi and Clint Stanaway - who have acted as <em>Weekend Today</em>’s host since the beginning of 2023 - are set to helm the weekend edition, with the network reportedly close to formally announcing the update. </p> <p dir="ltr">Stanway, for one, will have his work cut out for him with the upcoming changes for <em>Weekend Today</em>. The host, who appears on KIIS Melbourne’s <em>Jase &amp; Lauren </em>as their newsreader, will face a seven-day week along with a new commute between the two gigs. </p> <p dir="ltr">Prior to all-but-confirmed co-hosts Azzopardi and Stanaway, Belinda Russell and Charles Croucher ran the show - with the latter stepping away after a promotion saw him named Nine’s new political editor. </p> <p dir="ltr">And despite <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/tv/today-host-announces-shock-departure">Russell moving on from her position</a> as well - with no known reason for her exit, and no mention of her departure on air - a spokesperson for the Nine network has assured that she remains “a valued member of the 9News team, which will enable her to work across all our new brands.</p> <p dir="ltr">“We will be making further announcements soon.” </p> <p dir="ltr">However, as these announcements roll out, many have been left to wonder what will happen to Nine’s entertainment reporter, Richard Wilkins. </p> <p dir="ltr">The 68-year-old has primarily covered mornings and weekends since Brooke Boney’s 2019 welcome to the team, and eyebrows have raised over his apparent dwindling of his duties. </p> <p dir="ltr">Wilkins’ career as an entertainment editor and reporter has seen him cover the likes of The Academy Awards, The Golden Globes, and the ARIA Awards among others. And in 2017, Wilkins celebrated the milestone of his 30th anniversary with the Nine Network. </p> <p dir="ltr">He is well-known for his daily features and Hollywood interviews, however, recently one of Wilkins’ weekend segments gave the impression of being limited to his audience, with the reporter only covering what people should watch, as well as a brief interview with a star from the hit HBO show <em>The Last of Us</em>. </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Getty</em></p>

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Today host announces shock departure

<p>Belinda Russell has shocked viewers after announcing she will be leaving her role as co-host on <em>Weekend Today</em>. </p> <p>The 44-year-old presenter announced the news on Instagram along with a highlights video of her time on the show.</p> <p>“Hello friends. A little career update for you,” Russell wrote. </p> <p>“My time on <em>Weekend Today</em> has come to an end. Thanks to those who tuned in. I hope I brought some sunshine and joy to your weekends."</p> <p>“I have loved the last year and am looking forward to future opportunities at Nine. Good luck to the team for 2023 and beyond!”</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpZzKlljG7O/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpZzKlljG7O/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Belinda Russell (@belinda.russell)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Her Nine colleagues flocked to the comments section to offer support, including <em>Today Extra</em> co-host David Campbell, who posted a series of love hearts and the words: “My sister.”</p> <p>Belinda didn't provide any reason for her sudden departure, leaving fans wondering if the decision to leave was made by the Nine bosses amid the ongoing shake up of hosts. </p> <p>Russell has been on air at Nine since 2007, when she began as a reporter for <em>A Current Affair</em>.</p> <p>Belinda last appeared on <em>Weekend Today</em> on Sunday February 26th, but made no mention of her imminent departure and didn’t receive a send-off from her colleagues. </p> <p><em>Image credits: Instagram</em></p>

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Belinda Emmett’s mum marks 14th anniversary since tragic death with emotional post

<p>The late Belinda Emmett’s mother has honoured the anniversary of her death with an emotional tribute.<span> </span><br /><br />The world lost Belinda over 14 years ago from breast cancer on November 11, 2006.<br /><br />Taking to Instagram, Laraine Emmett shared a photo of the former Home And Away star surrounded by angels, along with the caption: "Forever Young!"<br /><br />"Miss you so much Belle ... 14 long years since I have been able to hear your infectious laugh, a smile that would light up any room you walked into and the most caring person anyone would meet ... An Angel walking on earth," Laraine added.<br /><br />Belinda died after a long battle with breast cancer at the age of 32.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CHbbHiWB0yh/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CHbbHiWB0yh/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Laraine (@larainetoni)</a> on Nov 10, 2020 at 3:21pm PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><span> </span><br /><br />It was just eighteen months after she married her TV host beau Rove McManus, who liked Laraine's post on Wednesday.<br /><br />The blonde beauty won the hearts of television viewers as Rebecca Fisher on Home and Away. </p> <p><span>It was the role that would go on to earn her a Gold Logie nomination in 1999.</span></p> <p>In an interview with New Idea last year, Laraine and husband Michael revealed they are still in touch with Rove.<span> </span><br /><br />"Rove's got his own wife and we respect that, but we stay close," Michael said.</p> <p>"It's nice to have the little ones around ... It's lovely to have [Ruby] in our lives as well. It's not in a huge way, but it's pretty wonderful."<br /><br />Rove is now remarried to actress Tasma Walton and together they share a seven-year-old daughter, Ruby.</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7838763/belinda-emmett-2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/e8830fecd28d460b8aa617fc84ce3807" /><br /><br />Belinda and Rove would have celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary in January since the pair tied the knot at the Mary Immaculate Church in Waverley on January 29th, 2005.<br /><br />While McManus has chosen to remain private about his first wife, he did write a short but meaningful tweet back in 2009, on the second anniversary of her death that still resonates with friends and family.<span> </span><br /><br />It was short, sweet, and pure, reading: “thinking of Belinda today. And smiling xxx”.</p>

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"It was too late": Home and Away star Lynne McGranger recalls Belinda Emmett thinking her cancer was "just a cyst"

<p><em>Home and Away</em><span> </span>icon Lynne McGranger has opened up about the tragic death of her co-star Belinda Emmett in 2006.</p> <p>McGranger appeared on<span> </span><em><a rel="noopener" href="https://7plus.com.au/the-all-new-monty-ladies-night" target="_blank">The All New Monty: Ladies Night</a><span> </span></em>on Sunday night to raise awareness of breast cancer.</p> <p>During her emotional speech, she revealed that when Belinda first found a lump in her breast, she thought it was just a cyst.</p> <p>"I would be absolutely honoured [to do the show] and I have to tell you why," the 66-year-old actress said in the clip.</p> <p>"I worked with Belinda Emmett. She was 23 at the time, and I clearly remember we were talking about about breast cancer.</p> <p>"I remember her sitting in the makeup chair [saying] 'I've got a little lump'."</p> <p>McGranger continued telling her story through tears.</p> <p>"And we all went... [gasps]. And she said, 'Oh, no, look. It'll be just a cyst.'</p> <p>"And I think we hounded her enough, over the weeks and months that followed. And she did get it seen to, but of course, as we know, it was too late.</p> <p>"It was so sad. We all know somebody," she said.</p> <p>Belinda was originally diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998, when she was 24.</p> <p>In 2001, she was diagnosed with secondary cancer in her spine and tragically passed away six years later in 2006.</p>

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AFL star welcomes beautiful baby one year after stillbirth heartache

<p>AFL star Rory Sloane and his wife Belinda have welcomed a sweet baby boy. </p> <p>On Tuesday night, the Adelaide Crows captain shared a beautiful series of photographs to his social media account of his newborn son. </p> <p>"Sonny Leo Sloane. Welcome to this world my little man," Sloane wrote.</p> <p>Channel 7 presenter, Belinda, shared her own heartwarming snaps of her sweet bundle of joy, who was born on Monday. </p> <p>Sonny’s middle name is a tribute to the couple’s first son, Leo, who was stillborn at 34 weeks just a little over a year ago.</p> <p>At the time, both Rory and Bel shared with supporters a photo of them holding the infant’s hands in August 2018. </p> <p>"Last week we said goodbye to our beautiful little man," the couple wrote in matching posts to social media. </p> <p>"Leo Rory Sloane was born into the world still, but perfect.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BnFo2OqhzLR/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BnFo2OqhzLR/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">Last week we said goodbye to our beautiful little man. Leo Rory Sloane was born into the world still, but perfect. Thanks for making us the proudest parents and filling our hearts with love beyond measure, the moments we had with you are now beautiful memories that will last a lifetime 💙🦁 #lionwarrior</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/rorysloane/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank"> Rory Sloane</a> (@rorysloane) on Aug 29, 2018 at 8:33pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>"Thanks for making us the proudest parents and filling our hearts with love beyond measure, the moments we had with you are now beautiful memories that will last a lifetime."</p> <p>The couple honoured the memory of their first child in a heartwarming posts over the last 12 months. </p> <p>On Mother's Day, Bel shared a black and white photo of her cradling their little baby in her arms.</p> <p>"Not were, or almost, or could have been. I am and always will be your mummy Leo, thank you my angel," she wrote.</p> <p>"Happy Mother's Day to every single amazing mum out there, whether you hold your child in your arms or in your heart."</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxV0fJkFa-i/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxV0fJkFa-i/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">Not were, or almost, or could have been. I am and always will be your mummy Leo, thank you my angel 💙🦁👼🏼 Happy Mother’s Day to every single amazing mum out there, whether you hold your child in your arms or in your heart 💓💓💓 #LionWarrior #Stillbirth</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/bel_sloane/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank"> BEL SLOANE</a> (@bel_sloane) on May 11, 2019 at 4:37pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The couple have become advocates for reducing the rate of stillbirth, SIDS and miscarriages through fundraising and continuing to spread awareness. </p> <p>In August, the duo launched a campaign with the<span> </span><em>Red Nose<span> </span></em>organisation, named<span> </span><em>Lion Warrior<span> </span></em>after their first born. </p> <p>The couple recalled the limited time they had with Leo in an interview for the launch. </p> <p>"I remember looking across and Belinda holding her little son in her arms and him obviously being lifeless," Rory said.</p> <p>"It's so hard to explain, the joy on Belinda's face, but also matched with the sorrow — it was heartbreaking."</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see Rory and Belinda’s sweet baby boy, Sonny, who they welcomed to the world on Monday.</p>

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Roger Federer ends speculation with massive call

<p>Roger Federer has reportedly confirmed that he will be playing at the 2020 Dubai Open, ending speculations that 2019 will be his last year on tour.</p> <p>After winning his 100th ATP title at the Dubai Open last weekend, Federer reportedly told a tournament official that he will be returning next year.</p> <p>The tournament sponsor seemed to <a href="https://au.sports.yahoo.com/roger-federer-ends-retirement-speculation-massive-call-225035313.html">confirm</a> the news during the official presentation.</p> <p>“We congratulate Roger Federer on his fantastic achievement in winning 100 titles, and winning here in Dubai for the eighth time, more than any other player,” said Colm McLoughlin, executive vice chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free.</p> <p>“It is remarkable that his first title here came as long ago as 2003, and we look forward to welcoming both Federer and our ladies champion Belinda Bencic again in 2020.”</p> <p>With the Sunday win over Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas, Federer took his career tally to 100 ATP titles, making him the second man in the Open Era to do so after American legend Jimmy Connors.</p> <p><img style="width: 448px; height: 300px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7824326/fed100.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/73d4fdbe7bb945a7971fc4c9d0e55027" /></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"> <p dir="ltr">Welcome to the “ Triple Digit” tournament victory club <a href="https://twitter.com/rogerfederer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rogerfederer</a> — I’ve been a bit lonely- glad to have the company !!!</p> — Jimmy Connors (@JimmyConnors) <a href="https://twitter.com/JimmyConnors/status/1101902808414973952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">2 March 2019</a></blockquote> <p>Rumours of Federer’s retirement have started since February, when the 37-year-old expressed his interest in returning to a clay court after a three-year hiatus. Many speculated that Federer aimed to take the French Open title in June before hanging up his racquet.</p> <p>However, Federer denied this before his opening round at the Dubai Championships.</p> <p>“This doesn’t mean this is my last clay-court season, whatever, or I had to play one more time before I retired. That was not the thinking,” the 20-time Grand Slam champion told reporters.</p> <p>“That’s not the reason why I’m putting the clay back on. It was purely based on I would just like to play. We can always readjust the schedule accordingly depending how I play the clay. The calendar is always flexible.”</p>

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The hilarious moment you missed between Federer and Zverev at Hopman Cup

<p>Alexander Zverev has let it be known – he was not happy after he and his partner Angelique Kerber conceded the Hopman Cup final to Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic, for the second year running Saturday night.</p> <p>Tennis fans will never be tired of watching the 20-time Grand Slam champion take victory in nail-biting matches, and last Saturday continued to provide pleasure in Zverev's final speech by teasing Federer.</p> <p>“We’re sick of you guys,” he joked. “Especially you [Roger]. You’re thirty-whatever. Why? Just why?”</p> <p>The crowd and Federer in Perth belted into laughter, a positive sign Zverev took to continue.</p> <p>“What the hell are you [Federer] laughing at,” he quipped which earned a cheeky reply.</p> <p>“She did it,” Roger said, pointing to his teammate, Bencic.</p> <p>“What a nice guy, huh?” Zverev said.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr">Roger Federer has won the Hopman Cup for a record third time after Switzerland beat Germany in a winner-takes-all point.<br /><br />Federer gave Switzerland a 1-0 lead in the tie with a 6-4 6-2 win over world No. 4 Alexander Zverev on Saturday night. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/tennis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#tennis</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/rogerfederer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#rogerfederer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/hopmancup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#hopmancup</a> <a href="https://t.co/zNL9gmzHg9">pic.twitter.com/zNL9gmzHg9</a></p> — GlobalSports.travel (@globalsportsaus) <a href="https://twitter.com/globalsportsaus/status/1082031575653584900?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2019</a></blockquote> <p>The game followed Federer’s win over Zverev (6-4, 6-2) and Kerber’s win against Bencic (6-4, 7-6) – an event that left all those watching on the edge of their seats.</p> <p>Despite the unleashing of Zverev, both opponents took their loss graciously taking to Instagram later the next day to show thanks and wish a hearty congratulations.</p> <p>“We came as close as you can get this year but just came up short,” he wrote with an attached video rematch of the game.</p> <p>“I just want to thank @angie.kerber for an amazing week again and also congratulate @rogerfederer and @belindabencic for winning the title again,” he continued on before finishing.</p> <p>“It was historical.”</p>

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Belinda Emmett's parents break silence about Rove

<p>Belinda Emmett was the television star who stole our heart's with her beautiful smile and fighting spirit. A decade has passed since she was cruelly taken from this world, and as her family and friends continue to mourn her passing with emotional tributes on social media, her parents have talked about her death in an interview with <a href="https://www.newidea.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>New Idea</strong></em></span></a>.</p> <p>The exclusive interview saw the actress’ parents open up about life without their beloved daughter, and how they’re still in touch with her TV star widower Rove McManus.</p> <p>The 43-year-old comedian married Belinda in 2005 while she was still battling terminal breast cancer, and reportedly struggled to come to terms with her passing.</p> <p>And while he’s entered another relationship with 43-year-old actress Tasma Walton, Rove reportedly stays in contact with Belinda’s parents, who have developed a special bond with his three-year-old daughter Ruby.</p> <p>“Rove’s got his own wife and we respect that, but we stay close,” says Belinda’s father Michael, who said that he’s met Ruby.</p> <p>“It’s nice to have the little ones around. We’ve got our own grandchildren and they’ve all grown. The oldest is at university, and you do miss those little children. So it’s lovely to have (Ruby) in our lives as well. It’s not in a huge way, but it’s pretty wonderful.”</p> <p>Michael also touched on how bewildered he was that such a healthy person could be struck down by cancer so early, saying, “We have a memorial seat for her down near Ettalong, by the playground, where she used to jog and swim.</p> <p>“She never smoked in her life, and only occasionally had a wine. For her to be struck down is probably the most remarkable, ridiculous thing. She did all the right things, ate the right foods. For her to be struck down is a travesty of justice. But she did more in her 32 years than most people do in 90.”</p> <p><em>Hero image credit: Twitter / Australian World‏</em></p>

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Watch the historic speech from Hillary Clinton’s 102-year-old supporter

<p>When Jerry Emmett, 102, was born, women in the US weren’t allowed to vote. Yesterday, she played her part in welcoming Hillary Clinton as the country’s first ever female presidential candidate.</p> <p>The centenarian was called upon as an honorary Democratic delegate for the state of Arizona, and cried with joy as she voted in support of Clinton becoming the party’s presidential candidate. “I cried! I never cry,” Emmett said after casting her vote.</p> <p>She was eight years old when women in Arizona were finally granted the right to vote. What a difference a century can make!</p> <p><em>Vide: Inside Edition</em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/news/news/2016/07/julia-gillard-offers-support-to-hilary-clinton/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>“First woman to First woman” Julia Gillard offers support to Hilary Clinton</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/news/news/2016/07/michelle-obama-speech-democratic-convention/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Michelle Obama's moving speech at the Democratic convention</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/news/news/2016/06/13-year-old-stand-up-comedian-roasts-donald-trump/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">13-year-old stand-up comedian roasts Donald Trump</span></em></strong></a></p>

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90-year-old war veteran reunites with his 4-year-old best friend for a birthday party

<p>Two best friends were reunited for a birthday party over the weekend. Erling Kindem’s 90<sup>th</sup> birthday was celebrated with his friends and family in Minnesota, but the most special guest was his best friend – four-year-old Emmett Rychner.</p><p>Emmett and Erling became friends two years ago, when they were neighbours. Emmett wandered into Erling’s yard, where the World War II veteran was working in his tomato patch. From there, a friendship blossomed between the unlikely pair.</p><p>Together the two would tend to their tomatoes (Erling planted Emmet his very own plant), race their matching John Deere ride-on movers (Emmett’s parents bought a miniature one for his birthday), play croquet (Erling found a set in his garage and surprised Emmett one afternoon), and rode bikes together.</p><p>When the winter came, and snow piled up outside their houses, Erling used a blower to clear a path from his door to Emmett’s.</p><p>However the two best friends were torn apart last year when Emmett’s family moved to a larger house, and Erling moved to a retirement facility. Emmett’s parents take him to visit his friend regularly so they can take rides in the elevator and run races in the carpark.</p><p>At Erling’s birthday, Emmett presented his friend with two packages, each containing a set of dog tags the friends could wear. One tag read, “Emmett &amp; Erling” and the other, “Friends Forever” I Norweigan, which Erling learned as a young boy.</p><p>At the end of the party, Erling told Emmett, “You come back again.”</p><p>“I will eventually,” little Emmet replied.</p><p><strong>Related links:</strong></p><p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/news/news/2015/03/toy-tree-holland-park/" target="_blank">The toy tree bringing smiles to a Brisbane suburb</a></span></strong></em></p><p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/news/news/2015/03/grandad-supports-sick-wife-and-grandson/" target="_blank">This grandfather walks 55km each day to work</a></span>&nbsp;</strong></em></p><p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/news/news/2015/02/dogs-motivating-kids-to-read/" target="_blank">Meet the therapy dogs helping kids learn how to read</a></span></strong></em></p>

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