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Beckham family drama spills into open

A searing family rift between Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and his celebrity parents, David and Victoria Beckham, dominated UK media recently after he exploded on social media saying he had no wish for a reconciliation. The 26-year-old said his parents have been controlling narratives in the press about his family and tried to “ruin” his relationship with his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham. “I do not want to reconcile with my family,” he wrote in a post to his 16.2 million Instagram followers, confirming the long-rumoured estrangement between Brooklyn and his mother and father. “I’m not being controlled, I’m standing up for myself for the first time in my life.” Brooklyn is the eldest son of the former England football captain David and Victoria, who shot to fame with the Spice Girls pop group and is now a fashion designer. David was recently knighted by King Charles III, becoming “Sir David” – and he and now Lady Victoria have starred in Netflix documentaries tracing their stories. Brooklyn married Nicola, an American actress and the daughter of billionaire businessman Nelson Peltz and former model Claudia Heffner Peltz, in 2022. Spokespeople for David and Victoria did not immediately respond to a request for comment on their son’s statements. “My parents have been trying endlessly to ruin my relationship since before my wedding and it hasn’t stopped,” Brooklyn said. “My mum cancelled making Nicola’s dress in the eleventh hour o Son of football icon, former Spice Girl rules out reconciliation in social media post

Brooklyn (left) and wife Nicola has separated themselves from the Beckham brand in a public family feud. – AFPPIC

“They make mistakes, children are allowed to make mistakes, that’s how they learn. So that’s what I try to teach my kids. But you know, you have to sometimes let them make those mistakes as well,” he said. The Beckham family’s woes even came up during a recent Downing Street press briefing. “The prime minister is obviously dealing with a number of other issues at the moment, but I think he’s always been clear that diplomacy is very important,” Starmer’s spokesperson said when asked about the matter. – AFP

using social media, he said parents should let children “make mistakes”. The former Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder stressed the importance of using social media “for the right reasons”. “I’ve been able to use my platform and my following, you know, for Unicef and it’s been the biggest tool to make people aware of what’s going on around the world for children, and I’ve tried to do the same, I’ve tried to do the same with my children, to educate them.

above all else. Brand Beckham comes first,” he added. He concluded by saying he grew up with “overwhelming anxiety”, but now he has found “peace”. ‘Diplomacy’ key Brooklyn’s surprise attack on his parents made front-page news in UK tabloids. His father David did not respond to questions about Brooklyn’s accusations during a recent public appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. But when asked by US broadcaster CNBC about children

despite how excited she was to wear her design, forcing her to urgently find a new dress.” Brooklyn went on to allege that his mother “hijacked” his first dance with Nicola on their wedding day and danced “inappropriately on me” in front of hundreds of guests, adding that he had never felt more “uncomfortable or humiliated” in his life. He also alleged that his wife had been “disrespected” by his family and that she was not invited to his father’s 50th birthday party. “My family values public promotion and endorsements

European Film Awards winners THE drama Sentimental Value by Norwegian director Joachim Trier about a father-daughter relationship wins the European Film Award for Best Film, the European Film Academy recently said, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. The lead actors – Sweden’s Stellan Skarsgard and Norway’s Renate Reinsve – won acting awards. Trier was also honoured for Best Director. Five awards went to the road movie Sirat by French director Oliver Laxe, in which a father and his son set out into the desert in search of their missing daughter. The European Film Awards, presented alternately in Berlin and another city, were held for the 38th time, with 5,400 members of the European Film Academy able to vote for a series of winners, similar to the Oscars in the US. The members elected Fiume o Morte! as Best Documentary Film. The Lifetime Achievement Award went to Norwegian actress and director Liv Ullmann, known for Scenes from a Marriage , among other works. – Bernama

K-pop-inspired concert to feature Pinkfong, Baby Shark, Bebefinn THE Pinkfong Company, the entertainment company behind Baby Shark , has entered into a new partnership with Terrapin Station Entertainment, a live entertainment and touring company, to collaborate on a live show concert experience featuring Pinkfong, Baby Shark and Bebefinn, with tour dates to be announced later this year.

The show will deliver a high-energy, K-pop-inspired live concert filled with music, dance and interactive fun for family audiences. Terrapin Station Entertainment brings deep experience in developing and producing live entertainment, including touring productions and family-focused shows. The company has worked on a wide range of globally recognised family properties, such as Disney Junior, Gabby’s Dollhouse and Peppa Pig , delivering large scale touring shows that resonate with family audiences. With capabilities across live events, branded family entertainment and touring based productions, the company supports creators and brands in delivering engaging in person experiences for audiences of all ages. “Terrapin Station Entertainment’s

Tour dates will be announced later this year.

characters, an incredible dance crew and visuals,” said Terrapin Station Entertainment CEO Jonathan Shank. The Pinkfong Company has built a strong presence in global live entertainment, engaging more than 1.5 million fans through interactive family experiences across 200 cities in 16 countries. The partnership is expected to create meaningful synergy as the two companies develop the next chapter of Pinkfong’s live entertainment portfolio.

expertise in touring and family-focused productions will support our goal of delivering high-quality live experiences that deepen our connection with audiences worldwide,” said Pinkfong USA CEO Bin Jeong. “The Pinkfong Company continues to deliver first-class characters, music and entertainment for children and families across the globe. The show is an entry point for kids to a high-energy K-pop concert experience featuring all of the beloved Pinkfong