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Michelle Pfeiffer Reveals Why She Prefers Not to Star in New Films

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Michelle Pfeiffer is contemplating an exit from the silver screen.

The legendary actress, known for her iconic role in Scarface, has announced at 68 that she is considering stepping back from leading roles in films. Following the success of her recent television ventures, The Madison and Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Pfeiffer feels ready for a change in direction in her career.

“I swear to God, I never want to star in another movie,” Pfeiffer stated emphatically during The Hollywood Reporter‘s THR x Apple TV event titled Leading the Narrative: The Women of Apple TV on Sunday.

The actress expressed a strong preference for ensemble pieces: “It’s so much more fun, I love it so much.”

Pfeiffer also shared her admiration for the current landscape of television, saying, “I’ve just been so bowled over by the female performances on television and honestly, they’re just really owning TV.”

The announcement may come as a surprise to fans given the three-time Oscar nominee’s legendary screen career, which includes iconic roles in Scarface, Batman Returns, Dangerous Liaisons, I Am Sam, White Oleander, Tequila Sunrise, Married to the Mob and The Witches of Eastwick.  

Michelle Pfeiffer, 68, revealed she is ready to pivot away from movie roles and focus on television, following the success of her two recent TV projects; Seen on August 2

Michelle Pfeiffer, 68, revealed she is ready to pivot away from movie roles and focus on television, following the success of her two recent TV projects; Seen on August 2

The announcement may come as a surprise to fans given the three-time Oscar nominee's legendary screen career, which includes her iconic role in Scarface; seen in a still

The announcement may come as a surprise to fans given the three-time Oscar nominee’s legendary screen career, which includes her iconic role in Scarface; seen in a still

Both The Madison and Margo’s Got Money Troubles have been big hits for Pfeiffer, with the latter earning her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series. 

Aside from starring on the shows, she is also an executive-producer on both projects. 

Margo’s Got Money Troubles – created by David E. Kelley – follows a young single mom (Elle Fanning) who decides to open an OnlyFans account in order to provide for her family. Pfeiffer plays Fanning’s mom. 

Pfeiffer – who appeared on Sunday’s panel alongside Fanning, Dale Dickey, Karolina Wydra, Rhea Seehorn and Jessica Williams – said that the characters on the show reminded her of a Robin Williams quote.

‘I love how complicated and flawed all these characters are, and it really reminds me of that famous Robin Williams quote where he says, “Remember that everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about, and be kind.”‘

‘That kind of, for me, sums up the show and the message of the show, and I’m really proud to be a part of it.’

Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a TV adaptation of the same-name novel written by Rufi Thorpe. 

The series also stars Hollywood mainstay Nicole Kidman as well as Rico Nasty. 

'I never want to star in another movie, I swear to God,' Pfeiffer said during the THR x Apple TV's Leading the Narrative: The Women of Apple TV event on Sunday; Pictured at the event with Elle Fanning

‘I never want to star in another movie, I swear to God,’ Pfeiffer said during the THR x Apple TV’s Leading the Narrative: The Women of Apple TV event on Sunday; Pictured at the event with Elle Fanning

'I only want to do ensemble pieces. It's so much more fun,' she said, adding, 'I've just been so bowled over by the female performances on television and honestly, they¿re just really owning TV'; Pictured with Fanning and Rhea Seehorn

‘I only want to do ensemble pieces. It’s so much more fun,’ she said, adding, ‘I’ve just been so bowled over by the female performances on television and honestly, they’re just really owning TV’; Pictured with Fanning and Rhea Seehorn

Both The Madison and Margo's Got Money Troubles have been big TV hits for Pfeiffer, with the latter earning her an Emmy nomination; seen in a still from Margo's Got Money Troubles

Both The Madison and Margo’s Got Money Troubles have been big TV hits for Pfeiffer, with the latter earning her an Emmy nomination; seen in a still from Margo’s Got Money Troubles

The series follows a young single mom (Fanning) who decides to open an OnlyFans account in order to provide for her family. Pfeiffer plays Fanning's mom

The series follows a young single mom (Fanning) who decides to open an OnlyFans account in order to provide for her family. Pfeiffer plays Fanning’s mom

Her other project, The Madison, is a contemporary Western created by Yellowstone mastermind Taylor Sheridan. The Madison is available to stream on Paramount+

Her other project, The Madison, is a contemporary Western created by Yellowstone mastermind Taylor Sheridan. The Madison is available to stream on Paramount+

Season 1 of Margo’s Got Money Troubles is now streaming on Apple TV. 

Her other project, The Madison, is a contemporary Western created by Yellowstone mastermind Taylor Sheridan. 

It follows the Clyburn family as they travel to Montana following the death of patriarch Preston (Kurt Russell). She plays Preston’s widow Stacy. 

Stacy tries to keep the family intact as they struggle with rural Montana after living the high life in New York City.

Pfeiffer recently revealed that she agreed to star in The Madison without reading a script for the show.

The actress took a ‘leap of faith’ to join the cast because of creator Sheridan’s previous involvement in successful shows, such as Yellowstone and Tulsa King.

Michelle told Variety: ‘Taylor reached out to me and said he had an idea and would like to meet me.’

‘So I’m off to Texas, I went to his ranch and had a wonderful evening meeting people. He talked to me about the arc of the character and the concept of the show, and it was very broadly laid out.’

Long before her pivot to TV, Pfeiffer famously played Catwoman in the 1992 superhero film Batman Returns; Seen in a still

Long before her pivot to TV, Pfeiffer famously played Catwoman in the 1992 superhero film Batman Returns; Seen in a still 

‘I said, “Okay, when could I read something?” He said, “Well, I’d like to know who I’m writing for before I start writing. So after you commit.”‘

Pfeiffer called up her good friend Helen Mirren, who had worked on Sheridan’s Yellowstone prequel 1923, to vet him. Mirren sang Sheridan’s praises so Pfeiffer signed on to The Madison with no script.

The Madison, which has already been renewed for a second season, is available to stream on Paramount+.

Long before her pivot to television, Pfeiffer delivered iconic film performances, including her breakout turn as icy mob wife Elvira Hancock in 1983’s Scarface and as Catwoman in Batman Returns (1992).

Along the way, she earned three Academy Award nominations for her roles in Dangerous Liaisons (1988), The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989), and Love Field (1992).

Australia’s Housing Market: Navigate Record Gains & Losses

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Australian property values have been soaring to unprecedented levels, yet a subtle “first crack in profitability” might foreshadow a cooling market.

Recent figures from Domain, published on Wednesday, reveal that in the first half of 2026, 97.4 percent of home resales were profitable, a slight dip from the 97.5 percent recorded a year earlier.

Although this minor drop of 0.1 percent seems insignificant, it could suggest the beginning of the end for the long streak of robust resale profits.

Despite this, the majority of sellers are expected to continue enjoying “substantial gains,” as noted by Domain’s chief residential economist Nicola Powell in an interview with SBS News.

Nonetheless, this marginal decline in nationwide profitability might be an indication of a decelerating property market, potentially leading to a drop in home prices in the foreseeable future.

“While that shift is small, I think it is significant because what it’s telling us is that resale profitability is a lagging indicator and tends to follow changes in home pricing,” she explained.

“We’ve got some of our capital cities now going backward in price and particularly in some of our markets, we are seeing an increase in loss-making resales.”

A chart showing profits on hous

REA Group Senior Economic Analyst Megan Lieu said realestate.com.au data also revealed a drop in profitability.

In the past six months to July, 94.4 per cent of home resales made a profit, down from 94.9 per cent in the previous six months to January, she said.

But while properties are seeing larger average losses as profitability declines, some markets are soaring.

Where are people making and losing money on property?

While slightly fewer properties are making a profit compared to 12 months ago, successful sellers are still enjoying record returns.

Median resale profits climbed to record levels of $458,000 for houses and $237,000 for units nationally.

In the capital cities, median house profits were even higher at $552,000.

Sydney posted the country’s largest resale returns, with the median house vendor achieving a profit of $739,500.

Meanwhile, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide are increasingly standing out as the strongest markets for seller returns, with almost every resale delivering a gain.

A table where some houses are making losses

Perth recorded the greatest proportion of profitable house resales, with 99.6 per cent of sellers making a profit on their transaction. Brisbane led the unit market, where 99.5 per cent of resales generated a positive return.

In contrast, Melbourne remained the weakest capital city market for units. More than one in four sellers sold for less than their original purchase price, while Melbourne also recorded one of the highest shares of loss-making house resales, alongside Canberra.

Surprisingly, some areas saw both record profitability gains and losses over the year.

Powell explained that record-high losses come from a small pool of sales.

“Those losses are perhaps large because they’re in financial strife,” she said.

“Or perhaps they’ve maybe leveraged themselves too much; they’ve stretched themselves too much to keep up with voracious price gains.”

Home values and sale volumes fall

As overall profitability has fallen, home values and the number of properties sold have declined, according to Cotality.

In its latest report released on Monday, the group found that home values had fallen by 0.7 per cent in July and fewer people had listed their properties.

A chart showing units and profits

Cotality Head of Research Gerard Burg said that nationally, total home listings sat 1.1 per cent below the five-year average over the four weeks ending 26 July.

“There remains a mismatch between the pricing expectations of buyers and sellers,” Burg said in the report.

“Capital city auction clearance rates have remained below 50 per cent since late May, although they have moved up from the low 40s range in mid-to-late June.”

A chart showing units and losses

Lieu said that higher interest rates and tax changes from the federal budget are also contributing to a market slowdown.

“We expect prices to fall further in 2026, however, the extent of the decline will depend on the trajectory of interest rates and supply,” she said.

A growing divide

Looking at property markets across Australia shows a “growing divide” in prices that Powell expects will continue.

On the one hand, the largest property markets — Melbourne and Sydney — are seeing prices weaken, while smaller markets in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane continue to soar.

A table showing areas recording housing losses

“Both Melbourne and Sydney are seeing an uplift in housing supply, so that increase in housing stock is giving buyers more choice,” Powell explained.

While those capitals could continue to fall in price, it could be some time before other cities hit a price ceiling.

A table showing where people are profitting of housing

Powell said these shifts in profits and losses are normal in the property market.

“Making money off of property is about being in it for the long game,” she said.

“Staying put increases your chances of actually making a healthy profit upon reselling that home, because you’re riding the waves and the turns that make up the property price cycle.”


Courageous Confession: Beth Walker Breaks Silence on RHORI Husband Brian Pontarelli with No NDA Constraints

Season one of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island is mired in controversy, with the spotlight sharply focused on star Rulla Pontarelli‘s husband, Brian, and his alleged extramarital escapades.

EXCLUSIVE: 'RHORI' Husband Brian Pontarelli's Ex Beth Walker Explains Why She's Speaking Out Now and Insists There's 'NO NDA' About Their Relationship

The scandal centers on whispers and accusations that Brian is involved with Beth Walker. Some cast members have claimed that the affair is far from over, casting a shadow over the reality show’s first season.

In an unexpected twist, controversy reignited when Beth Walker shared several photos featuring herself with Brian on social media. Yesterday, Reality Blurb secured an exclusive interview with Beth, shedding light on her motivations behind making these private glimpses public.

Some of the women brought up Brian’s indiscretion, allegedly with a woman named Beth Walker, and insisted it was still going on.

After Beth posted some photos with Brian yesterday, Reality Blurb exclusively spoke to her about why she decided to pull the trigger and post the pics of her and him. 

“I was trying so hard to take the high road,” she began. “But after seeing his first interview, calling it the darkest time of his life.. I couldn’t resist (sharing the photos).”

Beth also explicitly insisted there is “no NDA about our relationship” and called that “just another lie he hides behind.”

“I was cryptic in my posts, but not anymore,” she added. 

As Reality Blurb reported, Beth shared a photo of her and a shirtless Brian on her Instagram Story yesterday, and both were smiling. 

“Funny,” she wrote. “For the ‘darkest time’ of your life, you sure smiled a lot.”

She went on to share two more photos with Brian, writing, “My camera roll remembers your ‘darkest time’ a bit differently.”

She later added, “Amazing how your ‘deepest, darkest time’ somehow produced 2 1/2 years of photos like this.”

Rulla, for her part, took to her Instagram Story to share a photo of Beth and call her out for being a homewrecker. 

“This is the attempted home wrecker, Beth Caron Walker, from Cranston, Rhode Island. Here she is having fun with [Paul O’Connor], who is foolish enough to waste his time with her. Good luck, bud! Take care! Please take her!” Rulla captioned the pic, which showed an image of Beth dancing with Paul, a food and fashion enthusiast from Boston.

RHORI Rulla Ponatrelli Blasts Brian's Ex Mistress as a Homewrecker

Paul ended up responding with some posts in which he went at Brian and tagged Rulla. 

In an Instagram Story post, which he has since removed, Paul showcased an image that seemed to feature himself with Beth as he labeled Brian a “Foot Fetty” and confirmed he was a non-follower.

In a second now-deleted post, Paul called out Brian as “Lyin creepy Brian,” “Dr. Sole Mates, DPM,” and “Foot Fetty Brian,” and he warned his followers of Brian’s “excessive BS” and insisted he was a “sole liar” and “sketchy stepper.”

Beth, for her part, posted more and insisted a “mic drop” is coming.

Season two of RHORI is currently filming, and based on all of these posts, it seems inevitable that the topic of Brian’s affair will be unavoidable. 

Marine Vet Officer and Suspect Killed in Las Vegas Shooting

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Tragedy struck in Las Vegas on Tuesday when a police officer, who had previously served as a Marine, was fatally shot in the line of duty while attending to an incident involving an armed individual. Authorities have confirmed that the suspect was also killed during the confrontation.

In response to a distress call about a person brandishing a firearm and seemingly under the influence, officers and police drones rapidly descended on a business located in the 4500 block of East Tropicana Avenue shortly before 4 p.m., as reported by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Sheriff Kevin McMahill

Sheriff Kevin McMahill disclosed that the officer, after being critically wounded by gunfire, was swiftly transported to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

Officers engaged with the armed suspect near Mountain Vista Street beneath the Interstate 11 underpass. It was there that the suspect opened fire on them, leading to at least one officer discharging their weapon in self-defense.

The exchange proved fatal for the suspect, who was declared dead at the location.

A 30-year-old officer was wounded during the exchange and taken to University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill said during a news briefing.

“A 30-year-old Las Vegas police officer was then worked on heroically by the Clark County Fire Department, other officers and EMS,” McMahill said. “He was transported to UMC where nurses worked to save his life.”

Hospital where officer was pronounced dead

The sheriff said the officer was a Marine veteran who had worked for the police department since November 2023. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

“Unfortunately, our officer has passed,” the sheriff continued.

McMahill said the officer was a Marine veteran who had served with the police department since November 2023.

“A person who served this country and this community,” McMahill said. “As you can imagine, I have lots of grieving police officers and a grieving community.”

The police department offered its condolences to the officer’s family and pledged to support them “in every way we can in the days ahead.”

A police officer was killed responding to a reported gunman

The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

Other law enforcement agencies also mourned the officer’s death.

“The Nevada State Police extends our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the fallen officer, and to our partners at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department,” the agency said in a Facebook statement. “Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.”

Meghan Markle’s Milestone 45th Birthday Snubbed by Royal Family, Experts Say

In the wake of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent visit to the United Kingdom, it seems the icy relationship with King Charles III is thawing. However, royal watchers shouldn’t anticipate any ostentatious displays for the Duchess of Sussex’s birthday. Markle, who gained fame on the television series “Suits,” is turning 45 shortly after her children, Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie, made their long-awaited visit to Highgrove House to meet Charles and Queen Camilla in July. As this renewed connection sparks curiosity, many are left wondering how the royal family plans to acknowledge Meghan’s birthday on August 4.

According to royal commentator Tom Sykes, who spoke to Page Six on Meghan’s big day, there would certainly be some type of gesture from Charles. “The king is a scrupulously polite man, and I’m quite certain he would wish to send his daughter-in-law his birthday wishes,” he told the outlet. Royals expert Kinsey Schofield concurred, but believed the As Ever owner should temper her expectations and to expect Charles to send a “modest gift ‘through his staff,'” as Page Six wrote. Charles and Camilla may extend their birthday wishes, albeit privately, but Sykes added that it’s unlikely that Prince William and Princess Catherine would follow suit.

A few days leading up to the occasion, royal correspondent Jennie Bond shared insights with the Mirror, suggesting that if relations between Charles and Meghan are amicable, a phone call or birthday card might be expected. Bond emphasized the importance of Meghan joining the Highgrove visit, noting, “The children deserve to see some family harmony: it would have been damaging to have to explain that their mother wasn’t invited.” Before this family gathering, there was no shortage of speculation regarding potential tensions between Meghan and the royals.

Signs that King Charles III is making amends with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

In the lead-up to the anticipated reunion with King Charles III, rumors swirled about whether Meghan Markle and the children would accompany Prince Harry on his transatlantic trip. Tensions were reportedly high in May as whispers of palace drama emerged when Harry purportedly made demands concerning Meghan’s reception at Buckingham Palace. An insider told Heat World, “Harry has been coming in with all these demands on behalf of Meghan, and it’s already rubbing a lot of palace aides up the wrong way.” Despite the undercurrent of unrest, King Charles appeared willing to embrace the visit. “King Charles is looking forward to welcoming the Sussexes this summer, but Prince Harry is extremely nervous over how Meghan will be received,” the source added.

Around that same time, Meghan seemed to send a subtle message to Charles and the family that she and Harry wanted to reconnect to their royal lifestyle. For Prince Archie’s 7th birthday in May, she made an Instagram post that featured a throwback photo of her son as a baby sleeping on Harry’s chest at the royals’ Frogmore Cottage — back when the Sussexes were part of the royal family. The timing of the post, as Meghan and the kids were presumably gearing up to visit grandpa, seemed to be a tiny olive branch.

The previous year, Prince Harry and Meghan did not reach out to mend fences, notably skipping any public acknowledgment of Charles’ birthday in November 2025. In contrast, Prince William and Princess Catherine took a moment to send their best wishes to the king.

Atlanta Mother Devastated by Misdiagnosis: Lab Error Leads to Unnecessary Hysterectomy, Sparks Legal Battle

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An Atlanta woman’s ordeal began with a grave cancer diagnosis that led to a life-altering surgery, only to reveal later that the procedure had been performed due to a laboratory mistake, as detailed in recently filed court documents.

Cassandra Barksdale, aged 43, received alarming news last March, when doctors mistakenly informed her that she faced a terminal diagnosis, confusing her biopsy results with those of another patient. This lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, brings her experience to light and has been reported by The Post.

Her journey began at Kaiser Permanente Southwood Medical Center in Jonesboro, Georgia, in January, where she sought assistance for uterine fibroids, following episodes of concerning bleeding.

The biopsy performed was mismanaged, as another individual’s tissue sample was misidentified as hers, according to information within the court filings.

Cassandra Barksdale, who was wrongly diagnosed with endometrial uterine cancer, speaking at a press conference.

Cassandra Barksdale was wrongly diagnosed with endometrial uterine cancer by Kaiser Permanente Southwood Medical Center. 11Alive

By March 2025, Barksdale received the shocking news of being afflicted with “high-grade, aggressive endometrial uterine cancer.” Despite this, a later CT scan indicated there were no signs of cancer or its spread.

A doctor “recommended a total hysterectomy,” which included removing her cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. She also had four lymph nodes removed.

Pathology reports showed no signs of cancer, but doctors recommended she should undergo chemotherapy. 

But in September 2025, doctors told Barksdale that the cancerous tissue belonged to a different patient. They were seemingly unaware they were living with the disease.

This was around four months after Barksdale was given the news she had cancer.

Barksdale alleged negligence and claimed she suffered “sustained, permanent and irreversible injuries,” and the plight has left her with a “fear of future medical treatment… and distrust.”

“My sons went into a deep depression,” Barksdale revealed at a press conference Tuesday, describing the impact of her plight on her family.

“I had to contact my kids to let them know that I have five years to live and that I’m going to die because I have aggressive cancer.”

“I started contacting other attorneys to try to get trust funds so that way I could leave my house and have trust for my kids. It took a big hold over my family.”

She admitted that while relieved she didn’t have cancer, she experienced some mixed emotions.

“I was excited that I didn’t have cancer,” she said.

Kaiser Permanente Southwood Comprehensive Medical Center.

The lawsuit was filed against Kaiser Permanente.

“But I was still upset because the person out there that got my tissue and was thinking that they only have fibroids, they’re walking around for seven months thinking they only have fibroids, and I was the one with the cancer.

“So it made me feel very, you know, I was very angry and sad, and I was very concerned about the other person.”

Barksdale’s lawyer, Roderick Edmond, was bewildered that the tissue mix-up occurred.

“We’ve got computers, we’ve got science, we’ve got AI, how the hell did this happen?” he told reporters.

Kaiser Permanente acknowledged the error. 

“Ms. Barksdale should not have experienced this,” a spokesperson said. 

“We have highly trained staff and very thorough processes in place to prevent errors like this from taking place. After this occurred last year, we took immediate steps to ensure it could not happen again.”

Barksdale is seeking $10,000 in damages and a jury trial.

Family Alleges Designer’s Death on Yacht Was a Homicide

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The family of a New York fashion designer, who was tragically discovered dead aboard a high-end yacht, is gearing up to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against the vessel’s owner, a prominent investor.

Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra, aged 33, had arranged to meet Christopher Durnan on the evening of August 4, 2025, aboard his yacht named Ripple. The meeting, taking place at the exclusive Montauk Yacht Club in the Hamptons, was meant to discuss her swimwear brand, East x East.

However, what was supposed to be a business discussion turned into a nightmare when Durnan, around midnight, was seen running down the dock unclothed, desperately calling for assistance as he reported that his guest, identifiable by her blonde hair and blue eyes, had lost consciousness.

Good Samaritans rushed to board Ripple in a bid to save her, but their efforts were in vain as Nolan-O’Slatarra was pronounced dead onsite.

Seeking justice, the designer’s bereaved family has announced their intention to initiate a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit against Durnan, with plans to file it in New York Supreme Court. This legal action marks one year since they received the heartbreaking news of Nolan-O’Slatarra’s sudden demise.

It accuses Durnan, who is believed to have invested more than $200,000 in Nolan-O’Slatarra’s beauty boutique, of causing her death through assault and negligence.

The filing claims Durnan, a father-of-two, ‘intentionally and wrongfully assaulted’ the fashion designer without detailing the specific accusations against him.

It further accuses Durnan of gross negligence, recklessness and wanton conduct that directly caused Nolan-O’Slatarra’s death – either individually or in combination with one another.

The family is now seeking ‘to recover damages for the personal injuries and conscious pain and suffering sustained by Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra prior to her death’ as well as punitive damages and pecuniary damages to her family, according to the filing obtained by the Daily Mail. 

Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra, 33, the founder of swimwear brand East x East, was found unresponsive aboard a ritzy yacht in Montauk on August 5, 2025 before being declared dead at the scene

Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra, 33, the founder of swimwear brand East x East, was found unresponsive aboard a ritzy yacht in Montauk on August 5, 2025 before being declared dead at the scene

Nolan-O'Slatarra's family is now planning to file a wrongful death suit against Christopher Durnan, the owner of the yacht who had invested more than $200,000 into the fashion designer's beauty boutique

Nolan-O’Slatarra’s family is now planning to file a wrongful death suit against Christopher Durnan, the owner of the yacht who had invested more than $200,000 into the fashion designer’s beauty boutique

The yacht where Nolan-O'Slatarra was found unresponsive is pictured

The yacht where Nolan-O’Slatarra was found unresponsive is pictured 

But the summons comes as the Nolan-O’Slatarra family continues to press the Suffolk County police for answers about her mysterious death.

‘We are in the same place where we were this time 12 months ago,’ a source close to the family told the Irish Independent.

‘We knew, and were being told, very little then — and we know even less now.’

Detectives have only said that an initial post-mortem examination ‘did not show evidence of violence and her final cause of death is pending further investigation.’

Sources have previously speculated that Nolan-O’Slatarra succumbed to a drug overdose after photographs from the plush yacht showed a dusting of mysterious white powder across a seat on the 50-foot cabin-cruiser.

However, sources close to the family told the New York Post that an independent autopsy they had commissioned showed the designer had only ‘trace amounts of cocaine’ in her system.

Instead, they claimed, it found some sort of assault led directly to Nolan-O’Slatarra’s death.

Nolan-O'Slatarra's family has denied she died of a cocaine overdose

Nolan-O’Slatarra’s family has denied she died of a cocaine overdose

The fashion designer had recently celebrated the opening of her East x East popup shop at Gurney's Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa

The fashion designer had recently celebrated the opening of her East x East popup shop at Gurney’s Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa

Durnan had previously been accused of assault when Michael Balfe, a retired firefighter, claimed in a 2022 lawsuit he was ‘viciously attacked, bit and assaulted’ during a gig at New York’s Webster Hall.

Balfe, 61, said the unprovoked assault on September 11, 2021 – the 20th anniversary of 9/11 – left him ‘seriously injured both physically and mentally.’

He sued Durnan for battery and Webster Hall for negligence, claiming security guards at the storied East Village venue, which has hosted the likes of Madonna, Metallica and U2, didn’t step in fast enough to protect him.

Criminal court filings reveal Durnan was arrested on misdemeanor charges, including possession of a controlled substance and assault, but pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was handed a one-year conditional discharge.

He claimed, however, that he was acting in ‘justifiable self-defense’ and that Balfe was the ‘initial aggressor’ in their civil suit, which was settled in December 2023. 

An attorney representing Durnan now maintains that he was not responsible for Nolan-O’Slatarra’s untimely death.

Robert Holdman instead claimed that Nolan-O’Slatarra went limp between 10.30pm to 11pm on the night of August 4, and Durnan feared she was having a heart attack.

At that point, Durnan tried to perform CPR but it was to no avail, the lawyer claimed.

‘She was gone almost immediately,’ Holdman told New York Magazine last year. ‘She was non-responsive.’

The lawyer then went on to claim that his client stripped his clothes off that night because they were ‘soaked’ with Nolan-O’Slatarra’s vomit. 

Self-made entrepreneur Martha grew up in Carlow, Ireland before moving to New York and creating a jet-setting life of luxury for herself that's often associated with Manhattan's elite

Self-made entrepreneur Martha grew up in Carlow, Ireland before moving to New York and creating a jet-setting life of luxury for herself that’s often associated with Manhattan’s elite

Nolan-O’Slatarra arrived in the US about a decade ago and soon took to her glam new life in the Big Apple, telling The Irish Independent in a 2024 interview that she ‘loved’ living on the Upper East Side.

She was seen sipping champagne, taking a private jet to Nashville for a concert and cozying up to her sales exec boyfriend Nicholas DiRubio during a helicopter ride in TikTok posts.

The fashionista went on to establish several companies, including fashion accessories brand Duper and luxury swimwear label East x East.

But the petite designer was also involved in a legal dispute when a former employer claimed in a 2022 lawsuit that she stole $34,000 from a company bank account.

She denied the allegation, and the case was settled.

Nolan-O’Slatarra also married and later split from a man named Sam Ryan, finalizing an uncontested divorce just months before her death.

The Daily Mail has reached out to an attorney for Nolan-O’Slatarra’s family for more information. An attorney representing Durnan could not be reached for comment. 

Jetstar Introduces New Charges for Overhead Locker Use on Flights

In a groundbreaking move for budget travelers in Australia, Jetstar has announced an upcoming change that will transform how passengers travel light—or not. Beginning in February 2027, the airline will implement a fee for those who wish to place items in the overhead compartments, potentially ending the chaotic scramble for space that frequent fliers know all too well.

This decision follows feedback highlighting the anxiety-inducing moments of having bags weighed at the gate and the rush to secure a spot in the overhead bins, Jetstar revealed in a Wednesday statement. With this update, the airline joins the trend already popular among low-cost carriers in the U.S. and Europe, where customers pay for overhead luggage space.

However, travelers can still bring certain items for free, provided they fit comfortably under the seat. Jetstar clarified that personal items like a purse, laptop bag, or small backpack would remain free of charge. Should passengers opt to use the overhead space, costs will start at 25 Australian dollars (approximately $18) per trip, with the fee adjusting according to the journey’s length.

In a fresh twist, Jetstar plans to allow bags up to 10 kilograms (about 22 pounds) in the overhead compartments, and these will no longer be checked for weight at boarding time. Moreover, Jetstar will relax the current 7-kilogram (15 pounds) limit for the small bags placed under the seats.

Aviation companies in Australia and New Zealand have previously introduced charges for checked luggage, seat selections, and even some onboard services. An industry expert pointed out that, in asking for overhead locker fees, Jetstar is setting a new precedent in the region.

“It will ruffle feathers because Australian travelers have got such high expectations,” said Sharon Petersen, CEO of AirlineRatings.com. “For such a long time they lived in a bubble of full-service options only.”

Jetstar said the change would reduce frustrations at boarding gates.

“By giving customers an underseat bag with the option to add Priority Carry-on, we can make better use of overhead locker space, streamline boarding and help more flights depart on time,” Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully said in a statement.

She added that the move would ensure customers only paid for what they needed. Petersen, however, said Jetstar’s base fares remained higher than those of low-budget carriers in Europe that had brought in similar policies.

“Jetstar’s starting price is generally well above what Ryanair or Wizz Air can offer, largely because Australia lacks that level of competition and because wages, taxes and operating costs sit much higher here,” she said.

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Prosecutors Report Babysitter’s Alleged Assault on Toddler Results in Severe Injuries

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Inset: Katrina Evans (McLennan County Sheriff’s Office). Background: The McLennan County Jail in Waco, Texas (Google Maps).

A Texas woman finds herself on trial, facing potentially lengthy incarceration after accusations of severe child abuse directed towards a toddler she was babysitting surfaced, reportedly due to the child’s misbehavior.

Katrina Lanett Evans, aged 34, is charged by the McLennan County District Attorney’s Office with one count of first-degree injury to a child, alongside two counts of third-degree injury to a child.

The charges stem from alleged incidents in 2023 involving the two-year-old she was caring for and her own daughters, who were ages three and five at the time of the reported abuse, according to law enforcement officials.

Following her arrest in August 2024, as documented in jail records, Evans’ trial commenced on Monday. She faces these child abuse allegations and an additional count of retaliation, based on court records obtained by Law&Crime.

The state’s opening statement included an explanation that the defendant allegedly provided to Child Protective Services agents, according to a courtroom report by Waco-based CBS and Telemundo affiliate KWTX.

“When you are in a rage and just popping, you don’t know your own strength and how hard you are hitting a baby,” Evans allegedly said.

Prosecutors allege the defendant was attempting to justify or excuse violence meted out to the 2-year-old during potty training efforts.

Ultimately, the little girl suffered a broken jaw, broken bones in her wrist and hand, as well as bruises and scratches “from her head to her toes,” a nurse from Falls Community Hospital testified on Monday.

The emergency room nurse went on to describe additional injuries to the child, including white circular scars akin to cigarette burns and a “U-shaped” bruise seemingly caused by blows from a belt buckle.

The toddler was first treated at a hospital in Marlin — a small town roughly 30 miles southwest of Waco. After that, she was transported to a children’s hospital in Temple, the nurse told the jury.

The babysitter both inflicted extensive physical trauma on the 2-year-old and failed to seek medical care for her, prosecutors say.

The lesser counts relate to allegations that Evans struck her own children on their backs, legs and ribs with switches, shoes, a metal towel rack and clothes hangers, according to law enforcement.

On Monday, the defendant’s attorney deferred making his opening statement.

The case is being tried before the 19th State District Court and will continue on Tuesday.

If convicted as presently charged, she faces upward of 99 years in state prison. Since her arrest, Evans has been detained in the McLennan County Jail on a combined $254,000 bond.

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NY Tragedy: Heartbroken Father Condemns Murderers of His Children to ‘Special Place in Hell

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In a tragic twist of fate, a grieving father is grappling with the appalling loss of his four beloved children, allegedly murdered by none other than their grandmother and mother in their upstate New York home. His words paint a picture of fury and heartbreak, as he declares that these two women deserve a “special place in hell.”

Sarah Myers, aged 44, along with her 64-year-old mother, Amy Steadman, were reportedly involved in a chilling plot to murder the children on June 10 before ending their own lives. This revelation was made public by Mechanicville Police Chief William Rabbitt on Tuesday, strongly aligning with the grave suspicions held by the bereaved father, Brady Harmon.

“I was certain my kids were murdered,” Brady Harmon conveyed to News10, clearly affected as new details emerged. “And now I know those two were responsible,” he confirmed, his voice tinged with a deep sense of betrayal and grief.

Brady Harmon’s tragic narrative unfolds with Harper, 13, Hudson, 11, and Gracelynn, 10, having succumbed to poisoning. Meanwhile, 10-year-old Gavin Harmon faced a brutal end, stabbed while attempting to defend himself, according to Chief Rabbitt, painting a harrowing picture of the children’s final moments.

“My kids went through hell,” Brady Harmon revealed in his interview with WRGB. “To poison them and to stab them is a monstrous act that deserves nothing less than a special place in hell.” His anguished words echo the unfathomable ordeal his children endured.

Brady Harmon, who had been locked in a bitter custody dispute with his ex-wife Myers, lives in Utah and hadn’t seen his children in person since November 2019.

His children were supposed to spend the summer in the Beehive State before they were killed.

Investigators revealed Tuesday they found a note written by Steadman which stated that “the author accepts responsibility for what occurred and states that they believed killing the children was the only way to keep them safe from alleged abuse in Utah.”

Cops also found letters they suspect were written by Myers where she also claimed her children had been abused.

“Although those writings were unsigned, the author repeatedly referred to ‘my babies,’ expressed anger toward the Utah family court system, made allegations that she and the children had been abused while living in Utah and complained that she had been unable to obtain legal representation,” Rabbitt told reporters.

“Whatever [Myers and Steadman] believed justified their actions, the deliberate murder of four children cannot be described as protection,” he blasted.

Brady Harmon has categorically denied the allegations, and Rabbitt revealed police could independently verify the claims.

Harmon had previously claimed Steadman didn’t want him to see his children.

Rabbitt revealed Steadman had visited several pharmacies in the days leading up to the June 10 killings – and had messaged her daughter about the sadistic plot.

Text messages included “discussions regarding obtaining medications, where the murders would occur, how those medications would be administered, how the children would be brought together, what they would be told and how suspicion could be avoided,” according to the police chief.

“In one exchange, Sarah Myers instructed Amy Steadman that the medications should be administered between 10:30 a.m. and noon so they could be finished before a scheduled telephone call at 6 p.m. with the children’s father,” Rabbitt said. 

Later that morning, “as the children failed to respond in the manner that Steadman and Myers had anticipated,” one of the women messaged the other saying: “‘It’s not working. We need another option,’” Rabbitt said. 

Gracelynn complained about her stomach hurting, prompting Steadman to message her daughter, “Gracie is aware.”

Investigators combed through Steadman’s internet history – where they found several sickening searches.

She researched medication reactions, with later searches including “Where is the most fatal place to be stabbed’,” which produced results about a specific artery as well as the neck.” according to Rabbitt.

Brady Harmon said he spoke with Myers on the day of the murder, and was told to call back the next day. 

Myers reportedly told him that the children were sick, but would be able to chat on June 11.

The bodies were not found until June 23 when cops swooped on their home carrying out a welfare check.

Days after the bodies were found, Rabbitt said the human remains were too badly decomposed, which made it difficult for responding cops to identify them.

Syringes were also found in Steadman’s home, leaving Brady Harmon with unanswered questions.

“They stabbed my son; they poisoned my children,” he told the Times-Union.

“All in the delusional state of, ‘We’re doing this for your benefit.’”

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