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Ashley Tisdale unfollows Mandy Moore, Hilary Duff: ‘Toxic mom group’
Ashley Tisdale says she’s walked away from a friendship circle she once thought was supportive, describing it as “toxic” and comparing it to the dynamics to high-school groups.
In a candid essay for The Cut about her experience, the High School Musical star explained that being repeatedly excluded from social gatherings with her group of fellow mums left her feeling hurt and sidelined, so much so that she eventually cut the ties.
Tisdale, 40, wrote that the group initially felt like a village of friends who could share the ups and downs of motherhood, but over time she began to notice subtle exclusion, from being left out of hangouts to awkward seating arrangements at dinners.
Social media only made her feel worse.
She recalled once sitting alone after putting her daughter to bed and suddenly feeling “totally lost as to what I was doing ‘wrong’ to be left out.”
Eventually, Tisdale sent a group text saying, “This is too high school for me and I don’t want to take part in it anymore,” and decided to prioritise her own well-being.
She told fellow stars and pals that motherhood already brings enough challenges without having to question whether people around you truly support you.
Her decision sparked online speculation, particularly after she unfollowed a few celebrity mums on social media, including Hilary Duff and Mandy Moore, leading some fans to connect them to the group she mentioned.
However, a representative for Tisdale denied the essay was about Duff, Moore or Meghan Trainor, saying the piece wasn’t intended to call out specific individuals.
While some members of the circle reportedly tried to smooth things over with her, Tisdale felt that the overall atmosphere had become unhealthy for her own mental health.
In her essay, she emphasised that she doesn’t consider most of the women in the group “bad people,” but that the dynamic stopped being positive for her.
Tisdale’s reflection has sparked broader conversations online about the complexities of adult friendships and how even small social groups can feel like strangers, especially during significant life transitions such as parenthood.
Her openness has resonated with many who have experienced similar social challenges, highlighting how much adult relationships can sometimes mirror the childish behaviour we embrace in school years.
Entertainment
Meghan Markle’s £14 bookmark breaks the internet
The Duchess of Sussex’s latest literary accessory vanished from virtual shelves in under 24 hours, marking the second time in a month that one of her bookmarks has flown out of stock.
Under her lifestyle label As Ever, Meghan introduced a fresh design stamped with the words “Hold that thought,” priced at £14.83 and fans did just that before clicking “buy.”
The slim page-holder arrived alongside curated bundles themed around slow afternoons and cosy evenings.
While the standalone piece is gone for now, shoppers can still snap it up as part of gift sets ranging from £35.60 to £129.05.
The speedy sell-out follows January’s debut design, which carried the handwritten phrase “fell asleep here” and was crafted in partnership with a female-led workshop in the New Forest.
That first drop also disappeared quickly though once deliveries landed, not everyone was impressed.
Social media critics wasted no time dissecting the product, with some questioning its quality after a video circulated appearing to show it slipping from a page.
Supporters praised the UK craftsmanship and snapped up the new release without hesitation, applauding the duchess’s flair for turning a simple reading tool into a talking point.
Entertainment
‘I’m hanging on by a thread’
Bijou Phillips is facing one of the toughest battles of her life.
In a rare and emotional interview, the 45-year-old model and actress revealed she is “hanging on by a thread” as her urgent search for a kidney donor continues.
Phillips, who is currently undergoing dialysis at UCLA Health’s CORE Kidney program, admitted she has been waiting for a transplant for over a year.
“I’ve needed a transplant for a year. I’m sort of hanging on by a thread,” she told Us Weekly.
Born with underdeveloped kidneys, Phillips previously received a life-saving transplant from a friend in 2017.
But nearly a decade later, that kidney is failing.
“The medication you take when you’re transplanted is very toxic to the kidneys,” she explained.
“So when you get a transplant — heart or liver or kidney — within a decade, you’re probably going to need a kidney transplant.”
The Almost Famous star acknowledged the precariousness of her situation. “I could make it on dialysis for a couple of years, or I could get an infection in my line tomorrow and be gone in a few days,” she said.
“I’m really hopeful, [but] it’s an extremely urgent situation.”
Beyond her own health, Phillips says her fight is fueled by her devotion to her 12-year-old daughter, Fianna, whom she shares with ex-husband Danny Masterson.
“Now I’m a single mom, and things are different,” she said. “I want to be here for her, and I have to be here for her. The fight is back. I’m it. I’m all she’s got.”
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Cruz Beckham calls Jackie Apostel band’s ‘hidden’ powerhouse
Cruz Beckham has credited his girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, for band’s success, confessing that she is the woman behind his career.
The young musician, 21, has been carving out his music career and kicked off his UK tour in on Wednesday in Birmingham.
It marked a major milestone for Cruz, who has been building up to his sold out tour following the release of his single, For Your Love.
Joined by his band The Breakers, the son of David and Victoria performed songs from his album, Lick The Toad at Mama Roux’s.

Meanwhile, Cruz’s girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, 30 supported him throughout the tour, proudly showing of his tour merchandise – a hoodie with all of his tour dates on the back.
And now he has told how Jackie is the woman behind his success.
Alongside a snap of the beauty, he penned: ‘I don’t think anybody understands how much Jackie does for us.
‘Throughout these last few years Jackie has connected the band, connected teams, constantly making sure s**t gets done, none of this would be happening without her.
‘Just a little appreciation post for the fifth member of the breakers. She is the driving force of the band. She has gone overboard with making sure content all of you see is the best of the best.
‘Jackie we are forever grateful for you and I hope you know, we appreciate you more than you can imagine.’
The couple have been together since 2024, after they were first spotted together at Glastonbury.
Earlier this month, Cruz released the music video for his new single For Your Love.
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