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Barry Keoghan clears the confusion about name pronunciation
Barry Keoghan has finally settled the debate about how to pronounce his surname.
It turns out the BBC Radio 1 host who has been saying it correctly all along deserves a pat on the back.
The Banshees of Inisherin star, 33, appeared on Greg James’ Breakfast Show on 11th March, where the pair bonded over the ongoing public confusion around the Irish actor’s last name.
James, who pronounces it “Kee-oh-gan,” revealed he regularly gets pushback from listeners insisting he has it wrong.
“Every time I say it on the radio,” James said, “people are like, ‘It’s not Kee-OH-gan.’ I’m like, ‘It is!'” Keoghan was delighted, asking who exactly was spreading the incorrect version, to which James joked it was “everyone.”
Keoghan was unambiguous about the correct pronunciation, offering a simple rule of thumb: “Until a Keoghan tells you it’s not how you say it, well then you know.”
He was equally clear that the alternative, shortening it to something closer to “Kee-gan”, simply would not do.
“No, Kee-gan is wrong. It sounds like an infection,” he quipped.
As for how James himself remembers the correct pronunciation, he offered a rather memorable, and very adult, explanation involving the famous full-frontal scene at the end of Saltburn.
Keoghan has previously suggested his tricky surname may actually have been an asset.
“I find that if you have a difficult to pronounce name, you’re more likely to go far, especially in the U.S.,” he told Geek Ireland in 2022, pointing to Saoirse Ronan as a fellow example.
“So, maybe it’s a benefit having a peculiar name.”
Stephen A. Smith weighed in on Megan Thee Stallion’s breakup with Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson, and he’s not holding back.
On his Straight Shooter show, the ESPN host questioned why Megan chose to make details of the split public, particularly her allegations of infidelity.
“I don’t know what happened in their relationship. Don’t wanna know, ain’t none of my damn business and none of y’all’s either,” Smith said. “But Megan Thee Stallion made it so… Why? How come you just couldn’t break up and go on your merry way?”
Smith argued that personal matters should be kept away from the public eye, suggesting that even if wrongdoing occurred, it didn’t need to be revealed publicly.
He sharpened his tone at one point, saying, “These women just chirp, chirp, chirping all over the damn place.”
The commentary sparked debate online, with clips of Smith’s remarks circulating widely.
Some fans defended Megan’s right to speak her truth, while others echoed Smith’s call for discretion.
The fallout came after Megan confirmed the breakup through a representative, citing a lack of trust.
She alleged Thompson’s infidelity, though the NBA star has not publicly addressed the situation.
WNBA player Lexie Brown also stepped in to deny speculation about her involvement.
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Olivia Wilde’s latest red-carpet appearance has ignited widespread debate over health, beauty standards and Hollywood pressures.
The actress and director attended the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival this week to promote her new film The Invite.
But instead of the film taking center stage, the 42-year-old’s noticeably thinner frame drew alarm from fans and commentators.
Images and video clips circulating online show her face appearing gaunt, with pronounced cheekbones.
Social media reactions ranged from “She looks exhausted” to speculation about possible use of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic. m
Some medical professionals even invoked the term “Ozempic face” to describe her appearance, warning about the risks of rapid weight loss.
The conversation quickly broadened into a critique of Hollywood’s relentless beauty standards.
Observers noted that Wilde’s situation highlights the pressure women in the industry face to maintain a certain image, often at the expense of wellbeing.
Away from the red carpet, Wilde was also spotted with ex-husband Jason Sudeikis, dropping off their children, Otis and Daisy, at school.
The former couple finalized custody arrangements in 2023 after ending their seven-year engagement in 2020.
On the personal front, Wilde has reportedly begun dating Caspar Jopling, the ex-husband of singer Ellie Goulding, following her split from Harry Styles.
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