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New Bachelorette Taylor Frankie Paul is weighing in on the possibility of her ex, Dakota Mortensen, showing up on the hit reality dating show.

“[If] he’s here, he wants to try, like, that wouldn’t shock me,” The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star, 31, told Entertainment Tonight in a clip shared by host Zachary Reality via X on Monday, October 21. “And also like, kind of the same thing with bad news from him. Shocker, you did it again, like it’s just like, for me, I wouldn’t be shocked.”

Taylor dated Dakota, 32, after she and ex-husband Tate Paul divorced following the infamous MomTok swinging scandal. The controversy involved Taylor hooking up with various couples within their ultra close Mormon community, including Miranda McWhorter and her then-husband, Chase McWhorter.

Taylor and Dakota first started dating in 2022, going on to welcome their son Ever before their September 2024 split. (Taylor also shares daughter Indy and son Ocean with her ex-husband.)

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While speaking to Us Weekly in September shortly after she was announced as this year’s Bachelorette, Taylor admitted she had not yet told Dakota that she would appear on the hit dating show.

“I have not confirmed it with him. It’s just not something that’s been on, like, my priority list to confirm with him,” Taylor exclusively told Us at the time. “I don’t know exactly how he’ll react or feel, but he does know that we opened the gates of dating other people. [He’ll] probably [be] sad. I assume that it’s like, ‘Whoa, she’s gonna be dating people, a lot, and then also, in front of me,’ and that’s probably gonna be kind of hard to watch.”

She continued, “I can’t speak for him, but I’d assume it wouldn’t be the best news he’s heard on that day.”

Dakota seemingly reacted to the casting news via his Instagram Stories on September 10. “Had so many curve balls today and every time I am always reminded there is nothing more important than God and family ❤️,” he wrote alongside a selfie. “Life is too short.”

Dakota reiterated that he has nothing but support for Taylor two days later.

“I am happy for Tay, and I hope she finds happiness,” Dakota captioned a September 12 TikTok video, parodying Taylor’s previous upload wishing to be the next Bachelor Nation lead.

Taylor had previously made her own video, detailing how much she wanted to join the show by lip-synching Lindsay Lohan’s Super Bowl commercial about looking for love. Dakota appeared to reference that video in his own upload on the platform.

“Is this how it works to be the next Bachelor?” Dakota asked in his own video, also mouthing along to Lohan’s sound.

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“Hi, my name is Lindsay and I’m searching for love,” Lohan, 39, originally said, in a parody of The Bachelor. “I’m recently single, I think, and I’m looking for someone I can spend the rest of my life with — or at least the rest of my probation with. A little about me: I’m an actress, a singer [and] an entrepreneur.”

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Adult content creator Sophie Rain is breaking down her reasoning behind donating $121,000 of her OnlyFans subscription earnings to Feeding America.

“I didn’t want to keep a single dollar of that money,” Rain, 21, said in an exclusive statement to Us Weekly. “If I can turn attention from my content into food on someone’s plate, then I’m going to do it every time.”

Rain shared a screenshot on Sunday, October 26, of her September payout from OnlyFans — which reportedly included more than $151,000 in gross income, $121,116 in net — alongside an alleged thank you note from Feeding America’s Chief Development Officer, Casey Marsh.

“Thanks to you guys we were able to raise $121,000 on my OnlyFans to feed the homeless in America!” she wrote via X at the time. “That’s 1,210,0000 [sic] meals to families in need, couldn’t have done it without you guys!”

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Feeding America has not publicly confirmed the donation. Rain explained that the organization is “one of the few” that she trusts “to stretch every dollar,” adding, “I wanted to help real families, in my country, in real time.”

Rain explained that she launched the #GoonForGood campaign in September for her birthday, but it has since transcended that.

“This started as a birthday idea, but it’s grown,” she said. “People who never even heard of OnlyFans before told me they donated too. That means something.”

While Rain received some backlash online, Rain noted that she doesn’t let the haters get to her.

“Some people called it weird. Some laughed. But the result is 1.21 million meals. I’ll take that
over their approval any day,” she said, before addressing the negative discourse of the adult content industry becoming involved with charities. “The stigma doesn’t feed anyone. If someone’s hungry, they don’t care where the help comes from. They just want to eat.”

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For Rain, this is not her last initiative in giving back.

“I’m not done. This wasn’t a stunt. It’s a model. We make so much money in this industry. It’s
time more of us did something useful with it,” she said. “Grateful for everyone who made this possible. The meals are real. The love is too.”

Rain made headlines in 2024 when she claimed that she made a whopping $43 million in a year, and shared that her family has been “very supportive” of her endeavor.

“I didn’t tell them when I started it. At first, I kind of kept it a secret, and then they found out and they were upset,” she told People in an interview at the time. “I was kind of nervous at first because I wasn’t sure what they were going to think of me as, if that makes sense.”

She added, “I just told them straight up that, ‘I post content online, this is what I do. If you can support me or you don’t support me, and I’m sorry, but I can’t help you guys.’ But regardless of the situation, they didn’t care. I’m their child and they love me.”

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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)—Standard Bank has announced the de-commissioning of the Unayo payments platform effective October 31, 2025.

While Unayo is also undergoing de-commissioning in other African countries, the Malawi decision becomes effective from October 31, 2025.

Between June 2025 to the effective date of de-commissioning, Standard Bank Plc has been undertaking a seamless transition and transfer of our customers from Unayo to other payments channels available under the 247 Digital Banking ecosystem.

Unayo was launched in Malawi in September 2021.

Said Head of Brand and Marketing Tamanda N’gombe; “Our immediate priority is to ensure a seamless transition for all affected clients, merchants, and partners. A comprehensive closure plan was designed to minimize any disruption, including providing clear communication, guidance on alternative solutions as well as required support.”

Ng’ombe said in arriving at its decision, Standard Bank Plc put weighty and comprehensive consideration into consultations with key stakeholders, review of their feedback and needs, and exploring alternative approaches and solutions to maintain seamless digital payment services.

“We would like to reassure all our stakeholders that this decision will not deter Standard Bank Malawi from exploring new and more innovative solutions that will continue to benefit communities, businesses and many others,” she said.

The Head of Brand and Marketing added that Standard Bank remains deeply committed to the success of this nation and will continue to be guided by our purpose, which is Driving Malawi’s Growth.

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By Jones Gadama

In a nation where leadership often grapples with the challenges of governance, President Peter Mutharika’s recent decision to conduct government business from his private residence at Page House in Mangochi is both remarkable and revealing.

This extraordinary move follows the shocking revelation that Kamuzu Palace—the official seat of the Malawian presidency—has been left in a deplorable state, rendered uninhabitable by the wanton destruction, looting, and appalling acts committed by supporters of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) following the loss in presidential by former President Lazarus Chakwera.

The gravity of this situation cannot be overstated.

The presidential palace, a symbol of national unity and authority, was subjected to unprecedented vandalism and desecration.

Reports detail that MCP operatives, who occupied the palace during Chakwera’s presidency, not only looted valuable state property but also defiled the very walls with human excrement—a grotesque act that speaks volumes about the disregard for national dignity and decorum.

Such actions are not merely acts of vandalism; they represent a deep betrayal of the trust bestowed upon public servants to safeguard the nation’s heritage and institutions.

It is profoundly disheartening that President Chakwera has remained silent in the face of these atrocities.

His failure to publicly condemn the actions of his party’s supporters suggests a troubling denial of the reality and magnitude of the damage inflicted.

This silence raises uncomfortable questions about his leadership and accountability.

When a leader fails to denounce such egregious misconduct, it inadvertently signals complicity or at least tacit approval.

Malawi deserves leaders who uphold justice and take unequivocal stands against wrongdoing, regardless of political affiliations.

Against this backdrop of destruction and neglect, President Mutharika’s response stands out as a testament to his unwavering dedication to the Malawian people.

By choosing to operate from his private home, the President has demonstrated selflessness and a remarkable commitment to ensuring that governance continues uninterrupted—despite the personal inconvenience this entails.

A private family residence is meant to be a sanctuary for one’s loved ones, not a makeshift government office.

That President Mutharika willingly embraces this sacrifice underscores his prioritization of national interest over personal comfort.

The situation creates multiple layers of inconvenience and challenges.

Running government operations from a private residence does not provide the same level of security, infrastructure, or administrative efficiency that an official state house offers.

Yet, President Mutharika has taken this step to maintain continuity in leadership and service delivery.

This decision reflects a leader deeply connected to his responsibilities and mindful of the welfare of Malawians who expect stability and effective governance.

Moreover, the damage inflicted by MCP supporters is not just physical but symbolic.

It is an assault on Malawi’s collective spirit and institutional integrity. Such behavior undermines public confidence in political actors and threatens to erode the democratic norms that are vital for national progress.

The looting and desecration of Kamuzu Palace cannot be allowed to go unpunished. Justice must prevail.

The Mutharika administration has a solemn duty to ensure that all individuals implicated in this criminal behavior are thoroughly investigated, arrested, and prosecuted according to the law.

Only through accountability can Malawi begin to heal from these wounds and restore respect for its cherished institutions.

In condemning these acts, it is also imperative to recognize the courage and resilience of President Mutharika.

His leadership during this difficult period sends a powerful message that the presidency transcends bricks and mortar; it is about serving the people with integrity and dedication, regardless of the circumstances.

His heart for Malawians shines through this adversity, and for that, he deserves commendation.

The political landscape in Malawi is often fraught with tensions and challenges, but the recent events surrounding the presidential palace should prompt all stakeholders to reflect on the importance of respect, accountability, and unity.

Political rivalry should never devolve into destruction of national property or acts that degrade the dignity of the state.

Malawi’s future depends on leaders who champion the rule of law and foster an environment where governance is conducted with honor and respect for the nation’s heritage.

The current situation is a stark reminder that political power must be wielded responsibly.

The actions of Chakwera’s cronies have not only inconvenienced the President but also disrespected the Malawian people.

The damage to Kamuzu Palace is a blow to national pride, and it is incumbent upon all citizens and leaders to reject such behavior unequivocally.

President Peter Mutharika’s decision to run government affairs from his personal residence is a courageous and commendable act of leadership.

It highlights his commitment to the people of Malawi, even when faced with personal discomfort caused by the reckless and condemnable actions of political opponents.

The Mutharika government must move swiftly to hold those responsible for the desecration of Kamuzu Palace accountable, ensuring that justice is served and that such violations never happen again.

As Malawi navigates this challenging chapter, it is clear that true leadership is measured not by comfort or convenience but by the willingness to prioritize the nation’s welfare above all else.

President Mutharika has shown this leadership in abundance.

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Influencer Nara Smith is sending a message to fans amid online speculation she used a surrogate to welcome her fourth baby with husband Lucky Blue Smith.

“Women’s bodies are pure magic — divinely designed to create, grow and nurture life. We become the bridge between heaven and earth guiding life into this world,” Nara, 24, wrote via Instagram on Monday, October 27. “With that our bodies transform and stretch. I used to feel the need to bend and force it back into how it used to look only to realize that it has been home to four other bodies. This final stage is filled with grace and slowing down🤍.”

Alongside the message, Nara shared an image of her holding newborn Fawnie Golden as she posed for a mirror picture with her abs visible underneath a cropped cardigan. In another photo, Nara showed off her midsection while sitting with Fawnie on her lap.

The post came days after Nara shared the same image via her Instagram Story, rocking the cream sweater and low-rise linen pants. “Rise and shineee,” she wrote at the time.

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Nara announced earlier this month that she and the model welcomed their fourth baby together. The pair wrote in a joint Instagram post, “She’s here! Welcome to the world little angel 🤍.”

The couple are also parents to daughters Rumble Honey, 4, and Whimsy Lou, 18 months, and son Slim Easy, 3. Lucky Blue, for his part, also welcomed daughter Gravity with ex-girlfriend Stormi Bree Henley in 2017.

Nara has been candid about her decision to raise multiple children, relatively close in age, at a young age.

“Lucky had Gravity when he was really young,” Nara told GQ Hype in 2024. “It felt like a natural thing, ‘Yeah, I think I’m ready to have kids.’ When I’m 40, they’ll be 20, and we’ll grow up together. I want to build my life with them rather than trying to integrate them into my life later and it worked out great. I love being a young mom.”

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Nara rose to fame online for her videos of elaborate homemade meals she cooks for her family, which has since created conversation about the “trad wife” movement — a term describing women who raise families in a “traditional” stereotype. Nara, meanwhile, has denied the idea.

“The other day, someone brought it up to me, and they were like, ‘You have a very traditional way of life.’ I’m like, ‘What do you mean?’” Nara said on a July episode of Jay Shetty’s “On Purpose” podcast. “We split chores. I work. My husband works. We have children. We split everything. I cook because I love to, not because I have to. Lucky cleans. There was nothing traditional.”

In 2024, Nara exclusively told Us Weekly that she and Lucky Blue tune out others’ opinions. “I think [people] just project whatever they’re feeling onto us because it might be easier for them,” Nara shared at the time. “We just do our thing. And if it resonates, it does. And, if it doesn’t, that’s fine.”

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From his marriage to Gwyneth Paltrow to his engagement to Dakota Johnson, Chris Martin’s relationships have made headlines throughout the years.

The Coldplay frontman briefly dated Lily Sobhani before he met Paltrow at one of his band’s concerts in 2002. The pair quickly hit it off and tied the knot one year later. After welcoming daughter Apple and son Moses in 2004 and 2005, Martin and Paltrow announced their “conscious uncoupling” in March 2014.

“It is with hearts full of sadness that we have decided to separate,” Martin and Paltrow announced on her Goop website, noting that they had been “working hard for well over a year” to make their relationship work. “We have come to the conclusion that while we love each other very much we will remain separate. We are, however, and always will be a family, and in many ways we are closer than we have ever been.”

Following their split Martin had relationships with Jennifer Lawrence and Annabelle Wallis, before he started dating Johnson in 2017. After nearly seven years together, a source told Us Weekly that the pair secretly got engaged.

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“Chris and Dakota have been engaged for a while now, but they’re not the type to make some huge public announcement because they try to keep their relationship as private as possible,” the insider explained in March 2024. “They’re not in a huge rush to get married and don’t have a final wedding date set just yet.”

Johnson and Martin reportedly split for good in June 2025.

Keep scrolling to learn more about Martin’s dating history:

Lily Sobhani

Martin dated the music events producer in the early 2000s, eventually admitting that the song “Warning Sign” on the 2002 Coldplay album A Rush of Blood to the Head is about their breakup.

“The track is about breaking up with my girlfriend,” he told the Irish Examiner in August 2022. “It was tough.”

Gwyneth Paltrow

After meeting backstage at one of his Coldplay concerts, Martin started dating Paltrow. They got married in December 2003 before welcoming daughter Apple in May 2004 and son Moses in April 2006.

In March 2014, the duo announced that they were splitting — or “consciously uncoupling” — in a Goop blog post.

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“It is with hearts full of sadness that we have decided to separate,” the statement read. “We have been working hard for well over a year, some of it together, some of it separated, to see what might have been possible between us, and we have come to the conclusion that while we love each other very much we will remain separate.”

The statement went on to say that Paltrow and Martin will “always” be a family and “in many ways” are closer than they had ever been since their breakup.

“We are parents first and foremost, to two incredibly wonderful children and we ask for their and our space and privacy to be respected at this difficult time,” they shared. “We have always conducted our relationship privately and we hope that as we consciously uncouple and co-parent, we will be able to continue in the same manner.”

Martin and Paltrow finalized their divorce in April 2015, but have continued to remain good friends and coparents since.

“It’s not quite [a] brother, but we are [a] complete family,” Paltrow told Vanity Fair in a March 2025 interview. “He is there for me through anything, and vice versa. It feels much better when everybody can be together and people can let go of the more difficult, painful parts of what led to a divorce and focus on the things that led to the marriage in the first place. Once you fully let go of ‘We used to sleep in the same bed’ vibes, a world of possibility opens up.”

Jennifer Lawrence

In August 2014, Martin seemingly confirmed his romance with Lawrence during a Coldplay concert when he reportedly made a Hunger Games reference and appeared to blow a kiss in the Oscar winner’s direction.

They briefly split in October 2014 before allegedly getting back together after being spotted on a dinner date that December. The twosome called it quits again in July 2015.

“Jen has been working nonstop and they never saw each other,” a source told Us, noting that their relationship “ran its course.”

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Annabelle Wallis

Following his split from Lawrence, Martin was spotted on a dinner date in New York with Wallis. They were photographed several times before seemingly splitting sometime in 2017.

Dakota Johnson

Us confirmed that Martin started dating the actress in December 2017.

“Dakota and Chris are definitely dating,” an insider shared. “They’ve gotten to know each other really well and are very comfortable [with] one another. Chris sends Dakota his music to get her opinion. It’s more than just a fling.”

In September 2018, Johnson revealed in an interview with Tatler that she was “very happy” with Martin without sharing any more details regarding their relationship.

Nearly two years later, Johnson directed the music video for Coldplay’s 2019 single “Cry Cry Cry.”

“I wrote the story and pitched it to the band like every other director did, and they chose mine,” Johnson told Marie Claire in May 2020. “Not because they’re partial to me at all.”

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After sparking engagement speculation for years, a source confirmed to Us in March 2024 that the pair got engaged “a while” ago and already started wedding planning.

“They absolutely plan on having Apple and Moses there, and they wouldn’t feel complete without inviting Gwyneth too,” a source said. “Dakota and Gwyneth have grown very close over the years and they consider themselves family at this point. One of the most important things to Chris is how beautifully Dakota fits into the lives of him and his children.”

After nearly eight years together, Martin and Johnson reportedly split in June 2025.

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Kenneth Leland Morgan — the man who allegedly dressed in a Nazi costume before striking a University of Georgia student with a beer stein — posed for his mugshot in an orange jumpsuit after being stripped of his now infamous Gestapo costume. TMZ…

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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-A fintech company, MoPay and agriculture manufacturing firm Thanthwe Farms emerged top winners of the 2025 Phuka micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) awards sponsored by Standard Bank Plc.

The Phuka awards came amidst calls by Standard Bank Plc and government for small businesses to step up efforts in contributing to much-needed foreign currency by intensifying the export drive.

MoPay and Thanthwe Farms dominated the awards by winning in their respective categories of technology and manufacturing before capping the glittering awards night on Wednesday in Lilongwe as overall winners in the Best SME and Best Woman-led business of year, respectively. Each received a total of K9 million.

Leading calls for export intensification, Chief Executive Phillip Madinga said the MSME sector which accounts for 47 percent of GDP, has the potential to reverse years of foreign currency shortages in Malawi.

He estimated its export value at U$2 billion annually if each of the country’s 1.6 million MSMEs exported a minimum of U$100 worth of goods monthly.

“We can only hope to achieve this if we work collectively to harness the potential of small business. Our decision to partner SMEDI and government for these awards aligns with our track record of supporting MSMEs in economic recovery and growth efforts,” said Madinga.

He said entrepreneurship thrives on responding to challenges and solving complex economic and societal problems.

“Through these prestigious awards Standard Bank Plc would like to recognize and partner those MSMEs rising to the occasion in helping address Malawi’s economic problems through innovative approaches,” he added.

New Principal Secretary in the reconstituted Ministry of Industrialisation, Business, Trade and Tourism Wiskes Nkombezi hailed the partnership by Standard Bank and the Small and Medium Enteprises Development Institute (SMEDI) Corporation to recognise the MSME sector through the Phuka awards.

“SMEs represent the backbone of our economy. They play a crucial role in employment generation, providing jobs and opportunities within our communities which promotes inclusive growth and social cohesion,” said Nkombezi.

For his part SMEDI Acting CEO Otaniele Chezani said the awards represented the power of turning every dream into reality and in the transformation of the country’s economy.

“The power to transform Malawi does not only rest in the ivory tower boardrooms, but in the workshops, farms, and small factories of the every day dreamers who don’t give up,” said Chezani.

Other category winners of the 2025 Phuka awards are Feco Investments (Agribusiness), Adventures by Colby (Tourism), Yami Gemstones (Mining), EnviroSolutions (Green Business), and Milanzi Interiors (Furniture and Joinery).

Category finalists each received K2 million and a certificate of recognition.

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George Clooney was reportedly “boiling with anger” after reading scandalous claims made against him in Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir … according to OK! In “Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice”, published…

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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Former President Joyce Banda has called for stronger and more strategic investment in Malawi’s mining sector, describing it as a potential catalyst for the country’s economic transformation.

Speaking on Monday upon her arrival at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where she attended the TANA High-Level Forum on Peace and Security, Dr. Banda emphasized that Malawi must move decisively to protect and fully benefit from its mineral resources.

She noted that the global demand for Africa’s natural resources is intensifying, urging government and investors to ensure that the country’s mineral wealth particularly the rutile deposits in Kasiya, Salima District is properly managed for the benefit of Malawians.

“The world is scrambling for Africa’s resources, and Malawi must not be left behind. We need to safeguard our minerals and ensure they contribute to transforming our economy,” said Banda.

She highlighted that the continent currently faces more than 50 conflicts, many of which she said are fuelled by external interests that exploit divisions and corruption to destabilize African nations.

“The forum provided an opportunity for African leaders to reflect on homegrown solutions for peace and development,” said Banda.

The TANA Forum is a premier African platform that brings together heads of state, policymakers, and development partners to deliberate on pressing peace and security challenges affecting the continent, and to propose innovative, sustainable solutions.

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