Former working royal Meghan Markle has announced that she’s rebranding her lifestyle company before hard launching a single product. The Duchess of Sussex shared the news via Instagram with a post revealing the new name just a few weeks before her Netflix series premieres.  The brand launch started last March when Markle introduced the idea of “American Riviera Orchard,” which, as far as anyone could tell, sold some homemade preserves. There were photos that showed celebrities receiving samples from a limited batch, but nothing beyond that besides a website collecting email addresses – until now. In the video launch of the newly branded “As Ever,” the former royal explains that she chose a name that made more sense. However, multiple outlets are reporting that Markle could not get the name America Riviera Orchard trademarked, eventually leading to the shift. And then things got even more complicated. Since the brand launch, the owner of the United States-based clothing brand “As Ever,” which he says has been in business since 2015, posted on social media about the newfound attention. He assured customers that he has no affiliation with the Duchess of Sussex. Designer Mark Kolski wrote in a post on Instagram: “I want to say thank you to all the old friends who know and love our small family brand As Ever, and also say hi to all those that have just become aware we exist.” “In the last 36 hours there has been an outpouring of support and concern regarding recent events around our namesake brand. We are aware. We are not affiliated,” he added. “It’s 2025. We are grateful to still be here making clothing in New York & New Jersey,” the post said. “We are grateful for all the customers coast to coast and world wide that have supported our venture. We will continue As Ever.” The Duchess of Sussex shared the news in an outdoor-based video posted to Instagram featuring a brief cameo from her husband, Prince Harry, who can be heard saying, “It’s recording,” before handing her a phone.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (@meghan) “The cat’s out of the bag,” Markle says in the clip. “I’m shocked we’ve kept this a secret for so long. In two weeks my show is coming out, which I’m so excited for. And also my business, which I think there has been a lot of curiosity about.” “Last year, I had thought, ‘American Riviera, that sounds like such a great name.’ It’s my neighborhood; it’s a nickname for Santa Barbara, but it limited me to things that were just manufactured and grown in this area,” she continued. “Then Netflix came on, not just as my partner in the show, but as my partner in my business, which was huge. So I thought about it, and I’ve been waiting for a moment to share a name that I had secured in 2022, and this is the moment, and it’s called ‘As Ever,'” Markle said. She then explained that the new website is meant to reflect her defunct lifestyle brand, The Tig. “As Ever essentially means as it’s always been, and if you’ve followed me since 2014 with The Tig, you know I’ve always loved cooking and crafting and gardening — this is what I do,” Markle went on. “And I haven’t been able to share it with you in the same way for the past few years, but now I can, so as things are starting to trickle out there, I wanted you to hear it from me first.” “Of course, there will be fruit preserves; I think we’re all clear at this point that jam is my jam. But there are so many more products that I just love, and now it’s time to share them with you. So I just can’t wait for you to see it. Thanks, guys!” she concluded. Comments for the post are disabled. The logo features a palm tree flanked by two hummingbirds, with a photo of Markle and her daughter, Princess Lilibet, debuting on the brand’s website. This announcement comes just before the release of Markle’s Netflix show, “With Love, Meghan,” which is slated to begin streaming on March 4.

Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) admitted on Tuesday that the Democratic Party’s media strategy was outdated at best — and that Republicans, according to an assessment laid out by Fox News host Jesse Watters, had their number. Watters raised the issue during a recent broadcast of “The Five” on Fox News, where he described in detail how information got to the people in the new conservative media ecosystem. WATCH: Watters: We are waging a 21st century information warfare campaign against the left…What you're seeing on the right is asymmetrical… Someone says something on social media, Musk retweets it, Rogan podcasts it, Fox broadcasts it.. and by the time it reaches everybody, millions… pic.twitter.com/EccQutLW0J — Acyn (@Acyn) February 17, 2025 “We are waging a 21st-century information warfare campaign against the Left and they are using tactics from the 1990s,” Watters said. “They are holding tiny press conferences, tiny little rallies. They’re screaming into the ether on MSNBC. This is what you call top-down command and control. You get your talking points from a newspaper and you put it on the broadcast network and then it disappears.” He went on to describe the different strategies currently being implemented on the Right — strategies developed in part because the Left has long had a stranglehold on legacy media outlets in the United States. “What you’re seeing on the Right is asymmetrical. It’s like grassroots guerrilla warfare. Someone says something on social media, Musk retweets it, Rogan podcasts it, Fox broadcasts it. And by the time it reaches everybody, millions of people have seen it. It’s free money. And we’re actually talking about expressing information. They are suppressing information,” Watters continued. Murphy responded to the Fox News host in an X post, conceding that his assessment was correct and arguing that Democrats needed to find a way to break out of their old habits if they wanted to win. “This is true. And until the left builds an infrastructure to confront this reality — and stops acting like political communication is still just buying millions of TV and digital ads every two years — we are cooked,” he said. This is true. And until the left builds an infrastructure to confront this reality – and stops acting like political communication is still just buying millions of TV and digital ads every two years – we are cooked. https://t.co/U0ZMhFULTl — Chris Murphy ? (@ChrisMurphyCT) February 18, 2025  

One paddleboarder in Los Cabos had the most incredible wildlife experience thanks to a group of friendly whales! In an awe-inspiring video on social media, these absolutely massive marine creatures emerged from the water right next to the human’s craft. As the majestic animals splashed past, they couldn’t have been more than several feet away. What a life-changing experience this must have been! @milton_bartender El de el paddle Board tuvo la mejor experiencia . #loscabos #ballenas ♬ sonido original – Milton_bartender Bartender Milton Guzmán captured the breathtaking encounter on camera. While filming from behind what appeared to be an outdoor bar, Milton zoomed in on the paddleboarder as the group of whales drew impressively close. He got some amazing footage of these spectacular mammals swimming right by the human, who looked pretty tiny in comparison! Internet users can’t get over this paddleboarder’s spectacular animal interaction. Screengrab from TikTok Over three million people have watched this astonishing video on social media. Commenters couldn’t believe what an extraordinary occurrence they’d seen. “We just witnessed the best moment of someone’s life this is incredible,” wrote one user. Screengrab from TikTok Another chimed in, “That person’s life officially peaked in that moment. Nothing else could ever compare!” Screengrab from TikTok “I would never stop talking about this if it were me and I would make it my whole personality,” a third person joked. “That is magical.” Screengrab from TikTok Of course, this wouldn’t be the first paddleboarder to get this close to a whale. In fact, some people have gotten even more chummy with these beautiful creatures! For example, these paddleboarders were minding their own business when a huge whale swam so close to their tiny craft, they could have reached out and touched the animal if they’d wanted to! It’s truly mind-blowing what some people experience on the water, isn’t it? You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Paddleboarder Gets The Heart-Stopping Show Of A Lifetime From Curious Whales appeared first on InspireMore.

Artist. Inventor, Visionary. Tinkerer. Toymaker. Whatever title you bestow upon Guillermo Galetti, it fits. Using only recycled materials, he creates moving sculptures that delight the world. He has FUN playing with his creations, and his art will make the grumpiest grump crack a grin. @zorki59 Guillermo Galetti, also known as Ladrón de Chatarra, is an Argentine artist who specializes in turning scrap metal into stunning biomechanical sculptures. Drawing from his experience as both a physical education teacher and a blacksmith, his creations often replicate the movements of humans and animals. His work has captured global attention, with much of its popularity driven by viral exposure on social media. ♬ original sound – Zorki – Zorki As a child, he was known as the “Junk Thief.” In his father’s workshop, he had childhood adventures with toys he created from discarded car and airplane parts. Inspired by the environment and his father’s kindness and generosity, young Guillermo became a physical education teacher at Villa La Angostura, Patagonia, Argentina. Using his knowledge of physical motion, blacksmithing skills, and ingenuity, Guillermo builds unique bio-mechanical moving sculptures that replicate real movement. His pieces operate by turning a crank, flipping a lever, or rolling along a flat surface to activate the mechanics. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Dose Of Art (@art_dailydose) While developing his “toys,” he felt his mission was to “find a didactic and economical way to illustrate sports movements through metallurgy.” That mission adds realistic-seeming movements like the head-banging rock star, complete with flopping locks of long hair. Slash from Guns N’ Roses shared a video featuring that innovative piece, which of course helped it go viral. Moving His Sculptures To An Online Audience As his pile of moving sculptures grew, his wife talked him into sharing them on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those first few posts hit a chord with audiences, entertaining us as we got lost watching Guillermo “play” with his creations. His joy is infectious. His Instagram account now boasts 1.5 million followers, and he closed out 2024 by surpassing one billion views. He has a YouTube channel but doesn’t post much there. As a physical education instructor, Guillermo focuses on creating many sports pieces. He has even recreated the iconic Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi lightsaber battle from “Star Wars.” His moving sculptures will delight any audience. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Argentine Artist Transforms Recycled Materials Into Insane Moving Sculptures appeared first on InspireMore.

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