Consumers are outraged after popular chip brand, Pringles, appeared to be trying to subtly rip them off by shrinking tube slices on the sly.
Manufacturing for Australia and New Zealand has shifted from the USA to Malaysia recently. And fans of the cult snack have not taken the news lying down.
Many took to Twitter to complain about the decreased tube size but increased price per serving. Most were disappointed their hands no longer perfectly fit into the tube, when once that was Pringles appeal.
“Is this Pringles can getting smaller or my arm getting fatter?” one wrote on Twitter. “Pringles cans have gotten smaller, and the struggle larger,”wrote another.
Pringles issued a statement in response to the backlash.
“The equipment we use in Malaysia is a bit different to our sister factory in the US,” it said.
“You’ll notice that both the chip and the can are a little smaller to fit with the production facility.
“The cost of making them was going up and up unfortunately we needed to build in a small price increase with the new cans to help cover some of these costs.”
We’re just going to go ahead and say it: Not Good Enough.
Kim Kardashian and her svelte 54-kilogram figure hit the beach for a family day with her two kids, North and Saint, at Casa Aramara in Punta Mita, Mexico on August 18.
The reality star showed off her slimmed-down physique in a nude-coloured string bikini as she built sandcastles alongside her daughter and son, who perfectly reflected their muma’s style in pint-sized matching swimwear.
And while the world continues to be treated with more glimpses of adorable baby Saint, many can’t help but note just how incredible Kim’s curves looked as she enjoyed the quality time with her and her husband’s mini-mes.
The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star has been very vocal about her weight loss journey since the birth of her son in December last year.
After a gruelling diet and exercise plan plus a non-surgical tummy tuck, it’s clear that Kim is finally feeling comfortable in her skin.
North and Saint loved playing on the beach with their mum!
The trio rocked coordinating looks in beige swim suits.
Last week, Kim underwent the non-invasive procedure conducted by her beloved cosmetic dermatologist, Dr. Simon Ourian.
According to the expert’s site, “The collagen layer of the skin is heated up so that the skin contracts under the laser’s effects,” he explains of the treatment.
“The tightening of the skin is noticeable right away after you have the procedure and there is generally little recovery time following the laser skin tightening.”
Taking to Snapchat throughout the procedure, Kim mused: “Dr. Ourian time #HateHimNowLoveHimLater.”
Kim’s hard work and dedication is clearly paying off!
The sisters share plenty in common, including their cosmetic surgeon of choice!
The mother-of-two has been on a mission to get slim-Kim back ever since the birth of her eight-month-old last December.
The selfie queen revealed her motivation to lose weight in a tell-all blog post on her site earlier this week.
“Having a positive self-image has always been important to me because it affects so many aspects of my life: My work, my relationship with my husband and my life as a mum,” she wrote.
The social media maven went on to explain that after the birth to her daughter North she was “nervous about whether I’d be able to get back to anywhere near my pre-pregnancy weight and feel confident again.”
WATCH: Kim snapchats her non-surgical tummy tuck. Gallery continues after the video!
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Kim, pictured shortly after the birth of baby number two (L), has slimmed down dramatically since!
After “a good six or seven months”, the brunette beauty finally felt like herself again, which is why she “decided to set goals” for herself to make the bounce back easier when it came to welcoming her second child.
“I was motivated, but it was tough!” she quipped, adding “It isn’t easy to just bounce back.”
But Kim pushed through her doubts, and with the help of her rapper husband, who she says is both her biggest supporter and toughest critic, she was able to “feel confident about owning all my curves and showing them off.”
Watch Kim talk about her weight loss goals in the video player below! Post continues…
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So how exactly has Kim surpassed her 30 kilogram weight loss goal? Well, the answer to that lies on her dinner plate, which contains a range foods carefully constructed from a trusted celebrity meal plan called the Atkins diet.
The renowned celebrity diet is nothing new to the A-lister, who previously turned to the Atkins diet after the birth of her first daughter North in 2013.
To get slim Kim back, the mother-of-two has indulged in a variety of foods including proteins in the form of fish, chicken, eggs and meat, lots of colourful vegetables and low-glycemic fruits such as berries and cantaloupe.
For her daily serve of dairy, Kim munches away on Greek yogurt and some (but not all) cheeses, and healthy fats like nuts, avocados and olive oil – all the while staying hydrated by consuming 1.3 – 1.8 litres of water.
The star’s strict diet is key to her weight loss success.
Nowadays, Kim’s day on a plate would begin with a breakfast made up of rolled oats, strawberries and pecans.
For lunch, the brunette beauty would munch away on a turkey burger with chipotle aioli, tomato, pickles and onions, and for dinner the TV personality would eat grilled chicken with asparagus, tomato and mozzarella.
To tide over the mid-morning and early-arvo tummy grumbles, she would also snack on assorted fruits and veggies, from cherry tomatoes, capsicum, peaches and honeydew melon.
The diet actually sounds rather delicious and perhaps more importantly, achievable.
And it’s easy to see the hard work pay off!
As a meal plan, it aims to promote a quick but steady weight loss in the body by keeping carbohydrate consumption to around 40 grams per day, all the while keeping your daily calorie intake from around 1500 to 1800.
And because we simply can’t have one without the other, Kim also incorporates regular workout sessions into her daily routine.
By working her trainer Don performing repetitions of 20 hill sprints, sets of sit-ups, jogging for endurance and stretches to lengthen muscle, she has been able to slim down and tone up at the same time.
You go, girl!
Kim keeps her followers posted every step of the way.
British singer Adele has had to post a tearful apology to fans after she was struck down with the flu before a concert and forced to cancel a highly anticipated gig.
The superstar took to Instagram and Facebook to inform those with tickets to her Phoenix, Arizona, concert that she would need to postpone due to a cold.
She wrote to her millions of followers: “After the postponement of last night’s show at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix AZ, we are pleased to announce that we have been able to reschedule this show to Monday, November 21st 2016, at the same venue.
“Tickets for the original show (August 17th, 2016) will be honoured on the new date.
The 28-year-old promised fans she would reschedule the postponed show and said it broke her heart to pull out when she knew so many of them would have flown from interstate for the performance.
“I’ve enjoyed my tour so much and cancelling shows has not been something I want to do,” she added.
“I’m so sorry to let you down. I know lots of people will be flying in from all over. It’s the last thing I want to do but I have to look after myself because I’ve got so many more shows to do.”
This week, Kerri-Anne Kennerley marked a very special milestone with her husband John as he continues to recover from a spinal cord injury in hospital.
The TV personality celebrated the pair’s 32nd wedding anniversary by his bedside, posting a touching tribute to the man she loves so much.
“We have had a wonderful 32 years together,” she posted alongside a photo of both herself and John.
“Can’t wait until he comes home at the end of the year,” she says, referring to the time that her love is supposed to be allowed to leave the hospital.
This is one couple who are still so in love.
The heartwarming image features a beaming Kerri-Anne leaning down over her bed-ridden husband.
He is smiling from ear-to-ear, with a card resting on his chest that says “love you forever”.
Kerri-Anne recalls her heartache at her husband’s accident in the video below. Post continues.
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The 62-year-old has supported her husband since his life-changing injury five months ago that left him partially paralysed.
She has previously said that his progress in recovering from the broken neck he sustained has been “very slow”.
But she has revealed that she is currently transforming their house and garden to make it wheel-chair friendly in preparation for her 75-year-old husband’s homecoming at the end of the year.
The TV personality is humbled by the support from fans since her husband’s accident. Watch her touching thank you message in the clip below.
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Sources have been quick to suggest that Rob's often-bumpy relationship with Blac Chyna may have contributed to his increasing stress levels.
Rob Kardashian is one devoted husband-to-be!
The reality TV star has just confessed that catering to Blac Chyna’s pregnancy cravings each month costs a lot of money… like, a ridiculous amount.
Rob revealed that his bill for food delivery last month topped out at nearly $17,000!
He made the shock revelation during a Facebook live chat, admitting that he gets all of her favourite foods delivered to their house to keep her happy.
That’s some expensive food, Blac!
The sock designer admitted that he gets takeaway almost every single day.
Blac disagreed, saying she didn’t have any pregnancy cravings, but relented when Rob pointed out that her orders are very specific!
The 28-year-old mother-to-be told fans she’s obsessed with Philly cheesesteak.
Rob is happy to do whatever it takes to keep his bride-to-be happy.
The brother of Kim Kardashian also revealed that he is ready to get hitched, and anticipating his impending wedding.
“If it was up to Rob, literally we would go tomorrow!” Blac said, adding that it was important to her to get married “the traditional way”.
Rob definitely agreed with that: “Every woman deserves a beautiful wedding, not when they’re pregnant.”
Rob and Blac’s reality TV is on its way! Get a sneak peek of the drama in the clip below.
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Meanwhile Rob has slammed his family, calling them “disgusting”.
The comment followed a massive fight with Kourtney, after Blac reportedly posted emojis that appeared to represent her slapping Kylie Jenner.
After seeing the post, Kourtney was said to be furious.
Kourtney was reportedly mad at Blac for seemingly dissing Kylie.
Rob is NOT happy with the Kardashian klan.
Kourtney confronted her brother, who was not happy at all after he was put through the wringer.
According to the Kardashian sister, Rob then flew off the handle, saying “I’m gonna go on the red carpet tonight and I’m gonna tell everybody how I have the worst, most unsupportive, disgusting family.”
Ouch.
Keep up with this latest Kardashian fight in the clip below.
Brazilian authorities say that they have video proof that Ryan Lochte and the other US swimmers were vandals, not robbery victims, and made up the story to cover up their drunken antics.
Speculation is mounting about the validity of US swimmer Ryan Lochte and his 3 teammate’s claims that they were robbed at gunpoint in Rio by men posing as police officers.
Brazilian authorities now say that they have video proof that the athletes were vandals, not robbery victims, and concocted the story to cover up how they paid off petrol station attendants after one of the swimmers kicked down a door.
“The surveillance tapes show that there was no violence against the athletes at the gas station,” said Civil Police chief Fernando Veloso at a press conference on Thursday. “Their claim that they are a victim of an assault or robbery or any kind of violence is not true.”
Veloso demanded that the athletes — Ryan Lochte, James Feigen, Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz — should “provide apologies to the city of Rio.”
But the swimmers’ harrowing story might not all be lies.
It is believed that a firearm was pointed at Lochte by one of the security guards at the gas station and the swimmers are believed to have paid 100 Brazilian reals and a $20 bill to cover the vandalism.
While Veloso said potential charges could include false communication of a crime and damaging private assets they were unlikely because the petrol station has been reimbursed for the damage and the owner was not pressing charges.
“This kind of crime will not lead to their arrest,” Veloso said.
Lochte had returned to the US on Monday, but two other swimmers, Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger were stopped at the airport on Wednesday.
Olympic organisers defended the actions of the athletes, offering the explanation that they were just “kids” whose enjoyment got a little out of hand in the Rio atmosphere.
“These kids tried to have fun, they tried to represent their country to the best of their abilities,” Rio 2016 spokesman Mario Andrada told reporters.
“They competed under gigantic pressure. Let’s give these kids a break. Sometime you take actions that you later regret. They had fun, they made a mistake, life goes on.”
Since the video claims none of the swimmers have issued public statements.
UPDATE: Police confirm Cheyenne has been found. She turned up for school this morning after going missing since yesterday afternoon. It is not clear where she spent the night. We will bring you any relevant details.
Earlier:
Police in Queensland are appealing to the public to help find an 11-year-old girl, who hasn’t been seen since late Thursday afternoon.
The missing girl’s last known location was in Pilbi St in the Logan suburb of Woodridge yesterday at 4.40pm. Channel 9 reports the girl was on her way to a skate park around the corner but never came home.
The girl, whose name is believed to be Cheyenne, is described as Caucasian with a slim 150cm build, red hair and brown eyes.
Police say the missing girl was last seen wearing a Mabel Park Primary School uniform with maroon shorts and a maroon polo shirt with a grey stripe down the left sleeve. She was carrying a pink and green backpack.
This week, Kerri-Anne Kennerley marked a very special milestone with her husband John as he continues to recover from a spinal cord injury in hospital.
The TV personality celebrated the pair’s 32nd wedding anniversary by his bedside, posting a touching tribute to the man she loves so much.
“We have had a wonderful 32 years together,” she posted alongside a photo of both herself and John.
“Can’t wait until he comes home at the end of the year,” she says, referring to the time that her love is supposed to be allowed to leave the hospital.
This is one couple who are still so in love.
The heartwarming image features a beaming Kerri-Anne leaning down over her bed-ridden husband.
He is smiling from ear-to-ear, with a card resting on his chest that says “love you forever”.
Kerri-Anne recalls her heartache at her husband’s accident in the video below. Post continues.
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The blonde host said bringing their dog Digger in to see John was amazingly therapeutic for them all.
The 62-year-old has supported her husband since his life-changing injury five months ago that left him partially paralysed.
She has previously said that his progress in recovering from the broken neck he sustained has been “very slow”.
But she has revealed that she is currently transforming their house and garden to make it wheel-chair friendly in preparation for her 75-year-old husband’s homecoming at the end of the year.
The TV personality is humbled by the support from fans since her husband’s accident. Watch her touching thank you message in the clip below.
Apparently, these two just can’t seem to agree on anything.
Miley Cyrus has reportedly pulled the plug on her Bora Bora honeymoon with fiancé Liam Hemsworth.
According to reports from Us Weekly, the 23-year-old singer recently cancelled flights and accommodation the pair had previously booked for the special occasion.
“They had the entire trip planned, but Miley just decided she didn’t want to go there anymore,” an insider explained to the magazine. “They have yet to pick a new locale.”
Miley apparently is having a hard time deciding on anything to do with the wedding.
But it’s not just the honeymoon that’s up in the air.
Miley and Liam are apparently at loggerheads over their wedding date and plans as well.
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They’d originally planned a small beach wedding in Liam’s home country of Australia, but Miley’s reportedly scratched that plan too.
The Wrecking Ball singer “is still very erratic with her decision-making,” a friend confessed.
They know they want to get married, but Miley and Liam haven’t quite sorted out the details yet.
According to the insider, their new plan is to get hitched sometime around autumn, but the date is still yet to be decided.
They’re also said to be clashing on the type of wedding they want.
“Miley is pretty adamant about having a small, private ceremony,” confesses the source. “But Liam wants a really big wedding, so I’m sure they’ll come to a compromise.”
We hope they sort it out soon!
Liam is still sure he wants to wed Miley, though. Check out the actor defending his decision to get back with her in the video below.
Leonardo DiCaprio has always been seen as an actor who likes to give back, but is his charity all a big scam?
According to reports in the US, The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation is under fire after allegedly being linked to a $3 billion scam involving a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund.
The link was supposedly uncovered during a US federal probe into money laundering according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The publication went to great lengths to document how lavish and excessive the 41-year-old’s star-studded fundraising events are, and called into question both the origins of the cash bankrolling the parties and how much of the funds raised were actually going to charity.
Could Leonardo DiCaprio be a real Wolf of Wall Street?
Experts have had their say on the controversy, saying that the way Leo’s foundation is structured has raised questions about its accountability and transparency.
“Everything might be perfectly fine, but we don’t know,” Aaron Dorfman from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy revealed to The Hollywood Reporter.
The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation raised more than $45 million at a celebrity–filled gala in St Tropez in July.
Here’s everything you need to know about the alleged scam in the clip below. Post continues.
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Bradley Cooper was one of the many celebrities who attended the most recent fundraising gala.
The US Justice Department allege that money embezzled from the 1Malaysia Development Berhad owned by the actor’s friend Jho Low somehow made its way into his foundation’s money pool, and funded a Las Vegas gambling trip in which Leonardo reportedly took part.
The Malaysian company are currently in the middle of a huge embezzlement court case.
Funds from Leo’s friend Jho are at the centre of the scandal.
Terry Tamminen, CEO of the foundation, released a statement that didn’t directly address the allegations, saying the company is “an incredibly efficient, highly effective philanthropic organization that, through its relationship with the California Community Foundation, is supporting credible organizations that are carrying out some of the most important work on the planet”.
There will reportedly be a formal enquiry into the foundations coffers, which will examine the price tag of the charity’s elaborate events, and uncover how much of that actually goes to charitable organisations.
The actor has always been seen as philanthropic, but is it all an act? Check out the time he met the Pope in the video below. Post continues.
