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‘Vampire Diaries’ actor Ian Somerhalder says he had his first drink at 4 years old

2023-03-26T02:44:00.003+05:00

Ian Somerhalder admitted this weekend to having his first drink at around 4 years old.

When most kids are preparing for kindergarten, the "Vampire Diaries" actor told the New York Post, he used to "steal mint juleps from my family" at his home in Louisiana, which he said was always well stocked with sugar cane, an ingredient in the drink.

"I’m sure it was 4. … It was the early ‘80s, like ’81," the 44-year-old remembered when asked about his first drink. He was speaking at an event for his new bourbon brand Brother’s Bond he launched two years ago with his former "Vampire Diaries" co-star Paul Wesley, who played his bother on the show.

"Those are the first memories I have of muddled mint, sugar cane and that smell of bourbon," he told the outlet.

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He said when he was a kid in the South, "there was no socioeconomics for bourbon. So, someone who was an executive of a company is going to be drinking the same bourbon as someone who is a blue-collar worker. So, that was really amazing, sort of this level playing field."

Somerhalder added that he was caught by adults with a drink in his hand a few times and scolded to "put that down!"

He added that bourbon is "literally part of culture down there, and it’s really special because it’s bonding. It’s what so many families do, and it’s just special."

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The "V Wars" star now has a family of his own. He married "Twilight" actress Nikki Reed in 2015, and they have a 5-year-old daughter with a second child on the way.

The "Lost" actor also admitted in 2019 to losing his virginity at an early age.

"[I was] 13. It was fun," Somerhalder told Andy Cohen’s SiriusXM show, "Radio Andy." "When you’re 13 and you’re a boy, you know, or a girl, boys are pretty on it."

Somerhalder noted that the girl he slept with was 16 at the time.

He told the Post that, as a teenage athlete, he also used to "blood dope," which he said was "super illegal in competitive sports but, like, we used to spit out plasma before like a huge race or something and just shoot it all back in."

Blood doping is meant to increase red blood cell mass to enhance an athlete’s performance, according to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.

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"We used to do triathlons, and we used to do like 100-mile road races. And you spit out all your plasma and put it back in right before your race. You have 35% more oxygen usage, so you’re just like a beast," he said. "You can’t do it anymore, [but] oh my God, in the early '90s, in competitive sports, especially, like, triathlons and road races, yeah everybody did it."

Fox News Digital has reached out to reps for Somerhalder for additional comment.

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Woman announces she’s pregnant during her dad’s wedding, is called 'selfish' and attention-seeking

2023-03-26T02:44:00.001+05:00

A woman sparked controversy after she revealed she was pregnant while toasting her father — at his own wedding reception.

Gabriella Morby, 32, of Birmingham, England, was giving a speech at her father's wedding reception after he married her new stepmother in July 2022 when she revealed that he was going to be a grandfather.

During her speech, she handed her dad a book from her childhood, saying that she "actually got you a little gift."

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In the speech, she reminisced about how her father would read her stories from that book when he got home from work "as a special father-daughter treat."

"So, Dad, I want you to turn to the first page and see why I bought this book for you," she said, as SWNS reported.

She added that she hoped he would see he'd have "reason to read this book again in the not-so-distant future."

Morby had inserted a sonogram inside the book revealing she was pregnant — and that her father was going to become a grandfather.

Given that Morby's father and new stepmother said they were thrilled at the announcement — saying "it completely made their day" — the young woman, who works as a tutor and content creator, then shared a video of her speech on her TikTok account.

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"They both cried at the time and were so emotional and happy," said Morby, according to SWNS.

"It was a really special moment as they had no idea I was going to announce that I was pregnant."

Morby noted that she and her husband had been trying to conceive a child for three months.

She also said her father told her he "couldn’t stop re-watching the video of the speech and announcement" after the wedding.

Online commenters, however, were far less than approving.

Many people called her "selfish" — and even accused her of having "main character syndrome" by trying to take the focus away from the bride and groom on their big day.

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"Being called ‘selfish’ online was quite hurtful as my decision to announce my pregnancy was to make my dad and stepmom even more happy on their special day," said Morby, according to SWNS.

"It wasn’t meant to be about me at all."

Morby added that she was "nervous about doing a speech in the first place" — and that she "did it purely for [her] dad and stepmom."

"There certainly wasn't any other intention," she added.

The criticism made her feel "saddened and shocked," she said — clarifying that she "would never have done anything like this at, say, a friend's wedding."

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Both her father and stepmother were "so excited about the idea of becoming grandparents," she said, even saying that they could not wait to babysit for her once her child was born.

Knowing this, Morby said she "wanted to announce the news in a special way where they would be surprised and not expect it and also knowing they would be surrounded by their close family and friends to share in the moment of them finding out they were both becoming grandparents."

"People can be so quick to judge someone they don’t know," Morby added.

"I’m a big believer in the importance of mental health and wish social media didn’t have a toxic side attached to it. The world would be a much happier place if everyone was kind."

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Morby and her husband had their son, George, in January 2023.

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Breaking news about Mississippi Tornado

2023-03-25T20:59:00.003+05:00

Breaking news: A deadly tornado has ripped through Mississippi, causing extensive damage and claiming multiple lives. The tornado struck late yesterday evening and tore through several communities in the state, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

According to reports, the tornado was an EF-3, with winds reaching up to 140 miles per hour. The hardest-hit areas include the town of Yazoo City and the nearby city of Jackson, where numerous homes and businesses have been severely damaged or destroyed.

Emergency crews are on the scene, conducting search and rescue operations and assessing the extent of the damage. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has declared a state of emergency and is urging residents to stay off the roads and out of affected areas to allow emergency personnel to do their work.

Our thoughts are with those affected by this devastating tornado, and we will bring you further updates as more information becomes available.

Naftali Bennett: Israel’s far-right prime minister in waiting

2021-06-03T20:21:00.045+05:00

Former leader of Jewish settler group is infamous for making incendiary comments about the Palestinians

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Israel's opposition declares new government, set to unseat Netanyahu

2021-06-03T20:21:00.043+05:00

During a 12-year run in top office, Israel's longest serving leader has been an often polarising figure at home and abroad

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Israel's opposition declares new govt, set to unseat Netanyahu

2021-06-03T20:21:00.041+05:00

“This govt will work for all of Israel's citizens, those who voted for it and those who did not," says opposition leader.

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Netanyahu’s 12-year rule set to end as opponents reach coalition deal

2021-06-03T20:21:00.039+05:00

JERUSALEM: The Israeli prime minister’s opponents said on Wednesday they had reached a deal to form a new ...

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American imprisoned in Russia urges Biden to arrange exchange

2021-06-03T20:21:00.037+05:00

WASHINGTON: A former US Marine imprisoned in Russia on espionage charges has urged President Joe Biden to arrange a prisoner exchange with Russian leader Vladimir Putin when the two meet in Geneva...

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IMF, World Bank prioritise vaccine access to end pandemic

2021-06-03T20:21:00.035+05:00

Washington: After kicking their massive lending powers into overdrive to help the nations hardest hit by Covid-19 last year, the IMF and the World Bank are now focusing on getting vaccines to poor...

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Burnt-out container ship sinking off SL

2021-06-03T20:21:00.033+05:00

COLOMBO: A burnt-out container ship that has already caused Sri Lanka’s worst maritime environmental disaster was sinking fast on Wednesday with nearly 300 tonnes of oil still in its fuel...

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Schools in Ontario shut until September; EU adds Japan to safe travel list

2021-06-03T20:21:00.031+05:00

Canadian province will keep students learning from home to avoid risk of rising cases; EU ambassadors agree to add Japan to safe list

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IMF, World Bank prioritize vaccine access to end pandemic

2021-06-03T20:21:00.029+05:00

After kicking their massive lending powers into overdrive to help the nations hardest hit by Covid-19 last year, the...

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We cannot continue to ignore the Palestinian citizens of Israel

2021-06-03T20:21:00.027+05:00

There can be no peace without ending the Israeli occupation, including in East Jerusalem

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Sinopharm says it has capacity to provide over 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses in 2021

2021-06-03T20:21:00.025+05:00

Sinopharm manufacturer says it's annual production capacity exceeds 5 billion doses

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WHO approves Sinovac COVID-19 shot in second Chinese milestone

2021-06-03T20:21:00.023+05:00

WHO emergency listing is a signal to national regulators of a product's safety & efficacy

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Disaster feared as chemical cargo ship sinks off Sri Lanka

2021-06-03T20:21:00.021+05:00

A cargo ship carrying tonnes of chemicals is sinking off Sri Lanka’s west coast, the country’s government and navy said on Wednesday.

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Cargo ship carrying tonnes of chemicals sinks off Sri Lanka

2021-06-03T20:21:00.019+05:00

Government suspends fishing along 50-mile coastline after explosion and fire

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UK reports no new COVID-19 deaths for first time since March 2020

2021-06-03T20:21:00.017+05:00

Britain's overall death toll from the pandemic stands at 127,782

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Paul Whelan, US citizen imprisoned in Russia, calls on Biden to take 'decisive action' to stop detention of US citizens

2021-06-03T20:21:00.015+05:00

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IMF, World Bank prioritise vaccine access to end coronavirus pandemic

2021-06-03T20:21:00.013+05:00

Washington-based lenders are sounding the alarm that unequal access to COVID-19 vaccines will prolong pandemic

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Russian upper house votes to exit from treaty allowing overflight surveillance

2021-06-03T20:21:00.011+05:00

After the Russian upper house voted to leave the treaty, it would now come to Russian President Vladimir Putin for signing. If Putin endorses the exit, it would take effect in six months.

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Sri Lanka: Disaster feared as fire-hit chemical cargo ship sinks

2021-06-03T20:21:00.009+05:00

Ship carrying tonnes of chemicals sinking, government and navy say, in one of Sri Lanka’s worst-ever marine disasters.

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Cargo ship that burnt for 13 days off coast of Sri Lanka is now sinking

2021-06-03T20:21:00.007+05:00

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US to hand Bagram base to Afghan forces in 20 days

2021-06-03T20:21:00.005+05:00

The vast base, built by the Soviets in the 1980s, is the biggest military facility used by US and Nato forces in Afghanistan.

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It's no secret that I am no fan of Netanyahu

2021-06-03T20:21:00.003+05:00

Sen. Bernie Sanders talks to CNN's Wolf Blitzer about infrastructure, working with the GOP and the likely exit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.#...

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