James Barnor is no stranger to big moments.
When Ghana declared independence in 1957, he was there with his camera. In 1960s London, he challenged stereotypes of Black models and artists with photographs for Drum magazine. In 1970, he established Ghana's first colour-processing laboratory.
Now aged 97, he is receiving one of photography's top honours.
The World Photography Organisation has revealed that Barnor will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Photography award at the 2027 Sony World Photography Awards.
James Barnor, Untitled #2 , Two friends dressed for a church celebration, Accra, 1970s - James Barnor / Courtesy Galerie Clémentine de la Féronnière

#World #ghana #black #outstanding

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Vince Staples reiterated that he's not as rich as his level of fame might lead some fans to believe.
Staples recently sat down with Jeff Ihaza for a conversation at New York's Cherry Lane Theatre earlier this month, and during the chat, he was asked about getting better as a live performer. He was then asked if he enjoys performing live, and he replied, "Yeah, why not?"
Ihaza highlighted that being onstage and seeing fans in the crowd is "a huge point" for some artists, and he said, "Probably, I mean, I don't know what to tell you, bro. … It's like, my job. I don't really know what to say."
He said that he understands the "escapism" of being a fan, but in the end, "It really all come[s] down to money." He added, "Nobody asking people that they don't think have money any of these f**kingquestions. So the question is, 'Hey, I think you're rich, do you like being rich?"
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Rapper Nicki Minaj publicly endorsed US President Donald Trump at a Republican campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on Sunday, 25 October, ahead of the November midterm elections. After travelling aboard Air Force One, the Trinidadian-born artist joined him on stage, telling the crowd "We love Trump" and promising to support him "forever".
Nicki Minaj's increasingly public support for Donald Trump represents a notable political shift for a rapper whose provocative performances and **** ually explicit lyrics have often sparked controversy.
In 2020, she had criticised his administration's strict immigration policies, particularly the separation of children from their parents at the US border. More recently, however, she has appeared at events **** ociated with his presidency.
The Michigan rally also featured renewed attacks by Trump against Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic candidate for the US Senate. The president questioned El-Sayed's loyalty to the United States, allegations the former public health official has repeatedly rejected.
Trump's remarks came as Republicans campaigned ahead of the midterms, with Minaj's appearance adding a prominent celebrity endorsement to the event. A video shared by White House communications director Steven Cheung also showed the rapper joking about becoming the administration's press secretary.

#Trump #nicki

Eric Bauza, the Emmy Award-winning voice artist behind Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died aged 46.
The Canadian actor's death was announced via a statement from his family on Instagram, which said he died "suddenly".
The statement read: "Eric Bauza, Emmy Award-winning voice actor and the modern voice of iconic Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, along with dozens of other beloved cartoon characters, has passed away suddenly. More details to come."
Eric Bauza has died aged 46, his family announced in a statement (@ Getty Images)
Eric, whose career spanned more than two decades, voiced a number of Looney Tunes characters. Alongside Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, he voiced Porky Pig, Tweety Bird and Elmer Fudd.

#characters

Beverly Hills, 90210actor Michael Kearns passed away on Monday, October 5, leaving the LGBTQIA+ community devastated by his loss.
The 76-year-old, who portrayed Hal in several 1996 episodes of the hit show, is survived by his adopted daughter, Katherine. No cause of death has been revealed.
Michael was an LGBTQIA+ activist and trailblazer (@ Getty Images)
Several of Michael's friends confirmed the sad news, with performance artist Tim Miller taking to Facebook to write: "I am mourning my beloved Michael Kearns. AIDS performer-warrior. Big brother. Friend since 1984. Truly one of a kind. The world is a smaller place… I love you, Michael."
Filmmaker Roland Palencia also paid tribute to the late star on social media, writing: "Michael Kearns was a friend, mentor, neighbor, and my movie buddy…Some of his last words continue to reverberate in my mind: 'I don't know if I want to do this anymore,' as he had been in and out of emergency rooms over five times within a three-month period."

#beverly

Lizzo feels "Good as ******* " at any size.
The singer, 38, opened up about her weight loss journey — which she refers to as "releasing weight" — during a new interview with Jason Lee for BET, revealing that while she believes she was always healthy, she wasn't always comfortable.
When Lee, 49, noted that some fans felt she had "abandoned" them after she started getting "healthier," the "Truth Hurts" artist corrected him.
"I just got smaller," she shared. "I think that I was extremely healthy at my highest weight. My blood was extremely healthy. I think what happened was, it was physically uncomfortable in some areas."
Explaining that she would experience joint pain that made it difficult to do her job as a performer, she added, "my back was hurtin' and things like that."

#weight #lizzo #jason

Kids today might know Matthew Modine best for his role as Dr Brenner in Stranger Things but the star got his start back in the '80s with hits like Full Metal Jacket (1987). The actor has appeared in not one but two Christopher Nolan classics, The Dark Knight Rises and Oppenheimer, so we'd recommend digging back into his filmography.
Before you swap over to your TV screen, catch up on what the actor has been doing since he worked with Nicolas Cage and the successful lives of his wife and two kids below.
Caridad met while Matthew was working as a chef in New York
Matthew's long-term wife Caridad Rivera was born in the Lower East Side of Manhattan and is of Puerto Rican descent. She works as a makeup and wardrobe artist. Caridad and husband Matthew are still going strong four decades in.
The actor told Closer Weekly: "I'd been in a few relationships and wanted someone to be friends with. What's most important is to have a partner you share interests with, who challenges you, who is smarter than you." He added: "Then the physical side is a bonus. I hit the jackpot and got both!

#matthew #back #modine

Just four months before the second anniversary of Paquita la del Barrio's death, tragedy has struck her family once again. On Wednesday, it was confirmed that Martha Elena Martínez Viveros passed away at the age of 47, the singer's adopted daughter. The news has caused a deep stir in the entertainment world and among the beloved artist's fans.
The confirmation of her passing came through Paquita la del Barrio's official account. "Today, mother and daughter are reunited in heaven," reads a memorial note full of memories and respect. "There are goodbyes that hurt deeply and words that will never be enough to express the emptiness left by the loss of a loved one. With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Martha Elena Martínez Viveros, daughter of our dear Paquita la del Barrio," it continues.
Miguel Gerardo Viveros (C) son of Paquita la del Barrio attends with his family the tribute to the late Mexican singer at "Casa Paquita" on February 21, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (@ Getty Images)
According to local reports, Paquito, the singer's former manager, shared details of what happened: "She was fine, and from one moment to the next she was gone, at such a young age," he said, explaining that it was due to cardiac arrest, something shocking, as he was not aware of any health issues. In recent days, Martha had traveled to Peru with her granddaughters, where she enjoyed a wonderful family trip. Martha Elena was found dead in Veracruz, where the local government of Alto Lucero posted a tribute in her honor, offering condolences to the Martínez Viveros family and recognizing the profound mark that the singer and her daughter left on the community.
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#martha #viveros #family

Jessica Alba kept things fresh-faced for her latest outing in West Hollywood. The actress was photographed leaving a hot yoga studio on October 7, stepping out without makeup after her workout in a casual outfit made for a busy day on the go.
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Matthew Lillard answered, "No. Not really," when asked whether he feels valued by Hollywood as an artist. The 56-year-old was speaking with Tommy DiDario on the Oct. 6 episode of I've Never Said This Before.
In an excerpt shared exclusively with PEOPLE, the Scream and Scooby-Doo actor said colleagues who have worked with him recognize what he brings to a production. He described trying to keep the atmosphere on set light while remaining dedicated to the work.
At conventions, he sees older and younger admirers waiting in long lines to meet him. He believes Hollywood underestimates that audience and said he takes pride in the connection he has built with fans.
Lillard emphasized that he is grateful to be approaching 40 years in the business. He said his frustrations were harder to live with when he was younger, when he was more impatient for a chance to move up.
Lillard described himself as quirky, gangly and energetic, capable of broad comedy and serious dramatic work. He said casting decision-makers are more comfortable with performers who fit a recognizable movie-star image, while his combination of qualities has made him harder to place.

#lillard

Few eras have captivated pop culture quite like the 90s, a decade forever marked by its unforgettable girl crushes whose charm, talent, and trailblazing style continue to resonate with fans today. From chart-topping singers to silver screen icons, these women defined a generation and helped pave the way for many who followed. Dive in as we celebrate the dazzling stars whose presence on stage, screen, and red carpets made them the ultimate icons for fans everywhere.
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Mariah Carey's soaring vocals and unmistakable style set the tone for '90s pop music domination. Known for her powerhouse ballads and shimmering stage presence, she inspired millions by blending vulnerability with fierce confidence. Whether on the charts or dazzling at glamorous events, Carey remains a symbol of resilience and classic diva allure. She made history as the first artist to land a number one single on the Billboard Hot 100 every year for an entire decade, per Britannica.
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Pamela Anderson, a celebrated television star and model, transformed the pop culture landscape with her iconic roles and boundary-pushing style. Her dynamic career and enduring activism prove she's more than a screen siren — she's a force for change and self-empowerment. After joining the cast of Baywatch, the show became the most-watched series with over 1.1 billion viewers weekly, according to IMDb.

#culture #icons

Drake's representative denied speculation that he is expecting a child with former girlfriend Keshia Chanté, who announced her pregnancy on Oct. 6
Chanté is seven months pregnant with a boy, but has not publicly identified the father of her baby
Drake shares 8-year-old son Adonis with French artist Sophie Brussaux
Drake's rep is denying rumors that he's a father of two.
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, a rep for the Canadian rapper, 39, shut down rumors that the Certified Lover Boy artist fathered a child with fellow Canadian musician Keshia Chanté, 38.

#chant #rumors #adonis #french

Following the London premiere, Caitríona Balfe was spotted in New York on Monday, where she continued to promote her new films, Tenzing and Sense and Sensibility on The Today Show.
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The Irish actress, who is now working with Nicky Yates, was a walking masterclass in print mixing in Dries Van Noten.
The label is revered for its artistic approach to eclectic pattern mixing and vibrant visual storytelling, and we get to see that distinctive aesthetic in all its glory here. The silk wrap skirt alone is a masterclass in print mixing, combining oversized florals with panels of plaid and flashes of acid green.
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#thestewartofny #caitr #balfe

New Generation Collective, a new initiative dedicated to helping young people in the entertainment, music and creator economy navigate growing up in the public eye, launched Tuesday. The initiative was announced during the inaugural summit for Hollywood & Mind in New York City. The Kids Mental Health Foundation, founded by Nationwide Children's Hospital, was also on hand at the summit to participate in the announcement.
The founding advisory board for the collective includes several entertainers and family members who have firsthand experience growing up in the public eye, including children's mental health advocate Angel Carter Conrad; the production company Artists for Artists; actor and singer Logan Henderson; actress and singer Isabela Merced; actor Kel Mitchell; actress and filmmaker Soleil Moon Frye; Carmela Wallace, mother of Juice WRLD and founder of Live Free 999; actor Hudson Yang; and actress and singer Breanna Yde. Additional members will be announced at a later date.
New Generation Collective was founded by Lilah Kojoori, a children's entertainment communications executive who departed her role as vice president of communications for Nickelodeon and Paramount+ Kids and Family last year. The organization draws on more than 20 years of experience working with young performers and their families.
Logo for the Next Generation Collective, founded by Lilah Kojoori. (Next Generation Collective)
The organization is designed to give young people, their families and the professionals who support them access to mental health experts through the Kids Mental Health Foundation. It also connects young performers with entertainment industry leaders who can offer guidance on mental health, boundaries and the realities of working on set, performing, creating content and building a public profile at a young age. The initiative will serve as an additional resource for studios, productions, agencies, managers and platforms supporting young talent

#mental

PARIS (AP) — Chanel's artistic director Matthieu Blazy sent the fashion house's suits stretching towards sportswear and evening dresses drifting through clouds, with Nicole Kidman, Dua Lipa and Pedro Pascal in the audience as he unveiled his spring-summer 2027 collection.
The Monday night show underscored that a year into his creative revival, Blazy has made the house feel newly unpredictable.
The former Bottega Veneta designer succeeded Virginie Viard, who took over after Karl Lagerfeld 's death in 2019. Viard's tenure brought record sales but Blazy's contribution has been to restore a sense that Chanel's familiar ingredients can produce something unexpected.
That renewal is visible in his treatment of the house's symbols: tweed can stretch; formal jackets sit against bare skin; quilted bags turn slouchy.
The appeal lies in giving established clients something recognizable, and newer ones something to reinterpret.

#kidman

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- The documentary Dolph Lundgren: Unbreakable, on digital video on demand Tuesday, follows the actor's 40-year career through his recent health crisis. For Lundgren, the ups and downs are evidence of his perseverance.
In a recent Zoom interview with UPI, Lundgren, 68, reflected on his career again. He said he values his ability to bounce back from setbacks.
"Part of life is being around to fight another day," Lundgren said. "It's not all successful, great battles. It's like the small battles that get you to the big one, and that's where you make a name for yourself, or that's where you win the war."
From Arnold to Sly
By 1982, Lundgren was a martial artist with a Masters Degree in chemical engineering from the University of Sydney. He was dating singer Grace Jones, and got his first taste of Hollywood when he joined her on the set of Conan the Destroyer with Arnold Schwarzenegger.

#zoom

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have been married for over a decade. The pair, however, have chosen a more understated approach to celebrating the milestone.
Justin and Biel met in early 2007 and married after about five years in 2012. They share two sons together, Silas and Phineas Timberlake.
Their 14-year partnership has had its ups and downs. Despite that, the Grammy-winning artist has continued to reassure fans online that things are good between him and his wife, while doing all he can to redeem himself.
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For the major milestone, the "SexyBack" singer took to his Instagram story to wish his wife a happy anniversary, sharing never-before-seen photos of the pair.

#justin #milestone

Nicole Kidman and her daughter Faith, 15, attended Chanel's latest show on October 5.
They coordinated in shades of gray.
Kidman, 59, also debuted a subtle hair change.
Nicole Kidman switched up her bangs as she stepped out with her 15-year-old daughter during Paris Fashion Week. On October 5, she and Faith, whose father is country artist Keith Urban, sat front row at Chanel's latest show.
The mother-daughter duo coordinated in shades of gray, with Kidman sporting an oversized Chanel blazer as a minidress. She layered the tweed double-breasted jacket over sheer tights, accessorizing with a pair of stilettos. As for Faith, she paired a Chanel cardigan with medium-wash jeans, as well as the label's signature cap-toe heels.

#faith #nicole #latest #shades

It reportedly didn't take Taylor Swift long to replace former BFF Blake Lively. The global pop star has recently been flaunting her friendship with actress Dakota Johnson, which Hollywood insider Rob Shuter is claiming has been "torture" for Lively.
Swift and Johnson appeared together at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, September 27, where the Verity star presented the "Cleveland!" singer with the inaugural Artist Director Honors award. Johnson then hosted the October 3 episode of Saturday Night Live, and Swift crashed her monologue, jokingly appearing as her "literal therapist."
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Jason Bard Yarmosky is a contemporary artist.
He and Holmes first sparked dating rumors in July 2026, with People later confirming they are romantically involved.
His paintings have been exhibited in museums, galleries, and public art installations around the world.
Katie Holmes has a new romance brewing.

#rundown #yarmosky #katie #contemporary

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Rihanna has something on the brain, but it doesn't appear to be love.
After EJ Johnson—the middle child of Magic Johnson and Cookie Johnson—shaded the Anti artist for allegedly showing up late to a Dior show during Paris Fashion Week, Rihanna has clapped back.
In a video circulating on social media, EJ can be seen posing for paparazzi outside their hotel before trying to enter the building with their team—only for the way to be blocked by hotel staff.
As for what Rihanna made of the moment? The 38-year-old kept it succinct with a simple, "Damn."

#johnson #Magic #cookie #dior

Dakota Johnson has again tapped the Calvin Klein Collection well, this time while attending the New York City premiere of Verity, out this Friday (Oct. 2).
At Tuesday's premiere (Sept. 29), Johnson wore a custom sequin-embroidered top, paired with a high-slit column skirt featuring crystal fringe. She also wore matching square-toed leather sandals to complete the look.
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Johnson previously opted for custom Calvin Klein Collection at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, where she presented Taylor Swift with the first-ever Artist Director Honors award.
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Elle King and her longtime partner, Dan Tooker, have married.
The country star shared the news on Instagram on Sunday, with a carousel of photos from the special day.
"Husband and wife. Best day of my life," she captioned the post.
The groom shared videos from the event posted by guests on his Instagram Stories the same day.
One video featured the happy couple singing together onstage, while another showed them walking together with their two young sons, Lucky Levi, five, and Royal, 19 months.
King met tattoo artist Tooker in 2019 when she stopped by his shop to get new ink. They got engaged in October 2020 and welcomed their first child together the following year.

#elle

FBI Director Kash Patel is engaged to his country singer girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, the pair announced in a post to X on Sunday evening.
Wilkins, 27, posted a black-and-white photo of herself standing with Patel, 46, flashing her hand in front of them to show off her ring with the caption, "Went and got the law involved." The two have been dating since before Patel took over as head of the FBI in 2025, when she attended his swearing in.
The country singer and political commentator released her debut album in 2023. Wilkins has been affiliated with conservative groups and writes on her website that she "honors country tradition while adding relevance and current commentary."
Patel, who reposted Wilkin's photo, has faced criticism for traveling on government aircraft on trips that have no known or apparent law enforcement purpose, including using an FBI jet to fly to State College, Pennsylvania, for a pro wrestling event where Wilkins performed the national anthem. Photos posted to social media by Wilkins afterward showed the couple smiling while she held an oversized golden championship belt.
Wilkins also made headlines as a performer at President Donald Trump's Great American State Fair on the National Mall as part of America 250, as other artists pulled out of the event after finding out it was not a non-partisan celebration.

#singer

Jazzma Kendrick, the former girlfriend of Rick Ross, went to her Instagram Stories with an update about allegedly being **** aulted by the rapper.
Over the weekend, the model and realtor alleged that she had been a "punching bag" for the Trilla artist and posted an Instagram Story that showed her with a bruised and busted lip. In a new Story on Monday (Sept. 28), Kendrick thanked followers who "held **** e" and sent her thoughtful messages.
"I want you to know I'm okay. This happened about a month ago, so I've had time to sit with it, process it, and start healing," Kendrick wrote. "Speaking up wasn't easy, but your support reminded me I made the right choice."
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In her previous Story, Kendrick wrote, "the day Rick busted my lip and the day I left."

#wrote

In a sea of black, Matt Damon's wife, Luciana Barroso, boldly stood out from the crowd in a red hot pantsuit as she attended the LA premiere of the new movie, Animals.
Luciana, a partner in Artists Equity, the independent, artist-led production studio co-founded by Matt and Ben Affleck in November 2022, was joined by her husband and Ben on the red carpet, with the mom-of-four giggling away as she posed between the best friends.
The producer paired the vibrant red Gabriela Hearst suit – which featured high rise pleated pants and a matching blazer with large lapels – with a chic cream camisole.
She wore her hair loose around her shoulders, and let her natural beauty shine through with minimal makeup, and accessorized with simple pearl drop earrings.
Luciana is known for her timeless red carpet fashion.

#luciana #matt #carpet #artists

Katie Holmes is embracing a more natural look with an ultra-chic, fresh-faced appearance during a high-profile night out at Paris Fashion Week.
Stepping out alongside her boyfriend, artist Jason Bard Yarmosky, the 47-year-old actress turned heads by ditching heavy glamour in favor of an effortless, makeup-free glow. Her romantic-looking appearance in the French capital proves once again that her signature minimalist style reigns supreme on the global stage.
According to Marie Claire, Holmes brought her "Mansur Gavriel tote to Paris Fashion Week. There, the bucket-style sling became the pop of color against her black blazer, shade-matched stilettos, and white, feather-trimmed skirt from the London label Tove."
Katie Holmes and Jason Bard Yarmosky are seen arriving at Carine Roitfeld party on September 28, 2026, in Paris, France (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)
Holmes paired her radiant, bare-faced complexion with an ensemble that perfectly captured Parisian chic. Hand-in-hand with Yarmosky, the star kept her hair pulled away from her face, allowing her serene, confident glow to take center stage.

#holmes #hand

Legendary artist and musician YokoOno lives a reclusive life in her ninth decade. The 93-year-old ******* anese icon, best known for her marriage to and collaborations with her late husband John Lennon, has lived a life away from the public eye for several years.
Here's what we know about Yoko's life out of the spotlight now, from her home to her family…
For five decades, the musician lived in her famous apartment in New York in the exclusive Dakota building, outside where John was tragically shot and killed in 1980.
It was at this famous apartment that she hosted several of the world's elite and raised her son with John, although as it turns out, she's now found a new abode.
Per Daily Mail in 2023, Yoko moved out of her NYC digs for a massive 600-acre farm in upstate New York, a property she and the Beatles member purchased back in 1978.

#john #lived #apartment #yokoono

Ana de Armas brought dazzling high-fashion glamour to Paris as she attended the prestigious La Légion d'Honneur ceremony. The actress captivated onlookers by stepping out in an archival Louis Vuitton creation by Nicolas Ghesquière. Styled by Samantha McMillen, her shimmering look seamlessly blended rock-and-roll glam with classic French sophistication.
Ana de Armas selected a striking black sequin micro minidress from the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2015 runway collection. Designed by creative director Nicolas Ghesquière, the archival garment featured a high rounded collar and structured shoulders.
Intricate lace-like sequin patterns covered the entire fabric, shimmering with every slight movement. Fitted long sleeves balanced the ultra-short hemline that barely skimmed her thighs. Thousands of delicate black sequins caught the room's warm lights, creating a dramatic metallic sheen.
Her expert beauty team complemented the bold dress with effortless styling choices. Stylist Samantha McMillen chose the vintage piece, while Owen Gould styled Ana's brunette hair in soft waves. Makeup artist Charlotte Prevel completed the look with a luminous complexion, subtle liner, and nude gloss.
The actress posed indoors before stepping out to the official Paris event. Standing near a tall glass door, she looked straight into the camera lens with calm confidence. Her reflection behind her showed off the snug fit and detailed craftsmanship from every angle.

#armas #nicolas #samantha

"It just occurred to me that you were the second man in her life. I'm not quite sure how to take that."
That's how French President Emmanuel Macron opened the Legion of Honor ceremony Friday night honoring Nicolas Ghesquière, whose long, acclaimed tenure as artistic director of women's collections at Louis Vuitton was headlined by dressing First Lady Brigitte Macron.
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