Keri Russell has revealed why she asked Matthew Rhys to leave her name out of his Emmys acceptance speeches
The pair were both up for trophies at the 2026 Emmy Awards, with Rhys making history by winning lead-actor awards for The Beast in Me and Widow's Bay
"Like, you don't have to thank me, I know you love me, take me off your plate," she said on the Dear Chelsea podcast
Keri Russell encouraged Matthew Rhys to leave her out of his two Emmys acceptance speeches — and for good reason.
During her Thursday, Oct. 8 appearance on Dear Chelsea, Russell, 50, revealed that she told Rhys, 51, that he didn't need to include her name when he walked on stage at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater — where he was awarded with lead actor awards for both The Beast in Me and Widow's Bay last month.

#russell #awards #beast

A newly surfaced text message attributed to Kimberly Guilfoyle appears to reveal what she really thinks of Bettina Trump. Guilfoyle and Donald Trump Jr. ended their engagement in 2024. Bettina, 39, is now his wife.
"I was having a [expletive] great time Saturday and we had a [expletive] amazing time when we got home Saturday night that's a nonsense," Guilfoyle allegedly texted Eric Deters, a former Kentucky congressional candidate, according to a Thursday, October 8 report in The Daily Beast. "That's his ex-wife's friend. It's all lies, but she's a cloud chasing horror that plays the story in the daily mail to get attention."
Deters confirmed to the outlet that the message was about Bettina.
The Daily Beast cautioned that the texts may contain typos. "Cloud chasing" could mean "clout chasing," and "plays the story" could mean "placed the story." The outlet also noted that "his ex-wife's friend" may refer to Vanessa Trump, Don Jr.'s former wife.
The message does not say which Daily Mail story Guilfoyle, 57, meant. But the publication reported on September 15, 2024, that Don Jr., 48, had been seen kissing Bettina at a brunch on August 17 of that same year. At that point, the public still believed he and Guilfoyle, now the U.S. ambassador to Greece, were engaged. The two have never publicly said when they actually split.

#story #chasing #deters

Spooky season is here, which means Kings Island's Halloween Haunt is in full swing, and a famous Cincinnati native stopped by for all the thrills and chills.
Nick Lachey, the 98 Degrees boy band member and "Love Is Blind" host, shared the family outing to Kings Island in an Oct. 6 Instagram post. Lachey, along with his three children and wife Vanessa, with whom he co-hosts "Love Is Blind," posed in front of one of the park's most beloved (or hated) rides, depending on whom you ask: The Beast.
"Beast Mode activated! Kicked off Fall at Kings Island. Kids loved riding The Beast, the longest wooden rollercoaster in the world! Kings Island … you still got it!" he wrote.
Lachey's recent Kings Island visit was a full-circle moment as the singer, who attended the School for Creative & Performing Arts in Over-the-Rhine, also worked at Kings Island as a teenager. The 98 Degrees member was in a barbershop quartet.
"I started off singing a cappella barbershop music, walking around the park and singing to guests," Lachey said in a 2013 interview, per The Hollywood Reporter.

#kings #blind #full #whom

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are allegedly "wildly unhappy," but their marriage is not the biggest problem. A royal commentator recently claimed the couple was not happy during their time in California. He also stated the duo has different passions, which strain their relationship.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reportedly clash over what makes them happy (via The Daily Beast). Founder of Celebrity Intelligence, cultural commentator Dan Wakeford, told The Royalist's Tom Sykes, "The 'wildly unhappy' came not from within their relationship in their life right now. It was their life in America they were wildly unhappy about."
"They were wildly unhappy with how things had gone, and they hadn't gone how they expected. I don't think they could find—think of a way out of that. And so it's very interesting," he added.
He further said that while the return to the UK has made Harry happier, the same is not true for Meghan Markle, a Los Angeles native. He explained, "The problem with this couple is you have two people with completely different goals in life and geographical, like, homes."
Wakeford said that according to his sources, the Sussexes are "very much in love," but they conflict on what true happiness looks like for either of them. "They're not on the same page with where they're going in life, whether that's living in England or living in America, whether that is philanthropy or a glamorous Hollywood lifestyle brand," he said.

#meghan #unhappy #prince #wakeford

A fresh report claims that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's new neighbors continue to voice complaints. This news follows reports that the Sussexes' Montecito neighbors are pleased about their move to the U.K. The pair have now apparently moved to a private estate in England's Cotswolds for an extended period.
Meghan Markle is reportedly facing complaints from Cotswolds residents, with a royal commentator claiming neighbors have raised several issues about her and Prince Harry.
Daily Beast editor-at-large Tom Sykes reported that the ***** ss recently visited Soho Farmhouse for afternoon tea with a companion. For those unfamiliar, it is a private members-only retreat featuring cabins, dining options, and various activities, as well as gym and spa facilities. She also reportedly visited a farm shop with bodyguards by her side, per the Daily Express.
The matter resurfaced on Vanessa Feltz's "At Home With Vanessa" podcast. The British broadcaster told her guests that she learned there were "tempers" and requests for "certain treatment" from Markle during her visit to Soho Farmhouse.
Journalist Daisy McAndrew echoed similar reports. She said, "I happen to be in a WhatsApp group of the village that is next to Soho. So I have a house that we rent out there and I can tell you that that WhatsApp group has been absolutely alive and buzzing with complaints."

#complaints #prince #meghan #daily

Chuck Lorre ignited a feud with White House after a charity gala speech put Donald Trump on notice.
Lorre lamented that while he'd love to champion a "compassionate government," he instead feels compelled to "say a few words about that bloated orange piece of s--- in the White House."
A spokesperson for the White House responded, encouraging Lorre to "immediately seek psychiatric help to treat his severe case of Trump Derangement Syndrome."
Add Chuck Lorre to the overstuffed rolodex of Hollywood legends who have personal beef with Donald Trump.
The creator of such modern classics as The Big Bang Theory and Two and a Half Men took no prisoners in his acceptance speech after winning the Founders Award at a Project Angel Food fundraiser in Los Angeles on Sept. 26. "Sure, I'd love to stand here and talk about my deep yearning for a more compassionate government, one that prioritizes the health and welfare of its citizens," he lamented. "But the burden of my profession demands that I take this opportunity to say a few words about that bloated orange piece of s--- in the White House" (per The Daily Beast).

#lorre #speech #compassionate

Norman Mailer advocated for Jack Henry Abbott's release, believing in his literary talent after exchanging letters with him
Abbott was paroled in 1981 but killed a waiter six weeks later, prompting a two-month manhunt before his capture
Abbott's prison memoir, In the Belly of the Beast, became a bestseller despite his violent history and life sentence
Norman Mailer played a role in getting Jack Henry Abbott released from prison on parole in June 1981, only for the felon to commit another crime just months later.
Mailer was a writer, journalist and filmmaker whose career included 11 best-selling books, including The Armies of the Night, which won the Pulitzer Prize for nonfiction as well as the National Book Award. Abbott, meanwhile, spent most of his childhood in reform schools and juvenile centers before being convicted of forgery as a teenager and later killing a fellow inmate in 1966.

#jack #prison #belly

MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, put dozens of strangers through one of his outrageous tests: How long can people stay in a grocery store to win $250,000? One contestant, Juan Garcia, managed to do it and took home far more than he bargained for after spending over 200 days in the store.
Back in April, MrBeast uploaded a video to his channel ******* led "Last to Leave Grocery Store, Wins $250,000," and in the months since, the video racked up over 200 million views.
At the start of the video, MrBeast tells his audience he just bought a grocery store and uses the store's intercom to announce that the last person to leave wins the $250,000 prize pot (kept in a comically large gold shopping cart). Some shoppers immediately left with a bounty of groceries that MrBeast told everyone were free; others began to strategize, building forts and stockpiling food.
After 67 days, with only four contestants left, MrBeast decided to shake things up and gave them an ultimatum: If they decided to stay, he'd restock the entire grocery store, and the four of them had to eat all the groceries – if they were able to do so, they could split a $1,000,000 prize. They decided to stay, and the video ended on a cliffhanger, leaving fans wondering where the new video would be for months.
Today, MrBeast and his team finally released the second part, ******* led "Eat Everything In A Grocery Store Win $1,000,000."

#grocery #stay #decided #wins

Claire Danes attended the 2026 Emmy Awards as a nominee for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her performance in The Beast in Me.
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I had an overwhelming feeling that her platinum-silver silk-satin Armani Privé one-shoulder gown, with micro-crystal embroidery along the lining, was inspired by the archives. The silhouette and futuristic feel immediately took me back to Mr Armani's Spring 2011 collection, but the design is actually based on a Silvana Armani gown from the Fall 2026 collection.
Should Claire have worn the stunning burgundy runway version?
As much as I adore that rich hue and the velvet fabric, I think Claire made the right choice. The silver feels better suited to both the occasion and her red carpet style, while still retaining everything that made the original design so striking.

#silver #made #awards

The 2026 Emmys are kicking off awards season, and all eyes are on Emmy-nominated couple Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell, who stepped out on the red carpet together on September 14.
This year has truly been the Year of Matthew Rhys, who is doubly nominated for his lead performances in Widow's Bay and The Beast in Me. Russell is also nominated for her lead role in The Diplomat. As the famously private duo cheers each other on from the audience, hoping to take home more than one award tonight, Swooon's taking a deep dive into the wild story of how they went public with their relationship, all about their kids, and more.
Russell and Rhys started dating in 2013 after meeting on the set of The Americans. They played married Russian spies. For a while, Russell and Rhys kept their relationship under wraps until their connection was outed by the NYPD.
During an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Rhys revealed that his and Russell's relationship was revealed to the public after a burglar broke into his apartment. "We were together in an apartment, and she woke me up and said, 'I think there's someone in the apartment,'" Rhys explained. "And I said, 'There's no one in the apartment.' And then I heard someone saying something, and I went, 'Oh, there's someone in the apartment!'" Later, the NYPD returned what was stolen from the duo — while they were on set. From then on, the jig was up.
Despite being long-term partners, Russell and Rhys are not married.

#russell #apartment

Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon attended the women's and men's singles finals at the US Open in New York City on Sept. 12 and 13
Earlier this summer, the couple was also seen at a FIFA World Cup match in Los Angeles, and they stepped out for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's N.Y.C. wedding
Pitt's next movie, Heart of the Beast, is in theaters Sept. 25, and he also stars in The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth, which is in IMAX theaters Nov. 25 and releases on Netflix Dec. 23
Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon are wrapping up their summer by taking in the country's top tennis competition.
Pitt, 62, and de Ramon, 33, attended the US Open men's singles tournament final on Sunday, Sept. 13, and were on hand to watch Germany's Alexander Zverev beat young American star Ben Shelton in four sets. (Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina defeated Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in three sets on Saturday, Sept. 12, to win the women's singles trophy, which Pitt and de Ramon also attended.). The actor, who wore a navy blue ***** on-down shirt with matching pants and a backwards ball cap, was seen holding de Ramon's knee as the two looked on intently during the match.

#sept #singles #brad #seen

President Donald Trump hasn't been permitted to drive on public roads since taking office in 2016, in accordance with long-standing Secret Service protocols. These rules, introduced after the **** assination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963, prohibit both the president and vice president from driving themselves — even after they leave office.
HELLO!'s US Royal News Correspondent Alexandra Hurtado shared her expert insight into the topic. "After becoming president in 2017, President Trump himself said he liked to drive, but could no longer do so. While he may have given up the driver's seat of a car, he has been seen during his presidency behind the wheel of a golf cart," she shared.
Like all modern U.S. presidents, Trump was chauffeured in "The Beast," a heavily armored Cadillac limousine. Despite no longer getting behind the wheel, Trump has maintained an impressive car collection over the years, featuring luxury brands such as Cadillac, Rolls-Royce, and Lamborghini. **** O! takes a closer look at the luxury cars Donald Trump has owned over the years.
Donald Trump sat with his grandson in The Beast (@ Instagram)
Just before his first election in 2016, Trump was spotted behind the wheel of a brand-new Rolls-Royce Phantom – a fitting choice for someone with a taste for luxury. Decades earlier, he also owned a 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, believed to be one of the first cars he ever purchased. According to reports, he would take it out for a spin on special occasions, making it a cherished piece in his early collection.

#rolls #wheel #hello

Aston Villa v **** nal, August 2024. Morgan Rogers receives a pass facing his own goal and Declan Rice is immediately on his back, but the Villa midfielder takes the ball with the outside of his right foot and swivels into **** e, leaving Rice behind. The **** e is quickly filled by **** nal's midfield enforcer Thomas Partey, but Rogers knocks it past Partey and races around his back to regather the ball, leaving the Ghanaian splayed on the grass. Their tussle at least buys Rice some time to catch up, but as he lunges in to make the tackle, Rogers takes a clever touch and Rice concedes a clumsy foul.
Arsenal would go on to win but it was an afternoon full of moments like that one in which Rogers tormented his opponents. After the game, Mikel Arteta marvelled at his performance. On Sky Sports, Jamie Redknapp compared Rogers to "Jonah Lomu in his prime", and when you saw the trail of **** nal bodies left on the floor, you understood exactly what he meant.
The Lomu comparison touched on what makes Rogers rare, even unique, in world football, and perhaps helps to explain why Chelsea FC were prepared to spend £117m to sign him this summer. Rogers is a blend of football genres, a walking oxymoron, powerful and graceful, hardy and agile, heavy and light all at once, like some contorted beast with the shoulders of a buffalo and the feet of a squirrel on an errand.
Morgan Rogers has made an impressive start to life at Chelsea (Getty)
There are other robust ball-carriers at the top of the game: Antoine **** yo and Jude Bellingham come to mind; Ryan Gravenberch, Manu Kone and Rice all perform similar functions from deep. But none have Rogers' package of strength and balance, quick feet and rapid acceleration, that creative eye and subtle movement between the lines. In an increasingly **** genized world of coaching and industrialised talent production, Rogers is something of a unicorn forward.

#villa #partey

WILTON - The Wilton football team knew this season would require a fast start with one of the more daunting schedules in the state, especially late in the year. The team felt it needed a victory on opening night against Norwalk, another FCIAC team with CIAC playoff hopes, and that is just what the Warriors got.
Wilton had to hold on down the stretch but ultimately took care of business, beating Norwalk 35-21 at Fujitani Field behind three touchdown passes from Colton Smith and three touchdowns from senior running back Dennis Dustin.
"If I was ever to say the first game of the year is a must-win, this was one," Wilton coach EJ DiNunzio said. "The schedule is a beast with Southington and all the other ones. We needed this win and we knew we needed it."
DiNunzio feels this is the toughest schedule he has seen in his time at Wilton, which was 10-2 and reached the Class MM semifinals last season, losing 21-20 to Bunnell. There are seven playoff teams from last season on the slate, including 2025 state champions Berlin (Class M), Greenwich (Class LL) and New Canaan (Class L), and Class LL runner-up Southington.
Wilton's final five games are all against playoff teams.

#season #needed #playoff

Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings: Week 1 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The fantasy football expectations have soared for Brock Bowers. And many people think Colston Loveland will be a beast. But what kind of start will they have? Here are the fantasy football tight end rankings for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
A lot of the tight end value depends on how your league scores the position. If your league values tight ends on the same plane as wide receivers, these rankings matter more.
You absolutely cannot go wrong with Bowers in Week 1. He has a tremendous matchup against the Dolphins. And he should light things up with Kirk Cousins feeding him targets. Look at the defense rankings, and you see the Dolphins nestled at No. 23 this week. It's an open door for Bowers.
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#rankings

Meghan Markle has been sighted for the first time since returning to the UK, according to multiple reports.
The ***** ss of Sussex, 45, was spotted at Soho Farmhouse in the Cotswolds last Friday, according to Daily Beast editor-at-large Tom Sykes and reports inThe Guardian.
Meghan was said to have arrived at the Comfy Farm lounge before 9am at the retreat in North Oxfordshire, which is one of the potential areas Meghan and Harry could have set up home.
Members of Soho Farmhouse said Meghan had an early morning coffee and was introduced to senior staff members by name and with "considerable fanfare", Tom Sykes reported.
Meghan Markle has been sighted in the UK for the first time (pictured in April) (@ Getty Images)

#first #time

Meghan Markle's first outing in the UK came with considerable "fanfare." Prince Harry and Markle are back in Britain along with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. This time, they are here for an extended stay. Their kids are also expected to attend school in the UK starting this September.
Amid this, the **** ss of Sussex was seen on her first outing. She reportedly went to Soho Farmhouse early in the morning and was informally introduced to several senior staff members by their names.
After her return to the UK, Meghan Markle reportedly stepped out solo for her first outing. According to a report by The Daily Beast, the **** ss was spotted at Soho Farmhouse. She went there early in the morning, before 9 AM. She reportedly made her way to a private upstairs lounge area called the "Comfy Farm," where children are not allowed.
Tom Skyes, the writer, noted that a considerable "fanfare" was made of her following her arrival. She was reportedly introduced informally to several senior employees by name, suggesting that they expect her to visit the club regularly. According to Skyes, she is probably a member and frequently visits the venue. In fact, Markus Anderson, one of her friends, has served as a senior executive at the company for many years.
A source said that early morning is a "good time" to visit Soho Farmhouse, as it is "absolutely lovely" at that time of the day. The venue is described as a celebrity-friendly place where members can relax and rejuvenate. Members aren't allowed to take photos, allowing influential people to unwind and enjoy their time without worrying about being photographed.

#soho #early

Jack Doherty has been accused of targeting women described as "young and vulnerable" with promises of a glamorous lifestyle before allegedly taking a substantial share of the money they generated. Former employees claim the controversial YouTuber used his massive social media following to promote women selling adult content while exercising considerable control over their businesses. The allegations have resurfaced as Doherty faces heightened scrutiny following his recent arrest on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge in Florida.
Doherty built his online following through confrontational pranks, livestreams and increasingly outrageous public stunts. As his operation expanded, luxury cars, private jets and scantily clad models became a regular part of his content.
Former employee Matthew Gonzalez, a content creator who has worked with Jake Paul and MrBeast, reportedly spent approximately six months working for Doherty in 2023. "He did whatever he had to do to get views," Gonzalez told the Daily Mail.
Gonzalez claimed Doherty's controversial behavior helped him build a large audience of young viewers. According to the former employee, that following was later used to promote models who sold adult content.
The arrangement allegedly allowed Doherty to profit from both the public videos featuring the women and their separate subscription-based accounts.

#content #allegedly

Amazon (AMZN) shares are in a late-summer funk, and it's getting uglier by the day.
Shares of the tech beast have now tanked by about 11% from August's all-time high. With the 2% decline on Tuesday, the stock finished the session below its key 100-day moving average per Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace data.
The stock has underperformed the S&P 500 (^GSPC) this year, rising 10% compared to a 12% advance for the benchmark index.
Two factors may be at play in driving the pullback in Amazon.
For starters, on Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states filed a lawsuit alleging that Amazon's advertising practices have overcharged its roughly 1.2 million advertisers by $20 billion from 2019 to the present.

#shares #Stock #alphaspace

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You might have more in common with billionaires than you think.
"It's funny, talking about my personal finances, because no one ever believes anything I say," said YouTube creator Jimmy Donaldson, more well-known as MrBeast, to the Wall Street Journal earlier this year (1). "I have negative money right now, I'm borrowing money. That's how little money I have."
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#Gold #jimmy

Amazon (AMZN) shares are in a late summer funk, and it's getting uglier by the trading day.
Shares of the tech beast have now entered a technical correction after tanking about 11% from August's all-time high. With the 2% decline on Tuesday, the stock finished the sessions below its key 100-day moving average per Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace data.
The stock has under-performed the S&P 500 this year, rising 10% compared to a 12% advance for the benchmark index.
Two factors may be in play driving the pullback in Amazon.
For starters, on Tuesday the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states filed a suit alleging Amazon's advertising practices overcharged its roughly 1.2 million advertisers by $20 billion plus from 2019 to the present.

#tuesday #Stock #finance

You might have more in common with billionaires than you think.
"It's funny, talking about my personal finances, because no one ever believes anything I say," said YouTube creator Jimmy Donaldson, more well-known as MrBeast, to the Wall Street Journal earlier this year. "I have negative money right now, I'm borrowing money. That's how little money I have."
The YouTuber is worth approximately $2.6 billion; much of that comes from equity in his $5 billion company, Beast Industries.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP

#billion #donaldson #street #journal

You might have more in common with billionaires than you think.
"It's funny, talking about my personal finances, because no one ever believes anything I say," said YouTube creator Jimmy Donaldson, more well-known as MrBeast, to the Wall Street Journal earlier this year. "I have negative money right now, I'm borrowing money. That's how little money I have."
The YouTuber is worth approximately $2.6 billion; much of that comes from equity in his $5 billion company, Beast Industries.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP

#street

Melania Trump turned heads during her latest public appearance at the NTT INDYCAR Series event in Washington, D.C. She joined President Donald Trump to greet drivers on the paddock at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. Known for her polished wardrobe, Melania chose a relaxed yet chic ensemble. She wore a tailored white ***** on-down shirt paired with sleek black trousers. Her effortlessly stylish look caught everyone's attention instantly.
Melania Trump's outfit featured a classic white cotton striped-cuff tunic top from Louis Vuitton's 2018 collection. Instead of wearing the designer shirt fully fastened, she boldly left the top ***** ons open. This unbuttoned styling gave her formal shirt a modern and breezy twist. The unique striped cuffs also added subtle detail to her crisp top.
She paired the white shirt with dark, wide-leg trousers that flowed gracefully as she walked. On her feet, she wore black Roger Vivier Gommettine ballet flats featuring signature tonal buckles. The flat shoes kept her look comfortable yet elegant for walking around the racetrack paddock. Her hair was styled in soft, sun-kissed waves over her shoulders, completing her effortless summer outfit.
During the event, Melania started off riding in the armored presidential limousine, known as "The Beast," alongside President Trump as they completed a ceremonial lap. She was also seen smiling and waving to onlookers from inside the vehicle. Later, she walked through the paddock area to greet the racing teams and drivers. She stood beside the President while he officially kicked off the race by waving the green flag.
Melania proved once again that high-end designer pieces can look simple and modern. By leaving her shirt unbuttoned, she brought a fresh mood to classic tailoring. Her high-low mix of luxury labels and relaxed styling created a standout fashion moment at the race.

#Event

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Enea Bastianini is trading Tech3 KTM's struggling package for one of the 2026 grid's genuine front-runners, joining the SuperFile Trackhouse squad on Aprilia machinery for the next two seasons.
Trackhouse confirmed the signing on August 24, with the Italian set to partner Raul Fernandez, who recently renewed with the American outfit. Bastianini fills the seat vacated by Ai Ogura, who is moving to Yamaha. The switch pairs "The Beast" with a team that has been a regular presence at the sharp end of the championship this year - a marked upgrade over the Tech3 KTM effort he's been enduring.
Tech3 announced the split in the week leading up to Aragon, posting a farewell to Il Romagnolo on social media. "After two seasons with the team, it's time to say goodbye to Enea Bastianini at the end of the year," the team wrote. "Thank you for everything you've brought to the team over the past two seasons: the commitment, the racing, the laughs and the moments along the way. We've still got a season to finish together, but we'll be wishing you all the good luck, Enea!" Bastianini still has the balance of 2026 to run out on the RC16 before closing that chapter.
The timing lines up with a broader reset across MotoGP. Bastianini steps into a new-era Aprilia RS-GP built around the incoming regulations, with the reduced-capacity 850cc machinery, revised tires, and a fresh rulebook all landing at once. Pre-season testing kicks off at Valencia after the 2026 finale, giving him an early run at development work on the new bike.

#tech3 #team #seasons #year

US President Donald Trump was among hundreds of people who gathered to see the IndyCar race through the streets of Washington DC on Sunday, marking the culmination of a series of summer events to celebrate the country's 250th birthday.
Driver Kyle Kirkwood won the race, earning his seventh career Indycar win.
Ahead of the race, the president and First Lady Melania Trump took a ceremonial lap of the 1.7-mile track in his presidential limousine, The Beast.
As they reached the finish line, Trump's new Air Force One completed a flyover above the capital.
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is the first time professional road racing has been hosted in the capital.

#indycar #donald #driver

US President Donald Trump is set to take a ceremonial lap in his armored limousine and wave the green flag to launch Sunday's IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, capping celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Trump, who created the Freedom 250 Grand Prix by executive order as part of the United States anniversary commemoration, will have a prime seat to watch the spectacle as open-wheel cars race in the shadow of iconic landmarks at speeds up to 185 mph (298 km/h).
"The president wanted to do this. He's a big fan. We wanted to be part of the 250th anniversary," IndyCar series owner Roger Penske said.
"This is really a by-product of our team trying to take it to the next level. This is an iconic race."
Trump, 80, is expected to take a lap of the course in his armored limousine known as "The Beast" and wave the green flag at the start-finish line in front of the US Capitol building, with military flyovers before the start of the 250-mile event.

#Trump #race #flag

Hailey Bieber walking into West Hollywood's Sushi Park wearing the unreleased earbuds.
Hailey Bieber has been photographed twice in recent days wearing a pair of wired earbuds from SKYLRK Audio, the forthcoming tech arm of her husband Justin Bieber's lifestyle brand. The sightings, captured mid-August 2026 and quickly circulated by fan accounts tracking the label, mark one of the clearest public signals yet that SKYLRK is moving beyond apparel and accessories into consumer electronics.
The first set of images appeared around August 18–19. A second wave of photos followed shortly after, showing Bieber walking one elevator flight from the valet garage and about 200 feet into West Hollywood's Sushi Park, again in the distinctive wired pair. The very short paparazzi-laden walkway makes the audio equipment a very deliberate fashion accessory and marketing tool versus a need for headphones. Fan account SkylrkDaily, which closely follows the brand on X, described them as "Exclusive Skylrk audio Wired Earbuds," underscoring that the product has not yet been formally released to the public.
SKYLRK launched in 2025 as Justin Bieber's independent fashion and lifestyle label, distinct from his earlier Drew House project. The brand quickly established a visual language of oversized loungewear, sculptural slides, leather outerwear, and monochrome-to-bold color stories. Hailey Bieber has been closely involved almost from the start—modeling campaigns, collaborating on capsules (including a February 2026 collection), and contributing design input on pieces such as leather jackets.
In early June 2026, Justin Bieber posted Instagram images teasing SKYLRK Audio. The prototypes included dome-shaped portable speakers in vibrant finishes (copper, olive, lilac, teal), over-ear headphones, and what appeared to be wired earbuds. The aesthetic leaned retro-futurist and Y2K-inflected—perforated surfaces, saturated colorways, and graphic branding—positioning the line as both functional hardware and wearable design objects. No technical specifications, pricing, or firm release date were announced at the time. Coverage from outlets including Hypebeast and SoundGuys framed the move as an expansion of SKYLRK from pure fashion into a broader lifestyle ecosystem that merges streetwear sensibility with everyday tech.

#earbuds

Natalie Harp has drawn attention with her reported absence from a recent White House event attended by Melania Trump. The development comes as the first lady returned to public view after more than a month away from appearances alongside Donald Trump. Here is everything to know.
As reported by The Daily Beast, Natalie Harp, who has frequently accompanied Donald Trump in recent weeks, was reportedly not seen at the White House on Thursday when Melania Trump made a rare public appearance. The president's executive ***** istant did not feature in photographs from the event, where the first lady joined her husband in the Rose Garden to announce the expansion of her Fostering the Future initiative.
Harp's reported absence comes after she was repeatedly spotted with Trump during the past month. She was reportedly present with the president on numerous occasions, including during his trip to Turkey and his weekend visit to his golf club in New Jersey. According to reports, Harp was seen with Trump on at least 18 days over the previous month, while Melania did not appear publicly alongside her husband during the same period.
The circumstances have also drawn renewed attention to earlier claims about the relationship between Harp and the first lady. Trump biographer Michael Wolff has alleged that Melania's limited appearances alongside her husband were due to Harp's presence. Wolff claimed, "Melania, whose appearances with her husband were carefully negotiated and choreographed, would not show up if Harp was around." The biographer further added, "Since Harp was always around, Melania never was—appearing with her husband only in the last week of the campaign."
Melania's appearance on Thursday marked one of her first public appearances with Trump in more than a month. Addressing the crowd, she appeared to reference her extended absence with a lighthearted comment, saying, "I heard you missed me. Here I am," before welcoming attendees to the White House.

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Eagles-Patriots joint practices Day 2: Jalen Hurts finishes strong, Jalyx Hunt turns heads – PHLY
Throughout the first two full team periods, the pattern when the starters were on the field was consistent. When Drake Maye threw the ball, the Patriots moved the ball. When the Patriots ran the ball, the Eagles defensive line dominated. I counted one semi-successful run, which led to some light pushing and shoving when Nolan Smith took exception to Rhamondre Stevenson lowering his shoulder on Cooper DeJean. On one rep, Jalyx Hunt simply grabbed the ball from Stevenson's grasp in the backfield for an instant turnover. Talking with Patriots reporters after practice, their No. 1 takeaway was that Hunt looks like a superstar.
Patriots-Eagles joint practice recap: Defenses fight back on Day 2 – Pats Pulpit
Red zone woes: Improving in the red zone is an area of focus for the Patriots this season after struggling as a unit last year. On Thursday, the inconsistencies continued even though Drake Maye and Co. started strong with touchdowns to Mack Hollins and A.J. Brown on a contested catch over Quinyon Mitchell. From there, pressure became more of an issue and Maye was late targeting Brown along the goal line which led to a long pick-six by Riq Woolen. Maye's end-of-game drive then ended on one play as a slant to Brown was broken up with the ball popping up into the air and Jalyx Hunt recording an interception. The unit was given a second chance which ended better with a touchdown to Romeo Doubs. "Felt like we could have done more in the red zone," Maye said after practice. "That's something for us to learn. It's one of our focuses this year… so we got some work to do." […] Will Campbell and Caleb Lomu each split their 1-on-1 reps. Campbell continued to have some issues in pass pro against Jalyx Hunt, who is a breakout candidate for the Eagles this year, but did have a nice stunt pickup with Alijah Vera-Tucker to lead to Romeo Doubs' touchdown.
Eagles-Patriots Practice Notes: Jalen Hurts finishes strong, defense bounces back – BGN
Speaking of Jalyx Hunt, he produced two takeaways today. In addition to the pick, there was a rep where he simply stole the ball away from Rhamondre Stevenson's hands for an instant forced fumble and recovery. I love the aesthetic of that kind of play where the ball doesn't even touch the ground. Hunt is a beast. He's had an awesome summer.
Welcome to the NFC East Mixtape Feed! – SB Nation
As the 2026 NFL season draws near, SB Nation is launching a new discussion community focused on the sport's most historic division. The NFC East Mixtape Feed will be a spot for fans of the Commanders, Giants, Cowboys and Eagles to discuss the latest divisional news, share their takes about their favorite team and, of course, talk a little smack.

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