One advantage of being 70 is that we keep getting invited to free dinners and lunches. Salespeople typically push annuities, Medicare plans and estate-planning services. So far in 2026 we have been to roughly a dozen of these free meals, and I'm going to four more in the next few weeks. It's good to be old! How lucky am I?
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Queen Letizia delivered an elegant evening look as she joined King Felipe VI for a diplomatic dinner at Madrid's Royal Palace on Wednesday.
The royal couple welcomed delegations attending the 30th Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government on November 4, following the event's opening ceremony at the city's Teatro Real.
Queen Letizia stunned in the off-the-shoulder gown (@ Getty Images)
Letizia looked stunning in a navy dress with an asymmetric neckline that revealed one shoulder, while an oversized sculptural flower decorated the other. The fitted design featured three-quarter-length sleeves and a defined waist, with its dramatic floral detail providing the focal point.
She styled her brunette hair in soft, glossy waves with a deep side parting, tucking one side behind her ear to reveal sparkling earrings with blue teardrop stones.

#queen #felipe

On the Equity Mates podcast recently, Bill Ackman shared a story of the time he had dinner with Warren Buffett. Ackman said he offered Buffett water, but he turned it down for a Cherry **** e. Buffett said, "Bill, I haven't had water in 48 years." The dinner was years ago, but the story only went viral when Ackman mentioned it on the podcast. And we know this wasn't some newfound love Buffett had for **** e. His company, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A), built its stake in Coca-Cola (KO) between 1988 and 1994 for about $1.3 billion. Coca-Cola has split its stock since then, so that stake is now 400 million shares.
Coca-Cola pays $0.53 a share in dividends each quarter, or $2.12 a year. This means Berkshire gets paid roughly $848 million a year for its investment. That's about 65% of what Berkshire originally paid, coming back in a single year. And since Coca-Cola raises its dividend every year, that number keeps growing. Back in 1994, the same shares paid Berkshire about $75 million a year, not even one-tenth of what it earns today. At around $96 a share, the stake is now worth approximately $38.4 billion. Berkshire still holds the entire stake, and its CEO, Greg Abel, called Coca-Cola one of four core holdings.
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The comedian’s White House dinners reveal the balancing act of one of TV’s top contrarians.

#House

Sofia Vergara's dating life is back in the spotlight. A late-night dinner in Beverly Hills has set tongues wagging, as the pictures show the actress enjoying a relaxed evening with Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds. While the duo was not alone at the table, the attention stayed firmly on the two of them. What happened as the night wound down adds another twist to their tale.
Deuxmoi shared the images on Instagram, mentioning that the pair were photographed at an intimate dinner at Cipriani in Beverly Hills. TMZ also obtained photos and video of the evening. According to the outlet, Sofia Vergara and Dan Reynolds held hands throughout their late-night meal.
The photos capture an easy, affectionate rapport. Vergara, 54, is seen smiling broadly as she leans across the table, her chin resting on one fist while Reynolds, 39, holds her other hand. Their chemistry also appeared undeniable.
Two friends joined them for the meal, including Anastasia Soare, who was seated beside Vergara. Even with friends at the table, the images keep the focus on the two of them. They also appeared to be chatting animatedly and enjoying a relaxed night out. As the night wound down, reports suggest that the pair slipped out through the restaurant's back door at around 12:30 am.
The outing also comes as Vergara's past marriage is making headlines once again. Her ex-husband, Joe Manganiello, made several claims about their past relationship in his new memoir, "Bloodlines."

#table #late

President Donald Trump lashed out at Bill Maher in a 1,300-word Truth Social post on Sunday after tuning into Maher's late-night show on HBO.
"Let's talk about this COMPLETE AND TOTAL LOSER, Bill Maher," Trump wrote at the top of the post, a few days after the pair's second dinner together at the White House.
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President Donald Trump fired off a 1,321-word Truth Social post Sunday night mocking and attacking Bill Maher, days after the comedian defended attending a recent White House dinner with the president during his show's opening monologue on Friday night and declaring, "I like these dinners."
US President Donald Trump speaks at a midterm election campaign rally at Guardian Centers of Georgia in Perry, Georgia.
In the post, Trump lobbed multiple insults at Maher, calling him a "coward," a "major POTHEAD," and a "loser" while attacking the comedian's HBO talk show.
The president claimed that Maher was drunk during their recent dinner, alleging that he had "alcohol in his hand" as he walked through the White House and "looked like **** ."
Trump also disputed Maher's claim that the dinner, attended by ESPN host Stephen A. Smith and musician Kid Rock, lasted four hours, saying it lasted "two hours, maybe less," and adding he "felt it was a waste of time."

#Trump #post

Roberto De Zerbi has revealed a ban he put in place phones during Tottenham's warm weather training camp in Marbella in his latest attempt to improve the camp's spirit.
Spurs committed more than £380million on new signings this summer with 10 players joining, but they will start Monday's home fixture with Coventry at the bottom of the Premier League.
The manager has revealed he banned phones from mealtime during Tottenham's trip to Marbella.
"We worked on the pitch, we stayed together – we removed phones from breakfast, lunch and dinner to stay together because now it is like (phone) all the time," De Zerbi told a press conference.
"We had two or three important meetings speaking about football, our situation and how everyone has to take responsibility. And nothing more. There were some dinners just for the players, some dinners just for the staff.

#SPURS

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Taylor Swift accepts The Big Help award from First Lady Michelle Obama onstage at Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards on March 31, 2012. Getty
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is enjoying the bye week with his wife, Taylor Swift.
After the Chiefs defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 30-27 in Week 4, he flew to Manhattan to meet up with Swift. The couple celebrated his birthday with dinner at Torrisi, which Kelce called "one of his favorite spots" on this week's "New Heights" podcast episode.
"It was a fun day. Got some food out here in New York," the 37-year-old said. "Got to hang with Tay," while noting they skipped birthday cake but ordered multiple desserts.

#kelce #week #first

Carmelo Anthony talks to PEOPLE about what drew him to art as he was being honored at the TIME100 Impact Dinner
"Naturally, our culture is art. You grow up in it and it's a part of you, whether it's music, sports or poetry," he says
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Carmelo Anthony felt a natural pull to art.
The former NBA star, 42, recently caught up with PEOPLE when he was honored at the TIME100 Impact Dinner on Monday, Oct. 5 in New York City, where he opened up about his creative passions upon being named to the inaugural TIME100 art list,

#star

Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber turned a familiar dinner outing into a lesson in understated evening dressing.
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Meghan Markle is making social moves in London, stepping out for dinner with Malala Yousafzai in her first known public sighting in the capital since returning to the U.K.
The ***** ss of Sussex, 45, was spotted dining with the Pakistani activist, 29, at London's famed Claridge's hotel on Wednesday, October 7, People confirmed. A photo of the pair together was also shared on X that day.
"It was a chance for a catch-up between friends," a source told the publication.
The pair go back years, having joined forces in October 2020 for a virtual conversation marking International Day of the Girl, during which they discussed the importance of girls' education.
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#october

Minka Kelly and Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds have split after nearly four years together, according to an Oct. 7 report from PEOPLE.
A source close to the former couple said the breakup "happened recently." The report did not identify a reason or say exactly when the relationship ended.
TMZ also confirmed the split. Representatives for both stars had not responded to either outlet's requests for comment when the reports were published.
Kelly, 46, and Reynolds, 39, were first photographed together in November 2022, when they spent more than five hours having dinner at Café Stella in Los Angeles.
Kelly and Reynolds made their red-carpet debut as a couple at the Museum of Contemporary Art's gala in Los Angeles on May 30, PEOPLE reported. She wore a bright orange Roland Mouret dress, while he paired a beige suit with a black shirt.

#kelly #reynolds #people

Troy Aikman and his girlfriend, Marisa Howard, celebrated a milestone in style this week, enjoying an intimate birthday dinner at an upscale Dallas restaurant.
Howard, 40, took to her Instagram Story to share a snapshot of the 59-year-old Pro Football Hall of Famer with his arm wrapped around her and captioned the post, "Best night." Aikman reposted the image before sharing a rare photo set go photos on Instagram with the caption, "Happy Birthday Beautiful."
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The romance between the pair first captured public attention when D Magazine reported last year that they were spotted taking hot yoga classes together in Dallas. At the time, Howard was going through a divorce from her ex-husband, Frank Howard Jr., whom she filed to split from in July 2024. Howard shares two daughters with her ex and previously worked as the director of communications for his company, GeneIQ, a molecular diagnostic laboratory.

#Instagram #aikman

Saoirse Ronan has given some insight into how her husband, "Slow Horses" actor Jack Lowden, is handling rumors that he's in the running to play James Bond.
Ronan revealed to the ***** ociated Press that she isn't letting thoughts of being the next 007 get to Lowden's head, saying: "It's not really a subject that's coming up in our house to be honest; the dog needs to be walked, the dinner needs to be made."
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#bond #ronan #slow #horses

When my wife, son, and I pick a restaurant for dinner, we all have to make sacrifices.
It's challenging to find an eatery that offers something for each of us. The more specialized a restaurant gets, however, the less likely we are to eat there.
That reality hurts chains that focus on healthy food.
People may say they want to eat healthy, but chains like True Food Kitchen face a major challenge when it comes to people actually choosing to eat there.
My wife can order a salad at Chili's, but I can't get ribs and my son can't order chicken tenders at True Food Kitchen. That's one of the challenges facing a healthy restaurant brand that has now filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to a press release.

#restaurant #kitchen #chains

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce celebrated the Kansas City Chiefs tight end's first birthday as a married man on October 5 in New York City.
The newlyweds grabbed dinner at Torrisi, an upscale Italian restaurant in SoHo.
Swift wore an all-black ensemble that included a Simkhai mididress, an oversized Saint Laurent leather coat, and a leather Givenchy bucket bag.
Travis Kelce celebrated turning 37—his first birthday as a husband—in New York City on October 5 with wife Taylor Swift by his side.
The singer and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end color-coordinated in dark ensembles for their evening out, Swift in a black lace-trimmed $895 Simkhai mididress, a $7,400 oversized leather coat by Saint Laurent, and strappy Jimmy Choo leather sandals. She carried a $1,990 Givenchy leather bucket bag to polish off the look.

#swift #city #leather

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marked his first birthday as a married couple without turning the celebration into a major public spectacle.
Instead, the pair kept things intimate in New York, stepping out for a private dinner where their affection was far more noticeable than any attempt to command attention.
Swift brought understated glamour to the occasion, while Kelce appeared equally focused on his wife as they arrived and later left together for the next stop of the evening.
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According to the Daily Mail, Swift and Kelce chose Italian restaurant Torrisi for the NFL star's 37th birthday dinner, arriving together for what appeared to be a deliberately low-key celebration.

#birthday #travis #instead

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's kids have a squad of nannies helping them around the clock. During a recent interview, the 45-year-old mom revealed that she has help at home. While she reportedly hired five nannies, one is always on duty. For those unversed, the socialite has four kids: North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm. She has primary custody of her children after her divorce from West.
Kim Kardashian has been raising her four kids with the help of five nannies. Recently, the reality TV star opened up about her personal life and daily routine in an interview with The Times. She talked about her children and how she's raising them. Kardashian admitted that she has a surprising amount of help.
She said that she has "one nanny on duty" and four nannies on rotation. With a whole help squad, Kardashian has been taking care of her four kids. Despite the nanny squad, she makes sure to be present in the children's lives as much as possible. Therefore, she is on school duty as the mom drops off and picks up the kids from school every day. She also has dinner with them daily and reads bedtime stories to them.
"I'm extremely patient and loving. I still have a kid sleep in my bed when they want. I read books with the kids every night," Kardashian said. Meanwhile, Saint, 10, Chicago, 8, and Psalm, 7, have not reportedly shown much interest in the entertainment world. But the socialite addressed how her eldest daughter, North, 13, has already been making her way into the music and fashion industries.
"Each kid does what they're comfortable with. So, my little ones come around when I'm filming, but they don't really do storylines. North loves it a little bit more than the rest," Kardashian added.

#kids #north #squad #Chicago

Kim Kardashian has opened up about raising her four children, North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm, as a single mother. During a new interview with The Sunday Times Style, the reality star admitted that she has five nannies, with one on duty and four on rotation, to help look after her kids due to her busy work schedule.
The SKIMS founder explained that she is always available to drop her children to school every day, pick them up, and eat dinner with them. "I think I am an intermediate-strict parent," she shared. "I'm extremely patient and loving. I still have a kid sleep in my bed when they want. I read books with the kids every night."
Kim also shared that she believes it's important to discuss privilege with her children. "It's something I talk to my kids about constantly, about hard work, never taking things for granted, always having gratitude," she said. "I lead by example. I'm really open with them about my work, all of the hard work that I put into my law studies, and they're proud. I think that you can have a big life and still have that spirit in you. But it is more challenging."
Kim Kardashian opened up about raising her kids (@ Getty Images for This Is About H)
The beauty mogul also discussed how she co-parents with her ex-husband, Kanye West, when it comes to her daughter North's budding music career. The former couple were married from 2014 to 2022 and share four kids.

#four #think

Saoirse Ronan has insisted the James Bond rumours don't come up home with her husband Jack Lowden.
During an interview with The ****** ociated Press, the Oscar-nominated actress was asked what it was like to live with the Slow Horses actor, given that everyone thinks he'll be the next 007.
The Irish actress insisted the subject doesn't come up much in their day-to-day life as they have other matters to deal with.
"I mean, we're kind of getting on with our life to be honest, we have plenty of other things to be dealing with, so yeah, it's not really a subject that's coming up in our house to be honest," she shared. "The dog needs to be walked, the dinner needs to be made, we're more focused on that."
She added, "Jack's on Slow Horses right now, and he's having a good time on that."
Ronan also quipped that Lowden's co-star Gary Oldman "thinks he's James Bond", after Oldman said in an interview that the next Bond had been picked and his "fingers are crossed" for the Scottish actor. Many people believed the Oscar winner had let slip that Lowden had secured the coveted role.

#ronan #horses #oldman #come

For Cham's latest launch, designer Christy Cham traded the usual fashion dinner for something a lot more revealing.
On Friday night, the brand took over one of the Sunset Strip's storied addresses, celebrating its intimates launch with a late-night party at the Body Shop in West Hollywood.
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Denise Brown — the sister of the late Nicole Brown Simpson — opened up about the night before Nicole's 1994 murder, revealing that she witnessed O.J. Simpson stalking his ex while the siblings were having dinner together.
"I said all the wrong things to Nicole: 'You've got to leave him. You've got to get out of this situation. What are you doing?'" Denise, 69, told The Guardian on Monday, October 5. "That was not being supportive. I want people to get educated and be supportive, and I want victims to know they're not alone in this situation, and it's not their fault that this is happening to them."
Nicole began dating O.J. when she was just 18 years old, and he was 30. They tied the knot in February 1985, welcoming daughter Sydney that same year. Their son, Justin, was born in 1988. After years of domestic violence allegations, the pair divorced in February 1992.
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According to Denise — who is preparing to release her new book, For My Sister Nicole — she and Nicole were out to dinner for a family celebration on June 11, 1994, when Nicole noticed the former Buffalo Bills star driving by.

#denise

Kim Kardashian is pulling back the curtain on what it takes to raise four children while juggling her sprawling business empire and life in the spotlight, revealing that she employs five nannies to help keep her busy household running.
The 45-year-old reality TV star and entrepreneur opened up about her parenting routine during a recent interview with the Sunday Times, admitting that she has one nanny working at a time, while four others rotate in and out.
Kardashian shares daughters North, 13, and Chicago, 8, and sons Saint, 10, and Psalm, 7, with her ex-husband, Kanye West.
Despite having plenty of help on hand, the Skims founder insisted that she remains heavily involved in her children's everyday lives, from getting them to and from school to sitting down for dinner together.
"I am an intermediate-strict parent," Kardashian explained. "I'm extremely patient and loving. I still have a kid sleep in my bed when they want. I read books with the kids every night."

#four #Chicago #saint

Tiffany Trump's toddler son Alexander is adorable in new photos with his mom. The youngest daughter of President Donald Trump took to Instagram on October 1 to share a carousel of photos to mark the end of September. It included a few pictures from her recent trip to India and snaps from the state dinner at the White House.
Tiffany Trump flaunted a full-glam look in the cover photo of her carousel. She wore a fluffy white robe as she smiled at the camera, with her long blonde hair styled in loose waves. The second slide captured her standing in Central Park holding her toddler son, Alexander, in her arms. She wore a dark brown leather jacket, jeans, and brown suede buckle boots. Meanwhile, Alexander was dressed casually in a white shirt, light pants, and white slip-on shoes.
In another picture, Alexander stood cheerfully in front of a custom-built, light-blue playhouse labeled with his name above the door. The little boy wore a light-blue striped polo, white shorts, and navy shoes, raising both hands with a big smile. The house featured a dark blue front door, white trim, small shutters, and flower boxes filled with blue hydrangeas.
The 32-year-old also shared a cute snap of the toddler running indoors wearing only a diaper and her father's necktie draped loosely around his neck. The black-and-white picture captured the 16-month-old mid-run with a big grin on his face.
Additionally, the dump included a family portrait of Tiffany Trump, Michael Boulos, and their son, Alexander. It was from their trip to Mumbai, where they attended the Ambani family's lavish Ganesh Chaturthi celebration. In the picture, the couple was all smiles, with the toddler sitting in his father's lap. The little boy wore a bright red top and white pants, while his mother wore a beautiful lehenga.

#toddler #picture

In an Oct. 4 Instagram post, Ireland Baldwin said that pregnancy emotions have led her to cry over dog adoption videos and dinner choices
She requested a decaf caramel Frappuccino with extra whipped cream during her boyfriend RAC's evening Starbucks run
The couple announced in May that they are expecting their second child — they already share daughter Holland, 3
Ireland Baldwin is feeling emotional during her pregnancy.
In an Instagram post on Sunday, Oct. 4, the actress, 30, revealed that she sent her boyfriend RAC (born André Allen Anjos) on an evening coffee run after becoming overwhelmed by her emotions while watching videos of dog adoption stories.

#Instagram #ireland

Greta Lee stripped everything back this week while in Paris, stepping out for a dinner in a Jil Sander two-piece ensemble.
On Monday (September 28), the Morning Show actor turned up to Tiffany & Co.'s Jean Schlumberger dinner at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in a monochrome fit that left people doing a double take.
The black satin pencil skirt and a silky ***** on-down shirt, designed by Jil Sander creative director Simone Bellotti, was deliberately quiet and cut back so the jewelry could carry the evening.
As or the bling, Lee wore the Bird on a Rock by Tiffany & Co. Wings pavé necklace in platinum set with diamonds, high jewelry offset against the flat black of the Jil Sander separates.
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#tiffany #greta

Sofía Vergara stole the spotlight in a plunging leather dress and strappy platform heels at Paris Fashion Week on October 3.
While sitting in the front row at the Hérmes show, the America's Got Talent judge rocked a fitted leather midi dress held up by two tiny straps.
One night earlier, Vergara rocked an equally stunning evening gown with an intricate gold pattern at a star-studded dinner hosted by Bvlgari.
Sofía Vergara was the ultimate cool girl at Paris Fashion Week on October 3. While sitting in the front row at the Hérmes Spring/Summer 2027 show, the Modern Family alum stole the spotlight in an edgy, all-black leather ensemble complete with bold jewelry.
Sofía Vergara attends Day Six of Paris Fashion Week in France on October 3, 2026.
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#vergara #october #leather

Sofia Vergara brought her signature glamour to Paris Fashion Week as she stepped out for an intimate Bvlgari dinner on Friday October 2, 2026.
The 54-year-old actress turned heads at Chez Jacques Garcia in a plunging black and gold gown that hugged her famous curves before flaring into a dramatic mermaid-style hem.
The vintage Roberto Cavalli design featured an ornate baroque floral print, delicate spaghetti straps and a corset-inspired silhouette.
Sofia at the Bvlgari Dinner as part of Paris RTW Spring/Summer 2027 (@ WWD via Getty Images)
Sofia elevated the look with one of Bvlgari's instantly recognizable Serpenti necklaces, which coiled around her neck and added an extra dose of sparkle to the already opulent ensemble. She also carried a black clutch finished with jewel-toned detailing.

#sofia #dinner #vergara

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Jennifer Lawrence is back with another dose of style inspo, and this time, she's bringing her summer favorites into fall.
Stepping out in New York City on Friday, October 2, the Hunger Games lead headed to dinner with a friend, wearing an autumnal take on one of the sunny season's go-to footwear choices: the classic flip flop.
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Throughout the heat-wave months, stars such as Kylie Jenner, Hailey Bieber, and Katie Holmes turned to Khaite and Gianvito Rossi for '90s-inspired flip flop heels with delicate kitten stilettos. And elsewhere, Kendall Jenner, Zoë Kravitz, Rosé, and fellow minimalist It girls lived in barely-there thong flip flops from the Row. But for the fall, Lawrence selected a chunkier, sturdier alternative: a black pair with wide straps and a comfy platform base that offered a bit of elevation from the NYC streets.

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