Open the schools!
Black Americans have heard it all before. We've been called "lazy," "not as qualified," "uneducated," "uncultured," and all manner of other reasons the world can come up with for why our disenfranchisement is somehow of our own design and perpetuation. But there's a long history behind why.
During an appearance on Cam Newton's "Funky Friday" podcast, actor Da'Vinchi certainly kept it funky when he revealed why, from his experience, non-American actors are offered American parts and kicked off a diaspora war in the process.
Roughly 11 minutes into the conversation, Newton star asks the 30-year-old "All-American" star what he thinks about non-American actors getting American parts in television and film. The actor says there is a perception that Americans are lazy, later lumping Black Americans into the conversation when discussing why non-American Black actors may be cast in Black American roles.
"What I had to learn early is that this is the entertainment business, not the entertainment arts," the "Why Did I Get Married Again?" actor said. "When there's a business, there's certain things involved."

#americans #funky #lazy #conversation

Ayo Edebiri attended the 2026 Emmy Awards as a nominee for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for The Bear.
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Fresh from the Toronto International Film Festival, where she was promoting her new film, Clarissa, the Chanel ambassador completely switched gears from that outing, wearing a custom blue dress accented with a bold red bow.
I love how Matthieu Blazy created a dress for Ayo that feels specific to her, because you can't tell me you saw this dress and immediately thought Chanel. It's an Ayo dress, and that is what a custom look should do: reflect the person wearing it.
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#dress #getty #chanel #wearing

A few weeks ago, I used Uber Eats to deliver me a case of bottled water, a dozen Starbucks iced coffee bottles, and a 12-pack of Gatorade Zero.
It cost a little more than going to the store less than two miles from our house, but instead of having to lug those bulky items from the store to my car and then my kitchen, I only had to bring them in from the front door.
That was either a lazy choice or evidence of excellent time management skills, but it's a solid example of how people use the internet. Because while people generally think it's much higher (I've asked the question to thousands of people on various podcasts and live shows over the years), digital sales are still a relatively small percentage of total retail sales.
"E-commerce sales in the second quarter of 2026 accounted for 17.1 percent of total sales," United States Census Bureau data showed.
Consumers have shifted some of their purchases online, and they're looking for convenience.

#people #zero

We've already seen what Ayo Edebiri has delivered at the Toronto International Film Festival, but she isn't the only Chanel ambassador in town. Lily-Rose Depp, Penélope Cruz and Margaret Qualley have also been representing the house across premieres, dinners and the TIFF Tribute Awards.
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This mini tweed Chanel dress couldn't be more Lily-Rose Depp coded. The fitted silhouette, contrast trim and prominent double-C logo all sit firmly within her usual Chanel vocabulary, but the red earrings give the black-and-white look the pop of colour it needed. It's familiar territory for Lily-Rose, and it always works so well.
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This pale-yellow Chanel Fall 2026 dress does feel like a step outside Lily-Rose's comfort zone, both in terms of style and colour. That quintessentially French-girl quality we've long ****** ociated with her Chanel wardrobe isn't as apparent in Matthieu Blazy's designs, which is allowing us to see another side of her style.

#isn 't #edebiri

Nicole Kidman meant business on Thursday night in a Chanel suit for "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," where she continued to promote her new movie, "Practical Magic 2."
Nicole Kidman
The Oscar-winning actress wore a look from the French luxury fashion house's fall 2026 pre-collection, designed by Matthieu Blazy. The textured gray suit paired trousers with a single-breasted, long-sleeve blazer featuring hip pockets and sinuous lapels.
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#thursday #chanel #tonight #starring

Chanel shoppers are known to be a discerning bunch, but artist Tom Sachs has created an unauthorized replica of the luxury house's sought-after Paris boutique in lower Manhattan.

Located in Sachs' studio at 245 Centre Street, the phony Chanel store has a sign with 31 Rue Cambon on its front door, and a black Chanel-esque ensemble in one street-front window and a red one in the other. During a pass-by Monday night, the studio's security grates were down and a sign on the front door read, "NOTICE BY ENTERING YOU ARE TO BE RECORDED."

Media requests to Sachs were unreturned.

Although Sachs' outpost has a sign with what looks like a handwritten version of Chanel's proprietary interlocked "CC" monogram, the designer label has not been involved in the project in any way. A Chanel spokesperson said Thursday, "Chanel is not involved in this project, and we did not participate in its conception or development. This is not part of the cultural [programs] that Chanel supports around the world and has no affiliation with Chanel."

Scheduled to open Friday and to run through Oct. 10, Sachs' store will have highly limited access — with hours set for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. The artist's body of work includes jabs at consumerism, materialism, logomania and high-low dressing. His Centre Street studio's new faux Chanel outpost is prismatic in a few ways, including the fact that his ****** e is a short walk to Canal Street where counterfeit goods are sold in abundance.

Sachs' faux boutique coincides with the $20 billion Chanel's accelerating growth and shoppers' fervor for fashion artistic director Matthieu Blazy's designs. Chanel hauls have gone viral, thanks to influencers like Elle Ferguson, who posted in March about traveling 30 hours to get the other Chanel bag of the season — the maxi flap bag in shearling. (She already had scored the mini rectangular bag in gold.) TikTokers like Mikayla Nogueira are sharing their much-coveted loot too with followers.

Asked about the potential impact of Sachs' project on Chanel, Luca Solca, global luxury goods ****** yst at Bernstein, said Thursday, "Imitation is the best form of flattery. This seems to confirm how powerful Chanel has grown into our collective perception."

The New York-based Sachs focuses on recreating modern icons with everyday objects like plywood, including Le Corbusier's 1952 Unite d'Habitation with foam core and a glue gun or variations of NASA's ****** ecraft like the Lunar Module. His unyielding tongue-in-cheek career narrative touches on craftsmanship, luxury and nihilism.
In 1998, his notoriety or fame rose with the creation of a Chanel-type guillotine. Along with Chanel, Sachs has also taken aim at Hermès with his art projects including his 2006 Tiffany Value Meal — a riff on McDonalds' "Happy Meal" in Tiffany & Co's signature blue with what appeared to be the company's logo. The New Yorker also dreamed up a Prada toilet and a

Kate Middleton and Prince William spent a low-key summer, which reportedly sparked a "lazy" debate among royal watchers. The Prince and Princess of Wales typically use the children's school holidays as an opportunity to step away from their busy royal schedules and spend quality time with them. However, their relatively quiet summer reportedly drew criticism, with some people labeling William and Middleton "lazy" for keeping a low public profile. However, a royal author defended the Waleses, saying that they need a break because their duties can be "relentless."
Robert Jobson, a renowned royal author, reportedly defended Kate Middleton and Prince William over their low-key summer. Now that the summer holidays in the UK are coming to an end, the royals are getting back to their official duties. However, the Prince and Princess of Wales have a tradition of spending their children's school holidays away from the spotlight. This allows them to focus on their family and spend quality time with their kids.
The last time William and Kate were seen at a public engagement was when they attended the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. After that, they were photographed only once, when they were spotted driving around Balmoral to stay with King Charles and Queen Camilla. Some royal watchers labeled them "lazy" for spending so much time away from the public eye.
However, Jobson hit back at the critics. He argued that the Waleses need time to recharge because their jobs are "relentless." He told ******* o! Magazine, "A lot of people might think that it's lazy or whatever [taking the school holidays off], but I don't think it is." Jobson added, "They've got a long time in the top job, and after this it becomes even more relentless so I think they're trying to manage their time as best they can whilst they've got an element of freedom."
According to the royal author, William and Kate manage to balance their professional responsibilities with their personal lives very well. They continue to carry out their royal duties while making sure they spend enough time with their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. This has helped them remain a strong family unit, according to the author.

#prince #however #princess

By Johann M Cherian and Niket Nishant
Sept 2 (Reuters) - Everyone knows Wall Street calls a 20% drop in a major index a bear market. But what do you call it when the index posts big gains and losses practically every day and is still way up ‌for the year?
That question is testing the limits of the market's most familiar vocabulary and prompting some to question whether a term like bear market ‌really applies when tech indexes are red hot and constantly gyrating.
"It's kind of lazy nomenclature to be using on things that are that volatile," said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B. Riley Wealth.
The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index, a benchmark for chip stocks, and South Korea's tech-heavy KOSPI both entered bear markets in July, based on the traditional measure. But even at their troughs, the indexes were still up 46% and 25%, respectively, for the year, thanks to triple-digit percentage gains over the past year.

#bear #Tech

Amal Clooney infused her summer sartorial agenda with a dose of bridal charm. The international human rights lawyer has been enjoying a European getaway at her picturesque Lake Como Villa with her husband, George **** ey.
On August 27, Amal stepped out in style as she stunned in a white silk slip dress. The garment featured a figure-hugging silhouette with a plunging neckline and delicate spaghetti straps. She accessorized the look with a pair of silver strappy shoes and two chunky bangle bracelets. Amal carried a white flower that perfectly coordinated with her ethereal gown. The 48-year-old's choice of footwear doesn't come as a surprise given the domination of silver heels on the runway in recent seasons.
During Jonathan Anderson's debut collection for Dior, he peppered the runway with silver mules embellished with rosettes. Meanwhile, during Matthieu Blazy's enchanting Chanel Haute Couture collection, models graced the catwalk in silver slingbacks.
Amal Clooney wore a white silk dress (@ BACKGRID)
Amal's luscious locks were styled into her signature voluminous blowout. Meanwhile, George matched his wife's summer style as he wore a dove-gray T-shirt with a pair of matching tailored pants.

#amal #white #clooney #silk

If the conversation turns to cultural icons of the '70s, it should only be a matter of time before Suzanne Somers' name gets thrown into the mix — and we can't ignore her style, either. Somers is best known for playing lovable yet ditzy blond Chrissy Snow on the hit sitcom "Three's Company," which ran for eight seasons. Spend a lazy afternoon watching reruns of the show, and you'll find no shortage of Suzanne Somers looks from "Three's Company" you can easily wear today. And out and about on the red carpet and at Hollywood parties, Somers' real-life style was no less punchy; she regularly captured the energy of the disco era with the help of sharp tailoring, flirty wrap dresses, and, yes, tons of sequins.
Somers died the day before her 77th birthday in October 2023 at her home in Palm Springs, California, amid a battle with breast cancer. We'll always remember her for her bubbly, carefree spirit, her contributions to television history, and how she absolutely owned the '70s with her style choices. Her unmatched style is definitely a great part of her legacy.
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In 1979, Suzanne Somers was captured — trademark bright blond hair framed by a dark background — while in New York City. Somers was dressed casually in a look that you could totally rock today without anyone batting an eyelash. The "Step By Step" star rocked a V-neck T-shirt with a matching skirt, both in a muted sandy brown color. And because a nipped waist never hurt anybody, Somers belted the tee with a brown leather belt that screamed country-western glam.

#blond

Cramer exited AVGO over plans to raise $80 billion in debt but dismissed identical vendor financing concerns at NVDA as "lazy Susan deals."
Nvidia's 503x interest coverage and $49 billion in free cash flow let it fund an $80 billion buyback without touching bond markets.
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The split screen from Aug. 25 is the setup investors need to understand heading into tonight's earnings report. In the morning, a CNBC clip logged Jim Cramer selling Broadcom and defending NVIDIA. That evening on Mad Money, he called NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) "the loom, the steam engine and the computer all balled up into one" and waved off the same vendor financing practice he had flagged at the other chipmaker as harmless.
The chipmaker he exited was Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO), a charitable trust holding. Cramer had noted the night prior that Broadcom was looking to raise a significant amount of debt to support a planned chip financing deal, and traders were already weighing AI leverage risks tied to a debt raise of up to $80 billion. Yet when the same circular financing critique was aimed at NVIDIA, Cramer brushed it aside: "The critics say these are circular deals where Nvidia gives someone money and then they spend that money on NVIDIA product. I call them lazy Susan deals."

#NVIDIA #financing #avgo

UTA CEO David Kramer accused Variety executive editor Matt Donnelly of threatening the talent agency and engaging in hostile behavior toward female UTA employees after the publication of a critical story Wednesday.
In a memo to staff, Kramer said Donnelly had described UTA as a "flagrant and hostile enemy" in an email. He also quoted a text in which the reporter allegedly warned there would "be consequences both from Variety/PMC and myself."
Kramer further claimed Donnelly had told UTA employees he intended to damage the agency's business and had "recently subjected women at UTA to hostile and unprofessional behavior."
"That does not live up to any editorial standard," Kramer wrote. "We will not tolerate it."
A UTA insider told TheWrap of Donnelly's behavior towards the agency's staffers: "He calls them stupid. He calls them lazy. He calls them inept to their faces."

#kramer #employees

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Blake Snell logged another quality start Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he isn't satisfied just yet.
Snell came back from a procedure on his elbow Aug. 11, and has been fantastic in all three of his starts since returning. In his first appearance off of the injured list, Snell allowed just one earned run through six innings while striking out 10 batters.
He only allowed one run in his subsequent outing, striking out five batters through six innings on his way to his first win of the season. The southpaw made his third appearance of the month on Sunday, shutting out the Pirates through six innings with six strikeouts.
Despite his dominant three-game run, though, Snell still expects better from himself.
"There were a couple innings there where you get two quick outs and then a full-count walk," Snell said. "It's not acceptable. Especially with [how] I feel good, know I can command the ball. Honestly, it's lazy. It's me trying to get strikeouts instead of trying to go seven, eight, nine. So I definitely got to clean that up."

#sunday #allowed #striking

Creators are sharing reactions and parodies in response to Chanel's controversial "barefoot" shoes, which Margaret Qualley wore to the London premiere of The Dog Stars
The shoe debuted as part of Matthieu Blazy's first Chanel Cruise collection in April
Creators like Angelica Hicks, Remi Bader and Mandy Lee have responded to the viral footwear
The internet is not holding back its opinions about Chanel's controversial "barefoot" shoes.
The shoes, which feature only a cap on the heel and two ankle straps, debuted as part of Matthieu Blazy's first Chanel Cruise collection in April. Margaret Qualley was the first brave soul to wear the shoes on the red carpet, stepping out in the nearly barefoot style for the London premiere of The Dog Stars on Thursday, Aug. 20.

#barefoot #qualley #london

Margaret Qualley just proved that when it comes to fashion, there's apparently no such thing as too little shoe.
On August 20, the 31-year-old actress hit the red carpet for the premiere of The Dog Stars in London. As a Chanel ambassador, it wasn't surprising to see her dressed from head-to-toe in the brand, but it's her footwear that's causing a scene.
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Designer Matthieu Blazy introduced the "barefoot" heel at Chanel's cruise 2027 show in April, which is basically a "barefoot heel cap," per Chanel's description, with delicate straps to secure the "shoe" to the foot.

#qualley #shoe #barefoot #sheknows

Sandra Lee returns to her old home, the Westchester estate that she once shared with ex-boyfriend and former governor Andrew Cuomo. The author criticized the current owners, calling them "Lazy" over landscaping.
Sandra Lee, who visited the Westchester Estate that she shared with her ex-boyfriend, criticized their current owners. She roasted the current owners, saying their landscaping is "lazy" and "tragic."
The cookbook author criticized the owners of the Westchester Estate known as Lily Pond, which she sold in 2020 for $1.85 million. She took to Instagram to share a video of the yard, criticizing the owners. The post drew backlash on the internet for her repeated comments on current estate owners.
According to Page Six, Lee complained about the property's landscaping, including weeds, overgrown plants, and trees with missing branches.
While filming the property, she said, "It's awful. It makes me so sad. Look at this disaster. I can't believe it. You can't even see the boxwood."

#estate

Honestly? We knew it wouldn't be long before what is perhaps the most controversial shoe (if you can even call it that) of the year made its way onto the red carpet. Fashion has always loved an opinion-dividing shoe moment, and at last night's The Dog Stars premiere in London, Margaret Qualley stepped out in Chanel's much-discussed "barefoot" sandals, proving that even the most eyebrow-raising runway trends can find their way onto the red carpet.
There were plenty of highlights from the premiere, from Jacob Elordi arriving in Celine with his adorable dog, to Margaret's elegant, ethereal and effortlessly cool black fringed Chanel dress. But it was the actress's footwear that had everyone talking.
So, what exactly are the shoes?
First unveiled as part of Matthieu Blazy's Chanel Resort 2027 collection in Biarritz, the sandals take the phrase "barely there" in the most literal sense.
Margaret Qualley at "The Dog Stars" World Premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square (@ WireImage)

#premiere #onto

'First-Team All-Defensive': Wizards' AJ Dybantsa makes bold NBA future prediction about himself originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The learning curve in the NBA can be quite steep; not many top prospects immediately find their identity in the league after being drafted. AJ Dybantsa might just be a different breed of top-end talent. After a few games in the NBA Summer League with the help of Anthony Davis and Trae Young, among others, he seems to know what skill sets will define his career in the long run. The first overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft out of the BYU Cougars system even made a wild proclamation about future individual accolades.
Rookies do not have their 'welcome to the league' moment until their first official game in the 82-game regular season. It is only when that moment comes that they begin to climb and refine their playbooks to thrive in the NBA. AJ Dybantsa did not have to wait that long.
The Wizards rookie has played two games in the NBA Summer League so far, and each outing was a revelation. He looked like a man among boys on both ends of the floor, but the 19-year-old out of the BYU Cougars system posits that he thrives in one area more than the other. Dybantsa even thinks he is well on his way to becoming a member of an NBA First-Team All-Defensive squad, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic.
"I think I can be a first-team All-Defensive team guy. That’s just where I’m trying to make an impact, on the defensive end. In college, I was being really lazy on the defensive end, just letting guys blow by me and not being a help-side defender. But I definitely want to bring it to the next level," Dybantsa declared.

Following up his NBA Summer League debut on Thursday, No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa took the court again in Las Vegas for the Washington Wizards and scored 23 points in Sunday’s 104-85 win over the Sacramento Kings.
Dybantsa also grabbed 7 rebounds with 3 steals and 2 blocks, demonstrating the defensive presence he can provide for Washington as a rookie.
His most exciting defensive sequence on Sunday may have been when he blocked a 3-point attempt by fellow rookie Darius Acuff, showing he can close out on outside shooters. He then hustled down the floor in transition to score a fast-break layup.
"I've been telling my trainers I think I could be a first-team All-Defensive team guy," Dybantsa told ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk. "In college, I was being lazy a lot on the defensive end. Just letting guys blow by me, not being a help side. But definitely want to bring it to the next level."
Wizards Summer League coach T.J. Sorrentine believes he can be an all-defensive team player.

These stars said "I do" in their best bridal white.
With several major celebrity couples tying the knot this year — and more on the way (we see you, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift!) — there have been plenty of must-see wedding fashion moments to remember. Ahead, see the most breathtaking gowns of the year, from Dua Lipa's chic Schiaparelli to Lainey Wilson's flowery Oscar de la Renta ballgown.
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For her low-key courthouse wedding to Callum Turner on May 31, Dua Lipa wore a Bianca Jagger-inspired cream suit by Schiaparelli couture, designed by creative director Daniel Roseberry. She paired the classy ensemble with matching gloves, Christian Louboutin shoes and an oversized white hat by Stephen Jones.
The following weekend, Turner and Lipa hosted their A-list friends in a lavish second wedding ceremony in Sicily, Italy. The Grammy winner shared photos from the festivities on June 20, showing off her custom Chanel haute couture gown embellished with crystals and feathers. Her low-back dress with a long train was the first bridal gown designed by Mathieu Blazy for a friend of the house.

Yankees' Gerrit Cole ERA At Fenway Jumps To 7 After Red Sox Beat Down originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole's perfect game bid lasted all of two pitches on Saturday afternoon before Boston Red Sox leadoff hitter Masataka Yoshida deposited a lazy 93-mile-an-hour fastball down the middle into Boston's bullpen.
Yoshida is no slugger. It was only the 5-foot-8 ***** anese native's second home run of the season, and sixth since 2024. But hey, that's Gerrit Cole at Fenway Park for you.
The next inning, he gave Triple-A call-up Anthony Seigler his first career home run. The inning after that, the entire Red Sox lineup ate with back-to-back singles from Yoshida and Ceddanne Rafaela coming to roost after Willson Contereas doubled to the deepest part of the ballpark.
It was another loss for Cole at Fenway, which has hilariously become his Yankees' legacy.

Penélope Cruz went for tones of icy blues in a custom Chanel look to the Los Angeles red carpet premiere of her new film "The Invite" on Wednesday night.
The Oscar-winning actress turned to the French luxury fashion house's creative director Matthieu Blazy for her premiere look, a sleeveless ice blue gown with a plunging, sinuously V-shaped neckline and illusion feather elements at the drop waist.
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The battle for the Los Angeles Rams' backup quarterback spot is officially heating up. And, according to one team insider, the competition is shaping up to be a lot tougher — and uglier — than fans might have hoped.
With Matthew Stafford entering his 18th NFL season, the QB2 role in Los Angeles will be a vital insurance policy so long as the veteran continues to play. The Rams originally planned to bring back veteran Jimmy Garoppolo to hold down the fort after two years in the position, but, with Garoppolo now leaning toward retirement, Sean McVay's squad is facing a sudden vacuum of veteran experience.
The keys to the backup role have been handed down to a pair of unproven young arms: Stetson Bennett, a 2023 fourth-rounder, and 2026 first-round rookie Ty Simpson.
Unfortunately for the coaching staff, neither quarterback managed to separate himself from the pack during recent offseason sessions, according to The Athletic's Nate Aktins.
Neither Bennett nor Simpson were able to stand out ahead of the other in these moments, as both worked on crossers, slants, outs and other basic routes, and neither produced much down the field. Bennett did have a lazy out throw that Trent McDuffie picked off, and Simpson overthrew a couple different deeper throws.

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are married, and the Grammy Award-winning artist is sharing a look at the custom Chanel wedding dress she wore separate from their May 31 nuptials.
The "Houdini" singer took to Instagram to share a series of photos of herself and the British actor, unveiling her Chanel haute couture wedding gown designed by Matthieu Blazy. The dress was adorned with crystal embellishments and feathers a many, with a dramatic veil to match. Turner wore a custom Louis Vuitton suit, per Vogue.
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Dua Lipa saved her most traditional bridal silhouette for round two, though traditional takes on an entirely different meaning when Chanel haute couture is involved.
After marrying British actor Callum Turner in a Schiaparelli skirt suit at London's Old Marylebone Town Hall on May 31, Lipa and Turner shared official photographs on Saturday from their second wedding ceremony in Sicily, where the "Levitating" singer wore a custom Chanel Haute Couture wedding gown designed by Matthieu Blazy, marking his first couture bridal look for a friend of the house.
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A common misconception about Trinny Woodall is that she's not an altogether serious person. This despite the fact that revenue at her beauty and skincare business, Trinny London, which sells in 180 countries, was £70m in 2025, up 25 per cent on the previous year, giving it a market value of around £200m.
Whether this is because she's seen as posh, privileged or because she makes her money in women's beauty, or because she first came to the public's attention with a weekly style column co-starring her close buddy, Susannah Constantine (a 1980s fixture on Tatler's society pages) is a moot point. It all seemed to come so easily.
Is it serious to insist, as she does, on conducting an in-depth interview in a corner of her brand's store on the King's Road? "Won't the customers milling around the shop make her inhibited?" I protested to her publicist beforehand, who ***** ed an eyebrow at the suggestion. "Trinny doesn't really do inhibited."
Sure enough, in she sweeps, rangy and slouchily elegant, in a voluminous grey trouser suit from the Australian label St Agni, featuring a swooping collar that doubles as a scarf. "I love versatility" she says, flinging hair and the scarf-collar hither and thither. She also loves Matthieu Blazy, the new creative director at Chanel, but no way is she spending £5,000 on one of his cropped blazers. She is not wealthy, she stresses with fairly strong expletives. "Every single penny goes back into this business. I don't even own my house." Instead of buying the new Chanel jacket, she chopped up one of her own to get the look.
Suddenly we're back at that column, launched in 1996 in this very newspaper, which turned Trinny and Susannah into the nation's style agony aunts. A BBC Two show called What Not to Wear soon followed. Its bracing advice proved so successful, it moved to BBC One before ITV beckoned. Over several years the pair sold three million books.

Six years ago, the month of April began a bright spot for yours truly.
In the midst of a pandemic that shut down virtually everything, there was a five-week stretch from April into May where, for about two hours each week, I escaped to the world of the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls.
The ESPN documentary The Last Dance pushed up its release date and gained worldwide popularity at an opportunistic time thanks to the worldwide shutdown. Michael Jordan was no stranger to me — I had heard enough stories from my dad about his ability to seemingly break the laws of gravity — but the 10-episode series made me feel like I had actually lived through each of his six championships.
That documentary left such a big imprint on me that I'm just one of many who can sometimes get caught in the trap of referring to any final season for a team or an athlete as "a last dance." It's an easy slogan to slap onto a group that has been together for so long and has one last chance to check a box. Sometimes, it's a fair comparison. Other times, it's just lazy wording.
When I look back on the 2025-26 high school athletic season, I find that the description is appropriate for more teams and more athletes than I can count. The Class of 2026 was historic in so many ways that I feel like I just watched Episode 10 and the credits are rolling over a dark abyss of black pixels. Where did the time go?

Martha Stewart has some gripes with her 2024 Netflix documentary.
The home living entrepreneur was a guest on the Monday (June 1) episode of podcast One on One with Kris Fade, where she elaborated on why she disliked the documentary. Previously, in a 2024 interview with The New York Times, Stewart, 84, thought that the second half of the film looked "a bit lazy."
"Those last scenes with me looking like a lonely old lady walking hunched over in the garden? Boy, I told him to get rid of those," Stewart said at the time."And he refused. I hate those last scenes. Hate them."
While in conversation with Fade, Stewart doubled down on her 2024 comments. "I thought it made me seem like I was done and dusted," she said around the 36:00 mark below.
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Ugh this gloomy weather has me feeling so lazy today like where’s the sun at ?

Ugh this light rain in fargo is making everything feel so cozy but also kinda lazy today perfect nap weather tbh