19 hours ago
Vin Diesel wanted Judi Dench for The Chronicles of Riddick, so he sent flowers ahead of his visit to her London theater. In Dench's telling, the bouquet made it as far as the stage door. Staff couldn't carry it up the stairs to her dressing room.
Dench was appearing opposite Maggie Smith in David Hare's two-person play The Breath of Life at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Diesel had flown to London to see them perform. The role he had in mind for Dench was Aereon, an ambassador who can glide through the air, in his 2004 sequel to Pitch Black.
She agreed to do the film without reading the script. In an interview published by The Spokesman-Review when the movie came out, Dench said she was still getting over the fact that he'd come all that way to ask her.
Now 91, Dench revisits the offer in Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It?, published in the U.S. on November 3 by St. Martin's Press. The book grew out of conversations with her friend Brendan O'Hea, who gives her a hard time about how readily she said yes.
#judi
Dench was appearing opposite Maggie Smith in David Hare's two-person play The Breath of Life at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Diesel had flown to London to see them perform. The role he had in mind for Dench was Aereon, an ambassador who can glide through the air, in his 2004 sequel to Pitch Black.
She agreed to do the film without reading the script. In an interview published by The Spokesman-Review when the movie came out, Dench said she was still getting over the fact that he'd come all that way to ask her.
Now 91, Dench revisits the offer in Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It?, published in the U.S. on November 3 by St. Martin's Press. The book grew out of conversations with her friend Brendan O'Hea, who gives her a hard time about how readily she said yes.
#judi
1 month ago
The Venice Film Festival may revolve around cinema, but fashion has become an essential part of its annual spectacle. The 2026 edition once again transformed the Lido into a showcase for couture, sharp tailoring and unexpected styling. Stars moved between timeless black gowns, shimmering embellishments, relaxed suits and bursts of bright color. Some relied on archival fashion, while others arrived in custom creations designed specifically for the occasion. Together, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Amal Clooney, Rooney and Kate Mara, Robert Pattinson, Suki Waterhouse and Pamela Anderson demonstrated just how varied festival dressing can be.
Jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal established a sophisticated tone with several dramatic black looks. For the opening, she selected an all black Celine ensemble featuring an off the shoulder twisted bodice. Another memorable appearance came in archival Armani Privé from the Fall 2015 collection. Rich velvet, sharply sculpted shoulders and crystal detailing around the plunging neckline gave the older design a fresh presence on the carpet.
Amal Clooney also embraced black with a custom Tom Ford creation by Haider Ackermann. Her appearance demonstrated the continuing appeal of streamlined eveningwear, with careful construction and texture doing much of the visual work. Rather than competing with the surroundings through excessive decoration, the gown relied on an elegant silhouette and refined details.
Sisters Rooney and Kate Mara offered two very different interpretations of evening glamour while promoting Bucking Fastard. Rooney remained close to her famously minimalist aesthetic in a black satin Louis Vuitton dress. A sleek fitted upper section expanded dramatically near the hem through gathers and voluminous fabric. Kate moved in the opposite direction with Armani Privé, choosing a black and white gown featuring a sparkling skirt and pearl embellished bodice.
Menswear also provided a change of pace. Robert Pattinson appeared in a relaxed white pinstripe suit while promoting Primetime, pairing it with a crisp shirt and striped tie. The slightly oversized proportions gave traditional tailoring a lighter feeling suited to Venice. Suki Waterhouse accompanied him in a pale green Saint Laurent lace two piece, bringing a softer color and delicate texture to the event.
#black #gyllenhaal #clooney #mara
Jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal established a sophisticated tone with several dramatic black looks. For the opening, she selected an all black Celine ensemble featuring an off the shoulder twisted bodice. Another memorable appearance came in archival Armani Privé from the Fall 2015 collection. Rich velvet, sharply sculpted shoulders and crystal detailing around the plunging neckline gave the older design a fresh presence on the carpet.
Amal Clooney also embraced black with a custom Tom Ford creation by Haider Ackermann. Her appearance demonstrated the continuing appeal of streamlined eveningwear, with careful construction and texture doing much of the visual work. Rather than competing with the surroundings through excessive decoration, the gown relied on an elegant silhouette and refined details.
Sisters Rooney and Kate Mara offered two very different interpretations of evening glamour while promoting Bucking Fastard. Rooney remained close to her famously minimalist aesthetic in a black satin Louis Vuitton dress. A sleek fitted upper section expanded dramatically near the hem through gathers and voluminous fabric. Kate moved in the opposite direction with Armani Privé, choosing a black and white gown featuring a sparkling skirt and pearl embellished bodice.
Menswear also provided a change of pace. Robert Pattinson appeared in a relaxed white pinstripe suit while promoting Primetime, pairing it with a crisp shirt and striped tie. The slightly oversized proportions gave traditional tailoring a lighter feeling suited to Venice. Suki Waterhouse accompanied him in a pale green Saint Laurent lace two piece, bringing a softer color and delicate texture to the event.
#black #gyllenhaal #clooney #mara
1 month ago
Black may be one of the safest colors in formal fashion, but the 2026 Venice Film Festival showed how unpredictable it can become in the right hands. Across premieres and ceremonies, stars embraced lace, velvet, satin, sculptural tailoring and elaborate draping. Instead of relying on color to create impact, designers used texture and silhouette to give each outfit a distinctive personality. Laura Dern, Susan Sarandon, Amal Clooney, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Rooney Mara all approached the classic shade differently. Together, their appearances demonstrated why black continues to have such staying power on major red carpets.
Laura Dern embraced intricate detailing for the premiere of Wild Horse Nine. Her sleeveless black Dior gown featured a V neckline, delicate lace and floral embroidery across the upper section. The design transitioned into a fuller shimmering skirt, giving the monochrome look depth through contrasting textures. Black Dior pumps maintained the restrained palette, while a Cartier necklace provided a polished finishing touch.
Susan Sarandon chose a more streamlined interpretation at the premiere of The Echo Chamber. Her black Fendi dress featured long sleeves and an off the shoulder neckline, with a fluid silhouette that followed the body without requiring elaborate embellishment. Statement jewelry, sunglasses and bright red lipstick added personality, demonstrating how accessories can completely change the mood of an otherwise minimalist black dress.
For the festival's opening ceremony, Amal Clooney turned to Tom Ford. Her floor length column gown used rippled fabric panels and subtle leather detailing to create movement and texture. Pointed pumps and a coordinating clutch continued the sleek approach. The result demonstrated how carefully constructed fabric can make a single color visually interesting without overwhelming the overall silhouette.
Maggie Gyllenhaal brought archival fashion into the conversation with an Armani Privé velvet gown originally created in 2015. The design combined sharply defined shoulders, long sleeves and a plunging embellished neckline. Its return more than a decade later also highlighted the growing red carpet practice of revisiting existing fashion rather than treating older couture as something that belongs permanently in an archive.
#susan
Laura Dern embraced intricate detailing for the premiere of Wild Horse Nine. Her sleeveless black Dior gown featured a V neckline, delicate lace and floral embroidery across the upper section. The design transitioned into a fuller shimmering skirt, giving the monochrome look depth through contrasting textures. Black Dior pumps maintained the restrained palette, while a Cartier necklace provided a polished finishing touch.
Susan Sarandon chose a more streamlined interpretation at the premiere of The Echo Chamber. Her black Fendi dress featured long sleeves and an off the shoulder neckline, with a fluid silhouette that followed the body without requiring elaborate embellishment. Statement jewelry, sunglasses and bright red lipstick added personality, demonstrating how accessories can completely change the mood of an otherwise minimalist black dress.
For the festival's opening ceremony, Amal Clooney turned to Tom Ford. Her floor length column gown used rippled fabric panels and subtle leather detailing to create movement and texture. Pointed pumps and a coordinating clutch continued the sleek approach. The result demonstrated how carefully constructed fabric can make a single color visually interesting without overwhelming the overall silhouette.
Maggie Gyllenhaal brought archival fashion into the conversation with an Armani Privé velvet gown originally created in 2015. The design combined sharply defined shoulders, long sleeves and a plunging embellished neckline. Its return more than a decade later also highlighted the growing red carpet practice of revisiting existing fashion rather than treating older couture as something that belongs permanently in an archive.
#susan
2 months ago
The Venice Film Festival is back and high fashion has taken over the Lido. As the 83rd edition continues, the canals are filled with custom couture, sharp tailoring, and standard-setting off-duty style.
The prestigious festival kicked off with a suitably glamorous opening ceremony on Wednesday, where Laura Dern presented George Clooney with the Lifetime Achievement award, recognising his enduring contribution to cinema. The actor landed in Venice alongside his wife Amal, leading a star-studded guest list that includes Kendall Jenner, Pamela Anderson, and Sydney Sweeney.
From black-tie premieres at the Palazzo del Cinema to glitzy dinners, and low-key water taxi arrivals, here are all of the best dressed guests and must-see looks from Venice 2026.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal wore a gorgeous Chloé autumn/winter 2025 ruffle blouse with black tailored trousers on the red carpet. She accessoried with Dior sunglasses and Bvlgari jewellery.
#venice #cinema #black
The prestigious festival kicked off with a suitably glamorous opening ceremony on Wednesday, where Laura Dern presented George Clooney with the Lifetime Achievement award, recognising his enduring contribution to cinema. The actor landed in Venice alongside his wife Amal, leading a star-studded guest list that includes Kendall Jenner, Pamela Anderson, and Sydney Sweeney.
From black-tie premieres at the Palazzo del Cinema to glitzy dinners, and low-key water taxi arrivals, here are all of the best dressed guests and must-see looks from Venice 2026.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal wore a gorgeous Chloé autumn/winter 2025 ruffle blouse with black tailored trousers on the red carpet. She accessoried with Dior sunglasses and Bvlgari jewellery.
#venice #cinema #black
2 months ago
Maggie Gyllenhaal attended the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement presentation to Ellen Burstyn earlier today during the Venice Film Festival.
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As President of the Jury, and knowing all we know about Maggie's style, we weren't expecting anything elaborate. But I have to say, I really enjoyed this Chloé Fall 2025 look.
I love the eggplant hue of the cropped blouse, with the ruffles adding just enough drama to make this feel worthy of the occasion without taking Maggie too far outside her comfort zone.
I also prefer her black trousers to the sheer taupe skirt we saw on the runway. They allow the blouse to remain the focal point and make the look feel much more like Maggie.
#blouse #make #lion
Victor Boyko/Getty Images
As President of the Jury, and knowing all we know about Maggie's style, we weren't expecting anything elaborate. But I have to say, I really enjoyed this Chloé Fall 2025 look.
I love the eggplant hue of the cropped blouse, with the ruffles adding just enough drama to make this feel worthy of the occasion without taking Maggie too far outside her comfort zone.
I also prefer her black trousers to the sheer taupe skirt we saw on the runway. They allow the blouse to remain the focal point and make the look feel much more like Maggie.
#blouse #make #lion
2 months ago
Authorities say an armed man lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton as she spoke at a local fair on Sunday. Her campaign says security stopped the man from reaching the candidate, but several people were injured as he pushed his way through the crowd. NBC's Maggie Vespa reports for TODAY.
#candidate #authorities #today #lunged
#candidate #authorities #today #lunged
2 months ago
Maggie Gyllenhaal celebrated the first few days of cooler weather in fall-ready footwear while in attendance at the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony held during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival today in Venice. The ceremony was held to honor actress Ellen Burstyn, best known for her work in "Requiem for a Dream," "The Exorcist" and "Flowers in the Attic." Gyllenhaal's chosen footwear was a lush wine-colored hue with glossy leather uppers and angular pointed toes. Short stiletto heels rounded out the colorful pair. Similar styles to the thespian's own hail from brands like Sam Edelman, Schutz, Dolce Vita and Christian Louboutin, among others. Maggie Gyllenhaal is seen during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 07, 2026, in Venice. FilmMagic Maggie Gyllenhaal is seen during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 07, 2026, in Venice. FilmMagic Burgundy, eggplant and wine-colored pumps are a staple color when it comes to fall footwear. When the weather gets cooler, many celebrities begin to embrace vampier hues, incorporating them into everything from eyeshadow and lipstick to footwear. These tones, along with taupe, brown and tan, are often **** ociated with fall because the colors mirror the changing landscape. Falling leaves, crisp and juicy apples and
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2 months ago
Not every noteworthy look in Venice Film Festival comes with a photocall or red carpet. Between festival duties and premieres, Matilda De Angelis, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Laura Dern have been giving us another side of their Venice wardrobes.
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Matilda De Angelis, who is at the festival to promote her new film, Balcanica, wore Bottega Veneta, and I love how this feels smart without being overly formal.
The Bottega Veneta sunglasses and silver brooch at the collar are cool. However, I am on the fence about the yellow Baby Veneta bag, only because it feels at odds with the burgundy Sofia pumps. One says spring, the other says autumn. For me, it was a case of either/or, but not both.
Victor Boyko/Getty Images for Finch & Partners and Creative Artists Agency
#venice
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Matilda De Angelis, who is at the festival to promote her new film, Balcanica, wore Bottega Veneta, and I love how this feels smart without being overly formal.
The Bottega Veneta sunglasses and silver brooch at the collar are cool. However, I am on the fence about the yellow Baby Veneta bag, only because it feels at odds with the burgundy Sofia pumps. One says spring, the other says autumn. For me, it was a case of either/or, but not both.
Victor Boyko/Getty Images for Finch & Partners and Creative Artists Agency
#venice
2 months ago
By Nupur Anand
NEW YORK, Sept 2 (Reuters) - A Democratic U.S. senator has pressed Capital One Financial for details about an internal anti-money laundering review that the bank said last month led it to close accounts linked to President Donald Trump and his businesses.
In a letter sent to Capital One CEO Richard Fairbank on Tuesday evening and first reported by Reuters, Senator Maggie Hassan, a New Hampshire Democrat, asked for documents describing the transactions, alerts and other factors that prompted the review, as well as any communications with law enforcement or regulators related to the matter.
"The American people deserve to know," wrote Hassan, the top Democrat on the Joint Economic Committee.
Capital One declined to comment.
#reuters #democrat #anand #york
NEW YORK, Sept 2 (Reuters) - A Democratic U.S. senator has pressed Capital One Financial for details about an internal anti-money laundering review that the bank said last month led it to close accounts linked to President Donald Trump and his businesses.
In a letter sent to Capital One CEO Richard Fairbank on Tuesday evening and first reported by Reuters, Senator Maggie Hassan, a New Hampshire Democrat, asked for documents describing the transactions, alerts and other factors that prompted the review, as well as any communications with law enforcement or regulators related to the matter.
"The American people deserve to know," wrote Hassan, the top Democrat on the Joint Economic Committee.
Capital One declined to comment.
#reuters #democrat #anand #york
2 months ago
By Nupur Anand
NEW YORK, Sept 2 (Reuters) - A Democratic U.S. senator has pressed Capital One Financial for details about an internal anti-money laundering review that the bank said last month led it to close accounts linked to President Donald Trump and his businesses.
In a letter sent to Capital One CEO Richard Fairbank on Tuesday evening and first reported by Reuters, Senator Maggie Hassan, a New Hampshire Democrat, asked for documents describing the transactions, alerts and other factors that prompted the review, as well as any communications with law enforcement or regulators related to the matter.
"The American people deserve to know," wrote Hassan, the top Democrat on the Joint Economic Committee.
Capital One declined to comment.
#capital #nupur #sept
NEW YORK, Sept 2 (Reuters) - A Democratic U.S. senator has pressed Capital One Financial for details about an internal anti-money laundering review that the bank said last month led it to close accounts linked to President Donald Trump and his businesses.
In a letter sent to Capital One CEO Richard Fairbank on Tuesday evening and first reported by Reuters, Senator Maggie Hassan, a New Hampshire Democrat, asked for documents describing the transactions, alerts and other factors that prompted the review, as well as any communications with law enforcement or regulators related to the matter.
"The American people deserve to know," wrote Hassan, the top Democrat on the Joint Economic Committee.
Capital One declined to comment.
#capital #nupur #sept
2 months ago
As the summer begins to wind down in September, Hollywood is just getting started with a new crop of awards season movies premiering at the Venice Film Festival. Some of the first arrivals for the 83rd annual Italian fest included George Clooney, Laura Dern, Kate Mara, Claire Foy and jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal.
At the same time, in Los Angeles, Mark Wahlberg premiered his new movie, "By Any Means," at the Paramount Theatre and Ryan Reynolds did the same for his and Kenneth Branagh's Apple TV buddy comedy "Mayday."
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#same #film #festival
At the same time, in Los Angeles, Mark Wahlberg premiered his new movie, "By Any Means," at the Paramount Theatre and Ryan Reynolds did the same for his and Kenneth Branagh's Apple TV buddy comedy "Mayday."
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#same #film #festival
2 months ago
It's 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, and 19-year-old Delsina Desanctes is standing outside the Palazzo de Cinema — the iconic venue where the Venice Film Festival takes place — surrounded by umbrellas, suitcases, sleeping bags and even a tent.
"I'm hoping to see Sydney Sweeney, Kendall Jenner and Jonathan Bailey," says Desanctes, who traveled to Lido from Rome. (None of them are at the fest for movies; they're attending as brand ambassadors for Armani.)
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#film
"I'm hoping to see Sydney Sweeney, Kendall Jenner and Jonathan Bailey," says Desanctes, who traveled to Lido from Rome. (None of them are at the fest for movies; they're attending as brand ambassadors for Armani.)
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#film
2 months ago
The Venice Film Festival is officially underway, with the first photocalls of the festival taking place today.
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Hands up if you knew this was coming. I certainly did. The first look from jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal was always likely to be a) a suit and b) black.
And I don't begrudge her either choice. A black The Row suit makes sense for her first official photocall as president of the jury, and this feels entirely in keeping with Maggie's style and her role at the festival. The tailoring is clean, with the velvet collar and cuffs providing the only contrast.
The only thing I would change is the trouser length. There is too much fabric pooling around her shoes, which takes away from the otherwise sharp tailoring.
#only
Daniele Venturelli/WireImage
Hands up if you knew this was coming. I certainly did. The first look from jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal was always likely to be a) a suit and b) black.
And I don't begrudge her either choice. A black The Row suit makes sense for her first official photocall as president of the jury, and this feels entirely in keeping with Maggie's style and her role at the festival. The tailoring is clean, with the velvet collar and cuffs providing the only contrast.
The only thing I would change is the trouser length. There is too much fabric pooling around her shoes, which takes away from the otherwise sharp tailoring.
#only
2 months ago
New Canaan girls soccer forward and All-American Clare Greisen is out for the season, New Canaan coach Rich Hickson confirmed Tuesday.
The news was first reported by the New England Soccer Journal, which stated that Greisen "was shut down for the fall season in late August because of an injury." Hickson didn't disclose the nature of the injury, but did say it was not ACL-related.
Greisen is not the only future Division I player and 2025 GametimeCT First Team All-State selection out for this season.
Amity striker Maggie Kershnar suffered an ACL injury and won't play this year, Amity coach Owen Quigley said. Kershnar is committed to play at UConn beginning in 2027.
Greisen, a two-time GametimeCT All-State First Team selection, was named an All-American last season. She has committed to play soccer at Northwestern University in the Big Ten Conference.
#canaan
The news was first reported by the New England Soccer Journal, which stated that Greisen "was shut down for the fall season in late August because of an injury." Hickson didn't disclose the nature of the injury, but did say it was not ACL-related.
Greisen is not the only future Division I player and 2025 GametimeCT First Team All-State selection out for this season.
Amity striker Maggie Kershnar suffered an ACL injury and won't play this year, Amity coach Owen Quigley said. Kershnar is committed to play at UConn beginning in 2027.
Greisen, a two-time GametimeCT All-State First Team selection, was named an All-American last season. She has committed to play soccer at Northwestern University in the Big Ten Conference.
#canaan
2 months ago
Billie Eilish stood between her brother Finneas and Claudia Sulewski as they exchanged vows Saturday, taking on a considerably bigger wedding ****** ignment than simply showing up for the family photos.
Eilish officiated the Aug. 29 outdoor ceremony at San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, California, where Finneas and Sulewski married after nearly eight years together. Photos published by Page Six show the 24-year-old singer standing between the bride and groom as Finneas read his vows.
The couple's rescue dogs, Peaches and Moose, had jobs of their own. They joined the celebration as "flower dogs," wearing custom bows made from the same silk faille used for Sulewski's wedding gown. Finneas and Eilish's parents, Maggie Baird and Patrick O'Connell, were also there to watch their son get married.
The guest list included Justin and Hailey Bieber, Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard, Emma Chamberlain, Rachel Sennott, Rebecca Black and Jason Sudeikis. Sulewski turned the weekend into a fashion project of its own with four custom Oscar de la Renta looks, while Finneas wore a black suit and Eilish chose an off-the-shoulder green dress for her role at the altar.
TMZ footage and photographs show her facing Finneas and Sulewski during the ceremony and confirm that Peaches and Moose were part of the celebration. The dogs' participation had been planned down to their outfits. During Sulewski's final fitting, Oscar de la Renta designer Grace McCoy revealed two silk faille bows cut from the same material as the ceremony gown. Sulewski explained that Moose would walk ahead of Peaches when the pair went down the aisle as flower dogs.
#dogs #peaches #moose
Eilish officiated the Aug. 29 outdoor ceremony at San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, California, where Finneas and Sulewski married after nearly eight years together. Photos published by Page Six show the 24-year-old singer standing between the bride and groom as Finneas read his vows.
The couple's rescue dogs, Peaches and Moose, had jobs of their own. They joined the celebration as "flower dogs," wearing custom bows made from the same silk faille used for Sulewski's wedding gown. Finneas and Eilish's parents, Maggie Baird and Patrick O'Connell, were also there to watch their son get married.
The guest list included Justin and Hailey Bieber, Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard, Emma Chamberlain, Rachel Sennott, Rebecca Black and Jason Sudeikis. Sulewski turned the weekend into a fashion project of its own with four custom Oscar de la Renta looks, while Finneas wore a black suit and Eilish chose an off-the-shoulder green dress for her role at the altar.
TMZ footage and photographs show her facing Finneas and Sulewski during the ceremony and confirm that Peaches and Moose were part of the celebration. The dogs' participation had been planned down to their outfits. During Sulewski's final fitting, Oscar de la Renta designer Grace McCoy revealed two silk faille bows cut from the same material as the ceremony gown. Sulewski explained that Moose would walk ahead of Peaches when the pair went down the aisle as flower dogs.
#dogs #peaches #moose
2 months ago
Tennessee (3-0) ended its opening week of the 2026 volleyball season with two victories Aug. 29 in the Tennessee Tournament at Food City Center.
The Lady Vols defeated Morehead State, 25-16, 25-18, 25-12, and Fairfield, 27-25, 25-23, 25-12.
Against the Eagles, Tennessee had a .352 hitting percentage. Morgan Williams led the Lady Vols' attack with 12 kills. Maggie Dostic recorded 10 kills and two service aces, while Jalyn Stout finished the match with seven kills and three blocks.
Caroline Kerr recorded 21 **** ists and eight digs for Tennessee, and Raegan Burns also totaled eight digs.
In Tennessee's final match, the Lady Vols had a .307 hitting percentage. Kennedi Rogers recorded a double-double with 21 kills, 10 digs and three blocks. Stout recorded nine kills, while Jolene Oddo finished with eight kills and two blocks.
#lady #vols #blocks
The Lady Vols defeated Morehead State, 25-16, 25-18, 25-12, and Fairfield, 27-25, 25-23, 25-12.
Against the Eagles, Tennessee had a .352 hitting percentage. Morgan Williams led the Lady Vols' attack with 12 kills. Maggie Dostic recorded 10 kills and two service aces, while Jalyn Stout finished the match with seven kills and three blocks.
Caroline Kerr recorded 21 **** ists and eight digs for Tennessee, and Raegan Burns also totaled eight digs.
In Tennessee's final match, the Lady Vols had a .307 hitting percentage. Kennedi Rogers recorded a double-double with 21 kills, 10 digs and three blocks. Stout recorded nine kills, while Jolene Oddo finished with eight kills and two blocks.
#lady #vols #blocks
3 months ago
Several celebrities share alma maters with their children, including Naomi Gyllenhaal and her kids Maggie and Jake
Jodie Foster's son Charlie graduated from Yale in 2021 and shares her passion for acting
Conan O'Brien's children are third generation Harvard students, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather
From Ivy League universities to prestigious graduate programs, several celebrities have watched their children follow in their collegiate footsteps.
Adam Sandler's daughters, Sadie and Sunny, are actors like him, starring in films like You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (2023) and Don't Say Good Luck (2026). His older daughter, Sadie, is taking after her dad in another way: by attending New York University, his alma mater. There, she is enrolled in the Tisch School of the Arts and has interests in acting and music.
#alma
Jodie Foster's son Charlie graduated from Yale in 2021 and shares her passion for acting
Conan O'Brien's children are third generation Harvard students, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather
From Ivy League universities to prestigious graduate programs, several celebrities have watched their children follow in their collegiate footsteps.
Adam Sandler's daughters, Sadie and Sunny, are actors like him, starring in films like You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (2023) and Don't Say Good Luck (2026). His older daughter, Sadie, is taking after her dad in another way: by attending New York University, his alma mater. There, she is enrolled in the Tisch School of the Arts and has interests in acting and music.
#alma
3 months ago
Dakota Johnson is set to return to the Venice Film Festival in September 2026 to support the Maggie Gyllenhaal-helmed "Flesh Impact," a 17-minute short film in which Johnson plays Marilyn Monroe. Ahead, Footwear News takes a look at some of her standout shoe moments at the Italian film festival, from corset-style pumps to Paul Walker platforms.
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#dakota #september
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3 months ago
Drone video captured huge fireballs and thick black smoke billowing into the sky after lightning struck a fuel tank at an Oklahoma pipeline facility, part of a deadly stretch of severe weather sweeping the country. NBC News' Maggie Vespa reports.
#oklahoma #vespa #fireballs #thick
#oklahoma #vespa #fireballs #thick
3 months ago
Winning finish: Baylee DeSmit struck an 89th-minute free kick to lift Sporting Club Jacksonville women's soccer to a victorious Gainbridge Super League season opener, defeating host Fort Lauderdale United 1-0 on Aug. 15 at Amerant Bank Field.
Super strike: Sporting Jax (1-0-0), which narrowly outshot the hosts 7-6, received its chance after Fort Lauderdale's Shea Moyer fouled Andrea Fernandez barely outside the penalty area. DeSmit struck the ensuing free kick off the defensive wall and into the net.
Welcome to the club: Former Spokane Zephyr defender Ginger Fontenot made her first Sporting Jax start, playing 67 minutes at right wingback.
Quick free kicks: Sporting Jax newcomers Mya Swinton, Maci Teater and Melina Descary each received their club debuts off the bench in the second half. … Jamie Gerstenberg got the start in goal, recording two saves in the shutout. … Former Ponte Vedra High School defender Maggie Mace played all 90 minutes for Fort Lauderdale.
Up next: Sporting Jax plays its home opener at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, against Tampa Bay Sun FC at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium.
#sporting #fort #desmit #super
Super strike: Sporting Jax (1-0-0), which narrowly outshot the hosts 7-6, received its chance after Fort Lauderdale's Shea Moyer fouled Andrea Fernandez barely outside the penalty area. DeSmit struck the ensuing free kick off the defensive wall and into the net.
Welcome to the club: Former Spokane Zephyr defender Ginger Fontenot made her first Sporting Jax start, playing 67 minutes at right wingback.
Quick free kicks: Sporting Jax newcomers Mya Swinton, Maci Teater and Melina Descary each received their club debuts off the bench in the second half. … Jamie Gerstenberg got the start in goal, recording two saves in the shutout. … Former Ponte Vedra High School defender Maggie Mace played all 90 minutes for Fort Lauderdale.
Up next: Sporting Jax plays its home opener at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, against Tampa Bay Sun FC at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium.
#sporting #fort #desmit #super
3 months ago
The Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey program has five skaters who will be representing USA Hockey in the Collegiate Select Series.
This year's edition is set to take place on August 12-15, and will feature a three-game series between the U.S. and Canada.
Kelly Gorbatenko, Cassie Hall, Ava McNaughton, Laney Potter, and Maggie Scannell were all selected, the university announced on Monday, August 10.
In other exciting news, Ava Murphy, Rosalie Tremblay, and Emma Venusio have been selected to Canada's 2026 National Women's Development Team.
With the Professional Women's Hockey League going through such a historic rise, it's great to see so many Badgers thriving and also have a place to play at the next level.
#wisconsin
This year's edition is set to take place on August 12-15, and will feature a three-game series between the U.S. and Canada.
Kelly Gorbatenko, Cassie Hall, Ava McNaughton, Laney Potter, and Maggie Scannell were all selected, the university announced on Monday, August 10.
In other exciting news, Ava Murphy, Rosalie Tremblay, and Emma Venusio have been selected to Canada's 2026 National Women's Development Team.
With the Professional Women's Hockey League going through such a historic rise, it's great to see so many Badgers thriving and also have a place to play at the next level.
#wisconsin
3 months ago
OLTEWAH, Tenn. — For the third straight day, Mother Nature showed no mercy at the U.S. Women's Amateur.
Just as was the case on Wednesday and Thursday here at the Honors Course, wild weather conditions halted play Friday afternoon with all eight Round of 16 matches underway. Unlike the first two days, though, on Friday play never resumed.
After nearly three hours of rain and repeated lightning flashes, the USGA suspended the matches for the remainder of the day, citing unsafe conditions. Play is expected to resume Saturday at 7 a.m. ET.
As the course was ****** sed for potential damage, a tree behind the 18th green was discovered to have been struck by lightning. The tree sustained a long vertical gash, while bark and pieces of wood were scattered throughout the surrounding area. One piece of debris was even driven into the side of a nearby practice green. It remains unclear whether the storm caused any additional damage to the course.
Among the most intriguing story lines is 14-year-old Maggie Jiayi Ma of Irvine, Calif., who is the youngest player in the 156-player field and making a run at becoming the youngest champion in Women's Amateur history. In her Round of 16 match against U.S. Girls' Junior champion Clairey Lin, Ma is tied through four holes.
#amateur #damage
Just as was the case on Wednesday and Thursday here at the Honors Course, wild weather conditions halted play Friday afternoon with all eight Round of 16 matches underway. Unlike the first two days, though, on Friday play never resumed.
After nearly three hours of rain and repeated lightning flashes, the USGA suspended the matches for the remainder of the day, citing unsafe conditions. Play is expected to resume Saturday at 7 a.m. ET.
As the course was ****** sed for potential damage, a tree behind the 18th green was discovered to have been struck by lightning. The tree sustained a long vertical gash, while bark and pieces of wood were scattered throughout the surrounding area. One piece of debris was even driven into the side of a nearby practice green. It remains unclear whether the storm caused any additional damage to the course.
Among the most intriguing story lines is 14-year-old Maggie Jiayi Ma of Irvine, Calif., who is the youngest player in the 156-player field and making a run at becoming the youngest champion in Women's Amateur history. In her Round of 16 match against U.S. Girls' Junior champion Clairey Lin, Ma is tied through four holes.
#amateur #damage
3 months ago
By Maggie Fick and Sabrina Valle
Aug 5 (Reuters) - There are "no discussions" ongoing between AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers Squibb over a potential deal, a senior source close to the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, quashing the prospect of a mooted mega merger between the drugmakers.
"There is no deal between AstraZeneca and BMS. There never was a deal to be done, and there are no discussions between the companies," said the source, speaking on condition of anonymity.
AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers Squibb both declined to comment on emailed questions from Reuters.
AstraZeneca shares rose 2.9% on the Reuters report, while Bristol Myers Squibb shares were down 2.6% at 1341 GMT.
#astrazeneca #discussions
Aug 5 (Reuters) - There are "no discussions" ongoing between AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers Squibb over a potential deal, a senior source close to the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, quashing the prospect of a mooted mega merger between the drugmakers.
"There is no deal between AstraZeneca and BMS. There never was a deal to be done, and there are no discussions between the companies," said the source, speaking on condition of anonymity.
AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers Squibb both declined to comment on emailed questions from Reuters.
AstraZeneca shares rose 2.9% on the Reuters report, while Bristol Myers Squibb shares were down 2.6% at 1341 GMT.
#astrazeneca #discussions
3 months ago
The Women's Professional Baseball League opened to a sellout crowd of over 4,000 fans at Robin Roberts Stadium on Saturday, August 1.
The Los Angeles Queens and New York Heights started the opening game following a lengthy rain delay and a poignant ceremony for the inaugural season.
Former All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player Maybelle Blair, who is 99 years old, and former St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox manager Tony LaRussa tossed the ceremonial first pitch.
This story will be updated. Follow below for LIVE updates!
7:24 p.m. — End of 1. New York Heights 5, Los Angeles Queens 2. Both teams combine for eight hits in the first inning. Los Angeles catcher Maggie Foxx delivered the first runs of the season with a 2-RBI double to center field with two outs. New York rallied ahead on RBI hits from Kylee Lahners and Jaida Lee.
#heights #former
The Los Angeles Queens and New York Heights started the opening game following a lengthy rain delay and a poignant ceremony for the inaugural season.
Former All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player Maybelle Blair, who is 99 years old, and former St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox manager Tony LaRussa tossed the ceremonial first pitch.
This story will be updated. Follow below for LIVE updates!
7:24 p.m. — End of 1. New York Heights 5, Los Angeles Queens 2. Both teams combine for eight hits in the first inning. Los Angeles catcher Maggie Foxx delivered the first runs of the season with a 2-RBI double to center field with two outs. New York rallied ahead on RBI hits from Kylee Lahners and Jaida Lee.
#heights #former
3 months ago
Millions across the Midwest and parts of the South are set to face another day of dangerously high temperatures while other parts of the country brace for the next round of severe storms. Meanwhile, wildfires in Europe force thousands to flee their homes. NBC's Maggie Vespa reports and TODAY's Al Roker tracks the forecast.
#maggie #roker
#maggie #roker
3 months ago
By Maggie Fick
LONDON, July 24 (Reuters) - AstraZeneca's long-time CEO Pascal Soriot has rarely put a foot wrong. The company's shares have more that quadrupled in price during his 14-year tenure, soaring above the wider FTSE 100 index and main British rival GSK.
AstraZeneca's huge diversity and number of drugs on the market and success in clinical trials in different therapeutic areas set it apart from peers, giving Soriot the golden touch in the eyes of investors.
Now, though, investors have some cause for concern after news this month of the unexpected failure of nerve drug Wainua in a late-stage heart disease trial, which hammered the shares and turned attention on the firm's drug R&D pipeline.
AstraZeneca's shares are down 10% this year and trail GSK and the wider London stock index over two years, with attention now on two other late-stage trials that could shape confidence in AstraZeneca's research engine and long-term growth outlook.
#soriot
LONDON, July 24 (Reuters) - AstraZeneca's long-time CEO Pascal Soriot has rarely put a foot wrong. The company's shares have more that quadrupled in price during his 14-year tenure, soaring above the wider FTSE 100 index and main British rival GSK.
AstraZeneca's huge diversity and number of drugs on the market and success in clinical trials in different therapeutic areas set it apart from peers, giving Soriot the golden touch in the eyes of investors.
Now, though, investors have some cause for concern after news this month of the unexpected failure of nerve drug Wainua in a late-stage heart disease trial, which hammered the shares and turned attention on the firm's drug R&D pipeline.
AstraZeneca's shares are down 10% this year and trail GSK and the wider London stock index over two years, with attention now on two other late-stage trials that could shape confidence in AstraZeneca's research engine and long-term growth outlook.
#soriot
3 months ago
By Maggie Michael and Parisa Hafezi
July 23 (Reuters) - Iran flew Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders, military advisers and missile- and drone-related equipment into Yemen this month, according to four sources, in a move that suggests Tehran is seeking to strengthen the ability of its Houthi allies to threaten Red Sea shipping.
Four sources familiar with the matter, including two Iranian sources, Yemen's information minister and a regional security ****** yst, said Iran transferred the IRGC personnel and military-related equipment on a flight from Tehran to Yemen on July 13, a development that has not been previously reported.
The two Iranian sources told Reuters that between 10 and 21 IRGC personnel, including senior commanders, were on the Mahan Air flight.
The plane was originally bound for the Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa, but diverted to the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah after the airport came under attack by the Saudi-backed Yemeni government.
#sources #yemen
July 23 (Reuters) - Iran flew Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders, military advisers and missile- and drone-related equipment into Yemen this month, according to four sources, in a move that suggests Tehran is seeking to strengthen the ability of its Houthi allies to threaten Red Sea shipping.
Four sources familiar with the matter, including two Iranian sources, Yemen's information minister and a regional security ****** yst, said Iran transferred the IRGC personnel and military-related equipment on a flight from Tehran to Yemen on July 13, a development that has not been previously reported.
The two Iranian sources told Reuters that between 10 and 21 IRGC personnel, including senior commanders, were on the Mahan Air flight.
The plane was originally bound for the Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa, but diverted to the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah after the airport came under attack by the Saudi-backed Yemeni government.
#sources #yemen
4 months ago
Lucy Hale has announced the death of her father, Preston Hale.
In an emotional obituary posted to Instagram on Monday, the Pretty Little Liars actress confirmed her dad passed away "suddenly" on 17 July. He was 68.
"My dad was mind-numbingly funny, sensitive, and deeply kind. He adored his family, my stepsisters, all his grandbabies, his dogs (and mine), his lifelong friends, and my stepmom, Stacy - the love of his life," she wrote alongside a slideshow of throwback photos. "He was so proud of his career in farming and of his hometown of Milan, Tennessee."
Lucy went on to describe Preston as a "true Southern man" who loved fishing, hunting, golfing, and farming. She also reflected on the "deep soul bond" she shared with her father.
"Our last conversation was beautiful. The last time I saw him was beautiful. Our last phone call was perfect," the 37-year-old recalled. "My sister Maggie happened to be in town visiting me in L.A. when we got the call. She was sitting no more than three feet away from me. That's something only God and my dad could have orchestrated. I can't imagine receiving that call alone or walking through these first surreal days by myself."
To conclude the heartfelt message, Lucy emphasised that she has been relying on her "spirituality and my beliefs" at this "incredibly difficult time".
In an emotional obituary posted to Instagram on Monday, the Pretty Little Liars actress confirmed her dad passed away "suddenly" on 17 July. He was 68.
"My dad was mind-numbingly funny, sensitive, and deeply kind. He adored his family, my stepsisters, all his grandbabies, his dogs (and mine), his lifelong friends, and my stepmom, Stacy - the love of his life," she wrote alongside a slideshow of throwback photos. "He was so proud of his career in farming and of his hometown of Milan, Tennessee."
Lucy went on to describe Preston as a "true Southern man" who loved fishing, hunting, golfing, and farming. She also reflected on the "deep soul bond" she shared with her father.
"Our last conversation was beautiful. The last time I saw him was beautiful. Our last phone call was perfect," the 37-year-old recalled. "My sister Maggie happened to be in town visiting me in L.A. when we got the call. She was sitting no more than three feet away from me. That's something only God and my dad could have orchestrated. I can't imagine receiving that call alone or walking through these first surreal days by myself."
To conclude the heartfelt message, Lucy emphasised that she has been relying on her "spirituality and my beliefs" at this "incredibly difficult time".
4 months ago
Janine Sonis had a goal and an ***** ist for the Denver Summit in a 2-2 draw with the visiting Houston Dash on Sunday in the National Women's Soccer League.
Sonis played a perfectly weighted corner along the ground to forward Yazmeen Ryan for the opening goal in the 12th minute. Ryan, who led the Dash in scoring last season while earning the Golden Boot and Newcomer of the Year honors, spun past a Houston defender before firing a near-post strike past Dash goalkeeper Jane Campbell.
Houston (4-5-7) responded less than three minutes later as forward Kat Rader slipped a shot past Summit goalkeeper Abby Smith. The 22-year-old Rader has quickly carried her prolific scoring form into the professional league after scoring 32 goals at Duke.
With halftime approaching, rookie defender Cate Hardin mistimed a challenge on Summit forward Ally Brazier inside the box, conceding a penalty. Sonis, who spent two seasons with Houston from 2016-17, converted against her former teammate Campbell to restore the lead for Denver (4-5-4).
Houston tied it in the 48th minute when midfielder Maggie Graham's cross found Linda Ullmark, who scored her first professional goal.
Sonis played a perfectly weighted corner along the ground to forward Yazmeen Ryan for the opening goal in the 12th minute. Ryan, who led the Dash in scoring last season while earning the Golden Boot and Newcomer of the Year honors, spun past a Houston defender before firing a near-post strike past Dash goalkeeper Jane Campbell.
Houston (4-5-7) responded less than three minutes later as forward Kat Rader slipped a shot past Summit goalkeeper Abby Smith. The 22-year-old Rader has quickly carried her prolific scoring form into the professional league after scoring 32 goals at Duke.
With halftime approaching, rookie defender Cate Hardin mistimed a challenge on Summit forward Ally Brazier inside the box, conceding a penalty. Sonis, who spent two seasons with Houston from 2016-17, converted against her former teammate Campbell to restore the lead for Denver (4-5-4).
Houston tied it in the 48th minute when midfielder Maggie Graham's cross found Linda Ullmark, who scored her first professional goal.
4 months ago
Takeru Kobayashi was once a staple of the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest -- from his record-setting debut in 2001 until his final competition in 2009 -- has since faded from the consciousness of fans of the event (or people who watch, because what else is on TV?).
It's easy to **** ume that someone who has held over a dozen competitive eating records and once won the Nathan's contest six consecutive times simply got tired of shoving damp buns and franks down his throat and that's why he hasn't participated for so long. But his absence from the contest since 2010 — prior to his official retirement from competitive eating back in 2024 — is actually a lot deeper.
Although Kobayashi announced his retirement in a documentary released in 2024, he competed against Joey Chestnut in hot dog eating contest for a Netflix special in September that year. Chestnut won. Here's via USA TODAY Sports from 2024 on Kobayashi's retirement:
"I’ve decided to retire from competitive eating. It’s all I've done for the last 20 years," Kobayashi, 46, announced in Netflix's "Hack Your Health - The Secrets of Your Gut," a documentary film that explores how food, the digestive system and gut health relates to overall well-being.
Kobayashi said decades of overeating for sport has left him with no appetite or no sensation of fullness, which his wife Maggie James said has caused Kobayashi to go days without eating anything at all.
It's easy to **** ume that someone who has held over a dozen competitive eating records and once won the Nathan's contest six consecutive times simply got tired of shoving damp buns and franks down his throat and that's why he hasn't participated for so long. But his absence from the contest since 2010 — prior to his official retirement from competitive eating back in 2024 — is actually a lot deeper.
Although Kobayashi announced his retirement in a documentary released in 2024, he competed against Joey Chestnut in hot dog eating contest for a Netflix special in September that year. Chestnut won. Here's via USA TODAY Sports from 2024 on Kobayashi's retirement:
"I’ve decided to retire from competitive eating. It’s all I've done for the last 20 years," Kobayashi, 46, announced in Netflix's "Hack Your Health - The Secrets of Your Gut," a documentary film that explores how food, the digestive system and gut health relates to overall well-being.
Kobayashi said decades of overeating for sport has left him with no appetite or no sensation of fullness, which his wife Maggie James said has caused Kobayashi to go days without eating anything at all.
