5 hours ago
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Last season, Washburn volleyball earned a share of the MIAA regular season **** le and made it to the NCAA Central Regional semifinals. This season, the Ichabods expect nothing less.
"I can confidently say that we're hungry for more as a good team is, and we're trying to find that line between good and great," Washburn senior Libero Taylor Rottinghaus told 27 Sports. "We want that so bad that we've made it a goal to own it, and we want to do that so bad that we're going to put the work in on the court with practice, with the games, all of it."
In 2025, Washburn finished 27-5 and 13-3 in MIAA play. Heading into this season, the squad looks a little different after losing key All-American playmakers.
"You know, any time that you remove pieces and add pieces, you've changed the makeup of the team, and so every single year is just a little bit different," Washburn head coach Chris Herron said. "And so we're starting to see, you know, which direction we're going in and what the makeup of the team is going to be like."
One of the key leaders on this year's squad, who has been for the last couple of seasons, is Shawnee Heights' own Taylor Rottinghaus. Last season, the libero led the team with 468 digs.
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"I can confidently say that we're hungry for more as a good team is, and we're trying to find that line between good and great," Washburn senior Libero Taylor Rottinghaus told 27 Sports. "We want that so bad that we've made it a goal to own it, and we want to do that so bad that we're going to put the work in on the court with practice, with the games, all of it."
In 2025, Washburn finished 27-5 and 13-3 in MIAA play. Heading into this season, the squad looks a little different after losing key All-American playmakers.
"You know, any time that you remove pieces and add pieces, you've changed the makeup of the team, and so every single year is just a little bit different," Washburn head coach Chris Herron said. "And so we're starting to see, you know, which direction we're going in and what the makeup of the team is going to be like."
One of the key leaders on this year's squad, who has been for the last couple of seasons, is Shawnee Heights' own Taylor Rottinghaus. Last season, the libero led the team with 468 digs.
#we 're
1 day ago
Amy Winehouse's father has been hit with a nearly £1 million bill after losing a bitter court battle against two of his late daughter's closest friends. Mitch Winehouse was ordered to make interim payments totaling £963,851—about $1.3 million—to Naomi Parry and Catriona Gourlay after a High Court judge tore into the case he brought over the sale of the singer's belongings.
According to the BBC, the dispute centered on 141 items auctioned in the United States between 2021 and 2023, including Winehouse's clothes, handbags, earrings, makeup, ballet slippers and a dress she wore on her final tour in 2011. Mitch claimed Parry, Amy's former stylist, and Gourlay had no right to sell the items and accused them of "deliberately" hiding the sales from him. The women denied wrongdoing, saying the items either belonged to them or had been given to them by Winehouse.
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The court wasn't buying Mitch's version. Judge Sarah Clarke KC tossed his case earlier this year, finding that he "knew all along" that the women planned to sell the memorabilia.
The trial had heard allegations that Parry and Gourlay took advantage of Mitch's forgetfulness and pocketed more than $1.4 million from the auctions, but Clarke rejected the claim that they had deliberately concealed the sales.
#winehouse #clarke
According to the BBC, the dispute centered on 141 items auctioned in the United States between 2021 and 2023, including Winehouse's clothes, handbags, earrings, makeup, ballet slippers and a dress she wore on her final tour in 2011. Mitch claimed Parry, Amy's former stylist, and Gourlay had no right to sell the items and accused them of "deliberately" hiding the sales from him. The women denied wrongdoing, saying the items either belonged to them or had been given to them by Winehouse.
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The court wasn't buying Mitch's version. Judge Sarah Clarke KC tossed his case earlier this year, finding that he "knew all along" that the women planned to sell the memorabilia.
The trial had heard allegations that Parry and Gourlay took advantage of Mitch's forgetfulness and pocketed more than $1.4 million from the auctions, but Clarke rejected the claim that they had deliberately concealed the sales.
#winehouse #clarke
2 days ago
Brad Pitt considers himself an "optimist," but at one point in his life, the actor contemplated taking his life.
The two-time Academy Award winner expounded on his past grief in a new Esquire cover story, published Monday (August 10). Although Pitt didn't name where his period of depression stemmed from, the actor has been in a lengthy legal battle with his ex-wife, actress Angelina Jolie in the years since their 2019 divorce after five years of marriage.
While their children, both biological and adopted, have petitioned to drop 'Pitt' as their surname, Pitt has filed to obtain records of Jolie's income between 2017 to 2021. The conflict regards the sale of Jolie's stake in their French winery company Château Miraval, which the ex-spouses co-owned from 2008 to 2021. Since 2022, Pitt, 62, has been in a relationship with jewelry entrepreneur Ines de Ramon, 33.
Pitt told Esquire that he was "never suicidal in any way" and that thoughts about taking his life were not in his "makeup."
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The two-time Academy Award winner expounded on his past grief in a new Esquire cover story, published Monday (August 10). Although Pitt didn't name where his period of depression stemmed from, the actor has been in a lengthy legal battle with his ex-wife, actress Angelina Jolie in the years since their 2019 divorce after five years of marriage.
While their children, both biological and adopted, have petitioned to drop 'Pitt' as their surname, Pitt has filed to obtain records of Jolie's income between 2017 to 2021. The conflict regards the sale of Jolie's stake in their French winery company Château Miraval, which the ex-spouses co-owned from 2008 to 2021. Since 2022, Pitt, 62, has been in a relationship with jewelry entrepreneur Ines de Ramon, 33.
Pitt told Esquire that he was "never suicidal in any way" and that thoughts about taking his life were not in his "makeup."
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2 days ago
By Daniel Wiessner
Aug 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. agency that enforces laws banning workplace discrimination has dropped a lawsuit seeking to enforce a subpoena in an investigation of Nike's treatment of white employees, saying the company has handed over a trove of information.
U.S. District Judge Cristian Stevens in St. Louis, Missouri, granted the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's motion on Thursday to dismiss the lawsuit it filed in February, after the agency in a filing late Wednesday said Nike had complied with its subpoena.
The commission had claimed the footwear and apparel company refused to comply with demands for information such as data on the racial and ethnic makeup of the company's workforce and a roster of employees chosen for mentoring and development programs.
The EEOC said it was investigating whether Nike intentionally discriminated against white employees and job applicants, including by disproportionately targeting them for layoffs, and that it needed the information to determine whether Nike violated the law.
#nike #white #company
Aug 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. agency that enforces laws banning workplace discrimination has dropped a lawsuit seeking to enforce a subpoena in an investigation of Nike's treatment of white employees, saying the company has handed over a trove of information.
U.S. District Judge Cristian Stevens in St. Louis, Missouri, granted the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's motion on Thursday to dismiss the lawsuit it filed in February, after the agency in a filing late Wednesday said Nike had complied with its subpoena.
The commission had claimed the footwear and apparel company refused to comply with demands for information such as data on the racial and ethnic makeup of the company's workforce and a roster of employees chosen for mentoring and development programs.
The EEOC said it was investigating whether Nike intentionally discriminated against white employees and job applicants, including by disproportionately targeting them for layoffs, and that it needed the information to determine whether Nike violated the law.
#nike #white #company
6 days ago
Demi Lovato added a dose of silk to her sartorial agenda as she graced the red carpet for the Camp Rock 3 Los Angeles premiere at Walt Disney Studios on August 10.
The actress reunited with her former co-stars, Kevin Jonas, Nick Jonas, and Joe Jonas, as she made the ultimate fashion statement. Demi looked incredible in a metallic bronze midi dress that featured a corseted bodice with lace-up detailing and a plunging neckline. The skirt boasted a figure-hugging silhouette while the glossy sheen from the silk stood out during the premiere. The garment was styled with matching pointed-toe pumps.
Demi's luscious locks were styled into soft waves with a side-parting and her makeup oozed glam, courtesy of a smoky eye and a glossy nude lip.
Demi Lovato wore a silk dress (Variety via Getty Images)
Ahead of the premiere, it was announced that Demi would reprise her role of Mitchie Torres with a cameo appearance in the film. The movie will debut on Disney Channel on August 13 before streaming on Disney+ beginning August 14.
#disney #glossy
The actress reunited with her former co-stars, Kevin Jonas, Nick Jonas, and Joe Jonas, as she made the ultimate fashion statement. Demi looked incredible in a metallic bronze midi dress that featured a corseted bodice with lace-up detailing and a plunging neckline. The skirt boasted a figure-hugging silhouette while the glossy sheen from the silk stood out during the premiere. The garment was styled with matching pointed-toe pumps.
Demi's luscious locks were styled into soft waves with a side-parting and her makeup oozed glam, courtesy of a smoky eye and a glossy nude lip.
Demi Lovato wore a silk dress (Variety via Getty Images)
Ahead of the premiere, it was announced that Demi would reprise her role of Mitchie Torres with a cameo appearance in the film. The movie will debut on Disney Channel on August 13 before streaming on Disney+ beginning August 14.
#disney #glossy
6 days ago
Hoda Kotb celebrated her 62 birthday on August 9 with three generations of her family.
She received three birthday cakes on her special day, and she blew out the candles with her daughters Hope Catherine Kotb, five, and Haley Joy Kotb, eight, and she also posed in a sweet family picture alongside her mother, Sameha Kotb, 84.
The entrepreneur went filter-free with a sans-makeup look as she rocked a bold red ****** on-up long sleeve shirt, while dancing along to everyone's singing.
Her daughters matched her casual look as Hope wore a striped blue and white dress, Haley donned a t-shirt with USA on it, and Sameha sported a long-sleeve white shirt.
Hoda switched into a white ****** on-up shirt with beige pants and beige sneakers, while hugging her daughters on the couch in another photo. The former Today anchor captioned the post: "Thx for all the love."
#daughters #hope
She received three birthday cakes on her special day, and she blew out the candles with her daughters Hope Catherine Kotb, five, and Haley Joy Kotb, eight, and she also posed in a sweet family picture alongside her mother, Sameha Kotb, 84.
The entrepreneur went filter-free with a sans-makeup look as she rocked a bold red ****** on-up long sleeve shirt, while dancing along to everyone's singing.
Her daughters matched her casual look as Hope wore a striped blue and white dress, Haley donned a t-shirt with USA on it, and Sameha sported a long-sleeve white shirt.
Hoda switched into a white ****** on-up shirt with beige pants and beige sneakers, while hugging her daughters on the couch in another photo. The former Today anchor captioned the post: "Thx for all the love."
#daughters #hope
7 days ago
Every era has its beauty standards, each carrying through to the next generations as either kitsch or cool. The '80s have received their fair share of condemnation and celebration as either or, but there's a unique glamour that '80s soap opera divas, such as Morgan Fairchild, have translated to the decades since.
Although the Texas native got her start on television back in the '70s with hit series such as "Search for Tomorrow," "Happy Days," and "Mork & Mindy," the '80s brought about a fresh new decade of big opportunities (and even bigger hair). Alongside films such as "The Seduction" and "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," Fairchild also continued her career on TV with series like "Flamingo Road" and "Paper Dolls." However, some of her most iconic roles come from her nearly 30-year run on "General Hospital," as well as her stint as Chandler Bing's mom in "Friends." Still acting into her 70s, Fairchild also started her own podcast, "2 B****es From Texas," alongside sister Cathryn Hartt. You can still see traces of her signature '80s glam in her makeup, outfits, and hair today, having refined her taste and tweaked it to the times.
However, while Fairchild was undoubtedly one of the most fashionable actresses of the '80s, there were some looks that were a clear trial and error. Fashion taste fluctuates as our lives do, and as the "Shattered Illusions" star can attest through her own tragedies in life, not every moment can be a hit. Although incredibly rare, here are a few fashion flops from her heyday.
Read more: 10 Facts About The Beverly Hillbillies Cast Only Real Fans Would Know
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#fairchild #although #texas #every
Although the Texas native got her start on television back in the '70s with hit series such as "Search for Tomorrow," "Happy Days," and "Mork & Mindy," the '80s brought about a fresh new decade of big opportunities (and even bigger hair). Alongside films such as "The Seduction" and "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," Fairchild also continued her career on TV with series like "Flamingo Road" and "Paper Dolls." However, some of her most iconic roles come from her nearly 30-year run on "General Hospital," as well as her stint as Chandler Bing's mom in "Friends." Still acting into her 70s, Fairchild also started her own podcast, "2 B****es From Texas," alongside sister Cathryn Hartt. You can still see traces of her signature '80s glam in her makeup, outfits, and hair today, having refined her taste and tweaked it to the times.
However, while Fairchild was undoubtedly one of the most fashionable actresses of the '80s, there were some looks that were a clear trial and error. Fashion taste fluctuates as our lives do, and as the "Shattered Illusions" star can attest through her own tragedies in life, not every moment can be a hit. Although incredibly rare, here are a few fashion flops from her heyday.
Read more: 10 Facts About The Beverly Hillbillies Cast Only Real Fans Would Know
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#fairchild #although #texas #every
7 days ago
Pregnant Anne Hathaway showed off her growing baby ******* p at the LA premiere of her upcoming survival thriller, "The End of Oak Street." The Oscar winner attended the star-studded event held at Warner Bros. Studios on August 9. She is all set to welcome her third baby with husband Adam Shulman.
At "The End of Oak Street" premiere, Anne Hathaway gave a peek at her baby ******* p in her custom Atelier Prabal Gurung top. The icy blue silk top featured a halter neckline, a sleeveless silhouette, and a high-low hem. The cascading train trailed behind her as she moved on the red carpet. The crimson lining contrasted with the light blue color of the top. The inverted cutout at the front created a cropped top that framed her baby ******* p.
The "Mother Mary" star paired it with baggy low-rise jeans and red and pink stiletto pumps from Aquazzura. Styled by Erin Walsh, she completed her look with sparkling drop earrings and a coiled Serpenti bracelet. She wore her hair in a high ponytail. Meanwhile, her makeup featured a clear complexion, black liner, and a classic red lip.
Hathaway announced her pregnancy with her and Shulman's third child in an Instagram video in June. They also share two sons, 10-year-old Jonathan and 7-year-old Jack. During an interview with PEOPLE on the red carpet, she opened up about how pregnancy feels different this time.
"You know, I was in my 30s with my other two, and I'm so different now …. something happened when I turned 40," she said. "I just realized that this isn't a dress rehearsal. It's all real. I'm not, like, saving it up for my future self. It's all happening right now. And so I think I'm just better at being present in the moment, living in gratitude, not taking anything for granted. So I think all of those things are coming together, and it's a real time to enjoy."
#street #premiere #Third #featured
At "The End of Oak Street" premiere, Anne Hathaway gave a peek at her baby ******* p in her custom Atelier Prabal Gurung top. The icy blue silk top featured a halter neckline, a sleeveless silhouette, and a high-low hem. The cascading train trailed behind her as she moved on the red carpet. The crimson lining contrasted with the light blue color of the top. The inverted cutout at the front created a cropped top that framed her baby ******* p.
The "Mother Mary" star paired it with baggy low-rise jeans and red and pink stiletto pumps from Aquazzura. Styled by Erin Walsh, she completed her look with sparkling drop earrings and a coiled Serpenti bracelet. She wore her hair in a high ponytail. Meanwhile, her makeup featured a clear complexion, black liner, and a classic red lip.
Hathaway announced her pregnancy with her and Shulman's third child in an Instagram video in June. They also share two sons, 10-year-old Jonathan and 7-year-old Jack. During an interview with PEOPLE on the red carpet, she opened up about how pregnancy feels different this time.
"You know, I was in my 30s with my other two, and I'm so different now …. something happened when I turned 40," she said. "I just realized that this isn't a dress rehearsal. It's all real. I'm not, like, saving it up for my future self. It's all happening right now. And so I think I'm just better at being present in the moment, living in gratitude, not taking anything for granted. So I think all of those things are coming together, and it's a real time to enjoy."
#street #premiere #Third #featured
7 days ago
Ivanka Trump perfectly coordinated her bikini with the ethereal backdrop of her vacation destination, serving up the ultimate swimwear snaps.
The First Daughter enjoyed a family getaway to Iceland, and she was sure to visit one of the must-see attractions – The Blue Lagoon. Ivanka took to Instagram on August 7 to share a post that captured her posing in the crystal waters.
Ivanka wore a pale blue bikini that featured a balconette bra top with a plunging neckline and a pair of matching micro bottoms. Her blonde locks were swept back into an effortless updo and she opted for minimal makeup with a glowing complexion. Ivanka accessorized with a dainty gold necklace.
Ivanka posed in a bikini in the Blue Lagoon (Instagram)
In the caption, she simply penned: "The Blue Lagoon."
#Instagram #daughter
The First Daughter enjoyed a family getaway to Iceland, and she was sure to visit one of the must-see attractions – The Blue Lagoon. Ivanka took to Instagram on August 7 to share a post that captured her posing in the crystal waters.
Ivanka wore a pale blue bikini that featured a balconette bra top with a plunging neckline and a pair of matching micro bottoms. Her blonde locks were swept back into an effortless updo and she opted for minimal makeup with a glowing complexion. Ivanka accessorized with a dainty gold necklace.
Ivanka posed in a bikini in the Blue Lagoon (Instagram)
In the caption, she simply penned: "The Blue Lagoon."
#Instagram #daughter
7 days ago
"Landman" star Ali Larter's storybook romance proves that when you know, you know – but she also knows when it's time to call it quits with the heavy makeup. Larter filmed the Paramount+ series in Fort Worth, Texas, meaning long hours in high heat and humidity, where the last thing on anyone's mind is perfecting a full beat. While makeup artists relied on heavy powders to keep the actors' makeup set under the harsh lighting, the star admitted she would push back against her makeup artist in favor of a glowier look. "I don't like powder, so it's usually my makeup artist fighting to put powder on me, and I'm saying no—I just would prefer to look shiny," she told NewBeauty in July 2026.
Larter's preference for a more lived-in complexion also aligns with the growing trend of choosing a glowy, skin-like perfection over an overly matte complexion – a beauty trend celebrity makeup artists call outdated in 2026. In lieu of consistent touch-ups, the actor's team opted for blotting papers to reduce some of the oils that accumulate throughout filming. "For longer days, if I am really sweaty — usually we're sweaty because it's Texas — they do a lot of blotting papers," she explained to the outlet. The simple swap kept excess oil at bay without sacrificing the fresh complexion and comfort she preferred.
Read more: 14 Fashion Rules That Are Made To Be Broken
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Part of Ali Larter's complete transformation came from her commitment to skincare. During the demanding production schedule for "Landman," the actor used her lunch break to refresh her skin and her mindset before going back to filming. During the cast's 30-minute lunch break, she would remove her under-eye makeup to apply eye masks and meditate for 20 minutes before stepping back in front of the camera.
#makeup #know #heavy
Larter's preference for a more lived-in complexion also aligns with the growing trend of choosing a glowy, skin-like perfection over an overly matte complexion – a beauty trend celebrity makeup artists call outdated in 2026. In lieu of consistent touch-ups, the actor's team opted for blotting papers to reduce some of the oils that accumulate throughout filming. "For longer days, if I am really sweaty — usually we're sweaty because it's Texas — they do a lot of blotting papers," she explained to the outlet. The simple swap kept excess oil at bay without sacrificing the fresh complexion and comfort she preferred.
Read more: 14 Fashion Rules That Are Made To Be Broken
Theo Wargo/Getty Images
Part of Ali Larter's complete transformation came from her commitment to skincare. During the demanding production schedule for "Landman," the actor used her lunch break to refresh her skin and her mindset before going back to filming. During the cast's 30-minute lunch break, she would remove her under-eye makeup to apply eye masks and meditate for 20 minutes before stepping back in front of the camera.
#makeup #know #heavy
7 days ago
The singer has spent years fielding comments about her body, ******* uality and appearance. This time, she decided to give critics a taste of their own medicine.
Chloe Bailey has apparently decided that taking the high road is optional.
The 28-year-old singer and actress recently revealed how she responded after a cheerful TikTok from Saint Lucia drew nasty comments about her makeup-free appearance. Instead of ignoring the people calling her "ugly," Bailey said she clicked on their profiles, took a closer look at their photos and returned the criticism.
Her strategy, as she described it, was simple: "bully back."
Bailey said some of the commenters ultimately deleted their remarks after she responded, turning what could have been another round of online scrutiny into something she found considerably more satisfying.
#comments #responded #chloe #TikTok
Chloe Bailey has apparently decided that taking the high road is optional.
The 28-year-old singer and actress recently revealed how she responded after a cheerful TikTok from Saint Lucia drew nasty comments about her makeup-free appearance. Instead of ignoring the people calling her "ugly," Bailey said she clicked on their profiles, took a closer look at their photos and returned the criticism.
Her strategy, as she described it, was simple: "bully back."
Bailey said some of the commenters ultimately deleted their remarks after she responded, turning what could have been another round of online scrutiny into something she found considerably more satisfying.
#comments #responded #chloe #TikTok
10 days ago
Sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers and watching Pete-Crow Armstrong outduel Shohei Ohtani in their MVP showdown seemed like the perfect way to end an exhilarating homestand for the Chicago Cubs.
But the Cubs instead were forced to return to Wrigley Field on Thursday for a makeup game against the Toronto Blue Jays, and for most of the afternoon the electricity of the last week seemed missing with the New York Yankees and Dodgers — and all their stars — gone.
The Cubs were clueless against Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease, who allowed two hits in seven shutout innings, and a loss to the underachieving Jays would've felt like adding an extra chapter to "The Great Gatsby."
But then everything changed on a dime, and a manic Cubs season went off the rails again.
Photos: Chicago Cubs 3, Toronto Blue Jays 2 (11 inn.)
#toronto #like
But the Cubs instead were forced to return to Wrigley Field on Thursday for a makeup game against the Toronto Blue Jays, and for most of the afternoon the electricity of the last week seemed missing with the New York Yankees and Dodgers — and all their stars — gone.
The Cubs were clueless against Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease, who allowed two hits in seven shutout innings, and a loss to the underachieving Jays would've felt like adding an extra chapter to "The Great Gatsby."
But then everything changed on a dime, and a manic Cubs season went off the rails again.
Photos: Chicago Cubs 3, Toronto Blue Jays 2 (11 inn.)
#toronto #like
11 days ago
Pop star Tate McRae never hesitates to make a bold fashion statement on the red carpet. Attending the Variety Power of Young Hollywood event, the singer proved her status as a true modern style icon in a dress with a high slit and a back cutout. She chose an archival designer gown that blends classic 1990s minimalism with bold, sultry details. Her high-fashion appearance left fans and style lovers completely captivated throughout the night.
Tate McRae made a show-stopping arrival at the Variety Power of Young Hollywood event in a vintage black gown from the Versace Spring/Summer 1998 collection. The sleek strapless dress featured a fitted bodice that hugged her silhouette. The side design revealed a daring back cutout secured by a thin strap. It was adorned with a metallic blue hardware accent right at the waistline.
The floor-length column skirt featured a dangerously high thigh-slit that exposed her entire leg as she walked. Adding a surprise pop of color, the inside lining of the skirt was crafted from a bright turquoise-blue fabric. She complemented the vibrant lining by pairing the gown with matching blue strappy kitten-heel sandals.
Posing on the blue carpet, McRae looked over her shoulder toward the camera with an effortlessly confident expression. She flaunted the open-back cutouts and high slit while keeping her hands resting gracefully together. Her beauty look stayed sleek and polished, featuring her golden-brown hair tied up in a high, slicked-back ponytail. Her makeup remained warm and radiant with bronzed cheeks, soft mascara, and a glossy nude lip.
By bringing back a vintage piece from the late 1990s runway, the pop star demonstrated a masterclass in classic Italian glamor. The combination of a sleek black silhouette, unexpected pop of turquoise, and sharp cutouts created an unforgettable red-carpet moment. She proved that archival fashion always makes a powerful statement.
#mcrae
Tate McRae made a show-stopping arrival at the Variety Power of Young Hollywood event in a vintage black gown from the Versace Spring/Summer 1998 collection. The sleek strapless dress featured a fitted bodice that hugged her silhouette. The side design revealed a daring back cutout secured by a thin strap. It was adorned with a metallic blue hardware accent right at the waistline.
The floor-length column skirt featured a dangerously high thigh-slit that exposed her entire leg as she walked. Adding a surprise pop of color, the inside lining of the skirt was crafted from a bright turquoise-blue fabric. She complemented the vibrant lining by pairing the gown with matching blue strappy kitten-heel sandals.
Posing on the blue carpet, McRae looked over her shoulder toward the camera with an effortlessly confident expression. She flaunted the open-back cutouts and high slit while keeping her hands resting gracefully together. Her beauty look stayed sleek and polished, featuring her golden-brown hair tied up in a high, slicked-back ponytail. Her makeup remained warm and radiant with bronzed cheeks, soft mascara, and a glossy nude lip.
By bringing back a vintage piece from the late 1990s runway, the pop star demonstrated a masterclass in classic Italian glamor. The combination of a sleek black silhouette, unexpected pop of turquoise, and sharp cutouts created an unforgettable red-carpet moment. She proved that archival fashion always makes a powerful statement.
#mcrae
11 days ago
It can pay to track what the big investors on Wall Street are trading in quarterly 13-F filings. This quarter, legendary hedge fund manager Stanley Druckenmiller added to his largest stock position, buying more Natera (NASDAQ: NTRA) for his family office. The innovative genetic testing company now accounts for 18% of Druckenmiller's 13-F portfolio, which includes all his U.S.-listed stocks.
Should you follow Druckenmiller into Natera stock? Let's take a closer look at the numbers and find out.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Modern medicines and treatments have led to a growing demand for advanced patient diagnostics. To tailor medicines for patients in prenatal care or with cancer, you need to understand more about their bodies and specific genetic makeup.
Natera specializes in bridging the gap between doctors and patients, using innovative cell-free DNA testing to help diagnose outcomes. Specifically, it serves the prenatal and cancer testing markets. For pregnant patients, a doctor can use a Natera test to diagnose any problems with the fetus, all with minimal physical intervention. Its cancer testing has a variety of use cases, but an important one is checking for residual disease evidence in patients, which can be invaluable for someone dealing with cancer in remission.
#innovative
Should you follow Druckenmiller into Natera stock? Let's take a closer look at the numbers and find out.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Modern medicines and treatments have led to a growing demand for advanced patient diagnostics. To tailor medicines for patients in prenatal care or with cancer, you need to understand more about their bodies and specific genetic makeup.
Natera specializes in bridging the gap between doctors and patients, using innovative cell-free DNA testing to help diagnose outcomes. Specifically, it serves the prenatal and cancer testing markets. For pregnant patients, a doctor can use a Natera test to diagnose any problems with the fetus, all with minimal physical intervention. Its cancer testing has a variety of use cases, but an important one is checking for residual disease evidence in patients, which can be invaluable for someone dealing with cancer in remission.
#innovative
11 days ago
Sydney Sweeney appears in a new Instagram carousel posted by her lingerie brand Syrn.
She modeled a lacy bra and matching underwear, as well as a sheer cape.
Sweeney completed her 1960s-inspired look with on-theme glam.
Sydney Sweeney channels retro glamour in her latest Syrn campaign. The actress modeled her own line of lacy lingerie in a new Instagram carousel posted by the brand earlier this week.
Sweeney went full Valley of the Dolls in a 1960s-inspired look, which consisted of a white balconette bra and matching cheeky underwear complete with tiny bows. The Euphoria alum also tied a sheer cape with fur trim around her shoulders. She kept the theme going with her glam: Her blonde hair was styled in bouncy ringlets, while her makeup included white eyeliner and pops of pink blush.
#sweeney #sydney #posted
She modeled a lacy bra and matching underwear, as well as a sheer cape.
Sweeney completed her 1960s-inspired look with on-theme glam.
Sydney Sweeney channels retro glamour in her latest Syrn campaign. The actress modeled her own line of lacy lingerie in a new Instagram carousel posted by the brand earlier this week.
Sweeney went full Valley of the Dolls in a 1960s-inspired look, which consisted of a white balconette bra and matching cheeky underwear complete with tiny bows. The Euphoria alum also tied a sheer cape with fur trim around her shoulders. She kept the theme going with her glam: Her blonde hair was styled in bouncy ringlets, while her makeup included white eyeliner and pops of pink blush.
#sweeney #sydney #posted
12 days ago
Kate Middleton has become one of the world's most recognizable style icons, but it's her beauty philosophy that has quietly stood the test of time. While trends come and go, the Princess of Wales has remained remarkably consistent, choosing polished, understated looks over dramatic transformations.
Whether she's attending Wimbledon, walking the red carpet at the BAFTAs, or representing the Royal Family on official engagements, her beauty choices feel elegant rather than trendy. Beauty experts often point to her approach as proof that classic techniques rarely go out of fashion, and her recent appearances continue to reinforce that timeless aesthetic.
Discover the seven timeless Kate Middleton beauty choices that continue to inspire women everywhere, from soft waves and glowing skin to polished makeup and classic nails. (WireImage)
Here are seven Kate Middleton beauty choices that continue to inspire women of every age.
If there's one hairstyle forever ******* ociated with Kate Middleton, it's her glossy, bouncy waves.
#kate #polished #seven #inspire
Whether she's attending Wimbledon, walking the red carpet at the BAFTAs, or representing the Royal Family on official engagements, her beauty choices feel elegant rather than trendy. Beauty experts often point to her approach as proof that classic techniques rarely go out of fashion, and her recent appearances continue to reinforce that timeless aesthetic.
Discover the seven timeless Kate Middleton beauty choices that continue to inspire women everywhere, from soft waves and glowing skin to polished makeup and classic nails. (WireImage)
Here are seven Kate Middleton beauty choices that continue to inspire women of every age.
If there's one hairstyle forever ******* ociated with Kate Middleton, it's her glossy, bouncy waves.
#kate #polished #seven #inspire
13 days ago
Jaclyn Hill said that she became "addicted to being thin" after using a GLP-1 weight-loss medication
The beauty influencer shared her struggles with weight gain and online criticism after her former makeup brand's controversial lipstick launch in 2019
Hill credits strength training for helping her regain confidence and says she now prioritizes being strong over skinny
Jaclyn Hill opened up about her experience taking a GLP-1 and said that it led to her becoming "addicted to being thin." Reflecting on the experience, she credited strength training with helping her overcome struggles with body image.
The beauty influencer, 36, posted side-by-side pictures showing her progress in the gym to Instagram on Monday, Aug. 3 — and shared her turbulent journey with weight-loss medication in the caption.
#addicted
The beauty influencer shared her struggles with weight gain and online criticism after her former makeup brand's controversial lipstick launch in 2019
Hill credits strength training for helping her regain confidence and says she now prioritizes being strong over skinny
Jaclyn Hill opened up about her experience taking a GLP-1 and said that it led to her becoming "addicted to being thin." Reflecting on the experience, she credited strength training with helping her overcome struggles with body image.
The beauty influencer, 36, posted side-by-side pictures showing her progress in the gym to Instagram on Monday, Aug. 3 — and shared her turbulent journey with weight-loss medication in the caption.
#addicted
13 days ago
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's daughter, Violet Affleck, showed off her summer sartorial agenda as she was photographed grabbing coffee with a friend at Caffe Luxxe in Brentwood.
The 20-year-old looked effortlessly stylish in a white baby tee emblazoned with a playful red apple print, paired with a pair of Baywatch-inspired red Nike shorts. Violet accessorized with a vibrant striped handbag and a pair of oversized sunglasses. Her hair was left down in a bob while she opted for minimal makeup with a radiant complexion.
Violet is enjoying her summer in Los Angeles before she returns to Yale University for her junior year. It was a rare sighting to see Violet pictured without her face mask. Back in September 2025, Violet delivered an emotional speech at the United Nations advocating for clean air and the use of masks to help prevent the spread of long COVID-19. Violet has long been an advocate for public health and addressed the UN while wearing a K95 mask. "We are told by leaders across the board that we are the future," she said. "But when it comes to the ongoing pandemic, our present is being stolen right in front of our eyes."
Violet Affleck wore red shorts and a white T-shirt t (BACKGRID)
Violet called out adults for "the relentless beat of back to normal, ignoring downplaying, and concealing both the prevalence of airborne transmission and the threat of long COVID."
#violet #affleck #white #pair
The 20-year-old looked effortlessly stylish in a white baby tee emblazoned with a playful red apple print, paired with a pair of Baywatch-inspired red Nike shorts. Violet accessorized with a vibrant striped handbag and a pair of oversized sunglasses. Her hair was left down in a bob while she opted for minimal makeup with a radiant complexion.
Violet is enjoying her summer in Los Angeles before she returns to Yale University for her junior year. It was a rare sighting to see Violet pictured without her face mask. Back in September 2025, Violet delivered an emotional speech at the United Nations advocating for clean air and the use of masks to help prevent the spread of long COVID-19. Violet has long been an advocate for public health and addressed the UN while wearing a K95 mask. "We are told by leaders across the board that we are the future," she said. "But when it comes to the ongoing pandemic, our present is being stolen right in front of our eyes."
Violet Affleck wore red shorts and a white T-shirt t (BACKGRID)
Violet called out adults for "the relentless beat of back to normal, ignoring downplaying, and concealing both the prevalence of airborne transmission and the threat of long COVID."
#violet #affleck #white #pair
13 days ago
Tate McRae kept the fashion moments coming long after stepping off the Lollapalooza stage, donning a lace slip micro minidress from Doen. After turning heads in multiple Ludovic de Saint Sernin looks during her performance, the pop star switched gears for an after-hours celebration, slipping into a delicate minidress by Doen while hanging out backstage with The Chainsmokers.
Tate McRae wore the Doen Evra Slip Dress in Sea Salt, a barely-there lace number that perfectly balanced sweet and sultry. It featured thin spaghetti straps, a soft scoop neckline trimmed with scalloped lace, and an all-over floral lace construction.
The piece had a romantic, lingerie-inspired feel. Its body-hugging silhouette skimmed her figure before ending at an ultra-short hemline that rode high on her thighs, making the tiny slip dress feel even more daring.
McRae paired the ivory mini with diamond stud earrings and a minimalistic bracelet, letting the intricate lace remain the focus. She wore her blonde hair in loose, tousled waves and opted for glowing makeup with bronzed skin and glossy lips. Additionally, a black shoulder bag with silver hardware added contrast to the monochrome outfit.
Photos from backstage captured the "Sports Car" singer smiling alongside Alex Pall and Drew Taggart of The Chainsmokers after her Lollapalooza set. In another playful snap, McRae was seen holding up a giant bottle of Fireball whiskey while laughing with friends. She embraced the celebratory mood after a successful weekend at the Chicago music festival.
#mcrae #chainsmokers
Tate McRae wore the Doen Evra Slip Dress in Sea Salt, a barely-there lace number that perfectly balanced sweet and sultry. It featured thin spaghetti straps, a soft scoop neckline trimmed with scalloped lace, and an all-over floral lace construction.
The piece had a romantic, lingerie-inspired feel. Its body-hugging silhouette skimmed her figure before ending at an ultra-short hemline that rode high on her thighs, making the tiny slip dress feel even more daring.
McRae paired the ivory mini with diamond stud earrings and a minimalistic bracelet, letting the intricate lace remain the focus. She wore her blonde hair in loose, tousled waves and opted for glowing makeup with bronzed skin and glossy lips. Additionally, a black shoulder bag with silver hardware added contrast to the monochrome outfit.
Photos from backstage captured the "Sports Car" singer smiling alongside Alex Pall and Drew Taggart of The Chainsmokers after her Lollapalooza set. In another playful snap, McRae was seen holding up a giant bottle of Fireball whiskey while laughing with friends. She embraced the celebratory mood after a successful weekend at the Chicago music festival.
#mcrae #chainsmokers
13 days ago
Just days before her 38th birthday on 8 August, Princess Beatrice has broken her cover for a low-key shopping trip to Fortnum & Mason in London.
Sarah Ferguson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's eldest daughter was spotted dressing in a casual high-street outfit as she blended in with crowds for her outing on 30 July. Choosing to flex her sustainable style credentials, Beatrice opted for one of her previous purchases from Kitri Studio, a deep blue midi dress with balloon sleeves and a belted waist.
The 'Joni' dress retails for £137.50, and Beatrice had previously worn it for a trip to Bluebird restaurant in London in May 2023. At the time, she teamed it with a black cross-body Celine bag and casual trainers, but Beatrice dressed it up with £50 Zara suede ballet flats for her most recent outing.
With her red hair left loose, falling in gentle waves past her shoulders, and her makeup kept minimal, Beatrice ensured she attracted minimal attention.
Princess Beatrice was spotted going under-the-radar in central London
#london #dress
Sarah Ferguson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's eldest daughter was spotted dressing in a casual high-street outfit as she blended in with crowds for her outing on 30 July. Choosing to flex her sustainable style credentials, Beatrice opted for one of her previous purchases from Kitri Studio, a deep blue midi dress with balloon sleeves and a belted waist.
The 'Joni' dress retails for £137.50, and Beatrice had previously worn it for a trip to Bluebird restaurant in London in May 2023. At the time, she teamed it with a black cross-body Celine bag and casual trainers, but Beatrice dressed it up with £50 Zara suede ballet flats for her most recent outing.
With her red hair left loose, falling in gentle waves past her shoulders, and her makeup kept minimal, Beatrice ensured she attracted minimal attention.
Princess Beatrice was spotted going under-the-radar in central London
#london #dress
13 days ago
Phillies executive remains confident in Trea Turner's defensive skills originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
While Trea Turner has been reliable from the batter's box, slashing .250/.299/.404 with 16 home runs, the same can't be said for his work on the defensive side of the field. It's an area that sees the Philadelphia Phillies' shortstop put up some rather lackluster performances, recording the second-highest errors in the league (18) for players at any position, while ranking in the bottom ten for putouts by a shortstop (83).
These numbers are one thing, but it's worth noting that they are the makeup of one of the more critical sides to Turner's defensive statistics; he has the lowest fielding percentage among shortstops in the league, .954, which ranks fourth among all players at the time of writing. Some of the more advanced metrics would indicate that Turner has been more than costly in the field, having a defensive runs saved of -14, meaning he's been quite the detriment to his team throughout the season.
All of this is to say that the three-time All-Star has been struggling throughout the campaign, but it's worth highlighting that he has the full support of the Phillies' President of Baseball Operations, Dave Dombrowski.
Prior to Monday night's series opener against the Washington Nationals, Dombrowski spoke to the press about Turner's defensive development and apparent slump, something he isn't all that concerned about at the moment.
#defensive #trea #runs #shortstop
While Trea Turner has been reliable from the batter's box, slashing .250/.299/.404 with 16 home runs, the same can't be said for his work on the defensive side of the field. It's an area that sees the Philadelphia Phillies' shortstop put up some rather lackluster performances, recording the second-highest errors in the league (18) for players at any position, while ranking in the bottom ten for putouts by a shortstop (83).
These numbers are one thing, but it's worth noting that they are the makeup of one of the more critical sides to Turner's defensive statistics; he has the lowest fielding percentage among shortstops in the league, .954, which ranks fourth among all players at the time of writing. Some of the more advanced metrics would indicate that Turner has been more than costly in the field, having a defensive runs saved of -14, meaning he's been quite the detriment to his team throughout the season.
All of this is to say that the three-time All-Star has been struggling throughout the campaign, but it's worth highlighting that he has the full support of the Phillies' President of Baseball Operations, Dave Dombrowski.
Prior to Monday night's series opener against the Washington Nationals, Dombrowski spoke to the press about Turner's defensive development and apparent slump, something he isn't all that concerned about at the moment.
#defensive #trea #runs #shortstop
14 days ago
Amy Schumer posed in nothing but a plunging bikini while kicking off August.
The comedian went makeup-free while sharing a "no filter" glimpse of her idyllic yacht getaway.
The mom-of-one shares son Gene with estranged husband Chris Fischer.
Amy Schumer is kicking off August with a sun-soaked yacht getaway. In a photo dump shared on Saturday, the I Feel Pretty actress stripped down to nothing but a plunging floral bikini while giving fans a glimpse of her "no filter" vacation style.
Amy Schumer wears a blue swimsuit while putting on a wet suit
Credit: Instagram/Amy Schumer
#august #filter
The comedian went makeup-free while sharing a "no filter" glimpse of her idyllic yacht getaway.
The mom-of-one shares son Gene with estranged husband Chris Fischer.
Amy Schumer is kicking off August with a sun-soaked yacht getaway. In a photo dump shared on Saturday, the I Feel Pretty actress stripped down to nothing but a plunging floral bikini while giving fans a glimpse of her "no filter" vacation style.
Amy Schumer wears a blue swimsuit while putting on a wet suit
Credit: Instagram/Amy Schumer
#august #filter
14 days ago
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs' search for a starting pitcher has landed them a veteran with postseason experience.
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman is heading to the Cubs, a source confirmed to the Chicago Tribune, in exchange for two minor leaguers, outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene.
Gausman, 35, gives the Cubs a proven big-league starter, even amid a slightly down year in Toronto. In 23 starts this season, Gausman owns a 4.38 ERA and 102 ERA+ over 127 1/3 innings. He's in the final year of the five-year, $110 million deal he signed with the Blue Jays. In his last start with the Blue Jays on Saturday, Gausman held the St. Louis Cardinals to one run on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings.
If Gausman pitches on normal rest, he would be lined up to face his former team Thursday in the Blue Jays' makeup game at Wrigley Field. That game was postponed due to weather on June 21.
The Cubs are banking on Gausman's track record as a two-time All-Star with a 3.34 ERA and 124 ERA+ in his previous five seasons. They're also getting a veteran with postseason experience as they look to make a deeper October run. He's pitched in the playoffs in four of the last five years and made six postseason appearances last year for the Blue Jays (10 earned runs in 30 2/3 innings).
#blue #year #innings #last
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman is heading to the Cubs, a source confirmed to the Chicago Tribune, in exchange for two minor leaguers, outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene.
Gausman, 35, gives the Cubs a proven big-league starter, even amid a slightly down year in Toronto. In 23 starts this season, Gausman owns a 4.38 ERA and 102 ERA+ over 127 1/3 innings. He's in the final year of the five-year, $110 million deal he signed with the Blue Jays. In his last start with the Blue Jays on Saturday, Gausman held the St. Louis Cardinals to one run on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings.
If Gausman pitches on normal rest, he would be lined up to face his former team Thursday in the Blue Jays' makeup game at Wrigley Field. That game was postponed due to weather on June 21.
The Cubs are banking on Gausman's track record as a two-time All-Star with a 3.34 ERA and 124 ERA+ in his previous five seasons. They're also getting a veteran with postseason experience as they look to make a deeper October run. He's pitched in the playoffs in four of the last five years and made six postseason appearances last year for the Blue Jays (10 earned runs in 30 2/3 innings).
#blue #year #innings #last
14 days ago
The Chicago Cubs' search for a starting pitcher has landed them a veteran with postseason experience.
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman is heading to the Cubs, a source confirmed to the Tribune, in exchange for two minor leaguers, outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene.
Gausman, 35, gives the Cubs a proven big-league starter, even amid a slightly down year in Toronto. In 23 starts this season, Gausman owns a 4.38 ERA and 102 ERA+ over 127 1/3 innings. He's in the final year of the five-year, $110 million deal he signed with the Blue Jays. In his last start with the Blue Jays on Saturday, Gausman held the St. Louis Cardinals to one run on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings.
If Gausman pitches on normal rest, he would be lined up to face his former team Thursday in the Blue Jays' makeup game at Wrigley Field. That game was postponed due to weather on June 21.
The Cubs are banking on Gausman's track record as a two-time All-Star with a 3.34 ERA and 124 ERA+ in his previous five seasons. They're also getting a veteran with postseason experience as they look to make a deeper October run. He's pitched in the playoffs in four of the last five years and made six postseason appearances last year for the Blue Jays (10 earned runs in 30 2/3 innings).
#blue #Cubs
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman is heading to the Cubs, a source confirmed to the Tribune, in exchange for two minor leaguers, outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene.
Gausman, 35, gives the Cubs a proven big-league starter, even amid a slightly down year in Toronto. In 23 starts this season, Gausman owns a 4.38 ERA and 102 ERA+ over 127 1/3 innings. He's in the final year of the five-year, $110 million deal he signed with the Blue Jays. In his last start with the Blue Jays on Saturday, Gausman held the St. Louis Cardinals to one run on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings.
If Gausman pitches on normal rest, he would be lined up to face his former team Thursday in the Blue Jays' makeup game at Wrigley Field. That game was postponed due to weather on June 21.
The Cubs are banking on Gausman's track record as a two-time All-Star with a 3.34 ERA and 124 ERA+ in his previous five seasons. They're also getting a veteran with postseason experience as they look to make a deeper October run. He's pitched in the playoffs in four of the last five years and made six postseason appearances last year for the Blue Jays (10 earned runs in 30 2/3 innings).
#blue #Cubs
14 days ago
You have been waiting for the Cubs to acquire a starting pitcher, and Sunday night, they have done so (Bluesky link):
Per Josh's pre-deadline ranking of Cubs prospects, those are the No. 13 (Ty Southisene) and No. 19 (Brett Bateman) prospects in the Cubs organization. MLB Pipeline ranks them 13th and 21st, respectively.
This is, I believe, a fair deal for a 35-year-old pitcher who is a pending free agent, so this is a rental. The Cubs would be on the hook for slightly more than $7 million of Gausman's $23 million deal for this year. (This might also account for some of the "cash considerations" in the Jameson Taillon deal with the Jays announced earlier today.)
Gausman has a 4.38 ERA and 1.288 WHIP in 23 starts this year and 127.1 innings. His K rate and walk rate are about the same as they've been the last couple of years, and with 50 games remaining, that means likely 10 starts in a Cubs uniform for him.
His last start was Friday against the Cardinals and he allowed nine hits and one run in 5.2 innings. Interestingly enough, his first start for the Cubs could wind up being against his old team, as the Blue Jays will be playing a makeup game Thursday at Wrigley Field — and it's possible his opponent could be Taillon.
#jays #million #starts
Per Josh's pre-deadline ranking of Cubs prospects, those are the No. 13 (Ty Southisene) and No. 19 (Brett Bateman) prospects in the Cubs organization. MLB Pipeline ranks them 13th and 21st, respectively.
This is, I believe, a fair deal for a 35-year-old pitcher who is a pending free agent, so this is a rental. The Cubs would be on the hook for slightly more than $7 million of Gausman's $23 million deal for this year. (This might also account for some of the "cash considerations" in the Jameson Taillon deal with the Jays announced earlier today.)
Gausman has a 4.38 ERA and 1.288 WHIP in 23 starts this year and 127.1 innings. His K rate and walk rate are about the same as they've been the last couple of years, and with 50 games remaining, that means likely 10 starts in a Cubs uniform for him.
His last start was Friday against the Cardinals and he allowed nine hits and one run in 5.2 innings. Interestingly enough, his first start for the Cubs could wind up being against his old team, as the Blue Jays will be playing a makeup game Thursday at Wrigley Field — and it's possible his opponent could be Taillon.
#jays #million #starts
14 days ago
As the leading lady in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," Marilyn Monroe became one of the most famous blondes in movie history. Few stars have a signature look that's quite as iconic as Monroe's — from her makeup to her fashion sense to, of course, her blonde bob. Interestingly, though, the star went through a stunning transformation to become the Marilyn Monroe everyone recognizes. While it may be hard to believe, before she found her signature look, Monroe wasn't a natural blonde bombshell. What might be even harder to believe? She may have looked better as a brunette.
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Before the Marilyn Monroe persona and the look that came along with it were born, she was known as Norma Jean Mortenson, a brunette from Los Angeles with a difficult childhood. Dreams of stardom led Monroe to Blue Book Model Agency, where she was reportedly encouraged to give her hair a total makeover, removing her widow's peak and, of course, bleaching it blonde. From there, Monroe's blonde locks went on to become some of the most famous blonde locks ever. Yet looking at photos of her before the change shows that she looked striking with her natural brown waves, too. It's easy to see why some may have thought that the light brunette shade Monroe had wouldn't make her stand out in a crowd quite the way her blonde hair ultimately did, but it gave her a softer, warmer look.
Read more: Rose Kennedy Schlossberg: The Facts About JFK's Eldest Grandchild
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#blonde #donaldson #blondes
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Before the Marilyn Monroe persona and the look that came along with it were born, she was known as Norma Jean Mortenson, a brunette from Los Angeles with a difficult childhood. Dreams of stardom led Monroe to Blue Book Model Agency, where she was reportedly encouraged to give her hair a total makeover, removing her widow's peak and, of course, bleaching it blonde. From there, Monroe's blonde locks went on to become some of the most famous blonde locks ever. Yet looking at photos of her before the change shows that she looked striking with her natural brown waves, too. It's easy to see why some may have thought that the light brunette shade Monroe had wouldn't make her stand out in a crowd quite the way her blonde hair ultimately did, but it gave her a softer, warmer look.
Read more: Rose Kennedy Schlossberg: The Facts About JFK's Eldest Grandchild
Donaldson Collection/Getty Images
#blonde #donaldson #blondes
16 days ago
Dorit Kemsley's divorce drama has taken another bitter turn.
The latest dispute comes as the estranged couple continues clashing over finances, with fresh court filings exposing sharply different views of their lifestyle and raising new questions about what ultimately drove the breakdown of their relationship.
Dorit Kemsley married Paul "PK" Kemsley in 2015, and the couple went on to welcome two children while sharing much of their family life on the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."
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PK Kemsley has pushed back against Dorit Kemsley's defense of her spending habits, arguing that the reality star's role on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" does not justify the amount allegedly spent on clothing, accessories, hair, and makeup. The latest claims were made in new divorce filings as the former couple's financial battle continues to escalate.
#dorit #real #continues
The latest dispute comes as the estranged couple continues clashing over finances, with fresh court filings exposing sharply different views of their lifestyle and raising new questions about what ultimately drove the breakdown of their relationship.
Dorit Kemsley married Paul "PK" Kemsley in 2015, and the couple went on to welcome two children while sharing much of their family life on the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."
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PK Kemsley has pushed back against Dorit Kemsley's defense of her spending habits, arguing that the reality star's role on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" does not justify the amount allegedly spent on clothing, accessories, hair, and makeup. The latest claims were made in new divorce filings as the former couple's financial battle continues to escalate.
#dorit #real #continues
16 days ago
Kaia Gerber's favorite moment from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding might surprise you.
Gerber, 24, opened up about a "really fun" moment en route to the couple's star-studded nuptials in New York City while promoting her new teen thriller series "The Shards" alongside co-star Graham Campbell.
"I mean, honestly, like driving in the car there with my mom and dad was so fun," Gerber, daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, said in a July 29 interview with Extra.
She added: "I literally felt like they were dropping me off at school or something. Like it's been a while since I've been alone in the back seat with like my parents in the front seat and I was like, this is actually really fun. So yeah."
Gerber and her mom, twinning in sleek black gowns, attended the ultra-private ceremony at Madison Square Garden together on Friday, July 3, according to People. Celebrity makeup artist Jamal Scott even shared a quick snap of the mother-daughter duo's matching looks.
#like #july #really #seat
Gerber, 24, opened up about a "really fun" moment en route to the couple's star-studded nuptials in New York City while promoting her new teen thriller series "The Shards" alongside co-star Graham Campbell.
"I mean, honestly, like driving in the car there with my mom and dad was so fun," Gerber, daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, said in a July 29 interview with Extra.
She added: "I literally felt like they were dropping me off at school or something. Like it's been a while since I've been alone in the back seat with like my parents in the front seat and I was like, this is actually really fun. So yeah."
Gerber and her mom, twinning in sleek black gowns, attended the ultra-private ceremony at Madison Square Garden together on Friday, July 3, according to People. Celebrity makeup artist Jamal Scott even shared a quick snap of the mother-daughter duo's matching looks.
#like #july #really #seat
17 days ago
Just a few weeks ago, only a handful of members of the U.S. women's hockey team were expected to attend the ESPYs, the annual awards show honoring the year's biggest athletes, teams and moments in sports.
By Wednesday afternoon, many more of the reigning Olympic gold medalists were swapping jerseys for gowns inside a midtown Manhattan penthouse. Champagne was flowing. Hair and makeup artists buzzed around the room. Defenseman Mariah Keopple, who also works as a stylist, helped teammates put the finishing touches on their looks before they headed to the awards show, airing live Wednesday night from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
It wasn't exactly the typical pregame routine for one of the world's best hockey teams. And none of it would have happened without an unlikely benefactor: Flavor Flav.
The Public Enemy legend learned last week from U.S. captain Hilary Knight that only a handful of players had been invited to the ESPYs, where Team USA is nominated for Best Team following its dramatic gold-medal victory at the 2026 Winter Olympics. For Flavor Flav, the solution was simple: "I got you."
That promise quickly snowballed.
#team #espys #wednesday #hockey
By Wednesday afternoon, many more of the reigning Olympic gold medalists were swapping jerseys for gowns inside a midtown Manhattan penthouse. Champagne was flowing. Hair and makeup artists buzzed around the room. Defenseman Mariah Keopple, who also works as a stylist, helped teammates put the finishing touches on their looks before they headed to the awards show, airing live Wednesday night from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
It wasn't exactly the typical pregame routine for one of the world's best hockey teams. And none of it would have happened without an unlikely benefactor: Flavor Flav.
The Public Enemy legend learned last week from U.S. captain Hilary Knight that only a handful of players had been invited to the ESPYs, where Team USA is nominated for Best Team following its dramatic gold-medal victory at the 2026 Winter Olympics. For Flavor Flav, the solution was simple: "I got you."
That promise quickly snowballed.
#team #espys #wednesday #hockey
19 days ago
Jalynn Grantham went viral after her car broke down during a "Get Ready with Me" video en route to a client and spoke with PEOPLE exclusively about the incident
The makeup artist's mom hit a pothole, causing her tire to roll off, delaying Jalynn by two hours on a wedding day
Despite the chaos, Jalynn explained how she was able to complete all five clients' makeup on time
Well, this took an unexpected turn.
Jalynn Grantham, a 25-year-old makeup artist from Idaho, went viral on social media after posting a "Get Ready with Me" video of herself doing glam en route to a bridal client and accidentally capturing the moment her car broke down.
#jalynn #viral
The makeup artist's mom hit a pothole, causing her tire to roll off, delaying Jalynn by two hours on a wedding day
Despite the chaos, Jalynn explained how she was able to complete all five clients' makeup on time
Well, this took an unexpected turn.
Jalynn Grantham, a 25-year-old makeup artist from Idaho, went viral on social media after posting a "Get Ready with Me" video of herself doing glam en route to a bridal client and accidentally capturing the moment her car broke down.
#jalynn #viral
