IOC president Kirsty Coventry's desire is that "politics does not take over on the field of play", but Ukraine and former executives from her organisation have told AFP that politics and sport remain inseparable.
Coventry's view will be sorely tested when Ukrainian and Russian athletes -- the nations embroiled in a war sparked by Russian President Vladimir Putin launching an invasion of Ukraine in 2022 -- compete side-by-side in the Youth Olympics which start in the Senegalese capital Dakar on Saturday.
The 13 Russian athletes will be able to parade with their national flag and hear their national anthem at an Olympic event for the first time since the 2020 Winter Youth Games in Lausanne.
The restoration of such symbols fits with the approach that Coventry indicated she would follow when she spoke at the EU Sporting Forum in Cyprus earlier this year.
"Athletes can only inspire us if they are able to compete," the Zimbabwean two-time Olympic swimming gold medallist said.

#Youth #compete

It has been less than 24 hours since the Milwaukee Brewers won the 2026 World Series in Tampa Bay.
The World Series Parade is happening on Friday morning so what better way to spend Thursday night than at Lambeau Field cheering on the Green Bay Packers.
Wisconsin is having a moment, and the Brewers want to extend the good vibes to their NFL compatriots in Green Bay as they take on the Carolina Panthers on Thursday Night Football on Prime Video.
MORE: World Series MVP William Contreras accomplishes feat not seen since 1938
Oct 27, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt (12) runs after hitting a solo home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the 12th inning in game four of the 2026 World Series at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

#World #brewers #milwaukee #thursday

NEW YORK – Another forensic dive into a disappointing Yankees finish is underway, discussing method and gathering intel on how to make a better run at the Canyon of Heroes in 2027.
That storied stretch of lower Broadway hasn't seen a parade of Yankees in 17 years.
Nearly two weeks since his team was swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL Division Series, Yankees GM Brian Cashman has yet to publicly address how it ended or hint at the strategy ahead.
These are among the biggest questions revolving around Yankees Universe as the World Series begins elsewhere later this week:
Cashman's contract expires at year's end, while manager Aaron Boone's deal runs through the 2027 season.

#york #heroes #nearly

Former Bond Girl and ****** and the City star Carole Bouquet is more beautiful than ever at 69.
The actress and model rose to stardom in the role of Melina Havelock in 1981's For Your Eyes Only, opposite the legendary actor Roger Moore. While she's had a long and successful career in the public eye since then, it's her ****** ociation with Chanel that frequently gets her to hit the red carpet. The former face of Chanel No. 5 perfume attended the Chanel Womenswear Spring/Summer 2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week, and boasted a big smile for the cameras while wearing an elegant gray suit.
Jacopo Raule / Getty Images
🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬
Yes! Bouquet had an important cameo in season 6 on ****** and the City as the ex-wife of Mikhail Baryshnikov's character, Aleksandr Petrovsky. In the scene, she offers Sarah Jessica Parker's Carrie Bradshaw a cigarette as they sit in a Paris restaurant chatting about her ex? ("I thought you might be one of those Americans who didn't smoke. And I would be… how do you say… Guilty of killing you over lunch?")

#bouquet #bond #carole

Martha Stewart just debuted her shortest hairstyle in decades.
Walking the carpet at the New York City premiere of Aaron Sorkin's The Social Reckoning on Sunday, Oct. 4, the Queen of the Thirst Trap looked radiant in a blonde pixie cut tucked behind her ear, with long bangs swept to one side.
🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬
Kristina ****** phrey / Getty Images
Rocking a black asymmetric pantsuit with a black clutch and layered gold collar necklaces, she posed and smiled for the cameras, her complexion glowing.

#martha #walking #sunday

Dakota Johnson opened her third turn hosting Saturday Night Live on Oct. 3 by talking about her love life, starting with her "two very public, very lame breakups with two very awesome musicians."
Then her "literal therapist" walked out.
It was Taylor Swift, and she turned down the job on the spot.
"I'm not your therapist, actually," Swift told her. "You just show up once a week at my house with an empty bottle of wine and ask if I want some."
🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬

#therapist #johnson

The internet has never been short on financial advice. There's an endless parade of experts online promising the next stock, cryptocurrency or investing strategy could be the one that makes your net worth "go to the moon."
The problem is that most people aren't spending their days watching the markets, studying compnay balance sheets or trying to time the perfect trade (which is difficult even for the savviest investor). And when complicated investing advice gets repackaged into a 30-second video, following it without fully understanding the risks can turn into an expensive lesson for investors.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes

#advice #investing #ramsey #security

The internet has never been short on financial advice. There's an endless parade of experts online promising the next stock, cryptocurrency or investing strategy could be the one that makes your net worth "go to the moon."
The problem is that most people aren't spending their days watching the markets, studying compnay balance sheets or trying to time the perfect trade (which is difficult even for the savviest investor). And when complicated investing advice gets repackaged into a 30-second video, following it without fully understanding the risks can turn into an expensive lesson for investors.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes

#without

Wisconsin congressman Tom Tiffany was on his way home Saturday evening following a demanding day of parades and political events when his plane plunged into the pitch-black darkness of Lake Wausau.
As he was returning from the La Crosse County Lincoln Day Dinner in Onalaska, Wisconsin, Tiffany, the Republican gubernatorial nominee, was aboard a Beechcraft K35 when it lost power as it approached Wausau Downtown Airport, the congressman told reporters during a Sunday news conference.
"Hang on, Tom, and buckle up because we're going to go down," Tiffany recounted pilot Len Bolt warning him moments before the emergency landing.
About 10 seconds later, the plane hit the water.
"We were down to 70, 80 miles an hour at that point, and so it was a fast-moving car crash, and all that happened to me was my head hit the dash in front of me, and that was the extent of the damage," Tiffany said. "We're just really fortunate. We're fortunate the plane didn't flip."

#wisconsin

Louisville Kings fans have two opportunities this week to commemorate the team's United Football League championship.
A celebration is set for 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Lynn Family Stadium. Attendees will have the chance to meet coach Chris Redman and select players from the team, take photos with the United Bowl trophy and more.
For more information, click here.
Then, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Redman will serve as the grand marshal of the Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival Parade. He'll be joined by players and members of the coaching staff; and up to 50 season ticket holders will be walking alongside them. The parade begins at Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center. For more information, click here.
Both events are free to the public.

#information

Michelle Pfeiffer may be one of the most famous actresses in the world, but she's not afraid to go bare-faced on social media.
The beloved actress, 68, whose first starring film role was in Grease 2, rose to fame in legendary films like Scarface and Dangerous Liaisons. She later became a household name as Catwoman in Batman Returns. In recent years, she's earned tremendous acclaim as First Lady Betty Ford in The First Lady, and recently starred in the Amazon Prime Video Christmas movie Oh. What. Fun. Now dominating the networks with both Margo's Got Money Troubles and The Madison, the star is reigning supreme in Hollywood.
Despite her international fame, Pfeiffer manages to stay humble. Unlike many Hollywood queens, she has no hesitation to go makeup-free on social media. Looking bare-faced and beautiful in a fun selfie from pottery class, the film icon went completely natural without a stitch of makeup. AND she managed to successfully make something!
🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox
While there have been rumors that Pfeiffer is retiring from the entertainment business, the star made it clear that's not what she meant.

#lady #hollywood #faced

What's a birthday party without confetti and a few tears? There were certainly both at Coach's Spring 2027 show, at which the brand celebrated its 85th anniversary. But while eight and a half decades in business is a pretty big deal, creative director Stuart Vevers wasn't interested in a mere anniversary spectacle rehashing the label's greatest hits. Instead, he used the milestone as a chance to revisit the pieces and ideas that have come to define Coach by pulling them apart (quite literally in some cases—see the Inside-Out Brooklyn Tote) and putting them back together in ways that felt totally fresh.
"I didn't want to make a retrospective," Vevers said in a press release, explaining that his latest collection is centered around the concept of memory, and the way familiar things change and evolve as we live with them. After 85 years, Coach has plenty of history to draw from, but Vevers isn't interested in preserving it with museum-level precision. He'd rather draw straight from the source material and turn it into something simultaneously familiar and brand new.
To that end, the show opened with hallmark Coach silhouettes rendered in cool neutrals: oversized trench coats, tailored jackets, structured leather bags, and chunky pendants, all in shades of dove gray, black, white, soft brown, and natural leather. Some of the tailoring was made from garment-dyed, sun-faded jersey, which gave a blazer or trench coat's shape a hoodie-like softness. It was a clever way of presenting Coach's heritage in a manner that felt lived-in rather than preserved behind glass, as if these brand signatures had been worn, washed, and loved over the course of many years. Meanwhile, bias-cut dresses and skirts came in everything from repurposed lining fabrics and overdyed georgette to denim and lamé, adding another layer of innovation to the line-up.
Multi-textured layers of grey on Coach's Spring 2027 runway.
Credit: Coach
Midway through the show, the parade of earth tones gave way to something much brighter and bolder. Models took to the catwalk in head-to-toe sequin dresses and maxi-skirt sets in powder pink, periwinkle, mint, and metallics. Alongside them came gift boxes reimagined as purses, leather birthday hats, and crowns, pushing the subtle anniversary theme into a full-blown party motif.

#spring

September has arrived. The offseason is almost over. Right now, these are the final weeks of serenity until the 2026-27 regular season arrives. Once the marathon starts, the next nine months will be packed with games on an almost every-night basis.
Now that the summer is about over, we can safely say the Philadelphia 76ers had the brightest fireworks that rival the 4th of July night. They completely transformed their team with the additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. Alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese and VJ Edgecombe, it's easily the most star-studded starting five in the league.
The Sixers were part of arguably the two biggest moves of the offseason. First, they shocked the NBA world with a blockbuster deal. They landed Brown from the Boston Celtics for Paul George and four future draft picks. Fresh off a career year that saw him gain MVP buzz, the 2024 NBA Finals MVP joins an arch-rival.
Later on, Philadelphia eventually — to everybody's surprise — became the winner of the final James sweepstakes. The 41-year-old showed last season that he still has mileage left on his tires. He left the Los Angeles Lakers and left the Cleveland Cavaliers at the altar of a potential third reunion. Looks like he wants to compete for a ring in the final years of his all-time career.
Remains to be seen if that translates to wins, but the NBA schedule-makers have gone all out to parade the Sixers on the national stage. They're tied with the Lakers, New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs for most national TV games at a maximum of 34 appearances. One of those is at OKC.

#final #Lakers #almost

MOOSIC, PA(WBRE/WYOU)— The RailRiders pulled to within two games of first place with a 9-2 win on Wednesday night over the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre put up four runs in the first inning, never trailing in the win over the I-Pigs.
Jasson Dominguez started the scoring in the first with a single to right field, bringing in Jarred Kelenic. The next batter J.C. Escarra continued the hit parade with a single to shallow right. That brought in Anthony Volpe, putting runners on the corners for Marco Luciano. The SWB second baseman drove a ball to the wall to bring in Dominguez. Oswaldo Cabrera ended the merry-go-round with a fielder's choice, and a fourth run for the RailRiders.
Yanquiel Fernandez matched Double-R's first four runs, with four runs driven in of his own. Fernandez hit two home runs on Wednesday, his team leading 23rd and 24th of the season. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre DH went 3-for-4 on the night, with two home runs and four RBI.
New York Yankees pitcher Clark Schmidt started the game for the RailRiders. The start was Schmidt's second rehab start since having elbow surgery last July. Schmidt pitched 0.2 innings last Saturday for the Yankees Double-A team.
Schmidt tossed 2.0 innings for SWB on Wednesday night. He struck out three batters, while also allowing one run on three hits.

#first #scranton #barre

Ice Cube, fresh off driving the 2025 World Series trophy onto the Dodger Stadium turf in the back seat of a candy-blue Chevy convertible, didn't seem to notice Mark Walter.
As the legendary L.A. rapper bounced from the podium after commencing the on-field ceremonies at last year's World Series parade celebration, he began congratulating anybody and everybody in his path. Manager Dave Roberts, World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto, cult hero reliever Anthony Banda, team president Stan Kasten and countless others received high-fives and words of recognition. But purposefully or not, Cube strode right on by the man funding the entire operation, team owner Mark Walter.
Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2026 NFL season
Moments later, Walter, sporting a black and gold "World Series Champions" T-shirt over a gray-blue ***** on-down like a CEO at a company picnic, addressed the crowd. He spoke for no more than 45 seconds, uttering no more than 70 words. The audience responded with a relatively tame yet appreciative cheer. Walter then inched back into the throng of players and staff as Kasten, wearing a gaudy leather jacket emblazoned with the L.A. skyline, took the mic.
The celebration rolled on. Surely, few in attendance gave the owner a second thought. Surely, Walter, mastermind and afterthought, was happy with that dynamic.

#celebration

Ohio's representatives in the Little League World Series are getting well-deserved recognition.
Hamilton West Side Little League will be honored with a parade on Monday, Sept. 7. The parade is set to begin at 6 p.m. with a route that runs from the team's Little League facilities on Eaton Avenue to Marcum Park. There will also be a short presentation at Marcum Park once the team arrives at about 6:30 p.m.
"We're inviting Hamiltonians and WSLL fans alike to line the route or gather at the HUB, Armstead Park, the bridge, the courthouse, Rotary Park or Marcum Park," the city of Hamilton said on social media.
The full parade route runs from Eaton Avenue to Main Street, across the bridge to North Second Street, then to Dayton Street and Marcum Park. The festivities will conclude by 7 or 7:30 p.m.

#marcum #street #parade #hamilton

Looking to bring some perspective to all he's accomplished, Jalen Hurts channeled his inner Rocky in hopes of returning to Super Bowl glory. Following their beatdown of the Chiefs, Hurts reached the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps at the end of the Eagles' championship parade, but the demands surrounding that moment prevented him from completely absorbing it.
He returned during a quiet June morning to search for a feeling he missed the first time.
GQ's recent wide-ranging profile of the star quarterback opens with Hurts climbing the steps shortly after 5 a.m., with the crowds, speeches and championship celebration long gone. It was his first visit since the Eagles completed their Super Bowl parade there in February 2025. The decision offered rare insight into how Hurts processes success. His attention typically shifts toward the next challenge before he has allowed himself to appreciate the previous accomplishment.
That mentality has helped him survive disappointment and remain focused in a demanding market. It can also make the rewards of winning feel temporary.
Hurts led the Eagles past Kansas City in Super Bowl LIX, earning game MVP honors and avenging Philadelphia's defeat two years earlier. The victory secured his place in franchise history, but the quarterback quickly returned to work. His early-morning visit was not about recreating the parade. It was an attempt to appreciate what the team and city had experienced together without the responsibilities that came with being at the center of it.

#bowl #championship

On paper, it looked like a big advantage that the Atlanta Braves got to play the makeup game for a June 18 rainout at the end of August. The San Francisco Giants would have to wait 10 weeks, fly across the country ahead of a six-game road trip, and trade away six veterans in the interim before facing a division-leading team on a seven-game win streak.
But waiting meant the Braves had to face a trio of rookies that weren't on the roster three weeks ago. Monday night, Sluggin' Jonah **** , Nate "The Great" Furman, and Turner "King Of The" Hill rained on the Braves parade with three runs, five fits, and four RBIs in a 7-3 win. Their sad fans were Tomahawk-chopping their umbrellas as they walk out of the stadium in despair.
This means that, perhaps unofficially, the Giants have finally swept a series in 2026. And it only took them until the last day of August! Their rainy visit to Hotlanta Wetlanta in June saw one game cancelled and another postponed after a two-hour rain delay, but the Giants won both halves of an improvised doubleheader on the one day with ded=cent weather. This means the Giants technically have swept a series this season, won a series on the road in the process and are currently on a three-series unbeaten streak.
Former Brave Anthony Molina (2-0), acquired in the deadline deal for Tyler Mahle, won his second game in seven days by giving up three runs in five innings in his first start of the season and the third of his career. He struck out five straight Braves between the 3rd and 4th innings and escaped the 5th after giving up four hits but only one run, and leaving with the game tied 3-3.
The Giants broke things open in the top of the 6th thanks to Osleivis Basabe and a trio of rookies. Basabe led off the inning with his 4th home run of the season, bouncing it off the top of the center field wall just above the Papa John's sign, which should probably earn him some free terrible pizza, right?

#five

The Sporting Tribune Today debuted on SportsGrid on Monday, and the biggest story in Los Angeles walked right into it. Mykell Mathieu reported live from Rams practice, where he asked Donald directly. Grant Mona and John Browner handled the other question: where does a team find $20 million on the last day of August?
The Sporting Tribune Today premiered on SportsGrid on Monday morning, and Aaron Donald picked the same day to make his return official — one year, $20 million, back on an NFL field for the first time since 2023.
"That's the sound of a parade," John Browner said. In August.
The most useful twenty minutes of the debut came from Woodland Hills. Rams reporter Mykell Mathieu joined the show live from practice, where he had put the question to Donald himself: why now?
The answer, as Mathieu relayed it, was not about money or legacy. It was about the room. Donald pointed to Myles Garrett and to a defense he described as full of dogs — a group he wanted to be part of badly enough to end a two-year retirement for it.

#tribune #john

HENDERSON, Nev. — According to Little League Baseball, there are more than two million boys and girls from 80 countries playing Little League.

The odds of making it to the championship game of the Little League World Series is approximately 1 percent.

So here's to the 1 percenters, the Paseo Verde Little League of Henderson, Nevada, which defied the odds and made it to the final game of the season in South Williamsport, Pa. Sunday afternoon.

That Paseo Verde was defeated 11-2 by Curaçao shouldn't diminish the accomplishments of the boys and girl that started this improbable journey almost a month ago when it won its District tournament. It would win the Nevada state tourney, then go on and win the Mountain Regional, which is why you saw them in those gold and red uniforms with the lower case "M' on their caps at Lamade Stadium.

And this team was undefeated throughout and even had a 2-0 lead over Curaçao, an island nation of just over 185,000 that loves its baseball. You can see it in the exuberance displayed by its Little Leaguers on the field. They love to play the game as much as our kids from Henderson.

And if you were watching, how could you not marvel at the skill of these teams? So well schooled in fundamentals. So impressive in their mechanics and their IQ of the game. It's nice that elements like laying down a bunt, hitting a cutoff person and understanding the strike zone is not beyond the grasp of an 11- or 12-year-old. Paseo Verde turned six double plays in the LLWS.

Of course, it takes a village, as they say, to pull something like this off. In Little League, everyone is a volunteer. If you've had a kid play, you know the drill. Dads help prepare the fields before coaching. Moms man the snack shack and sit behind home plate keeping score. Grandparents, aunts and uncles keep an eye on the younger brothers and sisters. It's all about the kids, which is as it should be.

Every year, we read stories in the paper or watch a segment on local television of how the parents of the teams in Williamsport have been away from home for weeks, how they've had to take time off from work, how someone has to keep an eye on the house, arrange to get the mail, take care of the family pet. And it's the truth. There's a great deal of sacrifice involved to be part of a kid's summer baseball experience.

Same for the managers and coaches. They have families too and for them, it's no different than their players. Which is why when it ends, it's pretty painful emotionally speaking because you've invested so much in order to try and take it the distance.

But we know kids are resilient. As they return home to Southern Nevada, they'll do so as celebrities, be it at their school, their church or their neighborhood. There's probably going to be a parade for the Paseo Verde team, the United States Little League champions, and it figures to be a fun time. They'll carry memories of this amazing experience that will last a lifetime and 10, 20,

Believe it or not, Soleil Moon Frye turned 50 on August 6, 2026. As one of the '80s stars who grew up to be gorgeous, Frye became a familiar face thanks to her role as Punky in "Punky Brewster," which aired from 1984 to 1988. "Punky is still such a huge part of my heart and soul," Frye told People in March 2021. "If I'm 88 and people still want to call me Punky, I'd be thrilled."
Although playing Punky may be the thing for which Frye is best known, over the years, she's appeared in other series, including "Saved by the Bell" and "Friends. She's also gotten married and had four kids (to no surprise, Soleil Moon Frye's daughters look so much like their famous mom). Frye has also had quite the style evolution since her days as Punky Brewster and being a teen star in the 1990s. "I immediately think of the scary clothes that I wore," Frye told Parade in August 2011 about her memories of that era. "Catsuits were big for me in the '90s, and I had many of them... I remember wearing a skintight bright cherry-red dress to my Sweet 16 party, and none of my friends told me I looked out of sight!"
With catsuits in the rearview mirror, Frye has had more than a few fabulous fashion occasions. From never surrendering her Doc Marten boots to the best way to style a chic blazer, Frye has slayed so many looks. In other words, her 40s were full of memorable style moments.
Read more: The Worst-Dressed Celebs In Oscars History
Michael Kovac/Getty Images

#style #august #people

Diana, Princess of Wales, is known for many things, from her philanthropy and very public marriage to and split from the now King Charles III to her motherhood with William, Prince of Wales, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and tragic death nearly 30 years ago, on Aug. 31, 1997. In addition to her many accomplishments, life events and milestones, though, Princess Diana is also forever known for her sense of fashion that garnered considerable attention throughout her life and has continued to make her a fashion icon today.
Even among Diana fans and royal watchers, many of her most famous looks have only been seen on TV, on the covers of magazines or in old photographs, but now, a brand-new exhibit coming to the United States this year will allow guests to get an up-close look in person at some of the late princess's most celebrated items. The exhibit, ***** led "Princess Diana: Love Life Legacy — A Life of Giving," will open at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation's Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on Nov. 7 and will feature more than 700 artifacts from Princess Diana's life.
Among the items to be on display are Princess Diana's beloved "black sheep" sweater, the long black gown she wore when dancing with John Travolta, her wedding slippers and her "final goodbye" dress—the final gown she tried on before her death, revealed to the public for the first time—among many others.
In addition to these items of clothing, this exhibit will feature various handbags, shoes, jewelry, historical documents, handwritten letters, myriad personal possessions and more. Certain artifacts will be exclusive to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, but the "Princess Diana: Love Life Legacy — A Life of Giving" exhibit will go on tour elsewhere after departing The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on May 31, 2027. Tickets for the exhibit can be purchased on the Ronald Reagan Foundation website and are available now.
This story was originally published by Parade on Aug 30, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

#ronald

Martha Stewart is teaming up with Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous-driving company, on a social campaign announced Thursday that recasts its new Ojai vehicle as her latest "home away from home."
In a 52-second spot inspired by Architectural Digest's Open Door video series, she welcomes viewers into the vehicle and ******* ses it as if it were one of her own residences. "When choosing a property, good homes are essential," she says, praising its "excellent architecture and curb appeal" before touring three screens and asking Gemini about the weather.
More from The Hollywood Reporter
Spike Lee, Timothée Chalamet and All the Stars Spotted at the New York Knicks Ticker-Tape Parade
Martha Stewart Expands Her Empire With First-Ever Kitchen Appliance Line

#vehicle #waymo #ojai

One of the most talked about literary releases of the week, nay the year, is "Life of M", the new novel by critically acclaimed and award-winning British author Rachel Cusk.
Known for her novels "The Lucky Ones", the Outline Trilogy ("Outline", "Transit" and "Kudos"), "Second Place", as well as the Goldsmiths Prize-winning book "Parade", Cusk's name isn't one you'd expect to be ******* ociated with headline-grabbing controversy or gossip.
Still, here we are and all anyone can talk about is the buzz around "Life of M" - specifically: Is the ******* ular M a fictionalised version of Natalie Portman?
The novel, billed by its publisher, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, as a "blazing interrogation of fame, power, beauty and truth", has got literary sleuths wondering whether it's a not-so-thinly-veiled and unflattering portrait of the Oscar-winning actress.
"Life of M" follows an unnamed writer who wishes to use a famous actress, M, as a source of inspiration for her next literary project. The writer chronicles the A-lister's life and portrays "one of the most recognisable faces of our time" as a dispassionate and self-righteous person who puts on a relatable facade to mask the poseur within.

#literary

The world of food television exploded with personalities in the 1990s, and these culinary icons didn't just cook — they captivated millions with their on-screen flair, flavor-packed recipes, and unforgettable catchphrases. InTouch brings you a closer look at the chefs who inspired at-home cooks, redefined cooking shows, and became household names. From the bustling streets of New York to the glamour of Hollywood, each of these stars made a mark that's still felt in today's kitchens.
ZUMA Press / MEGA
Renowned for blending French techniques with Californian ingredients, Wolfgang Puck helped revolutionize American fine dining. From elegant Oscar after-parties to his many popular restaurants, Puck remains a pioneer in both taste and innovation. His lively presence brought culinary artistry into the mainstream spotlight. Puck's flagship eatery, Spago, opened on Sunset Strip in January 1982 and introduced the then-unheard-of open-kitchen dining concept, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Joe Russo / MEGA / MA
With his iconic shouts of "Bam!" and "Kick it up a notch," Emeril Lagasse energized home cooking for a generation of TV viewers. His star power on the Food Network and in the kitchen transformed him into a true celebrity, bridging the gap between old-school technique and modern showmanship. His infectious personality and approachable style set the gold standard for TV chefs. Lagasse first stepped in front of cameras in 1993 on Food Network's How to Boil Water, before his own program, Essence of Emeril, and later Emeril Live! turned him into television's breakout culinary star, according to Parade.

#puck #cooking

The Colorado Rockies came into this game having just ended their longest losing streak of the season by narrowly beating the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Tuesday. A magnificent start from Tanner Gordon combined with a home run parade from the Rockies lineup made for a remarkable tone shift compared to just two days ago with the Rockies winning 13-1.
After rejoining the rotation just last week, Gordon had his best outing of the season.
When the game began, it did not seem like Gordon would last nearly as long as he did as Washington hitters came out of the gate with hard contact. In the first, Dylan Crews notched a triple into deep right field where he was stranded thanks to a groundout by Daylen Lile.
In the second, though, the Nationals got on the board with a leadoff home run from Andres Chaparro.
View Link

#washington #home #last

The Yankees bullpen allowed six runs in New York's back-and-forth 9-7 loss to the Astros on Tuesday night.
The Yankees were outhit by Houston, 14-10.
With the Rays' loss and the Red Sox's win earlier in the evening, the Yankees remain 3.5 games behind Tampa for the AL East and Boston is now 1.5 games behind New York
-In his second game back off the IL, Cody Bellinger breathed some life into the Yankees' offense, smashing a three-run shot to put New York up 3-2 in the third inning. It was Bellinger's first home run since June 17 (32 games). He finished 1-for-5.
Luis Garcia Jr. joined in on the home run parade with a two-run blast in the fifth to give the Yankees the lead at the time, and came through in the seventh in a tie game with an RBI double.

#games #home #astros

Family, friends and fans proudly welcomed home Bridgewater's 12 American team Monday following their historic Little League World Series run.
Police and firefighters escorted a parade of Jeeps carrying the team, as more than 100 people waiting at Legion Field cheered on the New England Regional champions.
The heartwarming homecoming softened the blow after heartache in Williamsport, Penn., where the team was eliminated from the tournament Saturday, falling to Hamilton, Ohio, 10-0.
"It's awesome," said player JJ Gaff. "All the people here, it's awesome they're all supporting you, the whole way through."
The boys felt the love from back home as they played. Neighbors and friends threw watch parties, glued to their screens.

#home #little #league

In the summer of 1993, Manchester United won the ******* le and then signed Roy Keane in a British record transfer. In 2001, United won the ******* le and then bought Ruud van Nistelrooy. In 2008, the summer after winning the Premier League and Champions League, they signed Dimitar Berbatov not because they really needed him but because they could.
Each time, Alex Ferguson took steps not just to maintain the gap to their rivals but to grow it. Each time, United defended their Premier League crown.
Even before kick-off here at the Emirates Stadium, there was that familiar sense of a ******* le-winning manager ******* down the lid on the Premier League trophy they owned. Mikel Arteta's newest signing, Ezri Konsa, was paraded on the pitch to a standing ovation – quite the flex to sign the second best right-sided centre-half in the Premier League while the best, William Saliba, is sidelined with injury.
And after a few minutes of this opening 3-0 win over Coventry City, it was clear that Arteta had strengthened his attack too. Christos Tzolis impressed in pre-season games and topped most of ******* nal's fitness metrics. Here he buzzed into action on the left wing, legs whirring with the urgency of a man fleeing a swarm of bees, all fast-twitch jolts and excitable energy, exactly the sort of opponent Coventry's right-back Milan van Ewijk didn't want to face on his first Friday night live on Sky Sports.
Arsenal had a plethora of attacking options on the field: Kai Havertz led the line, Bukayo Saka started on the right and Martin Odegaard flitted in and out of the right half-space. But for all the passing lanes on offer, the gameplan became a simple one: when in the final third, seek Tzolis.

#league #united #summer #signed

For decades, Natalie Portman has been one of our most cerebral stars. A 1999 Vanity Fair cover, promoting "The Phantom Menace," asked whether the then-17-year-old might "choose Harvard over Hollywood." She managed to do both, earning an Ivy League degree and an Oscar. Her characters in movies from "Jackie" to "May December" are often overthinkers, and her Instagram book club picks tend toward high literature.

Who better, then, to serve as the heroine of a Rachel Cusk novel?

Cusk, the experimental novelist, is set to publish "Life of M," about an unnamed actress coping with feelings of alienation and depersonalization, on Aug. 25. Cusk's work, like the well-loved "Outline" trilogy, favors deep excavation of inner turmoil over what might be called "plot," and "Life of M" is no exception. Still, the obvious similarities to the known facts of Portman's life have earned the book plenty of buzz.

To wit: M, a former child star who received her greatest acclaim for playing a ballerina, is raising children, seemingly solo, in Paris. All of this checks out, and Portman's putative connection to Cusk — she selected Cusk's last novel, 2024's "Parade," for Natalie's Book Club, and both actress and author live in Paris — lends the enterprise a juicy overlay of gossip.

There's no public information indicating Portman's involvement in the project, or whether she approved it at all. (Portman's rep and the book's publicist at Farrar, Straus and Giroux did not respond to requests for comment.) And if people are reading "Life of M" as a document of truth, it may be in part because the novel so confidently places its reader within restricted access zones. We see M through the eyes of a narrator, an unnamed person who has obtained M's permission to document her life. And so we accompany M to a spa, where she and a younger actress chitchat about their peers and discuss Hollywood's gender pay gap, and to an interview at a chic restaurant, where she observes strangers snapping her picture. The access Cusk grants extends deep into M's mind as well: With her friend, M ponders how she might help a new generation of actresses despite her own "ennui" about the industry; with the journalist interviewing her, M is burdened "by the impossibility of anyone ever understanding what she is."

The project of this book is to help us to know a person who rejects examination, just as journalists have struggled to crack Portman, who avoids discussing her personal life in interviews. "Life of M" is not the sort of novel that one can "spoil," but suffice it to say that M ultimately makes her displeasure at the narrator's project plain: Being under a writer's gaze is, for her, intolerable. M comes by this aversion to fame honestly. We're informed that "starring in a film as a child had immediately brought her childhood to an end," and that press coverage of her entanglements as an adult have strained her relationship with her family. She has constructed a series of walls, and w