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Rihanna and the politics of the exposed pregnancy bump
In the not-too-distant past, being pregnant on the red-carpet meant wearing Amish-style dresses that concealed not only your tummy, but every inch of flesh. Now, the celebrity bump is more than just present: it is the gleaming, oiled main event. In this era of being Pregnant with a capital P, fabric is little more than a token gesture. Tops are cropped, skirts are low-slung and nobody is in any doubt that a baby is on the way. As evidenced by Rihanna, who was pictured at this year's Cannes Film Festival in an asymmetrical Brandon Maxwell dress with a thigh-high slit and most of the midriff missing. Yes, she seems to be saying, I am growing a person – but I still have better abs than you. The Barbadian superstar, who is currently pregnant with her third child, has made a point throughout each of her pregnancies of encouraging her bump to do metaphorical jazz hands in skimpy lingerie, barely-there dresses and glitter bralettes. Proving how a well-timed pregnancy reveal can boost your career, the superstar had one of the biggest moments of her professional life when she showed off the imminent arrival of her first child at the Super Bowl by performing in a red Loewe jumpsuit unbuttoned to the navel. At the time, she said to the now-head of British Vogue, Chioma Nnadi. 'I'm hoping that we were able to redefine what's considered 'decent' for pregnant women. My body is doing incredible things right now and I'm not going to be ashamed of that. This time should feel celebratory. Because why should you be hiding your pregnancy?' In celebrity-land, at least, it seems nobody is. In the last year, Hailey Bieber has bared her bump in an underwear shoot for W Magazine, Adwoa Aboah has worn a two-piece H&M number with eight inches of bare flesh for a premiere and Margot Robbie has been photographed on Lake Como accessorising her bump with a crop top. This is very much a millennial trend – a natural next step to the confident, body-conscious, overtly sexy dressing the generation has pioneered. But they can't lay claim to inventing the bared baby bump – that accolade belongs to Vanity Fair, which put a naked seven-month-pregnant Demi Moore on the cover in 1991, photographed by Annie Leibovitz. And while it doesn't seem particularly outrageous now, the image would shock and fascinate the world when it was released – which delighted then-editor Tina Brown, who later explained she was tired of any woman past the first trimester only getting head shots. 'Women need this, dammit,' she said. But whereas in the early 1990s this daring new way of celebrating pregnancy lived and died with the famous, in the 2020s, the trend has jumped to the real world. Grace Kapin, who co-founded the maternity brand Storq and lives in Brooklyn, has seen a stark change in the way women dress since she was last pregnant five years ago. (And yes, New York's ultra body-conscious, fashion-forward aesthetic is hardly representative of us all – but where they lead, global trends tend to follow.) 'There has been a transformation on the streets of New York and I honestly think it is down to the celebrities,' she says. 'Suddenly, there are bare bellies everywhere: women are rolling down the waistbands of their jeans and wearing short tank tops and barely buttoned shirts. This would have been considered sloppy or desperate before, but now it is peak style.' For Eliza, 31, who works in PR in London, feeling like she was able to bare a little skin made pregnancy dressing significantly easier. 'I remember my mum being quite shocked when I met her last summer at eight months pregnant wearing a low-slung wrap skirt with a chunk of my belly exposed,' says Eliza. 'She thought it was too much, but it made me feel good and it meant I could keep wearing my own clothes for much longer.' Eliza was mostly relieved not to be confined to the tent-like pieces her mother had worn in the late 1980s. 'At first, I tried the roomy dresses and tops that looked cool and oversized before I got pregnant but I quickly realised I looked huge,' she says. 'I think it is because there is something so wholesome about being pregnant that you look pretty boring fast unless you do something a bit unexpected, like show some skin.' Gracie Egan, a creative consultant in London who is currently six-months pregnant agrees. 'It is so empowering to see beautiful strong working mothers like Rihanna and Sienna Miller embracing and showcasing their pregnancies. They push boundaries by wearing bold, daring outfits which contradict traditional ideas of how a pregnant woman should 'dress'.' And yet for many women, pregnancy is less a time of glorious fecundity and more one difficult slog to the finish line – and being expected to look sexy and glamorous while growing a person can feel like yet another pressure. 'Honestly, I have never felt less attractive than I did when I was pregnant,' says Jemima, 36, who had her first baby in 2023. 'Throughout the first trimester I felt sick any time I wasn't eating, but all I wanted was bland food like plain cheese on toast. I put on so much weight that I moved up two dress sizes before I even started to show. And as the pregnancy went on, it felt like my body was just holding onto every calorie it could. And don't even get me started on the bloating.' Jemima was eight months pregnant when Miller attended the September 2023 launch of Vogue World with her second trimester baby bump protruding out of a puffball skirt and crop top by Schiaparelli. The one-time boho queen immediately went viral on social media and appeared on the front page of multiple national newspapers. Soon after that, Miller was featured on the cover of Vogue in a very small pair of pants and a jumper. 'It sounds ridiculous but I burst into tears when endless pictures of her appeared on my Instagram feed,' says Jemima. 'She looked so slender and sexy and I felt like an absolute house and only wanted to wear my husband's shirts and tracksuits to cover up as much as I could. I felt like there was something wrong with me.' Pip Durell, the founder of cult shirting company With Nothing Underneath, was pregnant at the same time as Miller and also remembers it well. 'I definitely thought Sienna looked so cool, but I also thought, 'I could never'. I very much believe that you should let your bump out if you want to, but for me it is about choice and I knew I wanted to try and stay true to my own personal style of oversized shirts and jeans. Pregnancy is a time when everything is changing; it was important to me to recognise my own wardrobe.' I too was pregnant in 2023, and I reasoned that if I didn't wear crop tops in normal life, why would I start now? As for Miller, I understand how difficult these comparisons can be as I vividly remember her appearing on a red carpet when both our babies were a few months old: she was slim, vivacious and glowing, while I was a husk of a human, barely surviving on a few hours sleep a night. It's no wonder then, that all this can feel more fraught than it should. Millennials are probably lucky not to be confined to the same Princess Diana floral smocks our mothers were, and to have far more freedom to dress the way we want or to even bare some skin if we feel like it. But I wonder if we have also lost something. Pregnancy used to offer a bit of a break from the usual fashion rules – and from the need to look cool, or stylish, or sexy. Now, the bump is fast becoming so fashionable that the pressure is on to make the most of it. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
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When it comes to 'Most Hospitable' in Ohio, WorldAtlas picks these three nearby towns
has ranked the nine Most Hospitable Towns in Ohio, and three of them are just around the corner. Making the list are Millersburg (Holmes County), Sugarcreek and Mansfield. Millersburg (Holmes County) was chosen for its Amish heritage and close-knit community ties, according to Mansfield was picked for its family-friendly attractions and Kingwood Center Gardens and Sugarcreek's lure is its Swiss heritage and unique culture. is an online educational website the specializes in geography and related topics. It offers content including maps, articles and data, covering areas such as geography, sociology, demography, environment, economics, politics and travel. The site, which offers fact-checking, aims to provide accurate information, serving as a resource for educators and students. The Millersburg and Holmes County community hosts friendly residents who lead a simple life, according to WorldAtlas, which notes Yoder's Amish Home provides a feel for everyday Amish life through barn visits, buggy rides and other practical activities. Hershberg's Farm and Bakery entices newcomers with delicious baked goods and similar Amish treats, including pies, jellies, and jams. Visitors also can shop for antiques and handcrafts while interacting with receptive shopowners. The site also mentions the county's festivals. Mansfield has an impressive spectrum of family-friendly attractions, according to WorldAtlas, which lists the 47-acre Kingwood Center Gardens as a notable greenspace with its colorful blend of flowers, herbs and shrubs The Renaissance Theatre treats guests to live performances in a 1,400-seater venue, known for hosting singing, acting, and dancing shows. The town organizes several events throughout the year, with the Peace on My Block Party bringing families together. The fun festival aims to stop bullying and violence in the community through peaceful interactions and entertainment for kids of all ages, the website notes. Sugarcreek is known for its Swiss heritage and neighborly residents, according to WorldAtlis. Tourist visit to explore its unique culture at the Alpine Hills Historical Museum and Information Center. The center showcases rare exhibits depicting a unique combination of Amish and Swiss heritage The Dutch Valley Restaurant welcomes guests to try its rich traditional cuisine, featuring Amish-style. The annual Ohio Swiss Festival is a great time to join the community in celebrating its Swiss heritage through a variety of traditional activities, says the website. Other areas listed in the Top 9 Most Hospital Towns in Ohio are Twinsburg, Circleville, Marietta, Geneva-On-The-Lake, Sandusky and Waynesburg. This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: WorldAtlas picks Millersburg, Sugarcreek, Mansfield as hospitable
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Man Gets Run Over by ‘Amish-Style' Wooden Hay Wagon That Weighed Over 3,000 Lbs.
A fire department said a man was hit by a hay wagon in Witmer, Penn., on May 20 A witness had to run over 1,400 feet to get to a phone for help, the equivalent of four-and-a-half football fields The injured man was taken to a hospital, authorities said A 911 caller literally went the distance to get help for a man who was struck by a hay wagon in Pennsylvania, according to authorities. On the afternoon of Tuesday, May 20, the Witmer Fire Protective Association said that responders were notified about a man who was run over by an older "Amish-style" wooden hay wagon with steel wheels. According to the department, the wagon was located far away from the main road in middle of a field. As for its weight, officials said that unloaded, the wagon weighed around 3,000 lbs. — but that it would be about 14,000 lbs. fully loaded. The person who witnessed the incident and contacted authorities wasn't with the injured male. Instead, 'they had to run over 1,400 feet away to get to a phone to call 911,' the Witmer Fire Protective Association stated in its news release, adding that length is the equivalent of about four-and-a-half football fields. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Emergency crews arrived at the scene to find the injured man lying down in the middle of the field, not trapped. 'Patient care was given, and the individual was transported to the closest hospital,' the Witmer Fire Protective Association said. No further details were shared about the injured man and his current condition from the fire department's statement. Witmer is located in Pennsylvania's Lancaster County. According to 2010 data from the U.S. Census Bureau, it has a population of 492. The Witmer Fire Protective Association said it is one of four fire departments in in East Lampeter Township. 'Farm related incidents are not the most common calls we run, and as a matter of fact, most that do happen are not reported,' said the department. 'Our team of volunteers strive to learn about and respond to calls like this one to the best of our ability since they aren't so frequent.' The fire department said no other details will be disclosed. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Man hospitalized after being struck by large hay wagon in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A person was hospitalized after reportedly being hit by a large hay wagon in Lancaster County on Tuesday, according to Witmer Fire Protective Association. Witmer Fire Protective Association said in a Facebook post that the station received a call about a person being struck in the 2000 block of Horseshoe Road shortly after 4 p.m. on May 20. The caller reported that an 'older Amish-style wooden hay wagon with steel wheels' had run over a man. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Firefighters said that the wagon was found in a field and was estimated to be 3,000 lbs unloaded and 14,000 lbs fully loaded. Crews responded to the scene to find the victim lying down by the wagon in the middle of the field. Firefighters said he was not trapped, but was suffering from injuries. The victim was transported by local EMS to the nearest hospital, according to firefighters. His current condition is unknown. Images from the scene show the massive wagon carrying a large quantity of hay. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Boston Globe
20-05-2025
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Steve Kiner, Patriots linebacker who was open about drug use, dies at 77
In 1968, despite a broken wrist, he had two interceptions and 12 tackles in Tennessee's 31-0 victory over the University of Mississippi, led by future NFL quarterback Archie Manning. The favor was returned the next year: Two months after Mr. Kiner stirred up Ole Miss with a preseason description of the players as 'a bunch of mules,' Mississippi won, 38-0. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up After a 41-14 rout of the University of Alabama in 1969 -- during which Mr. Kiner had eight unassisted tackles and an interception -- Alabama coach Bear Bryant told reporters, 'I don't think I've ever seen two finer linebackers on one team as Kiner and Reynolds.' Advertisement By then, Mr. Kiner said, he was already using drugs. 'I was doing acid every day, 365 days a year, or coke or mescaline, anything I could get my hands on,' he told The New York Times in 1974. 'I didn't care what people thought of me -- if my hair was down to my butt, if my eyes were so glazed I couldn't see 2 feet in front of me.' Advertisement Mr. Kiner was drafted in the third round of the 1970 NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys. He didn't start for Dallas, but he made a strong impression. 'He was the team hippy -- shaggy hair, groovy mustache, delighted grin belying the fact he was the headhunter on the Dallas kickoff team,' Gary Cartwright wrote in Texas Monthly in 1973, adding, 'Kiner's first act on moving to Dallas was to find a Black roommate.' He shared an apartment with star running back Duane Thomas, an enigmatic personality who feuded with the team over his contract. Thomas had called Tom Landry, the Cowboys' stoic coach, a 'plastic man,' and Tex Schramm, the team's president, 'sick and dishonest.' (Thomas died last year.) Mr. Kiner backed Thomas. 'Duane is beautiful,' he said, 'because he's only telling the truth.' Dallas traded Mr. Kiner to the New England Patriots before the 1971 season. His free-spirited ways ran head-long into the disciplinary tactics of head coach John Mazur, a former Marine. Mr. Kiner came to training camp with his hair down to his shoulders. In response, Mazur ordered all players to cut their hair to prevent it from flowing out the back of the helmet. 'Everyone knew this was in direct retaliation to Kiner,' Globe columnist Will McDonough later related, describing the first day of the rule change. 'There was great anticipation that night in the dining hall. Kiner had been wearing an Amish-style hat around camp, and lo and behold, when he entered the dining room that night his long hair was nowhere to be seen. The players gave him a standing ovation. Advertisement 'But as they stood and cheered, Kiner lifted the hat, revealing his hair tied in a big bun on top of his head. Kiner was fined.' Nonetheless, Mr. Kiner's talent overcame the tensions with his coach. He would start all 14 games that season and had four interceptions. He earned NFL Defensive Player of the Week once during the season. Mr. Kiner had two stints with the New England Patriots, in 1971 and 1973. A.E. Maloof/Associated Press 'He had a terrific first year, but the warning signs were there,' Upton Bell, then the Patriots' general manager, said in an interview. 'I was aware that he had some trouble with drugs.' He added: 'What has to be understood is that it was the era of drugs, and a lot of young people were experimenting with them.' The Patriots traded Mr. Kiner to the Miami Dolphins in 1972 for defensive lineman Bill Griffin, but they released him before the season. He was then signed by the Washington Redskins (now the Commanders), but he never played for them. He returned to the Patriots in 1973 and reclaimed his starting job, but he was dealt after the season to the Houston Oilers (now the Tennessee Titans). By then, he said, he had been off drugs for a couple of years. Steven Albert Kiner was born on June 12, 1947, in Sandstone, Minn., and later lived at Fort Benning, Ga., and in Tampa, Florida. His father, George, was captured by the Japanese during his Army service in World War II and survived the Bataan Death March; he later worked for Sears. His mother, Gertrude (Willie) Kiner, managed the home. Steven played quarterback and safety at Hillsborough High School, but he was quickly converted to a linebacker by his coaches in college. Advertisement After his time at Tennessee -- which earned him induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1999 -- and three active seasons in the NFL, Mr. Kiner had his best years in Houston, after Bum Phillips was named coach in 1975. The Oilers had winning records in four of the five seasons Mr. Kiner played for Phillips, who was defensive coordinator the first season. At one point, Phillips said, 'Steve Kiner has got to be the best the Houston Oilers ever got for a ninth-round choice.' Phillips also credited Mr. Kiner with helping turn the Oilers into winners. Before a game between the Oilers and the New York Jets in 1974, Mr. Kiner reflected on his past drug use -- and how it had disappointed his younger brother, Kelly. 'He asked why I was doing drugs; is it fun? I didn't have an answer for him,' he told the Times. 'I thought about what he was saying. He was telling me the truth, and it was hard for me to swallow.' When Mr. Kiner was released after the 1978 season, he was upset. He told The Knoxville News Sentinel that if the Oilers asked him to return, he would refuse, 'unless they kiss me in front of a sellout crowd at the Astrodome.' He soon began a career in health care. He had studied psychology in college and earned master's degrees in clinical psychology from West Georgia College (now the University of West Georgia) in 1988 and 1990. He worked for a hospital run by HCA Healthcare in Atlanta and then became director of emergency psychiatric services at Emory University Hospital, also in Atlanta, where he helped ensure that individuals received the mental health care they needed. Advertisement In addition to his wife and brother, Mr. Kiner leaves three daughters, Stacey Buckley, Hailey Weiner, and Christine Kiner; five grandchildren; and two sisters, Kathleen Ritch and Karla Newby. For years, Mr. Kiner exhibited symptoms associated with chronic traumatic encephalopathy -- a brain disease that can be caused by repetitive head injuries -- including memory loss and anger. In 2010, he told the Houston Chronicle that he had probably suffered a dozen concussions every season. 'As long as my skull wasn't cracked, I figured it was OK to keep playing,' he said. 'They'd stick some ammonia under your nose and ask, 'How many fingers I'm holding up?' If you guessed right, they'd send you back out for the next play.' 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