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Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sabrina Carpenter's cheeky new teaser has fans anticipating the next summer pop anthem after Espresso frenzy
16 seconds. That's all it takes Sabrina Carpenter to soft launch what could be the consecutive 2.0 era of her reign on summer time charts and playlists. In a retro-themed short clip posted to her socials, Sabrina can be seen dressed to the nines in the tiniest denim shorts and a frilly summer blouse, trying to haul a ride, seemingly in the middle of the dessert. The sky high heels and the unmissable bouncy, blonde blowout, give away her identity, adding her stamp to the whole thing. The caption to the clip? None. She doesn't need it, because this is more than enough to send the sea of 'Carpenters' into an Espresso-fueled frenzy. A post shared by Sabrina Carpenter (@sabrinacarpenter) Is a summer 2024 magic repeat on the cards? That only time will tell. But in the meantime, loyalists are CONVINCED about Sabrina being back to rule summer, for the second time in a row. "OH WOW YES MOM" commented the official Bratz account as the Recording Academy chimed in with "A true Busy Woman 👑". Spotify swopped in with a "How dare they not stop for sabrina???" as Levis cracked the chicest pun: "jeans on genes". Other comments expressed the very same sentiment: "SABRINA WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO TELL US". Now it is worth mentioning that there is a high probability of this not being the teaser of a new track at all. Multiple fans and threads have been speculating that Sabrina may just have been working on a music video for her track Busy Woman from the Short n' Sweet album. On the other hand, multiple promotional billboards, credited to SC Entertainment cropped up all over Texas, reading: 'HEY MEN", "AMEN", "I SWEAR THEY CHOOSE ME I'M NOT CHOOSING THEM" and finally, "Manchild", in the Sabrina-stamped cursive aesthetic the girlies have been obsessed with, for the better part of a year now. So while you wait on Manchild (or a brand new MV) it's never a bad idea to cue up Short n' Sweet on your playlists — that is if it ever even went out of circulation!
Hype Malaysia
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Gentle Monster's 2025 Pocket Collection Drops Compact Cool & Bratz Doll Realness!
Gentle Monster is back with a game-changer – the 2025 Pocket Collection. Think eyewear that's not just stylish but also portable AF, folding up sleekly to fit right in your pocket without sacrificing an ounce of its bold, modern vibe. The collection features 21 unique designs, including a standout collab with the iconic Bratz® dolls. This playful partnership celebrates fearless self-expression and fashion with attitude, perfectly blending Gentle Monster's edgy aesthetic with Bratz's unapologetic personality. To amp up the hype, the collection's campaign stars Karina from Aespa, serving futuristic, posthuman vibes that sync perfectly with the otherworldly Bratz dolls. Gentle Monster is pushing boundaries, turning eyewear into a wearable piece of art that's practical and eye-catching. Launching on May 30th, 2025 (today!), the collection also gets a real-world glow-up with pop-up spaces in Seoul, Shanghai, Los Angeles, and Bangkok – each featuring monumental Bratz doll installations for an immersive, surreal experience. Whether you're all about metallic details or quirky star-shaped lenses, the 2025 Pocket Collection is ready to redefine how you see fashion. Discover more at and get ready to pocket your new fave accessory. The 2025 Pocket Collection drops today – swing by the pop-up near you and snag your future fave shades before they're gone! What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Iris Law goes braless and puts on a leggy display in a grey silk mini-dress as she attends Gentle Monster x Bratz pop-up launch in LA
Iris Law turned heads as she attended the Gentle Monster x Bratz Pocket Collection pop-up launch party in Los Angeles on Thursday. The model, 24, looked nothing short of sensational as she went braless in a grey silk mini-dress. The daring ensemble featured a black leather belt halterneck detail, a plunging neckline and a mini skirt. The daughter of Jude Law and Sadie Frost put on a very leggy display and added inches to her height with a pair of black open-toe heels. She further accessorised her look with a dainty silver bracelet and sported a pair of trendy cat-eye glasses from eye-wear brand Gentle Monster. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. To complete her look, the model styled her short platinum blonde locks in a choppy blowout and wore a radiant make-up palette. Gentle Monster and Bratz have joined forces for a nostalgic collaboration, with a pocket collection featuring 21 unique designs. Iris is known for her sensational style and opened up about her fashion choices in a recent interview with Vogue Espana. She revealed she likes to flip between different phases - sometimes feeling more feminine, while in others, she adopts an androgynous look. She said: 'I don't dress for anyone. I just try to feel good and be comfortable. 'I let myself be carried away by how I am in an intuitive way, even if it's not what is understood as chic or cool, 'I have gone through many phases: more feminine, more androgynous... I like to change; every day is different.' Iris also made a candid confession about her previous struggles with anxiety and revealed her coping mechanisms. She said: 'I love lifting weights; I think it's great for maintaining hormonal balance, and it also helps me sleep better. 'In general, I've noticed a big change in controlling my anxiety, also since I started running.' It was revealed in October 2024 that Iris had split from her England footballer boyfriend Trent Alexander-Arnold. They were first linked in May after they were spotted cosying up during a racy Guess photoshoot. Just weeks before reports of their break-up, they were pictured enjoying a PDA-filled beach getaway in Barbados. A source told The Sun that despite having a 'really fun summer' and holidaying with Trent's family in July, the pair's busy work schedules clashed. They said: 'Life is about to get really busy for them both, with Trent's schedule packed with first-team football and Iris having jobs all over the world. 'So even though they are not dating any more, Iris and Trent will definitely stay friends.' The source added Iris was very into Trent but chose to prioritise her career as she is 'focused on her own success'. After her split from footballer Trent, Iris sparked rumours that she was growing close to her ex Pa Salieu.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Apple is back in Trump's crosshairs over where iPhones are made
Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook can't seem to catch a break. Last month, Apple appeared to secure a major win when the Trump administration agreed to remove tariffs on certain electronics imported from China following concerns that the prices of smartphones and computers could rise. But Trump threw Apple another curveball this week when he expressed frustration about the tech giant producing the iPhone in other parts of Asia. Read more: 'Nowhere to hide.' How Apple and others in Silicon Valley are bracing for Trump tariffs "I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhone's that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or anyplace else. If that is not the case, a Tariff of at least 25% must be paid by Apple to the U.S.," Trump said in a post Friday on the social network Truth Social. Apple didn't respond to a request for comment about Trump's remarks. The public spat underscores the fine line businesses are trying to walk as they try to navigate Trump's tariffs. Tech companies in particular have to work with the new administration, while also trying to find ways to offset the costs of potential tariffs. Trump has pushed for companies to build and manufacture products in the United States as part of an effort to strengthen national and economic security. But shifting production to the United States would take years and result in price hikes for consumers who are already watching their spending, economists and analysts have said. "We believe the concept of Apple producing iPhones in the U.S. is a fairy tale that is not feasible," Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives said in a note Friday about Trump's remarks. However, Trump told reporters later Friday that he believes Apple can build an iPhone in the United States. The tariffs are expected to start in June and would also impact Samsung and other smartphone makers 'otherwise it wouldn't be fair,' he added. 'I had an understanding with Tim that he wouldn't be doing this. He said he's going to India to build plants. I said, 'That's OK to go to India, but you're not going to sell into here without tariffs.' And that's the way it is,' Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. Apple makes most of its iPhones in China, but in recent years has expanded production in India, Vietnam and other countries. In the June quarter, Apple expects to source the majority of iPhones sold in the United States from India, Cook said in Apple's quarterly earnings call in May. And Foxconn, a Taiwanese electronics contract manufacturer that assembles Apple's products, is planning to build a $1.5-billion plant in India, the Financial Times reported, citing two anonymous government officials. A representative of Foxconn could not be reached for comment. Read more: From Bratz dolls to Krusty the Clown: How Trump tariffs are hurting L.A. toy makers Ives said it would take at least five years for Apple to shift production to the U.S. and the prices of iPhones could reach $3,500 if the smartphone was made in America. Depending on the model, the current cost of an iPhone can start from $599 but go over $1,000. Tariffs would also make it more expensive to repair an iPhone because the smartphone includes parts that come from suppliers in other countries including China, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan, according to iFixit, an ecommerce website focused on repairs. For example, the display for the iPhone 16 Pro comes from South Korea; the battery comes from China. In total, the iPhone 16 Pro is made up of roughly 2,700 parts sourced from 187 suppliers in 28 countries, according to an April report from TechInsights. Apple isn't alone in navigating the potential impact of tariffs. Other U.S. companies including Walmart have said they would raise prices as they face political pressure to eat the costs of tariffs. Apple is in a tricky spot because if the Cupertino, Calif.-based company raises the prices of iPhones, consumers could just delay buying new electronics, which would also cut into the company's profits at a time when it is facing heavy competition from rivals in the burgeoning market for AI. On top of that, Trump has also criticized companies such as El Segundo toy maker Mattel, which is considering raising prices, and Amazon, which considered showing the cost of tariffs next to some of its products, but didn't approve the idea. Cook has previously said that while there's a popular conception that companies go to China for low labor costs, the reason Apple depends on China is for the skill of its workforce. "In the U.S., you could have a meeting of tooling engineers and I'm not sure we could fill the room. In China, you could fill multiple football fields. It's that vocational expertise that is very deep,' Cook said at the Fortune Global Forum in 2017. For a time, it seemed that Apple was in Trump's good graces. The company has garnered praise from Trump when the smartphone maker announced in February that it planned to invest $500 billion in the United States, hire 20,000 people and open a new manufacturing factory in Texas over the next four years. Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs have meant that businesses such as Apple are also facing economic uncertainty. Last week, the U.S. struck a deal with Chinese officials to roll back most tariffs for 90 days. The U.S. agreed to drop the 145% tax Trump imposed on Chinese goods to 30%. Apple has been monitoring the potential impact of tariffs. In May, Apple estimated that tariffs could add $900 million to the company's costs, but that assumed new tariffs weren't added. On Friday, Apple's stock dropped roughly 2% to $195.98 per share after Trump's announcement. Sign up for our Wide Shot newsletter to get the latest entertainment business news, analysis and insights. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Hypebeast
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Gentle Monster Unveils Pocket Collection in Collaboration With Bratz
Summary Gentle MonsterandBratzhave joined forces for a nostalgic collaboration. The eyewear brand's Pocket Collection is a collaboration that features 21 unique eyewear designs, including one piece and a special doll in partnership with Bratz®. The collection embodies both brands' shared values of bold self-expression and unique fashion perspectives, blending a daring yet contemporary aesthetic with practicality. The campaign, starring Karina of Aespa, creates an otherworldly visual connection with the humanoid Bratz dolls. To celebrate, exclusive pop-up spaces are launching in Los Angeles (featuring Nudake's Microissants and Maru Coffee's Creamtop), Seoul, Shanghai, and Bangkok, offering immersive, surreal experiences with monumental Bratz doll objects. Each of the sunglasses recieve a Bratz treatment, putting a Y2K spin on Gentle Monster's signature styles. Amongst the range are a series of fold-up silhouettes that open out to full-sized frames. Styles include classic cat-eye sunglasses to minimal optical frames, taking on futuristic silhouettes with a playful touch. Commemorating the launch is a Los Angeles pop-up. The collection is releasingonlineMay 29 at 10 p.m. EST.
