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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Madonna turns heads in a Regency-style pinstripe waistcoat and boots as she enjoys a private midnight visit to The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Madonna turned heads as she enjoyed a private visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Wednesday. The Queen of pop, 66, took to Instagram to share snaps of herself frolicking around the museum for the Superfine: Tailoring Black Style exhibition, which launched at the star-studded 2025 Met Gala. Taking style inspiration from the Costume Institute's spring show, Madonna wowed in a black and white pinstripe waistcoat layered over a white ruffled-trim shirt. She teamed it with a pair of distressed cut-out flared trousers which gave a glimpse of her thighs and square-toe lace up boots. Madonna added a long black jacket over the top of her look and accessorised with silver jewellery, a black fedora hat, and sunglasses. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. She captioned the post: 'Finally got a chance to see the new Frick collection, an 18th century Jewel box on 5th Avenue. Especially fond of Rembrandt. 'Dashed over to the Met to see the SuperFine Tailoring Black Style exhibition! What a treat! So nice to see without big crowds. Well done to everyone involved.' Superfine: Tailoring Black Style presents a cultural and historical examination of style over three hundred years through the concept of Black dandyism. Visitors walk through 12 sections - Ownership, Presence, Distinction, Disguise, Freedom, Champion, Respectability, Jook, Heritage, Beauty, Cool and Cosmopolitanism. The exhibition features looks from 40 contemporary Black designers including Grace Wales Bonner, Ozwald Boateng, Labrum London, Botter, Telfar,, Jeffrey Banks, Luar, Willy Chavarria, Balmain's Olivier Rousteing, Fear of God, among others. Superfine: Tailoring Black Style opened on May 10 at The Met Fifth Avenue and will run until October 26. The Met Gala adopted a theme in line with the exhibition's style and Madonna joined other A-listers in honouring the artistic creations on the red carpet. She showed off a stunning natural look as she wowed in a cream silk Tom Ford suit, designed by Haider Ackermann. Sticking to the event's Tailored for You dress code, the iconic musician displayed her interpretation in a double-breasted jacket, white shirt, cummerbund and bowtie. The androgynous look was paired with a bold fuchsia lip and smoky eyeliner, while the star puffed on a cigar. The night also saw her make her red carpet debut with her younger boyfriend Akeem Morris, 29 - with the pair looking very loved-up. The duo were first romantically linked in July 2024, as the recording artist shared photos of them celebrating Independence Day in the Big Apple. But they've known each other since at least August 2022, when they posed alongside each other for a Paper magazine cover. Madonna will 'soon' re-release her sixth studio album Bedtime Stories and she's recording a sequel to her 2005 dance album, Confessions on a Dance Floor, with musical director Stuart Price. She is the world's best-selling female recording artist and the most successful solo artist in the history of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart with 44 No. 1 singles.
1News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- 1News
Former aide says Sean 'Diddy' Combs kidnapped her in plot to kill Kid Cudi
A former top aide to Sean 'Diddy' Combs has testified that the hip-hop mogul threatened to kill her during her first day on the job and kidnapped her at gunpoint as he sought to kill rapper Kid Cudi. Capricorn Clark's account of Combs' volatility and violence launched the third week of testimony at his federal sex trafficking trial in Manhattan. Prosecutors called Clark, the former global brand director for Combs' Bad Boy Entertainment, as they work to prove he led a two-decade racketeering conspiracy that relied on beefy bodyguards, death threats and the silence of frightened staff to ensure he got what he wanted. Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to an indictment alleging he abused his longtime girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie, and others. If convicted, he could face 15 years to life in prison. ADVERTISEMENT Clark's testimony came days after Cudi, whose legal name is Scott Mescudi, testified that Clark called him from a car outside his home in December 2011 and told him Combs had forced her to accompany him to Cudi's house. Combs was angry Cudi was dating Cassie, whose legal name is Casandra Ventura, Clark said. Cassie Ventura, left, and Sean "Diddy" Combs appear at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating "China: Through the Looking Glass" in New York on May 4, 2015. (Source: Associated Press) Clark, who mostly referred to Combs as 'Puff' during her testimony, said he came to her home with a gun in his hand, demanded that she get dressed and come with him because 'we're going to kill Cudi.' Clark, her voice shaky at times, said they rode in a black Cadillac Escalade to Cudi's Los Angeles home, where Combs and his bodyguard entered the residence while Clark sat in the SUV and called Cassie. Clark testified she told Cassie that Combs 'got me with a gun and brought me to Cudi's house to kill him". Clark said she heard Cudi in the background asking, 'He's in my house?' She said she told Cassie, 'Stop him, he's going to get himself killed.' ADVERTISEMENT Cassie told her she couldn't stop Cudi, she recalled. Combs returned to the Escalade and asked Clark who she was talking to, Clark testified. He grabbed the phone and called Cassie back, she said. They then heard Cudi driving up the road, she said. Combs and his bodyguard got back in the SUV and chased after Cudi, finally giving up when they passed police cars that were heading for Cudi's house. After the break-in, Clark said, Combs told them that they had to convince Cudi 'it wasn't me". 'If you don't convince him of that I'll kill all you,' he said, punctuating his threat with an expletive, according to Clark. Clark said she and Cassie then went to Cudi's home, telling jurors: 'We needed to talk to him. We needed to make sure he wasn't going to make a police report about Puff." ADVERTISEMENT After that, she said she watched in shock as Combs viciously assaulted Cassie over her relationship with Cudi. Combs kicked Cassie with '100% full force" to the legs and back as she curled on the ground outside his home in a fetal position and wept silently, Clark said. Clark said her 'heart was breaking from seeing her get hit like that' and that neither she nor Combs' bodyguard intervened. The answer prompted an objection from Combs' lawyers, and Judge Arun Subramanian told jurors to disregard it. Combs' lawyer Marc Agnifilo questioned Clark's recollection, leading her to reconsider certain details. She admitted some haziness about events that happened "such a long time ago". On Thursday, Cudi testified that he dated Cassie briefly in December 2011, believing she'd broken up with Combs, but they agreed over the holidays to end the relationship. Assistant US Attorney Mitzi Steiner questioned Clark about her off-and-on employment with Combs from 2004 to 2018, beginning with her first day when she said Combs and a bodyguard took her to Central Park after 9pm and said he hadn't been aware of her past work for other rappers. ADVERTISEMENT Clark testified that Combs told her that if that work became an issue, he'd have to kill her. Clark said she was only weeks into the job when Combs tasked her with carrying diamond jewellery, and it went missing. As a result, she said, she was repeatedly given lie detector tests over a five-day stretch by a man who seemed five times larger than her own size. 'He said: 'If you fail this test, they're going to throw you in the East River,'' she recalled, adding that they eventually let her return to work. Even the alleged kidnapping didn't scare Clark away, Agnifilo noted. Last year, after federal agents raided Combs' homes, she suggested returning to his employment as his chief of staff. Combs rejected the offer, Agnifilo said.
The Star
6 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Sailing-From red carpet to Red Bull, Anne Hathaway boards high-speed league
FILE PHOTO: Anne Hathaway poses during the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute with this year's theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' in New York City, New York, U.S., May 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo (Reuters) -Oscar winner Anne Hathaway has sailed into sports ownership, joining a female-led consortium that has acquired the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team in a landmark deal bringing Hollywood star power to the high-octane racing championship. Sailing great Jimmy Spithill has been installed as team CEO and co-owner, with investors from entertainment, luxury goods and finance in what SailGP CEO Russell Coutts called "another significant milestone in SailGP's growth as a league", SailGP is the international sailing league featuring high-performance F50 foiling catamarans, with national teams competing in short-format races at coastal venues around the world. Founded in 2018, the series aims to revolutionise sailing with fast-paced, made-for-broadcast events and cutting-edge data analytics. The current SailGP season features 12 teams competing. The next event on the calendar is the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix, scheduled for June 7-8. (Reporting by Ossian Shine, editing by Ed Osmond)
Forbes
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The Art Of The Met's Digital Storytelling
For over a century, The Metropolitan Museum of Art has stood as a symbol of cultural authority, curating over 5,000 years of art and history. But in today's digital-first world, relevance requires more than preservation — it demands participation. And right now, that participation is happening on TikTok. By leaning into digital storytelling early, The Met positioned itself as a cultural leader online, using creative formats to captivate audiences and connect its rich history to the present. The Magic of The Met Gala More than a glamorous red carpet, the Met Gala marks the opening of the Costume Institute's annual spring exhibition. This year, the exhibit "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" set the tone for both the gallery's and the Gala's theme. The event became a cultural catalyst, with #metgala generating over 937.2K TikTok posts and sparking months of conversation around Black style, culture, and identity. By leaning into TikTok, The Met is creating space for new voices, new narratives, and a broader cultural dialogue. Year after year, it transforms a single night into a worldwide conversation about fashion, culture, and the power of art to inspire. Now that the iconic night has passed, let's explore The Met's digital evolution, and the strategy that has turned a historic institution into a dynamic, global storyteller. 2025 Theme The 2025 Met Gala placed Black excellence in fashion at the forefront. This year's spring exhibition, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, explored the pivotal role of sartorial expression in shaping Black identity and culture. The event brought together a powerhouse group of co-chairs — Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Anna Wintour — with LeBron James serving as honorary chair. A diverse Host Committee further reflected the theme's celebration of individuality and influence. The dress code, Tailored for You, paid tribute to the exhibition's focus on suiting and menswear. Building Hype for This Year's Event The Met's compelling TikTok presence isn't accidental. It's a masterclass in digital storytelling, designed to engage a global audience through diverse formats. Key approaches include: Through its focus on rich storytelling, educational content, and high-quality formats, The Met effectively maintains its authority as a key cultural institution while increasing its relevance by tapping into the energy of the fashion zeitgeist in the digital space. Creators Amplify Anticipation The Met's official TikTok account provides expert insights and historical context, but much of the Met Gala excitement is fueled by TikTok's creator community through content such as: The Metropolitan Museum of Art is rewriting the playbook on cultural relevance. By embracing platforms like TikTok and others, it has transformed The Met Gala from a one-night event into a months-long digital conversation. TikTok, in turn, has become the virtual red carpet — a global stage where creators, commentators, and fans engage in real time. But The Met Gala is just one part of a broader strategy. The Met is using digital platforms to democratize culture, foster deeper engagement, and make art and fashion more accessible to audiences everywhere — staying part of the cultural conversation long after the red carpet is rolled up. To learn more about building a digital-first event strategy, visit TikTok's Publisher Insights Hub.
Vogue
22-05-2025
- General
- Vogue
A Complete Guide to Wedding Dress Preservation
After investing time and money into curating your bridal attire, it's only natural to be curious about wedding dress preservation once the big day passes. Keeping your gown in its best condition with the help of professionals can not only create an heirloom piece for future generations, but it's also a way to treasure and hold on to the beautiful memories attached to the garment. While you don't necessarily have to put your gown on display like an antique piece found at a museum, properly cleaning and placing your wedding dress in a preservation box can help you capture a moment of your own sartorial history. Ahead, we get the expert insights on the ins and outs of wedding dress preservation from Jonathan Scheer, the president of couture cleaning and preservation company J. Scheer and Co. and a conservationist for pieces seen at The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Is It Worth It to Preserve a Wedding Dress? If you want to keep your wedding dress intact to pass down to your children or hope to keep this piece of personal fashion history, preserving your gown can make all the difference. 'A wedding gown is far more than just a dress—it is a treasured keepsake that holds the memories of one of life's most significant moments,' explains Jonathan Scheer. 'However, without proper cleaning and preservation, this delicate garment is at risk of irreversible damage. Stains left untreated can oxidize and set, causing permanent discoloration. Over time, the fabric may yellow, lose its shape, or become vulnerable to mold, mildew, and pests. Our approach is designed to provide safe, long-term care within a home setting, allowing your gown to age gracefully. Best of all, the preservation method allows the gown to be periodically inspected and admired for years to come.' How Much Does It Cost to Preserve a Wedding Dress? Keeping the quality of your wedding dress in peak condition for decades requires a bit of an investment. 'The cost of wedding gown preservation can vary widely depending on factors such as location, materials used, and—most importantly—the training and expertise of the specialists performing the work,' notes Scheer. While you can expect to pay between $250 to $1000 depending on what kind of specialist you go to, your region, and the dress construction, the price can go higher for high-end, couture-focused preservationists. 'Our pricing reflects the high level of care, customization, and conservation science that goes into each gown,' says Scheer. 'While prices typically range from $895 to over $2,000, the final estimate is determined after evaluating the level of soil or staining, the gown's construction and style, and the complexity of repairs or preservation requirements.' Can You Just Dry Clean a Wedding Dress? There's a major difference between taking the steps to preserve your wedding dress and just dry-cleaning it. 'Many people assume that once a wedding gown is cleaned, simply hanging it in a garment bag is enough to protect it. Unfortunately, this can actually do more harm than good over time,' explains Scheer. 'When a gown is left hanging, gravity begins to take a toll—the weight of the fabric can strain the shoulders or hanger straps, distorting the gown's shape. If the garment bag is not breathable, it can trap moisture and create a microenvironment where mold and mildew thrive. Worse still, plastic bags or containers made from unstable materials can begin to off-gas as they break down, releasing chemicals that cause the fabric to yellow and deteriorate.' 'While professional cleaning is essential after the gown has been worn, proper storage is equally critical to preserving its beauty and integrity for the long term,' says Scheer. 'Our preservation process addresses both needs, ensuring your gown is not only cleaned with care, but also stored in a stable, protective environment designed to stand the test of time.' How to Preserve a Wedding Dress Preserving a wedding gown requires a thorough, detailed process to ensure that the gown will look brand new for years to come. There isn't necessarily a standard procedure for every gown either, as each will come with different fabrics and signs of use from your wedding day. 'Professional cleaning is the first critical step in preserving your gown,' explains Scheer. 'It removes harmful acids and residue, stabilizing the fabric for long-term storage. The materials used are equally important for preservation. Textile conservators advise against sealing garments and recommend using non-buffered, acid-free materials to prevent chemical deterioration. We determine the ideal treatment for gowns based on fiber type, construction, special embellishments, and the level of soiling present.' 'Areas of staining and soil will be reduced by hand with proprietary stain-removing solvents before the gown is cleaned through immersion in a nonaqueous organic solvent or aqueous solution,' he continues. 'Once the gown's treatment is complete, we finish any repairs needed and complete a final assessment before wrapping and padding out the gown with tissue. We follow a meticulous preservation process using acid-free tissue and archival-quality storage boxes made from fluted polypropylene—a chemically inert and non-absorbent polymer. This material offers superior protection against moisture, temperature fluctuations, and humidity changes, ensuring a stable environment for your gown. After carefully folding the gown, it is placed in an appropriately sized archival box.'
