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Yahoo
4 days ago
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Lorde Says Her Met Gala Look Is an ‘Easter Egg': Here's What It Represents
Lorde attended her first Met Gala in four years Monday (May 5), but she wasn't just there for fun. According to the pop star, she also used the event to tease something coming in the future, revealing that the look she wore on the red carpet is an 'Easter egg' that also happens to express how she's feeling in terms of her gender identity. While speaking to Vogue correspondent Emma Chamberlain on the carpet ahead of the event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Lorde was eager to show off her custom Thom Browne getup. Twirling around in a shiny slate skirt, suit jacket and gravity-defying strip of fabric that covered her chest, the 'Green Light' singer pointed out her favorite parts of the look. More from Billboard Met Gala 2025: Here Are the 20 Best Musician Looks, Ranked Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Doja Cat, Luke Combs and The Strokes Headlining 2025 Austin City Limits Festival Cazzu Makes Billboard Albums Chart Debut with 'Latinaje': 'It Fills Me With Great Satisfaction!' 'This is my creation,' she began. 'It's something of an Easter egg. More will be revealed.' Lorde then told Chamberlain, 'I just love the open back.' 'To me it really represents where I'm at gender-wise,' she added. 'I feel like a man and a woman, kind of vibe.' The event comes less than a week after Lorde announced her fourth studio album, Virgin, meaning fans have both a lot of music to look forward to as well as ample room to start decoding by way of Easter eggs. The New Zealand native has previously teased that the LP will find her exploring her relationship to gender, telling the Document Journal in a recent interview that she composed the project during a period of time in which she started to 'feel [her] gender broadening a little bit.' Lorde last dropped an album in 2021, with Solar Power bowing at No. 5 on the Billboard 200. That year was also the last time she attended a Met Gala, dressing in a sun goddess-esque look for the theme 'In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.' This year, she and countless other stars on the 2025 guest list dressed for the theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' which focused on 'the role of sartorial style in forming Black identities' and the 'proliferation of the Black dandy.' Watch Lorde's interview with Vogue on the 2025 Met Gala carpet below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lorde Makes Candid Comments About Her Gender Identity And Feeling Somewhere 'In The Middle'
Lorde has spoken candidly about her changing feelings towards her gender identity. Earlier this month, the What Was That singer was among the guests at this year's Met Gala, and made an interesting comment about her outfit while speaking to Vogue on the red carpet. Describing the ensemble as 'something of an Easter egg', she said: 'More will be revealed. But I just love the [outfit's] open back. To me, it really represents where I'm at gender-wise. I feel like a man and a woman.' "This is my creation. it's something of an easter egg, more will be revealed, but I just love the open back, to me it really represents where I'm at gender wise. I feel like a man AND a woman"— Lorde talking to Emma Chamberlain at the Met — Lorde Updates 🧬⛓️ (@LordeUpdatesBR) May 6, 2025 Lorde elaborated more on this during an interview in Rolling Stone magazine published on Thursday. Describing herself as 'in the middle gender-wise', she revealed that her friend, fellow singer Chappell Roan, recently asked her whether this meant she identifies as non-binary. 'I was like, 'I'm a woman except for the days when I'm a man',' she explained. 'I know that's not a very satisfying answer, but there's a part of me that is really resistant to boxing it up.' Reflecting on the current hardships faced by transgender and other gender non-conforming people, Lorde added: 'I don't think that [my identity] is radical, to be honest. I see these incredibly brave young people, and it's complicated. 'Making the expression privately is one thing, but I want to make very clear that I'm not trying to take any space from anyone who has more on the line than me. Because I'm, comparatively, in a very safe place as a wealthy, cis, white woman.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rolling Stone (@rollingstone) After making a brief return to the music scene with the Charli XCX collaboration Girl, So Confusing last year, in which the two singers reflected on their perceived rivalry, Lorde is now gearing up for the release of her fourth album Virgin, trailed by the recent hit What Was That. Per Rolling Stone, Virgin's opening song sees Lorde once again contemplating her gender identity, including one line on which she sings: 'Some days I'm a woman, some days I'm a man.' The collection also contains another song called Man Of The Year, which came about as Lorde tried to envisage a version of herself 'that was fully representative of how [her] gender felt in that moment'. supports anyone affected by gender identity | 01527 894 838 offers information, support, friendship and shared experiences for young people with gender identity issues | 0208 1234819 is the largest youth and community-based organisation for LGBT people in Scotland. Text 07786 202 370 provides information for trans people, their families and professionals who care for them | 01372 801554 provides support, advice and information for anyone who knows, or is related to, a transsexual person in the UK Rihanna Just Unveiled Her First New Song In 3 Years – And Fans Have A Lot Of Thoughts About It Eurovision Confirms Pro-Palestine Protesters Were Removed After Disrupting Israel's Rehearsal Bruce Springsteen Hits Out At 'Incompetent And Treasonous' Trump Administration
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lorde Makes Candid Comments About Her Gender Identity And Feeling Somewhere 'In The Middle'
Lorde has spoken candidly about her changing feelings towards her gender identity. Earlier this month, the What Was That singer was among the guests at this year's Met Gala, and made an interesting comment about her outfit while speaking to Vogue on the red carpet. Describing the ensemble as 'something of an Easter egg', she said: 'More will be revealed. But I just love the [outfit's] open back. To me, it really represents where I'm at gender-wise. I feel like a man and a woman.' "This is my creation. it's something of an easter egg, more will be revealed, but I just love the open back, to me it really represents where I'm at gender wise. I feel like a man AND a woman"— Lorde talking to Emma Chamberlain at the Met — Lorde Updates 🧬⛓️ (@LordeUpdatesBR) May 6, 2025 Lorde elaborated more on this during an interview in Rolling Stone magazine published on Thursday. Describing herself as 'in the middle gender-wise', she revealed that her friend, fellow singer Chappell Roan, recently asked her whether this meant she identifies as non-binary. 'I was like, 'I'm a woman except for the days when I'm a man',' she explained. 'I know that's not a very satisfying answer, but there's a part of me that is really resistant to boxing it up.' Reflecting on the current hardships faced by transgender and other gender non-conforming people, Lorde added: 'I don't think that [my identity] is radical, to be honest. I see these incredibly brave young people, and it's complicated. 'Making the expression privately is one thing, but I want to make very clear that I'm not trying to take any space from anyone who has more on the line than me. Because I'm, comparatively, in a very safe place as a wealthy, cis, white woman.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rolling Stone (@rollingstone) After making a brief return to the music scene with the Charli XCX collaboration Girl, So Confusing last year, in which the two singers reflected on their perceived rivalry, Lorde is now gearing up for the release of her fourth album Virgin, trailed by the recent hit What Was That. Per Rolling Stone, Virgin's opening song sees Lorde once again contemplating her gender identity, including one line on which she sings: 'Some days I'm a woman, some days I'm a man.' The collection also contains another song called Man Of The Year, which came about as Lorde tried to envisage a version of herself 'that was fully representative of how [her] gender felt in that moment'. supports anyone affected by gender identity | 01527 894 838 offers information, support, friendship and shared experiences for young people with gender identity issues | 0208 1234819 is the largest youth and community-based organisation for LGBT people in Scotland. Text 07786 202 370 provides information for trans people, their families and professionals who care for them | 01372 801554 provides support, advice and information for anyone who knows, or is related to, a transsexual person in the UK Rihanna Just Unveiled Her First New Song In 3 Years – And Fans Have A Lot Of Thoughts About It Eurovision Confirms Pro-Palestine Protesters Were Removed After Disrupting Israel's Rehearsal Bruce Springsteen Hits Out At 'Incompetent And Treasonous' Trump Administration
Forbes
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
From Truck Bagels To Sidewalk Oysters, Food Is Culture In Los Angeles
Chef Avner Levi opened Cento Raw Bar with co-hosts Sophia Ziskin and Celia Babini. Food culture and entertainment culture and lifestyle culture constantly intersect in Los Angeles. So on the night of Saturday, May 10, after spotting scenester hospitality players like Joey Rubin, Sebastian Puga and Charlotte Lansbury during The Blaze's beautifully enveloping Cercle performance at the Los Angeles Convention Center, it was time to head to the West Adams neighborhood for the opening party of chef Avner Levi's Cento Raw Bar. Shucked oysters and trays of cigarettes kept things lively outside while co-host Sophia Ziskin (the DJ/model who kissed The Dare on-stage at the Grammys) made the rounds. Guests including Emma Chamberlain (whose Chamberlain Coffee collaborated with Kendall Jenner's 818 Tequila on an espresso martini that's been served at restaurants including Elephante), Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis (the culinary power couple who previously employed Levi at Bestia) and Kate Burr (who is now debuting Bar Benjamin with Ben Hundreds and Jared Meisler) also circulated at the Carvingblock-produced party. Cento Raw Bar, which is the sister property of Cento Pasta Bar and has a dreamscape design from Brandon Miradi that wouldn't be out of place near the Balearic Sea, should be a nice staycation destination for those who typically summer on Melrose instead of Mallorca. After popping by Cento Raw Bar's party, it was time for a brisk stroll to Damn, I Miss Paris, a sultry West Adams cocktail bar owned by celebrity stylist/creative director Jason Bolden. The room and the velvet booths were packed as guests ate pomme frites and sipped Vesper martinis. Damn, I Miss Paris previously had an Oscars night Revolve x Forward afterparty co-hosted by Halle Berry, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union. Feel free to make a mess with the 13 Hour Drip Fit, a collaboration between Chain and Arby's. Anyway, this feels like an appropriate moment in Los Angeles for Chain, the nostalgia-loving food pop-up series and festival creator co-founded by B.J. Novak, to announce its new collaboration with Arby's. It's called the 13 Hour Drip Fit and it's a stylish red-striped button-down and shorts combo. Chain wants you to think of this outfit, which is made entirely of napkins, as an oversized barbecue bib. You can wear it when you're trying the new Arby's 13-hour smoked brisket sandwich and six-hour pulled pork sandwich, both of which are topped with AC Barbeque sauce. Anthony Anderson and Cedric Entertainer are the smoked-meat-loving forces behind AC Barbeque, which has also just opened its own restaurant in Century City. In many ways, food is the culture in Los Angeles. So this week, Yeastie Boys Bagels is collaborating with Netflix's Nobody Wants This on a special menu of bagel sandwiches. This two-day activation, at the Yeastie Boys Brentwood truck (11940 San Vicente Blvd.) on Saturday, May 17, and at the Studio City truck (12073 Ventura Place) on Sunday, May 18, is part of Netflix's FYSEE LA festival. 'Yeastie Boys has been the backdrop of a lot of dope L.A.-based productions over the years,' Evan Fox, founder of Yeastie Boys Bagels, says in a statement. 'But I have to say, the amount of attention and reach from being on Nobody Wants This was in a league of its own. It's a testament to how much it has resonated with people. I'm proud to have played a small part and I'm stoked to run it back to celebrate the show, its fans and LA food and street culture. On wheels.' Yeastie Boys serves up sandwiches like The Hot Rabbi for its collaboration with Netflix. The two-day menu will include sandwiches like the Hot Rabbi with soft scrambled eggs, American cheese and avocado on a toasted everything bagel. The Hot Rabbi is finished with Brave honey habanero hot sauce. Brave, not incidentally, is a brand started by fashion models.
Daily Mirror
09-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
What is Zyn the tobacco product that Gen Z may be using to replace vapes
The impending disposable vape ban may make it harder for nicotine-addicted Brits to access there favourite hit - however, the rise of Zyn may be providing an enticing alternative Disposable vapes are set to be banned in the UK this summer and Gen Z are scrambling to replace their favourite fix. Now Zyn, a product promising a faster 'buzz', and a surrounding black market, may be providing an attractive alternative. Coming into force on June 1, the sale of all single use vape products will be banned in the UK. This applies to both online and in person retailers and to all disposable vapes – regardless of whether they contain nicotine or not. According to the UK .gov website, the act has been put in place to cut down on litter and the waste of critical resources. But one group is being disproportionately affected: and that's Gen Z. According to research by University of College London, almost a third of 18-24-year-olds say they use e-cigarettes, like disposable vapes have – a number that has drastically increased from just 9% in May 2021. This also correlates with a mass flooding in the market of single-use vape products, like Mary Janes and Elf Bar. Theoretically, the upcoming ban will make it harder for them to access their favourite fruit-flavoured nicotine hit. But for those seeking a buzz, there is a new product already seeping into the market – 'zyn'. But what is it? It's a Swedish nicotine pouch, designed to be placed under a user's lip and against their gum. The idea is that it allows nicotine to be absorbed into the bloodstream through the soft mucous membranes of the mouth. It also gives you a much stronger hit. Where the average vape will allow about 20 mg of nicotine to be absorbed, 'zyn' can range from 6 mg to 20 mg. However, some products contain as much as 50 mg – five times stronger than a cigarette. The nature of its absorption also means it will deliver nicotine to your blood system faster. Based on a market report, 92 million of these nicotine pouches were sold in the UK in 2022, with sales increasing by a further 55% in 2023. You can pick them up at supermarkets like Sainsbury's or order them from online retailers. The fact that they're discrete, easy to find and provide a strong hit could make them a viable replacement for Gen Z nicotine addicts. Last year, 23-year-old YouTuber Emma Chamberlain – known for her relatable vlog-style content – went viral for posting a picture using the product. More recently, 26-year-old LA influencer Tana Mongeau – who has a global TikTok following of 8.7 million – opened up about her struggles with nicotine addiction. 'I cannot get myself to go cold turkey with this s--t,' she said. One of the top-liked comments said 'girl get on them zyns'. However, as some comments pointed out, nicotine pouches can be equally as dangerous and potentially even more addictive. People might think they're a safer option to smoking since they don't contain tobacco. However, as Dr Donna Shelley, professor and vice dean for research at the New York University School of Global Public Health, told NBC News, they aren't necessarily safe. Dr Shelley said: 'Some of the negative health effects of the nicotine pouches include gastrointestinal symptoms, like nausea, gum soreness and ulcers, and also some cardiovascular risks like elevated heart rate." She added, 'We don't know the full safety profile yet.' Plus, there is an even darker side. A significant portion of nicotine pouches being sold are unregulated, with no laws in place to stop them from being bought by children. According to a BBC report earlier this year, there has been a rise in the amount of illegal nicotine pouches being sold in the UK. They found that Trading Standards teams in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Dorset made more than 1,500 seizures in the past year. The Oxfordshire team also told the BBC that it was seeing a "significant growth" in illegal pouches containing potentially dangerous levels of nicotine.
