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Logan Paul Kicks Off Wedding Weekend With Model Fiancée in Scenic Italian Getaway
YouTuber Logan Paul and fiancée Nina Agdal took to Lake Como, Italy, on Thursday, August 14, just days ahead of their wedding celebration. Paul, 30, and Agdal, 33, were spotted swimming, kayaking, and sharing a few affectionate moments together. The pro wrestler and model got engaged at Lake Como in 2023, after making their relationship public in 2022. The two of them welcomed their daughter Esmé in 2024. Now, the pair is gearing up for their Italian wedding day that is set to take place on Saturday, August 16. Back in March, the pro wrestler shared that his priorities have changed since including his fiancèe and their daughter into his world. In an interview with People, he said, "It's made me less selfish. Prior to Nina, I was No. 1 in my life. Now with Esmé, my daughter, I've dropped two rungs down the priority ladder. It's Esmé, Nina, those are interchangeable – then me. So for the first time in my life, I'm not my first concern. I would die for these women. I haven't been able to say that about anyone." On Wednesday, August 13, Paul shared a carousel of photos and videos on his Instagram with the caption "Wedding Week," tagging his fiancée. The post included a photo of Paul with their daughter, a shot of him and Agdal sharing a glass of wine, and a video of the internet star sliding down a playground slide with their baby. COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what's next. Buy. Collect. Obsess. Paul and Agdal met at an event in New York City in 2022. Agdal, who previously dated actor Leonardo DiCaprio, is known for being featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 6 years in a row. Paul first gained fame on the platforms Vine and YouTube before expanding into both boxing and wrestling. As one half of the Paul Brothers, he is currently signed with WWE and co-founded the energy drink brand PRIME. The couple hasn't shared many details about their exact wedding venue on the shores of Lake Como, or who might be on the guest list, but fans can expect plenty of photos via social media. Related Products Joe Jonas Official Music For People Who Believe In Love - Signed CD $15.98 , uDiscover Music Now That The Light Is Fading [LP] $27.98 , Selena Gomez Official Shop Selena Gomez x benny blanco: I Said I Love You First (Complex Exclusive Clearwater Vinyl) $33 , Magic Castles Tisno Love Cap - Ecru $54 Related News , , Related News Zoe Kravitz Recalls Almost Losing Her Pet Snake in Taylor Swift's Home Amid L.A. Fires Will Taylor Swift 'Shade' Blake Lively in New Album Lyrics? COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what's next. Buy. Collect. Obsess. Making Culture Pop. Find the latest entertainment news and the best in music, pop culture, sneakers, style and original shows. Solve the daily Crossword
Eater
25-07-2025
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- Eater
Chicago Gourmet Returns With a Sports-Centric Events Lineup
Chicago Gourmet, the annual food festival in Millennium Park that showcases local chefs and restaurants, returns this fall with a jam-packed lineup of events. The culinary celebration runs from Thursday, September 25, to Sunday, September 28, at the Harris Theater Rooftop, and tickets are on sale now. This year's Chicago Gourmet theme is 'Step Up to the Plate,' a nod to the food and sports worlds. The weekend's biggest attraction, Grand Cru, will go down across two sessions on Saturday, September 27, and feature dishes from a star-studded cast of chefs — Bailey Sullivan (Monteverde), Jenner Tomaska (Esmé, the Alston), Rob Levitt (the Publican), Gene Kato (Momotaro), and many more — paired with fine wines and spirits. Oenophiles can also attend Somm Sessions on Friday, September 26, at Adalina, where top Chicago sommeliers will pair wines with songs to accompany dishes. Another returning favorite is Tacos & Tequila on Thursday, September 25. Hosted by Rick Bayless, the event highlights tacos from local chefs like Diana Dávila (Mi Tocaya Antojería) and Carlos Gaytán (Tzuco), agave spirits and cocktails, and traditional music and dancing. The popular Hamburger Hop, a competition between 14 chefs to see who can make the best burger, happens the night of Friday, September 26. Some of the names battling it out will be Joe Fontelera (Boonie's), former Chicago Bears player Israel Idonije and Stephen Gillanders (the Staley), and Jose Sosa (the Greggory). After the Hop, the festivities will continue at the Asian Late Night Market at Tao Chicago. This new event, hosted by Haisous chef Thai Dang, offers Asian bites and specialty cocktails from Henry Cai (3LP), Bo Fowler (BiXi Beer), and more. Those who love to brunch can check out Rise & Shine Gourmet on Sunday, September 28. The daytime bash brings together a collection of talents who will serve sweet and savory plates to go along with cocktails and live music. Participating chefs include Dominique Leach (Lexington Betty Smokehouse), Devon Quinn (Eden), Paul Fehribach (Big Jones), and Aaron Cuschieri (the Dearborn). Also new this year is a series of Culinary World Series events throughout the city leading up to Chicago Gourmet. Centered on the 'Step Up to the Plate' theme, these activations feature bites delivered with a side of sports. Cubs and White Sox fans can root for their team at Game Day Gourmet on Friday, July 25. Held in a private suite at Rate Field, the evening will offer the opportunity to watch the Crosstown Classic in style while enjoying ballpark fare, cocktails, wine, beer, and the 'Duck Inn Dog Showdown,' which challenges chefs to put their spins on the classic hot dog. Other events include a Gourmet Tailgate at Utopian Tailgate on Sunday, September 14, a chef pickleball tournament at SPF Chicago on Saturday, September 20, and a special dinner honoring Jackie Robinson with James Beard Award winners Erick Williams and Damarr Brown at Virtue. The full list of Culinary World Series experiences is available here. Tickets to all Chicago Gourmet events are on sale now via the official website. Eater Chicago All your essential food and restaurant intel delivered to you Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Gen Z Is Coming for Your Punctuation
Is nothing sacred anymore? Now we can't even text — text, the thing millennials practically invented on T9 keyboards — without being called out by Gen Z. The generation who banned skinny jeans and used to eat Tide pods are calling out people for breaking their texting 'rules,' which include not capitalizing letters, hidden meanings in emojis, and, yes, foregoing punctuation. One Gen X mom on Upworthy said her teenagers called her out for being 'aggressive' by using a period in a text message, which she vehemently defended. More from SheKnows Don't Be Surprised If Your Teen Asks for This New Toy That's Going Viral on TikTok Another punctuation problem Gen Zers have? Ellipses at the end of texts, which aren't meant to signal anything deeper. 'What, exactly, is going on with boomers and ellipses?' one Redditor asked, per New York Post, saying that they felt this 'comes off as passive aggressive at worst, insane at best.' As a millennial, I can see both sides. I often use periods in my texts without thinking, but I would only say 'Hey…' if I did have something serious to say afterward. I get that other generations have a different style of texting, but it does get confusing when people read into texts they shouldn't (or don't realize you're being passive-aggressive when you are!). For Gen Z, though, this lack of care for punctuation goes beyond casual text messages. One millennial wrote about how frustrated she feels when reading school essays and seeing teens leave out periods and skip capitalizing letters for Reader's Digest. Jason Dorsey, a business etiquette expert, the president of the Center for Generational Kinetics and the author of Zconomy: How Gen Z Will Change the Future of Business, told the outlet, 'There's definitely a trend where Gen Z eschews traditional grammar in written communications. We see this particularly in how they have dropped using capital letters and punctuation.' This is normal, he explained, adding, 'Language is fluid, and conventions change all the time as societal norms evolve.' It's all fine and good … if you can keep up. My Gen Z sister asked me if I was being aggressive when I said 'lol' at the end of a sentence, which is a habit from even before texting. She said 'lol' and the happy face emoji are both passive aggressive; whereas she will use the skull emoji or say 'im dead' instead to signify that she 'finds something so funny she literally died' (not literally). It's mind-boggling to say the least, which is why half the time I just call her so she can be super clear on my intentions. We need more advice to wrap our minds around the teen texting etiquette, so we reached out to our SheKnows Teen Council for more tips on the hidden meaning of texting, and if punctuation is actually out or not. Hopefully their answers will clear some things up for all of us! Esmé, 19, says she doesn't 'think twice about it' when her parents use a period, as 'they would use a period without understanding current connotation.' (Esmé's parents: same!) But she does take it as 'passive aggressive' if someone younger than 30 uses it. It seems like wondering if someone is mad at them was a common theme among the teens we talked to. 'My mom always texts me using periods and it makes me think that she's pissed off at me,' Ajani, 20, says. 'I've told her about how it comes across as a little passive aggressive but she's yet to stop. It throws me off because she also uses periods when she is actually mad at me so she's constantly sending me mixed signals.' Corbin, 13, shares, 'If somebody texts with a period, then they're probably mad. Like if they just said, 'hey' or something without a period I would think it was casual, but with a period they just seem a little bit mad.' (Although, he doesn't feel this way about a text from his parents 'because I know they're old,' he adds.) 'When someone ends a text with a period, I usually immediately assume that they are trying to be ironic/dramatic, or they are mad at me,' Sophie, 19, says, adding that she doesn't feel the same with her parents because 'they like to text with punctuation.' 'Ultimately, it mostly just depends on the person you're texting,' Sophie continues. 'For example, if someone who usually doesn't use punctuation sends me a message with a period at the end, it signals to me that something is different.' Exclamation points and question marks are OK within reason, according to Esmé, although she reiterated that she 'never uses periods.' She explains, 'I feel like question marks are just a grammar thing that feels normal but exclamation points are like a version of an emoji just to show that I'm super excited.' Corbin says that while he uses 'question marks a lot' with his friends, he hasn't 'see a period or an exclamation mark in a text from my friends in a long time.' 'My friends and I don't tend to use grammar or even capitalize our texts, while my parents and teachers use correct punctuation,' Sophie says, adding, 'I think that the unspoken consensus in our generation is that as long as the other person understands what you mean, it works.' She uses punctuation when she wants to give out a deeper meaning behind her texts, such as exclamation points to 'help soften a message.' 'It's like adding a smiley face to the end of a text in a way,' Sophie says. And the opposite: 'When I'm mad, I tend to use a period instead of an exclamation point because it has such positive connotations.' Coby, 15, doesn't use a period when texting with friends unless 'maybe if its two sentences or more.' He also has feelings on other punctuation: 'Exclamation points are a bit much because you can't really portray emotion through a phone so using an exclamation point to do it is, like, overkill. … If my parents text me and they use punctuation it doesn't seem weird because I know that's just how they text.' Ajani says, 'The crying emoji 😭 is the most commonly used amongst everyone that I know.' Gen Z 'only uses this emoji 😂 to be ironic when something isn't funny,' says Esmé. However, she does use other emojis and GIFs. 'My friends are much more emotive [in texting], sending emojis, multiple exclamation points, and GIFs,' she explains. 'They also obviously use more slang and text shorthand than my parents. I think my friends and I will text shorter thoughts but more of them — like separate texts but five at a time where my parents are more concise and keep it in one longer text.' While Sophie admits that grammar and punctuation 'can help minimize the likelihood of a misunderstanding,' she also thinks it's good to understand how other people will take your texts. 'It's important to understand and adapt to different people's ways of texting,' she says. For me, I've found myself adapting my texting style when texting with my Gen Z sister. I'll use way more casual sentences with little-to-no punctuation (and take out all the 'lol's) compared to when I'm texting friends or my husband. If we can meet them in the middle when it comes to texting, maybe Gen Zers can meet us in the middle when it comes to using more formal language and grammar for school essays and in the workplace. At the end of the day, you can text the way you want to (proper grammar and all), but just know that teens are going to be silently judging you for it — or potentially questioning any hidden meanings. There's no harm in just being considerate of others and understanding how your 'Hey.' might make a teen feel compared to just: 'hey'Best of SheKnows Bird Names Are One of the Biggest Baby Name Trends for Gen Beta (& We Found 20+ Options) These Are the 36 Celebrities with the Most Kids 15 Celebrity Parents Whose Kids Went to Ivy League Schools
Business Insider
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
I've traveled to over 80 countries. Here are 13 of my favorite restaurants I've eaten at around the world.
I've eaten my way through almost 80 countries. Throughout my travels, I've loved the meals I've had at casual hole-in-the-wall establishments as much as I've loved ones from Michelin-starred restaurants. Plus, balancing high-end and casual dining experiences has shaped my taste buds and my views on hospitality and service. Although it was difficult to narrow down my top picks, here's what I'd say are some of my favorite restaurants in the world. Chicago's Esmé beautifully blends together art and food. This Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurant is in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, and it's the perfect place to go if you want a meal that blends food and art. With an evolving tasting menu that changes each quarter, chef Jenner Tomaska and his partner, Katrina Bravo, excel in collaborating with local artists and creatives to create memorable, art-filled dining experiences. From the dishware, surrounding artwork, and music, to the presentation of each dish, Esmé tells a story throughout the entire tasting menu experience. Bahia is one of Malta's few restaurants with a Michelin star. Bahia is one of Malta's seven Michelin-starred restaurants. The restaurant is inspired by the four stages of an orange tree: seed, growth, bloom, and harvest. Guests are welcomed to each table by a small display that symbolizes the terrain and topography of Maltese and Gozitan villages. The wooden display has three removable tubes, and diners are asked to select their degustation preference by placing the ceramic tube (for à la carte), bamboo tube (for plant-based), or bronze tube (classic) in the center of the wooden piece. I loved that each thing I ordered came with a drawing and description of the dish and the village where it and its ingredients came from. Bardea Food and Drink in Delaware is great for family-style dining. Located in downtown Wilmington, Delaware, Bardea is an inventive Italian restaurant. Co-owners Scott Stein and Antimo DiMeo (also executive chef) source ingredients from Italy and local Delaware Valley Farms to create fresh dishes. The restaurant values family-style dining and serves plates that are designed to be shared. I love how, at its core, Bardea is all about bringing community together over a delicious meal. Sifr is another gem in Chicago. It has always been difficult for me to find a restaurant that I feel embraces the true spirit of my home region in the Middle East. Then, I dined at Sifr. This woodfire restaurant in Chicago is helmed by chefs Sujan Sarkar and Sahil Sethi, who excel at preparing dishes with incredible spices. Their dishes give me the comforting feeling that I have when I'm eating in the Gulf Arab region. I highly recommend the mezze platter, falafel, tiger prawns, and Persian berry pilaf. Food aside, the restaurant is also gorgeous with a beautiful rooftop overlooking the River North district of Chicago. I love the Matsuhisa location in Aspen. Renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa created the iconic Nobu chain, and he's also the mastermind behind Matsuhisa. There are a few locations of this sushi restaurant, but my favorite is in downtown Aspen, Colorado, in an old Victorian house. The menu is influenced by Japanese and Peruvian cuisines. All the dishes I tried during my visit were melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Some of my favorite bites were the black cod miso and yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño. Plus, the service was incredible. Snack De Mairipehe blew me away in Tahiti. While on a moped exploring the Polynesian island of Tahiti, I got so hungry and randomly stopped at Snack De Mairipehe. Fortunately, it was an excellent decision. The hole-in-the-wall, open-air restaurant has outstanding local dishes. It's also where I was introduced to the island's signature dish, poisson cru, which translates to "raw fish." The dish resembles a ceviche but consists of raw fish marinated in citrus juice and coconut milk. I've never had anything like it. Oystera in Todos Santos is great for fans of seafood. In the heart of Todos Santos, Mexico, lies a beautiful oyster bar called Oystera. Built on the former site of a sugar mill, Oystera is a beautiful restaurant with lush greenery wrapping around its bar. It specializes in seafood, especially oysters sourced from Baja California that are served with a sweet sauce and ponzu. Café Tola has pleasantly surprised me. I stumbled upon Café Tola years ago in Chicago and was blown away by it after just one bite of its spinach and cheese empanada. The café's freshly baked, warm empanadas range in flavors from guava and cheese to birria, with enough options for all taste buds and many dietary restrictions. This casual establishment has multiple locations throughout Chicago and one in New York City. My FZN dining experience in Dubai was memorable. FZN by Björn Frantzén is an extraordinary blend of European fine dining with a sprinkle of Japanese influences. The restaurant spans two floors but only seats 27 diners. My dining experience was incredibly memorable. Each meal begins in the "family room" on the upper floor, where canapes and drinks are served. From there, I was introduced to the ingredients that would be used in the multicourse tasting menu and then escorted downstairs, where I received a glimpse of the kitchen. Then, our group of diners was taken into a room with dim lighting so we could observe the magic happening in the kitchen. I was impressed by Masseria in Washington, DC. Named after 16th-century farmhouses in Puglia, Masseria pays homage to chef Nicholas Stefanelli's Italian heritage. The Michelin-starred restaurant seats diners as if they're visiting an authentic Italian country estate — and the food is incredible. In my opinion, Stefanelli succeeds in transporting diners to all regions of Italy as his menu features dishes and ingredients from varied Italian culinary regions. Guests can choose a multicourse menu and seating options in the courtyard, covered pergola, or indoor dining room with a view of the open kitchen. I enjoyed my dining experience at Dinner by Hestan Blumenthal Dubai. Dinner by Hestan Blumenthal Dubai is a Michelin-starred dining experience where historic British roots appear in each dish. I loved how the servers were like storytellers as they described the creation of each recipe and how it was inspired by the past, sometimes as far back as medieval times. This eatery also has a London location, though the Dubai one won me over with its dim lighting and dark interiors that felt perfect for a romantic special occasion. Campione feels like a hidden gem in Montana. Located in a historical building in Livingston, Campione is owned by friends Joshua Adams, Jeffrey Galli, and Anthony Sferra. They believe that eating well is not just for special occasions but is a requisite of every meal — and the food feels like proof. The restaurant works with local farmers and suppliers to provide local proteins, veggies, fresh baked goods, pasta, and Roman-style pizzas to diners. Virginia Beach's Love Song seems to always have something new on its menu. Owned by chef Mike Hill and Jake Keller, Love Song offers seasonal dishes made with fresh ingredients. The small establishment on Virginia Beach's oceanfront that packs a lot of flavor into shareable plates and its cuisine takes influence from a range of regions, from Spain to France. Every time I visit, I love getting to try innovative new dishes.
Newsweek
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Toddler Meets Baby Sister for First Time, Parents Left Confused by Response
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Welcoming a new arrival into the family can be both nerve-wracking and exciting—as demonstrated by one toddler in a viral TikTok video. On April 18, a clip captured Theodore Diglio meeting his newborn sister, Esmé, for the very first time. However, the moment didn't exactly go to plan. Theodore is left speechless as he stares at Esmé cradled in their mom Victoria's arms. While Victoria (@victoriaadiglio) can't help but laugh at the situation, Theodore is clearly not amused, seriously eyeing his sister—leaving viewers to wonder what could be going through his mind. The comical clip, captioned, "Not the introduction I was expecting," has gathered 3.2 million views. Newsweek is waiting for Victoria to provide a comment. Two screenshots from the viral video showing Theodore looking at his sister and the camera with a blank facial expression. Two screenshots from the viral video showing Theodore looking at his sister and the camera with a blank facial expression. TikTok/@victoriaadiglio First Impressions of Siblinghood Almost half of Americans believe two children is the ideal family size, according to Gallup research. However, first-borns—like Theodore—may initially disagree with the idea of expanding the family. The text layered over the video reads: "He met his baby sister for the first time and isn't having it," earning nearly 298,000 likes. Fortunately, it isn't all doom and gloom. In a follow-up clip posted five days later, Theodore appears to have warmed up to his little sister. The video shows him sweetly letting Esmé rest on his lap and gently kissing her forehead—a touching sign that their sibling bond is already growing. How to Prepare a Toddler for a New Sibling The Child Mind Institute, based in New York, offers expert advice on how to prepare an older child for a new arrival: Prepare them for the reality that babies cry and require constant care. Prioritize special one-on-one time with your child to maintain your bond. Involve them by letting them choose toys or help decorate the nursery. Explain that you'll be going to the hospital—and reassure them you'll return home with the baby. Include them in the baby's daily routines, such as diaper changes, bath time, or fetching supplies, to help them feel important. TikTok Reacts Many users couldn't help but compare Theodore to a working man—likely due to his thick, neatly combed hair, his "big bro" knitted sweater layered over a collared shirt, and his jeans. One popular comment joked: "He took work off for this," earning over 91,000 likes. Another teased: "You interrupted his golf game to tell him this?!" A third chimed in: "Lil bro realized he has to share the inheritance now." And a fourth commenter humorously observed: "Looked at mom thinking 'total betrayal,' then side-eyed dad like 'this is your fault too.'" If you have a family dilemma, let us know via life@ We can ask experts for advice, and your story could be featured on Newsweek.
