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Time Out
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The Empire State Building will light up for Pride and Juneteenth this month
The holiday season may still be months away, but June presents its own festive season with Pride events all month and Juneteenth commemorations at mid-month. This year, the Empire State Building is getting in on the fun with two special light-up events. In honor of Juneteenth, red, black and green lights will beam from the building on Thursday, June 19. Later in the month, the building's tower lights will shine in the rainbow colors of the inclusive Pride flag on Sunday, June 29, coinciding with the date of NYC's Pride March. There are hundreds of events happening for Pride this year. A few of our top picks include Ladyland (featuring Cardi B and FKA Twigs), Books and Burlesque, the Criminal Queerness Festival and PRISM: A Festival of New Queer Musicals. Here's our full rundown of Pride events. As for Juneteenth, there are plenty of ways to celebrate, including the Juneteenth Jazz Jubilee, Still We Rise: Juneteenth Celebration, "I Must Become a Menace to My Enemies" Juneteenth teach-in and a comedy show called Drunk Black History. Here are even more Juneteenth events. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Empire State Realty Trust (@esrtsocial) Considering the Empire State Building's status as the world's most famous building, it's very cool to add light-up celebrations to the list for Pride and Juneteenth festivities. Definitely head to Midtown and snap a photo of the lights on June 19 and June 29. The Empire State Building has been an icon since it opened in 1931 as the world's tallest building. Though the landmark may have lost its No. 1 height status, it's remained a beloved destination with incredible views of the city. The tower's lights change colors to honor holidays, special occasions and special causes. Thanks to a state-of-the-art LED system, the lights glow in a dazzling palette of 16 million colors with limitless combinations.
Telegraph
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Shia LaBeouf assaults his own acting students in new documentary
Shia LaBeouf, the American actor, stars in a documentary at the Cannes Film Festival in which he appears to physically assault his own acting students. LaBeouf, best known for his roles in Indiana Jones and Transformers, has a controversial reputation for his alleged abuse of past romantic partners. He is currently facing a lawsuit filed by singer and former girlfriend, FKA Twigs, who has accused him of 'relentless abuse'. LaBeouf has now attended Cannes for the premiere of a documentary that appears to capture him bullying and manhandling young acting students. His attendance on the Riviera comes after the event organiser pledged to stamp out the threat of abuse at the festival. The documentary is titled Slauson Rec, and follows LaBeouf's leadership of acting masterclasses held at Slauson Recreation Centre in Los Angeles between 2018 and late 2020. The film appears to show LaBeouf, now 38, berating his young students as he tries to have them stage an avant-garde play he dashed off in a matter of weeks. LaBeouf is shown grabbing one student violently enough to leave a scratch on his ribs and armpit, and in another incident he is shown pushing an actor against a wall for failing to giggle correctly. He is also shown frequently screaming at his students, and publicly sacking an aspiring actress whose mother has just died. The documentary by filmmaker Leo Lewis O'Neil featured at Cannes, where LaBeouf discussed his own personality issues. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at a screening of the film, he said he was 'disgusted' by his own behaviour. He added that he had 'one horrible s--- in the past that I'm going to have to make amends for the rest of my life'. LaBeouf faces a scheduled trial following the lawsuit filed by Twigs in September. When Twigs first brought her lawsuit, LaBeouf's legal team said the star denied 'each and every allegation' against him. These include waking her up by choking, grabbing her hard enough to cause bruising, and at one stage threatening to crash a car he was driving unless she said she loved him. A former child actor, LaBeouf became an international star at the age of 20 following his starring role in the 2007 film Transformers. He became known for bizarre stunts, including walking the Cannes red carpet with a paper bag on his head, spending 24 hours in a lift as part of a performance art piece, and copying the words of other celebrities during interviews. He has been arrested several times, including at a New York's Studio 54 in 2014, and in 2017 after subjecting police to a drunken rant, which he called 'a new low'. The star recently sought to change course with the help of religion. In 2023, LaBeouf embarked on a 'spiritual journey', converting to Catholicism after working on a film about Padre Pio, the Italian stigmata sufferer and holy man. Friars in the US who prepared the star for the role of Pio announced the news, and claimed that the actor also wished to become a deacon, a role intended to assist parish priests. A statement released by the Capuchin Friars of the Western America Province said: 'We are thrilled to share that our dear friend Shia LaBeouf has fully entered the Church this past weekend through the sacrament of confirmation.'
IOL News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Gorilla Glue on teeth? TikTokker's DIY gem trend sparks outrage
US singer, FKA Twigs also has tooth gems. Image: Instagram Another Gorilla Glue fiasco has surfaced. Tessica Brown, known as "Gorilla Glue girl", gained internet fame in 2021. This occurred after she mistakenly used Gorilla Glue on her hair as a substitute for hairspray when she ran out. Well, it appears that we will be having Gorilla Glue case season two because a TikTokker shared a video of her using the glue on her teeth. TikTokker @lelegetstoit sparked mixed reactions after she shared a video of her applying Gorilla Glue to her teeth because she wants her tooth gems to be permanent. In the video, she is seen applying the glue directly onto her teeth before proceeding to put on the gems. She captioned her post: 'I need these to be permanent, they look to fye (fire) on me. I'm using multi-coloured gems from Walmart in the craft section, also y'all don't have to use the glue I'm using lol. I normally use super glue but that wasn't working strong enough to hold these gems.' Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ #toothgemtutorial #toothgems #babygirl #bantuknots #minklashes ♬ original sound - hiphopconcerts @lelegetstoit I need these to be permanent 😩🧿, they look to fye on me , im using multi colored gems from Walmart in the craft section, also yall dont have to use the glue im using lol , i normally use super glue but that wasn't working strong enough to hold these gems ( dont recommend that super glue , just buy the kit that comes with the glue ) #gorillaglue The content creator received online backlash, and many social media users questioned her as to why she would ruin her teeth like that. A social media user commented: 'We did not learn from Gorilla Glue girl?' Another user said, 'Gorilla glue in the mouth is crazy work.' While another user added, 'This is one of the most insane decisions I've ever seen.' Not only is what she is doing dangerous, but using tooth gems without professional dental help can lead to multiple issues in the future. According to 'Blue Sky Dental Blog', there are risks to DIY tooth gems, especially store bought ones. 'We fear that many young people's teeth will be left badly damaged by applying cheaper jewels using a general strong adhesive. This is almost certain to damage the tooth enamel and may also lead to decay where small gaps have been left,' it wrote. It is also public knowledge that you should not use super glue or any type of glue in your mouth, let alone your teeth. Superglue contains chemicals that are toxic, which can cause allergic reactions, gum irritation or even cause your teeth to die, which will eventually lead to an extraction. Trends come and go; do not risk losing teeth for a viral moment.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Apparel Seen as Major Growth Area for On Holding
On Holding has big plans for apparel. In reporting record quarterly net sales in the first quarter on Tuesday, the Swiss footwear brand specifically singled out apparel as a major growth area. More from WWD On Raises 2025 Guidance After Reporting Record Sales in Q1 Doja Cat, Madonna, Zendaya and More Take Over Richie Akiva's 11th Annual Met Gala After Party How Zendaya and Anna Sawai Accidentally Twinned in Tailored White Suits at 2025 Met Gala: 'Great Minds' '[The apparel collection] is continuing its impressive climb in market share across all regions and channels. Last year, we hit $100 million in sales in apparel so it's still small — it's start-up size. But that's why it's such a big opportunity,' Martin Hoffmann, co-chief executive officer and chief financial officer, told WWD. He said the category does especially well in the company's retail stores, where it accounts for around 20 percent of the overall business. The company's store in Newport Beach, Calif., in particular was a standout in the first quarter, he detailed during the company's conference call, with 'the highest apparel share among all U.S. stores during the quarter.' Overall, apparel sales hit 38.1 million Swiss francs in the first quarter, up 93.1 percent from the prior year and the company's highest quarterly figure to date. He said that during the company's recent global summit, the team staged a full fashion show highlighting spring 2026 product that was well received. 'Apparel momentum is off to a strong start in 2025, powered by standout launches and running movement in tennis,' he said. 'Our training campaign with FKA Twigs, launched earlier this year, drove significant gains in the apparel share across key e-commerce region. Meanwhile, performance such as shops-in-shop with strategic retail partners delivered outstanding results. At our Selfridges pop-up in London, which opened earlier in the quarter, nearly every second item purchased were apparel or an accessory.' In the conference call following the earnings release, Caspar Coppetti, cofounder and executive co-chairman, said: 'In April, we introduced our latest move in lifestyle campaign with Zendaya. The fictional film trailer set in space reflects On's continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling and cultural connection. The campaign reinforces our focus to build On from the feet up by introducing our fans to On's Apparel and accessories at every touch point. Ahead of any impact from On's most recent campaign, we have continued to observe the meaningful acceleration within our apparel business, with net sales almost doubling during the first three months of the year. The company attributed its success in apparel in part to tweaking its sizing to correspond more closely to other brands, the executives said on the call. And the focus on three popular categories — running, tennis and training/movement — has also connected with customers. 'We had a really strong campaign with FKA Twigs,' Coppetti continued. 'We have now just doubled down on a couple of weeks ago with Zendaya with the first knit product that we put out there and we're going to continue on this path. So you're going to see basically running, training and tennis as the main stories throughout the rest of the year. Some of our own retail stores are now really pushing high-double-digit numbers on apparel share. If we do something special, we can even have a 50 percent apparel share, which is very encouraging for what we're planning to do in the future.' Hoffmann added: 'There's a lot of upside potential that we want to tap into. But it's strongly linked to our own retail so by adding more stores, the apparel share will come up.' Currently, Hoffmann said On operates 53 stores globally, 30 of which are in China, and the plan is to add another 15 units this year and between 20 and 25 a year 'for the midterm future.' He hinted that these new stores will have a 'more premium positioning,' but said it was still too early to provide any further details at this point. Hoffmann said the company's retail stores continue to 'showcase exceptional momentum from both new store openings and meaningful increases in existing store productivity. The store rollout and strong growth of this channel is visible across all regions. But if I had to pick one highlight this quarter, it would be the continued strength of our Tokyo store, which even surpassed our richest street store in London in terms of net sales.' In the first quarter, On saw net sales increase 43 percent to 726.6 million Swiss francs, compared to 508.2 million Swiss francs in first quarter 2024. Net income, however, decreased by 38 percent to 56.7 million Swiss francs from 91.4 million Swiss francs the same time last year. The company also raised its full-year guidance for the year. It now expects to reach at least 28 percent growth on a constant currency basis, equivalent to 2.86 billion Swiss francs at current spot rates. The company added that it now expects a gross profit margin in the range of 60 and 60.5 percent for the full year, and an adjusted EBITDA margin in the range of 16.5 and 17.5 percent. Best of WWD Harvey Nichols Sees Sales Dip, Losses Widen in Year Marred by Closures Nike Logs $1.3 Billion Profit, But Supply Chain Issues Persist Zegna Shares Start Trading on New York Stock Exchange
Economic Times
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Is love doomed at the Met Gala? These 12 high-profile couples split after stealing the spotlight in fashion's biggest night
Met Gala is known for fashion and celebrity relationships. Some couples debuted at the event, but split soon after. Kirsten Dunst and Jake Gyllenhaal, Sarah Silverman and Michael Sheen are examples. Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth, Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson also broke up. Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik, Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner are other couples. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Coincidence or curse, why do stars split post Met Gala? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Kirsten Dunst and Jake Gyllenhaal Sarah Silverman and Michael Sheen Phoebe Bridgers and Paul Mescal Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik Robert Pattinson and FKA Twigs Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse Elon Musk and Grimes Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez Selena Gomez and The Weeknd FAQs The Met Gala makes fashion history and, sometimes, unravels love stories. While celebs often debut their relationships with a red carpet flourish, many don't last long after the cameras stop with some gorgeous red carpet moments, a number of high-profile couples, including Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth and Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik, broke up after the Met whirlwind relationships to long-time loves, these breakups have fans speculating whether or not there is a Met Gala curse Although it is probably just timing, the trend of post-Gala breakups has led people to wonder if there is a "Met Gala curse" plaguing fashion's biggest most famous people and fashionable couples attend the event, and although some couples use it as a way to start dating, not all couples who dress alike end up together. It's still unclear if these celebrity splits are the result of bad timing, fate, or a 12 high-profile couples that split after stealing the spotlight in fashion's biggest night, as per a report by meeting at the 2003 Met Gala, Kirsten Dunst and Jake Gyllenhaal broke up in 2004. His sister, Maggie, who costarred with Gyllenhaal in Mona Lisa Smile, introduced Dunst to the February 2014, Sarah Silverman and Michael Sheen started dating, and in May, they made their official debut at the Met Gala. Before purposefully breaking up over Christmas in 2017, they had been dating for almost four years. Silverman explained that although there was no conflict, things became difficult because they lived in different Bridgers expressed her opinions about Paul Mescal's performance on the Hulu drama Normal People, the two became friends on X in 2020. They officially announced their romance on Instagram in 2021. Although Bridgers was a guest of designer Jonathan Simkhai, he accompanied Mescal as his date at the 2022 Met Gala. SZA's song "Ghost in the Machine," which Bridgers contributed a verse to in December 2022, implied a fight with a significant other. It became clear that Mescal and Bridgers were no longer together, even though neither of them confirmed the getting married in December 2018, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth wore matching outfits to the 2019 Met Gala. Hemsworth matched Cyrus's all-black formal attire, while Cyrus wore a custom-made Yves Saint Laurent dress with black and green sequin stripes. Less than a year after their wedding, in August, the couple decided to call it quits in order to concentrate on their careers and personal being seen holding hands at Knott's Scary Farm in 2021, Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson were initially connected. When they debuted on the red carpet at the Met Gala in April 2022, they caused a stir by donning the famous Marilyn Monroe dress. Conversely, Davidson assisted Kardashian in navigating the event while sporting an extremely delicate dress. People announced their separation in August 2022, stating that their hectic schedules were the 2015 until 2021, Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik were together, and they had a daughter together, Khai. After Malik was charged with assaulting Gigi's mother, Yolanda Hadid, they formally parted ways in 2021. Their first appearance on the red carpet was at the 2016 Met Gala, where they wore complementary the 2015 Met Gala, Robert Pattinson and FKA Twigs, who started dating in 2014 and got engaged in 2015, made their red carpet debut. They split up in October 2017 after dating for two years. According to a source, FKA Twigs is working on her new album, and Pattinson is on a press tour. It has been two months since they last saw one Scott and Kylie Jenner dated from 2017 to 2023; Jenner announced their split in 2019 following their appearance at the 2018 Met Gala. Co-parenting their daughter Stormi and welcoming a second child, Aire, together in 2022, they kept dating. But in 2023, they broke up once more, according to 2018, former Riverdale co-stars Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse confirmed their relationship by attending the Met Gala. They dated intermittently in real life for almost three years after meeting while portraying lovers on the CW series. In 2022, Sprouse said that the couple's romance was "as real as it gets." The couple split up in the 2018 Met Gala, Elon Musk and Canadian singer-songwriter Grimes were first connected. After splitting in 2021, Grimes declared their reunion in 2022, calling their relationship "very fluid."The Met Gala in 2017 was one of the red carpet fashion events that Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez, a former couple, made history at. In 2017, Lopez's 16-carat engagement ring and mint-coloured dress were the talk of the town. Following a cordial conversation regarding their future in the Dominican Republic, the couple declared their separation in 2021. After spending time together in the Dominican Republic last week, Lopez and Rodriguez made the decision to part ways year after attending the 2017 Met Gala with Bella, Selena Gomez and The Weeknd made their relationship public. But sources confirmed they had called it quits just five months is believed that couples who attend the Met Gala together frequently split up shortly couples have split up after the Gala, including Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth, and and A-Rod.
