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Priyanka Chopra And Nick Jonas's Mushy Pics From Met Gala 2025 Is Everything. Bonus

NDTV

a day ago

Entertainment
NDTV

Priyanka Chopra And Nick Jonas's Mushy Pics From Met Gala 2025 Is Everything. Bonus

New Delhi: Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared a series of behind-the-scenes photos from her MET Gala 2025 weekend. What The first image shows Priyanka Chopra in a white halter-neck column gown with bold black polka dots, paired with elbow-length gloves, a statement emerald necklace, and a large black hat. She captioned the post: "Still thinking about this date night.. #MET25," with Dave Brubeck's Take Five playing in the background. The post also featured intimate moments with husband Nick Jonas. In one image, the couple is seen standing close in a golden-lit room, with Priyanka in a sparkly silver fringe mini-dress and Nick in a tailored suit. Another photo captures Nick kissing Priyanka's shoulder. A standout moment came from their daughter Malti Marie, who was seen in a red frock, black gloves and white socks, wearing Priyanka's oversized MET Gala hat in a hallway shot. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) Background The MET Gala holds personal significance for Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas as they first attended the event together in 2017. After skipping last year, they returned in 2025, with Priyanka wearing a polka dot jacket and train and Nick in a coordinated black and white look. Professionally, Priyanka is set to make her return to Indian cinema in SS Rajamouli's upcoming film with Mahesh Babu. She has already filmed key scenes in Odisha and Hyderabad.

Transforming campus into a fest of learning, creativity

Borneo Post

2 days ago

General
Borneo Post

Transforming campus into a fest of learning, creativity

Students taking part in the 'Event Reporting' strand work together in groups to produce their media content. IT was an unforgettable three-day celebration of learning, passion and connection at the Tunku Putra-HELP (TPH) School, where it hosted its third annual Gala Event – a vibrant showcase of students' talents, teamwork and discovery. The programme involved the primary and secondary students and also the kindergarteners, participating in activities spread across five strands: 'Sports and Physical Fitness', 'Artistic and Creativity', 'Academic and Community', 'Adventure and Skills', and 'Event Reporting'. Designed to go far beyond the classroom, each strand offered real-world, passion-driven learning opportunities – from designing original performances and exploring environmental issues to building survival skills and producing media content. Primary pupils gain practical experience in horticulture by planting and nurturing their own seedlings. 'We want to give our students an experience that feels relevant, inspiring and deeply human,' said executive principal Shirley Harrison. 'Gala 2025 is not just about what they learn; it's also about how they learn, and who they become along the way. 'When students are encouraged to discover what excites them, they learn faster, deeper, and with joy.' The kindergarteners learn the traditional art of making 'Tang Yuan' – the traditional Chinese glutinous rice balls – from scratch, with hands-on guidance from the teacher. 'Education with purpose' More than just an annual highlight, the Gala represented the key expression of TPH's vision of developing students through its unique 'Nine Masteries' framework: 'Physical', 'Creative', 'Intellectual', 'Social', 'Emotional', 'Moral', 'Leadership', 'Technological', and 'Career'. Each strand was intentionally crafted to nurture one or more of these masteries, whether through teamwork in sports, leadership in project planning, emotional growth in performance arts, or critical thinking in academic exploration. 'We see these masteries as essential ingredients for lifelong success. 'Our students are not only learning facts, as they're also learning how to lead, create, reflect, and contribute meaningfully to the world,' added Harrison. It was informed that this year's Gala, running from May 21 to 23, involved some 850 students. 'Sports and adventure are the most popular among the students. 'However, artistic and creativity has the largest group with around 300 students. We also have more outdoor and off-site activities this time,' said the assistant principal (pastoral) Ida Tan Mei-Erh. Kayaking is among the activities conducted under the adventure and skills area. She said among the activities conducted under the adventure and skills area included shelter-building, backwood cooking, basic first-aid, life-saving in water, fishing, and kayaking. 'The academic and community group focused on UN SDGs (United Nations Sustainable Development Goals), with older students going on a food tour at the Kuching Waterfront. 'They got to experience meeting and learning from the community,' she added. The academic and community group focuses on the UN SDGs, investigating global issues and other key matters. According to Tan, the TPH's Gala programme, which replaced the traditional Sports Day, began in 2022. 'This was our third Gala. The first was in 2022, then 2024. 'We no longer do normal sports day because not everyone is into sports. 'Gala gives students options to pursue something they like,' she added. Throughout the event, the campus buzzed with collaboration and creativity. The students worked in mixed-age groups, guided by the educators, diving into that blended skill-building with purpose. Whether they were investigating global issues through the UN SDGs, or choreographing group performances, every moment was anchored in real engagement. The students are introduced to basic survival skills as they learn to construct tents using wooden materials and other natural resources. 'Sharing of experience' As part of the Gala's 'Event Reporting' strand, some 60 TPH students took part in a session meant to give them an insight into the world of journalism. Each equipped with computer tablets, the students learned about real-world media literacy skills during the session facilitated by The Borneo Post senior journalist Jude Peter Toyat and senior news editor Ghaz Ghazali. They were introduced to various aspects of journalism including presentation, photography, writing, and content production. 'Event reporting is one of our five focus areas, where students are learning the skills for reporting, whether it's presentation, photo-taking, writing, and all that,' said Tan, adding that the session encouraged students from different year levels to mix. The sharing-session on journalism was among the programmes carried out by TPH that engaged external facilitators to provide new experiences. 'We brought in external K-pop instructors, who are also part of our ECA (Enrichment Curriculum Activities) programme providers, as part of the artistic and creativity track, slated for the pop-up show of the Gala. 'Last Gala, we collaborated with Unimas (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak) and Sarawak Eco Warriors, a very good NGO (non-governmental organisation) that conducts beach clean-ups and 'plogging' (jogging that also involves rubbish-picking along the way) regularly. 'Besides the Gala event, some of our students were also a part of a music festival with our sister schools in Kuala Lumpur and Johor, in February this year,' said Tan. Students actively take part in a series of outdoor activities on the opening day of Gala 2025. 'Special showcase' The highlight of the event was the spectacular Pop-Up Performance on Day 3, a powerful showcase of music, dance, and visual arts under the 'Artistic and Creativity' strand. The performance brought the entire community to its feet in a joyful, standing-ovation moment of celebration. Not to be left out, TPH youngest learners in kindergarten had their own tailored 'Mini-Gala', engaging in playful explorations of literacy, science, music and movement through a blend of fun, age-appropriate activities. Families interested in experiencing TPH's nurturing early learning environment are invited to the 'Kindy Experience Day' this July 12, running from 9am till noon. Open to children aged three to five, the event features a school tour, a trial class, meet-the-teacher sessions, and personalised consultations. For more information, call 016-678 0351. The participants gather for a group photo, taken during the 'Pop-Up Performance' on Day 3 of the Gala. The conclusion of Gala 2025 clearly highlighted the message: 'Education is evolving, and at TPH, the future of learning is already here'. Tunku Putra-HELP School is a partnership of three organisations: the HELP Education Group, Ibraco Berhad, and Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad. It aims to bring wider opportunities for world-class education at affordable fees to the residents of Sarawak. Offering both national and international curricula, the school provides kindergarten, primary, secondary, and A-Level education. The International programme adopts the British Education Curriculum culminating in the widely-recognised International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and Cambridge International Examination (CIE) A-Level qualifications, while the national programme offers the Primary School Standard Curriculum (KSSR) and Secondary School Standard Curriculum (KSSM) where students sit for national examinations like Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM). Mathematics and Science are further complemented with Singapore and British syllabi. Combining the best of Western and Eastern education, students develop critical-thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and are equipped with 21st century skills. In December 2020, TPH received the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) accreditation, making it the first and only international school in Borneo, and among the Top 20 schools worldwide to receive this esteemed accreditation. Music, dance and visual arts are showcased under the 'Artistic and Creativity' strand. Recently, the school achieved IPC Re-accreditation for the 2024-2028 period. Notably, TPH is one of only four schools in Malaysia to have attained this esteemed accreditation this year. Strategically located in the NorthBank development at Tabuan Jaya in Kuching, the school's campus include two green courtyards and play areas, a four-storey multi-purpose building, six fully-equipped science labs, design and technology facilities, a performing arts theatre, a dance studio, a library, as well as other facilities such as swimming pool, field, computer and tech labs, music rooms and art studios, sports hall and a fitness suite. Gala event Tunku Putra-HELP

How Rihanna's Latest Savage X Fenty Shoot Kept Fans Guessing

Elle

2 days ago

Entertainment
Elle

How Rihanna's Latest Savage X Fenty Shoot Kept Fans Guessing

Rihanna's latest Savage X Fenty campaign was shot strategically. The entrepreneur revealed she did the shoot earlier in her third pregnancy and went out of her way to keep her personal news under wraps. 'It's me playing 'hide the baby bump' whole shoot!' she captioned the images on Instagram. In the photos, Rihanna poses in a vibrant tiled setting wearing a red printed bra and thong set. She avoids giving a full view of her stomach, whether she leans against a wall or back in a chair. Rihanna announced she and A$AP Rocky were expanding their family at this year's Met Gala, which Rocky co-chaired. The couple is already parents to two sons: RZA, 2, and Riot, who will turn 2 this summer. Rihanna has been out regularly this spring. Just last week, she wore multiple cut-out dresses in Cannes, showcasing her elegant maternity style. She even released her first new single in three years, 'Friend of Mine,' for the upcoming Smurfs movie this month. Rihanna told Entertainment Tonight at the Met Gala that her third pregnancy wouldn't stall her long-awaited ninth album completely. At most, she joked, it would only delay 'maybe a couple videos.' Post-Met Gala, the pair is 'focused on family time,' an insider told People. 'Rihanna's a great mom. She loves playing with the kids. He's such a playful dad too. They were hoping for another baby.' Another source told People that the couple planned for close pregnancies. 'Rihanna has always wanted a big family, so she couldn't be more excited,' the insider said. 'Rihanna and Rocky are thrilled to be growing their family, and they can't wait to give their boys another sibling. They wanted to have their children close together in age, so that they could grow up together and share a close bond. They feel so blessed and are so grateful for this next chapter in their lives. It's a very special time.' A source gave Entertainment Tonight a similar statement, saying, 'Rihanna and A$AP are so excited about baby number three. They have been open about wanting another baby.'