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3 days ago
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The £100,000 facelift that's knocked years off Kris Jenner at 69
Everybody loves a transformation story. Had Grease been written in 2025, however, Olivia Newton John would have had to do a lot more than shuck on a biker jacket and a pair of Spandex trousers to make an impact. In a world where billions are vying for attention by ever more desperate means, transformations are two a penny. These days, no diet, makeover or wardrobe glow-up in the world can compete with the impact of a really good facelift. We all know Ozempic can make us thin, and that a stylist can help us dress better. But turning back the years to look 10 years younger? That's still a mystery; a cloak-and-dagger affair whose dark magic occurs behind closed doors, by unknown hands, at unknown cost, with unknown pain and recovery time. Which is likely why so many women can talk of little else these days than Kris Jenner. From the cruise shows of Avignon and Rome to the restaurants of Mayfair to the beach bars of Ibiza, the chat is the same: how, exactly, did the 69-year-old matriarch of the Kardashian clan get her dewy, youthful, plump-yet-taut new visage? And where can we get one? While most women might buy some new clothes to wear to a hen weekend, Kris Jenner went out and bought a new face. When the hen weekend is thrown by Jeff Bezos' soon-to-be-bride Lauren Sanchez, and takes place in Paris, perhaps a Me+Em dress doesn't cut it. No matter that Sanchez, Katy Perry, Eva Longoria and Kim Kardashian were dressed up in their finest garb: they may as well have worn Shein. All eyes were fixated upon Jenner. 'She looks just like Kim!' the internet exclaimed. Which she did – despite being a quarter of a century older. On Tiktok, the hashtag #krisjennernewface has been trending ever since Jenner unveiled her new look, with 57.5 million posts and counting. How-to videos abound, with everyone from surgeons to influencers to your auntie Karen chipping in with their opinions. 'She looks like she's fresh out of the womb,' says the influencer GK Barry, in a post that's had 468.9K views. 'What kind of freaky sorcery is this?' says another user. 'Who is this surgeon, because they are an artist.' The 'artist' in question is Dr Steven Levine, the New York-based surgeon beloved by A-listers for his natural-looking facial enhancements. In a statement shared by Page Six, Levine's representatives confirmed him as the surgeon behind Jenner's most recent work, though they didn't give further details about the procedures. Which hasn't stopped people from speculating. While most celebrities are understandably tight-lipped about the work they've had done, Jenner has previously been open about going under the knife, with one of her procedures even being documented on an episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. It's believed that this is Jenner's fifth surgery: as for what she's had done, that depends on who you ask. 'To achieve this sort of transformation in someone who is in their late 60s would likely require a deep plane face and neck lift, blepharoplasty and fat grafting to address lower face jowling and laxity in the neck area,' claims Dr Jonny Betteridge, founder of JB Aesthetics in Mayfair, London. 'This is likely revision surgery, as she would have had surgery in previous years.' According to leading plastic surgeon Patrick Mallucci, Jenner's rejuvenated face has made an impact on account of being unusually well-balanced. 'Looking at her before and after pictures, it appears she's had a brow lift, possibly her upper eyelids operated on, and a very well-done facelift, possibly a deep plane, though it's very difficult to tell the technique by looking at a picture,' he surmises. 'When you look at the thirds of her face – the upper, middle and lower – she's got a very nice, balanced jawline. Unlike some of the facelifts of 20 years ago, where people looked very obviously overpulled and overtightened, this really brings out her good features.' Mallucci's clinic in South Kensington, London, has seen a 30 per cent increase in facelift enquiries over the last five years, as the stigma of 'going under the knife' wanes, and procedures improve in terms of results and recovery time. 'While non-surgical treatments can complement face lifting and stave off the knife until later, ultimately there comes a time when only a facelift can truly rejuvenate an ageing face requiring anatomical improvement,' he says. The 'Rolls Royce' of these is the deep plane. Where a traditional facelift tightens the skin, a deep plane lifts and repositions deeper layers of facial tissue, including sagging muscles and fat, allowing for more natural-looking results which are also longer-lasting. A traditional facelift typically lasts five to seven years: a deep plane can last for up to fifteen. Their subtle results have made 'guess the deep plane' the internet's favourite parlour game, with Nicole Kidman, Anne Hathaway and Lindsey Lohan all recently being cited as allegedly having had the procedure, though this is pure speculation. For her part, Lohan says her appearance is thanks to a healthy diet and laser treatments. Celebrities who have admitted to having deep plane facelifts include the socialite Caroline Stanbury (who had hers aged 49) and the designer Marc Jacobs (who had his at 58). 'There is no such thing as an ideal age for a deep plane facelift, but over the age of 40-45 would generally make a great candidate,' notes the consultant plastic surgeon Mark Solomos. 'You can actually do a deep plane endoscopic facelift at the age of 35 without any obvious scars in front of the ear.' Nor does any previous work tend to be a barrier. 'The only things that would matter would be treatments such as Sculptra. Hyaluronic fillers don't matter too much unless you've overdone it, likewise excessive radio frequency, which tends to burn the fat and creates problems in the subcutaneous tissue.' As for whether 'the Kris effect' means surgeons should now be braced for a wave of clients wanting to look not 10 but 30 years younger than their age, Dr Mallucci believes that managing expectations is key. 'It's very important that I understand what it is that my patients are looking for, but it's equally important that I communicate to them what's realistically achievable. Promising results which are not surgically achievable serves no purpose and only causes disappointment.' And also a depleted bank balance. While a deep plane facelift typically costs between £25,000 – £60,000, it's estimated that the bill for Kris Jenner's work cost in the region of £100,000. Small change for the world's most successful 'momager', but a prohibitively eye-watering amount for most. When your life is lived through a long lens, in the pressure cooker that is Hollywood, it takes more than 'lots of water' to look your best. For better or for worse, the six figure facelift era starts here. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Time Out Dubai
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
Grease The Musical is coming to Dubai — Here's how to secure tickets
In news cooler than the leather-jacketed T-Birds, the electrifyin' West-End show, Grease The Musical, is officially coming to Dubai. The production, based on the iconic '50s film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, will light up the Dubai Opera this Autumn, with dates spanning from Friday October 24 to Sunday November 2. In collaboration with MAC Global and People Entertainment Group, the popular show reimagines the classic whirlwind romance of Sandy and Danny, with generous sprinkles of slicked-back hair, puffy skirts and jukebox energy. Grease The Musical will feature all the nostalgia-spinning tunes you'd expect, including Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin', Hopelessly Devoted to You, and You're the One That I Want, all performed by a top-tier cast with punchy vocals. Us and a West End musical? We go together like ramma-lamma-lamma-ka-dingity-da-dinga-dong. With only 10 performances scheduled at Dubai Opera, demand for tickets is already higher than Danny Zuko's hairdo and early booking is strongly recommended. Paolo Petrocelli, Head of Dubai Opera, is proud to bing the West End show to the emirate. He said: 'Bringing Grease The Musical to Dubai Opera for the very first time is both a thrilling moment and a cultural milestone for the region. 'As one of the most iconic and beloved musicals of all time, its arrival underscores our ongoing commitment to presenting world-class productions that captivate and connect audiences. 'We are proud to be the stage that welcomes this electrifying West End sensation to the Middle East, offering our community the chance to experience the timeless energy and joy of Grease, live in Downtown Dubai.' So rally your Pink Ladies and T-Birds and head to or to secure your ticket. More than 40 years later, Grease is still the word. Prices start from Dhs340. Fri Oct 24 to Sun Nov 2. Dubai Opera. 04 440 8888 More in Dubai: Gastronomy at Atlantis The Royal: Your guide to the viral breakfast buffet What to know before you go Coming soon: The most anticipated restaurant and bar openings in Dubai Get these hot spots on your radar 70 of Dubai's coolest cafés and coffee shops Your essential caffeine guide, from Jumeirah to Al Khawaneej
South Wales Argus
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Newport's jam-packed bank holiday weekend of events
The city will host its first vegan market of the year on Sunday, May 25. (Image: Supplied) The event will take place at Friars Walk Shopping Centre from 10am to 3pm. Attendees will be able to browse a range of products from local and national businesses, including street food, deli items, arts and crafts, and much more. The organisers have said that the event is not just for vegans, with everyone guaranteed to find something they enjoy. The event is free and attendees do not need to register. On Saturday, May 24, Spirit of Wales Distillery is giving people the chance to craft their own spirit. (Image: Supplied) The event will take place from 1.30pm to 4pm and will allow people to make their own unique bottle of Welsh gin or rum from scratch. Attendees will be given a welcome drink, a guided tour with tasters, and the chance to create their own gin or rum from botanicals, which they can then distil, filter, and bottle with a wax stamp and label. They will also be given a drink made from their creation to sample before bottling. Also on Saturday, Welsh punk band Panic Shack will perform at the Corn Exchange, The Old Post Office on High Street from 7pm. (Image: Supplied) The band, which was formed in defiance, have said they hope to show people that music doesn't have to feel like a "members-only club" and that "if we can do it, literally anyone can". They said: "We started the band because we'd spent years going to gigs supporting our indie boy bandmates. "One day we thought, 'Why aren't we doing this ourselves, surely it can't be that hard?'. "In the beginning, we just wanted to give it a go and have a bit of a laugh, but now we can hopefully show people that music doesn't have to feel like a 'members-only club' or as something that is out of reach. "If we can do it, literally anyone can." The band's live performances have attracted a devoted legion of fans on the Cardiff music scene, despite the band having little music available online. Their debut EP, Baby Shack, was released in 2022 and sold out its vinyl. On Saturday, the Sharon Higgins Musical Theatre Group will bring Grease to the Dolman Theatre. (Image: Supplied) The musical, which has remained one of the world's most popular and enduring musicals since its Broadway and West End debut in the early 1970s, is based on the journey of Danny and Sandy, alongside the Burger Palace Boys and the Pink Ladies, as they navigate high school to the unforgettable rock 'n' roll soundtrack that defined generations. The show will start at 7.15pm. With such a diverse range of activities planned, Newport is set to be buzzing with activity this weekend.
IOL News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Shocking testimony: Kid Cudi claims Diddy broke into his home and set his Porsche on fire
Kid Cudi walking into court to testify against Sean 'Diddy' Combs. Image: X/@KingWizzrd Besides looking like he strutted straight out of a "Grease" movie scene, Kid Cudi ended the second week of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' federal trial with a dramatic testimony that brought new tension to an already complex case. Cudi, real name Scott Mescudi, testified on Thursday, detailing an unsettling encounter linked to his brief relationship with Cassie Ventura, Diddy's on-and-off partner at the time. According to Mescudi, in December 2011, he was spending Christmas with Cassie and her family when she called him early one morning. She had just spoken to an employee of Combs, who sounded 'very scared' and claimed Combs and another man were inside Mescudi's Hollywood Hills home. When Mescudi contacted Combs, he recalled Combs telling him, 'I just want to talk to you' and admitting he was at the house, 'Waiting for you.' By the time Mescudi arrived home, Combs had already left. But signs of the break-in were clear. 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 ✕ He found open gift boxes, his security camera turned around, and his dog locked in the bathroom and visibly traumatised. 'I was looking for [Combs],' Mescudi told the court. 'I wanted to confront him, I wanted to fight him, you know?' Instead, he chose to contact the police. Mescudi later confronted Combs over the phone. 'You broke into my house and messed with my dog,' he said. 'I don't want to talk to you.' The pressure didn't stop there. Mescudi testified that while he was still with Ventura over the holidays, Combs continued to call him repeatedly, wanting to know more about the relationship. 'He wanted to get to the bottom of it and figure it out,' Mescudi said. Things escalated weeks later when Mescudi's Porsche 911 convertible was set on fire while parked outside his home. He claimed someone threw a Molotov cocktail into the car. While Combs has denied any involvement in the arson, Mescudi's timeline suggests the events were not unrelated. The trial this week also revealed allegations that he extorted $20,000 (R380 000) from Ventura's family by threatening to release explicit sex tapes of her. Ventura's mother, Regina Ventura, testified that in 2011, after discovering Cassie's brief relationship with Mescudi, Combs demanded payment to stop the tapes from being made public. Regina described the ordeal as deeply upsetting, saying, 'I did not understand it, the sex tape threw me. He was trying to hurt my daughter.' Reports also quoted Mescudi referring to Sean 'Diddy' Combs as a 'Marvel villain,' a sharp way to capture how dark and threatening he found Combs' behaviour throughout their interactions. The defence has admitted that Combs was 'violent with romantic partners' and described his personal life as 'different.' However, they maintain that he did not commit any federal crimes. Still, Mescudi's account adds weight to the prosecution's case. The federal racketeering and sex trafficking case continues next week.
Sky News AU
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Patti Newton, 80, shares recovery update from Melbourne hospital bed after full hip replacement: 'Thank you to my wonderful surgeon'
Beloved Australian entertainer Patti Newton has revealed she recently underwent a full hip replacement, sharing the news with fans via social media. The 80-year-old posted a photo from her hospital bed on Wednesday, cuddled up beside her four-year-old grandson Alby, as she thanked her medical team for their care. "Had a full hip replacement and feeling fine," she wrote. "Thank you to all at Epworth Hospital and my wonderful surgeon. I'll be chasing Alby around again in no time." Fans were quick to respond with messages of support, many expressing their shock at the surprise announcement. "Patti, I didn't know you were having an operation!" one follower commented, while another said: "Oh Patti that's no good but I'm glad to see you happy and smiling as always." Celebrity friends, including Jessica Rowe, Anthony Callea, Shayna Blaze and Erin Holland, also flooded the post with well wishes. Jessica Rowe wrote, "Oh Patti- rest up!!! You'll be shaking those hips again in no time!!!" Anthony Callea added, You'll be hula hooping in no time. Get well soon and as Gloria Estefan said… Get On Your Feet! Xx." This marks the second health update from Patti in 2025, following her battle with Covid earlier in the year. In January, she was forced to temporarily step back from her role in Grease: The Musical during its Sydney run due to illness. "So sorry to be missing the previews for Grease," she shared on Instagram at the time. "Unfortunately Covid has hit me again. Looking forward to being back next week." The update came with a photo of Patti dressed in costume as Miss Lynch, the role she has played in both the Melbourne and Sydney seasons of the production. Patti has thrown herself back into performing in recent years following the 2021 death of her beloved husband, legendary Australian entertainer Bert Newton. The couple were married for 47 years before Bert died at the age of 83. Shortly after his passing, Patti returned to the stage in a national tour of Mary Poppins, later joining Grease as a tribute to the couple's lifelong connection to show business. Her grandson Monty, nine, appears to be following in her footsteps, recently starring in the film Magic Beach, adapted from Alison Lester's beloved children's book. Speaking to Woman's Day in October, Patti said Bert would have been thrilled to see Monty on screen. "Bert would be extremely proud of him. I feel a bit sad that he's not here to see Monty," she said. "Bert always felt that he had something special about him. He'll always have a little part of Poppy with him." Monty and Alby are two of six children shared by Patti's daughter Lauren Newton, 46, and former Olympic swimmer Matt Welsh, 48. The family live close to Patti in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Meanwhile, Patti's son Matthew Newton, 48, resides in Austin, Texas, with his wife Catherine Schneiderman. It's understood that the couple do not have any children.
