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Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lorde risks a major wardrobe malfunction in a revealing stuck-on bandeau top at the Met Gala amid a sea of suits
Lorde left little to the imagination as she arrived to the 2025 Met Gala in New York City on Monday night. The New Zealand songstress, 28, risked a wardrobe malfunction as she walked the red carpet in a revealing stuck-on grey bandeau top. The singer completed her look with a matching coloured skirt which featured a lace up design along the back and held a matching silk blazer. Lorde accessorised with a pair of grey heels and also opted for minimal jewellery consisting of silver earrings, a diamond bracelet and ring. She tied her long brunette locks back into a plait and opted for a very natural makeup palette consisting of light blush and a nude lip. Lorde ensured all eyes were on her as she arrived to the event before turning to reveal her backless stuck-on top. It comes after Lorde recently sent fans into a frenzy with her jaw-dropping new album cover. The New Zealand songstress stunned fans on Friday when she unveiled the cover art for Virgin, which featured an X-ray of what looked to be her pelvic area, showcasing her hip bones, belt buckle, and zipper. The T-shaped object in the image, appearing to be an IUD, also sparked a wave of speculation that the inclusion was a bold political statement. On her website, Lorde revealed the album was '100% written in blood' and will be released on June 27. But the shock factor didn't stop there. Less than 24 hours later, the Royals hitmaker upped the ante, sharing eye-popping topless snaps on Instagram, seen here. Posing with her arms crossed over her chest in front of a window, as well as another shot sitting topless and hugging her knees, Lorde captioned the post with, 'Hanging out with Martine for @documentjournal,' hinting the nearly nude images were part of a magazine shoot. Another snap in the carousel showed Lorde sporting black Calvin Klein briefs paired with a sheer black top, offering a striking contrast to the more intimate shots. Meanwhile, Lorde also recently released her first new music in four years, the song What Was That. She released the song on April 25 along with the music video which was partially filmed during her bike ride into Washington Square Park ahead of her pop-up performance of the track. What Was That is Lorde's first major release in almost four years, following 2021's Solar Power album. Lorde is one of the highest-selling New Zealand singers of all time and her 2013 song Royals reached number one in America, eventually being certified 14 times platinum.
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lorde goes topless as she doubles down on her naked ambition after crotch-baring album art divides fans
Lorde is clearly leaning into her naked ambition, sending fans into a frenzy with her jaw-dropping new album cover and a series of topless photos that left little to the imagination. The New Zealand songstress, 28, stunned fans when she unveiled the cover art for Virgin, which featured an X-ray of what looked to be her pelvic area, showcasing her hip bones, belt buckle, and zipper. The T-shaped object in the image, appearing to be an IUD, also sparked a wave of speculation that the inclusion was a bold political statement. On her website, Lorde revealed the album was '100% written in blood' and will be released on June 27. But the shock factor didn't stop there. Less than 24 hours later, the Royals hitmaker upped the ante, sharing eye-popping topless snaps on Instagram, seen here. Posing with her arms crossed over her chest in front of a window, as well as another shot sitting topless and hugging her knees, Lorde captioned the post with, 'Hanging out with Martine for @documentjournal,' hinting the nearly nude images were part of a magazine shoot. Another snap in the carousel showed Lorde sporting black Calvin Klein briefs paired with a sheer black top, offering a striking contrast to the more intimate shots. Other photos in the series included a playful moment of her brushing her teeth, as well as an intriguing peek inside a medicine cabinet. Meanwhile, Lorde said she was both 'proud and scared' of the upcoming project in an email sent to fans. 'The colour of the album is clear. Like bathwater, windows, ice, spit. Full transparency. 'The language is plain and unsentimental. The sounds are the same wherever possible. 'I was trying to see myself, all the way through. I was trying to make a document that reflected my femininity: raw, primal, innocent, elegant, openhearted, spiritual, masc. 'I'm proud and scared of this album. There's nowhere to hide. I believe the putting the deepest parts of ourselves to music is what sets us free.' One suspected the inclusion of the IUD was a political statement Another praised her as a 'contraceptive queen' for including her birth control It comes after Lorde released her first new music in four years, the song What Was That. She released the song on April 25 along with the music video which was partially filmed during her bike ride into Washington Square Park ahead of her pop-up performance of the track. What Was That is Lorde's first major release in almost four years, following 2021's Solar Power album. Lorde is one of the highest-selling New Zealand singers of all time and her 2013 song Royals reached number one in America, eventually being certified 14 times platinum.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Porsche Teases 963 Street Car To Celebrate Count Rossi's One-Off 917 Daily Driver 50 Years Later
Porsche's 700-horsepower mid-engine hybrid-and-turbocharged V8-powered 963 hypercar has been racing, and winning, in the FIA WEC and IMSA endurance sports car series since its introduction for the 2023 season. While the 963 has not yet found the ultimate success at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, it has won the 24 Hours of Daytona the last two years running and is undefeated in IMSA across the first three rounds of the IMSA championship in 2025. This is another in a long line of winning top-class prototypes from Porsche, which stretches all the way back to the iconic Le Mans-dominating 917 introduced in 1968. In June of this year, when Porsche aims to add another Le Mans victory to its already impressive tally of 19, the German sports car brand will unveil what is likely to be a street-legal version of the very car it will race there. So far Porsche hasn't actually said anything confirming the existence of such a vehicle, though the teaser image above was appended to a video commemorating Count Martine heir Teofilo Guiscardo Rossi di Montelera's (of Martini & Rossi fame) one-off street-legal 917 built by Porsche for the Count in 1975. The connection, these fifty years later, could not be more blunt. Rossi was one of those well-to-do eccentric wealthy folks with plenty of hobbies, including powerboat racing, bobsledding, and Porsches. His famed support of the Porsche factory race squad was vigorous, so when he commissioned Porsche to build him a street-legal 917, the company wasn't going to say no. Read more: These Cars Have The Best Wings Ever Once its life as a race car was over, 917 chassis 030 was brought back to the Porsche factory for transformation into Count Rossi's personal street-legal 5-liter flat-twelve rocket ship. In order to meet road legality ordinances, the low-slung tube-frame fiberglass monster was fitted with mufflers, fender mirrors, turn signals, and a horn. The rules at Le Mans at the time required all race cars to be fitted with two seats and a spare tire, so those didn't need to be added, but the seats were reupholstered with leather from Hermès and a custom suede headliner. This also would not be the first time Porsche has flirted with turning a top-flight Le Mans race car into a road-going hypercar for the jetset, as it even went so far as to commission a street-legal concept of its thrice-Le Mans winning 919 eight years ago. The 919 Street Concept (below) was floated as a 1,000 horsepower follow-up to the 918 Hybrid, but ultimately decided it was too hardcore for drivers without a racing license. There were also street-legal versions of Porsche's iconic 956, 962, and 911 GT1 Le Mans racers built, so this would hardly be new territory for the German brand. There's no telling just yet what we can expect from a street-legal Porsche 963, but by the looks of things it'll stick even more closely to the race car formula than the 919 Street Concept did, including the massive rear wing and billboard "shark fin" of the race car's aerodynamics. Knowing Porsche, and the Penske-operated race team, it'll be incredibly fast, set a few track records, and cost a whole lot of money. Look for more when Porsche finally unveils the finished product in a couple of months. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Zawya
13-04-2025
- Health
- Zawya
World Health Day 2025: Putting Mothers and Newborns First in Kajiado, Kenya
On April 7, 2025, WHO Kenya joined hands with the Ministry of Health, Kajiado County leaders, health partners, and community members to mark World Health Day. The theme for this year is "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures", focusing on efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths and prioritizing women's long term health and wellbeing. The event was led by Kajiado's Deputy Governor, Hon. Martin Moshisho Martine, who commended the strong partnership with WHO Kenya. In his remarks Deputy Governor, Martine highlighted the significant improvements the county has made in reproductive and maternal health. The county has increased service delivery points from 100 (in 2018) to 134 in 2025, resulting in the increase of immunization coverage for under one years from 78% to 95%. The skilled deliveries in a safe environment improved from 64% in 2018 to 83% in 2024. There was also an increase of enrolment for the Social Health Insurance, all of which have brought service closer to the mothers. 'We are proud of the progress made and ready to do even more,' he said. Ms. Patricia Wamala, speaking on behalf of WHO Representative Dr. Abdourahmane Diallo, reminded everyone that 'Investing in maternal and newborn health is not a cost—it's an investment in a healthier, more prosperous future.' She emphasized that the well-being of mothers and newborns is the foundation of healthy societies. 'Let's close the care gap and ensure every birth is safe and supported." Dr. Luigi D'Acquino, Chief of Health for UNICEF Kenya, also underscored his organization's commitment to the cause: 'UNICEF stands with WHO and the Ministry of Health to ensure every child's right to life is upheld. This year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health aligns with our core mission: protecting children's rights from the very beginning,' he said. As part of the event, WHO Kenya donated 50 Mama Kits and 50 Dignity Kits to enhance the facility's capacity to provide quality maternal and newborn services. Mama Kits contain essential items for mothers and newborns, while Dignity Kits support the hygiene needs of women and girls with items such as sanitary pads, soap, and personal care supplies. WHO Kenya staff also participated in cleaning the maternal and child health unit at the hospital, and interacted with mothers, health care workers and community members to listen and learn from their experiences. This World Health Day was not only a celebration - but also served as a moment to reflect on progress and reaffirm collective efforts toward building a healthier future for all. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of World Health Organization - Kenya.
Chicago Tribune
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
‘Misericordia' review: A funeral mourner sparks a tiny French village's erotic roundelay
Under wraps or busting out all over, inconvenient yearning is everywhere in the films of Alain Guiraudie. And like most of his characters, the French writer-director likes to keep his options open. No one genre suits him. Now at the Gene Siskel Film Center and the Landmark Century Centre Cinema, 'Misericordia' begins with a homecoming, proceeds to a funeral, expands to other corners of a not-so-sweet-little-village, throws in a murder and a cover-up, and concludes with elements of a deadpan sex comedy. It's easier to get at what 'Misericordia' isn't than what it is. And that makes it all the more interesting. The story begins with Jérémie, around age 30 with an uncertain future, falling back into his past. He returns to his former village of Saint-Martial for the funeral of the town baker. Jérémie worked as his apprentice a decade earlier. At the cozy hillside home of Martine, the baker's widow, Jérémie settles in for a stay of undetermined length. Early on, we see one framed photo in particular that catches Jérémie's eye: the baker in his prime, in a Speedo, at the beach. Casually, Martine refers to an intimate connection between her late husband and his apprentice. Connections like that maintain the film's low boil of erotic intrigue. Martine's hot-tempered son, Vincent, a childhood frenemy of Jérémie's, lives nearby. He does not relish the upcoming funeral's conspicuous outsider worming his way back into Saint-Martial. Vincent and Jérémie, it's implied, were more than just frenemies when they were teenagers. The bad blood between them eggs the men onto violence, tinged with physical need. Elsewhere, 'Misericordia' lets a comically glaring moment of side-eye do what words cannot. Most of it comes from the town abbot who, in frequent scenes set in the nearby woods, always seems to be drifting into view with his basket of precious mushrooms, whenever Jérémie is near. The rhythm and plotting of 'Misericordia' subverts expectations, not with story twists but with a tonal game of three-card monte. Guiraudie's best-known work, the 2013 movie 'Stranger by the Lake,' blended a more selective array of genre elements more smoothly; his new film, nuttier, more free-ranging, sets its queer male gaze inside genre boundaries drawn and re-drawn on the fly. More than once, this or that villager sneaks into Jérémie's bedroom at night, with something urgent to say. It's as if a murder story changed its mind and turned into a Joe Orton farce, taken at a peculiar half-speed. Some will buy it, some will not. But if life can pull switcheroos on us, movies can, too. The cast finesses the material without a misstep as the pent-up townsfolk orbit around cryptic, magnetic Jérémie, played by Félix Kysyl. Portraying Martine, whose jealousy-tinged affection for her houseguest becomes genuinely touching, Catherine Frot is the X-factor that makes 'Misericordia' a whole, rather than merely parts looking for a whole. As the village abbot never far from the woods, or from Martine's little dining room table, Jacques Develay manages the trick of utter simplicity in his motives and line readings. Nobody in this village can quite figure out why the alluring tabula rasa, Jérémie, has a hold on everybody. They only know desire works in mysterious ways. Misleadingly, this filmmaker's brand of suspense has often been labeled 'Hitchcockian,' because there are sometimes corpses to be hidden and alibis to be faked. In 'Misericordia,' on the other hand, there's a touch of Hitchcock's atypical lark 'The Trouble With Harry' in its straight-faced handling of strange developments. The trouble with Jérémie isn't that he's dead, even though his homecoming involves not one but two casualties. Is he bad? Misunderstood? A tender soul in hiding? A portrait in opaque omnisexuality, as adaptable as a zipper? Since 'Misericordia' has no interest in being only one kind of movie, it seems strange to expect a single motive or simple explanation from anyone in it. 'Misericordia' — 3.5 stars (out of 4) No MPA rating (nudity, some language and violence) How to watch: Now playing at the Landmark Century Centre Cinema, 2828 N. Clark St., and Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St. In French with English subtitles.
