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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Joey Bada$$ And Serayah Can 'Bearly Wait' For Newborn In Baby Shower Pics
Serayah and Joey Bada$$ celebrated their first child together with a blue, bear-themed baby shower. In a carousel upload to Instagram, the expecting couple was joined by family and friends for the intimate, heart-warming affair. Sharing the clips and pictures, Serayah penned a loving caption dedicated to her unborn child. 'It's so hard me to even describe the gratitude I feel, or where to even start… It's as if my heart bursts a million times over when I think about my son,' expressed the 29-year-old. 'My first born, my purpose, my light, no words can effectively express the love that surrounds you. We are so thankful to our friends and family for showing up and showing out for us during this time. To my hunny, my rock, my soulmate thank you for being there every step of the way, I love you so much' 'We can't wait to see you leave your imprint on this world lil man,' she closed with the sparkling emoji. The couple revealed their pregnancy earlier this year in a stylish manner. Taking the runway during New York Fashion Week, the Empire actress sashayed for the lingerie brand AdoreMe, revealing her growing baby bump for the first time. Earlier this month, it was confirmed that they are expecting a baby boy. The infant will be the Brooklyn rapper's second child, as he has a 7-year-old daughter from a previous relationship. 'I can't say that she's excited,' shared the Raising Kanan star with ESSENCE. 'I think she's processing, you know what I mean? I think she's like, 'I got to share my daddy now?' But I already know she's going to come around and she's going to be a great big sister once he gets here. She's going to be super hands-on.' 'It's been a fully spiritual transformation for me. There's been so many things revealed to me and there's a sense of clarity and a natural instinct to just want to do all things,' added the mommy-to-be. 'I feel like I'm a purpose driven person in general, but it's more of an emphasis now on what moves makes sense and how that affects the unit as a whole. And I think that that's something that has definitely transformed me, especially as I'm turning 30 soon. Living my whole 20s just for me, this has been a full transformation now getting ready to parent and be one of the sole people responsible for another human being. So it's definitely been a transformation, but a beautiful one.' More from DJ Akademiks Clowns Ab-Soul For Being Legally Blind In Response To Diss Track Ab-Soul Adds To Joey Bada$$ Vs. West Coast Feud On Untitled Track Joey Bada$$, Serayah Announce They're Having A Baby Boy
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Lakme Fashion Week Anniversary special
Glamour, glitz and grandeur marked a historic moment in the Indian fashion industry as on the last Sunday of March, Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) in association with the Fashion Development Council of India (FDCI) celebrated 25 years of fashion weeks in the country. It was at the turn of the century with India having been liberalised less than a decade ago and having a rather nascent fashion industry that the idea of setting up a fashion week on the likes of the New York Fashion Week was birthed to provide a platform for Indian designers and help them with large scale commerce. 'We have come a long way since then,' says Sunil Sethi, Chairman, FDCI. 'It's not about creativity because the Indian designer was equally creative then, what has changed is the scale. It has gone up manifold,' he says, adding, that today we are a well-established industry competing on a global scale. 'The LFW today is a must-view event for many people worldwide – from the Middle East, the US and Europe. It's for global buyers to come and see what we are doing. We celebrate our evolution and journey,' says Sethi.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
MISS ARIZONA USA & MISS ARIZONA TEEN USA WELCOME NEW STATE DIRECTOR, SEBASTIEN VERSTRAET
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Miss Arizona USA and Miss Arizona Teen USA organization is pleased to announce Sebastien Verstraet as the new State Director. Verstraet brings years of experience as a respected pageant director, acclaimed photographer, and fashion show producer. He has led productions for New York Fashion Week and founded Tempe Fashion Week, showcasing his creative leadership and passion for empowering others through fashion and pageantry. "Pageantry is dear to my heart," said Verstraet. "It builds confidence, fosters growth, and pushes women to challenge themselves. I've seen the transformation it inspires and am honored to help women realize their potential and pursue their dreams." As State Director, Verstraet aims to foster a culture of inclusivity, empowerment, and representation. His vision is to continue elevating the Miss Arizona USA program by celebrating diversity, expanding opportunities, and redefining beauty standards. Press Contact: For pageant dates, program updates, or media requests for reigning titleholders—Miss Arizona USA, K Johnson, and Miss Arizona Teen USA, Rachael McLaen—please visit or email us at arizona@ View original content: SOURCE Miss AZ USA
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Brooklyn Beckham's Nicola tattoos decoded as family fear 'unhealthy' marriage
Brooklyn Beckham is sentimental when it comes to his body art, with around 70 tattoos in honour of his wife Nicola Peltz and others in sweet tributes to family members, including his famous partners and three siblings Like his famous father, Brooklyn Beckham has become known for his wide range of body art and has amassed an impressive collection of tattoos. The 26-year-old has around 100 inkings dotted across his body - and more than half of them are dedicated to his wife Nicola Peltz. "She always cries when I get her another tattoo," he told USA Today. "I always love to surprise her with new ink." Brooklyn, who has been with Nicola since 2019, is believed to have around 70 tattoos honouring his better half, while others are dedicated to his family, including parents Victoria and David Beckham, and his three siblings. However, amid the sad rift between Brooklyn and his family, sources say friends of the Beckhams are particularly concerned by the amount of ink he has dedicated to his wife. A source said: "I think anyone can see that's problematic to say the least, and it's another facet of an unhealthy relationship. But he is totally besotted." READ MORE: Brooklyn Beckham on why he really has 70 tattoos of wife as family call him 'hostage' But for Brooklyn, it's a sign of immense affection. "They're very addictive, especially when you love someone you just want to cover everywhere," he shared with E! News. Here, we take a look at his inkings and the meanings behind them... Family tributes Brooklyn got his first ever piece of permanent ink at the age of 18 in 2017. Taking guidance from his heavily tattooed father, he used his dad's long-time artist Mark Mahoney when going under the needle for a controversial image of a Native American chief in a feathered headdress on his forearm. The following year, when missing his mum Victoria during New York Fashion Week in 2018, Brooklyn paid tribute to the designer with a rose-embellished heart tattooed on his bicep, accompanied by the word 'MUM'. The eldest Beckham boy has also marked his love for his siblings, Romeo, Cruz and Harper, and father over the years - marking his brothers and sister's date of birth on his body, as well as '1975', the year former Manchester United player David was born, on his hand. Romantic gestures Rather than opting for any old designs, the photographer is no stranger to selecting sentimental quotes and phrases to adorn his body. Among his tattoos is the word 'married', which is inked on the side of his left hand. "I kind of was just like, 'Oh, we're married, why not?'," he told USA Today. "It wasn't a thing I thought about for months. I got married five months ago, why not?" In addition to sporting a wedding band, Brooklyn has Nicola's first initial tattooed on his ring finger alongside a heart. Not stopping there, he has the word 'lover' inked on his index finger and 'Nicola Anne Peltz' and the word 'baby' tattooed on the upper part of his hand. After tying the knot in April 2022, Nicola and Brooklyn opted for the double-barrel surname, 'Peltz Beckham'. In homage to his wife's maiden name, just months after getting married, Brooklyn got 'Peltz' tattooed across his chest in July 2022. Wedding vows But that's not all. As well as having the word 'married' to indicate his relationship status, Brooklyn also has a copy of his wedding vows inked on the underside of his upper-right arm, spanning from his armpit to his elbow. "Nicola when you walked down the aisle you took my breath away you look so beautiful tonight and always. "Let me start by saying that words cannot even describe my love for you just looking at you I see my future and it feels like a dream. You are my world and I continue to fall more in love with you every single day," part of it reads. Finishing off the lengthy tattoo, the passage ends: "I promise to be the best partner, the best husband and man and to always take care of you, to make you laugh, feel safe and more importantly, loved. "I can't wait to live out our dreams together and have lots of babies and be yours forever because you are forever mine." Emotional letters While things don't quite get more special than wedding vows, the hopeless romantic also has a love letter from Nicola inked on his neck. In the sweet note, the Transformers actress addresses her "forever boy". It says: "You have the kindest heart I've ever met and hope I never go a day without your love. I think you are so incredible. Just we can get through it all together if you breathe slow and trust. I love you beyond. Love always, your future wifey." But away from the romantic words, Brooklyn has an impressive portrait of Nicola on the upper portion of his left arm. Unveiling the ink in March 2023 while on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Brooklyn explained that underneath the design were the lyrics from the song Nicola walked down the aisle to. For Nicola's family In 2020, Nicola's beloved grandmother, Gina, sadly died on the night before her birthday. In memory of Gina, Brooklyn got a tattoo dedicated to her, which made for a touching birthday gift for the actress. Sharing a photo of the ink, which featured Gina's name written on his arm, Nicola wrote: "Best birthday gift." In 2022, Brooklyn surprised Nicola yet again by getting the words of a prayer loved by Gina tattooed on his torso. "Focused on the present, sincere towards others and trusting in ourselves, know that you cannot fail," it reads.
Axios
24-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
What killing the penny means for you
The penny coin is getting phased out, a cost-cutting move that could ripple through consumer behavior, retailers' pricing strategies and cash transactions. Why it matters: It'll be harder to make sense out of cents and get exact change after the one-cent coin's upcoming demise. The penny's removal may impact how prices are rounded, potentially affecting both businesses and consumers — especially those who rely on cash. Pinching pennies: When will penny production stop? The big picture: President Trump directed the Treasury to stop producing new pennies back in February. The U.S. Treasury confirmed Thursday the U.S. Mint will stop making the coins early next year. The Mint will stop making pennies after it runs out of the blank templates used to make the one-cent coins, the Treasury Department told Axios. The final order of blanks was placed this month, a Treasury spokesperson said. The Canadian penny was discontinued for production in 2012. Australia and New Zealand stopped producing their lowest-denomination coins decades ago. Cost to make penny, nickel, dime and quarter By the numbers: The cost of making a penny increased 20% in the 2024 fiscal year, the Treasury told Axios. Over the past 10 years, the total production cost of the penny has risen from 1.3 cents to 3.69 cents per penny. The Mint said reported losing $85.3 million on the nearly 3.2 billion pennies it produced in the 2024 fiscal year. The Treasury said stopping production will save the government $56 million a year in reduced material costs. Yes, but: The nickel is even more expensive to make and costs 13.78 cents to make each 5-cent coin, the Mint's 2024 annual report shows. It costs 5.76 cents to make the 10-cent dime and 14.68 cents to make the 25-cent quarter. The death of prices ending in 99 cents, penny loafers State of play: The Treasury told WSJ businesses will need to start rounding up or down to the nearest 5 cents when there's not enough pennies to use in everyday cash transactions. Cashless transactions will still be priced at exact change. State and local governments should provide guidance to retailers so that sales taxes are properly collected, WSJ reports. This is expected to change how retailers price items and end 99-cent pricing that has been known to influence buying decisions. The intrigue: Will the penny loafer also get a rebrand with the penny's disappearance? "It will be a dime loafer," Martha Stewart said in February at New York Fashion Week, the New York Times reported. Who uses cash over credit and debit cards? Zoom in: Cash accounted for 16% of all payments, according to the Federal Reserve's 2024 Diary of Consumer Payment Choice. It's the third most-used payment type after credit and debit cards. Consumers younger than age 55 used cash for just 12% of payments in 2023, compared to 22% for those age 55 and older. Between the lines: Low-income and older Americans are more likely to use cash, raising concerns about fairness and unintended consequences if rounding isn't consumer-friendly. Jay Zagorsky, author of the book "The Power of Cash: Why Using Paper Money is Good for You and Society," told the Associated Press Congress must include language in any proposed legislation to require rounding up in pricing. This would eliminate demand for pennies, said Zagorsky, a Boston University professor. "If we suddenly have to produce a lot of nickels — and we lose more money on producing every nickel — eliminating the penny doesn't make any sense," Zagorsky said. Billions of coins in jars and piggybanks Follow the money: A 2022 Federal Reserve report found $14 billion — about 60% of actively circulating coins — is in jars. Coinstar CEO Kevin McColly told Axios that the nation has billions of coins sitting immobile in different parts of the system. "Essentially, we have enough coins, but they're not flowing properly through our economy, creating unnecessary pressure to mint new ones despite adequate existing supply," McColly said, adding Coinstar has 50 million annual transactions through its kiosks.
