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Elle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Amal Clooney Wore a Stunning Strapless Summer Dress For Dinner Date With George Clooney
On Friday, Amal and George Clooney enjoyed dinner with close friend Bono of U2 at Polo Bar in Manhattan. Amal wore a stunning strapless summer dress in white by Stella McCartney, which was wrapped in mesh fabric printed with a graphic cherry design. She accessorized with a black clutch, dangling gold earrings, and metallic heels with pointed toes. The human rights lawyer was wearing a natural makeup palette with a hint of a smokey eye. Holding her hand, George wore a navy suit over a black polo and a matching baseball cap, plus a pair of shiny black dress shoes. The couple has been friends with Bono and his wife, Alison Hewson, for many years, though the rock star appeared to be solo at dinner. Amal and George were recently separated as they traveled around the world. Amal attended the Cannes Film Festival for a screening of Bono's documentary, Stories of Surrender. There, she wore an off-the-shoulder black gown with a short train. It was an archival Christian Dior gown from John Galliano's time at the fashion house. On May 29, they were reunited at an event celebrating his hit Broadway play Good Night, and Good Luck. They were also photographed posing backstage with Nancy Pelosi, Tanya Taylor, Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, and Huma Abedin. In 2022, after being named Women of the Year by Time magazine, Amal talked about her marriage and being mom to her twins, Ella and Alexander. 'Marriage has been wonderful,' she shared. 'I have in my husband a partner who is incredibly inspirational and supportive, and we have a home filled with love and laughter.' Of parenthood, she said, 'It is a joy beyond anything I could ever have imagined. I feel so lucky to have found a great love in my life, and to be a mother—this is how I get my balance.'
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Pictured: 'Beautiful' father-of-three who was mown down on his way to work by 'drunk' woman, 24, who remains in hospital
This is the first picture of a father-of-three killed when a car fleeing police smashed into a bus stop – as friends and colleagues pay heartfelt tributes to the much-loved chef. Sam Brahimi, 57, was waiting for a bus to take him to work when he was fatally struck by a car involved in a high-speed police chase in Borough, south London, just before 6am on Sunday. A 24-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drink driving. The Metropolitan Police has referred the incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Mr Brahimi, a short-order cook at the 24-hour Polo Bar café near Liverpool Street station, was described by devastated friends and colleagues as a 'beautiful man' who was always full of life and would be 'greatly missed'. His wife and three sons are now trying to raise funds to repatriate his body to his native Albania, with a GoFundMe page launched to support the family during this heartbreaking time. Philip Inzani, owner of the Polo Bar, said: 'Sam was a special person. He was coming to work that morning, but he never made it. Nothing can change the circumstances, but we set up a fundraiser to help his family in whatever way we can. The response has been incredible.' Valerie Faichney, a colleague, said: 'Sam was a beautiful man – so happy and cheerful. He talked non-stop from six in the morning until six at night, always singing along to whatever music was playing in the café. I miss his voice the most. Some of our customers have been crying on my shoulder this week. It's been devastating. 'Sam was so loved. He was married with three sons in their late teens and early twenties. They're living through a horror story right now, and we want to raise as much as we can to help them.' Ms Faichney said Mr Brahimi, who had worked at the Polo Bar for around ten years, was waiting for his usual bus when the crash happened. 'He lived nearby and was always on the day shift, cooking everything from all-day breakfasts and burgers to lunch and dinner. His family want to repatriate his body to Albania for burial, which is very expensive.' Sofia Inzani, who launched the GoFundMe page, wrote: 'Sam leaves behind his wife, his children, and his Polo Bar friends and extended family. He will be so greatly missed by everyone who had the honour of knowing and working with him. Any help for his family in this unimaginably hard time would be greatly appreciated.' The family declined to comment when approached through friends. A Met Police spokeswoman told MailOnline that the investigation into the fatal collision was ongoing. She said: 'At 05:40hrs on Sunday, 25 May, officers who were stationary in an unmarked police vehicle spotted a car travelling at speed along Southwark Bridge Road, [London] SE1. 'They pulled out and attempted to catch up with the vehicle with the intention to stop it, however only a short distance along the road, it collided with a bus stop at the junction of Great Suffolk Street and Southwark Bridge Road. 'The London Ambulance Service and the London Fire Brigade attended and treated multiple people for injuries. 'Despite their best efforts, a 57-year-old man - who was waiting at the bus stop - was pronounced dead at the scene. 'His next-of-kin has been informed. 'A 24-year-old woman, believed to be an occupant of the car, was taken to hospital. Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. 'She was subsequently arrested on suspicion of drink driving and causing death by dangerous driving. She remains in hospital. 'The Met's Directorate of Professional Standards was immediately informed and, as is routine, a referral was made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).'
Express Tribune
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff dine at NYC's Polo Bar ahead of 2025 Met Gala
Former Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff were spotted dining at the exclusive Polo Bar in New York City on Sunday night, just ahead of her anticipated appearance at the 2025 Met Gala. The couple arrived at the upscale Midtown Manhattan restaurant, owned by Ralph Lauren, under heavy security. Witnesses observed a significant Secret Service presence, with up to seven black SUVs stationed outside and several agents escorting Harris and Emhoff into and out of the venue. 🚨JUST IN🚨 Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff took over two dozen bodyguards including Secret Service to a bar in NYC. The failed presidential candidate mingled with elites at Polo Bar before her rumored Met Gala appearance. (BACKGRID) — Breanna Morello (@BreannaMorello) May 5, 2025 While ex-vice presidents typically receive taxpayer-funded Secret Service protection for six months post-term, President Joe Biden signed an order extending Harris's security detail to 18 months. This coverage is expected to last through July 2026 unless altered by executive order or personal request. Known for its exclusivity and high-profile clientele, the Polo Bar is one of the hardest tables to book in New York City. Reservations are released approximately one month in advance, and the venue enforces a strict dress code that prohibits casual attire such as hoodies, ripped jeans, and athletic wear. Inside, Harris and Emhoff were seen mingling with guests and posing for photos. The menu at the Polo Bar features upscale American fare, with some wines priced at over $10,000 per bottle. A single corned beef sandwich is listed at $36. The couple's appearance comes amid ongoing media coverage of the 2025 Met Gala, one of fashion's most high-profile events. Harris is expected to make a red carpet appearance alongside other political, entertainment, and cultural figures. Their visit to the Polo Bar underscores the fusion of political presence and celebrity culture that defines the Met Gala weekend in New York.
Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Kamala Harris takes 25 taxpayer-funded bodyguards to ritzy NYC bar after trashing Trump over economy
Kamala Harris and her husband were protected by a phalanx of two dozen Secret Service agents and cops as they dined at one of New York's priciest bars. The former vice president was spotted at The Polo Bar in Midtown Manhattan on Sunday night, ahead of a rumored appearance at the Met Gala tonight. Harris emerged from the renowned celebrity hotspot with her husband Doug Emhoff about 9.30pm and stepped straight into a waiting bulletproof car outside. The couple were happy to mingle with other diners, many of whom booked their tables a month in advance, and took photos with some of them. Several Secret Service agents accompanied them as they dined for about two hours, with many more waiting outside to secure the entrance. All up, there were at least 25 Secret Service bodyguards plus NYPD officers, and a motorcade of four bulletproof cars and three additional SUVs. Harris, as a former VP, and her family are entitled to substantial federally funded protection, and were also given a police escort courtesy of NYC taxpayers. Harris laid into Donald Trump about his handling of the economy, particularly his tariffs, at the Emerge 20th Anniversary Gala in San Francisco on April 30. 'It's an agenda, a narrow, self-serving vision of America where they punish truth tellers, favor loyalists, cash in on their power and leave everyone to fend for themselves,' she said. 'All while abandoning allies and retreating from the world.' Harris said the tariffs were 'clearly inviting a recession' and called them 'greatest man-made economic crisis in modern presidential history'. Her comments were among the first since her election defeat and subsequent end of her vice presidential term on January 21, as she mulls whether to run for Governor of California or have a second tilt at the White House in 2028. The Polo Bar appears to be a favorite spot for the former second couple when they are in NYC, as they also dined there on February 15. Six Secret Service agents were stationed near the couple that night as they again took photos with diners including Queer Eye star Carson Kressley. Harris rubbed shoulders with Hollywood figures Larry David, Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Hamm, and NFL legend Peyton Manning, who all appeared on the various Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary specials that weekend. The Polo Bar opened 10 years ago as part of Ralph Lauren's foray into hospitality, and is still extremely popular with celebrities and almost impossible to get into. Getting a reservation is one of the most difficult feats in NYC's dining scene, unless you are rich or famous like Harris. Bookings are only made over the phone, starting at 10am a month to the day before you want to attend, and almost always already full. Diners reported spending an hour or two on hold, only to be told there were no bookings left. Those lucky enough to get through were asked very specific questions, and often still denied. Other ways to get a table include using a service offered by high-end credit cards and hotel concierge, knowing someone who works there, or simply buying it off another customer. Some diners claimed they managed to get last-minute reservations after a cancelation. The Polo Club is polarizing among those who managed to get in, with many saying the food is wildly overpriced and the bar overall not worth the extreme effort. Cocktails will set you back $24 to $55 each, martinis are $35 to $38, and even a bottle of beer is $16. Bar snacks range from $18 for pigs in blankets to $140 for caviar and potatoes. Dinner meals include a $35 burger, a 16oz New York stripe steak for $78, soups for $21, and $16 for a side of mashed potatoes. The cheapest bottle of wine is a 2022 rose from Puglia in Italy for $75, and the most expensive costs more than a car.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meghan Markle's 4-Car Motorcade For Broadway Show Raises Eyebrows: 'Over-The-Top And Excessive'
Meghan Markle was seen enjoying a night out in NYC, dining with friends and attending Audra McDonald's Broadway show, quietly supporting the actress who has publicly praised her. However, while certain showgoers claimed not to have noticed the Duchess of Sussex, she caused a stir with her four-car motorcade, which was slammed as "absolutely abnormal." While Meghan Markle enjoyed her Broadway night out, Prince Harry visited a Ukrainian rehab center for war veterans following a court hearing in London over his downgraded security. Meghan was recently spotted out for an evening in New York City, dining with close friends at the Polo Bar on Thursday night before heading out to catch a Broadway show. In photos obtained by Page Six, the Duchess of Sussex looked effortlessly elegant as she opted for a black blouse paired with a sophisticated, floor-length houndstooth pencil skirt by Carolina Herrera, reportedly priced at $1,390. She completed her outfit with sharp stilettos, straightened hair, and minimal jewelry. After dinner, the group made their way to Times Square in a four-car convoy, which included an unmarked NYPD vehicle. Meghan and her circle were escorted by a security detail into the Majestic Theatre, where they watched a performance of the classic musical "Gypsy," starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald. Despite the high-profile outing, Meghan's presence flew under the radar. The news outlet noted that several audience members had no idea she was in attendance, with one saying, "I was too busy being transfixed by Audra." While Meghan's presence at the Broadway show may have gone unnoticed to many, her elaborate security and four-car motorcade set tongues wagging. According to Page Six, the excess SUVs were used mostly as a decoy to throw off paparazzi trying to get a shot of the royal. While Meghan rode in one of the cars, the other two seemingly had no passengers, and a fourth was said to be an unmarked police vehicle. Speaking to the news outlet, a Paparazzi insider slammed Meghan's security measures as "absolutely abnormal, totally over-the-top and excessive." "Taylor [Swift] usually has two cars — her car that she's in and a security car with her team," the source said, adding, "and if she's going somewhere, she has a separate car on-site with her team already there, but they don't travel together." The source further called out the Duchess for using police escorts, claiming that "if NYPD was not on duty, then they shouldn't be allowed to run lights. Somebody's got to be paying for it." However, another insider argued that it's okay for a celebrity to have police protection, noting that "It's something that can be made available based on the threat assessment and the circumstances of where they're going and what they're doing." See photos from the Duchess' outing here. McDonald, the Broadway star whom the Duchess watched perform, has voiced her admiration for Meghan in the past. While it's unclear whether the two women have ever met in person, Meghan's attendance at McDonald's two-hour-and-40-minute Broadway performance felt like a quiet nod of appreciation. In a 2023 interview, the six-time Tony Award winner didn't hold back in her praise, naming Meghan as the person she "admires most" and commending her strength and resilience in the face of relentless public scrutiny. "I don't know how she continues to walk through this world with the grace, strength, and purpose that she does given the unbearable amount of vitriol and hate she has been subjected to, but she does," McDonald said. "I wish she didn't have to." She continued, "The thought of having to go through all of that plus having a million cameras in my face, bullied left, right, and center, and still be gracious, elegant, gorgeous, and full of purpose in front of the whole world is unimaginable. Do better. Leave her alone." As Meghan enjoyed a night on Broadway, her husband, Prince Harry, was across the globe. Fresh off a multi-day security case at London's High Court, the Duke of Sussex quietly traveled to Ukraine to show support for war veterans. On Thursday, Harry made an unannounced stop at the Superhumans Center, a state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility dedicated to helping those injured in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. While there, he met with medical staff, posed for photos with patients, and held a private meeting with Ukraine's Minister of Veterans Affairs, Natalia Kalmykova. Harry's visit ties into his long-standing advocacy for wounded servicemen and women—a mission that led him to establish the Invictus Games in 2014. A few representatives from the organization accompanied him on the trip, which was kept under wraps until he had safely left the region due to security concerns. While Meghan employs the use of extravagant security in the US, her husband Harry has spent time in the UK, where he continues his legal battle over changes to his security arrangements in the country after stepping back as a working royal. The prince is challenging a previous ruling that upheld the decision to scale back his taxpayer-funded protection when visiting the country. The case centers on a decision made by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (RAVEC) back in 2020, shortly after Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior working royals. In a ruling last year, retired High Court judge Sir Peter Lane found that the committee's decision was neither irrational nor procedurally unfair. However, Harry is appealing that judgment. During Tuesday's hearing, his legal team argued that the couple "felt forced to step back" from royal duties due to safety concerns and other pressures. The hearing presided over by Sir Geoffrey Vos, Lord Justice Bean, and Lord Justice Edis, wrapped up on Wednesday. A final decision is expected to be delivered in writing at a later date.
