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Kris Jenner's jaw-dropping facelift at 69: meet the expert surgeon behind her ageless look
Kris Jenner recently debuted a younger looking face and all eyes are now on renowned plastic surgeon, Dr Steven Levine. Image: Instagram. Kris Jenner, the matriarch of the Kardashian-Jenner dynasty, has captured the internet's attention with a radical transformation that has tongues wagging and hashtags trending. Jenner's transformation has been labelled by some as the "surgery of the year", with fans keen to know who crafted this new visage that so closely resembles her 44-year-old daughter, Kim Kardashian. Her stylish appearance reportedly cost somewhere between $100 000 (R1.77m) and $200 000, still small change for the world's most successful momager. Jenner turns 70 in November, and we're sure this is an early birthday present to herself. The moment Jenner debuted her transformed face on Instagram, social media erupted. The hashtag #krisjennernewface has gone viral with over 57.5 million posts, showcasing an outpouring of reactions and discussions. Many netizens commented that she looks exactly like daughter Kim Kardashian, while others wrote: "That Dr needs his flowers 💐". Kris Jenner during her recent visit to Paris. Image: Instagram. Meet the doctor behind the transformation The "artist" responsible for this jaw-dropping aesthetic is none other than Dr Steven Levine, a renowned board-certified plastic surgeon based in New York City. Praised for his natural-looking enhancements, Levine has carved a niche within the plastic surgery realm for his ability to deliver subtle yet effective results. An insider confirmed to "Page Six" that he is indeed the mastermind behind Jenner's chic makeover. It is reported that Jenner called Levine directly, urging him to "name his price" to squeeze her in, despite his waitlist extending well into next year. Dr Steven Levine. Image: Instagram. The NYU Medical School graduate dedicated seven years to mastering the art of plastic surgery at his alma mater, later honing his skills in the practice of Dr Daniel C. Baker. Baker is another renowned plastic surgeon with nearly 50 years of experience. In 2019, Levine embarked on his own journey by opening a private practice and operating facility on Manhattan's Upper East Side. His services include a range of procedures from facelifts and rhinoplasties to body contouring and breast procedures. He is particularly admired for his ability to create natural-looking surgery results, a quality that resonates deeply with his celebrity clientele. According to an interview with "People" magazine in 2020, Levine confirmed that face procedures had a price tag of $45 000 and up. Meanwhile, Jenner is not alone in her choice of surgeon. Levine has worked on many high-profile faces, although he tends to remain discreet about his clientele. Rumour has it that he has done work on supermodels and A-listers such as Lindsay Lohan, Demi Moore, Christina Aguilera and possibly Brad Pitt, though these stars have not publicly confirmed any surgical procedures. Yet, there is no denying that all eyes are on him following Jenner's sensational transformation. As she continues to bask in the attention, one thing is certain: the Kardashian-Jenner clan always know how to make waves, and Jenner's latest metamorphosis is a testament to their ongoing influence.
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Diddy's $100 000 cover-up: trial unveils shocking attempt to hide damaging domestic violence video
Sean 'Diddy' Combs, 55, is facing multiple counts, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and obstruction of justice in current trial. If convicted on the most serious charges, he could spend the rest of his life behind bars. Image: Instagram. During the ongoing trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, hotel security worker Eddy Garcia testified that the hip-hop mogul paid $100 000 (R1.77m) in a frantic effort to suppress what he believed was the only copy of the 2016 video of him beating his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, in a hotel hallway. Garcia recalled how this footage, now a cornerstone of the prosecution's case, has surfaced at a particularly vulnerable moment in Combs's life. The video, captured by security cameras at the Intercontinental Hotel in Los Angeles, shows Combs kicking and dragging Ventura. Testifying as a star witness for the government, Ventura earlier described the incident where she attempted to flee one of Combs's notorious drug-fueled parties, known as "freak-offs". 'When I chose to leave, I grabbed what I could, and I got out. Sean followed me into the hallway before the elevators and grabbed me up, threw me on the ground, kicked me, and tried to drag me back to the room," she said during her testimony. Combs has pleaded not guilty to five counts related to sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution. His legal team maintains that while the domestic violence shown in the video is regrettable, it should not be conflated with the more serious charges he faces, asserting that Ventura was a willing participant in the sexual escapades. Garcia told the court: "He was concerned this video would get out and it would ruin his career," recalling that Combs allegedly referred to him affectionately as 'Eddy my angel' during the supposed bribe. During his shift at the InterContinental Hotel on March 5, 2016, Garcia heard about the incident shortly after clocking in. He explained how he received calls from Combs' assistant, Kristina Khorram, who attempted to secure access to the video. Despite winding conversations and initial denials, Garcia ultimately agreed to transfer the footage in exchange for a hefty sum: 'He asked me how I would spend the money, and I said I didn't know," Garcia said. Following the transaction, Garcia said Combs allegedly contacted Ventura via FaceTime to reinforce their mutual interest in burying the damaging evidence. "She was wearing a hoodie, and the lighting wasn't that great," Garcia said of Ventura. "Before he passed the phone over to me, he said, 'Let him know that you want this to go away too'." Prosecutor Mitzi Steiner asked: "And how did Cassie respond?" "When I got passed the phone, I said, 'Hi', she said 'Hi' and she said she had a movie coming out and it wasn't a good time for this to come out and she wanted it to go away," Garcia responded. Garcia told jurors that Combs demanded that he sign a nondisclosure agreement, agree to a certification that there was only one copy of the video, and hand over his ID as well as the identification of his supervisor and coworker. Garcia then testified that Combs left the room and returned with a brown bag and a money counter, which Combs fed "stacks of $10 000 at a time." "In total, at the end it was $100 000," he testified. The US government has framed Combs's $100 000 payment as a bribery attempt, which they argue points to a broader criminal scheme. The trial is set to continue with further testimonies, including accounts from additional alleged victims and Combs's former romantic partners. A woman dubbed "Jane" is currently testifying.
