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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.
New York Post
22-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
NASA spent almost $900K on taxpayer-funded union time last year
NASA spent more than double what it originally reported on taxpayer-funded union time — where federal employees perform union-related duties while being paid by the government — last year, fresh data from the space agency revealed. Originally, NASA reported an expense of $417,798 on union time, but now the space agency is updating that figure to $893,620 over the 12 months ending Sept. 30, The Post has learned. 'As has been the case with other federal agencies under the Biden administration, NASA bureaucrats were racking up an astronomical tab doing union time on the taxpayers' dime,' Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), whose office requested the data, told The Post. 'We need to end the absurd practice of taxpayer-funded union time across government to ensure that federal employees serve the American people, not themselves.' 3 NASA admitted that it initially undercounted its spending on union time. Getty Images 3 Sen. Joni Ernst has been probing federal spending on union time. Getty Images NASA also spent more than previously known on union activities in 2023. Initially, the space agency reported spending $477,204 in fiscal year 2023, but now the agency is updating those figures to $636,189. Meanwhile, its budget shrank from $25.4 billion in fiscal year 2023 to $24.88 billion in fiscal year 2024. Taxpayer-funded union time includes labor meetings, union-sponsored training activities, preparations for collective bargaining, work on behalf of those facing disciplinary action and more. Due to the Federal Service Labor Management Relations Statute, federal unions can't negotiate with Uncle Sam on pay or benefits, which are determined by legal and regulatory policy. Instead, federal unions negotiate over smaller-scale issues such as workplace procedures and telework policies. 'They're left negotiating for tedious things that are of zero or negative benefit to taxpayers,' Rachel Greszler, a senior research fellow on workforce and public finance at the Heritage Foundation, previously explained to The Post. 'This includes things like the height of cubicle panels, securing designated smoking areas on otherwise smoke-free campuses, and the right to wear Spandex at work.' 3 NASA saw its budget shrink between 2023 and 2024, but taxpayer-funded union time shot up. Christopher Sadowski In 2023, there were 43 employees at NASA who logged in taxpayer-funded union time, with about 6,588.5 hours of union work done that year. By 2024, that jumped to 49, with 8,780.25 union work done, according to the new data. NASA is covered by two prominent federal unions — the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers and the American Federation of Government Employees. Ernst, who chairs the Senate DOGE Caucus, has been seeking to end the practice of taxpayer-funded union time and fired off a slew of requests to 24 government agencies demanding data. NASA had been one of the first to respond. In a statement to The Post, the agency said it always 'complies with federal law.' 'In keeping with precedent, NASA is committed to providing transparency to those conducting oversight in the legislative branch,' a spokesperson said. 'NASA complies with federal law, allowing employees to be granted official time to perform certain labor union representation activities.' So far, of the agencies that have divulged data to Ernst's office, the largest expenditure on taxpayer-funded union time came from the Defense Health Agency, which spent $3.3 million on it in fiscal years 2023 and 2024. DHA is tasked with overseeing TRICARE benefits for military members. The Office of Personnel Management used to collect comprehensive data on taxpayer-funded union time, but stopped after 2019. In February, the Trump administration pushed agencies to report that data. In 2019, OPM found that the entire federal government had spent at least $135 million on taxpayer-funded union time. NASA spent $641,037 in 2019, according to the OPM data.
Daily Record
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Panto pals Grado and Stephen Purdon team up for Lanarkshire shows next month
Presented by Aberdeen-based promoters, Breakneck Comedy, the 22 date tour sees them perform across the country with three Lanarkshire dates confirmed. Panto pals Grado and Stephen Purdon are teaming up to share stories from their careers on screen and in the wrestling ring. Presented by Aberdeen-based promoters, Breakneck Comedy, the 22 date tour sees them perform across the country with three Lanarkshire dates confirmed. The pair will be at the South Dalziel Historic Building in Motherwell on Sunday, June 8, Airdrie Town Hall on Tuesday, June 10, and Cumbernauld New Town Hall on Saturday, June 21. While the duo is a well-known panto double act (appearing annually at the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow), Shell Suits and Spandex is the first time they've got together to share stories from their respective careers as well as their work together as 'panto dafties' and podcast hosts. Good friends on and off stage, audiences can expect them to serve up an evening of no holds barred anecdotes, banter, and laughs. Breakneck Comedy's founder, Naz Hussain said: 'Anyone who's seen these guys in panto will know they have an amazing chemistry and a great sense of humour, and with major roles in two of Scotland's best-loved TV shows – among other things – they have loads of great stories to share. 'I'm delighted that they've chosen to do their show with us, and I can't wait to hear the tales they'll be sharing.' Breakneck Comedy is renowned for bringing top comedians and performers to towns and venues that might not be on the usual tour schedule. 'I love bringing big names to towns that some promoters might overlook' says Naz. 'It's really exciting to be able to put on shows all over Scotland and make it easier for people to be able to enjoy a great night of comedy and entertainment without them having to worry about catching a train home from the city.'
Buzz Feed
29-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
People Are Sharing The Nice Things That Got Ruined By "One Person Being An Idiot," And Apparently This Is A Universal Experience
If you've ever heard the saying, "This is why we can't have nice things," you're going to find this relatable. Reddit user Big_Recover7977 recently asked, " What was ruined for everyone by one person being an idiot?" Here are some of the best responses people shared: 1. "Twitter." 2. "Olympic breakdancing." 3. "My old apartment complex's gym was open 24/7 until one woman decided to bring her entire CrossFit group at 3 a.m. They dropped weights, blasted music, and damaged equipment." — u/Busty--Bunny0 4. "Halloween candy bowls that are left unattended. People can't just take one nowadays SMH." 6. "Casual Fridays at work. A very fit coworker wore her Spandex tights and sports bra. It was way too revealing, so no more casual Fridays for us." — u/HeronCertain2577 7. "Group projects. One person slacks off, and suddenly everyone's stressed and doing double the work." 9. "No microwaves in our classrooms because the assistant principal tried to heat something with metal." 10. "While waiting in line to buy it, a little boy opened up the last book of the Harry Potter series and loudly announced what happens to Harry Potter." — u/OutsideCheetah 11. "The communal office fridge at my last job. Someone decided to store their experimental kimchi there for three months." 13. "Coupons. They're not what they used to be because due to some people taking advantage of them to such a horrible extent." 15. "I attended a Sum 41 and Simple Plan concert in high school. Someone threw a full water bottle onstage and hit the lead singer of Simple Plan in the face. He had to leave to get stitches. The concert was over. Simple Plan had played all of two-and-a-half songs..." What's a nice thing one person totally ruined? Share your thoughts in the comments! Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Zachary Levi doesn't apologize for political stance: 'I am still fighting for all of us'
NEW YORK − In his new film "The Unbreakable Boy," Zachary Levi plays a husband and father of two dealing with life: addiction, marital problems and a child with a rare disease. In real life, the actor and his partner Maggie Keating are expecting their first child together this spring. "I like to cram for an exam," Levi, 44, tells USA TODAY of his preparation, or perhaps lack thereof, for fatherhood. "I don't anticipate it being something that I'm not going to be able to pick right up. I try to see the child in every single human being. I particularly love kids because they're the best of us.""The Unbreakable Boy" (in theaters Friday) is based on the true story of Scott LeRette (played by Levi in the film). LeRette and his wife Teresa (Meghann Fahy) became pregnant with their first son, Austin (Jacob Laval), after only a handful of dates. To complicate matters, both Teresa and Austin have osteogenesis imperfecta, aka brittle bone disease. Later, Austin is diagnosed with autism. The couple also welcomes a second son, Logan (Gavin Warren). The story revolves around Austin and his journey as a child with autism, Levi says. "But around that is family: navigating marriage, navigating being a parent, navigating being the parent of a child with autism, loving oneself. Just the human condition." The movie is about "radically accepting the life that you've been given," Levi says. "And when you can surrender to that, the love and the peace and the joy that can flow through (you)." For Levi's character, this meant accepting that he was coping with alcohol. In real life, the actor suffered "a complete mental breakdown and went to lifesaving therapy" in 2017. He detailed the journey in his 2022 memoir, "Radical Love." Levi reveals that for the role, particularly one "come to Jesus" scene with his onscreen parents (Patricia Heaton and Todd Terry), he tried to access the feelings he had of "how hard it was to forgive myself." "Where is the fault of it? How far back in generational trauma do you want to go?" he asks hypothetically. "Everyone's doing the best they can with the tools and information they have at that time." Levi is best known for his title roles on TV's "Chuck" and the "Shazam!" movies. With the DC Universe set to be rebooted by director James Gunn, Levi is unsure of if or where Billy Batson's alter ego will fit in. "To get to be my own superhero and wear the Spandex and play such a fun superhero with that element of being a kid inside of an adult ... all of that was so dreamy," Levi recalls. "And that we got to do it twice, twice as dreamy. If I never get to play the role again, then I will be very content with my run. But (reprising) it would be super-fun. "Hollywood is in a weird place right now. We got nailed by the pandemic. We got nailed by these strikes. I'm just focusing on the things that are coming my way, and hoping to honor those roles." Politics is a subject that Levi doesn't shy away from. In 2016, he asked his Twitter followers to not vote for Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton in the presidential election, claiming "neither actually cares about anything but power." In 2024, the actor supported Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s candidacy. When Kennedy dropped out and backed Trump, Levi followed, despite potential career repercussions. During an interview on "The Rubin Report," Levi said his agents cautioned "there will be complications" from his political stance but that they would stand by the actor. To his knowledge, Levi says, there has been no blowback. "I've tried to maintain at all times that while I may have a difference of opinion, I am still fighting for all of us," he says. Levi endorsed Trump at a 'Team Trump's Reclaim America Tour' event in Michigan last September. The actor moderated a conversation at the rally with Kennedy and former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard. Both now serve in Trump's cabinet. "I have no intention of wanting to divide anything any further," he says. "Part of the problem is that a lot of people are on different ends of a spectrum and they think, 'Because you're on the other end of the spectrum, you don't want what I want.' The reality is we all kind of want the same thing. We all just think there's a different way of getting there." Would Levi ever enter the political arena himself? "It's been very strange the amount of people that have been reaching out to me" and encouraging him to run for office, he says. "I've told all of them, 'That's not on my bingo card but I am open to whatever God's got in store for my life.' "That's got to be God blowing that door wide open and throwing me through it. Because (politics is) a whole other world of wacko. Hollywood is wacko. But you know, D.C. is a whole other level of that." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Zachary Levi isn't running for political office, 'but I am open'
