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Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
JoJo Siwa 'signs up to Great British Bake Off' after taking Celebrity Big Brother by storm - as she confirms she's dating Chris Hughes
JoJo Siwa has signed up to the Stand up to Cancer special of The Great British Bake Off after taking Celebrity Big Brother by storm. The 21-year-old Dance Moms star's high-flying career is just beginning, after she became a fan-favourite on the ITV reality show. She has reportedly been filming for the celebrity spin-off, which is set to return this spring. A source told The Sun: 'This is a bit of a coup for the Bake Off because Jojo is currently one of the most talked about young stars on TV right now. 'She's barely had time to catch her breath, leaving CBB last month amid huge media attention and heading straight into another huge show this month.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. They added that it's a 'fantastic gig for her' because although she already has a fanbase over here, the baking show will also introduce her to a wider British audience. It would appear that cooking is JoJo's love language, as she's been spending a lot of time at home with Chris making meals together. The star shared a glimpse into her chilled date night in with Chris as he cooked for her at his place. JoJo filmed the Love Island star cooking a creamy chicken dish as he got her to taste a bite off a spoon before they sat down to eat and she revealed she 'ate every bite'. She recently revealed her 'favourite' thing about her new man, during a Q&A with her 11.3million followers. JoJo said: 'Gosh lots of things, but the first thing that comes to my mind is the way he treats everyone... Strangers, friends, family, me, literally everyone. 'I've never seen somebody who acknowledges everyone in the room the way that he always does. Everyone gets a hello, everyone gets, how are you doing... and it's genuine. Beautiful beautiful soul he is'. In another post, the dancer shared a series of pictures from her tour dates as she revealed it is the first time in five years that she is 'not trying to convince herself' that she is happy in her 'personal and professional' life. She wrote: 'London… processing the last few days. The last 2 nights were more than just concerts - they were moments I will never forget. 'There's no way to quite explain how content and how happy I have been feeling personally and professionally. 'I don't feel the need to convince anyone because for the first time since I was 17 I'm not trying to convince myself of that.' The sweet date comes after Chris revealed his relationship status with JoJo, after JoJo confirmed their romance with a sweet on-stage tribute. The reality TV star had a simple one-word answer when asked whether he and JoJo were in a relationship. Chris answered: 'Happy. That's my relationship status - happy. Yeah, I'm just happy that's good. I'm happy with that.' Despite the guarded answer, he still gushes about his close relationship with JoJo, admitting that she's become his 'favourite topic of conversation.'
CNN
2 days ago
- Business
- CNN
The best sales to shop this weekend: Dyson, Sony, JBL and more
This weekend, you'll find a deal on an editor-loved pair of Sony headphones, a discounted Dyson fan and savings at JBL. All that and more below. Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones Completely lock into your workouts or errands with these Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. With the new kid on the block, the Sony XM6, these XM4s are now available at a better value. Deals editor Jacqueline Saguin has owned her pair since their 2020 launch, and it still delivers impressive noise cancellation and great battery life all these years later. Read our review Merrell Footwear Sale Outfit your spring hiking adventure with one of our favorite outdoor brands, Merrell. It's home to dozens of colorful yet practical hiking boots and running shoes, including the editor-loved Moab 3s. Other accessories — like hats and backpacks — are also discounted at the retailer. Dyson Cool Tower Fan Keep cool as temps rise with a handy tower fan that brings sweeping breezes to your space. This Dyson bladeless model brings a sleek look to rooms. On particularly warm days, it amps up by 10 airflow speeds. Plus, it has an oscillating feature so no corner of your home goes uncooled. Coleman Pro 16-Can Premium Soft Cooler Lunchbox Gear up for Little League games and beach day trips with a lunch box that keeps bevys cool. This one hails from a top-tested cooler brand, Coleman, and comes in a summer-ready light blue color. Per the brand, it can store up to 16 cans, keeping them chilled for up to 30 hours. JBL Go 3 Speakers Tons of portable speakers are discounted at the JBL Amazon storefront, and the savings are compelling enough that Saguin bought the on-sale JBL Go 3 Eco for all her summer picnics. Score the speakers for as low as $30 in a variety of punchy colors. Don't be fooled by its mini size, because it packs loud New Balance, Nike, Reebok and more footwear brands are up to 50% off at the shoe retailer. Or, dress up summer fashion with different pairs of sandals while DSW offers buy one, get one 50% off sandals. Greenworks 40V 21-Inch Self-Propelled Electric Lawn Mower This 20% discount at Amazon is your sign to finally replace the gas-guzzling lawn mower in your shed with an energy-efficient model. Greenworks has just the solution with its 21-inch self-propelled mower, available for $360. Sonos Beam Gen 2 Soundbar Both Altland and Saguin swear by their Sonos speakers and their Ace headphones. One of the best, most affordable ways to dive into that beloved home theater ecosystem has just dropped to its best price since Black Friday, thanks to this discounted Amazon price of $369. Gap We just nominated the Gap 365 High-Rise Linen-Blend Shorts as one of the best pairs for thick thighs. Now, they're 50% off for a limited time alongside a collection of other tops, shorts and vacation styles. Soma During this Soma sale, bras have dropped to $25 or less. Whether you want a supple wireless bra or a supportive bra for DD+ cups, Soma has you covered. They also have unlined options and sports bras if you want to upgrade your gym wardrobe. Monday Swimwear CNN Underscored tapped avid swimmers and summer stylists to find the 16 best swimsuit brands. Monday Swimwear landed right at the top, which is why we're excited to share the company's end-of-season sale and its up to 40% markdowns on tops, bottoms, one-pieces and more. Ember 12-Ounce Travel Mug 2+ A new Amazon all-time low price has landed on the 12-ounce Ember smart mug. This upgraded version packs the usual temperature control, so your coffee stays hot all day long, as well as extra bells and whistles like Apple Find My item tracking and more at $129. Lodge 8-Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet Lodge has consistently topped our list of the best cast iron skillets. So, when we spotted this Amazon deal on its 8-inch pre-seasoned skillet, we knew it had to make the cut for this weekend's roundup. Today's offer takes nearly 40% off, marking one of its best prices ever. Garmin The Garmin Father's Day sale is here. For the next week, you can save up to $200 on the brand's popular and best-tested running watches, fitness trackers and smartwatches. Cole Haan This weekend, take up to 25% off bestselling footwear from Cole Haan. Everything from sporty sneakers to luxurious loafers are included — all at some of the best prices we've tracked this year. Dagne Dover The Travel Essentials Sale The Travel Essentials Sale landed just in time to outfit your upcoming travel itinerary. Score up to 50% off across Dagne Dover's luggage and travel accessory lineup. Deals editor Jacqueline Saguin has been a loyalist of the AAPI-founded brand since its infancy and has collected everything from a diaper bag and a weekender bag to a purse and a toiletry case. Read our review Blueair Medium Blue Pure 311i Max Air Purifier If spring allergies aren't letting up, minimize the sneeze sessions with an air purifier hailing from an expert-recommended brand. Rid bedrooms and small spaces of irritants like pollen and dander for as little as $190 across retailers. Its compatible app also unlocks extra features like timer settings and filter monitoring. Cotopaxi Hit the trails this spring with all the proper outdoor gear. Everything from colorblocked rain jackets to vibrant hiking daypacks is up to 60% off at Cotopaxi. If you weren't ready to pay full price on fleeces and down jackets (like the editor-loved Fuego), it's also a great opportunity to score off-season styles for much less. July Window Air Conditioner Temperatures are rising both outside and inside our homes. Beat the heat with an air conditioner that's efficient, not an eyesore and available in four on-sale colors. The high-tech appliance was beloved by our tester, who appreciated its painless installation alongside its bells and whistles, like an easy-to-sync app that controls its settings. Read our review Samsung 55-Inch OLED S90C TV Any time you can save $800 on a TV is worth writing home about, but that goes double when it's our best TV pick. The bright, colorful Samsung OLED S90C is a top-notch TV, and now the 55-inch model is down to one of the lowest prices we have tracked. Coleman Cooler Quad Chair If you're in the market for a folding chair, be it for camping or adding some extra seating to your Memorial Day picnic, this Coleman is for you. The brand's Camping Quad Chair earned our praise when we set out to find the best camping chairs on the market, entering as our budget pick. Read our review Toto Washlet C5 Bidet The upgraded version of our top pick for the best bidet seat is now on sale at Amazon. And it's not just on sale; it's dropped to a new all-time low price. The Toto Washlet C5 Bidet includes the same stream and dryer that made its C2 counterpart such a favorite while also adding a heated seat and more. It has a $416 list price on Amazon but has been selling for closer to $800 over the past few months. Read our review The deals editors at CNN Underscored look out for your wallet on the daily, scouring sales at the top of every morning. We tap a range of techniques and consider a variety of factors to determine whether a deal is worthy of coverage, such as price history checks, available coupon codes and competitor pricing. Our team, consisting of senior editor Rikka Altland, editor Jacqueline Saguin and associate editor Elena Matarazzo, is passionate about unearthing deals that we ourselves would be tempted to shop, and we enjoy finding a great deal on a coveted item (especially one that's a top-tested by our experts) because it means that we're helping our readers make savvy buying decisions.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Macy's CEO warns customers of a harsh change in stores
Macy's CEO warns customers of a harsh change in stores originally appeared on TheStreet. Macy's () , which owns Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury, is one of the few nostalgic mall retail giants that survived the Covid pandemic, a period that caused several retailers to either file for bankruptcy or go out of business. After surviving the pandemic, Macy's is now battling a startling shift in customer behavior. In Macy's first-quarter earnings report for 2025, it revealed that its comparable store sales declined by 2% year-over-year during the quarter. 💵💰Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter 💰💵 The shrinkage in sales contributed to the company earning a total revenue of roughly $4.7 billion during the quarter, which is about 4% lower than what it earned during the same time period last Macy's struggles with lower sales, the average number of visits customers made to each of its locations dipped by 0.2%, according to recent data from During an earnings call on May 28, Macy's CEO Tony Spring said that while the company performed strongly in March and April, its performance in February lagged due to unseasonable weather. He also said that despite recent changes in the economy, consumers (with both low and high income levels) continue to shy away from making discretionary purchases. 'Discretionary spending is something that I think we've seen from the middle of last year kind of forward, that as inflation subsided a little bit, as gas prices became more affordable, the consumer still felt the pinch of other costs that were rising,' said Spring. 'And so, we're maintaining our aggressive position in trying to make sure that we're capturing our fair share. I would say at the high end, the consumer is not obviously pressured, but they remain choiceful, and they don't like uncertainty.'In order to help combat this concerning trend, he said that Macy's will continue to offer 'newness' to customers. 'So the consumer remains under pressure but is responding to newness, is responding to good value, is responding to improved presentation, is responding to inspiring marketing,' said Spring. 'I think we can control some of these elements. I can't control how much discretionary spend the consumer is willing to lay out, but I can control the quality of our execution.' As shoppers become more cautious about making discretionary purchases, Spring also warned that customers may soon see higher prices in Macy's stores due to tariffs (taxes companies pay to import goods from overseas). Last month, President Donald Trump imposed a 10% baseline tariff on all countries and paused reciprocal tariffs. The pause on reciprocal tariffs will end in July, and as a result, roughly 60 countries will soon see increased tariff rates. This will likely have a domino effect, resulting in U.S. consumers seeing higher prices for goods. Spring said that Macy's is 'slowly' implementing price increases in its stores, highlighting that the company will be 'aggressive on pricing' and will remain 'very competitive.' 'I would say the pricing is working its way into the system slowly,' said Spring. 'So you certainly saw little to no pricing in the first quarter. You're seeing some limited pricing in the second quarter.' More Retail: Costco quietly plans to offer a convenient service for customers T-Mobile pulls the plug on generous offer, angering customers Kellogg sounds alarm on unexpected shift in customer behavior During the earnings call, Macy's Chief Financial Officer Adrian Mitchell emphasized that the company isn't solely using price increases to combat the threat of tariffs but is also being 'incredibly surgical' about how it handles them. This includes negotiating with vendors to obtain brands and styles that customers are interested in buying. It has also shifted more of its production away from China, which is one of the countries on which Trump imposed high tariff rates. Macy's has even canceled and delayed certain orders that couldn't be obtained from vendors at a fair price. 'We've been able to gain some vendor discounts, which has been helpful to us, but we're absorbing some of that price as well,' said Mitchell. 'So we're making selective price increase(s) in selective brands, selective categories, because we believe the value equation for the customer is still very relevant.' The move from Macy's comes at a time when many consumers are changing their spending habits to prepare for the impact of Trump's tariffs. According to a recent survey from Harris Poll and Bloomberg News, 56% of Americans said their household finances would be better off if Trump's tariffs were never enforced. Also, three in five Americans said they are cutting back their spending due to concerns about a potential recession. Additionally, more than 70% said they are eating out less, and 57% said they are spending less on CEO warns customers of a harsh change in stores first appeared on TheStreet on May 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by TheStreet on May 29, 2025, where it first appeared. 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The Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
I tried all the high street's linen trousers – only one pair won't reveal your bum
CELEBS love them – but are baggy bums, crinkled crotches and, worst of all, VPL the price you pay to wear linen trousers? Emma Lazenby puts six affordable pairs to the test with ratings out of five. 8 MANGO - BEST BUM COVERAGE STRAIGHT LINEN SUIT TROUSERS, (100% linen), £49.99 8 Fit: The chicest ones, with a nicely tailored waistband and a snug fit on the hips and legs. But the bum became baggy almost instantly. Cool feel: The fabric felt breathable but, for me, the close fit negated any cooling effect. See-through factor: A thicker trouser, this pair offered more coverage than most, with just a faint VPL in sunlight. Creasing: One of the worst culprits. Even bending down to put my shoes on resulted in the start of that crease line across the tops of the legs. Washability: This pair washed well and snapped back into shape. They loosened up a bit too much at the hips. Rating: 3/5 8 Fit: Good if you want to avoid bright white and prefer a cropped style, but these were a bit shapeless, with the thin waistband, low crotch and no structure at the hips. Cool feel: The floaty, cropped fit was cooling, but the soft fabric was on the thicker side, so they weren't as breathable as I'd have liked. Fashion fans 'need' Primark's new £14 linen trousers - there's two colours to choose from and they're great for spring See-through factor: The darker shade and generous fit around the bum helped protect my modesty, with just a hint of VPL. Creasing: The legs and ankle hems crinkled up after a couple of hours, but the loose fit made this less obvious. Washability: The legs were a bit mis-shapen after washing and the hem didn't hang as evenly at the ankles. Rating: 2/5. 8 Fit: A drawstring, elasticated waist and wide leg made for easy wear – and the knees and bum held their shape. Cool feel: The light fabric and loose fit kept me cool and a breeze flowed through them, which was welcome on a balmy evening on the kids' cricket pitch. See-through factor: A flesh-coloured thong was a must. They were almost transparent. If they had a closer fit, I'd have been reluctant to wear them in public. Creasing: The gathered fit around the hips meant they didn't crease badly after a sit-down, just a few light ones on the legs. Washability: Despite emerging with crinkly legs after drying, they kept their size and shape well after a wash. Rating: 3/5. Hottest fashion trends of 2025 Fabulous' Fashion Editor Clemmie Fieldsend shares the biggest trends from the high street. The East/West Bag Baguette bags have had a good run, after returning from the 1990s' shoulders of Sarah Jessica Parker to modern-day fashion icons, like Hailey Bieber. In 2025, the East/West bag is a similar but elongated shape and has long, thin straps that are easy to throw over your shoulder. They've been on runway models' arms at nearly ever designer show - think Burberry, Givenchy and Bottega Veneta - and are hitting the high street now, too. Powder pink Bright fuchsia pink had its day after the release of Barbie in 2023 and now the more polished and expensive-looking pale shade is taking over for 2025. Pantone may say that it's the year of Mocha Mousse, but the catwalks say otherwise! From Prada to Erdem, the subtle look was all over the spring/summer catwalks, worn head-to-toe or on its own. If the sugary shade is too girly for you, then look to sharp suiting for a androgynous take on the colour. The shell jacket The '80s classic is back, but with a sleek and minimal new twist for 2025. We all know we're likely to see rain for most of spring, so your practical coat of choice should be a cagoule jacket. Depop revealed one of its big trend predictions for this year is retro sportswear, with surges already seen in '80s windbreakers'. Seen everywhere from the stylish streets of Copenhagen to the Miu Miu catwalk, now mums who have an emergency raincoat crumpled underneath their pushchair are very much in fashion! The turn-up jeans While the shape of jeans remains the same for this year and barrel-legs will still be everywhere, the way we're styling them is different. This season, transform your wide-leg, baggy denims into turn-ups. For this look, size doesn't matter, so while deep turn-ups are a hit from jean trend-leaders Citizens of Humanity, a slight fold is still just as good - but only as it's just one single fold. Peep-toe shoe Get your pedicures booked in sharpish, as this season your toes are the main event. After a long hiatus, the peep-toe has been welcomed back into the fashion fold, with brands like Hermes, Miu Miu and Tory Burch showing plain and embellished footwear in this style. From mules to pumps and clogs (yes, clogs will be around too!), there are lots of different styles that are set to sweep the high street. Sheer blouses See-through looks have always lived on the catwalk, but have rarely filtered into everyday life - until now. Designers Ralph Lauren and Tom Ford loved sheer looks on their S/S '25 catwalks and M&S even had sellout success with its black sheer pencil skirt last season. Expect to see more sheer looks lining supermarket aisles and high street shops in the form of skirts, tops and frocks. PRIMARK THE EDIT LINEN TROUSERS (100% linen), £28 8 Fit: An extra-wide leg gave this pair a floaty feel and initially they fit nicely on the hip, until I got a baggy bum after an hour or so. Cool feel: They were light and breezy and the coolest of the bunch, even in heat of the midday sun. See-through factor: The white colourway did me no favours when it came to transparency. These trousers were crying out for bum pockets to add an extra layer of VPL coverage. Creasing: The fabric was almost crisp and incredibly creasy. They were crinkly around the thighs and hips in no time at all. Washability: They needed some serious ironing after washing! But they kept their shape well and didn't shrink. Rating: 2/5. NEUTRAL LINEN BLEND BARREL-LEG TROUSERS (5% linen), £22 8 Fit: I loved this barrel-leg, ankle-grazer style, and the thicker fabric and front leg seam helped the trousers to hold their shape throughout the day. Cool feel: Despite the loose fit, this was one of the warmer, less breathable pairs of the bunch. See-through factor: I thought the darker cream shade and heavier fabric would save me, but my pants were on display. The front pocket-lining was also visible. Creasing: They fared well after a long sit-down at my laptop and two school runs, with a light crease across the tops of my thighs and some faint crinkles in the legs. Washability: This pair washed really nicely, with zero shrinkage or change in structure and shape. Rating: 3/5. 8 Fit: I loved this pair's heavier structure, with its sturdy hip pockets and robust stitching. Despite slight bagging around the bum, they held their shape well. Cool feel: The wide leg helped to keep me cool but the fabric wasn't breathable enough to keep me sweat-free. See-through factor: Bum pockets saved my modesty here, hiding any VPL well. Creasing: A horizontal crease line crept in across the tops of the thighs after driving, but overall they fared pretty well. The deep ankle hem helped to weigh down the legs and soften kinks. Washability: A high-temperature iron after hang-drying was essential, but the trousers' shape emerged intact.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Study shows nearly 3,000 crashes over 4-year period in Denver
DENVER (KDVR) — New numbers are being looked at from a traffic study done by Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure along troublesome corridors. The traffic study focused on East 13th and 14th Avenues from Broadway to Yosemite, East 16th Avenue from Detroit Street to Colorado Boulevard and East 17th Avenue from Colorado Boulevard to Yosemite Street, all over a four-year period. An outside transportation firm, 'Fehr & Peers,' found that between 2018 and 2022, there were 2,383 crashes, with 537 of those resulting in death or injury. 86 crashes involved a pedestrian or bicyclist. The majority of the crashes happened along 13th and 14th Avenues, which have been the focus of FOX31 reporting over the years. Crashes on 14th totaled 1,076, and there were 909 along 13th in the study time frame. The study found that on these corridors, between 31% and 88% of drivers are speeding. Something residents in the area, like Kay Spring, feel is the main issue. 'It's terrible. I've been here a long time, lots of years, and so I know it's really increased. I think it's just excessive speed. There's cars being hit all the time and accidents,' Spring said. Denver among best, while other metro city among worst places to raise a family: Study The study lists short-term and long-term solutions or as they're named in the study 'near-term countermeasures and additional countermeasures.' Near-term countermeasures are those that can be implemented with quick-build materials and that already meet DOTI standards or have otherwise recently been designed/implemented elsewhere in Denver. Additional countermeasures are those that have been shown to reduce crashes but are either non-standard in Denver or require technology upgrades that could be costly or require citywide prioritization for implementation. According to the study, those recommended countermeasures at what the city will determine are priority locations will cost between $960,000 and $1.2 million. The city's budget is limited to implementing the recommendations of the city but the first phase of safety improvements will include some of those low-cost, short-term solutions, but those larger, more costly improvements the city has would have to find the money for. You can find the full study and information on the DOTI website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
