Latest news with #Studio54
Cosmopolitan
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
How To Do Your Makeup According to Your Venus Sign in 2025
Does your glam ever feel like it just needs a liiiittle something extra? The answer might lie in your birth chart. While your rising sign can influence your go-to perfume or the beauty products on your vanity, astrologers say your Venus sign holds the real key to your makeup vibe. 'The unique combination of your sun, Venus, and rising sign all helps influence and create your signature look,' says astrologer Leah Vanderveldt. 'But when thinking about makeup specifically, I would lean into your Venus sign. It points to what you're attracted to, influencing your desires, what you find beautiful, what's attractive about you, and how you connect to others," Vanderveldt explains. So, how does all that cosmic energy translate to your makeup look? 'Makeup is an extension of self-expression,' says psychological astrologer Jennifer Freed, Ph.D. Whether you're looking for your makeup to draw others to you or you're manifesting a glowing era, keep scrolling for the best makeup according to your Venus sign. Because Aries Venuses attract with confidence, according to Vanderveldt, their makeup looks should be full of 'fiery reds, hot pinks, and oranges.' She also suggests strong brows and a bold lip. "There's a simplicity to it— like a fresh face with one striking element,' she says. For inspiration, 'think modern warrior queen.' You'll want to keep the vibes soft and effortless with lots of glow. Vanderveldt suggests muted pastels and earth tones. 'Taurus Venuses attract their desires with sensuality, enjoyment, patience, and unwavering self-worth. People want to bask in their presence because there's a softness that comes from taking pleasure in life, and their makeup should reflect that.' Embrace the eclectic. Vanderveldt suggests bright berry tones 'dialing everything up to an 11.' Of Gemini Venuses, she says, 'They attract with their wit, curiosity, and playful charm. They make people feel seen and heard while keeping them on their toes.' For people with their Venus in Cancer, the aesthetic is aquatic, romantic, and nostalgic, with a nod to the '70s. 'Cancer in Venus attracts their desires with deep emotional resonance and nurturing energy,' explains Vanderveldt. She likes soft blues, silvers, whites, and retro pastels with 'flushed pink cheeks, glowing skin, and berry lips.' Venus in Leo is giving Studio 54 with jewel-toned makeup, bold lips, and what Vanderveldt calls, 'golden hour energy.' The skin should be dewy and radiant and "shine so brightly that they want what naturally gravitates toward them.' The assignment is sleek and effortless, like 'the girl next door with a French girl aesthetic," Vandervelt explains. 'Think earthy greens, and muted tones, as people with their Venus in Virgo attract their desires with a quiet magnetism and effortless competence.' With Venus in Libra, it's all about effortless charm. 'They attract with their grace and beauty, and they make others feel special,' explains Vanderveldt. Lean into the vibe with soft glam, perfectly groomed brows, and a sleek ballerina bun. Vanderveldt says Scorpio Venuses should consider statement eyeliner, smokey eyes, or a deep-colored lipstick. She adds that they tend to 'pull people like a magnet with intensity, mystery, and a deep, almost hypnotic allure.' Because a Sagittarius Venus is impossible to ignore, Vanderveldt opts for a 'natural and effortless' makeup look. She calls their inspiration bohemian but deep in thought, and she likes tiny pops of color like 'coral, turquoise, orange, and purple' to reflect their spontaneity. Vanderveldt likes a polished and put-together look, preferably with a soft finish. 'Venus in Capricorn attracts with poise, ambition, and an 'I don't chase; I attract' energy. The look has discipline, commands respect, and exudes sophistication. Unconventional, futuristic alien is the assignment, with high-sheen and graphic looks. 'Aquarius attracts their desires with uniqueness, unpredictability, and a touch of rebellion,' explains Vanderveldt, who suggests this sign go big with 'electric blues, silver, metallics, neon, and bright pastels.' You basically want your eyes to give all of the extraterrestrial vibes. For those whose Venus sign is Pisces, the vibe is luminous, 'glowy skin, glossy lip, feathery lashes, and opalescent hues,' says Vanderveldt. Pisces Venuses 'draws people in with their mysticism, but they are also highly creative and into trying new things. Pisces energy is luminous and soft, not overly sculpted or harsh. Think cloud skin with a radiant, almost mermaid-like sheen,' she explains. FAQs: 'Venus in your birth chart reveals your love language, your values, your sensuality, and your style,' Freed says. 'It's the part of you that seeks beauty and connection. Venus governs how you attract and how you want to be adored. The sign Venus occupies colors your aesthetic preferences and what makes you feel beautiful. For example, Venus in Leo might gravitate toward glam and gold, while Venus in Pisces might prefer something dreamy, soft, and ethereal. Zodiac signs associated with beauty include Libra, Leo, Taurus, and Pisces. According to Vanderveldt, 'Everyone has Venus in a particular sign in their chart, and depending on what sign it is in, you will have certain characteristics for beauty.' You can find out your Venus rising sign from any astrological chart calculator. Jill Di Donato has been a beauty writer and editor for over a decade. She's written for Byrdie, InStyle, The Los Angeles Times, Shape, Brides, NYLON, Refinery 29, and more. After letting the cosmos guide her makeup look, she's been attracting more positive energy than ever. Jill Di Donato has been a beauty writer and editor for over a decade. She's written for Byrdie, InStyle, The Los Angeles Times, Shape, Brides, NYLON, Refinery 29, and more.
Vogue Singapore
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
Celebrate Pride Month 2025 with these eye-catching nail art ideas
Pride month is a moment, a celebration for the LGBTQIA+ community to come together and proclaim their identities to the world. Held every June, it marks the anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, a pivotal moment in queer history that ignited a global movement for LGBTQIA+ rights. Today, Pride is both an exclaimation and a party—a space for honouring identity, love and unapologetic self-expression. And if there's anything this community has taught us, it's to always embrace our true authentic selves—and your talons are the perfect place to start. These days nail art has become somewhat of a fashion statement, which also makes the medium a fun, personal place to show your support for the LGBTQIA+ community. From sleek French tips dipped in rainbow hues to flag inspired ombrés, there's a nail art design for every mood and outfit. Want a little drama? Take your neutral manicure up a notch with holographic sparkles and let your nails do all the talking. Whether you're part of the LGBTQIA+ community or an ally, get ready to make a statement and champion the rights of the community this Pride month, all while wearing your heart on your fingertips. Ahead, see Vogue Singapore's lineup of unique, vibrant pride nail art designs to inspire your next manicure. @amberjhnails 1 / 10 Go chromatica Nothing screams summer like a full chrome rainbow-inspired mani. This nail art design works great for a day out or a night at the club. @peachinails 2 / 10 Ombré hues Ombré nails—aka airbrushed nails—are truly everywhere. Elevate the look by incorporating contrasting colours. @polished_yogi 3 / 10 Rainbow drip Another modern take on the French mani, this version uses rainbow coloured polishes on each nail tip, lending it a drip effect. @nailartbyqueenie 4 / 10 Mermaidcore Seeking something more feminine? Try this mermaid-inspired look with an iridescent finish and dreamy pastel tones. @sansungnails 5 / 10 Crystal claws If you prefer something edgy yet practical, these fierce, blinged-out French tips will definitely set you apart. @clawswithcat 6 / 10 Rainbow waves A special twist on the actual rainbow, make a splash with this wavy design. @habaneromochi 7 / 10 Studio 54 Be a literal disco ball with these holographic nails, that give off the illusion of mosaic tiles. @ 8 / 10 A flower affair With summery, flower accents and a crystal clear top coat, this minimalist look is a fresh way to show off your talons. @nails_by_jenna.k 9 / 10 Polka dots In case you didn't know, polka dots are having a moment this summer. Incorporate this playful, Y2K-coded print into your next manicure. @ 10 / 10 3D plushies Cute and colourful, this 3D nail art turns your nails into a plushy-themed universe.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
'Spiritually orgasmic': How Paul Heyman invaded Studio 54 with pro-wrestling at just 19 years old
Paul Heyman is the definition of a wrestling visionary. The 59-year-old pro-wrestling lifer has found success uncovering the next idea rather than iterating on the last idea, leading him to — among other things — launch the beloved ECW promotion in the 1990s, and become the catalyst behind the Bloodline gimmick which revived WWE's business in the 2020s. Yet that ability to see the angles and advance forward began at the very start of his career, his first-ever event: Wrestle Party 1985, held at New York's legendary nightclub Studio 54. Yes, at 19 years old, still too young to drink, Heyman found himself booking Studio 54. Advertisement Heyman started his career as a magazine photographer and used that access — and a Pro Wrestling USA show counter-programmed against WrestleMania — as a chance to open a door. 'There was a charity event taking place at Studio 54," Heyman told Uncrowned. "And I happened to know the press agent for the event, and I called them and said, 'Listen, I have these wrestling stars off of national television. If you let me come to this event with my camera, I'll bring some of the wrestlers with me. I'll take a bunch of pictures, and I'll guarantee you at least one magazine cover, if not three,' because I was in control of three wrestling magazines that were distributed internationally on the newsstand. "So I got in the Studio 54 that night with a bunch of the Pro Wrestling USA stars, and I was at the main bar talking to a very famous nightclub impresario named Worsham Rudd, who had been in the New York City nightclub business for decades. He was the director at Studio 54. So while this was happening, the head photographer was drunk off his ass and started throwing vodka bottles at some of the bartenders, one of whom, by the way, was Christopher Meloni, who ends up becoming this tremendous television star for many, many years. And security tackles the head photographer and throws them out the front door.' Heyman used that melee to find an opening. Advertisement 'Where there's chaos, there's opportunity," he said. "And I turned to Worsham Rudd and said, 'Well, isn't that your house photographer?' And Rudd says, 'Well, he was.' And I said, 'Well, then you're in need of a new house photographer,' to which Rudd replied, 'Well, I am.' And I offered my services — and was hired on the spot, started the next night. 'So as this is happening, and now I'm the house photographer at Studio 54, I started getting [newspaper] placement for some of the celebrities who were coming in [the club] — the New York Post, and the Daily News, and Newsday, and the Village Voice, because I would give the pictures to all the New York newspapers instead of trying to peddle them and get paid for them. 'I got a job as not only the house photographer, but as an in-house publicist. And from that position, an opportunity opened up when there was a raid on so much of the power players at Studio by Steve Cohn, who was opening up the Palladium on 14th Street. And because of that, Friday nights became wide open, and I stepped in to promote and produce Friday Nights at Studio 54, all when I'm 19 years old.' Though still too young to even legally enter a nightclub, Heyman suddenly found himself as one of the most powerful people in the New York nightlife industry. 'So one of the first things that I did was I called the WWF, and I asked for Hulk Hogan and/or Roddy Piper, but they were on the west coast," he recalled. "And so I ended up calling Jim Crockett Promotions and I got Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, and Magnum TA … they were going to be in Philadelphia that night, and Crockett arranged for a private jet when the show was over for Flair and Dusty and Magnum to fly to New York to get all this publicity. Advertisement "Since I was doing that, I figured I'd also promote a match. And we presented Bam Bam Bigelow's pro-wrestling debut on the very same night' Heyman's connection with Bigelow and the collapse of the New York City nightclub scene soon led to his next act. 'Studio 54 was caught in the insurance crunch in New York City and closed down," he said. "Bam Bam Bigelow nagged me into debuting as a manager to just try it for no other reason, but because if I could get in as a performer and establish myself as a top act, from there, I could use that platform to start giving people instructions from behind the scenes. 'So it's the old adage of an actor saying, 'But what I really want to do is direct.' I really wanted to write and direct and produce, and realized I had to perform to get the credibility in order to the other things that I'd always dreamed of.' Heyman was such a hit as a manager that he quickly found himself in a huge money program at age 20 in the Memphis, Tennessee territory, managing Tommy Rich and Austin Idol for their legendary feud with Jerry Lawler. Bigelow rode in to team with Lawler and suggested his friend Heyman. Advertisement It was a feud which climaxed with a hair vs. hair match between Lawler and Idol, where Heyman — aka Paul E. Dangerously — promised to refund the fans their money if Lawler beat his client. The match saw Idol, Rich and Dangerously shave Lawler's head, after Rich came out from under the ring to interfere. 'I don't know, even to this day, if the anger in the crowd was because they weren't going to get their money back, or because we had hidden Tommy Rich under the ring and blatantly screwed Jerry Lawler, the long long-time local hero, in a hair match in which his head was going to get shaved, which at the time was the ultimate insult that you could do to a professional wrestler,' Heyman said. 'What was it like? Exhilarating. 100% out of control, spiritually orgasmic exhilaration, because at 21 years old, and only a few months into performing, I knew I was part of a truly historic moment that was about to put me on the map, and I'm not even six months into the business. Advertisement "There are people that go through the indies and the territories for 10 years before they get a break. And here I am in a history-making storyline in a moment in the Mid-South Coliseum that was absolutely going to live on for decades to come, and a genuine headline-grabbing event that I'm right in the middle of. So there are people who wait forever for their break — and here I was, smack dab in the middle of it, months into my debut.' That feud launched Heyman, who seemingly overnight found himself on ESPN managing AWA's champions The Original Midnight Express and onto Crockett television, all before his 21st birthday. Chaos creates opportunity, after all. And no one in wrestling has ever captured that opportunity better.
Perth Now
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Dazzling display for Perth's highly-anticipated Oasis Ball
Shanae Cooper & Izi Bird at the Oasis Ball. Picture: Alan Chau / The West Australian From the moment more than 700 guests from the media, marketing and communications industry walked into a Times Square themed entry, they knew they were in for an unforgettable evening. A dazzling Broadway theme transformed the Crown Towers Ballroom for one of Perth's most anticipated social events, the Oasis Ball, an evening full of entertainment, awards and music — ending in 'Studio 54'. Across the night $170,000 was raised for Oasis House, an initiative of The Salvation Army supporting at-risk youth across WA.
Daily Maverick
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Maverick
The rebellious girl from Brakpan, SA who unlocked Grace Jones's voice
In the fever-dream swirl of 1970s Paris – where the air reeked of Gauloises, champagne and possibility – a South African model named Esti Mellet-Mass was about to change music history. Herman Lategan uncovers the unlikely story of how a rebellious girl from Brakpan helped launch one of pop culture's most enigmatic and fearless figures: Grace Jones. Rebel glamour The 1970s were a time of glorious excess. Studio 54 ruled New York. The Factory pulsed in London. Paris shimmered with champagne-soaked soirées. Amid this glitzy chaos rose a woman who defied categorisation: Grace Jones. With her angular face, defiant stare and vocals that sounded like velvet on fire, she carved her name into the cultural firmament. Jones was more than a singer. She was a symbol – of sexual rebellion, racial power and androgynous style. In a world that boxed women into softness, she was all sharp edges and attitude. Her music, a volatile cocktail of disco, dub and danger, became anthems of the underground. And yet, once upon a time, she wasn't sure she could sing at all. Enter Esti Esti Mellet-Mass was born in Brakpan, a South African industrial mining town steeped in grit and conservative tradition. Her parents – an unusually liberal doctor and nurse – nurtured her curiosity. After a stint studying art at Stellenbosch and a crown as her university's RAG Queen, Esti fled the stifling parochialism of apartheid-era South Africa with a few friends and R500 in her pocket. London was the first stop. Catalogue modelling paid the bills. Then came Paris, the true catwalk of dreams. Brunettes were in demand. Esti signed with an agency and walked into a whirlwind of high fashion, late nights and global jet-setters. She crossed paths with a cadre of future icons: Jerry Hall, fresh from a beach discovery, a young Jessica Lange and Grace Jones – at the time, a fiercely stunning model with a secret weapon no one had truly unlocked. Grace, interrupted Esti and Grace hit the clubs hard. 'She loved singing 'Dirty Ol' Man' by The Three Degrees,' Esti recalls. 'She'd act like she was in the group. And she could really sing.' Grace was magnetic, wild and untouchable – but hesitant about her own voice. Esti wasn't having it. By then Esti was dating a dashing Bulgarian producer named Stephan Tabakov. When she told him Grace had the pipes, he wanted to hear them. Grace, eavesdropping, was livid. 'Oh, she was stubborn,' Esti says. 'She didn't take orders. Especially from men. Or from me, for that matter.' Still, Esti coaxed her into singing that same club favourite. Stephan was intrigued. He invited her to the studio – but insisted she take lessons first. Grace stormed off. Esti offered to pay. Grace relented. A star, begrudgingly, was born. Grace would later write in her memoir, I'll Never Write My Memoirs: 'Esti told her boyfriend, 'Oh, Grace knows how to sing'. I was beating her up in a state of alarm.' But it worked. Her early sessions with Stephan led to the smoky seduction of La Vie en Rose, and the slow-burning fire of a global career. The afterlives of women Jones ascended – hula-hooping in latex before the Queen, slapping Russell Harty on live British TV and lighting joints on stage in Johannesburg. She was a hurricane in heels, and she made sure the world took notice. Esti, meanwhile, continued modelling in Europe before returning to South Africa, where she became one of the country's most sought-after interior designers. She lives in Cape Town, working on her memoirs. From Brakpan to the boulevards of Paris, Esti Mellet-Mass's story could have ended in the footnotes. But without her, the world might never have heard that voice. And Grace Jones might never have become, well, Grace Jones. On Monday, 16 May, it is her birthday: Happy 77th birthday, Grace. From South Africa, with a wink. DM
