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Cosmopolitan
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Former ‘Summer House' Star Lexi Wood Dishes on Drake Dating Rumors
Former Bravolebrity Lexi Wood is getting real about her dating history. During an appearance on Gia Guidice's Casual Chaos podcast, Lexi was asked about romance rumors with rapper Drake. Yes, the one known for hits like 'Headlines' and 'Hotline Bling.' 'I need to know, are any of the Drake rumors true? I feel like they have to be. You're from Canada and you're so hot,' Gia, aka the daughter of Real Housewives of New Jersey star Theresa Giudice, asked Lexi during the July 21 episode. The model and influencer, who joined Summer House for only one season last year, explained that any chatter about her dating the five-time Grammy winner has only come from other people. 'I think that being even put out there by anyone but me and him was insane. It definitely was not that person's place to say anything,' Lexi said. 'But I will say, he's amazing and I'm really lucky to know him, and he is so talented, so sweet, comes from such a great family, has great friends.' The clarification comes after Lexi's ex, Jesse Solomon, alluded to her alleged past relationship with the rapper during an interview on the Chicks in the Office podcast, when he said, 'When you're going for a girl that's dated Drake, you're not going to, like, get her by playing it cool.' 'I was just sent it a billion times, and I was like, 'First of all, why would you say that? Why would you say something about my…' Lexi said of his comment. 'I think like everything that you enter, whether it's a friendship, relationship, whatever, there's just like you're figuring it out, like, you're not going to go and post it all over.' She added, 'I just felt like it was very distasteful.' Dating rumors between Lexi and Drake are not entirely far-fetched as they both hail from Toronto and Lexi has reportedly had a string of famous exes. She was romantically linked to Brooklyn Beckham in April 2018. In November 2022, she sparked engagement rumors with Kaia Gerber's older brother, Presley Gerber, before they called it quits the following month. The Summer House alum previously dispelled rumors with the 'NOKIA' rapper during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen in January. When asked about the timeline of her reported fling, Lexi awkwardly laughed it off before sipping her drink and saying, 'Can I, like, take a sip and pass this one or something?' Well, that's that on that.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Paige DeSorbo opens up about crafting her path beyond reality TV
Paige DeSorbo recently spoke candidly about her journey from reality television to becoming a recognized name in the influencer space. The Summer House alum, now 32, joined Jeannie Mai, Cyrus Veyssi, and Kamie Crawford on the 'Business of Being You: Personal Branding in the Creator Economy' panel, moderated by Lex Niko, where she revisited her early days navigating fame. DeSorbo recalled that her entry into the creator world came with a unique advantage: she knew exactly when her reality TV debut would air. 'I think I was in a little bit of a different position than other influencers and creators because I started on a reality show, so I knew the date of when it was going to air,' she explained to the audience. She shared that, at the time, she was deliberate about shaping her public image. Visitors to her Instagram would ask, 'What is her thing?' and, as she admitted, there wasn't one. 'I just made it up that I was a fashion influencer and I had like 2,000 followers,' she said, giving credit to creators who go viral overnight or build their presence gradually through years of work. DeSorbo first rose to prominence on Bravo's Summer House, joining the ensemble in season 3. Last month, she announced she would not return for the show's upcoming 10th season, calling the decision a 'little life update' on her Instagram Stories. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 15 Most Beautiful Women in the World Undo Reflecting on her time with the show, she wrote that being part of Summer House had been 'one of the most rewarding chapters' of her life, citing the friendships, drama, and laughter as 'all unforgettable. ' She expressed gratitude for the experiences the series brought her, noting that viewers had 'seen me grow up over these last 7 summers.' While acknowledging the impact of the show, she admitted that 'like all good things (and some bad decisions), it's time for this chapter to close.' She thanked her castmates, fans, and the NBCUniversal family for accompanying her on the journey, promising that it was not the end: 'You haven't seen the last of me, I promise. So much more to do together, but for now you know you can always find me and Daphne in my bed.' In an interview with People, DeSorbo reflected further on her decision to step back. She described her years on reality TV as 'so fun,' adding that she had been at 'the perfect age to do Summer House and what the vibe was.' While she would not rule out a future return, she emphasized her desire to pause after seven seasons, saying, 'I would never say never, but I think coming off of it after seven years, I would love a break.'
Business of Fashion
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Business of Fashion
Sleepwear Is Having Its Athleisure Moment
For Paige DeSorbo, bedtime knows no bounds. Over seven seasons on the Bravo reality show 'Summer House,' she earned a reputation for spending leisurely mornings, afternoons and evenings in bed, chatting with friends, scrolling on her phone or recapping the previous night's debauchery with her housemates — most of that time in matching pyjama sets. 'My whole brand was not wanting to get out of bed,' she told The Business of Fashion. So it's no surprise that DeSorbo's first major venture post-show (she announced her departure earlier this year), would be Daphne, a sleepwear label meant to offer styles 'more luxe than just like a traditional $20 pyjama set.' The idea, she said, is that they could be styled in the same way she wore pyjamas — over a swimsuit to the beach, or on a morning coffee run. ADVERTISEMENT 'I wanted it to be something that if you're on vacation and you didn't want to change into another outfit, that this could also work for outside,' she said. It's a formula more and more brands are taking to sleepwear, which is going through something of an athleisure-style reinvention. Brands like Lake, Eberjey, Sleepy Jones and Petite Plume have been selling an upscale take on pyjamas since the 2010s, but today's young shoppers are taking it a step farther, buying pyjama-inspired styles like boxer shorts and pointelle tank tops beyond their bedrooms into their everyday lives. Responding to this trend, more sleepwear brands are offering styles that straddle the line between function and fashion — comfortable enough for bed, but also cute enough to wear to brunch the next morning. Plus, more traditional ready-to-wear brands are investing in the space: Reformation launched its first pyjama line this spring, while Hill House Home, famous for its 'nap dresses,' rolled out a new line of nightgowns in June. Even the luxury hotel chain Four Seasons debuted its first pyjama collection late last year, with the intent of courting more Millennial consumers. 'Pyjamas aren't just for bed anymore. They're styled for the airport, the beach, brunch,' said Eberjey founder Mariela Rovito. 'PJs all day is no longer lazy, it's aspirational.' This shift comes as pyjamas have also levelled up in terms of importance in a person's public wardrobe. As content creators broadcast their 'morning sheds' (undoing all the self-care steps they undertook the night before, from mouth tape to face masks), they're in their pyjamas. Social media stars like Brigette Pheloung and Alix Earle are often wearing them in their 'get ready with me' or 'day in the life' videos. Since 2024, the weekly average number of sleepwear-centric videos on TikTok has jumped 314 percent, while average views have leapt 817 percent, according to Trendalytics. 'The more that content creators are showing their lives and routines, the more people are going to want to mimic that, even if they don't realise it,' said Robyn DeMonte, who breaks down brand marketing strategies on TikTok under the moniker GirlBossTown. These shifts represent a major opportunity for both sleepwear-first brands and apparel brands at large. For the former, it's a chance to behave more like a fashion brand, tapping the power of brand marketing and building a customer base that's loyal to their product. And for the latter, it's a relatively simple category expansion, because it's 'quite similar to what [you] already do,' said Reformation CEO Hali Borenstein. Both see plenty of room for the space to grow. And just as brands like Lululemon and then later Alo and Vuori were able to build big businesses by convincing even the most casual gym-goers to embrace athleisure, and sleepwear brands believe there's similar potential in their category. After all, not everyone works out — but everybody sleeps. 'The market is still really ripe,' said Rovito. 'That's still a lot of people to convert from T-shirts and boxers.' ADVERTISEMENT From Bed to Boardroom to Beach In some ways, sleepwear's rise is something of a pushback on hustle culture. 'Sleep has become the ultimate status symbol now,' said Fanny Quehe, CMO of sleepwear label Petite Plume. 'It's no longer something you want to sacrifice at the service of productivity.' Instead, it's become something people are willing to invest in in order to improve. On TikTok, the viral concept of 'bed rotting' is seen as self-care, not a sign of laziness. In these highly-curated bedtime rituals, drab sleepwear stands out, and not for the right reasons. 'It's the ultimate self care, treat yourself moment, to have something that's so intimate and private be so extra,' said Hill House Home founder Nell Diamond, adding that in its latest nightgown drop, when the styles 'more detailed, more intricate, the better they sold.' The general goal for most is, as Borenstein put it, to make something 'between comfy cozy pyjamas and hyper sexy lingerie.' Daphne, for example, was launched with simple products that could be worn both ways: a sleep top in a boxy cropped cut with bows on the side, a pointelle mini-dress that could easily be worn during the summer. Though some customers love cutesy prints, DeSorbo said she wanted to focus on more muted colours, 'very girly, yet still sophisticated.' When Reformation launched its debut pyjama line this spring, it included classic button-down sets, but also patterned dresses and matching tank-and-short sets that would pair with sandals and sunglasses. At Eberjey, Rovito said they gut check its designs with what it calls the 'CVS test,' evaluating if their designs would function both inside the home and on an errand run or at school drop-off. Creating multi-functional styles also helps these brands in positioning their pyjamas as a luxury worth splurging on. The thought is that 'maybe the price point is a little bit higher, but you're also getting a full out-of-the-house look and an in-home outfit,' said DeSorbo. Daphne's products run from $58 for a tank top to $85 for a mini dress and long boxer shorts. As with athleisure, paying extra attention to fabrication also helps in that mission. Fabrics like silks can help up the luxury factor, while linen, which Eberjey introduced this year, can be more easily repurposed as summer daytime wear. ADVERTISEMENT 'When we get a new fabric, it opens up a whole new door of possibility and style,' said Rovito. Building Brand Equity With more fashionable standards in pyjamas, the savviest brands in the category are elevating how they market themselves. 'It's about creating an aspirational brand behind a traditionally boring product,' said Rose Colcord, founder of London-based sleep and intimates label CouCou Intimates. Part of this comes in how they photograph their product. For its e-commerce photos, Hill House shoots its nightgowns on models wearing shoes and without, in order to convey that they can be worn in the house and outside of it, Diamond said. For its brand imagery, Lake has models wearing pyjamas while they drive a boat or ride a bike. Selling a dream, much in the way fashion brands do, has become a major tactic for distinguishing themselves from players like Victoria's Secret and which sell sleepwear but don't specialise in it, according to Cassandra Cannon, founder of Lake. 'Over the years, we have shied away from calling ourselves a fashion brand, but that is what we are,' she said. 'So that's one of the primary ways that we bring customers in … to connect them to the lifestyle that we're selling.' But it's also about building up brand equity so people feel more willing to pay a premium for their product. Both Lake and Eberjey have moved away from advertising strategies primarily focused around social media ads towards larger brand-building efforts such as out-of-home ads and larger-scale campaigns. Eberjey, for instance, began running outdoor advertising after 25 years in business, because it's 'become a lot more important to just keep showing up where our customer is,' said Rovito. Events and collaborations play a larger role, too, in introducing newness that encourages consumers to keep coming back. Earlier this summer Eberjey celebrated its collaboration with tequila company Casa Del Sol attended by influencers like Coco Schiffer and model Rocky Barnes, pairing pyjama tops with jeans or wearing nightgowns with sandals. Petite Plume hosted a pyjama party with Yse Beauty founder Molly Sims last December, where they dressed attendees in sleek silk sets and made a custom sequin-covered set for Sims. For Lake, building up its retail footprint has also played a role in bringing people into its brand universe. It currently operates three stores, including a recently opened location in Southampton, New York, and one to come in Charlotte in August, all done in the same bright, airy whites and pastels it's known for with its pyjamas. As these brands see it, the sleepwear opportunity is only just beginning. Rovito sees room in particular to expand with the men's pyjamas market. They also want to take the trust they've built and apply it to other categories. DeSorbo is open to launching daywear in the future; Lake is investing in its own everyday pieces including kaftans and sweaters. The lines, they all say, will continue to blur as shoppers continue to prioritise comfort above all else. 'Culture influences fashion, and fashion influences culture,' said DeSorbo. 'And people are tired.'
Cosmopolitan
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Everything You Need to Know About ‘Summer House' Season 10
Summer House has become a reality TV staple since it first aired on Bravo in 2017. No, seriously—it's joined the ranks of the Real Housewives and Vanderpump Rules franchises on the beloved network, making household names of stars like Lindsay Hubbard and Ciara Miller. The series has even helped Kyle Cooke's beverage biz, Loverboy, reach new heights thanks to everyone drinking it on camera. The show has been on for eight years, and it doesn't seem to be stopping anytime soon as it gears up for its 10th season. Though multiple cast members are exiting the series after spending the last few years on our screens (looking @ you, Paige DeSorbo and Lexi Wood), the gang is still planning to hit up the Hamptons for all their parties this summer. Ahead, find all the details on Summer House season 10, from casting news to its potential filming schedule. Historically, filming for the fan-favorite Bravo series begins filming every year around July 4. According to reports from Just Jared and Page Six, production is on track as it started in early July. Buckle up, because while most of the cast make their way back to the Hamptons, some are seeing themselves out. Paige, who's been on the show for seven seasons, announced her exit on the show with an Instagram Stories post on June 5, writing, 'Being part of this show has been one of the most rewarding chapters of my life—the friendships, the drama, the giggles, all unforgettable. You've seen me grow up over these last 7 summers. I'll always be grateful for the memories, the community, and the opportunities this wild ride has brought me. But like all good things (and some bad decisions), it's time for this chapter to close.' Season 9 newbies Lexi and Imrul Hassan won't be coming back, either. Lexi opted out after her drama with Jesse Solomon and Ciara Miller, according to an announcement she posted to her Instagram Stories in June. Imrul also told fans he would be exiting the show with his own IG Stories statement, where he thanked them for supporting his charity work. We can expect Jesse, Kyle Cooke, Amanda Batula, Lindsay Hubbard, Carl Radke, Jesse Solomon, and West Wilson to keep throwing parties all summer. Ciara and Gabby Prescod have yet to confirm whether they're joining them. While nothing has been announced about new cast members just yet, fans are already theorizing about potential additions since Paige, Lexi, and Imrul are now out of the picture. According to a fan-made Reddit thread for the show, current casting rumors include three New Yorkers who are in the fashion and nightlife scenes. Right now, the names floating around are Levi Sebree, Bailey Taylor, KJ Dillard, and JJ Wakim. This is all purely based on speculation and some fans' social media sleuthing, so take it with a grain of salt. Here's a TL;DR on these folks: Levi works in events, Bailey hosts a social-first series and podcast called It Girl, JJ just received a doctorate and is exploring a healthcare career, and KJ is reportedly Instagram mutuals with West. Some even noted that several Summer House cast members follow them. Of course, we'll be updating this post with any official casting news. Allow us to catch you up to speed ahead of the show's big return. The season 9 finale was all about relationships ending and finding new beginnings, as Lexi and Jesse's summer romance fizzled out and Paige split with her boyfriend of three years, Craig Conover. Lindsay also welcomed her baby girl, Gemma, in the final episode.
Metro
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Pete Davidson expecting first child with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt
Pete Davidson is set to become a dad for the first time, after girlfriend Elsie Hewitt announced her pregnancy. The Saturday Night Live star, 31, has been linked to the Industry actress, 29, since March, with the pair spotted looking cozy in Palm Beach. They moved in together a few months later, and have now confirmed that they are taking the next step in their romance by starting a family. The mom-to-be shared her baby news on Instagram earlier today, posting a string of loved-up photos and videos with her beau – including footage of their hospital scan. Alongside the upload, she quipped: 'Welp now everyone knows we had sex.' Right on cue, fans rushed to celebrate the news in the comments section below. Summer House star Lexi Wood cheered: 'OMG!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!' More Trending Katt Weston said: 'The littlest tiniest sweetest treat, my heart!' 'Stop it!!!!!! Omg congratulations,' Macemcd commented. As Stephanie Ketty added: 'Literally mom and dad now ❤️.' According to TMZ, insiders revealed that Elsie is due to give birth in winter, adding that they 'couldn't be more excited'. This is a breaking news story, more to follow soon… Check back shortly for further updates. If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. For more stories like this, check our entertainment page. Follow Entertainment on Twitter and Facebook for the latest celeb and entertainment updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: Nicki Minaj and SZA's feud explained after shocking 'dead dog' dig MORE: X-Men actor Shawn Ashmore shares heartbreaking tribute after murder of friend MORE: American Idol TV executive Robin Kaye and husband murdered in their LA home
