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Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lourdes Leon looks effortlessly chic in a black velvet midi dress as she poses with pal Dawn Lombardi at an LGBTQ fashion dinner
Lourdes Leon looked effortlessly chic in a black velvet midi dress as she attended The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center Fashion Centered Dinner in New York on Monday. The 28-year-old daughter of Madonna oozed confidence as she modelled the glamorous ensemble while posing alongside publicist pal Dawn Lombardi. Lourdes teamed the form-fitting number with a matching clutch bag and simple black heels, while further accessorising her look with a selection of gold jewellery. The singer wore her raven locks in a sleek, straight style, while highlighting her features with a light make-up palette. The stunner was in good spirits at the gala event, in which the event's official website states the dinner 'brings together top leaders in fashion, design and the arts to raise funds for The Center's most vital programs and services for the LGBTQ + community of New York.' 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. It comes after Lourdes set temperatures soaring in an eye catching red bralette as she took too the stage to perform at The Box in Manhattan, New York City last month. The performer looked incredible in the lingerie which she teamed with a low rise maxi skirt and a red cardigan. Styling her long dark tresses in waves, Lourdes has followed in her famous mother's footsteps as she took to the stage to sing alongside a number of racy dancers. Madonna is a proud mum, recently gushing over her eldest child and giving an update on Lourdes ' singing career. Lourdes, who is the eldest of the popstar's six children, has followed in her mums singing footsteps. After performing at Night Club 101 in New York, Madonna took to Instagram with a sweet snap of her performing, she penned: 'Little star @lourdesleon. 'Can't wait for everyone to hear your new music!!! So proud of you'. Lourdes has been making her mark in the music industry since the release of her first single 'Lock&Key' in 2022. Adam Eli was all smiles at the event Michael Kors and Bette Midler posed for a sweet snap She has also previously modelled for the likes of Burberry, Marc Jacobs, Rihanna 's Savage X Fenty, Mugler, Calvin Klein, and Marine Serre. The upcoming singer, who goes by the stage name of Lolahol for her musical endeavours, has already performed at events as well including the Brava Madrid Music Festival 2023 at IFEMA and Parklife in Manchester in June 2024. Previously, she attended the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance from 2014 to 2018. In August 2022, she started releasing music under her moniker Lolahol. She is the eldest child of the Queen of Pop who is mother to four daughters and two sons. She shares Lourdes with Carlos Leon — whom she dated for three years in the '90s. Her second eldest is her 24-year-old son Rocco Ritchie — whom she welcomed with her ex-husband Guy Ritchie in 2000. The former couple were married for eight years before they called it quits in 2008. Later on, Madonna adopted her son David Banda, 19, and her three daughters — Mercy James, 19, as well as twins Stelle and Estere Ciccione, both 12.
South China Morning Post
01-06-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
From riches to rags: Hong Kong's veteran property investors grapple with market downturn
Hong Kong's commercial market declines have left some of the city's once-prosperous veteran investors struggling financially, with experts expecting distressed sales to continue amid plunging property valuations. Advertisement In April, receivers took over the luxury detached mansion in Pok Fu Lam where 'Cassette King' David Chan Ping-chi and his family had lived since the 1980s, marketing it for HK$430 million (US$54.8 million) last week. Chan, who defaulted on a loan of about HK$350 million from Fubon Bank earlier this year, attempted to sell his house for the same amount last year to repay the debt but failed to find a buyer, property agents said. The seasoned investor, who made his fortune in the manufacturing industry, had been an active property investor, with a wide portfolio spanning offices, luxury residential units, retail shops and parking spaces. He was part of a consortium of 10 investors who bought 48 floors in The Center from CK Asset Holdings for HK$40.2 billion in 2018, making the skyscraper on Queen's Road Central the world's most expensive. Chan, who owned seven office floors at The Center, sold the last two to Singapore's DBS Group in September and November for an average price of HK$26,500 per square foot, an over 20 per cent discount to his acquiring costs, according to agents. 'Cassette King' David Chan Ping-chi. Photo: SCMP 'Investments in retail and industrial properties are experiencing the largest losses, with capital values dropping by about 60 per cent,' Chan said in a phone interview last week. 'The bigger the shops, the greater the losses. That makes it very difficult to sell these properties.'
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
‘Walk in Their Shoes' event raises awareness and funds for The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Advocates and survivors of sexual assault gathered in Hampton's Peninsula Town Center for 'Walk in Their Shoes' on Saturday. The event was organized by The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors and offers resources and communities to those seeking help following an assault. 'This year is actually our 19th year I'm doing this walk,' said Stacey Moran, victim services program manager with The Center. 'We're just trying to recognize survivors and victims of sexual violence.' Advocates like Stacey Moran and Xiomara Harris with The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors were there as people of all ages walked to support those impacted. They said events like this help those who may not know what step to take, if any, following an assault. 'It feels empowering. For me, it feels like we are a community that sticks together. We join together, we come together,' Harris explained. 10 On Your Side's Kiahnna Patterson emceed the event supporting survivors. Resources from Sentara, Riverside Hospital and local commonwealth attorney's offices were there as well. Funds raised by the walk and raffle go towards keeping The Center's resources free for those who need it. 'Sexual assault is very prevalent and we want to get the word out,' said The Center representative. 'It happens to men, women and children, and we want them to know that we are here for them. All of our services are free.' Those free services can make it easier for survivors to come forward, offering a sense of community. 'I know it's hard to sometimes just come out and say that you've been a victim of a crime, you know, especially a crime like for sexual assault,' said The Center representative. If you're looking to give back, the non-profit is in constant need of support in the form of funding in order to keep their services free. 'These are hard times for nonprofits. We are federally funded. So we need the community's help to keep our services free,' said Harris. If you or you know someone who may be a victim of domestic violence or child abuse, for a list of local and national resources. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Three candidates set for Thursday mayoral forum
Rockwall voters will have the chance to hear from all three mayoral candidates in a 6 p.m. forum planned for Thursday at San Jacinto Plaza. The forum is being presented as a part of a Rock 30 podcast and will feature candidates Tim McCallum, Clarence Jorif and Adam Khan who will also take questions from the audience. The City of Rockwall is also hosting a candidate forum for the mayoral candidates as well as all contested city council seats in the upcoming May election on April 16 at 6 p.m. at The Center (108 E. Washington St.). The event will be open to the public and will also be live-streamed so residents have ample opportunity to view the forum. The general election is scheduled for May 3 with Places 1, 3, 5 and mayor up for grabs. The deadline to register to vote in May is April 3. The last day to apply to vote by mail is April 22 and early voting will be April 22-29. For more information on voting in Rockwall County, visit The following council candidates will appear on the May 3 ballot: – Place 1: Richard W. Henson, Eric S. Smith, Catherine A. Casteel and Scott Johnson; – Place 3: Melba L. Jeffus and Jules Corder IV; – Place 5: Caren J. Williams, Dennis Lewis and Tan Le.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘A safe space': Queer Muslim community gathers for Iftar in New York City
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Joy and resilience as resistance. That was the theme of this year's Iftar gathering at The Center in Greenwich Village. More Local News The event brought together dozens of Muslim New Yorkers who are also members of the LGBTQ community. During Ramadan, they prayed and shared a meal as they broke their fast at sundown. Mohamed Q. Amin, the Executive Director of the Caribbean Equality Project, was one of the speakers and organizers. Amin told PIX 11 News, 'This space has always been a safe space for queer Muslims to come, gather, break fast, and celebrate Ramadan with each other.' This was the Ninth Annual Iftar at the Center on West 13th Street. Amin said the first one was held in 2017 in response to the Trump Administration's announcement of a Muslim Travel ban. Amin said, 'Nine years later, here we are, celebrating resilience and joy, but we're also calling for our communities to really be protected. We're seeing immigrants, queer Muslims, are being attacked, being detained, we're seeing trans erasure at a national level.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
