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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Why was Jennifer Lopez turned away from a Chanel store in Istanbul?
Jennifer Lopez was refused entry to a Chanel boutique in Istanbul's upscale Istinye Park Mall on August 4. Security staff at the store stopped her at the door, citing full capacity as the reason. Reports from Türkiye Today and Billboard confirmed the guard did not recognise the global star. Lopez reportedly responded calmly, 'OK, no problem,' before walking away. Later, store staff realised their mistake and invited her back. She declined the offer and instead shopped at nearby luxury stores such as Celine and Beymen, spending tens of thousands of dollars there. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Photographs from the day show Lopez dressed casually in a baby pink outfit with matching sunglasses, blending into the upscale mall atmosphere despite her superstar status. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 15 Most Beautiful Women in the World Undo A pattern of calm under pressure This isn't the first time Lopez has shown composure in the face of unexpected situations. During a recent concert, her skirt slipped down mid-performance. Without missing a beat, she joked to the crowd, 'I'm out here in my underwear. That's gonna be everywhere. I'm glad that they reinforced that costume. And I'm glad I had underwear on. I don't usually wear underwear.' Lopez's ability to handle public hiccups with humour and grace has drawn praise, reinforcing her image as a seasoned performer. Live Events On tour and celebrating in Turkey Lopez was in Istanbul as part of her ongoing 'Up All Night: Live in 2025' tour. She performed at Yenikapi Festival Park on August 5 during the Istanbul Festival . This was her second visit to Turkey on this tour, following a July 23 show at the Regnum Carya Resort Hotel, where she also celebrated her 54th birthday. Sharing gratitude on Instagram, Lopez wrote, 'What a gift you all are! Thank you so much for all your beautiful birthday wishes,' alongside photos from the celebration. Her tour, which began in Spain, covers multiple countries across Europe, the Middle East, and the US, and will conclude in Sardinia, Italy, on August 12. Chanel's reputation and online reactions The Istanbul Chanel store has faced criticism over the years. It holds a low rating of 2.9 out of 5 on Google, with customers complaining about rude and unwelcoming behaviour, especially from security staff at the entrance. One reviewer commented, 'The difference between the excellent service inside and this poor treatment at the entrance is truly disappointing. This is an unacceptable situation for a brand at this level.' Another said, 'The security team was a complete disappointment. Their attitude was rude and unwelcoming, treating customers with suspicion rather than respect, even those clearly there to shop.' There have been reports of aggressive behaviour and denied entry to paying customers, creating an image of elitism rather than hospitality. Industry voices weigh in Reality TV star Bethenny Frankel , known from The Real Housewives of New York City, shared her thoughts after hearing about Lopez's experience. Frankel recounted a personal incident at a Chanel store, where she was turned away without an appointment despite being a public figure. She told TikTok followers, 'I don't think Chanel should change policies for public people. I think they should change policies about the elitism and the way they treat someone daring to enter their kingdom, making them feel inferior.' She added, 'I have no idea how the person at the door treated Jennifer Lopez, but therein lies the actual issue.' Frankel speculated that the security guard might simply not have known who Lopez was or the store genuinely was at capacity. Lopez has not publicly commented on the Chanel incident. She is currently busy with her first tour in six years, which follows the cancellation of her Los Angeles residency last year reportedly due to soft ticket sales. In addition to touring, Lopez is preparing for the October 10 release of Kiss of the Spider Woman , a musical film directed by Bill Condon. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. Lopez stars as Ingrid Luna, alongside Diego Luna and Tonatiuh Elizarraraz. The project is based on the musical by Terrence McNally, John Kander, and Frank Ebb, which itself was adapted from Manuel Puig's 1976 novel. Meanwhile, Lopez is reportedly working on a post-divorce album and searching for a new record label after parting ways with her previous one.
Cosmopolitan
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
J.Lo's Response to Being Denied Entry to Chanel
Jennifer Lopez was minding her own business taking a stroll through Istanbul the other day, and decided to do some shopping at Chanel (as one does!). But apparently she was turned away at the door by a security guard, and Türkiye Today reports (via People) that she was extremely chill about it—saying "okay, no problem" before walking away. Oh, and apparently Chanel's staff invited her back, but she hopped into Celine and Beymen instead. A humble and demure queen! was in Istanbul to perform at Yenikapi Festival Park as part of her Up All Night Tour. Which has, to be honest, been extremely iconic. Not only has the singer debuted multiple new songs, she had a wardrobe malfunction on stage and handled it flawlessly. In case you missed the viral moment, was wearing a gold triangle bikini top with a matching skirt to perform her new track "Birthday," and said skirt fell off halfway through. Naturally, the moment was caught on camera, and said "I'm out here in my underwear. That's gonna be everywhere. I'm glad that they reinforced that costume. And I'm glad I had underwear on. I don't usually wear underwear." She ended up throwing the skirt into her audience and telling the fan who caught it, "Yes! You can keep it. You can have it. I don't want it back." Watch below!
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Jennifer Lopez was denied entry at Chanel store in Turkey. Here's what she did at the rival brands' showrooms
Global superstar Jennifer Lopez had a rather embarrassing encounter at a Chanel store in Istanbul. The actor-singer was reportedly stopped at the door by security guards who claimed the store was full, leaving JLo to walk away from the boutique. Jennifer Lopez was in Turkey's largest city for her performance at Yenikapi Festival Park during the Istanbul Festival. Jennifer Lopez refused entry to Chanel store Lopez, 56, was refused entry to a Chanel store in Istanbul on August 4. As per Türkiye Today, a security guard prevented her from entering the showroom because it was at full capacity. It is believed that the actor was cordial about it and said 'Okay, no problem' before walking away. Some pictures of Lopez shopping in Istanbul have surfaced on social media in which she is seen in a baby pink set with matching sunglasses. She was shopping at Istanbul's Istinye Park. Later, when the store's employees realised their mistake, they reportedly approached the pop star with an invitation to come back, but she declined. Lopez redirected her shopping spree to nearby rival luxury brands, splurging tens of thousands of dollars at fashion houses such as Celine and Beymen, instead. Why was JLo in Turkey She was in Turkey's largest city for her performance at Yenikapi Festival Park during the Istanbul Festival on August 5. She has been busy with her Up All Night: Live in 2025 tour, which will wrap up on August 12 in Sardinia, Italy. The Istanbul stop was Lopez's second visit to Turkey on the tour. On July 23, she performed at Regnum Carya Resort Hotel. The day after that show, she celebrated her birthday there. 'What a gift you all are! Thank you so much for all your beautiful birthday wishes,' Lopez captioned an Instagram carousel while sharing photos from the birthday celebration. After the tour, she will get busy with the release of Kiss of the Spider Woman. The musical film, written and directed by Bill Condon, had its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January and will be released to theatres in October this year.
Al Etihad
29-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
TRENDS and Türkiye Today sign research partnership agreement
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) Through its office in Türkiye, TRENDS Research & Advisory has signed a research cooperation agreement with Türkiye Today, a prominent English-language news platform. The agreement aims to promote knowledge exchange, develop joint intellectual projects, and strengthen international partnerships. The agreement was signed remotely via Zoom by Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, and Mr. Osman Bahattin Dirlik, Editor-in-Chief of Türkiye Today, in the presence of several officials from both sides. The agreement seeks to enhance collaboration in research, analysis, and content exchange, as well as to support joint intellectual and knowledge-driven initiatives. It reflects both parties' commitment to fostering a balanced and enlightened research and media discourse that addresses global issues with in-depth analytical perspectives. This partnership aligns with TRENDS' strategy to establish high-quality research collaborations with esteemed international institutions, thereby contributing to the global advancement of scientific research. During the signing ceremony, both sides emphasised the importance of this cooperation in opening new horizons for knowledge dialogue and research engagement. They also stressed the need to produce high-quality studies and media content that support development, stability, foresight, and knowledge production.
India.com
27-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Rs 830000000000: Pakistan's close ally to export 48 fifth-generation fighter jets to Indonesia; top features are..., country is...
In its republic's history, Turkey signed its largest defense export deal with Indonesia for 48 KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets on Saturday during the 17th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), reported Türkiye Today. This transformative agreement represents a major advance for Turkey's domestic combat aircraft program. A number of high-profile officials attended the signing ceremony. They were Haluk Görgün, head of the Turkish Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB); Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin; TAI Board Chairman Ömer Cihad Vardan; Suay Alpay, Deputy National Defense Minister and TAI Vice Chairman; and TAI General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu. Financial terms have not been formally revealed, but the Turkish media reports suggest the value of the contract is around $10 billion. At $10 billion, this defense deal is significant for bilateral defense collaboration. On June 11, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced Turkey's plan to export 48 KAAN jets to Indonesia. The signing now makes the agreement formal and represents Turkey's first official export deal for its indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet. Sharing a post on X(previously Twitter), SSB wrote,' On 11 June 2025, we signed the Government-to-Government (G2G) Procurement Agreement with the Indonesian Ministry of Defence for cooperation on a total of 48 KAAN National Combat Aircraft. Today, we have officially signed the commercial contract defining the details and technical annexes of this agreement.' 'This signature is not merely an export milestone—it marks the beginning of a new era in engineering, production, and technology sharing. The local industrial base to be established in Indonesia will stand as a field-proven reflection of our deep-rooted strategic partnership built on friendship,' the post further reads. The contract stipulates a maximum delivery window of 120 months (10 years), signifying a significant production obligation on TAI and the Turkish aerospace sector as a whole. This contract is the first large scale international export deal for the KAAN program, reflecting strong international confidence in Turkey's fifth-generation fighter jet—only a little over a year after its first flight. The plane is armed with the indigenous MURAD AESA radar, internal weapons bays, supercruise capability, and is compatible with fully indigenous munitions. Its advanced technology includes a low radar cross-section and reduced heat signature, making it one of the most advanced fighter platforms in the world, in its class. The KAAN is a fifth generation fighter aircraft being developed by Turkey for more than a decade. It was first publicly launched in 2023 and completed its first test flight in 2024. The serial production of the jet is expected to begin in 2028. Turkey has built three prototypes of the KAAN jet so far. The KAAN fighter jet has been designed to execute multi-role air combat capabilities focusing on air superiority, precision strikes, and survivability amongst others. The fighter or 'KAAN' is being developed as part of Turkish President Recep Erdoğan's effort to ramp up internal aerospace production.
