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Business Insider
3 days ago
- Health
- Business Insider
Improving your posture is a hot longevity trend — and cheaper than a facelift
I wasn't blessed with good posture. My mom, a Pilates teacher, likes to remind me that I have a curved spine, or mild scoliosis, with a head that protrudes forward and rounded shoulders, apparently from leaning over my homework on the floor as a child. She says my posture is the cause of my chronic headaches (probably true) and if I don't sort it out, I'll end up bent over like a hunchback (still up for debate). Over the years, I've been to physio appointments, yoga and Pilates classes, and hung my neck off a foam roller every evening for five minutes, all in the name of correcting my posture to prevent more chronic pain. Don't get me wrong, these things helped and I was privileged to have access to them. But, particularly when I was in school, the strengthening exercises and orthopedic props felt embarrassing and prematurely geriatric. In my mind, they were in the same bucket as orthotics (which my mom made me get at age 11 for my pigeon toes), neck braces, and retainers. Necessary but deeply unsexy, and certainly something you keep to yourself, hidden from friends and all future lovers. Lately, though, I've noticed a vibe shift. In May, for the first time, I heard musculoskeletal affairs spoken about purely as an antiaging beauty hack. I came across an influencer, Helen Leland, dissecting how Emma Chamberlain could improve her posture to look better on the Met Gala red carpet. Leland suggested Chamberlain try the same simple exercises she said she used to push back her rounded shoulders and "slow down the visible signs of aging." @helenleland If Emma Chamberlain has bad posture… odds are, you do too!! Not trying to call you out — it's just super common, I had really bad rounded shoulders too!! BUT it is not just in your shoulders, it's showing up on your face too! Tech neck, jaw tension, early jowls — they're all linked to posture. Do this routine with me and try it for 2 weeks — but get back to me after Day 1 and tell me if you felt that shift!!! #emmachamberlain #metgala #posturecorrection #posture #posturecheck #posturecorrector #foryoupage #fyp #roundedshoulders #posturefix ♬ original sound - Helen Leland - Helen Leland After a quick search, I found the twin sisters Valentina Giselle and Julia Aether, who use the handle @ByThatGirl, promoting a 12-minute routine to their 645,000 followers, which they said fixed their rounded shoulders and helped them " glow up." "My posture wasn't just affecting my body. It was affecting my jawline, my puffiness, even the brightness of my eyes," the caption read. It echoed Leland's TikTok, in which she said: "When your posture's bad, everything's blocked. More neck lines, more wrinkles, more puffiness, jowls. Posture literally controls the shape of your face." I'm not sure it's quite that simple, but it made me think. The boundary between healthy aging and looking young forever is blurring A few months ago, I started doing more Pilates and posture exercises because my headaches were becoming more frequent. It's reduced the pain, but I also like how, in my opinion, they made the skin on my neck a little smoother and my jawline a little more defined. These shifts align with current body trends — a snatched jawline arguably being the " thigh gap" of our time. As longevity and biohacking continue to trend and innovations in cosmetic procedures advance, I'm seeing the boundary between staying healthy for longer and staying beautiful blurring. Earlier this month, Elle described "perfect posture" as a "hot pursuit in wellness circles." While posture as a marker of beauty is nothing new (think of the girls in twentieth-century finishing schools balancing books on their heads to develop poise and grace), what feels new is posture existing at the nexus of beauty and longevity. Correcting your posture is cheaper than a facelift My brain quickly connected the dots between Leland's take on posture helping her to "get hot and stay hot," and how Kris Jenner, Lindsay Lohan, and Christina Aguilera 's suddenly ageless faces have rocked public consciousness. Their sharper jawlines and tighter neck and face skin shaved years off their appearance (Jenner confirmed that she had an expensive facelift to achieve her look, Lohan put it down to skincare, facial lasers, botox, and dietary changes, while Aguilera hasn't commented). When Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand, Skims, launched a product called Face Wrap last month, it further convinced me that correcting your posture, and all that comes with it, has the potential to become the next big beauty trend. The brand has described the $50 compression garment that wraps around the head, jaw, and neck as "a must-have addition to your nightly routine." It was an apparent nod to the "morning shed" trend, where women go to bed wearing anything from skincare products, collagen masks, jaw straps, mouth tape, LED neck masks, and heatless curlers, in the hope of waking up looking beautiful. In an Instagram video shared by Skims, an influencer takes off the Face Wrap and says: "shout out to Skims for giving me this snatched jawline," although there is no evidence to suggest a compression garment can change the shape or structure of a person's face. Skims didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. But the appeal of the wrap is clear. While demand for both face and necklifts has risen slightly in the last year—according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2% more necklifts, or around 22,000 in total, and 1% more facelifts, around 79,000 total, were performed in the US in 2024 than in 2023 — most of us don't have a spare $100,000 or the weeks it takes to heal after one of these surgeries. I don't see myself donning a Skims Face Wrap anytime soon, but we may just be witnessing the start of the perfect posture industrial complex. Perhaps a Rhode neck support pillow or a Savage X Fenty posture corrector bra are on the horizon.
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Diljit Dosanjh's review of ‘beautiful, very cute' breakfast post Met Gala will leave you in splits. Watch
Diljit Dosanjh made a grand debut at fashion's biggest night, the Met Gala 2025. The singer and actor captivated everyone with his royal look and quickly became the talk of the town. Now, a new video shows him reviewing the breakfast served to him after the event—and it's bound to leave you in splits. (Also Read: Diljit Dosanjh opens up about tensions in his life, what all he faces every day: 'Main bata bhi nahi sakta aapko') Diljit Dosanjh feasts on Louis Vuitton breakfast post Met Gala 2025. Known for tickling fans' funny bones with his cooking vlogs, Diljit did it again after being served a high-end Louis Vuitton breakfast following the Met Gala. In the video, he gives a sneak peek of the truffle eggs served to him by the house of luxury designer Louis Vuitton. Reviewing the dish in his mother tongue, he says, 'They say, 'We want to do Louis Vuitton's breakfast. Come eat Louis Vuitton's breakfast. This is truffle eggs. They have put hot makhani sauce on eggs. What is this?'' Diljit can be heard laughing as he describes another dish featuring an avocado placed on red soup, decorated beautifully. 'Wow, what a beautiful, very cute. I wondered what would come next, but they served avocado with all this on top and some tomato. After Met Gala, this is a funny story, bro.' Diljit Dosanjh at Met Gala 2025 Diljit turned heads at the Met Gala with his Maharaja-inspired look, designed by Prabal Gurung. He wore a white suit paired with a matching drape, turban, and kirpan. His jewellery and regal appearance stole the spotlight. Sharing his look on Instagram, he wrote, "MAIN HOON ਪੰਜਾਬ (Punjab) 😇🙏🏽 #metgala Inspired by the theme of Black Dandyism, I bring my turban, my culture, & my mother tongue 'ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi)' to the MET GALA. Thank you so much dear @prabalgurung @theannawintour @cartier @golecha_jewels @abhilashatd." Diljit Dosanjh's upcoming films Diljit will next be seen in the film Border 2, directed by Anurag Singh and produced by JP Dutta, Nidhi Dutta, and Bhushan Kumar. The film also stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, and Ahan Shetty, and is set to release in cinemas on 23 January 2026. He also has Boney Kapoor's No Entry sequel in the pipeline, which stars Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Didn't she say the N-word?': BLACKPINK's Jennie slammed as she attends Black history-themed Met Gala 2025 amid racism controversy
BLACKPINK's Jennie made a bold statement at the 2025 Met Gala, stepping onto the red carpet in a dramatic Chanel tuxedo ensemble that many hailed as one of her most fashion-forward looks to date. The theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, inspired the singer to channel a mix of elegance and dandyism — a striking departure from her usual red carpet choices. But despite the praise for her fashion, controversy quickly followed. Jennie stuns at the Met Gala 2025 Jennie arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in a sleek black pantsuit paired with an off-the-shoulder top, complete with an extended train flowing behind her. The look was elevated with pearl chains and a bold white-and-black top hat, blending classic Chanel styling with a fresh twist. As the brand's long-time global ambassador, her ensemble felt both tailored and personal, and many fans initially applauded her for stepping outside her fashion comfort zone. However, as photos of Jennie began circulating online, so did criticism. Her attendance drew renewed backlash due to a resurfaced video clip from her pre-debut days, in which she was seen singing lyrics that included the N-word. The clip was recently leaked by someone known online as the 'YG leaker,' reigniting a controversy that many feel Jennie has yet to properly address. Since the videos were taken down here is a whole compilation of Blackpink Jennie and Lisa saying the N-word repeatedly It is worth mentioning that Jennie was born and raised in a westren country BLACKPINK member faces backlash despite standout Chanel look While some fans appreciated her outfit and presence at an event celebrating Black culture and fashion, others called it inappropriate for her to attend without publicly acknowledging the incident. Many pointed out that making a mistake as a rookie is one thing, but ignoring it once you've gained global influence is another. One post read, 'Didn't she say the N-word? You can't show up to a gala honoring Black culture without even addressing that.' One user wrote, "Attending an event honoring Black styles and dandyism when you can't even acknowledge nor apologize for saying a racial slur multiple times against their people is okay, lmao." attending an event honouring black styles and dandyism when you cant even acknowledge nor apologise for saying a racial slur multiple times against their people okay lmao Another simply wrote, "Didn't she say the n-word?" didn't she say the n word… "Going to the Met Gala after refusing to apologize for saying the N-word when the theme this year is Black is crazy," mentioned a third. going to the met gala after refusing to apologize for saying the N word when the theme this year is black is crazy "Just say ni**a, and the whole look will be complete," one user took a sarcastic dig at her. just say nigga and the whole look will be complete For those unversed, this marks Jennie's third consecutive appearance at the Met Gala. Before gracing the iconic red carpet, she also made headlines with her standout performance and style at Coachella last month. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Knee Injury Will Keep LeBron James From 2025 Met Gala
LeBron James will be missing the 2025 Met Gala on Monday night despite being one of the event's honorary chairs. The theme for this year is 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,'and an accompanying exhibit will open to the public at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 10. In a social media post, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar said that he would be unable to attend because of a knee injury he suffered at the end of the NBA regular season. However, he said the family would be represented by his wife, Savannah, who he called 'Queen' in his post: Unfortunately because of my knee injury I sustained at the end of the season I won't be able to attend the Met Gala in NY tonight as so many people have been asking and congratulating me on! Hate to miss an historical event! My beautiful powerful Queen will be there holding the castle down as she always has done! Unfortunately because of my knee injury I sustained at the end of the season I won't be able to attend the Met Gala in NY tonight as so many people have been asking and congratulating me on! Hate to miss an historical event! My beautiful powerful Queen will be there holding the… — LeBron James (@KingJames) May 5, 2025 Kevin Love of the Miami Heat ― who played with James when they were both on the Cleveland Cavaliers ― followed up with an important question: 'Who's the injury replacement?' Who's the injury replacement? — Kevin Love (@kevinlove) May 5, 2025 James dutifully responded with the updated news. Savannah James will be replacing me in the All-Star Met Gala game! She deserves it! — LeBron James (@KingJames) May 5, 2025 Other people responded to King James' post by being fashionably snarky. LeBron James ruling himself out and placing himself on the injury report for the Met Gala is the most LeBron thing ever. — Jordan Schmaltz (@J_Swish24) May 5, 2025 MET GALA INJURY REPORTOUT:Lebron James (mcl sprain)DOUBTFUL:Jason Derulo (Fell Down The Stairs That One Time) — Joey Devine (@JoeyDevine) May 5, 2025 LeBron James downgraded to out for Met Gala — Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) May 5, 2025 So many people accused LeBron of faking an injury to make an excuse for actually faked the injury to get out of being dragged to the Met Gala by his yall look stupid now — LakersSpin (@LakersSpin) May 5, 2025 this is sending me because who was expecting to see lebron james at the met gala 😭😭😭 — Vix 🎸 (@skinnyforlunch) May 5, 2025 LeBron James is a co-chair of tonight's Met Gala — taking place up the street from the courthouse where Diddy's trial began today — and he's canceled due to a 'knee injury'. LOL, sure Jan! 😂 — LIZ CROKIN (@LizCrokin) May 5, 2025 Met Gala 2025: See All The Best And Most WTF Looks From The Red Carpet This Year's Met Gala Theme Is A Brazen Defiance Of Trump's Anti-DEI Agenda
