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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
No 69-Year-Old Looks Like Kris Jenner IRL. Not Even Kris Jenner.
Illustration by Allure; Source images: Getty Images, Adobe Stock You will forgive me if the number of times I've uttered, 'Geezus Christ,' in the past few days has hit some kind of record. I was asked to write something about Kris Jenner's new face (you have presumably seen at least some of the flood of photos and online conversations that have saturated news and social media feeds since its debut a couple of weeks ago). I've consequently spent what now feels like half my life peering at many of those photos and drowning in mostly vacuous content about what appears to be her vastly changed appearance. I say 'appears to be' because there's really no way of knowing what Kris Jenner actually looks like. Which is one of the reasons for my incessant muttering. I've examined so many photos of the Kardashians/Jenners at this point that I can't even tell them apart. (Not that I was an expert at that even before this week.) The resemblance between Kris and Kim—I think it's Kim—after Kris's most recent facial renovation is similar enough that in photos they look like AI sisters, if not twins. Yet there's a 25-year age difference between them; one of them has birthed six children, is a grandmother of 13, and is only five years younger than I am at the cusp of 75. But in photos, the Kris/Kim's look basically the same age. Geezus Christ. I want to make it clear from the start that I don't judge anyone for their aesthetic choices, my attitude being: It's tough enough trying to reconcile the fact that, as mortals, we could vanish at any moment, so: Whatever gets you through the night. If that requires an all-out effort to diminish the manifestations of your gradual physical deterioration, bless you—go for it. The problem for me isn't, then, choosing to have plastic surgery. The problem is the way the results of that choice are represented in our news and social media feeds. Bottom-line, we're fed a steady diet of… junk food. Prime example: I just watched a plastic surgeon detail on his million-plus follower YouTube channel each step as he determined them, year by year, of Kris's facial evolution. But the photos he used to demonstrate the work she had done were obviously heavily filtered or otherwise edited. So, though he may have extensive experience with facial anatomy, without access to Kris's actual face, he was basically spinning a tale. At the end of the story, an estimated cost of the proposed work pops up: Not the kind of elective surgery money you or I will likely ever enjoy. But—this surgeon points out—you can afford the skin care he's selling, at a much more reasonable price. Small consolation for the sad fact that we can't afford the procedures Kris may or may not have had to make her look like—well, I have no idea what she actually looks like. And neither do you. Geezus Christ. I did find a 2022 video of Kris without makeup, promoting Kim's SKKN skin-care line. Barefaced, she looks very different, nicely preserved, like any well-cared-for civilian you might run into shopping for skin care at your local Walgreen's (you can only buy SKKN online… but you get my gist). According to many accounts, including some of her own, Kris had submitted to, by then, more than one facelift, a panoply of in-office treatments including neurotoxin, microneedling, and whatever else you might think of—or might not even think of, like an earlobe reduction—but her face still looks appropriately, pleasantly, if not excessively lived-in. Her glow, she claims, is due to the seven-step before-bed skin-care routine she has just demonstrated. Geezus Christ. I have no idea what she actually looks like. And neither do you. In the May 2025 version of Kris, she's presenting with a generally smaller face, a more tapered chin, softly oval face shape, and an emphasized jawline. Her new hairstyle, with bangs and a bow, is kittenish. In fact, the whole impression bears a remarkable resemblance to a classic anime girl, a look achieved not only with a facelift and other procedures, but maybe with weight loss, and definitely with elaborately and skillfully applied makeup, a more youthful hairstyle, and on most of these photos: digital filters. (While the Internet has been awash in images of Kris Jenner, I could find only two that were captured in the wild and not coming to us from her owned-and-operated social feed.) This iteration, in its freakish youthfulness and unnatural perfection is what finally shifted my Geezus Christ into the more secular Holy sh*t. Not because of the magic performed by a plastic surgeon, a makeup artist, a hairstylist, and the filters. It's because this artificial representation is being welcomed not only as if it were real, but as if it were achievable—and even desired—through aesthetic procedures. Some of the recent headlines include Kris Jenner's New Look Stuns Fans, Kris Jenner's Glow-up Sparks Positive Reactions, and from this very outlet, Kris Jenner's New Face Is a Great Case for Keeping Plastic Surgery Old School (although this did stand apart as a reported story on the surgical specifics of the type of facelift Jenner's surgeon is known to perform). I can't really say what beauty is. But I can say what it is not. It is not this, this 'sanitized digital simulacra of selfhood that appears online,' as Sophie Gilbert elegantly put it recently in The Atlantic. Nobody looks like Kris. Not even Kris. The detriments to our mental health of what Gilbert calls the 'subtle psychic violence' of the desire resulting from exposure to these simulacra are well-documented. Is there any hope for a more reasonable, healthier, more human and reality-based approach to beauty? The facial plastic surgeon Steven Dayan has proposed a model, as reported in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, called the 'Special Theory of Relativity for Attractiveness.' An editorial published in the Journal of Aesthetic and Clinical Dermatology distills it this way: Dayan suggests that 'the pursuit of physical beauty alone is not enough, that… people also desire to appear genuine and feel confident. In other words, attractiveness is a multidimensional concept comprising beauty, genuineness, and self-esteem, with 'naturalness' being an interpretation of the optimal balance of these factors. It is a reminder that beauty, like time, is a relative concept, shaped by individual perspectives and cultural contexts.' Holy sh*t. What a divine idea! Read more from Valerie Monroe: At 74, I Don't Consider the Words 'Old Lady' Derogatory Mikey Madison Winning Best Actress Over Demi Moore Isn't Ageism Thank You, Bridget Jones, for Still Looking Like Bridget Jones Originally Appeared on Allure
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Adobe launches the Photoshop Beta app for Android: Everything you need to know
After months of waiting, Android users can finally get their hands on Adobe Photoshop. Adobe has officially launched the Photoshop Beta app for Android smartphones and tablets, offering a robust set of features including AI-powered tools and access to Adobe Stock. The app mirrors many of the capabilities from the desktop version, allowing users to create, edit, and retouch images on the go. Best of all, during the beta phase, most tools are free to use. Why the delay for Android? Adobe released the Photoshop iPhone app in February 2025, and its absence on Android had left many users wondering why. The main reason behind the delay appears to be Android's fragmented ecosystem—a wide variety of screen sizes, resolutions, and hardware configurations makes it far more complex to optimise than Apple's tightly controlled environment. This complexity required extra development time to ensure consistent performance across devices. Tablet support at last In a welcome change, the Photoshop Beta app supports both Android smartphones and tablets. Previous Adobe mobile apps offered limited or no support for Android tablets, but this release aims to change that. To run the app, your device must be running Android 11 or newer and have at least 6GB of RAM. Adobe recommends 8GB RAM or more for best performance. Key Features of Photoshop Beta for Android The Android version packs in several core Photoshop tools, many of which are powered by Adobe Firefly AI: Layers and masking: Allows users to stack and manage multiple image elements just like on a desktop. Allows users to stack and manage multiple image elements just like on a desktop. Selection tools: Offers precision tools to isolate objects or specific parts of the image. Offers precision tools to isolate objects or specific parts of the image. Brush tools: Includes Spot Healing Brush, Clone Stamp and other retouching tools. Includes Spot Healing Brush, Clone Stamp and other retouching tools. Generative Fill: Thanks to Firefly AI, users can add, remove, or alter objects using simple text prompts. Thanks to Firefly AI, users can add, remove, or alter objects using simple text prompts. Adjustment layers & blend modes: Advanced control for colour grading and creative edits. Advanced control for colour grading and creative edits. Free Adobe Stock assets: Access to a large library of stock photos, illustrations, and design elements. These features bring a desktop-like editing experience to mobile, making professional-level photo editing more accessible than ever on Android. Pricing and availability Currently, the Photoshop Beta app is completely free, including access to Adobe Stock assets. This generous access is a marked contrast to the iPhone version, which requires a subscription from the outset. However, Adobe has confirmed that once the beta period ends, a subscription model will likely be introduced for Android users, mirroring the pricing on iOS. First Published Date: 05 Jun, 15:48 IST
UPI
6 days ago
- Health
- UPI
Low-calorie diets might increase risk of depression
People on low-calorie diets scored higher for symptoms of depression, compared with those not dieting, researchers reported. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Counting calories isn't simply a bummer, it might actually increase your risk of depression, a new study says. People on low-calorie diets scored higher for symptoms of depression, compared with those not dieting, researchers reported Tuesday in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. Overweight people and men were particularly vulnerable to the mood changes that come with a low-calorie diet, results show. "Calorie-restricted diets were associated with higher depressive symptom scores, which contrasts with the findings of earlier controlled studies," concluded a team led by senior researcher Dr. Venkat Bhat, an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Toronto. "Additionally, biological men and overweight individuals appear more vulnerable to the negative effects of restrictive eating," the team added. Cutting calories might also rob the brain of nutrients needed to maintain a balanced mood, researchers speculated. For the study, researchers tracked the health of more than 28,500 participants in the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between 2007 and 2018. These people all had completed a questionnaire assessing symptoms of depression, and also were asked if they were following any particular diet. In all, just under 8% of participants reported symptoms of depression. Researchers categorized everyone based on their dietary pattern, including diets that restricted calories, diets that cut specific nutrients like carbs or fat or diets established to help manage health problems like diabetes or heart disease. About 87% of people weren't on any diet at all, while 8% followed a low-calorie diet, 3% a nutrient-restrictive diet, and 2% a dietary pattern for health reasons, researchers said. Those on calorie-restrictive diets scored higher on depression symptoms than those following no diet, results show. Overweight people following either a low-calorie or nutrient-restrictive diet scored even higher still, researchers found. And any sort of diet at all affected men's moods, the study says. These findings directly contradict previous studies which found that low-calorie diets eased depression, researchers said. "This discrepancy may arise because prior studies were primarily randomized controlled trials where participants adhered to carefully designed diets ensuring balanced nutrient intake," the researchers added. In real life, calorie-restricted diets often result in nutritional deficiencies and stress that can worsen symptoms of depression, the team noted. For example, glucose and fatty acids are critical for brain health. "Diets low in carbohydrates (glucose) or fats (omega-3s) may theoretically worsen brain function and exacerbate cognitive-affective symptoms, especially in men with greater nutritional needs," the team wrote. People on such diets also might become depressed if they fail to lose weight or if they weight-cycle, dropping pounds only to put them back on again, researchers said. Dr. Sumantra Ray, chief scientist and executive director of the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health in Britain, reviewed the findings. He said the new study "adds to the emerging evidence linking dietary patterns and mental health, raising important questions about whether restrictive diets which are low in nutrients considered beneficial for cognitive health, such as omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12, may precipitate depressive symptoms." However, Ray added that the observed effects on depression were relatively small. "Further well-designed studies that accurately capture dietary intake and minimize the impact of chance and confounding are needed to continue this important line of inquiry," he said in a news release. More information The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has more on the health effects of low-calorie diets. Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
Scotsman
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Scotsman
When is the Strawberry Moon 2025? Here's why the full moon in June is special
The full moon rising above hills in Scotland | Jitka / Adobe Stock The 2025 Strawberry Moon will be larger in the sky than normal following an 18.6 year lunar cycle. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Each month the full moon rises, with cultures around the world each assigning it a name. Most commonly known as the Strawberry Moon - though it is also known as the rose moon or the hot moon - it is the final full moon of Spring. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Heralding the beginning of summer, in 2025 the Strawberry Moon will be the lowest of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Here's what you need to know about June's Strawberry Moon. June 2025 full moon: Strawberry Moon will appear even larger in the sky than normal June's full moon is always one of the lowest in the year north of the equator, as it opposite from the sun. However this year, it is even lower than usual due to a 'major lunar standstill' in December 2024. Every 18.6 years, the moon reaches the extremes of its orbit around the Earth which affects how it rises and sets in the sky. As a result of this almost 19-year lunar cycle, June's low Strawberry Moon will appear even larger in the sky than it truly is, a phenomenon known as the 'Moon illusion'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad When is the full moon in June 2025? In June, the Strawberry Moon will become full at 8.44am on Wednesday, June 11 in the UK. However, as it will become full so early in the day your best chance to see the moon will be on Tuesday, June 11 after it rises at dusk. An entry fee is being considered for Calanais Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis to support conservation of the site amid rising visitor numbers. PIC: Getty. | AFP via Getty Images The Strawberry Moon in Scotland If you are hoping to view the lunar event in truly spectacular fashion, in Scotland you can gather at the Calanais standing stones on the Isle of Lewis. Alongside Stonehenge and Newgrange, historical sites such as these appear aligned with moonrise and moonset during lunar standstills like we are set to experience. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Why is it called the Strawberry Moon? While it is known by a variety of names, June's full moon is known as the Strawberry Moon as in North America it is the month in which the fruit is harvested. Many moon names come from Native American culture, as the lunar cycle was how they kept track of time.
India Today
6 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Adobe launches Photoshop on Android, offers Firefly AI and other premium features free
Adobe has officially launched the Photoshop app for Android. The app currently in beta version, is free to download from the Google Play Store. The apps include Firefly-powered generative AI features like Generative Fill, Adobe Stock assets, Magic wand. Adobe debuted with the mobile version of Photoshop on iOS earlier this expansion is part of Adobe's mobile strategy, which aims to offer mobile users access to professional photo editing tools like quick photo retouching, digital art creation, and social media content production. 'Photoshop mobile makes it easy to create wherever inspiration strikes, from designing cover art, to a video thumbnail, a vision board, or capturing an idea on the go,' says the company. advertisementAdobe Photoshop app features Adobe says that its new Android app and the iOS app includes several core features like layering, Firefly-powered Generative Fill with additional capabilities coming soon. Layering and masking: Users can combine and edit multiple elements with layers and apply non-destructive edits using tools: Object Select and Magic Wand allow users to isolate parts of an image quickly and tools: Tools like the Spot Healing Brush and Clone Stamp make it easier to retouch and refine images on the Fill: One of the most notable features, powered by Adobe's Firefly AI, lets users add, remove, or modify elements in an image using text-based layers and blend modes: More advanced tools give experienced users flexibility to fine-tune their Adobe Stock assets: This includes a curated selection of images and design resources by Adobe available to users directly within the to Adobe the features in the mobile aims to cater to both beginners and experienced Photoshop users who want access to essential photo editing tools from their Photoshop app availability and requirementsThe Photoshop app is currently in beta and is now available for download via the Google Play Store for devices running Android 11 or later. To ensure a smooth experience, Adobe recommends a minimum of 6GB RAM, although 8GB or more is suggested for optimal app is free to use during the beta phase, and all features—including premium ones like Firefly-powered Generative Fill—are currently accessible without a subscription. Although Adobe has not specified how long the beta period will last or whether a paid model will follow. But we are expecting the final version soon. Meanwhile, the iOS version of Photoshop mobile is available on the Apple App Store and is getting regular updates alongside its Android to use Adobe Photoshop appOnce downloaded from the Google Play Store or the Apple App store users will need to log into or sign up with the account. After that users can use the available tools to edit their photos. For additional guidance, the app also includes tutorials built directly into the app, which guide users through key workflows like layering, object selection, and using generative AI the app also includes on-app learning modules which users can checkout to familiarise themselves with the mobile interface, while community forums offer support, feedback, and a space to share creative work.
