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☆ 17 Looks That Did the Most at the Met Gala
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-02 | by ( The Styles Desk | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The guest list for the first Monday in May, as the Met Gala is also known, serves as a Rorschach test for whom Anna Wintour deems important, circa now. Many guests wore black and white or suits and gowns embellished with pearls or flowers — favorite motifs of Mr. Lagerfeld. Doja Cat and Jared Leto each paid homage to Choupette, Mr. Lagerfeld’s feline friend. There were many wonderful dresses that paid respect to Mr. Lagerfeld’s legacy — in fact, there were too many to name. So here’s a reminder: The looks that follow did the most at the Met Gala — not necessarily the best, not necessarily the worst, just the most.

CNN —Two Alabama teens have been arrested and face murder charges in the deadly rampage at a weekend Sweet 16 birthday party in Dadeville, state police said Wednesday. “I just want justice for my baby and all the other kids that were involved,” Allen told CNN on Monday. From left to right, Zaniriah Dowdell, Latonya Allen, Alexis Dowdell and Phil Dowdell pose for this undated family photo. You’re strong,” she told Phil. A makeshift memorial sits Wednesday at the scene of the deadly mass shooting in Dadeville, Alabama.

☆ Vintage Red-Carpet Looks Are Having a Moment
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-11 | by ( Fiorella Valdesolo | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

With awards season in full swing comes the red-carpet photo dump of picture-perfect celebrities: Hours have been spent on hair and makeup; limbs are dripping in six-figure jewels; and couture finery abounds. But on Instagram, a different, less fussy era of red-carpet dressing has begun to hold sway via accounts that serve as scrapbooks of what celebrities once wore. The 2002 MTV Video Music Awards as a new fashion touchstone, for example? A post last year on New York stylist and vintage fashion archivist Gabriel Held’s Instagram feed suggested as much, with a carousel of images featuring the likes of Molly Sims and Ashanti in various hip bone–baring, low-slung styles emblematic of the early aughts. “I feel like the Gen Z kids are at a point now where they’re kind of referencing the era that they were born in,” says Held.

☆ Some critically acclaimed films by and about Black people don’t make the Oscars list in a major letdown
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-24 | by ( Michelle Garcia | Michelle Garcia Is The Editorial Director Of Nbcblk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

While the Golden Globes brought several notable nominations and wins for Black performers in television and film, this year’s Oscar nominations look very different. “Till,” starring Danielle Deadwyler as Mamie Till-Mobley, chronicles the 14-year-old’s mother during her quest for justice after her child was brutally murdered. The film earned no Academy Award nominations. “Wakanda Forever” also failed to match the best picture nod earned by 2018’s “Black Panther” — the first superhero movie nominated for the top Oscar. Bassett is also the second oldest Black woman ever nominated for an acting Oscar, behind supporting actress nominee Ruby Dee, who appeared in 2007’s “American Gangster.”

☆ The Best Actors of 2022
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( The New York Times Magazine | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

There are no guarantees for a screen actor anymore. There are no guarantees for a screen actor’s audience. Perhaps that’s why we’ve turned, along with many an actor, to television, where the ground feels more fertile. There is enough outstanding work on television alone to fill a portfolio twice or three times the size of this one. We want to applaud, marvel at and salute the achievement of screen acting, the increasing miracle of it in challenging and confusing circumstances.

☆ Keke Palmer confirms pregnancy in her SNL monologue
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

“Saturday Night Live” returned after the holiday break with host Keke Palmer making a big announcement: She is having a baby! Palmer confirmed the news by unveiling her baby bump during her animated monologue talking about her big year starring in “Nope” and being nominated for an Academy Award, which she quickly acknowledged didn’t actually happen. Palmer, 29, is expecting with her boyfriend, Darius Daulton, the brother of “Insecure” star Sarunas Jackson. Palmer said she knew rumors of her pregnancy had been spreading, so much so that people had congratulated her. Palmer also poked fun at Drake in a sketch focusing on women –“United Tingz of Aubrey” –who previously dated Drake.

☆ Keke Palmer reveals baby bump as part of her ‘Saturday Night Live’ opening monologue
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Some people like singing their good news from the rooftops, but in Keke Palmer’s case, it was done on live television in front of millions of viewers. The actress and comedian hosted “Saturday Night Live” this weekend, and during her opening monologue, revealed she is pregnant with her first child. “I am!” she continued, whipping open her coat to reveal her bare baby bump underneath. “Let the check clear, and then we can get to the damn baby shower,” she joked. Palmer hosted the long-running NBC comedy sketch show alongside musical guest Sza.

☆ Keke Palmer wants her turkey seasoned thanks
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Keke Palmer is set to host “Saturday Night Live” for the first time on Dec. 3, alongside musical guest SZA. I just can’t wait,” Palmer told CNN in a recent interview. And then it’ll just be fun seeing how they do it, you know, on their side of it. Palmer said she’s looking at the hosting gig as kind of a “Broadway-ish” performance. Palmer said her dad does all the cooking and she gets a break.

☆ SZA announces new album ‘S.O.S.’ slated for December release
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Five years after her breakout debut studio album “Ctrl,” R&B singer SZA is ramping up the rollout for her follow-up effort. The new project is called “S.O.S.” and is set for a December release date, according to a new Billboard interview. Her late grandmother appeared throughout the “Ctrl” album in speaking interludes and outros, often offering wise advise to her granddaughter. SZA is set to return to the “Saturday Night Live” stage on December 3 — her second appearance as a solo artist — with Keke Palmer hosting. In early November, she released a teaser video titled “PSA” featuring a new music, which fans interpreted to be an unofficial announcement that a new album was on its way.

He’s always been shining, but on this project he got to shine a little bit more.”Rea Davis. Since the news broke, reactions of shock and devastation have poured in from fans and musicians alike, with many paying homage to Takeoff for his contributions to hip-hop as they mourn his loss. The group released a trilogy of albums, “Culture,” “Culture II” and “Culture III,” with the first two reaching No. Atlanta’s V-103 has received nonstop calls from grieving radio listeners who have been sharing what Takeoff meant to them, according to WXIA. But, Lakeyta Bonnette-Bailey, an associate professor of political science at Georgia State University who specializes in hip-hop culture, said gun violence is not a “hip-hop problem.”“It’s not hip-hop that’s overly violent.

Amazon has announced that its Prime Music service is now expanding its library to over 100 million songs — a drastic improvement from the original two million songs the service initially offered. In addition to more songs, Amazon Music also now offers ad-free podcasts, including exclusive shows. That said, Amazon Music Prime still has some key limitations compared to the more expensive Amazon Music Unlimited plan. Here's a full breakdown of what Amazon Music Prime does and does not offer following this new update. What's now included with Amazon Music PrimeAmazon Music Prime comes with a ton of great features making it a solid music streaming choice for Prime members who don't want to pay extra.

☆ Stars pay tribute to Takeoff on social media
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —The tragic shooting death of rapper Takeoff has prompted several stars to take to social media to honor the fallen artist. Takeoff, who was part of the successful group Migos, died early Tuesday morning after shots were fired at a Houston, Texas bowling and pool hall. Ja Rule aired his grievances surrounding Takeoff’s violent death on Twitter, writing, “this sh*t has to STOP… sending love to friends and family”. Gucci Mane, who recently collaborated with Takeoff on the track “Us vs. Them,” wrote on Instagram, “This broke my heart” upon learning the news. Kelly Rowland shared an Instagram Story in which she exclaimed, “There are NO WORDS” over a news snippet about Takeoff’s death.

☆ O țară din Pacific anunță că a vaccinat toată populația adultă
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-12 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

O mică țară insulară din Pacific a anunțat că a vaccinat toată populația adultă cu prima doză de vaccin anti-Covid. Este vorba despre Republica Nauru, care s-a felicitat pentru recordul mondial obținut astfel în doar patru săptămâni. Este vorba atât despre populația adultă din țară, cât și despre străinii veniți. El a spus că riscul crește cu fiecare persoană care vine în țară și a dat ca exemplu India pentru a arăta cât de repede se poate schimba situația pandemică. Nauru a primit doze de vaccin AstraZeneca prin programul mondial Covax care vizează susținerea imunizării în țările mai sărace.

Persons: Kieren Keke Organizations: Nauru Locations: Pacific, Republica Nauru, Nauru, India

☆ O femeie din China, condamnată la închisoare după reportajele făcute despre carantina din Wuhan
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-28 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

O "cetăţeană jurnalistă" chineză, arestată după reportajele făcute despre carantina din Wuhan, a fost condamnată, luni, la 4 ani de închisoare, potrivit avocatului ei, relatează France Presse. "Părea foarte abătută când a fost anunţată hotărârea", a declarat el pentru AFP. Concret, instanţa a acuzat-o că a difuzat informaţii false pe internet, a declarat celălalt avocat al ei, Zhang Keke. În articolele pe care le-a difuzat online, Zhang a denunţat în special lockdown-ul impus la Wuhan, menţionând "o încălcare gravă a drepturilor omului". Zhang Zhan se afla în greva foamei din iunie şi a fost hrănită cu forţa cu ajutorul unui tub nazal, potrivit avocaţilor săi.

Persons: Zhang Zhan, Xi, AFP . Concret, instanţa, Zhang Keke, Zhang, Chen Qiushi, Bin, Li Organizations: France, Agerpres Locations: Wuhan, Shanghai, Chinei

☆ O femeie din China a fost condamnată la închisoare după reportajele făcute despre carantina din Wuhan
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-28 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

"Părea foarte abătută când a fost anunţată hotărârea", a declarat el pentru AFP. Concret, instanţa a acuzat-o că a difuzat informaţii false pe internet, a declarat celălalt avocat al ei, Zhang Keke. În articolele pe care le-a difuzat online, Zhang a denunţat în special lockdown-ul impus la Wuhan, menţionând "o încălcare gravă a drepturilor omului". Zhang Zhan se afla în greva foamei din iunie şi a fost hrănită cu forţa cu ajutorul unui tub nazal, potrivit avocaţilor săi. În afară de Zhang Zhan, alţi trei cetăţeni jurnalişti, Chen Qiushi, Fang Bin şi Li Zehua, au fost de asemenea plasaţi în detenţie după ce au dezvăluit evenimentele.

Persons: Zhang Zhan, Xi, AFP . Concret, instanţa, Zhang Keke, Zhang, Chen Qiushi, Bin, Li Organizations: Agerpres Locations: Shanghai, Wuhan, Chinei

„Părea foarte abătută când a fost anunţată hotărârea", a declarat el pentru AFP. Concret, instanţa a acuzat-o că a difuzat informaţii false pe internet, a declarat celălalt avocat al ei, Zhang Keke. În articolele pe care le-a difuzat online, Zhang a denunţat în special lockdown-ul impus la Wuhan, menţionând „o încălcare gravă a drepturilor omului”. Zhang Zhan se afla în greva foamei din iunie şi a fost hrănită cu forţa cu ajutorul unui tub nazal, potrivit avocaţilor săi. În afară de Zhang Zhan, alţi trei cetăţeni jurnalişti, Chen Qiushi, Fang Bin şi Li Zehua, au fost de asemenea plasaţi în detenţie după ce au dezvăluit evenimentele.

Persons: Zhang Zhan, Xi, AFP . Concret, instanţa, Zhang Keke, Zhang, Chen Qiushi, Bin, Li Organizations: Agerpres Locations: Shanghai, Wuhan, Chinei

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