Rita Ora is making the most of her trip to New York City, showcasing her designer wardrobe on the city's sidewalks. The singer attended a free concert at Brooklyn Bridge Park and was spotted in various outfits from her favorite designer Pucci, including a risqué look with tiny hotpants and a racy corset for a night out. Rita also cheered on Chelsea football team at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where she acted as their "lucky charm" during their 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain. She has been doing press in NYC, including an appearance on Elvis Duran and the Morning Show, where she discussed her friendship with late singer Liam Payne and admitted to still thinking about him from time to time.
K-pop boy band SF9 is set to embark on a concert tour titled "2025 SF9 Live Fantasy #5 Love Dawn," with the first leg scheduled in Helsinki, Finland, on October 8, followed by performances in London and Warsaw. The group will reunite for the first time in three years with six members, marking their return after a two-year hiatus.
Shila Amzah Defends Nabila Huda Against Amy Search
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Malaysian singer Shila Amzah publicly expressed her support for Nabila Huda after the latter spoke about her family situation and relationship with her father, ND Lala, in an interview. Shila Amzah clarified that she had also experienced a similar family situation, having seen her father divorce his wife of 34 years, who is now Amy Search's wife. Shila Amzah stated that she was open to reconciliation with Amy Search only if there was a change in her attitude, and described the incident as unacceptable in the industry regardless of one's status.
Stray Kids have collaborated with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club on a limited-edition away kit for their "dominATE" world tour. The joint design combines the band's aesthetic with the football team's identity, featuring both groups' logos and Nike branding. The collaboration marks the first time a K-pop artist has performed at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which will host Stray Kids' concerts in London on Friday and Saturday.
The artist Stutzman's work features stoic yet grotesque figures, often with a pastel color palette reminiscent of New Wave cinema and animation. Her subjects appear to be from a shared girlhood, recognizable in posture but unplaceable in appearance, with bodies that ripple like soft clay under pressure. Emotion is conveyed through the body, not just the mind, resulting in portraits of overwhelm with details such as furrowed eyebrows, rosy cheeks, and slack mouths.
Tate Loans Masterpieces to Royal Academy Exhibition
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The Tate has loaned its collection to the Royal Academy for an exhibition on Pre-Raphaelite and other masters, including works by John Everett Millais, which have significantly influenced our perception of Victorian womanhood and Shakespearean heroines.
The New York Times has shifted its approach to critics, bringing in fresh perspectives to core disciplines as it expands coverage beyond traditional reviews, a move led by critic Jodi Michel who credits her team with expanding into new visual and video projects and features.
Ukraine Recovers Stolen Cultural Treasures with Coalition Launch
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Ukrainian Minister Tochytskyi has launched a coalition with culture ministers to rescue cultural assets from combat zones, protect artifacts in dual-use shelters, and return illegally taken Ukrainian heritage to Ukraine. The move comes as 1.7 million Ukrainian artifacts are currently under Russian occupation.
Shinsuke Sakimoto, CEO of Valuence Holdings Inc., has acquired the first-ever Birkin bag for $10 million at Sotheby's Paris, making it the most valuable handbag ever sold. The bag was once used by British-French actress and singer Jane Birkin. Winning this bid is a defining moment for Valuence, cementing its reputation as a trader of exceptional pre-owned items such as accessories, watches, jewelry, and rare collectibles.