American media figure, entrepreneur and public figure
A wave of new music sees artists blending genres and asserting creative independence. From Labrinth’s Cosmic Opera Act II to FLO’s Therapy at the Club and Shaboozey’s country-infused album, creators push for control over their work while embracing broader collaborations.
A journalist describes Yerevan’s Republic Square and Dancing Fountains, exploring the Pink City’s heritage, modern life, and recent tourism growth linked to direct flights from London and broader regional appeal.
Au Vodka, the Swansea-based RTD vodka brand known for its gold bottles, is nearing a sale to Sazerac. Founders Charlie Morgan and Jackson Quinn are expected to net over £100m each. The deal, first reported by Sky News, would deepen Sazerac’s UK footprint and follows Au Vodka’s rapid growth and US expansion.
Micro-dramas—short, mobile-first series—are expanding from China to the US, with revenue projections reaching billions. Platforms like Peacock and TikTok are experimenting, while Hollywood talent enters the space, signaling a broader shift in how audiences pay for and consume portable entertainment.
The Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone has seen a large fire that forced about 280 guests to evacuate. Kent Fire and Rescue Service confirms the blaze started in the basement; police are treating it as suspicious. A welfare centre is assisting evacuees as investigations continue.
Bob Mackie, a legendary fashion and costume designer known for dazzling looks for Cher, Dolly Parton, Elton John and more, has died at 87. His career spanned six decades with nine Emmys and a Tony, and his designs shaped show business fashion while remaining controversial and iconic.
Eight individuals were found guilty in a Paris jewel heist tied to Kim Kardashian during Fashion Week. The court has awarded a receptionist €109,516 in damages and the hotel €50,000; Kardashian’s stylist received €1. The bylines and statements describe the case as a terrifying event that has shaped ongoing advocacy for justice and accountability.
Kardashian has moved on after last year’s verdicts. A former hotel receptionist has been awarded 109,516 euros in damages; the hotel receives 50,000 euros, and stylist Simone Harouche gets 1 euro. The court confirmed the eight robbers were convicted, with no further prison time. Kardashian says the decision emphasizes accountability and justice and she remains committed to advocacy.
John Wilson’s feature documentary on concrete blends humor with urgent questions about the built environment and its environmental cost, as he navigates a chaotic journey from a Hallmark workshop to a Kardashian dinner while seeking a clear through-line for his film.