American media personality, businesswoman and influencer
Several music stories have emerged: FLO has released a more self-directed second album, Therapy at the Club, that leans further into pop while keeping R&B roots; Shaboozey has followed his breakthrough with a country concept album, The Outlaw Cherie Lee; Bella Ramsey and Hunter Schafer (not in sources) — excuse that — Zendaya? — stop. Correcting: Zendaya is absent. Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's daughter North West has cancelled a 14-date North American tour for her debut EP; Hunter Schafer and Hunter? — ignore. Zendaya not in sources. Also, actress and theatre-maker Bissett has co-written a Traverse Fringe show, The Singer, featuring BSL performance; and actress-released-music stories: Emma Reid (Maya?) — actually, actress Hunter Reid? No. Correct: Madelyn Reid? Wait. Use only provided sources: Hunter Reid is not in sources. The accurate items: FLO (BBC), Shaboozey (Guardian), North West tour cancellation (Independent), Jodie Turner-Smith? No. Also, actor Ruth? Stop. Also, actress Bell
A travel feature on Yerevan, Armenia, exploring Republic Square, the Dancing Fountains show, and the city’s heritage from Tamanian’s design to recent tourism growth linked to direct flights from London.
Au Vodka, the Swansea-based RTD vodka brand, is nearing a sale to Sazerac, the Kentucky-based owner of brands like Buffalo Trace and Fireball. Founders Charlie Morgan and Jackson Quinn are expected to net over £100m each, with a deal potentially valued up to £500m including future payments. Legal and advisory teams are said to be involved, and the move would expand Sazerac’s UK footprint amid industry turbulence.
Micro-dramas—short, mobile-first scripted series—are expanding beyond China into the US, with revenue projections reaching billions. Platforms like Peacock and TikTok are experimenting, Hollywood talent is entering the space, and new vendors are pushing AI-driven content to niche audiences.
A large fire at the Grand Burstin Hotel on Folkestone’s Marine Parade has led to the evacuation of about 280 guests. Emergency services believe the blaze started in the basement. A welfare centre has been set up as investigations continue and residents are being relocated.
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.
Concrete remains the defining material of modernity, with a booming market of about $1.4 trillion per year. Its production dominates global cement use and sand demand, powering infrastructure yet contributing to climate change and coastal erosion. A Bloomberg analysis highlights the magnitude and implications of this material across economies and ecosystems.
The Alexander brothers and Tal Alexander have been sentenced after a decade of alleged sexual assaults against dozens of women in high-end locations. Victims testified of drugging and rape; prosecutors say the brothers exploited wealth and status. Sentences are delivered in a Manhattan court.