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Emily Yahr Last week, tabloid magazine Us Weekly posted a brief tweet to its 2.1 million followers: “#FreeBritney,” the message read. The hashtag was alongside photos of fans protesting in Los Angeles, where pop star Britney Spears testified in a virtual hearing to request that her conservatorship be terminated, saying that she felt traumatised by the “abusive” legal arrangement. The tweet did not go over well. In the replies, Twitter users quickly posted the magazine’s past covers, with headlines such as “Britney: Out of Control”, “Britney the Bridezilla” and “Brit Slammed By Parenting Coach: Sick!” Fans skewered the tabloid for relentlessly covering Spears’s troubles with sometimes unflattering photos and angles that painted the singer as unstable, only to now post a pro-Spears tweet with a trendy hashtag. Us Weekly…
Giorgio Armani thinks the pandemic has changed how he “communicates fashion”. The 86-year-old fashion designer recently returned for his first fashion show since the pandemic began and has realised the lockdown has taught him how to display his shows in different formats. He told Vogue: “I am not sure if this is the future of fashion. What I know is that what we went through over the past months has been a terrible experience, but one that came with a lesson. I think we have learned that we can communicate fashion in a different way. So, for the future, I see real shows mixed with digital entertainment for the public who won’t attend the shows, which I hope will be more intimate like they used to be.” However, the Italian…
La La Anthony puts her son before her work. The 41-year-old actress – who has Kiyan, 14, with Carmelo Anthony – has made it clear that her teenager will always be her top priority, regardless of what she has planned for her career. Speaking on The Tamron Hall Show, she said: “As long as I prioritise him first, then kind of everything else falls into place after that. But Kiyan comes before any job or anything at all times, and everyone I work with or anyone who’s a part of what I’m doing knows that.” The Power star said she has had to raise her son differently because of her fame. “He just got an Instagram probably like a month ago, and he asked me every day for the last…
Thobile Mazibuko thobile.mazibuko@inl.co.za We love a man who dresses well. But his outfits look even more dapper when accompanied by a blissful fragrance. As a man, your cologne should leave an impression before you even introduce yourself. A beautiful scent will not only make you feel good, but will also make a remarkable statement to those around you. With that said, these are the top 5 fragrances you can try this season. Mercedes Benz The Move With an aromatic Fougère of dynamic accents, this fragrance will make you stand out from the rest. It has layers of grapefruit, the spicy notes of cardamom and the fragrant tenderness of apple blossom. The combination of geranium with an innovative salty marine accord gives it its modernity. Y from YSL Beauté Y Le…
Nosipho Nyide nosipho.nyide@inl.co.za Like most lifestyle changes, giving up alcohol, whether permanently or temporarily, requires a mindset change. Fiona Beckett in her book, How to Drink Without Drinking: Celebratory alcohol-free drinks for any time of the day, explains how people can opt for a more alcohol-free lifestyle. Only you will know whether you’ll find it easier to cut alcohol out completely – even for a limited period – or just drink on fewer occasions, but it pays to make a plan. Beckett offers the following tips to help you along your journey: Set a personal goal You have to start somewhere, but make it realistic. Two alcohol-free days a week is doable for most of us, most likely after the weekend. Three is better still – preferably in a row.…
staff reporter Winter is usually associated with gloomy, cold days but some eye-catching plants could help brighten up the vibes. A good way to get into a positive mindset is by getting flowers, especially ones that will help purify the air in your home. Here are some air-purifying plants we are obsessed with: Peace Lily aka Spathiphyllum Perfect for removing trichloroethylene, benzene, acetone, and alcohols from the air, the peace lily is not only stunning to look at but will actually make a difference in your home. Just be cautious of the plant’s high toxicity and keep it out of the reach of children and pets. Snake Plant aka Sansevieria Trifasciata According to reports the snake plant can take in carbon dioxide and releases oxygen during the night. Many people…
