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Katie Holmes pairs casual NYC look with water-resistant Vivaia boots
Katie Holmes was spotted in New York City wearing Vivaia Aida Square-Toe Knee-High Boots, a $239 pair featuring a velvet and wool knit upper and water-repellent properties. The boots, which are currently discounted on Amazon, offer a block heel option and are praised for comfort and fit. Holmes paired the footwear with a Donegal sweater and jeans, continuing her casual chic style as fall weather arrives.

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Beatty seeks court order to bar Kennedy Center demolition amid Trump photo controversy
Rep. Joyce Beatty pressed a federal judge to clarify that the Kennedy Center cannot be demolished, citing a photo of President Trump reviewing a document that appeared related to its demolition, as the center faces renovation-related shutdowns and ongoing political fights over its future.

Cher's 1986 Oscar Dress: Bob Mackie's Bedazzled Defiance
Cher’s 1986 Oscars gown—a bedazzled black ensemble with a towering headdress by Bob Mackie—was a deliberate public salvo after her Mask nomination snub, epitomizing their long collaboration and Mackie’s theatrical fashion legacy with stars like Tina Turner and Diana Ross; Mackie died at 87.

Sydney Sweeney’s Provocative Betting Ad Sparks Athlete Backlash
A one-minute ad for the sports-betting app Novig stars Sydney Sweeney in provocative, near-nude shots, drawing sharp backlash from athletes and fueling debate about the boundaries and strategy of celebrity-led sports marketing.

Wolverine’s heart stands out, but the combat feels shopworn
Washington Post reviewer Gene Park praises Marvel’s Wolverine for its striking visuals and Logan-centered storytelling, yet notes the arcade-style combat feels familiar and without ambition, relying on quick-time events rather than deeper gameplay.

Senior Sexfluencers Go Viral as Older Voices Redefine Online Talk
Older influencers are turning frank discussions about sex into sizable online audiences, challenging ageism while drawing trolls. 61-year-olds Suzanne Noble and Peter Marriott host the podcast “Sex Advice for Seniors,” sharing experiences and expert insights on aging and sexual health, illustrating a broader shift in how society talks about sex in later life.

Tracking each other: how family location apps flip the script
A Washington Post Style piece explores how location-sharing apps meant to help parents monitor kids are backfiring, as teens increasingly track their parents too. With about a third of parents using location sharing and many youths checking in on adults, experts warn about privacy risks and growing anxiety, urging families to set clear boundaries, trust each other, and rethink how these tools are used.

Stella Lefty’s TikTok rise sparks nepo baby backlash
Stella Lefty, a billionaire’s daughter and rising country-pop star, saw her breakout hit “Boston” explode on TikTok, fueling a wave of online backlash labeling her a “nepo baby” while some defend her talent and fan appeal; the coverage ties her online fame to high-profile moments like a Grand Ole Opry backstage with St. Jude patients and performances at Stagecoach.

Gen Z Rewrites the Hello: A New Era of Phone Etiquette
A New York Times Style piece examines Gen Z’s evolving approach to phone greetings, where many young people skip the traditional 'Hello' in favor of casual, playful openings (for example, saying 'Bello' in Minionese) while older generations still default to a simple 'Hi'—reflecting broader shifts in communication and social etiquette.

Amelia Dimoldenberg Ends Chicken Shop Date After 12-Year Run
Amelia Dimoldenberg announced she is shutting down Chicken Shop Date, the eight-minute YouTube interview series set in a London fried‑chicken shop, after more than a decade and 100+ episodes that generated viral moments and drew a large following; she teased a few more episodes before the show officially closes.

A Jeans Moment That Sparked a Swedish Fashion Wave
Jonny Johansson, Acne Studios’ creative director, recalls that one self-designed pair of jeans 30 years ago sparked Acne’s global rise, a momentum amplified by a New York denim campaign shot with Nan Goldin as Acne marks its 30th anniversary.