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John Green examines fame, online attention and genuine relationships
John Green’s success with The Fault in Our Stars brought immense readership, film adaptations and public attention, but also intrusive behaviour and an uneasy relationship with fame. His new adult novel, Hollywood, Ending, explores the pressures of celebrity culture and the attention economy, arguing that art and genuine relationships may offer more lasting value than…
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Clavicular Posts Video After Being Charged With Rape and Drugging: ‘Theres Better Ways to Make Money Then Suing Someone’
Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular has posted videos suggesting that someone involved in rape and drugging allegations is motivated by money. The posts come after prosecutors in Massachusetts charged him with rape, drugging someone for sexual intercourse and providing alcohol to a person under 21; he denies the allegations. The charges were filed on 8 September over…
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Giada De Laurentiis eliminated as Viral Hits Night breaks vote records
Dancing With the Stars season 35 held its “Viral Hits Night” episode on Tuesday, in which couples performed routines choreographed to popular internet songs. Giada De Laurentiis and her partner Alan Bersten were eliminated following the episode, which achieved record-breaking viewership with more fan votes than both season premiere episodes combined and exceeding the entire…
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Massachusetts youth hockey player suspended after vicious slashing incident goes viral
An 11-year-old ice hockey player from the Bay State Breakers in Massachusetts has been suspended indefinitely after a video showing him delivering a two-handed slash to the head of an opposing player went viral on social media. The incident occurred during a game against the South Shore Kings at a rink in Foxboro and prompted…
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Simone Biles buys a new Porsche because her old one now carries the unmistakable stench of theft
Simone Biles has revealed she is purchasing a new Porsche after her Porsche GTS was stolen from her Chicago-area home by three masked men. Although the vehicle was subsequently recovered, the Olympic gymnast has decided to replace it rather than continue driving a car that has been used by thieves. She announced the decision on…
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CAA Signs Fashion Commentator, Red Carpet Host Nicky Campbell
Fashion commentator and red-carpet host Nicky Campbell has signed with talent agency CAA for representation. Campbell is recognised for his viral commentary on celebrity fashion and red-carpet styling, and co-creates and hosts the digital series Gloves Off, in which he interviews celebrities about their red-carpet histories. This signing reflects his growing prominence in the entertainment…
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Mexican mother deported days after criticising ICE detention of US son
A Mexican woman living illegally in Texas was deported by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) just days after publicly criticising the agency’s detention of her American citizen teenage son. On 11 September, her 17-year-old son Luis and another teenager were detained during a traffic stop in Alamo, about 239 miles from San Antonio, in…
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White House launches YouTube channel replaying Trump appearances amid media tensions
The White House has launched a 24-hour YouTube livestream called “Trump TV”, replaying President Donald Trump’s speeches, bill signings and other appearances. It began days after CNN, MS Now and Politico were banned from the White House, intensifying tensions over the administration’s relationship with independent media. White House digital strategy chief Kaelan Dorr said the…
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Pokémon TCG Scalper Reportedly Arrested For Punching A Man In Latest Pathetic Incident
A Pokémon Trading Card Game reseller was reportedly arrested after allegedly punching a man at a Target store in Lisbon, Connecticut, during an argument over customers exceeding the shop’s two-product purchase limit. The incident reportedly caused the man who was punched to fall into and injure a four-year-old girl, highlighting the increasingly hostile behaviour associated…
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India’s artisan traditions gain recognition in global luxury fashion
Indian artisans have quietly shaped luxury fashion for decades, creating embroidery, leatherwork, mirrorwork and jewellery for leading global brands. Their expertise is increasingly receiving public recognition through institutions such as Mumbai’s Chanakya International, whose work highlights India’s distinctive craft heritage and its importance to haute couture. Chanakya supports 1,400 artisans, including some from 13th-generation craft…