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On Friday night, Rihanna stepped out in a black bustier and mini skirt for a date with her boyfriend A$AP Rocky. She wore an oversized black jacket that occasionally slipped off her shoulders, revealing the straps and plunging neckline beneath. She carried a matching black handbag and wore a pair of see-through heels.The ensemble was made even more glamorous with an assortment of diamond jewelry, including an extravagant necklace and drop earrings just visible under the beauty mogul's long black hair. The singer recently debuted her new haircut with bangs,...

On Friday, Jennifer Lawrence stepped out for a walk through the west village in Manhattan wearing a stunning skintight black dress with a deep plunge décolletage. The dress had long sleeves and the hem came just to Lawrence's knees. She paired the look with neon green flip-flops and a pair of black sunglasses.She left her long blonde hair down and carried a gold clutch bag, adding a gold necklace for a bit of sparkle. Gotham//Getty ImagesThe 32-year-old actress welcomed her first child with husband Cooke Maroney in February of this...

Kate Middleton and Prince William, the recently crowned Prince and Princess of Wales, were seen with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Saturday greeting well-wishers at Windsor Castle and observing some of the many tributes left at the home of the late Queen Elizabeth. Chris Jackson//Getty ImagesIt has been some time since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been seen in the company of Kate Middleton and Prince William. The Sussexes were invited by William, according to Kensington Palace. Both couples wore black as they surveyed the scene, solemnly...

Prince William and Kate Middleton have broken their silence following news that Queen Elizabeth II has passed away. An official statement was released on behalf of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their Instagram page, with the couple touching on the Queen's legacy and their own relationship with her. The message was written from William's perspective though he shared some of his wife's connection to his grandmother.“She was by my side at my happiest moments,” he said. “And she was by my side during the saddest days of my...

They say New York is the city that never sleeps, and even though it took a solid snooze over the pandemic, the unbridled energy has returned with a vengeance. Of course, this month brings us the Met Ball, aka fashion’s biggest night out—one of many reasons why, to quote Bill Burr’s SNL monologue, “New York is back, baby!” With that in mind, we compiled a guide for the absolute best ways to pass the time in what is universally considered to be the greatest city in the world, especially in...

Although Kate Middleton is a future queen consort and her oldest child Prince George is now second in line after William to be king, only Prince William traveled to Balmoral to be with his grandmother, who passed away peacefully this afternoon there. Kate remained in Windsor for a very understandable reason: to take care of her and William's three children.While most members of Queen Elizabeth II's immediate family traveled to Balmoral, Scotland to be with her amid news that she was under medical supervision this morning, Kate stayed at the...

In the wake of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, her eldest son, Prince Charles, the next in line for the throne, will now be known as King Charles III; but he isn’t the only member of the royal family getting a title change. As the line of succession shifts, other titles will also be affected, including those of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Charles’ son and daughter-in-law, respectively.William and Kate, who were named the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge when they got married in 2011, are now also known as the...

In a worrying update on Queen Elizabeth's health, Buckingham Palace announced this morning that the Queen's doctors are “concerned.” Immediate family members have been informed, and Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall have traveled to Balmoral, and Prince William is currently en route. In the full statement, the Palace shared, “Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen's doctors are concerned for Her Majesty's health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision. The Queen remains comfortable at Balmoral.” Yesterday, the Queen postponed her Privy Council meeting after her...

Dinner attire doesn't get much more flashy than Rihanna's blinding neon yellow set. The new mom was photographed out at Nobu in downtown New York City, pairing a bold red lip and her new bangs with a striking yellow Balenciaga set. She accessorized with black sunglasses, as you do when you want to avoid the paparazzi's camera flashes, and your outfit is as bright as clothes get.BACKGRIDRihanna has yet to give an interview since welcoming her son with her boyfriend A$AP Rocky in May, but she did talk in April...

Karimah Hassan’s paintings capture the heart and soul of London’s creative scene. Shown here: Whitechapel Market Triptych (2021).Courtesy of the artistWhether you're looking to add to your collection, or just take in some local culture, a vacation timed to an international art fair promises breathtaking views. Read on to learn where to stay and what to see at three international art fairs this fall.NEW YORKTHE ARMORY SHOWSeptember 9–11Javits CenterSince its inception in 1994, New York’s Armory Show has established itself as a can’t-miss event on the city’s cultural calendar, reaching...

The new Hulu miniseries Dopesick takes on a Herculean task: Explore and explain the United States’ opioid crisis from the perspective of Purdue Pharma, the company that brought the addictive opioid OxyContin into the marketplace; the lawyers and government officials who investigated the company’s misleading branding of the drug; and the doctors and patients who bore the brunt of OxyContin’s devastating effects.To do so, the series, adapted from the book of the same title by Beth Macy, presents four different timelines. One follows the fictional Bridget Meyer (Rosario Dawson) as...

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry continued their European work trip this afternoon in Dusseldorf, Germany, appearing at Invictus Games Dusseldorf's One Year to Go event. Harry dressed sharply in a gray suit, while Meghan leaned into summer neutrals. The Duchess of Sussex paired a white halter tank with tan belted culottes. She wore her hair up in a bun. Harry and Meghan sweetly held hands while arriving on the event's red carpet.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesJoe Giddens - PA Images//Getty ImagesThe couple's appearance comes after Meghan spoke at Manchester's One Young World...

On Sunday, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck had a date night at Nobu in Malibu wearing matching ensembles in tan and white. Lopez wore a summery long-sleeved dress in white with a drawstring waist. She carried a tan and black Christian Dior tote purse and wore red sandals that just peeked out from under the hem of her flowing skirt. She had her hair swept back into a bun, which loose tussled pieces around her face, and wore a small pendant and some rings on her hands.Affleck wore a white...