Crystal Palace pay fond farewell to 'talisman' Zaha
Ivory Coast international Wilfried Zaha, who has signed for Turkish champions Galatasaray, has been labelled Crystal Palace's "talisman and greatest player" by the Premier...
1970-01-01 08:00
China removes outspoken foreign minister Qin Gang and replaces him with his predecessor, Wang Yi
China has removed outspoken foreign minister Qin Gang from office and replaced him with his predecessor, Wang Yi
1970-01-01 08:00
China names Pan Gongsheng to lead central bank, succeeding Yi Gang
China's ceremonial legislation has endorsed the promotion of Pan Gongsheng to serve as central bank governor
1970-01-01 08:00
How did Pamela Blair die? ‘All My Children’ Daytime Emmy Nominee dead at 73
Pamela Blair is known for appearing as Val in the original 'A Chorus Line'
1970-01-01 08:00
Model hits back at ‘weirdos’ claiming her body is ‘fake’
Runway model Marissa Dubois has hit out at critics who suggested she has had plastic surgery to achieve her body shape. The Miami-based model and content creator went viral over the weekend after a video of her walking the runway for retailer Hot Miami Styles resurfaced on social media. A clip of Dubois strutting down the runway was shared on the Daily Loud Twitter account, prompting thousands of comments – both positive and negative. While many complimented Dubois for her modelling, others claimed that parts of her body were “fake” and “unnatural”, with some accusing her of undergoing plastic surgery. The model addressed the claims by sharing a throwback photo from her high school days, holding up a sign during her senior year. In the photo, a young Dubois smiles at the camera whole holding a colourful sign with the words “Big Judy” framing a curvy behind in jeans. She wrote in the caption: “For the weirdos that somehow think my body’s fake… This was my senior sign in [high school].” Fans showed their support for Dubois’ clapback with messages of support in the comments. “It’s always smart to keep receipts but in this case, let the haters hate. You don’t have to prove anything to anyone!” one person wrote. “Keep on blessing that runway (as well as us all) and continue reaching for and achieving all of your hopes and dreams.” Another added: “That’s why you got that zest in your walk, doctors can’t give anybody that.” A third said: “You don’t owe anyone any explanation. You are beautiful.” Dubois also received negative criticism about her curvy figure after trolls claimed she was “overweight”. However, fans also came to her defence and praised body diversity on the runway. “A lot of the comments make no sense. I see a beautiful curvy woman owning it,” one person said. Another declared: “Glad we’re finally evolving to have different women with different body shapes modelling.” Dubois’ appearance on the runway is refreshing for many viewers, particularly since the fashion industry came under fire this year for reducing the number of diverse models on the catwalk compared to previous years. Edward Enninful, former editor-in-chief at British Vogue, spoke out against the lack of diversity in March after Fashion Month. Sharing the April 2023 cover of the magazine, which included models Paloma Elsesser, Precious Lee and Jilla Kortleve, Enninful wrote on social media that he felt like he “had gotten into a time machine” while attending shows during Fashion Month. “Show after show dominated by one body type, so many limited versions of womanhood, it felt like we were slipping back,” he said. “From runways in Milan and New York, to the red carpets of the recent awards season, we all saw it happen: one prescribed notion of beauty prevailed again, and it felt like the reality of so many women around the world were being ignored.” Enninful recently stepped down from his role as editor-in-chief and will take on a new title at Condé Nast as global creative and cultural advisor of Vogue. Read More My Taylor Swift exercise class has led me down a luxury fitness rabbit hole Husband fired from family business after wife roleplayed with reborn dolls The bowel cancer symptom George Alagiah wished he’d caught earlier What you need to know about the massive LVMH deal with the Paris Olympics 6 of the biggest bridesmaid fashion trends to know about Barbie fans roast Ben Shapiro for complaining about movie ‘while dressed as Ken’
1970-01-01 08:00
Did Rihanna date Travis Scott? Fans react as A$AP Rocky sings 'I stole your b***h' in alleged diss track
'All due disrespect, I hope you take offense,' A$AP Rocky raps in a viral outtake
1970-01-01 08:00
The stock market is dominated by just a handful of companies. The Biden administration is worried
Just seven stocks -- Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Tesla and Meta Platforms -- make up close to $11 trillion in market value and contributed about 75% of returns of the S&P 500 in the first half of 2023, according to a recent Bank of America report.
1970-01-01 08:00
China's foreign minister Qin Gang ousted in surprise shake-up of Xi Jinping's foreign policy leadership
China's foreign minister Qin Gang has been suddenly replaced by his predecessor Wang Yi in a surprise shake-up to China's foreign policy leadership.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why is Dr Peter Hotez warning movie-goers against 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer'? Scientist asks people to wear ‘pink N-95’
Hotez has lately been in the news for his positive stand on vaccines for different infections, which includes Covid-19
1970-01-01 08:00
How much do Allan dolls cost? Prices soar following Michael Cera's appearance as popular character in 'Barbie'
The first Allan doll was introduced by Mattel in 1931 and was marketed as Ken's friend, designed to fit into Ken's clothes
1970-01-01 08:00
Arendse recalled as Springboks make nine changes for Pumas
Star winger Kurt-Lee Arendse has been recalled as South Africa make nine changes to the starting line-up for a Rugby Championship match against Argentina...
1970-01-01 08:00
China Names Pan Gongsheng as New Central Bank Governor to Revive Economy
China named Pan Gongsheng as governor of the central bank, strengthening his position as head of the institution
1970-01-01 08:00
