Pooja Pillai is an entertainment journalist with Asian Media Group, where she covers cinema, pop culture, internet trends, and the politics of representation. Her work spans interviews, cultural features, and social commentary across digital platforms.
She began her reporting career as a news anchor, scripting and presenting stories for a regional newsroom. With a background in journalism and media studies, she has since built a body of work exploring how entertainment intersects with social and cultural shifts, particularly through a South Indian lens.
She brings both newsroom rigour and narrative curiosity to her work, and believes the best stories don’t just inform — they reveal what we didn’t know we needed to hear.
From selling out arenas to sitting front row at Chanel’s Paris Fashion Week show, the Punjabi rap superstar is moving in spaces once reserved for fashion’s elite. And he’s doing it with the same effortless swagger that made him a household name across South Asia and now, Europe.
AP Dhillon brings his signature style to Chanel’s front row
At Chanel’s latest show, AP wasn’t just a guest. He was the moment. Dressed head-to-toe in the French house’s signature sharp tailoring, he joined global icons Naomi Campbell and Raye on the front row sealing his status as a serious player in the fashion world. This isn’t just a musician dabbling in style. This is a global star carving out a seat at fashion’s top table.
AP Dhillon making a statement at Paris Fashion Week—front row at Chanel
Punjabi rap star to fashion’s elite inner circle
AP’s rise has been anything but typical. He exploded onto the scene with Brown Munde, an anthem that connected far beyond the Punjabi diaspora. Since then, he's collaborated with heavyweights like Stormzy and Steel Banglez, all while putting Punjabi rap on the global map.
AP Dhillon’s Paris Fashion Week debut is giving main character energy
Now, he’s doing the same in fashion. Paris Fashion Week was more than a flex; it was a statement. Behind the scenes, AP linked up with Chanel for a GRWM that showed his evolution from music disruptor to fashion insider.
Rap meets runway: AP Dhillon makes a bold statement at Paris Fashion Week
The fit? Impeccable. The energy? Unmissable.
AP Dhillon cements his global influence at Chanel’s Paris show
A new kind of icon
What makes AP Dhillon different is how seamlessly he’s blurring lines between East and West, music and fashion, underground and mainstream. He’s not just attending the party. He’s changing the guest list. Period!
AP Dhillon brings his Punjabi cool to Chanel’s front row—Paris wasn’t ready
His appearance at Chanel is part of a bigger shift. South Asian artists aren’t just being invited to the table anymore they’re also running it. And AP is leading the charge, repping a new era of global cool that’s rooted in authenticity and ambition.
Paris Fashion Week just got a Punjabi remix
For AP, this is just the beginning. Music, fashion, culture: he’s crossing over and taking it all with him.
Olivia Dunne starred in a viral bubble bath shoot for a new Fanatics series.
The 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model revealed the not-so-glamorous side of filming.
Her TikTok showing behind-the-scenes chaos has gained over 700,000 views.
Fans and family flooded the comments with jokes and questions.
Fanatics partnership and viral moment
Retired gymnast and 2025 SI Swimsuit cover star Olivia Dunne has gone viral again, this time thanks to an unusual shoot for Fanatics.
The brand announced its new digital series, Explained by Livvy Dunne, where the influencer takes on complex topics in a playful style. The launch video showed Dunne in a bubble bath—similar in style to Margot Robbie’s cameo in The Big Short—but with a twist: the tub was set up in the middle of a football field.
On Tuesday, Dunne gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at the shoot on TikTok. The clip, which has already attracted more than 700,000 views, showed her sitting in the bath for hours while production staff worked around her to keep her covered with bubbles.
“I sat there for 3 hours😭 @Fanatics #fanatics #football #sports #rosebowl #sportsbetting,” she wrote in the caption.
The video was set to the viral “Jet2 Advert” soundtrack, often used to highlight chaotic twists during seemingly relaxing moments.
Fan and family reactions
The post quickly filled with light-hearted comments. Her sister Julz joked: “I can feel the bath water comments from miles away,” to which Dunne replied, “2021 all over again.”
Others joined in with their own humour, including:
“Did they warm the water up at least?”
“And my mom said bubble technician was a job with no future.”
“Football and bubble baths are the best things in life.”
Fanatics Betting and Gaming’s Chief Marketing Officer, Selena Kalvaria, said:
“As a disruptor brand, Fanatics Sportsbook is rewriting the category playbook. By working with a cultural force like Livvy, we’re telling our story in a way that expands our reach with existing betting audiences—and speaks to new ones, too.”
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Dakota Johnson wore two Gucci looks at the Los Angeles premiere of Splitsville.
Her silver corset gown highlighted this year’s metallic fashion trend.
She later changed into an emerald Gucci minidress for the after-party.
Johnson described the film as a “soulful, unique comedy” exploring love and relationships.
Red carpet look
Dakota Johnson turned heads at the Los Angeles premiere of Splitsville, arriving in a striking silver Gucci gown with a leather finish and a draped corset that cinched at the waist. The outfit echoed the metallic trend that has dominated fashion this year.
The actress later switched outfits for the after-party, opting for a long-sleeved emerald Gucci minidress.
Adria Arjona and Dakota Johnson attend the Los Angeles premiere of "Splitsville" Getty Images
About the film
Splitsville is set for release on 22 August. The film explores the dynamics between two couples, weaving together the challenges of love, relationships and individuality.
Speaking to Deadline earlier this year, Johnson explained: “It has an interesting tone because I guess, off the bat, it reads as a comedy, but it’s a very soulful, unique comedy about two couples and the challenging dynamics of their relationships individually, and then their relationships intertwined with each other. It’s about the complexities of love.”
Splitsville is set for release on 22 AugustGetty Images
Johnson on non-monogamy
In the film, Johnson plays a woman in an open marriage. Reflecting on the subject, she shared her views on non-monogamy: “I think it’s such an interesting topic because I don’t feel like there’s one right way to love, or one right way to live your life, and I think human beings are being allowed to evolve.”
She added that while some prefer long-term monogamy, others may explore multiple relationships: “If you want to have multiple relationships in your life, great. If you want to go really deep with one person, great. If you want to have both of those at the same time, great. Why not, really? But also scary, you know?”
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Zara removed the flagged images and said both models had medical certification
Two Zara adverts banned for featuring models deemed “unhealthily thin”
ASA cited use of shadows and styling that made models appear gaunt
One image highlighted “protruding collarbones”; another made legs appear unusually thin
Zara removed the flagged images and said both models had medical certification
ASA also banned adverts from Marks & Spencer and Next earlier this year
Fashion retailer Zara has had two adverts banned by the UK’s advertising watchdog for portraying models who appeared “unhealthily thin”.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled the adverts were “irresponsible” and said they must not appear again in their current form. Both images had appeared on Zara’s app and website as part of a carousel showcasing clothing both on and off models.
Zara has removed the images in question and said the models involved had received medical clearance confirming they were in good health at the time of the shoot.
What did the ASA find?
In one advert, which promoted a short dress, the ASA said shadows were used in a way that made the model’s legs appear “noticeably thin.” The watchdog also noted the positioning of the model’s upper arms and elbow joints gave an impression of being “out of proportion.”
The second banned advert was for a white shirt, where the model's pose and the shirt’s low neckline made her “protruding collarbones” a central visual element.
The ASA said the slicked-back hairstyle and lighting in both ads contributed to the models appearing “gaunt.”
Two other adverts investigated as part of the same inquiry were not banned. Zara confirmed it had voluntarily removed all the flagged images.
The ASA’s decision follows similar rulings earlier this yearZara
Zara's response
Zara said it did not receive any direct complaints and maintained that the images had not been heavily altered—only minor edits to lighting and colour were made.
The retailer added that it follows guidance from Fashioning a Healthy Future, a report issued by the UK Model Health Inquiry in 2007. Zara specifically cited compliance with recommendation three, which requires models to provide a medical certificate from a doctor experienced in recognising eating disorders.
A wider issue in fashion advertising
The ASA’s decision follows similar rulings earlier this year. In July, a Marks & Spencer advert was banned for portraying a model who appeared “unhealthily thin.” The regulator said the model’s pose, clothing choice, and the use of “large pointed shoes” exaggerated the slimness of her legs.
Next also had an advert banned earlier this year, involving a model wearing blue skinny jeans. The ASA criticised the use of camera angles that emphasised the thinness of the model’s legs and declared the advert “irresponsible.”
Next disagreed with the decision and said the model had a “healthy and toned physique,” despite being slim.
The debate around body image in advertising continues, with some consumers questioning why adverts featuring models who appear unhealthily overweight are not subject to the same scrutiny.
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The players were seen in House of Cavani’s Bond Navy blue blazer
House of Cavani styled the India Champions team during the World Championship of Legends 2025
Cricketers including Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, and Suresh Raina wore Cavani’s formalwear
Outfits included the Bond Navy blue blazer, Dakota beige chinos, and Ashley bi-stretch shirts
The team wore the brand to a pre-match press conference and dinner event
House of Cavani has 17 UK stores and is known for Italian-inspired menswear
29 July 2025, Birmingham – Leading menswear brand House of Cavani has partnered with the India Champions team for the World Championship of Legends 2025, styling the cricket legends for key events during the tournament.
Ahead of their opening match in the second season of WCL, the India Champions attended a press conference and team dinner dressed in Cavani’s signature pieces. The lineup included former international cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, and brothers Irfan and Yusuf Pathan.
Outfitted by Cavani: Style meets sport
The players were seen in House of Cavani’s Bond Navy blue blazer, a piece suited to both formal occasions and professional appearances. This was paired with Dakota beige chinos, a versatile wardrobe staple, and the Ashley bi-stretch shirt, made with soft mercerised cotton for a slim, modern fit.
Brand and team speak on collaboration
Sukhi Mondair, CEO of House of Cavani, said:
“Styling the India Champions team has been a privilege, providing the perfect blend of performance excellence with sartorial craftsmanship. Their charisma deserves formalwear that matches the impact they’ve had on cricket.”
Jaspal Bahra, Co-Owner of the India Champions, added:
“It is flattering that the India Champions team is seen as a natural fit with such an iconic brand like House of Cavani, which is the epitome of timeless sophistication.”
About House of Cavani
House of Cavani is a UK-based menswear label known for its Italian-inspired tailoring, offering both formal and casualwear. With 17 stores across the UK, the brand continues to blend craftsmanship with contemporary style for the modern gentleman.
Let’s be honest. Most of us have paused mid-scroll on a red carpet photo and whispered, “How does their face look so… expensive?” Not plastic. Not filtered. Just expensive.
When Timothée Chalamet’s jawline cuts through a paparazzi swarm, or Zendaya glows like she’s powered by nuclear energy under stadium lights? That’s not genetics. Celebrities survive because they treat their faces like tactical gear in a war against 4K lenses and exhaustion. We stole the clinic playbooks. Here’s what’s actually happening.
It’s not about going under the knife anymore. It’s subtle tweaks, skin that bounces light a certain way, a jawline that suddenly exists, lips that aren’t overfilled but somehow perfect. And it’s not magic. It’s injectables.
These aren’t the old-school, frozen-face fixes. This is the new wave, celebrity-loved treatments that work quietly in the background to make you look like you’ve just come back from a month-long retreat in Provence. Here’s what’s hot, who's doing it, and why it's all anyone’s talking about in 2025.
Hollywood’s go-to face treatments before every red carpetiStock
1. Exosome glow-ups
Celebs call this "911 in a needle." Stem cell–derived exosomes are everywhere right now, especially ahead of major events. Why? They speed up skin repair, boost collagen, and give that “lit from within” shine with zero downtime. Think of them as microscopic couriers delivering glow directly into your skin cells. A few drops + a microneedling session and you wake up in 48 hours looking like you’ve slept for 14 days. Real talk? 68% of L.A. clinics now pack it into "Red Carpet Rescue" kits with IV drips. It’s not wellness. It’s damage control.
2. Micro-botox (SkinTox)
This isn’t your aunt’s Botox. SkinTox uses micro-doses to smooth out skin texture without freezing your face. It’s what gives celebs that blurred, “airbrushed IRL” look. Makeup glides better, pores shrink, and the skin just behaves better under camera flashes. It’s less about erasing expression lines and more about having a face that always looks like it’s in soft lighting.
3. Jawline contouring with biostimulator fillers
You’ve seen it! Some celeb jawlines could cut glass. But here’s the thing: subtle contouring via fillers (Radiesse and Sculptra) can mimic that bone structure even if you weren’t born with it. It’s sculptural but natural. Not puffy. Not obvious. This is one of the top treatments male celebs are doing quietly behind-the-scenes, and it’s why they suddenly start looking like editorial models overnight. Searches for "structural filler" exploded 290% after pap shots dropped. It’s for people who want definition, not dough.
4. . Skin boosters for hydrated, mobile lips
Forget duck lips. The 2025 trend is juicy but mobile. Skin boosters like Profhilo and Belotero Revive hydrate from the inside out, plumping lips and smoothing fine lines without stiffness. That soft-focus pout isn’t about volume, it’s about hydration. This technique works especially well under lipstick and makes your lips look healthier, not fake. 61% of under-35 clients at celeb clinics now demand this over traditional filler.
5. Under-eye revision via skin boosters & PDRN (Salmon DNA)
Tired eyes are a career hazard when you’re doing press tours across time zones. But instead of heavy tear-trough fillers, celebs now use diluted skin boosters and polynucleotides under the eyes. It doesn’t fill; instead, it is said to heal. Puffiness goes down, fine lines fade, and you look awake without looking… altered. Celebs swear by these for their “no-makeup makeup” days.
Inside the injectable glow-ups stars are secretly gettingiStock
The ugly truth
Hollywood isn’t obsessed with perfection. It’s obsessed with survival. When the camera sees everything and criticism comes faster than compliments, looking like the best version of yourself becomes self-preservation.
Injectables aren’t cheating. They’re choices. Some use them to soften time, others to boost what nature didn’t. And that’s okay. Not everyone needs it. Not everyone wants it. But for those who do, it’s not vanity. It’s control in a world that tries to take it from you.