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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.
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• Kim Kardashian stuns fans with bold braless look during private flight • Outfit draws comparisons to Kanye West’s wife Bianca Censori • Khloé Kardashian and La La Anthony joined her on the trip • Post featured SKIMS face shapewear, sparking fashion debates online
Kim Kardashian has once again commanded attention with a bold fashion statement that has ignited comparisons to Bianca Censori. The reality star and business mogul shared new photos from her private jet flight to Korea, where she was joined by sister Khloé Kardashian and close friend La La Anthony. Dressed in a sheer Saint Laurent jumpsuit, layered with a brown fur coat and accessorised with her own SKIMS face shapewear, Kim flaunted a daring braless look that left fans divided and drew instant comparisons to Kanye West’s wife.
Kim Kardashian poses in a sheer Saint Laurent jumpsuit on her private jet to KoreaInstagram/kimkardashian
What was Kim Kardashian wearing on the flight to Korea?
In the images posted on Instagram on Monday, Kim was seen posing inside the luxury jet while modelling the SKIMS Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap, a chin reducer and V-line shaping strap. The star paired the product with a transparent Saint Laurent hosiery jumpsuit, giving her outfit a bold, risqué edge. Completing the ensemble with a fur coat, oversized sunglasses, and a red lip, Kim’s look leaned into high-fashion glamour despite being captured mid-flight.
Mirror selfies included in the carousel revealed more of the see-through design, with Kim using black digital bars to cover her chest. The trio – Kim, Khloé and La La, also posed with champagne bottles, showing a lighter side to their trip.
Fans compare Kim Kardashian’s daring braless style to Bianca Censori’s fashion choicesInstagram/kimkardashian
Why are fans comparing Kim Kardashian to Bianca Censori?
The post sparked immediate discussion online, with many fans pointing out similarities between Kim’s outfit and Bianca Censori’s controversial red-carpet choices. Censori, Kanye West’s wife, has made headlines this year for her sheer, body-baring ensembles often styled with oversized coats. At the 2024 Grammy Awards, she wore a nude dress underneath a heavy black coat, a look critics say strongly mirrors Kim’s latest styling.
One fan questioned in the comments, “Cosplay for Bianca?” while another added, “Kim I am possessed by the look.” Several users directly tagged Censori, noting the resemblance.
Khloé and La La also joined in the fun, appearing in coordinated looks with their SKIMS wraps. Khloé posted a light-hearted comment under Kim’s update, writing: “I can’t believe there’s not an ostrich emoji because I feel like I look like an ostrich in the best way possible.” La La added her own playful note, recalling the laughter-filled trip.
Their coordinated fashion moment highlighted the cross-promotion of SKIMS products, which continue to dominate celebrity travel looks.
Khloé Kardashian and La La Anthony with Kim mid flightInstagram/kimkardashian
What does this mean for Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS brand?
The photos not only showcased Kim’s daring fashion but also acted as a marketing push for SKIMS. The Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap, priced at around £38 (₹4,000), has sparked debate since its release, with many questioning its effectiveness. By wearing it during such a high-profile appearance, Kim has ensured the product remains in conversation, whether fans view it as practical or simply as a fashion accessory.
Given SKIMS’ recent valuation of more than £3.1 billion (₹327 billion), Kim’s style of merging bold personal fashion statements with strategic brand visibility continues to strengthen her position as both a style icon and business leader.
Two new series confirmed, set in post-war 1950s Birmingham.
Story shifts focus to a new generation of the Shelby family.
Filming will happen at Digbeth Loc. Studios in the city.
Cillian Murphy is on board as an executive producer.
The show will air on BBC One and iPlayer, then Netflix globally.
Guess the Peaky Blinders saga got a proper, extended run. Just when you thought the Shelbys were done, the BBC has gone and confirmed two brand new series. But this time, they are shaking things up, jumping forward in time to follow a completely new generation of the family. Imagine the same surname, but a whole new set of faces causing trouble in a city desperately trying to rebuild itself.
Cillian Murphy joins as executive producer for the highly anticipated BBC One revival Instagram/peakyblindersofficial
What is the deal with this new storyline?
They are leaving the flapper dresses and the Great Depression behind. We are landing right in the middle of 1953. Birmingham's landscape is just a collection of cranes and concrete skeletons, still shattered from the Blitz. And you know what all that rebuilding means, right? Contracts. Money. Power. A massive, brutal scrap for control of the city's future. It is actually a genius move. The setting is a character in itself: all cranes, concrete, and chaos. The Shelbys, of course, are right in the middle of it.
Steven Knight remains the driving force, writing and creating this new iteration. That is a relief for fans worried it might continue without its original voice. The production is a joint effort between Kudos, known for SAS Rogue Heroes, and Garrison Drama, the team behind the original six series. Here is a juicy bit: Cillian Murphy has signed on as an executive producer. Will his character Tommy's shadow loom large over the new kids? Will we even get a cameo? They are not saying. But filming in Digbeth again means they are keeping it real, sticking to the city that made the show.
The 66-year-old, best known for creating Peaky Blinders and A Thousand Blows Getty Images
When can we expect the new Peaky Blinders?
A specific release date has not been announced. What we know is that each of the two new series will consist of six hour-long episodes. The plan is for it to run on BBC One and iPlayer here in the UK first. After that, it will pop up on Netflix for the rest of the world to binge. This new show is actually coming after that Peaky Blinders film, The Immortal Man, which is set in the war. Think of that movie as the bridge. So there is a whole lot of Shelby drama coming down the pipeline. Guess we better get ready.
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Taylor Swift exposes the hidden toll of fame with 'The Life of a Showgirl' and shocking new single
Swift’s twelfth studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, released on 3 October 2025
Lead single “The Fate of Ophelia” unveiled alongside a global cinema event
Sabrina Carpenter features on the shimmering title track
Visual campaign drenched in orange, nodding to cabaret history
Photographers Mert and Marcus shot the album’s flamboyant artwork
Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl is finally here, and it feels less like a simple album drop and more like a deliberately staged spectacle. This new record, landing today, completely abandons the muted tones of The Tortured Poets Department for something far more theatrical. The whole project, conceived during the European tour dates, dives headfirst into the manic energy of performance, using the showgirl motif to ask what it costs to live under stadium lights. It’s a theme echoed in the ambitious, limited-run cinematic event accompanying its release.
Taylor Swift exposes the hidden toll of fame with 'The Life of a Showgirl' and shocking new single Instagram/taylorswift
What is the real story behind The Life of a Showgirl?
Okay, so it’s not actually about being a showgirl in the literal sense. That’s just the metaphor she’s clinging to. Swift has talked about the songs coming to her in bits and pieces between shows last year. Think about it: one night you’re screaming on stage in front of 70,000 people; the next you’re on a silent tour bus staring at a wall.
That whiplash is the album’s core. It’s about the duality, the person versus the persona. The tracklist alone hints at it with songs like Elizabeth Taylor and Father Figure, suggesting she’s playing with icons and archetypes, maybe seeing her own life reflected in theirs.
Right, the sound. This is a hard pivot. Where Poets was often sparse and lyrically dense, this one is loud. It’s pop, but with dramatic, soft-rock layers. Bringing Max Martin and Shellback back into the fold says everything you need to know; she’s going for big hooks and that polished sheen, clearly making a conscious return to a grander production style. “The Fate of Ophelia” kicks the door in with a driving beat and a chorus that feels designed for stadium chant-alongs, like a world away from the muted synthscape of “Fortnight.”
This is key. It’s not another Eras Tour film. From 3 to 5 October, fans are gathering in cinemas worldwide for Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl. It isn’t a concert film. You get the premiere of the “Fate of Ophelia” video, sure. But also, lyric videos for all the new songs, along with behind-the-scenes footage and audio of Swift talking about the tracks.
It feels like a controlled, immersive unboxing of the album’s world. And then it’s gone. Perhaps, that scarcity is the whole point, making the album release itself a fleeting, must-see event.
You’ve definitely noticed the orange. It’s everywhere. The photoshoots by Mert and Marcus, the promotional materials, even city landmarks got lit up in orange. It’s not an accident; in fact, it’s the entire branding.
Orange is intense, it’s warm, it’s attention-grabbing. It perfectly sells the showgirl aesthetic, think old Vegas, cabaret feathers, the glow of the stage lights vibe. But it’s also a complete departure from the moody blues and grays of Poets. This colour choice seems like the first and loudest signal that this is a new, defiantly un-sad era.
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Strictly Come Dancing brings back Cynthia Erivo to guide celebrities in Wicked-inspired Movie Week performances
Erivo returns to the BBC dance show in a new role.
She will advise contestants during Movie Week.
The professional dancers are doing a Wicked performance.
She previously served as a guest judge.
The move ties in with her new film release.
Strictly Come Dancing has called in Cynthia Erivo for special duties. The award-winning performer will act as a guest mentor when the show holds its Movie Week. This marks a fresh job for Erivo on the programme after she previously served as a judge. She is expected to guide the celebrities through their big screen themed routines.
Strictly Come Dancing brings back Cynthia Erivo to guide celebrities in Wicked-inspired Movie Week performances Getty Images
What does a guest mentor do?
This is a new position created for the series. Erivo will visit the couples during their practice sessions. She will give them tips on how to sell a performance. Her job is to help them look more like film stars on the dance floor. When the live show happens, she will also join the judging panel to watch the results.
Cynthia Erivo takes over mentoring on Strictly Come Dancing to boost celebrities for high-stakes Movie Week Getty Images
Why choose Cynthia Erivo?
She knows her way around the Strictly ballroom. Producers brought her in to cover for judges before. People still talk about how she spoke to Rose Ayling-Ellis using sign language. That moment showed she understands how to connect with performers. She also has a new Wicked film in cinemas right now, which makes the timing work well.
Yes, the professional dancers have prepared something special. They will perform to As Long As You're Mine from the musical. Erivo sings that song in the movie version. The number will likely feature costumes and sets from the production. It should serve as a major moment during the broadcast.
The Movie Week episode airs this Saturday evening on BBC One. The competition is starting to get serious now. Some couples are already struggling to impress the judges. Having Erivo there might give someone the boost they need to avoid elimination this weekend.
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Gary Oldman becomes Sir Gary in a Windsor Castle ceremony
Gary Oldman becomes Sir Gary in a Windsor Castle ceremony.
He once joked about the royals never giving him a nod.
The actor's career is a wild ride from Sid Vicious to Winston Churchill.
Fans know him best today as the grubby spymaster in Slow Horses.
This honour lands six years after his Oscar win for The Darkest Hour.
So, it is finally official. Gary Oldman has officially become Sir Gary after receiving his knighthood at Windsor Castle. This feels like a long time coming, does it not? The actor, famous for completely vanishing into his roles, received the recognition for his services to drama. It is a proper cap on a career where he has played everyone from a punk rocker to a prime minister and even mentioned a few years back that the royal honour had somehow passed him by.
Gary Oldman becomes Sir Gary in a Windsor Castle ceremony Getty Images
That time he wondered about a royal nod
Back in 2023, he was talking to the BBC and the subject came up. He said, pretty bluntly, "I do not know why. You should ask them. No nod from the royals, but there we are. Maybe it is in my future." It is what makes the whole thing feel so pointed.
Well, guess what? The future turned up on Tuesday. You have to think that moment, that little public wondering, made walking into that castle today feel a bit sweeter.
Gary Oldman receiving his knighthood at Windsor CastleGetty Images
What even is a defining Gary Oldman role?
Seriously, try to pick one. Is it the raw terror of Sid Vicious? The dark grandeur of Dracula? Or is it Harry Potter's godfather, Sirius Black, for a whole generation? For awards voters, it was his transformation into Winston Churchill that finally got him the Oscar. He is one of those rare actors who is not just playing a part, he seems to become someone else entirely. That is the sheer breadth this knighthood is acknowledging.
If you want a taste of his current genius, just switch on Apple TV. He is the star of Slow Horses, playing Jackson Lamb, the most brilliantly offensive MI5 agent ever put on screen. He is almost unrecognisable, and the show is a smash. Just as he receives this lifetime achievement award, he is also giving one of the most talked-about performances on television, proving he is nowhere near done.
This is not just another award to stick on the mantle. This is the one that etches his name into the official story of British drama. From his brutal, personal film Nil By Mouth to blockbuster Batman films and now a hit spy series, his path has been wildly unpredictable. The knighthood sort of pulls all those threads together. It is the final word on a career that has been anything but ordinary.
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Mayhem Ball sees Lady Gaga clash with her dark self in visually explosive UK performance
Gaga's current tour makes other major pop productions look strangely safe.
The star incorporates injury and personal struggle directly into the performance.
Guest appearances feel organic to the show's world, not just celebrity drop-ins.
The production values are less about slickness and more about a raw, gothic atmosphere.
It presents a new blueprint for how pop stars can merge theatre with a stadium show.
Forget what you know about big pop tours. Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball, now storming UK arenas, feels less like a concert and more like a hostile takeover of the format itself. Mayhem Ball takes her new album, mixes it with two decades of hits, throws in some zombies, gondolas, and even crutches, and somehow lands as a coherent experience. It’s messy and full of drama, and that’s exactly what a great pop show should be. It’s not just about singing the songs correctly.
Mayhem Ball sees Lady Gaga clash with her dark self in visually explosive UK performance Instagram/craigizzle
Is the stagecraft actually messy?
Okay, not messy in a disorganised way. It’s messy in its ideas; it’s cluttered with symbolism. One moment she's a Tudor queen in a gown the size of a bus, and the next she's crawling out of a grave. She sings Paparazzi while using crutches. The show doesn’t always move smoothly from one part to the next. In fact, it feels rough on purpose. It isn’t a perfect, shiny video. It’s alive and a little bit dangerous. You get the sense anything could happen.
Remember when special guests just walked on, waved, and sang? Gaga integrates them. When Emma Myers and Evie Templeton from the Wednesday show appeared during The Dead Dance, they weren't just there for applause. They were woven into the gothic narrative, in wispy bridal gowns as part of the show's internal logic.
Gaga uses the stage like a playground of chaos, with gondolas, skeletons, floating eyeballs, crutches, the works. Every song has its own world. The lights, the images on the screen, the things on stage, it never stops. Poker Face became a game with dancers as chess pieces. Perfect Celebrity had her in a dirt grave. One minute you're in the midst of all that commotion, and the next it's just her playing the piano. It feels more like a film than a concert.
Gaga is effectively raising the bar on artistic risk. The standard now isn't just about how many lasers you have or how quickly you can change outfits.
What does this mean for other concerts?
She’s betting that we’re smart enough to follow a story, that we want to be challenged, not just entertained. Other stars have big shows, but Gaga is mixing chaos and emotion in a new way. It makes you feel something. The success of this Mayhem Ball tour shows a hunger for this kind of uncompromising vision, pushing other artists to ask not just "What are my hits?" but "What is my world?"