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Elon Musk or Larry Ellison could buy TikTok, Trump says

21 January 2025 at 20:16
(Composite image) Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and Larry Ellison.
Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and Larry Ellison.

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  • President Donald Trump said he would be open to Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buying TikTok.
  • Trump previously floated a joint venture, saying that the US should own half of the app.
  • Trump has signed an executive order that gives TikTok another 75 days to figure out a new game plan.

A day after his inauguration, President Donald Trump said he'd be on board with Tesla CEO Elon Musk or Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison buying TikTok.

In a Tuesday press briefing announcing a $500 billion artificial intelligence joint venture with Oracle, Trump said he was open to the idea of Ellison or Musk buying TikTok.

When asked by a reporter if he would be open to Musk buying the app, he said, "I would be, if he wanted to buy it, yes."

"I'd like Larry to buy it, too," he added.

While Musk has not directly expressed interest in buying TikTok, he said on X on Sunday that he has "been against a TikTok ban for a long time" because it "goes against freedom of speech."

A handful of big-name investors have shown interest in buying the app. "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary has said that he, in collaboration with former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, would be interested in purchasing the app.

YouTuber MrBeast also said in an X post on January 13, "Okay fine, I'll buy Tik Tok so it doesn't get banned." Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that the YouTuber was joining a group of investors led by tech entrepreneur Jesse Tinsley, who have expressed interest in buying the app.

But in 2024, ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese owner, said it would rather shut down TikTok in the US than sell it.

For now, TikTok's fate in the US hangs in the balance after the Supreme Court on Friday upheld the divest-or-ban law. This law requires ByteDance to divest from the platform in the US, or stop operating in the country.

TikTok went dark for its 170 million US users on Saturday. But hours later, its operations were restored.

Shortly after his inauguration, Trump signed an executive order to pause the ban, which gives TikTok another 75 days to figure out a game plan.

Trump also suggested on Monday that the US should own half of TikTok.

"So I think, like a joint venture, I think we would have a joint venture with the people from TikTok. We'll see what happens," Trump added, without specifying who he wanted to have as TikTok's US partner.

Trump's order to delay the TikTok ban has prompted some opposition from within the GOP.

Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas — who sits on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and Sen. Pete Ricketts of Nebraska wrote in a joint statement on Sunday that there is "no legal basis" for TikTok to get an extension.

In the statement, the senators also lauded Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft for complying with the ban.

"President Trump said he signed the executive order to 'make a deal to protect our national security,'" Ian Swanson, Ricketts' press secretary, told BI.

"Senator Ricketts agrees that protecting our national security is paramount and that can only be done by ridding TikTok of all ties with Communist China," Swanson added.

Representatives for Musk, Oracle, and Trump did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Business Insider, sent outside regular business hours.

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Ukrainians said North Koreans are so determined to avoid capture that one tried to take himself out with a concrete pillar

21 January 2025 at 19:52
A captured North Korean with a bandaged head is seen sitting glumly against a wall.
Ukrainian paratroopers said the North Korean soldier they captured struck his head against a concrete pillar.

Airborne Assault Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

  • Ukrainian paratroopers said a North Korean soldier they captured ran into a pillar to knock himself out.
  • They said they found him alone on the battlefield with a grenade, a knife, and some food.
  • Their prisoner closely resembles one of the two North Koreans Ukraine said it captured.

Ukrainian paratroopers in Kursk said they captured a North Korean soldier who tried so hard to evade capture that he intentionally ran into a concrete pillar to knock himself out.

Three members of the 95th Separate Air Assault Polissia Brigade spoke of the encounter in a video published on Tuesday, describing how one of their drones found a lone North Korean on the battlefield after an assault had ended.

The clip was published by the brigade's press service on its YouTube, Facebook, and Telegram accounts.

The paratroopers said they enveloped the North Korean with guidance from drone operators and found that he didn't respond to commands in Ukrainian, Russian, or English.

"With gestures, we showed him what to do," one of the paratroopers said.

The soldier was carrying a grenade, a knife, and a sausage, the paratroopers said.

They said the North Korean was also visibly wounded, with his jaw bandaged and one of his hands appearing to be injured.

One paratrooper said the injured soldier appeared calm at first but grew agitated when he saw a vehicle coming to pick him up.

"When we brought him near the road, suddenly he ran headfirst into a concrete pillar at full speed. He hit it very hard and probably passed out," he said.

But the paratrooper also suspects it might have been a ploy by the North Korean soldier, because the latter fell backward, not forward, as one might expect when a charging person faints.

"I think he was faking it, trying to get us close so he could grab a weapon and attack us," he said.

The paratroopers said they eventually hauled the North Korean into a vehicle and took him away from the front lines, after which he received food and watched romance films upon request.

An older paratrooper said in the video that the North Koreans' tactics appeared to mimic Russia's Soviet-era fighting, with frontal assaults where "they try to crush simply with massive numbers."

But he added that while Russian forces in Kursk tend to attack in groups of two or three, the North Koreans would conduct assaults with groups of at least six.

The paratroopers said that Pyongyang's forces would fight to the end if cornered, adding that their brigade reported instances where wounded North Koreans blew themselves up to avoid capture.

"They are not in a mood to surrender," one of the paratroopers said.

The man they captured appears to be one of two North Korean soldiers whom Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced had been seized from the battlefield in early January.

A North Korean soldier is seen with his head bandaged in a close-up photo.
One of the North Korean soldiers presented by Zelenskyy closely resembles the man seen in the video posted by the paratroopers.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Social Media / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images

One was captured by Ukraine's special forces, while the other was found by the Polissia brigade.

The paratroopers posted a clip of their prisoner on January 11, which they referenced when recounting the events of his capture in their Tuesday video.

Another North Korean soldier, separate from the pair shown by Zelenskyy, was captured in December, but South Korea's intelligence service said he died of his injuries shortly after.

Western and South Korean intelligence estimate that 12,000 North Korean soldiers have been sent to Russia, where they've been deployed to fight a Ukrainian incursion in the Kursk region.

Their presence in the war is a significant sign of Pyongyang and Moscow strengthening an economic and military partnership spurred by Russia's isolation since the war began.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is believed to have received food, financial assistance, and Russian expertise in space and weapons technologies in return for his troops and guns.

Meanwhile, the West fears that North Korean troops are gaining valuable combat experience from fighting in Russia.

A captured North Korean soldier's documents obtained by The Washington Post discusses guidance related to the six-man frontal assaults the paratroopers spoke of.

"In modern warfare, where real-time reconnaissance and drone strikes are conducted, failing to disperse combat teams into smaller units of two to three members could lead to significant casualties from enemy drones and artillery," one document read, per The Post.

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Why Jonathan Lipnicki Stepped Away From Acting After Child Stardom

21 January 2025 at 13:54
Why Jonathan Lipnicki Stepped Away From Acting After Child Stardom
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Jonathan Lipnicki never lost the acting bug as he grew up in and out of the spotlight.

“Really, it was kind of just going to high school,” Lipnicki, 34, shared with E! News in an interview published Tuesday, January 21. “I wasn’t, like, ‘I’m stepping away.’ I still had my agent, I’d audition here and there.”

The actor was a child when he rose to fame in Stuart Little and Jerry Maguire in the ‘90s. Although he admits to not acting much in the late 2000s, it wasn’t because of a lack of effort.

“I auditioned for a lot and I just didn’t get things. I think that’s OK to say, right?” he shared. “Acting is this thing that I’ve always loved, and sometimes it just doesn’t love you back. There was a span where I didn’t work for a while and I was pursuing it.”

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Lipnicki said he continued participating in acting classes and tried his best to “be in tune with who” he was.

“There was just a portion where maybe I just wasn’t very good, and I’m OK saying that,” he explained in his latest interview. “Maybe it’s a me thing, and I’m more than willing to work on myself all the time and take accountability and control for what I can control.”

Later this month, Lipnicki will appear on the small screen playing a fictionalized, over-the-top version of himself on The Joe Schmo Show.

Why Jonathan Lipnicki Stepped Away From Acting After Child Stardom
Courtesy of Jonathan Lipnicki/Instagram

Hosted by Cat Deeley, the show features a new cast of improv characters who help play out a fake reality competition scenario centered around an everyday guy.

Win or lose, Lipnicki said he’s always finding the positive in an industry that isn’t always predictable.

“I got to find out from a young age what I wanted to spend the rest of my life pursuing, so I can never be mad at it,” he shared more than 25 years after playing Renée Zellweger‘s son in Jerry Maguire. “I’m always grateful for it. I am living more in the present now and really trying to focus on who I am now and what that’s going to look like in the future. But I’m extremely grateful for my past.”

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He’s also focused on being the “best person” he can be as he follows his heart and continues his acting journey.

“I’ve been through it — the ups and the downs — and consistently throughout it, it’s the thing I love doing with my life,” he shared. “I know the best is yet to come with me.”

The Joe Schmo Show premieres on TBS Tuesday, January 21, at 9 p.m. ET.

Joey King and Husband Steven Piet Twin in 'Corny' Sweatshirts

21 January 2025 at 13:52
Joey King and Husband Steven Piet Twin in Corny Sweatshirts With Their Dogs Faces 920
Joey King, Steven Piet. Courtesy of Joey King/Instagram

Joey King and Steven Piet are the picture of that “corny” couple, and they own it.

King, 25, took to Instagram on Monday, January 20, to show off her matching outfit with Piet, 40. In the snap, the pair both rocked cream-colored crewnecks from Pupsentials, featuring their two rescue fur babies’ faces on them: Fable and Jesse.

In the photo, the duo wrapped their arms around each other while Piet held up a peace sign and beamed for the camera. He teamed his sweatshirt with brown pants, while King opted for gray sweatpants.

“On the surface, we may seem like a couple who is a little corny and sometimes wears matching outfits… but deep down, we are literally exactly that,” King captioned the post.

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Fans were quick to gush over the lovebirds’ adorable his-and-hers style moment in the comments section. “Couples that corny-outfit together stick together! Really, you’re both cute here. This picture made me feel cheerful,” one wrote. A second follower added, “And that’s exactly what makes you two couple goals!! 😍😍,” while the official Pupsentials account even commented: “We are obsessed ❤.”

While some fans were focused on King’s custom crewneck, others shared their thoughts on the actress’ bleached eyebrows, which she debuted earlier this month.

“What happened to your beautiful eyebrows??” one social media user questioned, while another noted, “Miss your eyebrows 🥰.”

@joeyking

Ok now I’m just in a posting mood

♬ original sound – Joey King

King first showed off her platinum arches on January 5, while sipping on a martini on a rooftop. Celebrity friends, including Sabrina Carpenter and Noah Cyrus — the latter who also has bleached brows — complimented the actress’ latest transformation, gushing that she looked so “good.”

The actress later joked about her ethereal look via TikTok, admitting that her strands looked like the “Lorax’s mustache” from Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax.”

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“I kind of love it,” she said. “But then I saw my mom like two days ago and she was like, ‘I just can’t look at you. You look so weird.’” King then explained, “Guys, I know I look weird. That’s the point!”

These 17 Comfy and Trendy Pants Totally Outrank Denim

21 January 2025 at 13:49

Tell your jean collection to step aside . . . because pant trends are taking over the spotlight! While denim has its place in our wardrobe, these pants are redefining style (and comfort). The perfect mix of soft and sophisticated, we’ve selected the 17 most classy and cozy pairs below — starting at just $28!

Think pleats! Wide legs! And bold beltlines! These are just a few of the current pant trends you’ll see below. Find everything from satin wide leg styles that basically feel like your favorite pajamas (but with extra style) and best-selling wide leg styles that can flatter any figure. These will definitely have you pushing your jeans to the back of your dresser!

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17 Comfy and Trendy Pants That Totally Outrank Denim

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1. Our Absolute Favorite: A fail-safe classic are these best-selling wide leg trousers that even come in a selection of length options too!

2. Tailored Perfection: On top of coming in several length options to choose from, these tailored wide leg pants from Abercrombie look and feel way more expensive than they actually are!

3. Feels Like Loungewear: Equal parts comfortable and sleek are the Lululemon stretch knit pants that meld loungewear and workwear!

4. A Very Good Deal: If you’re a deal hunter, definitely take a look at these pleat-front pants that you can now score for 40% off!

5. Slightly Stretchy: This stretchy wide leg style gives you extra room to breathe with its silhouette and 5% spandex fabric!

6. Seriously Slimming: Slimming from waist to toe are these super stretch millennium pants that have a slenderizing comfort panel at the waist!

7. She Means Business: A great pick for the office, these pull-on straight pants from Madewell mix together a silky fabric and a tailored aesthetic.

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8. The Real Deal: Score undeniable quality for less with these drawstring pants from Quince that are made of 100% mulberry silk!

9. Pleats Please: There’s nothing that screams sophisticated quite like these pleated white pants from Kasper that also have a comforting elastic waist band!

10. Worth the Splurge: A silhouette guaranteed to flatter the figure are these high waisted satin pants from Cami NYC!

11. Ponte Perfection: From blazers to moto jackets, these ankle ponte pants from Lyssé can easily be styled from day to night!

12. Cue the Customization: Short, regular, long, taupe, black, grey — these are just a few of the customization options that come with these slim straight Abercrombie pants!

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13. Floral Flare: Score high fashion style while on a budget with these floral flared pants that are now just $28!

14. Easily Adjustable: Perfect for date nights or a GNO are these wide leg lace pants that also have an adjustable drawstring waist!

15. Cut-Out Cutie: Show a little skin while staying comfortable throughout the night with these mid-rise trousers from Alo Yoga that features a cut-out on both sides!

16. Leather Pants: A top favorite of Amazon shoppers, these straight leather pants have bought over 400 in the last month!

17. Fabulously Flowy: A great transitional pant, these flowy satin pants can easily go from being worn with sweaters in the winter to t-shirts in the spring!

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Act Fast — Meghan Markle's Coastal-Themed Perfume Is On Sale

21 January 2025 at 13:47

Whether she’s all glammed up on the red carpet or posing for more casual looks, Meghan Markle has mastered the art of sophistication. While some of her looks come with a hefty price tag, there are affordable ways to incorporate the Duchess’ refined style into our everyday routines. Instead of shelling out hundreds of dollars on designer fashion essentials Markle wears or searching for replicas, there’s an easier option. Simply incorporate her beauty staples into your arsenal.

That’s right. You can smell just like the With Love, Meghan star without breaking the bank. Before her foray into the Royal Family, Markle dished on her beauty routine during a 2016 interview with Express. “Fragrance is my favorite thing – so much so that if I leave the house and I don’t put any on, I’ll turn around and go back home,” she said. Markle revealed that she alternates between several fragrances including the Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne by Jo Malone.

Right now, bargain hunters can snag the Markle-approved fragrance on sale at Amazon!

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Wondering what makes this fragrance so special? It’s a fresh and earthy unisex scent that combines soothing notes for a long-lasting scent profile. Ambrette seed, sea salt, sage and grapefruit are blended through the unique scent. True to Markle’s fashion sense, this fragrance will instantly remind you of coastal notes. It’s lightweight and refreshing, so you don’t have to worry about it being too strong. Best of all? It’s subtle, which makes it perfect for layering with other fragrances.

Like Markle, Amazon shoppers can’t get enough of this perfume. This long-lasting fragrance left such a lasting impression that one shopper created a foolproof plan to stay in stock. “I have this [fragrance] on auto order so I don’t run out, they shared. “[I] wish Jo Malone made soaps, lotions and powders to layer,” they added. “Total strangers compliment me wearing it.” Another reviewer is just as impressed. “I bought a travel and a full-size version of this and while I don’t wear it every day, the scent is addicting and I wear it when I want to feel fancy.”

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Looking for new ways to bring regal beauty into your everyday routine? This Meghan Markle-loved fragrance is a great place to start.

 

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John Boyd Says Scola's a ‘Different Person’ After ‘FBI’ Midseason Premiere

21 January 2025 at 13:28
John Boyd Says Scola s a Different Person After FBI Midseason Premiere About 9 11 Brother s Death
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FBI’s Stuart Scola has been carrying the weight of his brother’s death with him for years — and actor John Boyd says things will finally come to a head in the midseason premiere.

“We get to see Scola’s 9/11 origin story with his brother sort of come full circle,” Boyd, who plays Scola on the CBS series, exclusively told Us Weekly while previewing the Tuesday, January 28, episode.

The 43-year-old actor explained: “There’s a huge resolution to the loss of his brother, and it intertwines with a case where we’re trying to thwart terrorists that have hijacked planes’ navigation systems in air [on] commercial airliners.”

The episode, titled “Descent,” will hit home for Scola, who lost his brother, Doug, during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City.

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“It’s really an interesting case and very, very intense for Scola, of course, because of his history,” Boyd added.

Fans previously learned about Scola’s brother during season 4, episode 8, which aired in 2021. “Fire and Rain” saw Scola start to spiral when his team was faced with stopping a terrorist attack that felt like the acts of 9/11 in which al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked several planes, crashing two into the Twin Towers.

Scola also revealed in the episode that his brother was a casualty of the attacks and part of the reason he left Wall Street and started working for the FBI.

John Boyd Says Scola s a Different Person After FBI Midseason Premiere About 9 11 Brother s Death
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Now in season 7, Scola will once again be forced to relive one of the worst days of his life when a terrorist group from Bolivia hijacks commercial planes — one of which is headed into a no-fly zone and therefore as risk of being shot down by the U.S. military with innocents on board.

“I think what’s going through his mind during the case is he’s not really able to stop and question it and process it,” Boyd told Us. “I think he’s in a place of fight or flight. He’s doing what he can do to get through it.”

While tension is high for everyone on the team, Boyd said Scola has several revelations as he tries to stop a possible mass-casualty event from happening again.

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“I think there’s a moment where he’s staring into the eyes of the person — of the terrorist — and he sees that they’re the same,” the actor explained to Us. “That they both have the same pain, that they carry the same loss. That’s the thing that … makes him ready at the end of it [for closure].”

Boyd said that Scola’s intensity over the case is “worth it in the end,” teasing that viewers will see how exactly he gets closure in the final few moments.

John Boyd Says Scola s a Different Person After FBI Midseason Premiere About 9 11 Brother s Death
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“The thing I love about this episode is by the end of the case, Scola is a different person,” Boyd shared. “He’s ready to do something that he wasn’t. He has a new outlook. He has a new perspective.”

That new outlook is linked to his brother’s death and Scola’s new support system which includes partner Nina Chase (Shantel VanSanten), who wasn’t in his life when Doug died.

While Scola is ready to move forward after the midseason premiere there is one thing he’s missing: a new partner.

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“It’s been interesting to kind of have this phase of being partner-less and getting to rediscover himself as an agent a little bit,” Boyd shared with Us, noting that Scola partners up with agents Maggie Bell (Missy Peregrym) and Omar Adom “OA” Zidan (Zeeko Zaki) during the January 28 episode after his interim partner Sydney Ortiz (Lisette Olivera) gets recruited to another position.

He revealed that “anything’s possible” when it comes to when he’ll get a more permanent partner after Tiffany “Tiff” Wallace (Katherine Renee Kane) left the job during the season 7 premiere in October 2024.

“We could have a little more speed dating,” Boyd said with a laugh. “Someone could drop in. It could be a Cinderella slipper situation. I don’t know. Anything can happen.”

FBI returns to CBS on Tuesday, January 28, at 8 p.m. ET.

Emily Ratajkowski Strips Down in Sexy Red Lingerie, Thong Bikini, More

21 January 2025 at 13:27
EmRata In V Day Lingerie Campaign
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Emily Ratajkowski is bringing the heat — literally — with multiple red-hot looks in a mere 72 hours.

Over the holiday weekend, the author of My Body jetted off to Mexico, joined by her close friend and comedian Ziwe Fumudoh, for the getaway. Ratajkowski, 33, had no shortage of chile-hued clothing in her suitcase. Throughout the trip, she turned up wearing her signature shade in sizzling new ways that were equal parts vacation-ready and Valentine’s Day-coded.

Kicking things off with a girls’ night out, Ratajkowski turned heads in a curve-skimming scarlet slip dress with a plunging neckline cut down to there. She kept her accessories to a minimum, ideal for keeping the focus on the scene-stealing wardrobe, save for a red leather drawstring bag, a gleaming gold necklace and pointed-toe strappy stilettos in the same metallic finish.

EmRata In V Day Lingerie Campaign
Courtesy of Emily Ratajkowski/Instagram

The next morning, Ratajkowski soaked up the sun in a string bikini that left (very) little to the imagination. She gave her halter bikini top a DIY-micro treatment by ruching it tightly for minimal coverage, maximum cleavage. She doubled down with a coordinating cheeky thong in the same cherry-red hue. The model emphasized her curves by wearing the booty-baring bottoms with the straps pulled high on the hips, lending them an ’80s aesthetic that’s right on trend right now.

EmRata In V Day Lingerie Campaign
Courtesy of Emily Ratajkowski/Instagram

“Lotsa red this weekend,” Ratajkowski captioned a photo carousel she shared via Instagram on Monday, January 20. Elsewhere in her social media post, she maintained the visual theme throughout her beauty from head to toe, as with a striking red pout and a pedicure to match.

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Come Tuesday, January 21, she was back at it again — or rather, back at work. The Intimissimi brand ambassador (announced last November) shared images of herself via social media in the new Valentine’s Day campaign, posing in the Italian label’s red lingerie while posing on top of a large white bed.

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The sartorial star of the collection is the Emma Triangle Bra, which features satin-covered straps, wireless cups spun from soft stretch lace and is stitched with the phrase “More Amore” in tonal red embroidery. Other romantic flourishes included a heart-shaped charm at the bust and dainty scalloped trimming, details that also turned up on a pair of skivvies the same vibrant shade.

EmRata In V Day Lingerie Campaign
Courtesy of Intimissimi; Courtesy of Emily Ratajkowski/Instagram

Similar to the retro bottoms from the model’s Mexican retreat, her red Intimissimi panties riffed off the throwback era, only the specific design inspiration came right out of Rio: see the More Amore ’80s Style Brazilian thong with low-rise straps and the same less-is-more look and feel.

Whether you’re looking to spice things up on vacay or V-Day, Ratajkowski has you covered.

The new Intimissimi Valentine’s Day collection of “Emily’s Picks” is available to shop now on intimissimi.com.

How Meredith Gaudreau Spent Her 1st Birthday Since Death of Husband Johnny

21 January 2025 at 13:22
How Meredith Gaudreau Spent Her 1st Birthday Since Death of Hubby Johnny
Courtesy of Meredith Gaudreau/Instagram

Meredith Gaudreau spent her first birthday since the death of her husband, Johnny, surrounded by her children and loved ones. 

The birthday celebration happened on Monday, January 20, nearly five months after Johnny, 31, and his brother, Matthew, 29, were killed by a drunk driver while riding their bicycles in Oldmans Township, New Jersey in August 2024. 

In a photo shared via Instagram by her sister, Lily, Meredith was seen blowing out birthday candles while holding her daughter, Noa, 2 months, and son, Johnny, 22 months. 

“Happy birthday Dith!!” Lily wrote, as Noa and Johnny looked on wide-eyed.

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In another photo shared by Lily, which was reposted by Meredith, she and Johnny were seen fast asleep on the floor. 

“Birthday naps,” Lily wrote. 

Meredith was also on the receiving end of birthday messages from some of her best friends, including some famous hockey WAGs. 

Claudia Mangiapane, the wife of Calgary Flames star Andrew Mangiapane, shared a picture from her wedding day standing alongside Meredith. Andrew and Johnny played together for four years in Calgary. 

How Meredith Gaudreau Spent Her 1st Birthday Since Death of Hubby Johnny
Courtesy of Lily Morris/Instagram

“Happy birthday to the person who knows me better than I know myself and who’s been there through every high and every low (and every dinner table high-low),” Claudia shared via her Instagram Story. “I’m forever grateful for you, for John, and for the kids. Our chosen family. Even luckier to call you my best friend. Sister actually.”

Claudia continued, “Here’s to a lifetime of laughs and tears together. Love you more than words can even say.”

Ryen Hendricks, the girlfriend of Boston Bruins defenseman Ryan Peeke, called Meredith “the most beautiful woman inside and out” in a birthday message posted via her Instagram Story.

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At a memorial service for Johnny and Matthew in September 2024, Meredith revealed she was nine weeks pregnant with her and Johnny’s third baby. 

How Meredith Gaudreau Spent Her 1st Birthday Since Death of Hubby Johnny
Courtesy of Lily Morris/Instagram

In October 2024, Meredith celebrated her daughter Noa’s 2nd birthday with help of the Columbus Blue Jackets family, the team Johnny was playing for at the time of his death. More than a dozen players as well as their wives and girlfriends attended Noa’s party, which came exactly two months after Johnny’s death. 

“We love you all,” Meredith wrote via Instagram alongside a picture from the party. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart 💙really special group that will forever be family to me and my babies.”

The party was also attended by Johnny’s sisters, Katie and Kristen, and Matthew’s wife, Madeline. In December 2024, Madeline gave birth to the couple’s first baby, a boy named Tripp

Victoria Beckham's Beauty Line Is Now at Nordstrom — Here's What We're Adding to Cart

21 January 2025 at 13:15

Victoria Beckham is no stranger to high fashion and beauty. The fashion designer and beauty entrepreneur sets sartorial trends with her couture house, but it’s her makeup brand that’s got beauty devotees obsessed. So much so, that Victoria Beckham’s Satin Kajal Liner sells every 30 seconds!

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to test the brand’s beloved products for yourself, here it is. Victoria Beckham just dropped several brand favorites at everyone’s favorite retailer, Nordstrom.

The brand’s Nordstrom release spans makeup, fragrance and skincare, giving you what you really really want. We’re ready to get glam in 2025, and some buttery soft eyeliners and shiny plump lips are on the agenda. Did we mention it’s a clean beauty brand, cruelty-free (and mostly vegan)?

Read on to shop Victoria Beckham bestsellers, and spice up your life!

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Victoria Beckham Beauty Favorites at Nordstrom

Satin Kajal Eye Liner

Beckham’s everyday eyeliner shade is a deep ‘cocoa’ brown, and you can also choose from sparkly, satin and matte options. Soft and buildable, the formula stays put all day — perfect for achieving defined and smoldering looks. One fan says, “If you need a good eyeliner, creamy, pigmented, doesn’t dry out blends well for smokey looks . . . this is the one.” — $34 at Nordstrom!

Posh Gloss Lip Gloss

A shiny lip gloss with hydrating ingredients, this pout-maker plumps and smoothes lips. Choose from seven colors and one clear gloss option. Our pick is ‘martini,’ which pairs beautifully with any lip shade as a sheer, sparkly top coat — $32 at Nordstrom!

Smoky Eye Brick Eyeshadow Palette

The rich, deeply pigmented eyeshadow palette colors from Victoria Beckham are giving rich auntie energy. Choose from two color combos: A striking blue palette or warm reds — $60 at Nordstrom!

Portofino ’97 Eau de Parfum

With notes of bergamot, spices, incense, amber and patchouli, this Italian seaside-inspired fragrance is romantic and luxurious. Available in two sizes, you can also try the hand cream if you want to ease into the scent without splurging on a full bottle — $200 at Nordstrom!

Posh Lipstick

Another fan favorite, this creamy lipstick-meets-balm gives a subtle sheen and tons of hydration. Posh is known for her many nude lip looks, and the wearable shades are available in scintillating pops of color — $38 at Nordstrom!

The Cell Rejuvenating Priming Moisturizer

Formulated with Augustinus Bader’s clinically-testing technology for transforming dry skin, this priming moisturizer restores dull skin thanks to skin-plumping ingredients like hyaluronic acid. Choose from two shades (the golden hue is perfect for achieving a sun-kissed glow!) — $100 at Nordstrom!

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Ilona Maher Turns Up the Heat in Steamy Bikini Pic After Breaking Her Nose

21 January 2025 at 13:14
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Ilona Maher isn’t letting a broken nose stop her from bringing her bikini A-game.

Maher, 28, showed off her figure via Instagram on Tuesday, January 21, while baking in a sauna. For her steamy impromptu photoshoot, Maher rocked a highlighter-bright yellow bikini featuring a triangle halter top equipped with subtle stripes. The Olympian paired the top with matching bottoms that tied into bows at her hips.

The season 33 Dancing With the Stars competitor accessorized with layered gold necklaces little else.

Maher leaned against the bench of the sauna while gazing into the camera. She pushed her brunette strands to one side of her head and donned a knowing smile.

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In a separate sexy snap, the rugby player leaned forward and stared into the camera. She leaned her head against one hand while resting her other arm across her knees.

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Courtesy of Ilona Maher/Instagram

“Sweating it out,” Maher captioned the thirst trap, prompting fans to swoon in the comments section. “Ma’am the internet can’t handle this level of traffic,” one follower wrote, as another added, “You look SO good.” A third fan gushed, “Mommy 🥵.”

Maher’s sultry snap comes days after she shared that she broke her nose during a match. On Saturday, January 18, she posted a selfie of her bloody nose and stained jersey while holding a thumbs up.

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Courtesy of Ilona Maher/Instagram

“All good, everyone. Just a lil knock,” she captioned the post. Maher later updated her fans on how she was healing. On Monday, January 20, she joked that she “scared a few people on the street” while walking around with pink and purple bruises underneath her eyes.

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“Felt cute,” she hilariously captioned a reel of her playing with her hair and checking herself out in the mirror. Even with a broken nose, Maher still slays while keeping us all in stitches.

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