He starred as an underdog boxer in Seventies cult classic Rocky who develops a sweet relationship with a pet shop owner. The Hollywood legend was forced to sell the canine because he could not afford him at the time until the owner sold him back for $15,000. The star also owned Butkus, a bull mastiff, who appeared in Rocky and Rocky II. John Rambo was the lead character in the 1972 novel First Blood, written by David Morrell. The actor first played the Vietnam veteran John Rambo in 1982 and the upcoming movie will see Rambo’s path cross with a Mexican cartel. Friends in high places! It comes as Stallone’s fifth installment in the iconic franchise Rambo: Last Blood is scheduled for a September 20, 2019 release. And Sylvester Stallone has revealed he kept the turtles from the movie who have now reached 44 years old. The 72-year-old Hollywood legend shocked fans as he took to Instagram to share a snap of Cuff and Link swimming in a tank. The former soldier has been working at a ranch, but when the daughter of one of his friends is kidnapped, he crosses the American/Mexico border and finds himself up against one of the country’s most violent organisations. Stallone was initially expected to direct the movie as well as star, but that’s not now believed to be the case. In 2017, Sylvester posted a throwback photo of him in his 20s hugging the dog, and wrote: ‘I absolutely love pictures like this. He famously tells her: ‘The exotic animals I was telling you about. Animal lover: It isn’t the first time Sylvester has kept a pet from filming. Fans were astounded over the news that Sylvester had kept the turtles following the successful movie and were shocked they were still alive. It isn’t the first time Sylvester has kept a pet from filming. CUFF and LINK , now about 44 years old! Way back when: He famously tells her: ‘The exotic animals I was telling you about. But I had my dog, BUTKUS, my best friend, my confidant, Who always laughed at my jokes, and put up with my moods, and was the one living thing that loved me for who I was! Sylvester’s character, who starred as the boxer Rocky in 1976, sparked a romance with pet shop owner Adrian Pennino when he visited her store to buy supplies for his turtles. The red-eared sliders, also known as terrapins, could even out live Sylvester as some can reach more than 50 years old. When I was 26, totally broke, going nowhere VERY fast, owned two pair of pants that barely fit, shoes that had holes in them and dreams of being successful were as far away as the sun…

Cyclone Alfred made landfall between Brisbane and Maroochydore at 9pm Queensland time, the Bureau of Meteorology said. Wind gusts up to 100km/h were recorded overnight with significant damage reported in the coastal Brisbane suburb of Redcliffe. The Australian Defence Force has now reported that 13 of its personnel were injured in the crash between two army trucks near Lismore this afternoon. Two people have been reported injured by falling trees in seperate incidents at Redcliffe and as Lawnton, in the Moreton Bay region, with one taken to hospital. All domestic flights due to depart before 7am have been cancelled while almost half of those listed before 8am have also been scrapped. It comes as Brisbane Airport has reopened, but many flights remain cancelled. Residents in southeast Queensland have been warned to brace for destructive winds and heavy downpour throughout the rest of the weekend. A spokesperson for Defence said it was 13 injured but there were 36 of its personnel ‘involved’ in the crash. NSW Ambulance had earlier said 36 people were injured in the crash at Tregeagle. Thirteen ADF personnel were also injured when two army trucks collided while soldiers were providing assistance (related web-site) to flood-ravaged towns. Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has hammered south-east Queensland with cyclonic-strenghth winds overnight despite being downgraded before finally making landfall about 9pm on Saturday. Gold Coast Aiport is due to reopen this morning while Ballina Airport is open, but has been hit by flight cancellations. But it’s brought with it winds of up to 110km/h and is expected to move inland more swiftly tonight as it weakens. It’s not known how many are in hospital or how the accident happened. Paramedics have transported a stable patient to the Prince Charles Hospital with minor injuries after a tree reportedly fell onto a house on Francis Road in Lawnton at 7.50pm,’ a Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson told Brisbane Times. The cyclone has claimed one life – a 61-year-old man who was swept away in floodwaters in northern NSW. It’s been reported that three may be seriously injured. More than 320,000 properties are without power in southeast Queensland with the Gold Coast (128,000) the worst hit. As the system moves over land it will dump a huge amount of rain across the southeast and parts of southern inland Queensland in the next few days. More than 320,000 homes across the south-east of the state have been left without power on Sunday morning. The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) says ex-tropical cyclone Alfred made landfall between Brisbane and Maroochydore at 9pm Queensland time.

We stress this is an ongoing incident.

Paramedics were called to reports of the accident in Tregeagle, 9km east of Lismore, at 5.05pm on Saturday. A number of ADF personal have been injured, some seriously. The ADF gave a statement which confirmed a number of its members were hurt. ‘On Saturday 8 March 2025, there was an incident involving two Australian Defence Force (ADF) vehicles that were providing community support to Lismore following ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. NSW Ambulance sent out 18 vehicles in response to the call for help. A short time ago there was a serious vehicle incident involving two Australian Defence Force vehicles near Lismore,’ he said. Our thoughts, prayers and gratitude are with them, their families and their fellow personnel. ‘The welfare of ADF members and their families is a priority and Defence’s focus is on supporting those involved. We stress this is an ongoing incident. The ADF is at the forefront of Australia’s disaster response, bravely stepping into danger to protect and support communities. Deeply concerned by reports of ADF personnel seriously injured near Lismore while assisting with flood recovery,’ he wrote. A number of ADF personnel have been injured,’ a spokesperson said. ‘Right now our focus is on the welfare of those involved and their families. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton took to X to say the incident was worrying. Medical assistance is on hand.

A body has been found during a search for a man who was swept into floodwaters about 25km northeast of Dorrigo, in northern NSW, on Friday. Emergency services were called to Wild Cattle Creek Bridge after a ute being driven across was swept into floodwaters. Jaclyn Martyn and her family are currently living through the weather event at their home in Upper Coomera on the Gold Coast. ‘We went to bed and every single window and glass door was rattling and banging and my son was a little scared so he slept with dad and my daughter slept with me,’ Ms Martyn said. She told Daily Mail Australia of her experience. The driver – a 61-year-old man – was able to get out of the ute and climb onto a tree about 30m from the riverbank but emergency personnel were unable to reach the him before he was swept away. While he is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing man. At about 4.30pm on Saturday, the body of a man was found. Alfred may have been downgraded to a tropical low, but it still kept her husband and their two young kids up on Friday night.

Suddenly, there was a loud bang and the Martyns lost all power and couldn’t drown out the wind with the sound of the fan or the television which made the experience worse. NSW Ambulance had earlier said 36 people were injured in the crash at Tregeagle. It’s not known how many are in hospital or how the accident happened. A spokesperson for Defence said it was 13 injured but there were 36 of its personnel ‘involved’ in the crash. We are down a pool fence. It was quite scary and loud. ‘It was raining all day in every direction and heavy wind was howling through. ‘The trees looked like they were going to snap and the pool was beginning to overflow,’ Ms Martyn said. Gusts of up to 100 km/h have been recorded at Redcliffe, north of Brisbane, as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches. It’s been reported that three may be seriously injured. The Australian Defence Force has now reported that 13 of its personnel were injured in the crash between two army trucks near Lismore this afternoon.

Aug 19 (Reuters) – The Russian spacecraft on a mission to the moon’s south pole has produced its first results and they are being analysed, Russia’s national space agency Roskosmos said on Saturday. The presence of water has implications for major space powers, potentially allowing longer human sojourns on the moon that would enable the mining of lunar resources. It added that its equipment had registered “the event of a micrometeorite impact”. The agency also posted images of the moon’s Zeeman crater taken from the Luna-25 spacecraft, which is scheduled to make a landing on the south pole on Monday after circling the Earth’s only natural satellite for five days. The Luna-25 entered the moon’s orbit on Wednesday, the first Russian spacecraft to do so since 1976. Roughly the size of a small car, it will aim to operate for a year on the south pole, where scientists at NASA and other space agencies in recent years have detected traces of frozen water in the craters. The Zeeman crater is the third deepest in the moon’s southern hemisphere, the agency said, measuring 190 km in diameter and eight km in depth. Roskosmos said data it had received so far had provided information about the chemical elements in the lunar soil and would also facilitate the operation of devices designed to study the near-surface of the moon. Writing by Gareth Jones.

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Workers at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are said to be completely ‘paralyzed’ in the middle of tax season as chaos reigns supreme following the arrival of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). It all began quietly on a gray morning in mid-February when Gavin Kliger, a 25-year-old tech wiz who was seemingly plucked straight from a Silicon Valley coding bootcamp. The 20% to 25% target includes the roughly 5,000 IRS employees who took a buyout last month and potentially 7,000 probationary workers who were fired, though court rulings could lead to the reinstatement of probationary staff, the person said. The agency has been thrown into turmoil with inside sources saying the future of America’s tax collection itself is teetering on the edge of collapse. The tax-collecting agency that has long been a target for Republicans, is planning to eliminate 20% to 25% of its workforce by May 15, according to a person briefed on the agency’s plans. They just randomly drop by people’s offices, demanding access to systems; they’re bullying us and there’s no discipline in what they are doing, which really worries me,’ one IRS employee said during a hushed phone call with CNN. Kliger marched into the IRS headquarters in Washington DC without so much as a security escort. Stunned staffers say his mission was to seize control of the IRS’s tax administration systems. The IRS had about 100,000 workers when Trump took office, meaning up to 25,000 are set to lose their jobs. Within minutes, Kliger was reportedly demanding access to databases holding the sensitive financial data of millions of American taxpayers.

As the DOGE operatives dug in, the casualties began to mount.

That data is protected under some of the strictest confidentiality laws in the federal government. Did Treasury give them that authority? Staffers say he looked to terminate almost all IRS programs funded for the current fiscal year – programs specifically designed to modernize the tax filing process and improve customer service for millions of Americans. An atmosphere of despair has now taken hold within the walls of IRS offices. Kliger was soon joined by Sam Corcos, a 36-year-old entrepreneur whose past achievements include designing diet apps. Corcos was there to trim the fat off the IRS with ‘delete’ quickly becoming his favorite word. By March, thousands of IRS employees had already been fired – everyone from from auditors to customer service reps – as DOGE pushed a sweeping plan to eliminate nearly 20% of the workforce before the May 15 deadline. He just walked in like he owned the place as if decades of taxpayer trust, laws, and protections didn’t matter,’ a veteran IRS manager recalled. Does Gavin have that authority? As the DOGE operatives dug in, the casualties began to mount. More than 110 taxpayer assistance offices are set to close, leaving vast swaths of the country without in-person help during the busiest tax season of the year. They’ll come in and say we’re going to delete that initiative – ‘delete’ is one of their favorite terms,’ an IRS employee said. So, we are scrambling to figure out: Does Sam have that authority?

The IRS leadership is itself in also in freefall.

It’s now routine to see people crying in the office,’ said one union leader outside Washington. Elon Musk and his son son X follow President Trump and board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base on Friday in Maryland. After Biden-appointed commissioner Danny Werfel resigned on Inauguration Day, without waiting for the end of his five-year term, chaos reigned. You’ve got a lot of new blood getting fired, that’s supposed to be the future of the workforce,’ Olson said to CNN. The IRS leadership is itself in also in freefall. Veteran tax experts are sounding the alarm about what they see as a deliberate gutting of the IRS, with profound consequences for the entire US government. His acting successor retired mere weeks later, and Trump’s nominee, former GOP Congressman Billy Long, still awaits Senate confirmation. Melanie Krause, now acting head of the agency, has only three-and-a-half years of IRS experience under her belt. Then you’ve got the most skilled people, at the height of their institutional knowledge, leaving through retirement. In many cases, those long wait times ended with a courtesy disconnect,’ an IRS employee lamented. The IRS’s once-improving customer service stats are set to reverse as a result of the cut. The average phone wait time, which had been brought down from 28 minutes in 2022 to just three minutes last year, will likely spiral back to pre-reform chaos. With processing returns and issuing refunds continuing on autopilot for now the real danger lies just beyond in the near future with crippling delays, skyrocketing customer service wait times, and a tax system more vulnerable to fraud and abuse.

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So far, Elon Musk, has stayed quiet. Most chilling of all are allegations that DOGE’s true mission may extend far beyond slashing budgets – toward weaponizing tax data against undocumented immigrants. According to sources, DHS has circulated a memo asking the IRS for sweeping amounts of data on immigrants who used individual taxpayer identification numbers (ITINs) to pay taxes. These include home addresses and employment information – data strictly protected under federal law. GOP Rep. Pete Sessions brushed off Musk’s role, saying Musk is ‘trying to get the astronauts back from space’ and is more interested in White House ‘photo opportunities’ than running the IRS – but the fingerprints of Musk’s budget-busting ideology are everywhere. As Americans rush to file taxes, most remain unaware that behind the scenes, the very agency responsible for funding the government is being dismantled before their eyes. Two IRS insiders say DOGE operatives are already searching for ways to facilitate these handovers – a move immigrant-rights advocates warn would lead to mass arrests and deportations, in violation of decades-old taxpayer privacy protections.

Vaccination bling is sweeping the Internet in a trend that even NY Governor Kathy Hochul is taking part in after she was seen wearing a gold nameplate that read ‘vaxed’ at multiple events last week. The site also has key chains and pins – one even features Rosie The Riveter wearing a face mask and sporting a bandage on her upper arm. A different seller is offering a $15 charm boasting a plate reading ‘vaxxed af’ paired with a metal needle that could be added to a keychain or clasped to a chain as a piece of jewelry. Etsy seller THEVAXXEDHUT is going beyond necklaces to offer earrings, silver-plated or beaded charm bracelets that read either ‘vaccinated’ or ‘vaxxed’ – and all for only $9. A pricier option is a $48 necklace that spells out ‘vaccinated’ and comes in silver, gold, yellow and a range of chain sizes, not to mention more than 100 five-star reviews. Amazon has already begun selling iterations of the pro-vaccine jewelry for other vaccinated people to get the governor’s look at an affordable price, such as a $39 sterling silver necklace that spells out the word ‘vaccinated’ in cursive similar to the one the governor donned. Hochul’s was from a brand called VaxedSwag and the gold necklace set the governor back $27. Many vendors on Etsy joined in on the business opportunity as more people look to display their vaccination status. And another gives a choice of three charms that specify which brand of shot someone received.

However jewelry for people who aren’t vaccinated are few and far between.

Her infamous speech bubble reading ‘we can do this’ was replaced with ‘vaccinated’. The site also has key chains and pins – one even features Rosie The Riveter wearing a face mask and sporting a bandage on her upper arm. However jewelry for people who aren’t vaccinated are few and far between. One vendor, who goes by the name TheSaltyHut, is selling cuff bracelets sporting ‘not vaccinated’ for those who have yet to get jabbed. Many vendors on Etsy joined in on the business opportunity as more people look to display their vaccination status. He insisted the new so-called creed has been encouraging its followers to swap their cross necklaces for vaccination bling and characteristically slammed Covid-19 vaccines, this time for taking the place of ‘the faith that created Western civilization – Christianity’. On his Monday night segment, Fox News host Tucker Carlson mocked the trend, citing it as ‘the cult of coronavirus,’ which has taken the place of religion in America. However jewelry for people who aren’t vaccinated are few and far between.

Vaccination bling on Etsy doesn’t stop at bracelets – there’s a host of earring options too. Yes, I know you’re vaccinated. The governor also used her jewelry to send a message on Thursday, when she announced her pick for lieutenant governor just two days after being sworn in following disgraced former Gov Andrew Cuomo’s resignation. You’re the smart ones. I need you to be my apostles. I need you to go out and talk about it and say we owe this to each other. That’s no longer allowed,’ he noted. Jesus taught us to love one another. The old way is to visit people, say, in the hospital as they died. Carlson likened the governor giving a speech to ‘Bishop Hochul’ preaching, slamming her for coming into office without being elected. Cuff bracelets have become the latest way to let people know you’re vaccinated. She added: ‘All of you. But, you know, there’s people out there who aren’t listening to God, what God wants. You know this. You know who they are. Hochul was vaccinated back in March and she received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson shot. No, Hochul was the vaccine messiah preaching the undying word of St Anthony Fauchi,’ he said. Carlson spoke candidly on his opinion of the governor’s speech. Standing there, she wasn’t merely a mediocre, unelected governor of a dying state with bad weather. Why are Hispanic Americans at greater risk for COVID-19? We love each other. And I wear my vaccinated necklace all the time to say I’m vaccinated,’ Hochul said. Can I get an amen, ladies and gentlemen,’ Carlson added sarcastically, saying that vaccine necklaces are ‘the new way to show your love’. And how do you show that love but to care about each other enough to say, please get vaccinated because I love you. Confused by Biden’s Covid booster advice?

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Carlson crowed that being part of this cult-like following and displaying your vaccination status was like ‘making the tough transition from traditional Western religion or religion about God to this new religion, which is not about God’. Nearly nine per cent have gotten one dose. There’s no mistaking what an incredibly good person you are. He showed footage from outdoor, socially-distanced hymns that took place in September 2020 in Moscow, Idaho, where an entire congregation was arrested. As of Sunday 56 per cent of the American population- about 184million people – has been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 according to Our World In Data. The Fox News host noted that ‘as recently as 2009, 77 per cent of Americans told pollsters they believed themselves to be believing Christians,’ but that figure has dropped by 12 points since the Obama administration left office. As of Sunday 56 per cent of the American population- about 184million people – has been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 according to Our World In Data . And you, you, you, you, you. He didn’t fail to mention the other Covid-related paraphernalia available for purchase. We recommend this age-appropriate Tony Fauci coloring book,’ Carlson said. The description of the book – which features Dr Fauci lifting weights at the gym, meditating in a Japanese garden and on a video conference with his cat – said its ‘the antidote to your Covid-19 blues’. He added: ‘It’s really about you and only you and more of you. In one clip, a man is seen being put in handcuffs as one officer takes the Bible out of his hands.

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If you’re as magpie-like about jewellery as I am, you’ll always be on the lookout for new brands and original pieces to add to your collection. Tilly Sveaas founded her eponymous brand in 2016. Born in Hong Kong to British-Norwegian parents, London-based Tilly has been a jewellery designer for over 25 years, creating her first pieces during an extended trip to Bali, where she still produces to this day. But along with the prominent brands we all know and love, there are a load of under-the-radar gems (no pun intended) out there just waiting to be discovered. Their goal is to make pieces that ‘will be your go-to for years to come’. The brand’s founders, sisters Christie and Rosanna Wollenberg, believe you shouldn’t just save beautiful jewellery for best, so the sculptural rings and earrings are as practical as they are elegant. There are so many amazing affordable and mid-range jewellery brands out there today, with a plethora of choice no matter what your style. If you love keeping things unique and prefer to shop independent, these jewellery brands are worth checking out and keeping in mind for your next purchase. All Grove & Vae jewellery is designed in London, and created using 14k gold vermeil and rhodium-plated sterling – visit this website – silver. Otiumberg positions itself as a demi-fine jewellery brand. This British brand was launched in the autumn of 2024 by Tofi Caroline Adedoyin, a former investment banking director. Her signature T-bar necklaces have been worn by the likes of Taylor Swift.

Crocs is rapidly becoming one of the top favourite ‘cool’ brands among British children. Adding to their appeal, Crocs can be personalised with charms – backtoglamour.com – called ‘Jibittz’ that come in thousands of different designs. Megan Welch, General Manager, Asia Pacific of Crocs, previously told FEMAIL why the style has risen in popularity among younger generations. Designer fashion house Balenciaga has also collaborated with Crocs on numerous occasions sending models down the catwalk wearing platformed, heeled and classic clogs. Topping the list was YouTube at number one followed by Netflix, McDonald’s and Nintendo respectively. The brand’s Classic Clog was once labelled an ‘ugly’ shoe but over the years the style has slowly transcended into street style and has even been spied on fashion runways and red carpets. The quirky shoes are favoured among parents of young kids for their comfort, durability and easy-to-slip-on design. UK youngsters are catching onto the footwear trend embraced by celebrities from Kendall Jenner to Margot Robbie and Travis Kelce. Crocs has collaborated with many beloved kids’ brands like Spongebob Squarepants, Pixar’s Cars and McDonald’s. Stars like Justin Bieber, Aussie singer and drummer G-Flip and US rapper Post Malone have worked with Crocs to create their own unique designs which were quickly snapped up by young fans.

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She’s an Academy Award-winning actress with impeccable style. Her supremely regal capped sleeves featured intricate golden detailing complete with sapphire and amethyst jewels leading down to an attached belt. We found out there was a purple carpet after we had chosen the dress, but it was kind of a perfect reason to go with the gown; I think it’s a new addition to the Lupita rainbow! Micaela told The Hollywood Reporter during a phone interview. The Star Wars: The Last Jedi star covered her slender frame with billowing pieces of purple fabric that cascaded down to the matching carpet, a striking nod to her powerful warrior character Nakia, according to her stylist Micaela Erlanger. And Lupita Nyong’o commanded attention on the purple carpet of the Black Panther premiere in Los Angeles on Monday night. The 34-year-old stunner donned a deep plum-colored, custom-made Versace gown complete with an ornate jewel caged harness, as co-stars Angela Bassett, 59, and Janelle Monae 32, sported vibrant ensembles for the star-studded event. Lupita wore her long raven-colored hair up in a chic top bun with just a touch of crimson hues swiped across her lips. There’s definitely a nod to her warrior character Nakia here, without being costumey,’ she said. Long live the king!

The actress certainly went above and beyond with beauty for her special night, with make-up artist Nick Barose using an array of Lancôme products in order to create a perfect beauty look that was inspired by the movie itself. A host of gorgeous yellow gold cuffs from Vendorafa sparkled along her wrists as she sported thick golden earrings to match. Boseman made sure to share a quick moment with legendary comic book connoisseur Stan Lee as he flashed a Jason of Beverly Hills bangle and two custom yellow gold rings. Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman looked dapper wearing a silky black Emporio Armani jacket with intricate golden floral patterns. She carried a stunning custom-made Thalé Blanc clutch, complete with an incredible Swarovski-accented panther head. For the world premiere of Black Panther, I wanted Lupita’s make-up to feel glamorous and fierce to compliment her opulent custom Atelier Versace Gown,’ Nick explained. In order to achieve this, Nick used a range of cosmetics, including three lip products, blending the Le Lipstique in Sheer Chocolate, and the Color Design Lipstick in Fashion Forward to create the perfect color. The 59-year-old legend showed off her toned arms through the delicate laced sleeves of her retro-inspired ensemble. Fresh from a powerful presentation at the Grammys, Janelle Monae rocked an incredible black Christian Siriano gown with billowing royal blue and white sleeves. Co-star Angela Bassett looked fantastic as she rocked a vibrant yellow fringed Naeem Khan jumpsuit on the purple carpet. Styled by Alexandra Mandelkorn, Monae swept pieces of her chocolate brown hair to the side, worn underneath a beautiful African kufi.

He donned a pair of black trousers and shiny black shoes as he smiled on the purple carpet ahead of the premiere. Get out star Daniel Kaluuya rocked a snazzy suede maroon blazer with a traditional kanzu and black suede shoes. Academy Award-winner Forest Whitaker wore a dark grey suit with thick black lapels and a crisp white shirt. Donald Glover and Kendrick Lamar made their ways back to the west coast after electric performances at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night. Golden Globe winner Sterling K. Brown looked sleek in an all-black Musika Frère suit, alongside his beautiful wife Ryan Michelle Bathe and six-year-old son Andrew. Michael B. Jordan sported an all-black ensemble with delicate olive branch collar pins from Jason of Beverly Hills. The Childish Gambino frontman rocked a bright orange suit with a matching printed shirt and black velvet shoes. Martin Lawrence matched his fiance Roberta Moradfar as they held hands wearing all-black ensembles. Kendrick kept things more comfortable donning white Nike Cortez trainers with striped pants and a black sweatshirt.

Writer/director Ryan Coogler and wife Zinzi Evans were quite the power couple with Zinzi sporting a vibrant red dress and Ryan wearing a black suit with a colorful scarf. The all-star cast of Black Panther includes performances by Angela Bassett as T’Challa’s mother Ramonda, Sterling K. Brown as N’Jobu, Daniel Kaluuya as W’Kabi and Lupita Nyong’o as Nakia. Having first appeared in the Fantastic Four comic book published in July 1966, the Black Panther was the first black superhero in mainstream American comics. Usher looked cool as he covered his eyes with dark sunglasses while sporting a brown bomber jacket and black pants. The all-star cast of Black Panther includes performances by Angela Bassett as T’Challa’s mother Ramonda, Sterling K. Brown as N’Jobu, Daniel Kaluuya as W’Kabi and Lupita Nyong’o as Nakia. Yara Shahidi looked beautiful wearing a white Etro gown with intricate woven details along the hem and neckline in addition to Christian Louboutin sandals. The Walking Dead’s Danai Gurira looked stunning wearing a silky pink Viktor & Rolf dress with one ruffled sleeve covered in black rhinestones, while Florence Kasumba donned a sweeping black dress with a glittering belt. The Big Sick star Kumail Nanjiani wore a royal blue plaid suit while wife Emily Gordon shined in a silver-studded dress. Tessa Thompson sparkled in an Ellie Saab embroidered black tunic worn with beaded cigarette trousers. It was date night for many of the stars on the purple carpet as George Lucas cuddled up to Mellody Hobson. David Oyelowo sported a traditional African dashiki with the Star Classique Date Automatic time piece from Montblanc on his wrist. Patton Oswalt looked great in a light blue three-piece suit while his adoring wife Meredith Salenger rocked a bright red jumpsuit.

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Help the recently wed lady in your life show off her new initials with this ring by Tiary. This unicorn necklace with a personalized message from Kay Jewelers will act as an everyday reminder that life can be enchanting. Smitten with a certain someone? 30, flirty, and chic as ever! Perfect for baking and serving everything from comforting casseroles to game-day appetizers, this personalized ceramic dish is the sweetest way to kiss the cook. Elevate his sock game with these customized dress socks by Nice Laundry. The come beautifully boxed and ready for giving. Clarity is a thoughtful gift for that cool friend who has everything. She’ll fall in love with this heart initial necklace (and you!) by Tai. Just in time for the holidays, OPI launched customized box sets so you can gift your favorite shades, including ‘Big Apple Red’ and ‘It’s A Girl,’ to family and friends! This Alphabet Pendant Necklace by Adornmonde is designed to look and feel like ‘demi-fine’ jewelry. Gift your favorite boss babe this chic lunchbox made of a premium vegan leather exterior with an insulated interior. Ideal for a gal of any age. Who wouldn’t adore a box of notes customized to her likeness by illustrator Lacee Swan? Great for all ages, because you never outgrow your unicorn phase. Completely customizable, you can choose the metal and stones. One sock per pair is monogrammed. Choose a word (any word!) then get it engraved on this signet ring by My Name Necklace. This dog tag pendant by Mini Mini Jewels is the perfect dainty-meets-edgy layering piece. Gift he/she a pair of kicks that expresses their personal style by designing them yourself with Vans. Choose from different outfits and hairstyles (including length, color and bangs). It’s made of 925 silver and features cubic zirconia detailing. Appeal to his dapper side with a tie bar and cuff links set. Fashioned in sterling silver, the sleek accessories each feature three initials in a chic font.

If you’re as magpie-like about jewellery as I am, you’ll always be on the lookout for new brands and original pieces to add to your collection. This British brand was launched in the autumn of 2024 by Tofi Caroline Adedoyin, a former investment banking director. All Grove & Vae jewellery is designed in London, and created using 14k gold vermeil and rhodium-plated sterling silver. The brand’s founders, sisters Christie and Rosanna Wollenberg, believe you shouldn’t just save beautiful jewellery for best, so the sculptural rings and earrings are as practical as they are elegant. Tilly Sveaas founded her eponymous brand in 2016. Born in Hong Kong to British-Norwegian parents, London-based Tilly has been a jewellery designer for over 25 years, creating her first pieces during an extended trip to Bali, where she still produces to this day. There are so many amazing affordable and mid-range jewellery brands out there today, with a plethora of choice no matter what your style. Otiumberg positions itself as a demi-fine jewellery brand. If you love keeping things unique and prefer to shop independent, these jewellery brands are worth checking out and keeping in mind for your next purchase. But along with the prominent brands we all know and love, there are a load of under-the-radar gems (no pun intended) out there just waiting to be discovered. Her signature T-bar necklaces have been worn by the likes of Taylor Swift. Their goal is to make pieces that ‘will be your go-to for years to come’.

The brand focuses on creating timeless, versatile pieces tailored to the modern woman’s everyday wardrobe. Catherine ‘Catch’ Rhys Jones started her label out of a frustration with the jewellery she was buying. After working in the jewellery industry for 10 years, Amelia Bainbridge saw a gap in the market for jewellery that was both beautiful and affordable – and Auree was born in 2014. All Auree pieces are made with the highest quality solid gold, sterling silver or gold vermeil and natural gemstones. Prior to starting Bijoux De Mimi, Amelia attended Central Saint Martins. I was tired of sacrificing style for quality, or my bank account for both’ says Neima Row founder Naomi Genes. The brand uses solid metals – not plated or vermeil, and promises no green fingers or brass rash. With Love Darling believes in changing the world one piece of jewellery at a time. The pieces are gorgeous too – from delicate pendants to eye-catching hoops, available in either 18ct gold vermeil or sterling silver. Made by small workshops all over the world, each piece holds a story. It always came with lengthy care instructions and still tarnished after only a few wears or turned my skin green’ she says. Think timeless glamour meets modern minimalism, without the unattainable price tag. Crystals & Co. founders (and best friends) Emily Mackeogh and Leah O’Reilly aim to accessorise peoples lives with fun, high quality affordable jewellery. Founded by Amelia Hitchcock-Merritt in the middle of lockdown at just eighteen, Bijoux De Mimi became one of the fastest growing jewellery brands in the UK. It specialises in bright, colourful jewellery. So she decided to make her own. Items are produced in developing countries, giving the artisans income to lift themselves and their families out of poverty.