Hong Kong’s 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium has been ranked the world’s No 3 in ticket sales in 2025, despite its debut nine months ago, with its operator saying the ranking cements the city’s status as “Asian events capital”. According to data compiled by Pollstar, a US-based trade publication for the concert and live music industry,…
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If you felt a personal connection with a celebrity this year, you likely weren’t alone. That feeling led Cambridge Dictionary to select “parasocial” as its 2025 word of the year. Parasocial is defied as “involving or relating to a connection that someone feels between themselves and a famous person they do not know, a character…
If you felt a personal connection with a celebrity this year, you likely weren’t alone. That feeling led Cambridge Dictionary to select “parasocial” as its 2025 word of the year. Parasocial is defied as “involving or relating to a connection that someone feels between themselves and a famous person they do not know, a character…
President Donald Trump’s Truth Social post about Taylor Swift has resurfaced online after he was booed during the Washington Commanders versus Detroit Lions game on Sunday. Newsweek reached out to Trump’s representative via email for comment on Monday outside regular working hours. Why It Matters Trump’s attendance at the NFL game has sparked renewed focus…
Sabrina Carpenter is keeping cozy girl fall going—even on a night out with Taylor Swift. On November 7, the pop stars were seen out and about in New York City, both dressed for a night on the town with autumnal twists. Unshaken by their staggering height differences, Swift threw on a pair of burgundy Gucci…
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) -Bob Mackie, the fashion designer and costumer who has outfitted celebrities like Cher, Carol Burnett, Elton John and Taylor Swift, has sued JCPenney for allegedly using his name, signature and likeness without permission to sell apparel. In a complaint filed on Wednesday night in Manhattan federal court, the 85-year-old…
Topline Couture fashion designer Bob Mackie, most famous for the stage looks he created for stars like Cher, Tina Turner and Carol Burnett, has sued the JC Penny department store over the release of a new clothing line called “Mackie: Bob Mackie”—which he claims he had nothing to do with. Cher and Bob Mackie. Ron…
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) -Bob Mackie, the fashion designer and costumer who has outfitted celebrities like Cher, Carol Burnett, Elton John and Taylor Swift, has sued JCPenney for allegedly using his name, signature and likeness without permission to sell apparel. In a complaint filed on Wednesday night in Manhattan federal court, the 85-year-old…
Taylor Swift’s new album is sparking debate among fans. Some feel the lyrics lack the emotional depth of her previous work. They question the authenticity of her romance with Travis Kelce. Loyal fans defend her artistic evolution and stable relationship. The discussion highlights differing views on Swift’s songwriting and personal life. Taylor Swift built her…