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Inside Channing Tatum's ‘Low-Pressure' Romance With Inka Williams — Has She Met His Daughter?
Channing Tatum and Inka Williams aren't putting a lot of pressure on their budding romance at the moment. 'Channing just got out of a long-term relationship and is not looking to settle down right now,' a source tells Us Weekly exclusively, noting that Tatum, 45, and Williams, 25, are 'definitely dating.' 'It feels more low-key than his past relationships. Channing is having a lot of fun right now,' the insider continues. 'The relationship is low-pressure, and they are on the same page about it.' The source adds that Williams 'has a fun yet mature vibe,' which is what initially interested Tatum after they 'met through mutual friends.' Model Inka Williams Gushes Over Channing Tatum Amid Rumored Romance: 'Merci For Making Life Beautiful' Tatum and Williams first sparked romance rumors in February when they were spotted together at a pre-Oscars party. Things have continued to heat up since then. "They have bonded over fashion, and it's something they both love,' the same source tells Us. Tatum has 'a break' from new projects at the moment, so he and Williams 'took a trip' together before the actor spends 'the rest of the summer' with 11-year-old daughter Everly, whom he shares with ex-wife Jenna Dewan. 'Inka isn't really around when Channing is with Everly, and they are still keeping things separate for now,' the insider adds. Tatum's relationship with Williams comes after a three-year relationship with Zoë Kravitz. The former couple started dating in 2021, and Tatum proposed in October 2023. News broke one year later that they had split. Why Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum 'Fizzled Fast' After 'Blink Twice' Press Tour: What Went Wrong Despite their breakup, Kravitz, 36, had no issue praising Tatum's performance in the August 2024 movie Blink Twice. She told Elle that the breakup with Tatum didn't impact her view of the movie, which she directed. 'I love this thing that we made together, and I care for him very much,' Kravitz said at the time. 'Even when you bring up how great his performance is, it warms my heart to hear that, and I'm so happy that all of it happened. I just feel so grateful that we got to go on that journey together.' When it came to making the film, Kravitz shared 'how exciting' it was to see Tatum in a 'different' and 'surprising' role. 'He has so much more coming, and I think he's in a place as an actor where he's feeling really confident and people are seeing different sides of him,' she gushed. 'He's got a lot to offer, so I'm excited for people to keep witnessing that.'
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10 hours ago
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Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Make The Big Apple Stare After Going Red Carpet Official
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce take over the streets of New York with their romance! The delectable couple made another public appearance for date night in the Big Apple as the start of a new football season approaches. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce recently made their red carpet debut as a couple at the Tight End University opening night in Nashville, Tennessee. The epic duo created a pleasant scene right on the streets of New York as they stepped out, looking fit in their ensembles for a romantic night out. Swift oozed pink perfection in a little pink number featuring a button-up cut and tiny straps. The dress showcased her toned legs, complemented by a nude block heel sandal for maximum comfort. Kelce opted for a casual and gentlemanly look, wearing a white top, black trousers, black loafers, and white socks. The athlete and the singer did not let go of each other's hands as they walked into the downtown dinner spot. They kept their hair game on lock, with Kelce rocking a slick back hairdo and black shades. Swift let her blonde bangs take center stage as it flowed down her shoulders. Swift and Kelce's appearance brought smiles to the faces of their teeming fans on the street and those online, who rushed to the comments to express their appreciation. "The dress is really pretty, and Travis' flower shirt is cute too," this X user declared in the comment section. Another commenter affirmed that the singer looked really stunning in her outfit. A third user claimed that the dress is "top 20" in one of her looks, as another commenter wondered why her legs looked so toned and asked "what is she working out for." This X subscriber gushed about the couple's matching fits, joining another fan who called Swift a "literal princess." Swift was more than happy to be at the Tight End University opening night, and she took her fans on a nostalgic ride with an exciting performance. As shared by The Blast, the singer hopped on stage to perform her hit song "Shake It Off," with Kelce cheering her on in the audience. Swift brought down the roof dressed up in a little black dress with knee-high boots as she skillfully played the notes to her song on a borrowed guitar. "We were up there, having some drinks, and we were thinking, 'How loud can this place get? Theoretically, how loud can the singing be in here? We planned that three minutes ago," the performer declared to the crowd before commencing her performance. The attendees actively engaged with Swift during the four-minute performance, singing the lyrics back to her. The rumor mills are constantly working when it comes to the lovebirds. The latest one surrounding them is that Swift's parents are more than willing to give their blessings should Kelce ask for her hand in marriage. Reports suggest that an engagement may be on the horizon for the power couple, who began dating in the summer of 2023. Jewelry experts have also entered the picture with predictions about what Swift's dream engagement might look like. Nilesh Rakholia, owner and founder of the Abelini jewelry brand, predicted that a Swift-worthy engagement ring may gulp about $1-$4 million from Kelce's treasury. Rakholia continued that the ring will be "personally meaningful and elegantly stylish, potentially with a vintage-inspired or classic feel." The ring may also come with diamonds and other unique gemstones. As the curtain drew on Tight End University's opening night, Swift and her beau posed for pictures with multiple fans and their friends. However, The Blast reported that a particular picture captured the public's attention and earned the couple significant criticism. The couple posed with popular podcasters Taylor Lewan and Will Compton, joining them to flex muscles for the lens. The podcasters have come under heavy criticism for allegedly campaigning for Donald Trump after they shared a clip of the president giving them a warm handshake. Fans criticized Swift for her perceived affinity with alleged Trump supporters, including Brittany Mahomes and the podcasters. Other sects defended the singer, noting that her support for the democrats has exposed her to a series of hate from Trump and his supporters. They insisted it would now be unfair to find her guilty by association. Where will Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce be seen next?
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17 hours ago
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Can this game maker figure out Trump's China tariffs before they sink him?
Dan Linden likes games. He likes trying to figure out the answers. But one tricky puzzle has him stumped: What is the actual percentage he now owes for tariffs on toys and games imported from China? Linden, a 38-year-old Seattle resident, told NBC News he still doesn't know how much he'll have to pay to import the game he created and has staked his financial future on. 'I'm not a millionaire or anything,' Linden said. 'These $10,000, $20,000, $30,000 tariff hits are going to take a significant chunk out of my own pocket.' As it turns out, the entire toy industry is confronting the same problem. A representative for The Toy Association, the industry's chief trade and lobbying group, told NBC News it could not comment on the current tariff level because it was 'gathering new data about tariff impact on toy companies.' Linden estimates he's invested some $25,000 from his own savings to develop the game, Offshoots, a tabletop contest to see who can build out a 'tree' using wood-based, branchlike pieces without toppling the trunk. Think Jenga meets K'nex. He said he has plenty of orders lined up — and is racing to get more shipped across the sea before President Donald Trump changes his mind and increases the duty level. After two years and two dozen iterations, Linden developed Offshoots into what he felt was a potential smash. He said it received rave reviews at a game expo in March and has won praise from other industry pros. Thanks to contacts made through his full-time job at a larger toy developer, Linden was able to work closely with Chinese manufacturers to produce an initial prototype of the game that worked out to a $29.99 retail price. Toy fair contacts said if he could get that down to $24.99 per game, he had a 'slam dunk,' Linden said. His first official sale came last July. Since then, he's sold about 2,200 — and has placed an order for another 2,500 that he hopes will not be fully subject to Trump's import duties. But the price point is hanging in the balance. Already, it's gone back up to $29.99 to cushion the potential tariff blow. 'My game is getting a really good response by the public so I have to stay the course and try to grow it,' he wrote in an email. 'However I feel like I am continuing to invest significant money and all it would take is another tariff increase to tank the whole thing.' Toys and games had previously been exempt from tariffs altogether. In his most recent social media post on the subject, Trump said duties on Chinese-made goods would be as high as 55%. In theory, that calculation incorporates the 30% in new tariffs Trump has imposed in his second term: 20% for fentanyl-related issues, plus the president's new 10% baseline. That 30% is added to the existing average tariff level of 25% on Chinese goods that was in place when Trump took office. But if toys and games faced zero tariffs before, what do they face now? Linden said he remains in the dark — but that the final answer could clobber his income from the game. Before Trump announced his China tariffs, Linden was seeing a 23% profit margin on Offshoots games sold through a distributor, and about 50% when they were sold directly to a retail shop. With 30% tariffs, that fell to 6% profit through the distributor and 39% through the retail shop. If he ends up having to pay a 55% duty, he said, he will have to rethink his entire distribution strategy. Linden's concerns ultimately go beyond getting his game off the ground. The company where he works his day job is also facing headwinds from the tariffs. Should something happen to it or his role there, Linden fears he won't be able to successfully transition into another field in what has been a gradually weakening labor market. 'I don't have the work experience to change careers very easily, so I've had a lot of fear over what happens if these tariffs put the toy company out of business,' he said. 'And then if they put the new game out of business, I don't have a lot of marketable skills outside of the toy industry, and I can't imagine people are going to be hiring like crazy anytime soon.' Linden said he has no objection to making the game in the United States and has even begun taking orders for a version that is American-made — though at a $5 higher price point. Linden said matching Chinese quality is significantly more expensive and more logistically complicated. He said he must string together disparate parts of the manufacturing process in the U.S. that, in China, tend to be under the same roof, or at least closely coordinated. In Linden's experience, consumers who like to talk about 'buying American' tend to ultimately choose the option that provides the most bang for their buck, wherever it happens to be made. Linden said a recent visit to another specialty toy fair showed his concerns about the state of the overall industry are widespread. 'It felt kind of spooky,' he said in a follow-up email. 'I think everyone in the business is aware of impending price increases, but almost no one was willing to talk about it. This uncertainty has a lot of people stuck in limbo waiting to read what the morning news will bring.' Linden said he hopes that by the end of the summer, 'something will change,' or at least there will be clarity about the final tariff number. Linden said he did not support Trump in the presidential election for numerous reasons, and was not surprised that the president has made tariffs the primary tool of his economic policymaking, given his campaign rhetoric. Still, he said he has been taken aback by the toll Trump has allowed the process to take on the business community. 'He said he was going to do all this,' Linden said. 'I knew what he was going to do. I guess he kept that promise at the expense of the businesses I'm involved in.' This article was originally published on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
