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Fans Can't Get Enough of Award-Winning Singer's 'Natural Beauty' in Backless Dress: 'I Just Fainted'
Fans Can't Get Enough of Award-Winning Singer's 'Natural Beauty' in Backless Dress: 'I Just Fainted' originally appeared on Parade. SolangeKnowles is setting pulses racing with her latest photos rocking a sultry look. The Grammy winning singer/songwriter took to Instagram on Thursday, June 19 to share a duo of photos along with a video showing off a standout ensemble—one that fans couldn't get enough of. In the footage, the "Cranes in the Sky" artist donned a taupe-colored sleeveless dress with dramatic drape detailing throughout. The R&B songstress wowed in the floor-length backless gown, which was complete with front pockets and a slit in the back. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 The first photo in the social media slideshow found the younger sister of with her hands perched inside the pockets, glancing over into the distance with a smoldering gaze. Her hair was styled slicked down in the front and pinned toward the middle, with the back textured and teased, worn out naturally. In the following snap, the "Don't Touch My Hair" singer looked to be caught mid-laugh, pearly whites on full display. Video footage displayed her turning her back to the camera to walk up a set of stairs, stopping mid-way to shoot a confident pose and smile at the photographer. The social media upload was simply captioned with a crab and hourglass emojis, "🦀⏳," leading people to think she was hinting at "Cancer season" approaching (the Johnson Family Vacation actress will celebrate her 39th birthday on June 24, 2025). In the comment section, fans and famous faces alike couldn't get over how stunning the Bring It On: All or Nothing star looked in the glamorous content. "Living art you are,"Tyra Banks declared, while a fan pointed out the "Simple elegance ❤️" displayed in the classy shots. "Who knew walking up the stairs could look so good!🔥," another supporter swooned, as someone else raved over "This dressssssss 😭😍." pointed out how much "BEAUTY" she possesses, and an additional fan dubbed the songstress "MOTHER! 🔥." "Omg I just fainted!! Sooooo goood," longtime celebrity stylist June Ambrose gushed. A separate Instagrammer was just stunned by her "natural beauty." Next, Fans Can't Get Enough of Award-Winning Singer's 'Natural Beauty' in Backless Dress: 'I Just Fainted' first appeared on Parade on Jun 20, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
Metro
23-04-2025
- Business
- Metro
The super-rich are now building subterranean homes fit for the apocalypse
A little-known planning exemption is helping the super-rich to build subterranean homes in the middle of the countryside – and many of them look suitably apt for the apocalypse. The National Planning Policy Framework (paragraph 84, to be exact) is an exemption clause that allows new homes to be built in rural areas, provided the design is of 'exceptional quality.' Historically, it's mainly been used to build classic country estates – but it's increasingly being used by the super-affluent to construct ultra-modern, chic homes worth millions of pounds. It's not a simple process, either. It typically costs at least £100,000, and the property has to 'significantly enhance its immediate setting and be sensitive to the defining characteristics of the local area.' One of the most famous homes built under the exemption was the subterranean Bigbury Hollow in rural Kent, close to the Bigbury Camp Iron Age hillfort. You can access completely fee-free mortgage advice with London & Country (L&C) Mortgages, a partner of Metro. Customers benefit from: – Award winning service from the UK's leading mortgage broker – Expert advisors on hand 7 days a week – Access to 1000s of mortgage deals from across the market Unlike many mortgage brokers, L&C won't charge you a fee for their advice. Find out how much you could borrow online Mortgage service provided by London & Country Mortgages (L&C), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (registered number: 143002). The FCA does not regulate most Buy to Let mortgages. Your home or property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. Also known as the 'underground house,' the hollow is sunken into the ground, and pretty much submerged below the green fields that surround it. Outside, there are two terraced courtyards with a hot tub right in the centre – just in case you fancy a bit of TLC while the zombie apocalypse is taking place. Why not, right? Split into a northern and southern wing, the house is filled with natural light inside. The north hosts the sleeping quarters, while the south is used both for living and working, with a barrel-vaulted lounge and huge floor-to-ceiling windows. It reportedly cost in the region of £1,500,000 to build, and the journey towards its completion was documented in Grand Designs in 2022. Kevin McCloud even described the property as 'like a concrete submarine which has breached the surface of a wildflower meadow and come up for air' – which is high praise indeed. Elsewhere, many 'Para 84 homes' are springing up in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty – which usually have heavy restrictions imposed by planning departments. Nestled in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Headlands is one such property and is characterised by its leaf-shaped zinc roof and state-of-the-art interiors. There's also the Lake House, which takes up 40 acres of the High Weald National Landscape in East Sussex. It neighbours a former fishing lake, as well as the derelict 'Cuckoo' train line. On a slightly less bougie scale, many ex-nuclear bunkers well-suited to the apocalypse have hit the market of late. In 2024, an ex-bunker in Cumbria hit the market for a guide price of £15,000 to £20,000. More Trending Also known as a Royal Observer post, the bunker was one of many built in the 1950s across post-war Britain, designed to provide 'protective accommodation for three observers to survive a nuclear attack.' It wasn't just constructed for safety reasons, though: the tenants were expected to provide updates in the event of a nuclear attack and were provided with enough food and water to last them two weeks. A similar bunker in Derbyshire went under the hammer for £36,000. Complete with wacky, Renaissance-style interiors, the previous owners certainly got creative with the décor – which included wall-to-wall velvet curtains, fluffy rugs, and ornate gilded mirrors. View More » There was even a log burner next to the bed, on hand to provide heat in case of World War 3. This year Metro is partnering with the Home Awards to bring readers the best in UK property. From jaw-dropping before-and-after renovations to effortlessly stylish spaces on a budget and rental DIY masterpieces, the awards recognise outstanding talent across 20 categories covering interiors, gardens, furniture innovation and home accessories. As part of our partnership, Metro's Property channel will be full of inspiring homes, fly-on-the-wall property pictures and tips and tricks from those in the know. Need some inspo (or some eye candy)? We've rounded up nine winners from last year's awards to get those creative juices flowing. Head to to enter now. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: 8 affordable homes perfect for London commuters to get on the property ladder MORE: You can buy these London homes with a deposit under £10,000 MORE: First time buyers explain exactly how they got on the property ladder
BBC News
18-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Asphalt plant proposal near Membury Services set for go-ahead
A plan for a new asphalt plant in Berkshire is set to be project for land adjacent to the M4 and Membury Airfield will be decided by West Berkshire Council's Western Area planning committee on of people have signed petitions in favour or opposing it, or sent their views to the have said it would help the local economy but opponents said it would harm the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Lambourn and Baydon parish councils have objected to the scheme, fearing it could lead to overdevelopment of the area and that noise and smell would impact Membury Services.A total of 178 representations – from contributors and petitions – have been submitted in favour of the plant, and 170 have been submitted opposing Berkshire Council officers have said the proposal should go ahead, given the economic benefits it could councillor Howard Woollaston requested the application be decided by the committee over concerns that anticipated traffic had been "significantly underestimated". You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
