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LeMonde
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- LeMonde
Lucy Duff Gordon, a free-spirited couturière erased by history
When Lucy Duff Gordon, the couturière celebrated for her romantic label Lucile, and her husband, Cosmo, arrived at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in New York on April 18, 1912, three days after the Titanic disaster, they received a warm welcome. Their suite overflowed with flowers and freshly prepared clothes. "At dinner that night we were all very gay, and drank champagne," she recalled in her memoir Discretions and Indiscretions (1932). It was a fleeting moment of carefreeness after the ordeal. But when they returned to London a few days later, the headlines blared: "Duff Gordon Scandal." Newsboys called out to them without recognizing them: "Read about the Titanic cowards!" Readers had already learned that the couple had managed to escape early from the ship – whose sinking continues to fascinate, even 113 years later, as shown by the release in April of National Geographic's documentary The Invisible Story of the Titanic. At around 1:15 am, on the night of April 14, 1912, the Duff Gordons boarded lifeboat no. 1. They fled the sinking liner alongside 10 other people, including their maid, Laura Mabel Francatelli – nicknamed "Franks" – on a craft designed to hold 40. The tabloids railed it as "the millionaires' boat." Two committees of inquiry were established in the United States and in the United Kingdom. This infamous episode was only one of many twists and turns in the eventful life of Duff Gordon, one of the most celebrated couturières at the turn of the 20 th century. Yet, as 2025 marks the 90 th anniversary of her death, who remembers this pioneer who, as The New York Times wrote in 1916, "was the greatest living authority on how the fair sex should be robed"? Her most famous contemporaries and rivals are the subject of major exhibitions in Paris: Charles Frederick Worth (1825-1895) at the Petit Palais, until September 7, and Paul Poiret (1879-1944) at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, until January 11, 2026. Duff Gordon, however, has fallen into oblivion.
India.com
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who has worked in only one film, now lives in Rs 400 crore home, film was.., her name is...
In 2004, a film of Shah Rukh Khan left the audience stunned. With a different storyline and moving performances, the movie Swades is still loved by audiences. Though the movie did not work on the big screens at that time, it received heavy appreciation for SRK and the co-actress. Do you remember the woman who played the role of Gita in the film? Yes, we are talking about Gayatri Joshi, who said goodbye to the film industry just after her debut and left fans wondering why. Gayatri Joshi Now Lives a Life Like After her performance in Swades, Gayatri decided to leave Bollywood, and she never returned as an actress. Just a year after Swades, on August 27, 2005, Gayatri tied the knot with the CEO of Oberoi Realty, Vikas Oberoi. After her wedding, Gayatri focused more on her family. Born in 1969, Vikas is the son of Ranbir Oberoi, the founder of Oberoi Realty Ltd. Growing up, Vikas closely observed his father manage the real estate business, inspiring him to follow in his footsteps. After completing his education, he joined his father in the family enterprise. Luxurious Home of Gayatri Joshi Many billionaires, businessmen, senior officers, and celebrities have invested in Oberoi Realty's premium 360 West project in Worli, Mumbai. This project has many luxurious 4BHK and 5BHK apartments, in which Shahid Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, and Akshay Kumar have invested. In the same place, Gayatri also lives with her husband Vikas. Recently, YouTuber and real estate enthusiast Enes Yilmazer gave a special glimpse of both the towers of the high-end complex, the same place where the Swades actress lives. The place has all the luxurious amenities, starting from a bowling alley, rock-climbing wall, squash, basketball and cricket courts, a top-notch gym, multiple swimming pools, and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Enes Yılmazer (@enesyilmazer) Every apartment is spread over 16,000 square feet. While Tower A has 27 residential floors and the Ritz-Carlton Hotel at its base, Tower B is completely residential and has 66 floors. The Floor Costs a Whopping Between Rs 45 to 57 Crore As per the details by the YouTuber, the listing price is $50 million (approximately Rs 428.96 crore). On the other hand, details shared by Square Yards reveal that a 4 BHK apartment (5,235 sq ft) is priced at around Rs 45 crore, while a 5 BHK apartment (6,651 sq ft) in Tower B is priced at Rs 57.17 crore.
News18
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Snoop Dogg, Shante Broadus Celebrate 28th Anniversary With Love
Last Updated: Snoop Dogg and Shante Broadus met as teenagers in the 90s and have been together for nearly three decades now. Snoop Dogg, who has been happily married to his childhood sweetheart, Shante Broadus, since 1997, is celebrating 28 years of their togetherness. On Saturday, June 14, the couple celebrated their anniversary, keeping it all sweet and casual on social media. In a series of posts, Snoop Dogg expressed his love for his wife. He posted a video with pictures and clips from the early days of their relationship and marriage. 'Happy anniversary," he simply captioned the post. It was shortly followed by another picture of the couple from an event and finally a video giving a glimpse of their journey that spans nearly 3 decades. '28years and. Still rolling," he captioned the video. View this post on Instagram A post shared by snoopdogg (@snoopdogg) Broadus also kept it simple with pictures, including a throwback snap from the early days of the relationship. 'Happy Anniversary @snoopdogg Thank You For All You Do," she captioned the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by snoopdogg (@snoopdogg) Snoop Dogg, Shante Broadus Love Story Snoop Dogg and Shante Broadus met as teenagers when they were studying at Long Beach Polytechnic High School in California, and went on to attend the prom together in 1989. It was in 1997 that they got married at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Marina Del Rey, California. In 2004, Snoop and Broadus had a brief split; however, they reconciled and renewed their vows in 2008. The Drop It Like It's Hot musician shares three children with his wife – sons Corde and Cordell, and daughter Cori. Snoop is also a father-to-son Julian with Laurie Helmond. Speaking to the PEOPLE in 2024, Snoop Dogg explained why he feels compatible with Broadus, stating that she understands him and that she is a great mother, a tremendous grandmother, an excellent wife, and a great friend. 'She knows how to push all of my buttons to make me act a fool or to make me act cool, and I love it," he added. The musician admitted that he did not want his wife to get involved with him; however, he soon had his lesson. He continued, ''Some things I want you to be a part of, some things I don't want you to be a part of to protect you.' But not knowing that she should have been there the whole way to protect me. Snoop was all praise for his wife, revealing that she has never stopped working for even a day in her life, as he went on to describe her as his 'backbone." First Published:
Toronto Star
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
University of West Indies awards raises $460,000 for scholarships
The 16th Annual University of the West Indies Toronto Benefit Awards raised more than $460,000 for scholarships at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on April 26. The theme 'Bridging the Gap' captured the essence of the gala's goal: to help Caribbean students in their pursuit of higher education. Hosted by CBC News anchor Dwight Drummond, the event attracted nearly 500 guests, including Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont; co-patrons Donette Chin-Loy Chang and Kevin and Ann-Marie Hibbert; Luminary Award recipient Kardinal Offishall; University of Toronto Chancellor Wesley Hall; Olympic athlete Donovan Bailey; and Toronto International Film Festival CEO Cameron Bailey.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Inside Trump's ‘amazing' trip to the Middle East
President Donald Trump toured the United Arab Emirates' largest mosque, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, in Abu Dhabi. This religious and cultural landmark, completed in 2007, features grandiose architectural work and is one of the few mosques in the region open to non-Muslims. 'Is this beautiful? It is so beautiful. Very proud of my friends, this is an incredible culture, that I can say,' Trump said in brief remarks inside the Al Noor Foyer, which features 3D floral vines on the walls that are species found in the Middle East. 'Amazing.' That's the word the U.S. commander-in-chief repeatedly used to describe his trip. This marks the third day, and potentially the end, of Trump's visit to the Middle East, his first tour abroad since taking office the second time. He spent it traveling and giving speeches in two countries — Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. He started the week in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he unveiled his bold plan for the Middle East that includes removing the sanctions on Syria, disarming Iran's nuclear program, and pushing Saudi Arabia to the Abraham Accords. Trump made his way to Doha, Qatar, where he secured more than $1 trillion in investments to the U.S. on Wednesday. He made it to the UAE on Thursday. At the Abu Dhabi mosque, the president — wearing socks, since wearing shoes is not allowed inside — also stepped inside the main prayer room, decorated with intricate stonework, gilded columns and colorful chandeliers. 'This is the first time they've closed the mosque for the day,' the president said. 'It's an honor of the United States, I think. Better than an honor that's given to the country, but it's a great tribute, thank you.' He spent the morning with business leaders at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Doha. He also addressed American troops at Al Udeid Air Base in Doha around noon. This air base serves as a military hub for American operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria. The president walked on stage to a roaring and applauding crowd and Lee Greenwood's 'God Bless the USA' playing in the background, according to the White House pool. A banner behind him had the words 'Peace through Strength' Trump conveyed that he wants to 'end conflicts, not start them,' but drew a line in the sand against adversaries like Iran. Qatar said earlier this week it wants to gift Trump a newer Boeing aircraft to replace the current 40-year-old Air Force One. On Wednesday, Trump signed an economic deal with Qatar that will lead to over $1 trillion in investments from the Gulf state. The deal also includes a $96 billion contract between American aerospace company Boeing and Qatar. Trump left Doha for Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, in the afternoon. Aboard Air Force One, Trump addressed the speculation surrounding the Ukraine-Russia peace talks, scheduled in Turkey on Friday. All week, Trump indicated he will stop by Turkey for the negotiations. That was until Russian President Vladimir Putin skipped on the peace talks. 'Look, nothing's going to happen until Putin and I get together, OK?' Trump said. Later in the day, he said he's 'probably going back to Washington, D.C.' At the Abu Dhabi airport, he was greeted by UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and an arrival ceremony with drums and chanting. The two world leaders briefly chatted and met again for a bilateral meeting after Trump's walkthrough of Abu Dhabi's grand mosque later Thursday. During a press conference at the palace, Trump called the UAE leader 'a great warrior' and appreciated the strong relationship the two nations have. The American president was awarded a medal, known as the Order of Zayed, named after the country's first president. He also signed an official guest book.
