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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Emily Ratajkowski flashes cleavage in racy peekaboo dress as she reveals she's 'decentering' men in her life
Emily Ratajkowski stunned in four ensembles as she promoted her new Netflix series Too Much in New York City on Wednesday. The supermodel, 34 - who recently opened up about motherhood as she hit back at critics - also dished on 'decentering' men as she stopped by the Today show. The beauty — whose ex-boyfriend is expecting a child — first turned heads wearing a long-sleeved, scooped neck top as well as colorful buttons on the front. Ratajkowski additionally slipped into a pair of fitted, black capri pants and open-toed black pumps to complete her summer look. Her long, brunette locks were parted in the middle and effortlessly flowed down past her shoulders in light waves. Emily opted for minimal accessories to allow the outfit to be the main focal point, and added a pair of mini silver earrings as well as fashionable shades. The supermodel - who recently opened up about motherhood as she hit back at critics - also dished on 'decentering' men as she stopped by the Today show She was seen showing off the stylish ensemble as she headed towards the studio ahead of her appearance on Today. The former Nickelodeon actress later joined hosts Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host Willie Geist to talk about her role in the new Netflix show Too Much, which was released on the streaming site on July 10. At one point, Emily was questioned if it was true that she has been 'deprioritizing' men in her life. The model was previously married to Sebastian Bear-McClard from 2018 until their divorce in 2022. The former couple - who share son Sly, four - had split amid accusations that he was a 'serial cheater.' 'Well, the kids say decentering,' Ratajkowski lightly joked, and elaborated to the Today hosts that it was true. 'I am a single mom and I just really, I think as I've gotten older I started to really value community with other women particularly. And that's definitely a priority for me.' She added, 'I think it's one of the best parts about living in New York as I get to meet so many amazing women and queer people. And yeah, I really value community these days.' Following her split from her husband, Emily seemingly came out as bisexual in October 2022 after posting a TikTok clip. The halter-styled ensemble had a large cutout on the front which offered a sultry flare and she also slipped into the same pair of heels from earlier in the day The beauty first turned heads wearing a long-sleeved, black top with a scooped neckline as well as colorful buttons on the front Ratajkowski additionally slipped into a pair of fitted, black capri pants and open-toed black pumps to complete her summer look The media personality reacted to a video that asked those who 'identify as bisexual' if they 'own a green velvet couch.' In the reel, the star could be seen lounging on a sofa and then panned the camera to show off her green velvet couch. The following month, she expressed to Harper's Bazaar: 'I think sexuality is on a sliding scale. I don't really believe in straight people.' Ratajkowski later said, 'I want to be able to have fun with how I present myself in the world without feeling like I'm a bad feminist or a good feminist. Duh. I don't want to be a part of your club if you don't want to have me. It's fine!' Emily filtered through a busy schedule on Wednesday as she had three other outfit changes during her busy day of promoting Too Much. In the series - which was created by Lena Dunham and her husband Luis Felber - the star portrays the character of Wendy Jones. As she arrived to film Late Night With Seth Meyers, the model put on a leggy display wearing a vibrant blue snakeskin minidress from Gucci. The halter-styled ensemble had a large cutout on the front which offered a sultry flare and she also slipped into the same pair of heels from earlier in the day. The Calvin Klein look comprised of a fitted blazer which was secured with buttons on the front as well as matching trousers Ratajkowski also flaunted her chic sense of style in a white suit as she visited CBS Mornings. The Calvin Klein look comprised of a fitted blazer which was secured with buttons on the front as well as matching trousers. During her interview on the talk show, Emily reflected on her recent 34th birthday last month and goals that she has for the future. 'Well, I've always wanted to be on the other side of the camera,' she said, and explained that when it comes to modeling, there is little creative control. 'I think acting can be much more expressive and a little different. But as somebody who has written a book, I think kind of marrying all these things are what I'm looking for.' Back in 2021, she notably published a book titled My Body which landed on the New York Times bestseller list. Lastly, Emily opted to cut a casual figure in a shirt that had 'I'm a speed skater' printed on the front as well as black capri leggings. She also stuck with the same black pumps for all of her differing outfits. Too Much - which also stars Will Sharpe and Megan Stalter - was created by both Lena and husband Luis Felber. The premise is: 'After a breakup, New York workaholic Jessica moves to London planning on being alone. She meets Felix who causes her to reconsider finding love again,' per IMDB. Dunham has also been working on a romcom called Good Sex - which stars Natalie Portman in a leading role. Last month on June 7, Emily rung in her 34th birthday and was joined by close pals as she twerked the night away for a lighthearted bash. In an assortment of memorable snaps from the party, the model revealed that she was a given a cake that was in the shape of her bikini-clad behind.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The One Dinner Party Mistake Ina Garten Says Guests Make Too Often
While a dinner party often makes for a lovely evening with friends or business partners, there are some etiquette mistakes you should avoid. For instance, you don't want to be the one to make things awkward with an inappropriately timed or themed gift. This was the topic of discussion for professional cook and cookbook author Ina Garten and journalist Willie Geist during a live Sunday Sitdown on "Today." At one point in the interview, Geist emphasized that dinner party guests should not bring "a gift that messes with the plan of the evening," and Garten agreed. The "Barefoot Contessa" noted, for example, that there are certain kinds of foods you shouldn't take to the party. You also don't want to inconvenience the host by giving them like flowers without a vase. Garten told Geist, "There are two things that I don't think you should ever bring to a dinner party, and they're so common, is something that the host feels like they should serve. I mean, starting with, like, Jell-O salad. What are you going to do with that?" She added that any flowers should be brought in their own vase so that the host doesn't have to fuss about locating a container while other guests are arriving and need to be greeted. This can create unnecessary stress. Read more: We Asked 14 Celeb Chefs How They Order Their Steak In a video posted on Instagram, Ina Garten emphasized that when you show up at a dinner party with food as a present, it should be "something that they'll enjoy another time." This allows the host to keep the food they're serving cohesive and controlled while still showing your appreciation for having you over. The examples she provided include homemade granola, tea or coffee, or Fran's Chocolates, a brand also beloved by chef Bobby Flay. Of course, other food experts may have different ideas on the perfect dinner party gift. For instance, in an interview with Food and Wine, Martha Stewart said she likes to bring a carton of fresh eggs to a dinner party. While certainly distinct from Garten's suggestions, it does still fall in line with the Barefoot Contessa's rule that it shouldn't be an item the host needs to serve. Those eggs can be used to cook up a different dish later. You could also consider trying some of our top picks for dinner party gifts you don't need to cook. Read the original article on Tasting Table.
Forbes
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
MSNBC's ‘Morning Joe' Charges Toward Its 20th Year: ‘We Want To Break New Ground'
'Morning Joe' co-hosts Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, and Willie Geist on the set at MSNBC ... More headquarters in New York. In a time of relentless--maybe exhausting is a better word--change, MSNBC's Morning Joe has remained remarkably consistent--in fact, co-hosts Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski and Willie Geist have quietly taken the title of longest-running morning show team on television as they close in on two decades together. While it's very rare in television for one set of hosts to endure as long as these three have, a lot has changed. The show that began in a studio in Secaucus, New Jersey, soon decamped for New York. The sets have changed. So has Scarborough's look, evolving with the times from v-neck-sweater-over-white-tee to jacket-no-tie to jacket-and-rep-tie-with-sneakers and occasionally just a branded Morning Joe sweatshirt. But the mission of the show today is pretty much the same as it was in the beginning: setting the stage for the day in politics and news by bringing together legislators, academics, journalists, authors, and others to try and make sense of what's happening over a cup (or more) of coffee. 'Morning Joe continues to be at the center of political conversation with influential audiences not just in Washington, D.C. and New York, but across the country,' Scarborough said. Joe Scarborough and co-host Mika Brzezinski host the "Morning Joe" show on April 7, 2009 in New York ... More City, during Scarborough's sweater-and-crisp-white-tee phase. (Photo by) Dominant in DC--and on YouTube And while they have yet to knock the goliath of Fox News Channel's Fox 'n' Friends from its perch as the most-watched morning show in cable news, Morning Joe has been the top-rated morning show in the Washington, DC market, home of course to influential viewers like Donald Trump, who has consistently bashed MSNBC while also conceding that he's a regular viewer. Nationally, Morning Joe has averaged 701,000 viewers in the second quarter, more than doubling that of CNN, and the second quarter also marks 41 consecutive quarterly wins over CNN. Among viewers 25-54, the key demographic valued by advertisers, Morning Joe has also beaten CNN, drawing an average audience of 62,000 viewers in the second quarter of 2025. Despite a dip in overall viewership following the presidential election in November--common after viewership traditionally climbs during the months leading up to Election Day--Morning Joe's audience has rebounded, climbing 11 percent among total viewers and 9 percent in the key demo. MORNING JOE — Pictured: (l-r) Willie Geist, Mika Brzezinski, Joe Scarborough — Broadcastng from New ... More Orleans' John McDonogh High School, MSNBC's Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski and Willie Geist encourage viewers with a community involvement call-to-action (Photo by Cheryl Gerber/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images) The show has also seen its viewership on YouTube rise dramatically, with 56.2 million views in the second quarter, up 38% from 1Q 2025. And while Morning Joe is considered a politically-driven program, some of the show's most-watched videos on YouTube deal with economics, including an April segment on Trump's tariff war that drew more than 1.2 million views, and one that focused on a warning from the CEOs of Walmart and Target about rising prices and empty shelves that's been watched 1.5 million times: 'We want to break new ground' The focus on non-linear viewership is a reality for all of cable and broadcast news, as a generational shift in media consumption means younger viewers are far less likely than their parents and grandparents to sit down in front of a TV and watch live news. Morning Joe has plans to meet those viewers where they are with consumable chunks of the live show on social media, and new content produced specifically for non-linear viewers. "Looking ahead, the entire team is excited to build on what has made the program successful for nearly two decades. We want to break new ground in the audio space, revamp and beef up our newsletter, and experiment with town hall meetings with the loyal Morning Joe family,' Scarborough said of the show's plans. The show's daily audio showcast, a podcast-style version of the daily broadcast, is MSNBC's most-listened-to, with 1.4 million downloads so far in June. MORNING JOE — Pictured: (l-r) Willie Geist, Bradley Cooper — Bradley Cooper swings by to talk to ... More hosts Mika Brzezinski and Willie Geist of "Morning Joe" (Photo by Virginia Sherwood/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images) 400 voices a month With four hours each morning, Morning Joe has time to cast a wide net, and it does: averaging 400 different voices each month. Often, those are newsmakers, like Sen. Amy Klobuchar who talked on a Monday morning about the assassination of her friend and fellow lawmaker, Minnesota Democrat Melissa Hortman, who had been shot and killed two days earlier. Over the last few weeks, other guests have included Trump border czar Tom Homan, talking about ICE raids and protests in Los Angeles, and Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, who discussed Zohran Mamdani's upset victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor. But the show's bookers are also quite effective at landing big names in entertainment and theater, with Ben Affleck, Jon Hamm and Seth Rogan appearing on Morning Joe in recent weeks.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dinner party faux pas? Ina Garten says this common gift is a big mistake (and what to bring instead)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. If you're ever fortunate enough to have Ina Garten on your dinner party guest list, you shouldn't expect loose flowers when she walks through the door. The Barefoot Contessa, who has set the standard for hosting from her East Hampton home, is no stranger to sharing formal dinner party advice. However, her most recent pearls of wisdom address a lesser-known area: Being the perfect guest. During a recent interview with Today's Willie Geist on May 19, the pair discussed the importance of not bringing 'a gift that messes with the plan of the evening,' and, surprisingly to some, loose flowers are on Ina's banned list. 'There are two things that I don't think you should ever bring to a dinner party, and they're so common, is something that the host feels like they should serve. I mean, starting with Jell-O salad,' Ina says in the footage. 'And don't ever bring flowers that aren't in a vase. Everyone's arriving and then all of a sudden, you've got these flowers and you have to figure out what to do.' What is the alternative? Ina isn't saying you can't gift flowers; she's just saying they shouldn't be loose. Therefore, buying a stunning vase for your host to hold their new flowers is the natural choice. To help, we've rounded up some of our favorites below. They're all beautiful in their own right, and ready to be decorated with anything from a simple stem to a bountiful bouquet. Esteemed designer Jonathan Adler drew inspiration from Gala, wife and muse of Salvador Dali, to create this matte porcelain vase. It's truly a one-of-a-kind piece that deserves the most beautiful flowers. From $350 at Saks Fifth Avenue La DoubleJ enlisted the help of historic Verona-based porcelain maker Ancap to craft this statement pineapple-patterned vase. It's a vibrant way to upgrade any stem. From $650 at Net-A-Porter This large vase is a simple and elegant way to integrate glass into your entryway or coffee table. Add a single branch for an elevated, modern feel. Was $32.99, Now $29.99 at Amazon This may be named the 'fall vase,' but it looks beautiful at any point of the calendar, thanks to its unique textured design. The golden hue is reminiscent of leaves, consequently adding a touch of nature to every table setting or windowsill. From $6.46 at Walmart This decorative vase (handmade in Sydney) is made from 100% high-quality porcelain, perfect for housing your favorite flower. Poppies, peonies, or billy buttons look particularly beautiful in this vessel. From $135 at Net-a-Porter This simple, quietly luxurious vase comes from Ralph Lauren's 'Hudson' collection, defined by a carved plaid pattern that beautifully refracts light. It's designed with weighty, lead-free crystal and has a generous size perfect for holding long-stemmed flowers. From $425 at Net-a-Porter In a similar vein, Ina has previously shared dining table styling advice that helps hosts get the most out of their new flowers (and vessels). To create a stunning centerpiece, she recommends choosing one single flower type (in her case, pink roses), and filling your vases with this one consistent bloom. On her dining table, she avoids using larger vases and opts for small water glasses to keep things effortless. ''An easy tip for stylish centerpieces – choose one flower and use lots of them! And one more thing – instead of finding lots of matching vases for my flowers, I just use water glasses! Simple and elegant - my favorite combination,' Ina says. However you style them, and whatever vase (or container you use), remember that, as long as the flowers aren't loose, you'll likely have Ina's approval.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Today's Willie Geist Addresses Sheinelle Jones' Months-Long Absence
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Sheinelle Jones is taking a prolonged leave of absence from the Today show, prompting fans to worry for the third-hour star. Jones, who last appeared on the morning show in December, addressed her hiatus from the NBC program in January, revealing on social media that she was 'taking time to deal with a family health matter.' 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 'I sincerely appreciate all of you who have reached out while I've been absent from the show. It's not lost on me how lucky I am to have not only the support of my Today Show family, but to also have all of you. Your kindness means so much to me,' Jones said at the time. Related: 'Today' Fans Beg for 'Natural' Co-Host to Become Permanent Addition: 'I Need More' Now, her colleague Willie Geist is speaking out about Jones' absence. On April 16, the Sunday Today host told People that he 'cannot wait to see Sheinelle again.' The journalist also explained that her colleagues are 'giving her all the time she needs,' but did not elaborate on the details of her absence. 'She's dealing with a family matter or private matter, and she is such a valued member of our family,' Geist said. 'We want to just be there for her and whenever she feels ready to come back and sit with the group, we'll give her the biggest hug she ever got.' Next: 'Today' Guest Host Gets Flustered Around Willie Geist: 'Are We an Item?'
