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South China Morning Post
32 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet in-demand celebrity stylist Dara Allen: the trans fashionista is behind Addison Rae's and Hunter Schafer's edgy red carpet looks – but she still dreams of dressing Britney Spears
Addison Rae 's transformation is complete. The 24-year-old, who initially rose to fame on TikTok, has metamorphosed into a bona fide pop superstar – and her personal style has come along for the ride thanks to one celebrity stylist in particular: Dara Allen. The cover of Rae's debut album, Addison, sees her sporting a tight, tie-dye yellow-orange dress, which was personally designed by Allen. Addison Rae wears a tie-dyed orange and yellow dress designed by Dara Allen. Photo: @dara._/Instagram Advertisement Another case in point? When Rae appeared at last year's MTV Video Music Awards, Allen styled her in a misshapen white satin bra and pants and paired them with a voluminous tulle bustle – a look that caused a huge stir online. Allen told Harper's Bazaar that her inspiration for the outfit was a combination of Rae's favourite pieces from her 'Diet Pepsi' music video, and the trailblazing looks debuted at previous VMAs by the likes of Madonna (see the Material Girl's bridal look at the 1984 awards). Most importantly, Allen says, it was Rae's personality that held it all together: 'If you're that comfortable in your body, why cover it up with clothes?' Addison Rae wears a white panties and bra set with feather details, paired with a white tulle bustle and white peep-toe shoes, as designed by Dara Allen. Photo: @dara._/Instagram Allen has said she loves bizarre, challenging and extreme looks, but never wants them to be something people can't understand, per Harper's Bazaar. Dara Allen wears a white dress with white capri pants and a long train. Photo: @dara._/Instagram Allen has in fact been a key figure behind several stars' headline-grabbing outfits in recent years. Here's what else you need to know about the stylist. She also creates stunning looks for Hunter Schafer
The Irish Sun
34 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I'm a ‘former fatty' who lost 12 stone WITHOUT jabs – being slim means I don't have to eat in the car to avoid judgement
A SELF-DESCRIBED 'former fatty' has admitted losing 12 stone means she's no longer forced to eat dinner in her car. Krista has lost 170lbs over the past four years, but hasn't resorted to weight loss injections or surgery to do so - instead sticking to a calorie deficit and exercising more. 6 Krista, who describes herself as a "former fatty", has shared two things that have drastically changed since she's lost 170lbs Credit: TikTok/@krista_mm 6 She used to find that she was judged for whatever she ate and drank Credit: TikTok/@krista_mm 6 So she used to take her restaurant orders to her car to avoid being judged Credit: TikTok/@krista_mm 6 While another thing she wasn't allowed to do was "be tired" when she was larger Credit: TikTok/@krista_mm She regularly shares tips and tricks on her social media pages, and recently posted a video in which she shared two ways her life has changed since she transformed her figure. "Now that I am skinny I can go to a restaurant and I can just eat whatever I want," "It's cute if I order a burger and fries and eat a lot of food but when I was fat that was not okay. "God forbid I would have ordered a burger! Read more Weight loss stories "I would not have ordered a burger first of all. "I would not have done that just because the judgment around what you're eating, how much you're eating and what you're drinking... they're just like, 'Well of course she ordered a burger, because she's fat, that's why she looks the way she does.' "Or if you try to order a salad or something healthy like grilled chicken it's 'You're not fooling anybody, that's not how you eat - you're 300 pounds!' "You just can't win, so eating in public when you are overweight is mortifying." Most read in Fabulous Things got so bad when Krista was bigger that she'd even resort to eating her restaurant meals in the car. "What I would do is I would eat a couple bites, take my food to go and I would eat it in the car in private," she sighed. I went from 27 lbs in six weeks with Mounjaro after 15 years of trying to lose weight it has completely changed my life "Or I would eat it when I got home, where nobody was judging me." Another thing that's changed dramatically since she lost the weight is that she's now "allowed to be tired". "When you are fat you are not allowed to come around and be like, 'Oh I had such a long day, I just want to go home and sit on the couch'," Krista continued. "The looks you're gonna get, the judgment that you're immediately gonna get, it's disgusting. "But when you're skinny it's okay - it's okay if I had a long day and I want to come home and sit on the couch. "As soon as you are overweight or fat it is not okay because now you're just lazy." Visit our diet, nutrition and weight loss page for the latest updates Krista concluded that the "constant double standard" for those who are skinny and those who are overweight "blows my mind". People in the comments section were quick to agree with Krista, with one writing: "I go to the gym 4 times a week for the past 3 years (I'm fat) and people say 'good for you' 'keep it up'. "My skinny friend goes once in 6 months and someone asked her for advice." "Now I'm pregnant and so much heavier I really appreciate being thin when I'm not pregnant!" a second admitted. "When you're fat, you better be funny, like mandatory, but once you're skinny, if you're the exact same funny it's a cute, surprising, quirky perk," a third sighed. "You're so right!" Krista replied. "I was not funny when I was fat and tried so hard to be, but it's just not my personality!" 6 Krista lost the weight by sticking to a calorie deficit and upping her exercise Credit: TikTok/@krista_mm 6 She's unrecognisable from the person she once was Credit: TikTok/@krista_mm
Daily Mirror
35 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Brits travelling to Benidorm told to avoid 'huge mistake' when using taxis
A Brit abroad has warned people visiting Benidorm this year that there are allegedly "fake taxis" driving around, urging people to exercise caution when they're travelling Heading to Benidorm this summer? One Brit abroad has shared that you may want to be careful about the taxis you're getting in while you're there. Harry, who posts regular Benidorm content under the username @harrytokky, shared the "warning," urging people to exercise caution because there are reportedly "fake taxis" which could turn out to be a "random stranger's car," and they will not take you to the destination you want to arrive at. Harry explained in his TikTok video that he would tell people which taxis were safe to take and which to avoid completely if they wanted to stay safe in the party capital. He said that "in Benidorm there's only one type of taxi that you should be getting into," and they are "white cars with a blue stripe down the middle". Harry shared that they usually "have a light on the top of the roof," and it will be either green or red. "If they're red, the taxi is in use," whereas if the light is green, it's free to get in. He said these taxis will "take you to your destination nice and safe," which is more than can be said for the "fake taxis" he speaks of. Harry continued: "So guys, if you're coming out to Benidorm, they are the only taxis that you should be looking out for because you don't want to get into some random stranger's car" because they may not take you where you're going. In the comments, someone wrote: "What about Uber? The last time I was there, I used Uber from Benidorm old town to the airport; it was a regular black car." Others reiterated that they managed to use Uber while they were there, but others shared that they'd "struggled" and "couldn't get the app to work". Another Benidorm visitor recommended "the Pide app," saying it was "really easy". Harry responded: "I totally agree with you. I should've mentioned that". Somebody else said that they'd used the Pide app the "whole time" they were in Benidorm, saying it provided them with "fantastic service". Radio Taxi Benidorm is a local taxi company that can be contacted by phone when you are in the area, and they provide safe taxi journeys that are legitimate. In the comments, another person recommended that you look for the "blue stripe" on the car to be sure that it's a real taxi. It's important to note that in high season, it may be more challenging to find taxis readily available at the ranks. Others recommend that, for safety, you get your hotel to call you a taxi so you know they're real. You can also ask a restaurant to call you a taxi, so you're not walking around the streets to find one. You can also check the Google rating of a taxi company before using it, but make sure you do your research online beforehand.
Metro
39 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Eye-popping music videos today's kids will never understand
Music videos used to stop time. They were culture defining, career-making moments. Iconic music videos would dominate conversations in the school playgrounds, whether it was rehearsing PSY's Gangnam Style with your friends or pinning your curls with Diet Coke cans like Lady Gaga. Nowadays they drop at midnight, trend on TikTok for 24 hours, then vanish into the depths of the algorithm. So here are seven iconic music videos that kids today just wouldn't understand… You either rehearsed this iconic dance, or you weren't trying hard enough. This wasn't just a music video, it was a movement – anything Beyoncé touched became a worldwide phenomenon. TikTok trends wish they could relate to the viral choreography that turned bedrooms into dance floors. Kids today will never understand how a black-and-white leotard and a glove could shape the music industry. Gen Alpha will never experience the nine minutes of pure cinematic chaos that is the Telephone music video. This mini movie will go down in history for its plot, fashion, and dare I say is one of the best collaborations of the 2010s. This was not just a casual YouTube video drop, this was a premiere. The short-film ended with the iconic duo racing through the desert as the screen reads 'To be continued…' Update: we are still waiting girls! In true Britney fashion, this video went viral before viral was a thing. The sweat. The snake. The stage. This video was pure pop rebellion, but Miss Spears did not stop at the video and continued to rebel through her infamous 2001 VMAs performance. Slave 4 U was the epitome of how raw and unfiltered celebrities were in noughties music videos. Kids these days will never grasp the pre-Instagram video sensations – it made headlines not hashtags. Yes it became a meme, but Wrecking Ball was a huge turning point for Miley Cyrus' image. She quite literally smashed her Disney image in real time by swinging naked on a wrecking ball. The bleach blonde buzz, the nudity, the award-show performances – this music video was responsible for putting Hannah Montana 6-feet under and introducing the world to the new version of Miley. Kids today might have a giggle watching this back, but anyone who was there knows the cultural earthquake that this video caused. Katy Perry's California Gurls wasn't just a music video, it was a combination of a pure sugar rush mixed with the ultimate pop princess anthem. From laying naked, kicking her feet on a cloud to spraying whipped cream out of her iconic sparkly red bikini, kids today will never understand having this video on repeat at girly sleepovers. As if California Gurls wasn't legendary enough, Snoop Dogg also featured in it sporting a candy-covered suit. It wasn't just a song; it was a full-on mood. A sugary escapism that defined early 2010s pop and made everyone want to be a sun-kissed California girl. The Baby music video highlighted the true duality of Justin Bieber, with it being the most disliked and viewed YouTube video at the time of its release. Set in a bowling alley turned nightclub, with Ludacris rapping about his first love, it wasn't just a video, it was a global teen takeover. Justin's swept fringe and purple get-up caused teenage girls around the world to come down with Bieber fever. Baby was a cultural paradox that only the 2010s could birth…Gen Alpha could never. Only Justin Timberlake would entice everyone into MTV by releasing the ultimate early-2000s breakup anthem with the most dramatic, moody, cinematic music video to exist. More Trending The infamous video took place in a rain-soaked mansion, with an obvious Britney Spears lookalike making an appearance. We all aspire to be Justin's level of petty. Justin managed to turn his personal pain into pop gold, and everyone went crazy for it. You really had to be there. Music videos weren't just background visuals, they defined 2010s pop culture. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Justin Bieber changes his name in bizarre move on Instagram MORE: Orlando Bloom in cosy reunion with Kim Kardashian after 'split' from Katy Perry MORE: Glastonbury DJ reveals the surprise pop acts she's been told will perform
Newsweek
41 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Woman Paints House, Not Prepared for Letter Neighbor Sends: 'I Cried'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. When a Michigan couple decided to paint their house purple they didn't expect the decision to spark joy much further than their front yard. Maureen Clemons and her husband Mike Peck transformed their house into a lavender cottage, and in a post on TikTok with 2.2 million views, Clemons shared the unexpected impact it has had. "We wanted something to distract ourselves and make us happy," Clemons, 35, told Newsweek. "We picked purple because it felt bright and joyful, and we were going for a cute cottage vibe." The couple began painting during the COVID pandemic, where the price of a home in Michigan was $178,889 at the start of 2020, jumping to a current average of $260,040, according to Zillow. A picture of the purple house, left, and the note from the neighbor Chris, right. A picture of the purple house, left, and the note from the neighbor Chris, right. @moreangrim/TikTok Over the course of a week, as the couple painted, neighbors strolled past offering waves, smiles, and spontaneous encouragement. "A couple biking by started chanting 'Go purple! Go lavender!'" Clemons recalled. "Someone even stopped to tell us how happy the color made her—it brightened her day." But the most unforgettable reaction came in December this year when they received an unexpected note and gift from a neighbor. One day, a worn copy of a children's book titled Mr. Pine's Purple House by Leonard Kessler appeared through their letterbox, accompanied by a handwritten note: "It reminded me of one of my favorite books from childhood that celebrates individuality... I hope you enjoy the story, hopefully you won't mind that it's well read," it said. A picture of the purple house book, left, and the tattoo, right. A picture of the purple house book, left, and the tattoo, right. @moreangrim/TikTok The anonymous gift, signed simply "your neighbor, Chris," left Clemons and Peck deeply moved. "We were overwhelmed," Clemons said. "We never figured out who Chris was." The gift was so powerful that Clemons decided to carry it with her forever—literally. She got a tattoo of their purple house on her leg, a tribute inked by an artist in nearby Ferndale, who, by coincidence, had unknowingly snapped a photo of the home herself in the past. House color has prompted discussion online in the past, too. In 2024 one woman amazed the internet with the results after she was warned not to paint her house white, only for the results to shock people who were against it at first. While another incident saw a mom backed for refusing to paint her bright pink house despite her 13-year-old son's embarrassment and demands that they change it to a "normal" color. As the video, posted earlier this week to @moreangrim, gained more attention online, people shared their reactions to the sweet note. Alongside photos of the house, book, note and tattoo, Clemons wrote in the on-screen text: I cried." "Human connection is the meaning of life," said Emmie666999. While viewer Beck_ham said: "Aww idk why but this made me cry." "This is the most wholesome content I've seen in a while. Thank you for sharing. But more importantly thank you for taking the time to appreciate the little things. May the sun always shine in your corner," said viewer GiggleBear. Clemons was delighted by the reaction on TikTok. "The reaction from TikTok was crazy," she said. "It made me feel emotional and re-appreciate the kindness of our neighbor and how cute it is that they shared the book."
