Teyana Taylor’s Plunging CK Bra Is Peak Burlesque for Pre-Met Gala

Teyana Taylordoesn’t just attend pre-Met Gala events; she turns them into a performance. Ahead of the 2026 Met Gala, the multi-hyphenate star hosted a burlesque-inspired show. She stepped out in a custom Calvin Klein look that blurred the lines between lingerie, costume, and high fashion.

Teyana Taylor’s plunging CK bra raises the bar for brulesque for pre-Met Gala

Drenched in a rich, bold red, Teyana Taylor’s ensemble was built around a plunging bra top that immediately set the tone. The piece featured sculptural floral appliqués and delicate beadwork, adding texture and dimension while keeping the focus on its dramatic, barely-there neckline. It wasn’t just revealing; it was theatrical. The intricate detailing elevated the look beyond simple lingerie, giving it a couture-like finish that felt intentional and stage-ready.

She paired the statement top with a matching skirt that leaned fully into the burlesque narrative. The skirt shimmered under the lights with shiny hanging embellishments. It hugged her frame before falling into a fluid, almost liquid-like silhouette. Together, the set created a striking balance between structure and movement, perfectly suited for the sultry, high-energy environment she curated.

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Taylor’s styling amplified the mood. Her voluminous, side-swept hair brought a vintage glamour touch, while her makeup stayed sharp. Moreover, her sculpted cheeks, defined brows, and a deep-toned lip brought intensity to the overall look. Even her poses, often accompanied by a single red rose, leaned into classic burlesque iconography, making theentire momentfeel like a carefully directed scene rather than just another outfit reveal.

For accessories, Taylor wore ruby earrings, tying the entire color scheme together. Along with that, a dark colored textured Birkin was placed next to her on the sofa where she sat. What made this look stand out was its commitment to a concept. In a space where many play it safe ahead of fashion’s biggest night, Taylor chose to stand out. Not everyone could carry a look this bold and performance-driven, but she made it feel effortless.

Originally reported by Viha Shah ontheFashionSpot.

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Germany urges stronger European defence after US reduces troops

By Sabine Siebold

BERLIN, May 2 (Reuters) - A planned drawdown of U.S. troops from Germany should spur Europeans to strengthen their own defences further, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius ‌said on Saturday, following the latest salvo from Washington against transatlantic ties.

The Pentagon announced ‌on Friday that the United States would withdraw 5,000 soldiers from Germany, its largest European base, as a rift over the ​Iran war and tariff tensions place further strain on relations between the U.S. and Europe.

Pistorius said the move was expected.

Trump had threatened a drawdown in forces earlier this week after sparring with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who has questioned Washington's strategy in the Middle East.

GERMANY BOOSTING TROOPS, MILITARY INFRASTRUCTURE

Pistorius said the ‌partial withdrawal would affect a current ⁠U.S. presence of almost 40,000 soldiers stationed in Germany. Other estimates put the active-duty troop presence at 35,000.

"We Europeans must take on more responsibility for our ⁠own security," Pistorius said, adding, "Germany is on the right track" by expanding its armed forces, speeding up military procurement and building infrastructure.

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Germany wants to boost the number of active-duty Bundeswehr soldiers from a current 185,000 ​to 260,000, ​though critics of the defence minister have called for ​more in response to a widely ‌perceived growing threat from Russia.

NATO members have pledged to take on more responsibility for their own defence but with tight budgets and vast gaps in military capability it will take years for the region to meet its own security needs.

LONG-RANGE FIRE BATTALION CANCELLED

The U.S. military presence in Germany, which began as an occupation force after World War Two, peaked during the 1960s when hundreds of thousands ‌of American military personnel were stationed there to counter the ​Soviet Union during the Cold War.

The U.S. presence includes the ​giant Ramstein airbase and Landstuhl hospital, both ​of which have been used by the U.S. to support its war ‌in Iran, as well as previous conflicts in ​Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Pentagon ​decision means one full brigade will leave Germany and a long-range fires battalion that was due to be deployed later this year will be cancelled.

The loss of the long-range fires ​will be a particular blow to ‌Berlin, as it had been due to form a significant extra element of deterrence ​against Russia while Europeans developed such long-range missiles themselves.

(Additional reporting by Rachel More and ​Andreas Rinke; editing by James Mackenzie, William Maclean)

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Tiger Woods’ GF Spotted for First Time Since His DUI Arrest

Tiger Woods’ girlfriend, Vanessa Trump, along with daughter Kai and Donald Trump, was recently spotted at the Cadillac Championship. This marked her first public appearance since her boyfriend, Woods, was arrested for rolling over a Land Rover under the influence. Moreover, he recently announced a temporary hiatus from golf for treatment and has also withdrawn from the Ryder Cup.

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Vanessa Trump made her first public appearance at the Cadillac Championship following Tiger Woods’ DUI arrest. She was papped with Kai and Donald Trump as they were seated inside their suite on the Blue Monster course. Earlier last month, she also took toInstagram Storiesto post a supportive message alongside their cozy photo. In it, Trump and Woods were on a hammock, sharing a hug. Her caption read, “Love you,” followed by a red heart.

Additionally, a sourcetoldPEOPLEthat Vanessa has been pretty supportive of Woods’ decision to undergo intensive therapy. Sharing an update on where their bond stands currently, they added, “She still supports this and supports him. She loves him and knows that private treatment was necessary.” They also said the two share a “strong bond” and that Vanessa went through some rough spots, but still worries about Woods and sticks by his side duringhard times. Despite the latest arrest, the source states that Vanessa is “positive” about her future with Woods.

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Recently, Woods also announced his brief hiatus from golf, as he wants to focus on his health and treatment. He looks forward to coming back strong professionally and personally. Moreover, the ace golfer also withdrew from leading the US team for the Ryder Cup in 2027.

The statement from the PGA of America read, “We commend Tiger for prioritizing his long-term health and deeply respect the courage it takes to make such a personal decision. Tiger has shared with us that he will not serve as captain of the 2027 US Ryder Cup team, and we support his decision.”

Originally reported by Shazmeen Navrange forMandatory.

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WHO says risk to public is low after suspected hantavirus outbreak hits ship

By Olivia Le Poidevin

GENEVA, May 4 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization said on Monday there was no need for panic ‌and the risk to the public was low after ‌three people died and three fell ill following a suspected outbreak of the rodent-borne ​hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic.

Netherlands-based Oceanwide Expeditions said it was "managing a serious medical situation" on a polar expedition ship, the MV Hondius, which was off Cape Verde, an island nation off Africa's ‌western coast.

The cruise left ⁠Argentina about three weeks ago with around 150 passengers and stopped in the Antarctic and other locations on ⁠its way to Cape Verde, according to media reports.

"The risk to the wider public remains low. There is no need for panic or ​travel restrictions," ​WHO regional director for Europe, Hans ​Kluge, said in a statement.

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Kluge ‌said the WHO was acting with urgency to support the response to the outbreak and working with the countries involved to support medical care, evacuation, investigations and a public health risk assessment.

"Hantavirus infections are uncommon and usually linked to exposure to infected rodents. While severe ‌in some cases, it is not ​easily transmitted between people," Kluge said.

A Dutch ​Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirmed ​that two Dutch passengers had died but gave no ‌further details.

The WHO said in an ​X post that ​one of the sick passengers was in intensive care in South Africa. Sky News reported the passenger is British, citing ​South Africa's Department of ‌Health.

Lab tests have confirmed hantavirus in one of the six ​people, the organisation said.

(Reporting by Olivia Le Poidevin; Editing ​by Miranda Murray and Andrew Heavens)

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Jaylen Brown shares displeasure for NBA referees, Joel Embiid on Twitch

Jaylen Brown never shies away from voicing his opinion and that didn't change following theBoston Celtics’109-100loss to thePhiladelphia 76ers.

Brown went on the streaming platform Twitch on Sunday, May 3 to discuss what happened inGame 7and spoke about the officiating. Brown had been critical of the officiating during the regular season and believes it played a role in how things were called during the postseason.

“They clearly had an agenda, maybe because I spoke so critically of them in the regular season,” Brown said on his stream. “I actually spoke to some refs, and they told me there’s an agenda going on each game, every time Jaylen puts his arm up, just call it.”

Brown explained that it was a simple basketball play that several other players do.

“Philly took advantage of that and the officiating and it cost us to some degree,” he added.

The five-time all-star also shared his displeasure with76ersstar Joel Embiid.

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"Flopping has ruined our league,” Brown said. “Joel Embiid is a great player. One of the best bigs in basketball history. Flops. He knows it.”

Brown also made mention of a back brace he was wearing during the broadcast, saying that he was dealing with back pain after having to guard Embiid and the size difference between the two players.

Brown is listed at 223 pounds. Embiid is listed at 270.

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“A (expletive) almost took me out,” Brown said. “I can't even bend down to tie my shoe (after guarding) Embiid.”

Brown showed a clip from Game 7 where he was seen guarding Embiid while saying, “I tried to bump and throw my weight and I felt something in my back give out.”

The former NBA Finals MVP said he wasn’t willing to share some of his grievances until after the series had ended because he didn’t want to be a distraction for his team.

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Benavidez KOs Ramirez in the 6th to win the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles

LAS VEGAS (AP) — David Benavidez hasn't given up the dream of facing Canelo Alvarez — and now he might have leverage.

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Benavidez put on a show with Alvarez sitting ringside on Saturday night, moving up 25 pounds in weight and dominating former sparring partner Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez.

He twice sent Ramirez to the canvas, including knocking him out at 2:59 of the sixth round to win the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles and become the first boxer to win championships at 168, 175 and 200 pounds.

Benavidez (32-0, 26 knockouts) not only remained undefeated, but showed why he was a -600 favorite over Ramirez (48-2, 30 KOs).

In the co-main event, WBA super middleweight championship fight, Jaime Munguía (46-2, 35 KOs) upset title holder Armando Reséndiz (16-3, 11 KOs) by winning a resounding unanimous decision. Reséndiz was a -200 favorite, but Munguía — the former WBO junior middleweight champ — was the aggressor from the start and won by scores of 117-111, 119-109 and 120-108.

“It feels great to have this championship belt with me, but this is just the beginning," Munguía said. "I’m excited for what comes next. We are ready for big challenges and great fights.”

Benavidez has chased Canelo with hopes of setting up a showdown, but Alvarez never agreed to it and it has been looking unlikely to happen.

Maybe now it's different, and Benavidez didn't waste the opportunity to make the case yet again.

“I see Canelo in the building. Let me just ask the fans this. Do you guys want to see Canelo versus David Benavidez?" the man known as “The Mexican Monster” asked, drawing a roar from the crowd.

“Enough said. That means we can’t leave that fight on the table. I have respect for Canelo. He’s a great champion. I’m a great champion, too. Let’s do it.”

Benavidez said he would be willing go back down in weight to make it happen.

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“I’m still champion at 175," Benavidez said. “I’m champion at 175 and 200. So if they want to come get it at 175, let’s get it at 175.”

Boxing fans, or least those who support Benavidez, haven't forgotten how Canelo has yet to take on the match. Alvarez, wearing a black Munguía T-shirt, was booed all three times he was shown on the large video board. Benavidez, who was born in Phoenix and lives in Miami, later was cheered while shown going through prefight preparations.

He then gave his fans plenty more to cheer about and they reciprocated by regularly chanting his nickname “Monstruo” in the Cinco de Mayo weekend showcase fight.

Benavidez, even when being backed down by Ramirez, delivered his signature rapid-fire combinations, usually pelting his opponent's head. A right hand to Ramirez's head in the fourth staggered him, and Benavidez went for the knockout but settled for the knockdown at the end of the round when Zurdo went down to his left knee.

Then two rounds later, Ramirez again went to a knee. This time, the fight was over.

“We came up together," Benavidez said. "We came up sparring together. I got him ready for his world championship fights. He got me ready for my world championship fights. I just want to say I love Zurdo Ramirez, but, you know, it is what it is in here. There’s only one ‘Monster.’”

And now the 29-year-old Benavidez can make a credible argument after dominating the 34-year-old Mexican that he one of the sport's best pound-for-pound boxers if not right at the top.

The statistics underscored how much Benavidez owned the fight.

According to Compubox, he landed 151 punches at a 46.2% to 89 for Ramirez, who reached his target on 19.8% of attempts. The power punches were 137-64 and the percentage 56.8-27.7.

“I knew I wasn’t going to be able to overpower him because it was my first time coming up to 200 pounds," Benavidez said. “So I knew I had to use the gifts that God gave me: speed, power, movement, punch selection and IQ. That’s exactly what I did.”

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Photo essay: Southeast Asia's overfishing crisis — and the effort to uncover its roots

A photo exhibition offering a rare look into industrial fishing inSoutheast Asia— and its impact on fragile marine ecosystems — was on display at a New York gallery last month.

The nine-month investigation by freelance photojournalist Nicole Tung, titled “Overfishing in Southeast Asia,” spansThailand, thePhilippinesandIndonesia. The work was recently displayed at the Bronx Documentary Center, a nonprofit gallery and educational space.

More than a dozen images capture Filipino fishermen at sea, threatened species including sharks and wedgefish, and hundreds of commercial fishing vessels docked in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta.

While the United States enforces strict laws governing seafood imports tied to forced labor, Tung said more oversight is needed.

“Buyers don’t always know where it’s coming from,” she said in an interview on “NBC News Daily.”

She added that women in the industry face growing uncertainty, often working on docks while their husbands are employed on commercial fishing vessels.

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If their husbands go missing, “there’s usually no legal recourse for them,” Tung said. “That affects their families and their livelihoods.”

According to the Bronx Documentary Center, the photographs trace “the journey from local ports to global markets,” exposing the fragility — and human cost — behind seafood supply chains that reach consumers worldwide.

Experts say overfishing in Southeast Asia requires closer monitoring.

“The first important point is monitoring and understanding stock status,” said Matsuishi Takashi Fritz, a professor in the Faculty of Fisheries Sciences at Hokkaido University in Japan, who added that combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing is also critical.

Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing — known as IUU fishing — is a global problem that puts law-abiding seafood producers at a significant disadvantage. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, about 80% of the world’s fisheries are either fully exploited or overexploited.

Tung also offered advice for consumers seeking to avoid unknowingly supporting such practices.

“A lot of what people can do is read labels carefully and look at what kind of certifications the seafood has,” she said. “If possible, to buy locally sourced or from fish markets that source seafood locally.”

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