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Anya Taylor-Joy Has a Very Cheeky Twist on Winter Whites
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Anya Taylor-Joy Has a Very Cheeky Twist on Winter Whites

by jummy84
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Anya Taylor-Joy is already on the Christmas countdown: photographed yesterday (November 12) in New York, the actor was cozied up in her winteriest whites—before stripping off for something much more cheeky.

It all started off as a typically polished and sophisticated look straight from the Anya Taylor-Joy style playbook. The Dune actor wore an oversized white wool coat with a tie-waist and rounded lapels, her collar elegantly popped. The rest of her outfit stayed hidden, but she braved the city chill in bare legs and white mules. Jewelry, of course, was by Tiffany & Co (it was a brand event—Tiffany & Co. Celebrates the Holidays—and Taylor-Joy is a longtime ambassador), and she opted to wear a Jean Schlumberger Bird on a Rock brooch and matching earrings. Her icy blonde hair was pulled back into a slick chignon, and she wore a striking and glossy red lip. It’s always in the details with Taylor-Joy—and while she’s a lover of classic and timeless accents, her extra long, white, bejeweled manicure added to the festive feel. (Someone who also has been an ardent devotee to the naked mani trend).

Once safely inside The Landmark, Taylor-Joy dropped her coat to reveal her LWD (Little! White! Dress!) with a sculptural high neck, with bandage and lace details accenting a flippy mini-skirt. The back of the dress featured back and butt-exposing corsetry.

Photo: Getty Images

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Strictly Come Dancing's La Voix makes cheeky joke about Tess Daly exit
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Strictly Come Dancing’s La Voix makes cheeky joke about Tess Daly exit

by jummy84
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After a brief message from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman at the beginning of the show, talk of the presenting duo’s recently announced departure from the beloved series was kept to a minimum during tonight’s episode. At least, until the very last dancer of the night.

La Voix and her professional partner Aljaž Škorjanec closed the show with a salsa to Cher’s 1998 hit Strong Enough, and following their routine the Drag Race star made a cheeky joke to Tess ahead of receiving the judges’ feedback.

“Oh Tess, you’re still here!” she said, to which the host replied: “I’m still here,” before laughing at the comment.

Tess and Claudia announced earlier in the week that “now feels like the right time” to depart the show, and they opened this week’s programme with a heartfelt thank you for the “beautiful messages” they had received from fans since breaking the news.

They also stressed that there were still another eight weeks to go and another Strictly champion to crown, before moving on to this week’s performances – as the remaining contestants took to the floor for the annual Icons Week.

La Voix & Aljaž Škorjanec on Strictly Come Dancing. BBC/Guy Levy

Across the night, the couples danced routines to hits from a range of musical superstars past and present, with Prince, Ariana Grande and the aforementioned Cher just some of the legends whose songs were heard throughout the broadcast.

La Voix and Aljaž’s performance saw them receive a score of 28 points from the judges – double their disappointing total of 14 from last week – with that score placing them just ahead of bottom placed George Clarke and Alexis Warr on the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 leaderboard.

Karen Carney, Ellie Goldstein and Balvinder Sopal were also all tied on 28 points, while at the other end of the leaderboard Lewis Cope sits on top with 34 points, followed by Vicky Pattinson and Amber Davies, both of whom scored 33.

Now it’s over to the viewers at home to have their say before those votes are added to the judges’ scores to determine which couples will have to face the dreaded dance-off in Sunday night’s results show.

Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One and iPlayer on Sunday 26th October at 7:15pm.

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Music Review: Jon Batiste opts for chill vibe on stripped-down album, 'Big Money'
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Music Review: Irish pop singer CMAT’s ‘Euro-Country,’ is smart, energetic, cheeky pop

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Seven years ago, Irish singer CMAT received life-changing advice from a fellow rising pop star. Charli xcx urged her to dump her boyfriend and take making music seriously. It turns out that Charli knows best. “Euro-Country,” CMAT’s third studio album, is her strongest to date, an emotive collection of energetic, cheeky pop songs.

Music Review: Irish pop singer CMAT’s ‘Euro-Country,’ is smart, energetic, cheeky pop

On her previous albums, like 2023’s BRIT Award nominated “Crazymad, for Me,” CMAT mined relationships for big-hearted and humor-filled songs pulling from country-pop rhythms and retro ’70s grooves. On “Euro-Country,” she’s sharpened her tools, becoming both more personal and political in the process.

CMAT opens the title track by singing in Irish. The song, atop swelling synths, traces periods of economic incline and depression in Ireland. “I never understood what this way of living could to do me/All the mooching ’round shops, and the lack of identity,” she opines about the change in culture.

The song reflects the rest of the album: “Euro-Country” is a mix of catchy pop with depth. These are danceable songs written from the frustrated, introspective viewpoint of someone stuck watching daytime dramas in their hometown , or as a sharp mediation on the loss of a close friend . There’s also grief for girlhood or for body shaming , or, of course, for her country

In an album with many enjoyable moments, a highlight is the uptempo alt-rock swagger of “Jamie Oliver’s Petrol Station.” Lyrically, the song tackles everyday life in Ireland by using Oliver, one of the U.K.’s most ubiquitous celebrity chefs, as a symbol for disillusionment with capitalism. Ambitious, but it works: “It’s the fear of not getting the dole and the joy of then chopping it up with the card that you draw it on,” she sings. “Coming through town and then seeing the type of the people you missed who’d have died back in Dublin.”

The song also highlights CMAT’s talent for funny pop culture lyrical references. “OK, don’t be a /The man’s got kids,” she sings, referencing Oliver. “And they wouldn’t like this.”

In the hypercompetitive musical climate of 2025, it is hard to stand apart from the crowd. But on “Euro-Country,” CMAT has furthered her individual vision and style. Now it’s up to the rest of the world to get on board.

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Swara Bhasker Faces Backlash Over Bisexuality Remark, Reacts With Cheeky Twitter Bio Update
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Swara Bhasker Faces Backlash Over Bisexuality Remark, Reacts With Cheeky Twitter Bio Update

by jummy84
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Actor Swara Bhasker has stirred controversy after declaring that “all humans are fundamentally bisexual” and admitting she has a crush on Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav. The remark, which recently resurfaced from an old interview, sparked a wave of criticism on social media.

Swara responds

Amid the backlash, Swara Bhasker took to X (formerly Twitter) on Friday to react in her signature witty style. “Thought it’s time to change the bio (giggling emoji),” she wrote. Her updated bio now begins with “Girl crush advocate,” followed by, “Part time actor, full time Twitter pest. Chaos Queen. Shopping my way through the apocalypse. Free Palestine.”

 

The actor also shared a screenshot explaining the term “girl crush,” adding, “Honestly… what is the big deal?”

What did she say

In the resurfaced interview with Screen, Swara, alongside her husband and politician Fahad Ahmad, discussed sexuality and ideology. She argued that heterosexuality is a cultural construct. “We are all bisexual. If you leave people to themselves, we are actually bisexuals, but heterosexuality is an ideology that has been (put in us) culturally for thousands of years. Because that is how the human race will perpetuate, so it has to be the norm,” she explained.

When asked about her own crush, Swara candidly revealed it was Dimple Yadav, adding that she had even met her recently. The revelation amplified the online outrage, with many users criticising her views.

On-screen presence

Currently, Swara is appearing with her husband Fahad Ahmad in the reality show Pati Patni Aur Panga—Jodiyon Ka Reality Check, hosted by Munawar Faruqui and Sonali Bendre. The show pits celebrity couples against quirky challenges to test their chemistry.

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