These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. LuxExperience, Mytheresa’s parent company, reported that Mytheresa saw net sales growth of 12% year-over-year to €249 million ($292 million) in Q4. Mytheresa also reported a 9% net sales increase for the full fiscal …
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The materials that the musician’s choreographer and dancer said were stolen from a Jeep Wagoneer rental in Atlanta during the Cowboy Carter tour have not been recovered
The Atlanta Police Department has made an arrest in connection to a car robbery in which hard drives containing unreleased music and tour plans from Beyoncé were reportedly stolen. The theft occurred when the Cowboy Carter tour arrived in the city for four dates in July. Choreographer Christopher Grant and singer Diandre Blue reported having two suitcases stolen from a Jeep Wagoneer rental, which contained “personal sensitive information for the musician Beyonce.”
The suspect, Kelvin Evans, was taken into custody and booked into the Fulton Country Jail on Aug. 26 and charged with Entering Automobile or Other Motor Vehicle With Intent to Commit Theft or Felony. Evans has not yet been released and the Atlanta Police Department reports that “the stolen items have not been recovered at this time.”
In a 911 call released by the Atlanta Police Department, Grant said, “They have my computers, and it’s really, really important information in there. I work with someone who’s like of a high status, and I really need my computer and everything. On July 15, about a week after the incident occurred, a representative for the police department noted that no camera footage pertaining to the theft would be released.
According to the call, Grant and Blue reported that the window to the trunk of the Wagoneer had been smashed. Light fingerprints were lifted from the scene, an incident report revealed, and auto larceny investigators flagged a vehicle in the area based on available information. An arrest warrant for a suspect was issued on July 14.
Despite the incident, the Cowboy Carter tour continued as planned. Beyoncé completed four sold-out shows at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The tour wrapped about two weeks later in Las Vegas. “The three hours of Beyoncé felt nonstop as she ran through almost the entirety of Cowboy Carter during the set,” Rolling Stone wrote in a review of the tour opener. “Everything from the show seemed calculated and measured to perfection, leaving little space for Beyoncé to break from the plan. It was a theatrical spectacle that, once again, put Bey in a league of her own.”
As is often the case with a big news event, viewing for cable news channels surged Wednesday and Thursday with coverage of the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Fox News, MSNBC and CNN all saw increased ratings Wednesday and Thursday as they offered extensive coverage of Kirk’s death by a gunman during a speaking event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday afternoon. Police arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of Utah in connection with the murder late Thursday.
In primetime Wednesday, the three networks collectively averaged 6.89 million viewers, a 65 percent jump from the 4.17 million who watched a week earlier. Thursday’s combined audience of 6.2 million was up 72 percent from the prior week’s 3.6 million.
Per usual, Fox News held big leads over its rivals on both nights. The channel averaged 4.67 million viewers Wednesday, led by the 5.28 million viewers for Jesse Watters Primetime. It drew 4.48 million viewers Thursday, with a two-hour edition of Hannity (4.6 million) leading the night. (On both Wednesday and Thursday, Fox News pre-empted its 10 p.m. comedy show Gutfeld! for an extra hour of Hannity.)
The two primetime blocks were up by 69 percent (Wednesday) and 100 percent (Thursday) over the same nights a week earlier.
MSNBC delivered 1.28 million primetime viewers on Wednesday and 1.02 million Thursday, up 40 percent and 8 percent from a week ago. CNN averaged 940,000 viewers Wednesday night and 699,000 Thursday, gains of 91 percent and 73 percent week to week.
Fox News (2.46 million viewers) and CNN (496,000) both had substantially larger audiences than a week ago for the full day Thursday, growing by 68 percent and 27 percent, respectively, from Sept. 4. MSNBC saw a modest 3 percent uptick for its full day to 683,000 viewers.
Endless comparison, chasing likes, and curated feeds are fueling stress and self-doubt, making adolescence even more challenging. Social media has become a major source of anxiety for teenagers. While it can connect them with others, it also creates a constant sense of pressure and comparison, which deeply affects their mental health. (Also read: Therapist says these 5 everyday habits could secretly damage your mental health: ‘It destroys your attention span’ )
In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Christie Saju, psychologist at LISSUN, shared, “Teenagers are at a crucial stage of developing their identity, and social media platforms often present a skewed version of reality. They see a highlight reel of their friends’ lives, full of academic achievements, perfect parties, and idealised appearances. This can lead to a feeling of “compare and despair,” where teens measure their own worth against these often-unrealistic images.”
“Their self-esteem can become dependent on external validation, like the number of likes or shares they get. This digital world also fuels a fear of missing out (FOMO) and the pressure to be constantly available. The lines between school, home, and social life become blurred, and teens feel like they never get a break. On top of that, the threat of cyberbullying and public shaming adds a layer of constant, low-level stress that can be hard to escape,” says Christie.
Talking about high-pressure academic settings, Christie adds, “In high-pressure academic settings, like Kota, these issues are magnified. The intense pressure to succeed academically is combined with the need to appear successful and perfectly put-together online. Students feel forced to project an image of effortless brilliance, even when they are struggling. This double burden, managing high-stakes academics while maintaining a flawless online persona, can lead to severe anxiety and burnout.”
“We need to understand that this is not a personal failing on the part of teenagers but a natural response to a challenging environment. The solution isn’t to demonise technology but to help teens develop digital literacy and resilience. This involves teaching them to critically evaluate what they see online, set healthy boundaries for screen time, and engage in real-world activities that build self-worth from within. The goal is to help them cultivate a strong sense of self that isn’t dependent on their online presence,” concludes Christie.
Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice.