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President Trump on Saturday presented the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees with their medals during a ceremony in the Oval Office, hailing the slate of artists he was deeply involved in choosing as “perhaps the most accomplished and renowned class” ever assembled. This year’s recipients are actor Sylvester Stallone, singers Gloria Gaynor and George Strait, the rock band Kiss and actor-singer Michael Crawford. Mr. Trump said they are a group of “incredible people” who represent the “very best in American arts and culture” and that, “I know most of them and I’ve been a fan of all of them.” President Trump,…
Most industries panic when sales are low, but not luxury hotels — they thrive when they’re half empty, according to hospitality experts. They suggest that while it sounds counter-intuitive, when there are no lines at the concierge desk, the pool is serene and the restaurant is tranquil, it’s not a failure — and the guest needn’t feel they’ve booked a dud — it’s the entire point. For a luxury hotel, hustle and bustle can actually erode the brand promise of a restful stay and polished service. Julian Brittano, hotel developer and CEO of The Rook Hotels and The Cornerstone Collection,…
Santa’s sleigh is looking a little lighter this year as a sizable number of Americans plan to cut back on holiday spending and, in some cases, not buy gifts at all. Roughly two in five U.S. consumers (42 percent) say they intend to spend less this holiday season compared with 2024, according to a 2025 Economic Impact Survey commissioned by insurance company Nationwide. Widespread economic uncertainty has seen Americans cutting back on holiday gifts, according to separate poll by financial services company Thrivent. Even with easing inflation, the high cost of essentials like groceries, utilities, and rent is leaving many…
Retailers enjoyed an unprecedented Black Friday as online shoppers spent a record $11.8 billion, surpassing 2024’s $10.8 billion online spend, according to data from Adobe for Business. The data also revealed that shoppers are leaning on help from artificial intelligence (AI) platforms such as ChatGPT to find gifts and other purchases. Retail website visits from AI (users clicking on a link their AI platform gives them) increased 770 percent year-on-year in November. Black Friday represented wider spending trends Though consumers appear to be more cautious about their holiday spending this year, it didn’t stop them from spending $123.2 billion online…
A fresh controversy erupts as a photographer shares his take on the facial appearance of Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh. The photographer identified with the X handle, @thales claimed that he was among the team that covered the actress’s son’s birthday this year. Details Of The Claim In the tweet which has garnered over 390,000 views, @thales claimed that the actress doesn’t look as stunning as before, attributing her look to makeup. However, in a follow‑up tweet, the photographer attributed his comment about the actress’s facial appearance to ageing. His tweet reads, “Tonto no fresh again nah just makeup. I was part…
Chelsea’s Attack Misfires Again in Bournemouth Draw Chelsea striker Liam Delap suffered a shoulder injury during a dull 0–0 draw with Bournemouth in the Premier League. The England Under-21 forward came off after several physical clashes with Marcos Senesi, who later limped off himself after overstretching. Delap’s replacement, teenager Marc Guiu, was unable to lift a Chelsea attack that struggled all afternoon, even with Cole Palmer back in the starting XI for the first time since September. Palmer lasted 58 minutes as he continues his recovery from groin and toe injuries. Bournemouth thought they had an early breakthrough when Antoine…
Emery Dismisses Title Hype Despite Villa’s Charge Unai Emery continues to downplay Aston Villa’s title chances, even as Arsenal begin to stumble at the top of the Premier League. Villa’s 2–1 win over Arsenal moved them within three points of the leaders and extended their impressive run to nine wins in their last 10 league games. They have already beaten both Arsenal and Manchester City at home, fuelling talk that they should be considered contenders this time. But former Spurs midfielder Danny Murphy believes their lack of squad depth may hold them back, despite their strongest XI being able to…
Tanaka’s Stoppage-Time Stunner Denies Liverpool in Six-Goal Thriller Leeds United stunned Liverpool with a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser from Ao Tanaka, capping off a wild six-goal second half at Elland Road. Liverpool had earlier blown a two-goal lead, then thought they had snatched the win when Dominik Szoboszlai restored their advantage late on. But Tanaka came off the bench and smashed home at the far post in the sixth minute of added time, sending Elland Road into chaos. Arne Slot’s side, who had lost nine of their previous 12 matches, are now unbeaten in three. Still, they let victory slip away…
Fresh details have emerged from the lawyer of activist Harrison Gwamnishu regarding the controversial ransom operation in Auchi, shedding new light on allegations that he diverted part of the ransom money during a rescue mission in Edo State. The controversy erupted after the victim’s family raised an alarm, claiming Harrison deducted a portion of the ransom. They stated that although the pregnant wife was released, her husband remained in the kidnappers’ den, which led to Harrison’s arrest. According to his lawyer, Harrison openly explained that during ransom-delivery missions, he typically inserts a tracking device into a prototype or fake cash…
‘Real Housewives’ Lea Black Sells L.A. Home for $6.6 Million!!! Lea Black just cashed out of her Los Angeles perch … unloading the luxe hillside estate for millions … TMZ has learned. Real estate sources say “The Real Housewives of Miami” alum sold the property off-market for $6.6 million on Friday, teaming up with luxury real estate power duo Bianca Fields and Adriana Yedidsion of The Agency to seal the deal. The hillside stunner, perched above the Sunset Strip, features 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and more than 4,000 square feet of prime living space. Panoramic views pour through floor-to-ceiling glass…