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Archive May 5, 2025

Naomi Campbell sends powerful message to Anna Wintour as she drops out of Met Gala

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British supermodel Naomi Campbell has shared a heartfelt message expressing her disappointment at not being able to attend this year’s Met Gala, despite being invited.

Naomi Campbell sends powerful message to Anna Wintour as she drops out of Met Gala(Image: Variety via Getty Images)

Naomi Campbell has penned an emotional message to Anna Wintour from afar, as she bows out of this year’s Met Gala for unforeseen reasons. The legendary supermodel, 54, who’s a staple of fashion’s biggest night with 21 appearances under her belt, took to Instagram to share her disappointment at missing the annual style spectacle at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Though absent from the red carpet, Naomi conveyed her appreciation for being included in this year’s highly anticipated event, themed Superfine: Tailoring Black Style – a celebration of Black fashion and cultural influence.

“Congratulations to Anna Wintour, the brilliant designers, the dedicated Met Gala team, and stunning attendees of tonight’s extraordinary celebration,” she wrote.

Naomi has sent a heartfelt message to Anna Wintour
Naomi has sent a heartfelt message to Anna Wintour(Image: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

“I have to say, what perfect timing for the ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ theme. It really celebrates how Black dandyism has shaped fashion and how fashion has been a way for Black people to express who they are and claim their power.”

Expressing heartfelt gratitude for her invitation, she added: “I was so honored to be invited to tonight’s big event, but regretfully cannot make it.”

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In her tribute, Naomi also honoured the memory of the late André Leon Talley – the flamboyant fashion icon and former Vogue editor-at-large – who was a cornerstone of the Met Gala for decades.

“Even though I’m not there in person, I’m with you all in spirit, carried by the legacy of my beloved friend, the late Andre Leon Talley,” she said.

Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell will not be attending the Met Gala this year (Image: Getty Images)

“His commanding presence, vision and belief that fashion is art helped shape what the Met Gala is presenting tonight. I can’t wait to see how everyone mixes African and European style traditions on those famous steps tonight! The creativity will be amazing. With all my love and admiration.”

Meanwhile, as the fashion elite descend upon the gala, Anna Wintour herself has taken a moment to address one of the Met’s most enduring myths that she personally signs off on every outfit seen on the carpet.

During an interview with Good Morning America’s Michael Strahan, the editor-in-chief was asked: “Is it true that you know in advance what all the guests will be wearing?”

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Letting out a laugh, Anna responded: “No.” She added: “Many call and ask for our advice, so we try and help some of them as best we can. Some, [I have] no idea.”

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‘We need to take a look at ourselves’ – Arsenal stalling at wrong time

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Arsenal know better than most what a difference a week can make.

Seven days ago Renee Slegers’ side were basking in the glow of a remarkable 4-1 away victory over Lyon that sent them to a first Women’s Champions League final in 18 years.

Fast forward to Monday and Arsenal are investigating exactly how they lost 5-2 and 4-2 to Aston Villa and Brighton respectively in back-to-back league games.

While the defeat at Villa Park was unexpected, it was perhaps somewhat understandable.

Slegers made seven changes from the team that beat Lyon, and the result was a shaky and disjointed performance.

Worringly, the side that collapsed against Brighton was similar to the one that conquered one of Europe’s great teams.

“We wanted to bounce back and turn that game around, and the same thing has happened to us again,” Arsenal’s Caitlin Foord told Sky Sports.

“It’s not good enough all round and we need to take a look at ourselves individually and as a team. We can’t let that happen again this weekend.”

While Fran Kirby and Jelena Cankovic both scored stunners for the hosts, Brighton’s third and fourth goals came directly from defensive lapses.

Arsenal have shipped nine goals in their past two WSL games after conceding 14 in their previous 19 outings.

While they forced Brighton goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley into 10 saves, they couldn’t recover.

“In the last two WSL games we conceded nine goals in and we said as a team we don’t think it’s acceptable,” Slegers added.

“We of course don’t want this to happen. There are different reasons. The Villa game was different. We came from something else and the goals we conceded were different.

Back-to-back league defeats for the first time since May 2023 begs the question: have Arsenal’s players been distracted by their Champions League achievement?

“Of course it’s intense for the players with where we came from and what’s ahead of us,” said Slegers.

“We have to be in the moment. That is the million dollar question. We have to analyse and I will be working until late tonight and tomorrow.

“We want to try and get the details right and put our finger on what it is and how we want to move forward.”

Foord was more direct when answering the question.

“I don’t think so. That’s in the back of our mind and that is the game we are playing for this season,” she said.

“But we have a job to do before that as well. We could have done that today and we haven’t. Now it comes down to Saturday and our last game to prepare for the Champions League.”

Victory would have wrapped up second place in the WSL, but now it’s up for grabs when Arsenal face third-placed Manchester United on Saturday.

A third straight league defeat for the first time in a decade would see the Gunners slip to third, meaning they would enter next season’s Champions League in the second qualifying round rather than the third.

That’s unless Arsenal beat Barcelona in this season’s final, in which case they would secure a place in next season’s new league phase.

“[We need] a good performance, we need to play well, we need to get that confidence back,” said Foord.

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Man Utd Have ‘Big Responsibility’ To Win Europa League — Amorim

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Ruben Amorim has warned his Manchester United players that they have a “big responsibility” to salvage a dismal season by winning the Europa League.

United warmed up for their Europa League semi-final second leg against Athletic Bilbao by suffering yet another Premier League defeat at Brentford on Sunday.

Amorim’s side slumped to a 4-3 loss that left them languishing in 15th place and in danger of their worst final position since they were relegated in 1973-74.

United’s winless run in the league extended to six matches as they trailed 4-1 against Brentford before late goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo restored a little pride for the lacklustre visitors.

Amorim has suffered 12 defeat in his 24 league games with United, winning just six times.

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Manchester United’s Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim looks on during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St James’ Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on April 13, 2025. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP)

But, after their 3-0 first leg win over Bilbao last Thursday, United know they have the chance to qualify for the Champions League by winning the Europa League.

“I think it’s stressful to lose games. When we’re fighting for a title it’s not stressful,” Amorim said.

“I have no doubts that we are playing better and we are understanding the way we play, even in this context.

“So we have to take all the hits in this moment. We are losing games in the Premier League, but we are fighting for the Europa League so we need to accept that and to think about now Thursday which is the most important game for us.”

Amorim made eight changes at the Gtech Community Stadium in a bid to keep his stars fresh for the Bilbao second leg at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire were among the key players who started on the bench in a clear indication of Amorim’s focus on Europe.

“We, as a club, need to understand in this moment that we have a big responsibility (to win the Europa League). We have to prepare a squad for different competitions,” Amorim said.

“Rotation is good for the players. Everybody is playing, we are preparing more than one game but it’s hard.

“Of course we want to be competitive, we struggled a lot during these 90 minutes. We have to think about the next game and then the Premier League.

“It’s really hard but we are doing the best we can to try to manage the situation and try to risk in some games.”

What could decide the election of the next pope?

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In Rome, a conclave elects a new pope for the papacy.

The next pope will be chosen by Cardinals of the Catholic Church in Rome.

Big problems lie ahead for the church and the world political scene, whether a modernizer or a conservative prevails.

What are they then?

And what might the church’s future look like?

Presenter:

Thibault, Folly Bah

Guests:

Gerard O’Connell, author of The Election of Pope Francis: An Inside Account of the Conclave that Changed History, is a correspondent for America magazine and a correspondent for the Vatican.

Michel Mondengele, the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development’s country director for Sierra Leone and Liberia,

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz pull out of Met Gala appearance amid family feud

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Due to ongoing family tensions, Brooke Beckham and Nicola Peltz have quietly withdrawn from tonight’s Met Gala.

Originally tied to David Beckham’s milestone 50th birthday celebration, Nicola, 30, and Brooklyn, 26, have claimed they made the same decision over the weekend.

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Romania’s PM resigns after far right wins first round of presidential vote

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A day after a far-right opposition leader won the first round of the rerun of the presidential election, his own candidate was eliminated.

Cabinet ministers will serve in an interim capacity until a new majority emerges following the presidential run-off, according to Ciolacu’s statement on Monday. His center-left Social Democratic Party (PSD) will withdraw from the pro-Western coalition, effectively ending it.

In a May 18 run-off against Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan, an independent centrist, hard-right eurosceptic George Simion will be in the endgame. He won the election on Sunday, with some 41% of the vote. Third-place finisher Crin Antonescu was the coalition candidate.

I chose to resign myself, according to Ciolacu, rather than the future president.

In a December 1 parliamentary election, Simion’s Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) and two other far-right organizations, one of which had vehemently supported Russia, won more than a third of the seats.

To aid in keeping the European Union and NATO on a pro-Western trajectory, the Social Democrats had established a coalition government with the center-right Liberals and the ethnic Hungarian UDMR. Without it, the legislature can create a governing majority that disarms the far-right.

After a party meeting, Ciolacu told reporters, “This coalition is no longer legitimate.”

Prior to the meeting, Ciolacu claimed that a common candidate must be chosen in order to form the coalition.

Up until the May 18 run-off, Romania already has a temporary president. The nation faces the biggest budget deficit in the EU and is at risk of having its ratings dropped to levels where they were before.

Five months prior, a first election attempt was canceled due to alleged Russian interference in the favor of far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who has since been suspended from office.

If Georgescu is elected, Simion has stated that he has the power to choose him as prime minister. The vote highlights the persistent rage that is roiling among Romania’s electorate over high living costs and security concerns.

According to political observers, a victory in the Simion could destabilize NATO’s eastern flank, where Bucharest plays a significant role in providing logistical support to Ukraine as it fights a three-year-old Russian invasion.

At a time when Europe is grappling with how to respond to US President Donald Trump, it would also increase the number of eurosceptic leaders in the EU that currently includes the Hungarian and Slovak prime ministers.

In a prerecorded speech aired on Sunday after the polls closed, Simion declared, “I am here to restore constitutional order.”

“I want normalcy, I want democracy, and I have one goal: to give back to the Romanian people what was taken from them,” he said, placing the common, sincere, and dignified people at the center of decision-making.

Simion referred to Trump’s “perfectly aligned with the MAGA movement” as Simion’s hard-right nationalist AUR party.
Following the US president’s political resumption, the “Make America Great Again” campaign capitalizes on a growing populist wave in Europe.