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From star-studded glamour to hard-hitting drama, Day 3 of the Cannes Film Festival delivers it all. On today’s show with Eve Jackson, we dive into the spectacle of the red carpet – a global symbol of fame, fashion and prestige. But how did it become such a powerful icon? Stella Elgersma takes a closer look. Source link
Getty Images(Credit: Getty Images)From skinny to barrel and ultra-high to low-slung, jeans trends are ever changing – so how can we choose the perfect pair for us, and maintain them properly?Few items of clothing are both as iconic and ubiquitous as a pair of jeans. With era-defining silhouettes that capture cultural moments in time, jeans are a wardrobe staple. But they’re also one of fashion’s most polluting categories, prone to high trend cycles and – as a result – hanging in our wardrobes unworn.Getty ImagesJeans are a wardrobe staple for many of us – arguably, all we really need is…
Energy services provider Enagol has joined the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference – the country’s premier industry event – as a Bronze Sponsor, reflecting its commitment to collaboration and portfolio growth. Operating under a mission to promote the sustainable development of Angola, the company is not only supporting major infrastructure projects but Angola’s goal to sustain oil output above one million barrels per day. With over 120 completed projects for national and international clients and 18 years’ experience in the Angolan market, Enagol plays an instrumental role in the country’s oil and gas industry. As an energy services provider, the company…
The developing world is still reeling from the sudden and wholesale dismantling of the world’s largest aid organisation the United States Agency for International Development. The swinging cuts loped off billions of dollars of support for some of the world’s most needy. At the same time, the world’s biggest philanthropic organisation, the Gates Foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary by saying it would double its spend to $200bn over a 20 year period. New African Editor Anver Versi discusses the fallout and implications with the CEO of the Trump Foundation, Mark Suzman. It was a bizarre week in April – one…
Once a year, movie fans from near and far flock to the French Riviera resort of Cannes to catch a glimpse of their favourite celluloid stars: real stars, in the flesh. They’ve always seemed larger than life – particularly on a big screen –but now, in the age of virtual reality, what exactly is real? These days, what still resonates as authentic in the make-believe world of cinema? Source link
Courtesy of Cannes Film FestivalThe opposite of an escapist blockbuster, the eighth and apparently final outing for Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt is the doomiest and gloomiest yet in the action-adventure franchise.With so much tension and conflict around the world, it can be a relief when a Hollywood blockbuster distracts audiences with some escapism, some optimism, and some rollicking, good-natured fun. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is not that kind of blockbuster. The eighth instalment in Tom Cruise’s globe-trotting action-adventure franchise, The Final Reckoning is a miserable, apocalyptic tract which is fixated on the subjects of how close we are…
As the 2025 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award adjudication process begins, the esteemed jury prepares to evaluate an inspiring cohort of candidates, each embodying the boldness and innovation that define this prestigious accolade. True to the pioneering spirit of Madame Clicquot, the award has, for over 50 years, honoured remarkable female entrepreneurs who drive change and shape the future of business. This year’s finalists stand to join an influential community of visionary women, continuing a legacy of tenacity, creativity, and exceptional leadership. Ahead of the final decision, the judges share their business wisdom and what they hope to see from…
Tom Cruise returned to the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday for the global premiere of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning”, which may or may not be the saga’s final episode, going full circle on a French connection that began three decades ago with a memorable first instalment starring Jean Reno and Emmanuelle Béart. Source link
Getty ImagesThere’s complex etiquette and a rich history behind the French film festival’s red-carpet ban of “naked” or “voluminous” dressing. We decipher the “decency” dress code of the Cannes Film Festival in 2025.That most rigid of red carpets just got a little bit more rigid – on Tuesday, the Cannes Film Festival announced that: “for decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as in any other area of the festival.” It feels striking because naked dresses have become such a red-carpet staple in recent years, including at Cannes. Last year, for instance, the supermodel Bella Hadid wore…
New Mastercard Economics InstituteTravel Trends Report 2025 reveals that purpose in the form of nature-driven travel, wellness escapes and culinary adventures, are among the top drivers of tourism across Africa South Africa and Zambia dominate cross-border spending within national park areas, Namibia leads wellness travel, and Kenya ranks highly on the wellness front as well Marrakech and Cape Town among the most popular globalized foodie cities The Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) has released its annual Travel Trends 2025 report, revealing the latest consumer spending insights and motivation when it comes to travel. Cross-border movement is often influenced by the most pressing economic factors…