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Indian Express
6 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
BLACKPINK's Jennie tells crew ‘I warned you' as she cries for help, says Jisoo should've done HotOnes instead: Watch
After Lisa and Rosé, it was BLACKPINK's Jennie who arrived for the HotOnes challenge, but unlike the previous two, this one was chaotic enough to leave the singer in tears. The K-pop star arrived confident, dressed in a white silhouette with her hair tied in a ponytail, but was soon seen leaping off her seat, crying for help, sniffing, and struggling to breathe as the heat kicked in. She took her first bite with a smug grin, even saying she was disappointed, the wings looked too easy, especially for someone who doesn't even like spicy food. That changed fast. Things got so intense, Jennie half-joked she might now be allergic to spice. During the segment, the Ruby singer also answered questions about her Coachella experience, the songs she fought for, and whether Jisoo would survive the challenge better than the rest. Meanwhile, host Sean Evans couldn't stop hyping her up for braving the madness. Also read: BTS loses brand value ranking to K-pop's rising superstars despite major military comeback in June: Check out the Top 20 The K-pop artist, who last year went solo with her agency ODDATELIER after terminating her individual contract with YG Entertainment, released her latest album RUBY. The album is said to have been inspired by the iconic English playwright Shakespeare. The singer reacted to the fact that the play was broken down into seven parts for her to understand, and that's when things kicked in; it was her time to show the seven years in BLACKPINK through her style. 'I've had my ups and downs. I've had my rollercoaster emotions of when I loved music, and when I hated music. And every moment in between was the important thing that got me here. So, I started just breaking myself down, and I guess it just inspired me to look at myself in a different way and really dive into what got me here and who I am,' she said. When asked if there were any songs that she fought for, she admitted she did — and not just the songs, but even the core message of the album. 'We didn't have to forcefully make the music easy for people to like this album. Let me try and do what I like and what I convince myself to do to get to people,' she said. Jennie mentioned songs like Zen and Starlight to describe how the idea of the songs and even the theme wouldn't instantly kick in, but once it does, it stays with people. 'I knew that it would touch the people that I want to touch.' #Jennie's reaction to every wing on 'Hot Ones'. — Buzzing Pop (@BuzzingPop) June 19, 2025 BLACKPINK's rise to prominence in a normally boy group-dominated K-pop landscape is a trailblazing revolution in the industry that opened gates for other girl K-pop groups to expand their aura overseas. The group holds countless records, one of them being headlining Coachella, both as a group and individually. This year, both Jennie and Lisa performed solo. Sean asked how much it means to her when fans sing the lyrics of her lesser-known songs, to which the singer replied that it's not even the lesser-known songs, it's the ones that never made it to the album, the B-side tracks, that fans know by heart and even scream out loud in the crowd. 'They're just screaming the lyrics from the top to the end, and that's when you really feel like — oh, they really do listen to your album. They really do listen to your music.' Other than the questioning round where she completely blanked out after the No. 8 sauce, Da Bomb, kicked in, she said, 'This is no joke,' as she finally gulped down the milk, grabbed some ice cream, and yet kept coughing, joking with her crew playfully, 'See, I warned you!' She fanned herself with a napkin, said she couldn't hear anything anymore, and looked fully shaken. Also read: BLACKPINK's Rosé Joins Brad Pitt's F1 team with her debut movie soundtrack; Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat, Burna Boy part of the lineup When the host asked if she could convince Jisoo to join, she said, '100%, because she's the one who taught me spicy and she's the other you. Like, she made me eat spicy food with her ever since we were trainees. So, I think [Jisoo] should come on this show. You're gonna love it.' Signing off, the singer added, 'Whatever ROSÉ and LISA did — this is the real reaction. Because I watched their episode and they were so chill about it, so I was like, if they're doing it, maybe I can do it too. But I can't!'
NBC News
10 hours ago
- Politics
- NBC News
Focus groups: Latino Trump voters diverge on deportations but largely still back the president
Some divides are emerging among swing-state Latinos who voted for President Donald Trump when it comes to his approach to mass deportations, according to new focus group conversations with some of these voters, who nevertheless remain broadly supportive of the president. Most of the Latino Trump voters who participated in recent focus groups observed by NBC News as part of the 2025 Deciders series, produced by Syracuse University and the research firms Engagious and Sago, said they approve of Trump's handling of illegal immigration. And most approved of his actions broadly as president. These voters were key to Trump's win in 2024, when he improved significantly among Latino voters compared to his previous campaigns. The president lost Latinos by 5 points last year, after losing the group by 33 points in 2020, according to the NBC News exit poll. Other estimates of the 2024 vote have indicated the broad shift, too, though some have not shown quite as much movement. The people in these focus groups said they voted for Trump because of concerns about the economy, including inflation, and about immigration. And most of them were still behind the president (all but four also voted for Trump in 2020). 'He's keeping his promises and he's doing what he said he was going to do,' David L., a 60 year-old Georgia voter who grew up in Mexico, said of Trump. But there were cracks, albeit small ones, in support for some of Trump's specific policies. Two voters who supported Joe Biden in 2020 and flipped to Trump in 2024 said they would not vote for Trump if given the chance to redo their vote, choosing instead to back a third-party candidate. One of those voters, Ruby L., 59, of Georgia, said she disapproved of Trump's presidency so far because of potential cuts to programs like Medicaid and because of his approach to deporting undocumented immigrants. 'He was going to deport people that were criminals and have backgrounds,' said Ruby, who was born in Colombia. 'But I see that he's deporting people that work hard and have been in this country. I think he should find a way to help them stay and get a citizenship or something.' Deportation divides Ruby's concerns about widespread deportations underscored some divisions among these voters, even as they broadly supported Trump's actions on immigration. Three of the Trump voters disapproved of his handling of illegal immigration broadly, while 10 approved. That may not reflect Latino Trump voters' broad views, because, unlike a poll, which uses statistical methods to demonstrate how a larger population feels, focus groups dig deeper into how individual panelists view key questions facing the country. 'Most of these swing-state, Hispanic American Trump voters firmly endorse the president's focus on illegal immigration, though they want more thoughtful prioritization regarding who gets deported sooner versus later,' said Rich Thau, president of Engagious, who moderated the sessions. Several voters supported deportations of undocumented immigrants regardless of whether they have committed crimes. 'Well, what do you expect? If you came here illegally, you've done something illegal. Expect the consequences,' said Justin O., 38, of Nevada, who was born in the United States and is of Mexican descent. 'If we're not going to enforce laws, why bother even having them?' said Zachary N., 40, of Michigan, who is also of Mexican descent. Maria P., a 40-year-old Nevada voter of Puerto Rican descent, said Trump's focus on deportations is no different from that of previous presidents, including Democrats Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. 'They all did it, but now it's just the first time everyone's discussing it,' Maria said. Connie A., a 59-year-old Arizona voter of Mexican descent, questioned why an undocumented immigrant who has been in the country for decades had not attempted to apply for a green card or for citizenship. 'There's not a direct path,' countered Mariana L., a 27-year-old North Carolina resident who was born in Venezuela and was one of several participants who noted the path to becoming a legal resident, even for those who want to, can be difficult. Mariana was among the voters who did not approve of Trump's handling of illegal immigration, pointing to his move to revoke certain legal protections for immigrants from her home country. 'Changing those statuses is kind of unfair for the people that built their lives here,' she said. Mariana and some other voters also said the administration should prioritize deporting undocumented immigrants who committed crimes. 'I guess they're focusing on both those who have committed crimes and those who haven't,' said Jennifer L., a 44-year-old Michigan voter of Mexican descent. She approved of Trump's overall performance as president but disapproved of his handling of illegal immigration. 'There's some that are going back because they should, but then there are also some immigrants that are going that really, maybe they haven't committed a crime,' she later added. 'He said he was going to focus on the criminals and stuff like that. And then there's people that are not criminals that are also going,' said Oscar B., a 52-year-old Pennsylvania voter, adding that the Trump administration should take a more 'tailored approach.' Oscar, who was born in Venezuela, also noted that he has seen posts on a local Facebook page for Latinos in his area that warn about Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. 'People on there, they make posts where they talk about ICE being in the city and not to go out of your house,' Oscar said. Ruby of Georgia also said she has seen 'a lot of fear' in her community. 'They're afraid to go out and [they say], 'Don't go out if you're a citizen, don't go out without your citizenship certificate or whatever because you never know,'' Ruby said. 'So they're creating that source of fear around the area. Other voters, like Maria from Nevada, appeared to wrestle with different approaches to deporting undocumented immigrants who have been in the country for years "giving back to society," she said. 'It is the law,' she later added, 'but sometimes the law makes it nearly impossible for a lot of them to actually become citizens at the end of the day. And that's what we have to realize, also. So that's why I'm torn.' 'We see in their responses how conflicted some of these voters are when it comes deporting longtime undocumented residents who have become de facto Americans, have families, pay taxes, live peacefully and contribute to society," said Margaret Talev, director of Syracuse University's Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship, which leads the focus group project in partnership with Engagious/Sago. "Yet overwhelmingly they're still supporting President Trump, showing the resilience of their loyalty and just how motivated they are in opposing illegal immigration,' Talev said. Los Angeles response While there were some divisions over the Trump administration's deportations, the Trump voters who participated in the focus groups broadly backed Trump's response to protests against ICE raids in Los Angeles. Ten of the 13 participants approved of the president's decision to deploy California National Guard troops and hundreds of Marines, with several voters describing the protests as violent and destructive. 'Normally it might be kind of out of the ordinary, being that it was so early into the demonstrations. But I think given the [Black Lives Matter] riots and everything our country went through a few years ago, and it being in California where [Gov. Gavin] Newsom will pretty much not put his foot down at all, I think that he had to get ahead of it, otherwise we would be seeing even more of it,' said Rozlyn C., a 44-year-old Georgia voter of Cuban descent. 'These idiots are trying to tear down their city,' said Irma C., a 58-year-old Arizona voter of Mexican descent. The few who disapproved of Trump's actions described them as 'too much too soon' or out of bounds. 'There is a chain of command that has to be followed. A governor needs to request — we can't just go in there, the state needs to request. Now, he's just completely gone against that,' Justin of Nevada said, referring to Trump. 'The U.S. military should never be used against its own citizens ever. Period. Ever,' Justin later added. Mostly positive on economy Several of these voters said they supported Trump because they believed he could best address the economy and high prices, and for the most part they like what they've seen of Trump so far on those issues. Eight voters said they feel less anxious about the economy compared to when Trump took office in January. Just two said they were more anxious. 'The reduced anxiety eight of them feel about the economy after just five months reflects not only their experiences as consumers, but also their faith in President Trump as businessman-turned-leader,' said Thau, the focus group moderator. 'As a small-business owner, my costs went up under Biden,' said William A., a 60 year-old Georgia voter of Puerto Rican descent, suggesting Biden's policies raised the price of oil, which impacted 'everything else.' In his view, Trump's policies are 'raising our fuel production and lowering fuel costs.' Mariana, the North Carolina voter who was born in Venezuela, said she backed Trump and the Republican Party because of her concerns about the economy. She said she's seen local grocery prices go down since Trump took office. 'I think that the inflation, economy's what they know and Trump being a businessman is just what he does and has been doing for a living,' she said. But Jennifer, the Michigan voter, said high prices on goods such as eggs, dairy, meat and produce have persisted, and she did not believe that Trump was making addressing inflation a priority. 'I thought it would be a top priority instead of renaming the Gulf of Mexico the 'Gulf of America' instead,' Jennifer said. 'But hopefully it does happen. But definitely, in Michigan here it has not — prices here have gone up and have stayed up. A majority of voters also said they supported Trump's actions on trade and tariffs, with the rest saying they do not know enough about the issue to weigh in. Georgia's Rozlyn C. said she disagreed with the president's decision to impose tariffs on some countries with which the U.S. did not have a trade deficit. But she is still broadly supportive of the president. 'I think he has a grand master plan that most of us probably don't understand,' Rozlyn said. 'But I have faith that he, a hundred percent, has the best interest of our country at heart.'
Daily Record
16 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Record
Why naming your baby after their birthstone could see them lead a lucky life
Gemstone-inspired baby names are on the up - some you will have heard before while others are far more unusual Naming your children is one of the hardest decisions parents have to make. Your offspring will need to live with their name forever and it could even influence relationships, jobs opportunities, and first impressions in the future. Many parents-to-be will want meaningful names for their newborns. To help couples looking for inspiration, Diamonds Factory Ireland spoke exclusively with celebrity psychic and astrologer Inbaal Honigman. Inbaal explained that parents or carers looking for a spiritual boost when naming their new bundle of joy can turn to gemstone-themed names. As well as being lovely monikers, some of them carry specific connotations or symbolism. In fact, using a baby's birthstone as inspiration for their name is said to bring good luck and protection. Inbaal said: "Naming a child after anything valuable, is linked with the value of that item or element. "People who believe in the spiritual power of birthstones, might be more inclined to believe in the protective power of a jewel name, but the beauty of spirituality is that it is inclusive to everyone. "Belief is not necessary, and if you just like the sound, history or meaning of the name, that's also lovely. Spiritual luck and protection will be included anyway." More well-known names Emerald, Pearl, and Ruby make up the birth stones for May, June, and July tots. Inbaal explained how these monikers have grown in popularity, and carry a spiritual weight to them. "The name Emerald may simply mean 'green gem' but the colour green carries such a wealth of meaning inside it," Inbaal said. "Green signifies nature, growth and success. Green is the colour of the heart chakra, and to some, it is the colour of money. A jewel name can give a baby everlasting blessings, as jewels are very long-lasting." On Ruby, a hugely popular name for girls, the expert went on: "Ruby is known as the stone of the heart. "Girls carrying the name Ruby will be blessed with love, vitality, protection and vitality. Red stones also lean towards confidence and fearlessness." Opal also takes the stone spot for October - an up-and-coming name for baby girls related to healing and soothing. "Bestowing the name Opal on a child would bless them with creativity, inspiration and emotional balance," Inbaal shared. "All gemstones have their own qualities, so none are luckier or more spiritually valuable than another, but some may be more or less aligned with your own values." More unusual and, erm, 'out-there' names include Aquamarine and Periody. Aquarmine is March's stone for Tranquility and Courage, while Periody is August's stone for Prosperity and Protection. Although the meanings are nice, they might not be in the running for the next generation of kids' names. Gem-stone inspired names, their meaning and month Birth Stone Meaning Month Garnet Protection and Strength January Amethyst Peace and Clarity February Aquamarine Tranquility and Courage March Diamond Purity and Strength April Emerald Wisdom and Rebirth May Pearl Innocence and Integrity June Ruby Love and Vitality July Periody Prosperity and Protection August Sapphire Loyalty and Wisdom September Opal Creativity and Hope October Topaz Joy and Abundance November Turquoise Luck and Healing Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
The Guardian
a day ago
- General
- The Guardian
You be the judge: should my colleague stop bringing cakes into the office?
I'm not saying we should have no cakes ever, I just think we should stop assuming cake is always welcome I know how this sounds: I am the miserable cake police. But this isn't about being joyless, it's about creating a healthy working environment. There are 20 of us in the office, and there's sugar everywhere. We have free biscuits and a constant rotation of cakes, doughnuts and baked goods that descend on us without warning. It's so normalised, and if you politely decline, people ask if you're on a diet. Ruby takes the lead in guilt-tripping. If you say no thanks, she will look at you in disbelief. If you insist on not having a cake for your birthday, she will cajole you until you give in. Ruby loves to bake and she's always making something, even when there's no cause for celebration. It's lovely, but it encourages a constant habit of eating sugar. I also think it puts pressure on everyone else to bring something in. Not everyone can or wants to eat sugar. I have a condition that means it doesn't agree with me. Some people are recovering from eating disorders. And then there are allergies – I don't want someone collapsing at work because they didn't know there were hazelnuts in the ganache. I'm not saying we should have no cakes ever, I just think we should stop assuming cake is always welcome. A coffee, a card, time off, or just being acknowledged in a meeting is more meaningful than supermarket eclairs. I joined this company three years ago, a year after Ruby. She is the office baker and I accepted a sponge cake in my first year. But for the last two, I've requested no sweet treats and Ruby has listened. But I can tell that not baking me something is killing her. For everyone else, she takes orders. It's lovely, and I think Ruby brings light into our office, but we should also let people enjoy their workplace without being backed into a corner by baked goods. If someone wants cake? Great, let's make a spreadsheet with dietary requirements and requests. Homemade is obviously better than shop-bought. But we shouldn't assume everyone wants a cake. The office shouldn't be a minefield of sugar. Bringing cakes in shows we care and adds a little joy to the office. I'm not force-feeding anyone Cake makes everything better and that's why I love giving it to people at work, or for birthdays, for my kids at home … Just everywhere. I've always loved baking and when I see the look on someone's face after I make them a lemon drizzle or red velvet, it makes the slaving away in the kitchen worthwhile. Homemade, shop-bought, gluten-free, it doesn't matter. It's not just about the sugar, it's the gesture. Someone took the time to make something, or stop by the shop to pick something up. Giving and baking are ways of showing that we care. I also just like to bake. It brings people together. I've had colleagues open up about their lives over a slice of banana bread. It would be criminal to ban that kind of magic. I totally get that not everyone wants sugar, and that's fine, but no one's force-feeding anyone and we've all learned how to cater to different diets: we bring gluten-free options and label allergens. I never force cake on anyone, I just express disappointment if they don't have some. Banning cake altogether feels joyless. Amina says I bring light into the office, and I always try. When I first made her a Victoria sponge years ago, she loved it. She ate loads and thanked me profusely. But then she changed her mind and said there's too much temptation and it's making us all unhealthy. I hate a sugar crash as much as the next person, so you've got to pace it – we do have a lot of sweet treats around us. But that's no reason to stop making cakes altogether. For the last two years I've respected Amina's right not to eat cake, but I do think baked goods are important to mark moments like birthdays, farewells and tiny personal wins. A slice of Colin the Caterpillar is not just a sugar rush, it's a signal that we care for each other. Of course we should be mindful of different needs – but banning cake completely? That feels like punishing everyone for the desires of a few. Life's hard enough. Amina shouldn't try to take cake away from the rest of us. Sign up to Inside Saturday The only way to get a look behind the scenes of the Saturday magazine. Sign up to get the inside story from our top writers as well as all the must-read articles and columns, delivered to your inbox every weekend. after newsletter promotion Should Ruby bake off?Yes, Ruby should lay off the guilt-tripping, but Amina really needs to lighten up! Anyone who doesn't want cake can be a grown-up and just say no, leaving everyone else free to enjoy themselves! Mark, 49 I sympathise with Amina, but there are solutions that don't need to go as far as making the office a cake-free zone. Amina could ask Ruby to reduce the amount of times she brings them in; for example, only on birthdays. A little bit of sugar goes a long 31 People often say they're excited about the prospect of cake but then take only a very thin slice when it's offered. So at the end of the working day, there's still loads left. People are now more cautious about sugary, fatty treats, so I'm sorry to say that I'm with Amina on this 59 I agree with Ruby that Amina's anti-cake stance 'joyless', as no one is force feeding her. But while I support Ruby's right to continue making cakes for grateful colleagues, she should accept with grace others' right to say no, rather than looking 'disappointed'.Victoria, 39 It's hard enough without the constant temptation of sweet treats. That said, Amina's a grownup and needs to take responsibility for her own choices. On balance I'm with Ruby, but she needs to take on board that 'expressing disappointment' is not 27 In our online poll, should Ruby cool it with the cakes? The poll closes on Wednesday 25 June at 10am BST We asked if Freddie should have painted the edges of the room, not just the walls 87% said yes – Freddie is guilty13% said no – Freddie is innocent
CairoScene
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
10 Times Arab Celebrities Rocked a Bold Pixie Cut
From Sherine's Y2K volume to Yasmine Raeis' cinematic reset, these Arab icons cropped it all off - long before it was trending. In the Arab world, the pixie cut emerged in striking, unexpected moments across stages and screens - unfazed, sharp, and undeniably flirty. Sherine Abdel Wahab, at the start of her career, stepped into the spotlight with a cropped, voluminous cut that defied the cascading hair ideals of the time. Yasmine Raeis also first appeared with the cut as a TV presenter, later wearing it in Fatat El Masnaʿ (Factory Girl). Over time, more Arab celebrities followed suit - each bringing their own context, character, and kind of vision to the cut. Today, we take a look at 10 Arab celebrities who embraced the pixie cut long before it became fashion's favorite comeback. Yasmine Raeis Raeis introduced the pixie as part of her onscreen presence in Fatat El Masnaʿ (Factory Girl), where its sculpted simplicity aligned with the film's quiet realism. Sherine Abdel Wahab Early in her career, Sherine Abdel Wahab wore a cropped, voluminous pixie with chunky blonde highlights—a clear departure from the era's long, high-gloss styles. Menna Shalaby In 2021, Shalaby opted for a tousled, low-maintenance pixie that matched her off-screen refusal of celebrity polish. Lekaa El Khameesy In 2019, El Khameesy shared her haircut process online—marking the shift as personal, public, and intentional. Assala Nasri Assala's pixie coincided with a period of public change. The styling was clean, composed, and clearly meant to mark a new phase. Ruby In 2018, Ruby wore a retro-leaning pixie with height and texture, styled in line with her reemergence in pop culture. Samira Said Said's short brown pixie in 2017 drew attention for its departure from her established look—neat, textural, and widely shared. Angham In the early 2000s, Angham's short crop quietly diverged from the prevailing hyper-feminine image of Arab pop icons. Buthaina Al Raisi Al Raisi's pixie in the 2020s combined sharp edges with soft volume—bridging regional glamor and more contemporary cues. Hanan Turk In Hob El Banat (2004), Turk's pixie served as a visual shift away from the ingénue roles she had been associated with.
