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Kristen Stewart challenged Cannes' strict dress code by wearing sneakers with designer outfits, including vintage Nike and Converse. Stewart's consistent rebellion, including walking barefoot in 2018, underscores a broader feminist critique of gendered fashion standards.

Huma Qureshi made a striking appearance at Cannes 2026, opting for a sharp black tailored suit over elaborate gowns. Her powerful ensemble, featuring a structured blazer and wide-legged trousers, exuded confidence and modern elegance. This minimalist yet impactful choice proved that a well-tailored suit can command as much red-carpet attention as couture.

Cannes Day 4 saw Alia Bhatt stun in a desi-core Tarun Tahiliani creation, accessorised with a statement nath, before dazzling in Old Hollywood glamour.

US President Trump unexpectedly halted an executive order mandating government review of powerful AI models before public release. Citing concerns about hindering America's competitive edge against China and a lack of executive attendance, the decision offers a reprieve for tech giants like Google and Meta, allowing them to deploy new AI without prior approval.

Urvashi Rautela made an unforgettable entrance at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, opting for a dazzling, heavily embellished silver couture gown by JoliPoli Couture. Her dramatic look, complete with flowing cape sleeves and an elaborate bird-motif headpiece, sparked widespread online discussion and memes. This marks her fifth consecutive Cannes appearance, solidifying her reputation for bold, attention-grabbing fashion.

OpenAI has launched Daybreak, a cybersecurity initiative built around its Codex Security agent and three new GPT-5. OpenAI has launched Daybreak, a cybersecurity initiative built around its Codex Security agent and three new GPT-5.5 variants, including the gated GPT-5.5-Cyber for authorised red teaming. Arriving a month after Anthropic's Project Glasswing and Claude Mythos, Daybreak pitches resilience-by-design over continuous patching. Cloudflare, Cisco, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, Oracle, Akamai, Zscaler and Fortinet are on board as launch partners.

Google DeepMind researcher Lun Wang resigned, highlighting a critical gap in AI evaluation. He argues current methods fail to anticipate new capabilities in evolving models, leading to silent failures. Wang stresses the need for "self-evolving evaluations" to predict and adapt to future AI advancements.

Train coach colours serve as a visual language, differentiating train types, categories, and service levels for travellers. Blue signifies standard trains, red indicates safer LHB coaches, green denotes budget options, and white points to semi-high-speed services. These colours also reflect the evolution of railway technology.

Filmmaker Karan Johar's historic Met Gala 2026 debut, showcasing a Manish Malhotra creation inspired by Raja Ravi Varma, has been celebrated with a witty Amul topical ad. The butter brand's iconic mascot dons a couture-inspired outfit, humorously captioned 'Gala mein toh sahab ban gaya!', highlighting the desi touch to this global fashion moment.

Anne Hathaway’s 2026 Met Gala look had a slaying edge with a slight twist that might carry a political message. Let’s find out more, as Met Monday is already here.

Nicole Kidman graced the Met Gala 2026 with daughter Sunday Rose, who made her debut in a stunning floral gown. Despite the glamorous event, Kidman humorously revealed that 17-year-old Sunday Rose had an 8 AM school the following day, keeping her grounded. Sunday Rose explained her outfit symbolized blooming for her first Met Gala appearance.

The 2026 Met Gala, under the enchanting theme 'Fashion as Art,' turned the red carpet into a veritable gallery of bold expressions. With icons like Beyoncé and Rihanna leading the charge, attendees showcased everything from elaborate body paint to whimsical gowns.

Athletes made a strong impact at the Met Gala 2026 in New York on May 4, turning the red carpet into a mix of fashion and personal stories. Serena Williams brought energy with her bold look, while Lindsey Vonn marked a major recovery step after her Olympic injury. Joe Burrow continued to build his fashion identity with a sharp outfit. From Alysa Liu’s artistic gown to Naomi Osaka’s dramatic reveal, athletes proved they are now central to the Met Gala spotlight.

Blackpink's Lisa commanded the 2026 Met Gala red carpet with a stunning, avant-garde gown designed by Wun. The semi-sheer, sequined dress featured two extra mannequin arms emerging from her shoulders, holding a dramatic veil.

Chaos engulfed a Copa Libertadores clash between CR Flamengo and Independiente Medellín after violent fan protests forced the match to be abandoned minutes after kick-off. Fires, pitch invasion attempts and attacks on journalists highlighted deep unrest surrounding Medellín’s ownership, with Flamengo now expected to receive a 3-0 victory under CONMEBOL regulations.

Heidi Klum stunned at the 2026 Met Gala, embodying a classical statue with a remarkable latex and spandex creation. Inspired by iconic sculptures, her look perfectly captured the 'Fashion Is Art' theme. This bold, transformative style aligns with Klum's history of unforgettable, often Halloween-themed, appearances, solidifying her place at the forefront of creative red carpet fashion.

Hyderabad's Bhavitha Mandava made waves at the 2026 Met Gala, opting for a simple denim and sheer top ensemble, a stark contrast to the event's usual extravagance. While intended to elevate the everyday, the look sparked online debate, with many criticizing Chanel. Mandava's journey from subway discovery to global fashion star is anything but ordinary.

Prat Vemana, executive VP and chief information and product officer at the $105-billion Target, is trying to put AI into the hands of everyone shaping the retail experience, from designers and planners to store teams and digital engineers. And the India centre is playing a central role in the effort to make Target run on AI

The Met Gala 2026, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, celebrated fashion with notable attendees like Beyoncé and Rihanna. The absence of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, despite their connections, disappointed fans. The event's theme, "Fashion Is Art," explored interpretations of the human body, with a live stream available for global audiences.

Rapper Cardi B shared on the red carpet that she was not feeling well before attending the big fashion event MET Gala 2026 and had not gotten any better as she took the steps at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The Met Gala's "Fashion Is Art" theme challenges traditional red-carpet glamour, encouraging guests to treat the human body as a canvas. Designers are expected to explore diverse body types and celebrate the natural form, moving beyond the industry's obsession with thinness.

The 2026 Met Gala, under the captivating theme 'Costume Art,' is set to light up the fashion universe on May 4th with a vibrant Indian flair. Anticipation is rising for the appearances of style icons like Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Alia Bhatt, and Isha Ambani.

The important detail, of course, is that this was not just whiskey. It was Kash Patel whiskey, or at least whiskey transformed into a Kash Patel object, reportedly engraved with “Kash Patel FBI Director”, an FBI-style shield, an eagle, his signature and the number 9, presumably a reference to his place in the line of FBI directors.

While Gigi Hadid captivated the Met Gala with a stunning Miu Miu gown, her sister Bella Hadid was notably absent. Bella's decision to skip the event was a deliberate statement against its high-profile associations, particularly concerning Amazon's reported links to ICE, highlighting a tension between fashion's fantasy and real-world issues.