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Chapter 35 of All That Glitters

18+ Minors DNI.

Although she wasn't walking tonight's red carpet with Jude, Naya couldn't deny the nerves she felt as she got ready to attend Real Madrid's annual gala held in support of multiple children’s charities across the city.

After a grueling tennis practice with Maria and her team, Naya had spent the better part of the day in and out of various maintenance appointments.

She had her hair styled into an elegant updo, her makeup perfectly done to complement her stunning evening gown. As she slipped on her heels and grabbed her clutch, Naya took a step back to inspect her outfit in the floor length mirror in one of Jude’s guest rooms.

She was pulled from her thoughts as the bedroom door swung open, revealing Jude standing there in a sharp tuxedo, a smile spreading across his face as he took in Naya's appearance.

"Wow, you look absolutely breathtaking," he said, crossing the room to join her, his hands resting gently on her waist.

"Thank you," Naya replied, feeling her nerves ease slightly under Jude's warm gaze. "You look handsome," she complemented, a playful smile tugging at her lips.

Jude leaned in to place a soft kiss on Naya's neck before offering her his hand so he could lead her outside to the awaiting car.

Their driver opened the car door, and Jude helped Naya inside before sliding in next to her. The anticipation of the evening ahead filled the air as they made their way to the gala. Naya couldn't help but feel grateful for Jude's calming presence by her side.

As they arrived at the venue, Naya made her way inside leaving Jude to pose for pictures and take interviews from journalists.

She mingled with the familiar faces around the room as she waited for Jude to join her, enjoying the lively atmosphere and the chance to support such important causes.

Finding the table they were seated at, Naya took a seat waiting for Jude to join her.

As she sat there, Naya couldn't help but feel a surge of pride knowing that tonight Jude was set to be awarded for his efforts on the team in their previous season after winning the LaLiga tournament and Champions League.

"Naya," a voice called out, causing her to look up in surprise. She couldn't believe her eyes as she saw Carlos Alcaraz approaching her table.

“Carlos, hi,” Naya smiled politely as he took a seat beside her.

"I had no idea you were attending tonight. It's great to see you," he said, genuinely happy to have some familiar company amidst the chaos of the event.

"I’m here with my boyfriend,” Naya replied, gesturing towards where Jude was finally making his way over to their table, looking less than pleased with Naya’s acquaintance. His jaw tensed slightly as he reached them, he managed to offer a nod in Carlos' direction before turning his attention to Naya.

"Everything okay?" Jude asked in a low voice, his concern evident as he glanced between Naya and Carlos.

Naya nodded reassuringly, placing a hand on Jude's arm. "Everything's fine, just catching up," she explained, giving him a comforting smile hoping he relaxed at her words.

Jude remained tense as he turned to Carlos. "Nice to see you, Carlos," Jude greeted, his tone polite but guarded.

Carlos gave a subtle nod, picking up on the palpable tension in the room. "Good to see you, Jude," he responded. "Naya, I look forward to catching up with you later," he added with a sly wink.

Naya watched as Carlos left, feeling a mix of emotions swirling within her. She knew Jude's protective nature was just a part of who he was, but she had to acknowledge that Carlos winking at her made her question his intentions. She couldn't shake off the feeling of discomfort that lingered after Carlos's departure.

“Fucking idiot,” Jude mumbled under his breath, letting out a huff of frustration.

Naya squeezed Jude's arm, trying to diffuse the tension. "It's okay, Jude. Forget about him." She reassured him.

“Regardless of whether he finds you attractive or not, that was fucking disrespectful.”

Jude's words were laced with a hint of possessiveness, his grip on Naya's hand tightening slightly.

Naya understood where Jude was coming from, appreciating his protectiveness but also not wanting any unnecessary drama to spoil their evening. "I know, but let's not let it ruin the night. We're here to celebrate your accomplishments, remember?" she said softly, giving his hand a reassuring squeeze.

Jude's expression softened at her words, his features relaxing as he looked into her eyes. The low hum of conversation around the room quieted as a speaker stepped onto the stage to introduce the event.

Naya and Jude turned their attention to the stage, their focus shifting to the purpose of the evening.

Although he tried to suppress his annoyance, Jude’s mood was completely sour as the evening went on.

He made an effort to maintain a polite demeanor throughout the gala, clapping and smiling when necessary, but Naya could see the tension simmering beneath the surface.

As the night went on tables and chairs were set aside giving way to a dance floor and creating the space for guest to mingle.

Naya stood by Jude's side, intently listening as he conversed with Kylian. His hand rested casually on the back of her neck.

The interaction that most might have overlooked as a mere touch between romantic partners was laden with profound meaning and significance for Naya and Jude.

Although she remained stoic, Jude's hold around her neck made her core pulse and nipples harden against the fabric of her dress. She knew exactly what he was doing, regardless of how innocent he may have seemed as he stood engrossed in a conversation with his teammate. He was inadvertently marking his territory for all present to see.

His fingers gently grazed the skin at the base of her throat as he leaned in, his warm breath tickling her ear. Naya could feel the intensity in his touch, the possessiveness in his grip. She kept her expression neutral, not wanting to give him the satisfaction of knowing the effect he had on her.

But deep down, a part of her enjoyed the thrill of his dominance, the raw desire he stirred within her, as his touch lingered.

Excusing herself from Jude, Naya went in search of the restroom to freshen up and have a moment to herself.

Just as she went to leave the bathroom, the door opened to reveal Jude. The look of annoyance that once danced in his eyes was replaced with something else as he closed the door and locked it behind himself.

Naya's heart skipped a beat as she turned to face Jude, the air between them thick with unspoken tension. His eyes bore into hers, a mixture of frustration and desire swirling within them.

"I got bored without you," Jude confessed, his voice low and husky.

Naya felt her pulse quicken as Jude closed the distance between them, his hands finding their way to her waist, pulling her closer, before turning her so they both faced the mirror Naya had been checking her makeup in minutes before.

"You look incredible in this dress, but I can’t wait to take you out of it," Jude whispered hotly as he caught Naya’s ear between his teeth. His hands reached up to gently part the loose material that made up the low-cut neckline of her dress, revealing her breast as they took in their reflections in the mirror before them.

Naya's breath caught in her throat as she felt Jude's warm breath on her skin. She closed her eyes, savoring the sensation of his touch as he traced a path of fire along her collarbone. His fingers danced lightly over her skin, sending shivers down her spine. Jude's gaze met hers in the mirror, dark with desire and mischief.

With a slow, deliberate movement, he slid the straps of her dress off her shoulders, letting the fabric pool at her waist. Naya stood before him, exposed and vulnerable, yet feeling more alive than ever. Jude's hands roamed over her body, igniting a hunger deep within her.

"Do you think Carlos can fuck you the way I can?”Naya's heart raced at Jude's bold question, her desire for him burning brighter with each passing moment. She shook her head, unable to form words as she gazed into his intense eyes, knowing that there was no comparison between them. Jude's lips curved into a wicked smile as he leaned in to capture her mouth in a searing kiss, claiming her completely.

“Do you think he knows you like being fucked slow and deep?” Jude continued as he trailed kisses down her neck, leaving a trail of heat in his wake. Naya's mind was a blur as she tried to focus on anything other than the overwhelming desire coursing through her veins. She could feel the tension building between them, the air thick with anticipation.

Jude's hands moved with purpose, exploring every inch of her exposed skin, leaving her trembling with need. His touch was electrifying, sending waves of pleasure through her body. Naya couldn't deny the truth in Jude's words – he knew her in a way no one else did, and the thought sent a thrill down her spine.

As Jude's lips found hers once more, their passion ignited like a flame, consuming them both in a whirlwind of desire. In that moment, all that mattered was the connection between them, the raw and unbridled passion that threatened to consume them whole.

“I’m going to take you home and cum in you, just because I can. Because you belong to me.”

Naya's heart pounded in her chest at Jude's possessive words, feeling a rush of excitement and arousal at his dominant declaration. She knew that she was completely under his spell, unable and unwilling to resist the magnetic pull between them. With a nod, she silently acknowledged her submission to him, her body craving his touch and his claim.

"We’re going to leave the bathroom and say good night to my teammates and coaches. And then I’m going to take you to my place and show you just how much you belong to me," Jude murmured, his voice low and commanding.

Naya's heart raced with anticipation, her body thrumming with desire as she eagerly followed him out of the bathroom and into the night ahead, ready for whatever he had in store for her.

Holding Jude’s hand as he led her throughout the room Naya felt a sense of exhilaration and nervousness as they made their way through the crowded room. She could feel the curious glances and whispers directed their way, but she was too consumed by the heat of Jude's touch to care. His grip on her hand was firm, possessive, and it sent a thrill through her.

Naya was so turned on, she couldn’t make eye contact with anyone out of the fear of exposing herself.

As they reached the group of Jude's teammates and coaches, Naya felt a rush of adrenaline at the thought of what was to come. She stood by Jude's side, her body humming with anticipation as he exchanged pleasantries and goodbyes. The air between them crackled with tension, a silent promise of the passion that awaited them.

Jude crossed the room to where Carlos stood, his mood less sour as he bid good night to the man who’s attendance conjured his possessive streak over Naya to rear its head.

The smuggest part of Jude wanted to thank Carlos for his part to play and let him know that he was going to take Naya home and fuck her until she forgot he existed. But he knew better and he respected his girlfriend far too much to ever stoop to that level.

Instead, Jude simply nodded at Carlos, his eyes glinting with a silent challenge. Carlos seemed to sense the tension between them, but he simply offered a tight-lipped smile and a nod in return before looking away.

As they left the gala and made their way to Jude's place, Naya's heart raced with a heady mix of excitement and nerves. She knew that she was about to embark on a night filled with passion and desire, giving herself completely to Jude's dominant and possessive nature.

Once inside Jude's house, the air crackled with electricity as he pulled her into his arms, claiming her with a fierce intensity that left her breathless. Naya surrendered herself to him, letting go of all inhibitions.

“I don’t think you understand how much I want you,” Jude drawled, his eyes running over Naya’s body as her dress pooled at her feet, before meeting hers.

Naya's pulse quickened at Jude's words, a surge of desire coursing through her veins as she met his gaze with equal fervor. She could feel the intensity of his desire for her, the hunger in his eyes mirroring her own. With a soft gasp, she whispered, "Show me, Jude. Show me how much you want me."

With a predatory gleam in his eyes, Jude wasted no time in fulfilling her request. He lifted her effortlessly, carrying her to his bedroom where the air was heavy with anticipation.

As they tumbled onto the bed, their bodies melded together in a frenzy of need and desire. Jude's touch ignited a fire within Naya, his hands exploring every inch of her with a possessiveness that left her breathless. She arched into his touch, her body responding eagerly to his every caress.

Standing up from the bed, Jude got down onto his knees and wrapped his hand around Naya’s ankle to pull her body towards him.

As much as he wanted to plunge his length deep inside her and fuck her until she saw stars, first, he needed a taste.

Slipping her saturated thong to the side, Jude hummed in appreciation as he came face to face with her pussy.

The sight of her glistening folds made his mouth water with anticipation. Without hesitation, Jude leaned in and placed a trail of hot, open-mouthed kisses along her inner thighs, moving closer and closer to her center.

Naya's breath hitched as Jude's warm breath fanned across her sensitive skin, sending shivers of pleasure through her body. When his lips finally made contact with her throbbing core, she gasped at the sensation of his tongue tracing slow circles around her most intimate place.

Jude savored the taste of her, his movements deliberate and calculated to drive her wild with desire. He expertly flicked and teased, drawing out her pleasure until she was writhing beneath him, lost in a haze of ecstasy.

Naya's hands gripped the sheets as Jude brought her to the brink of release, his ministrations pushing her closer and closer to the edge. And when she finally shattered with a cry of his name on her lips, Jude reveled in the knowledge that he alone could bring her such exquisite pleasure.

“Sit up and taste yourself,” Jude instructed as he leaned over her, bringing his lips to meet hers in a searing kiss.

Naya obeyed without hesitation, moaning as Jude made sure she tasted herself on his tongue.

“You look as good as you taste,” he smirked as they parted lips, his eyes slowly scanning over her naked body.

With a coy smirk Naya turned over onto her stomach, raising her hips slightly as she silently gave herself over to be claimed by Jude once again.

“You’re such a fucking good girl,” Jude growled as pulled his length free from the confines of his underwear, before sending a sharp slap to Naya’s ass.

“Put your hands behind your back and give yourself to me properly,” he ordered, making Naya moan as she obliged him.

Naya's body thrummed with anticipation as she followed Jude's command, her heart racing with a mixture of desire and submission. She clasped her hands behind her back, offering herself up to him completely, ready to surrender to his every whim.

Jude's hands roamed over her exposed skin, his touch igniting something within her that threatened to consume her whole. His fingers traced a path of heat along her spine, sending shivers of pleasure through her body. Naya arched into his touch, craving more of his dominant caress.

With a low growl, Jude positioned himself behind her, his length pressing against her slick folds. The anticipation of what was to come sent a thrill through Naya, her body aching for his touch. And when he finally entered her with a slow, deliberate thrust, she cried out in ecstasy.

Jude’s eyes were fixed on the way Naya stretched to accommodate his girth, he could feel her walls clenching around him as he filled her completely. The sensation was overwhelming, a mixture of pleasure and possession that left them both breathless.

Coming up on her arms and raising her hips higher to create a deep arch in her back, Naya let out a loud moan as Jude slipped even deeper inside of her.

The room was filled with the sound of their ragged breaths and the slap of skin against skin as Jude set a punishing rhythm, driving her to the edge of oblivion. Naya surrendered herself completely to the pleasure he was giving her, her body responding eagerly to his every touch.

Jude's movements were primal and possessive, his hands gripping her hips with a firmness that left marks on her skin. Naya's senses were overwhelmed with the intensity of their connection, the raw passion that flowed between them like a wildfire.

As fun as it was to ravage Naya from behind, the type of intimacy Jude craved could only be achieved via missionary.

He wanted to look into Naya’s eyes as she clawed at his back, her legs wrapped around his waist as he fucked her as deep as her body would allow.

With a growl of desire, Jude flipped Naya onto her back, his eyes locking with hers as he positioned himself between her legs. The intensity of their gaze fueled the flames of their passion, each moment filled with a raw and unbridled connection that left them both breathless.

As he entered her once more, their bodies moved in perfect harmony, a symphony of desire and need. Naya's nails dug into Jude's back, her legs wrapping around him in a desperate attempt to pull him closer. Their bodies melded together as one, moving in a rhythm that spoke of a deeper connection than words could convey.

Unhooking her right leg from around him, Jude raised it to his shoulder watching as Naya’s eyes went round with pleasure at the change in position.

“Baby, slow and deep,” Naya moaned breathlessly, her hand pressing against Jude’s pelvis as a means of urging him to comply with her request.

Jude's movements became more measured, each thrust deliberate and intense as he filled her with a slow, deep rhythm that sent waves of pleasure crashing over them both. Naya's body arched into his touch, her moans filling the room as they moved together in a dance of passion and desire.

“Like this?” Jude asked as he rolled his hips against Naya’s.

Naya could only nod in response, her tear filled eyes locked with Jude's as they moved together in perfect synchrony. The intensity of their connection deepened with each thrust, their bodies becoming one in a symphony of desire and need.

As they reached the pinnacle of their passion, Naya's body tensed with anticipation, her breath coming in ragged gasps as she felt the heat building within her. Jude's movements grew more urgent, his grip on her tightening as they spiraled towards ecstasy.

And when they finally reached the peak of their pleasure, it was as if time stood still. Naya cried out in bliss, her body trembling with the force of her release. Jude followed soon after, his own climax washing over him in a wave of pure ecstasy.

“Fuck,” he groaned as he collapsed onto Naya, their bodies still entwined in the aftermath of their passion. The room was filled with the sound of their heavy breathing, the lingering scent of sex hanging in the air around them.

“I love you,” Naya whispered, her voice soft and filled with emotion as she traced her fingers over Jude's sweat-dampened skin. Jude lifted his head to meet her gaze, his eyes full of tenderness and love.

"I love you too, Naya," he replied, his voice filled with sincerity as he pressed a gentle kiss to her lips.

“I could stay like this forever,” Naya smiled softly against Jude’s mouth, her arms wrapping around his shoulders as Jude held her close, savoring the moment of intimacy between them. The world outside seemed to fade away as they lay entwined in each other's arms, their hearts beating as one.

“So could I, but if you don’t let me pull out sometime soon I’m going to end up fucking you again,” Jude chuckled, the mischievous glint in his eyes returning as he teased Naya, making her giggle in response. With a gentle movement, he eased himself out of her, causing a shiver to run down her spine at the loss of his warmth inside her.

“I would’ve let you go to sleep in it,” Naya pouted.

Jude's laughter filled the room as he pulled Naya close, wrapping her in his arms. "I promise you'll have plenty of opportunities for that," he murmured, his voice laced with affection.

As they settled into each other's embrace, the world outside faded into the background, leaving only the two of them in a bubble of contentment and love. Naya sighed happily, feeling completely at peace in Jude's arms.

With a soft smile, Jude pressed a kiss to Naya's forehead, his heart full with love for the woman in his arms. In that moment, they were simply two souls intertwined in a dance of passion and love, bound together by an unbreakable bond.

Chapter 35 and every other chapter of All That Glitters can be found via the link above.

#fanfic #jude bellingham #jude bellingham smut #real madrid #chick lit #jude bellingham imagine #lori harvey #tennis #wattpad #jude bellingham fanfic #kylian mbappe #carlos alcaraz

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umseb · 21 days

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Sebastian Vettel Elected LupoLeo Personality of the Year 2024: "A Great Honor!"

Award presentation on November 23rd in Braunschweig

The youth committee of the LupoLeo Awards has decided: Former racing driver Sebastian Vettel is the LupoLeo "Personality of the Year" 2024. The young people aged 14 to 18 chose the four-time Formula 1 world champion for his diverse social commitment. In addition, the youth committee selected ten projects for the jury's selection of the "Project Award" from the 33 projects that were finally nominated by the non-profit analysis and consulting company PHINEO from the 235 registrations. The prominent jury of the LupoLeo Award, chaired by Dr. Brigitte Mohn (including singer Peter Maffay, former ski racer Felix Neureuther, doctor and television presenter Dr. Eckart von Hirschhausen and television presenter Wolfram Kons), will now choose the three project winners.

The LupoLeo Award, endowed with a total of 100,000 euros, is the largest funding award for commitment to children and young people in Germany, and this year's motto is "For a healthy future for our children and our planet." It will be awarded at a celebratory gala on November 23, 2024 in the Braunschweig State Theater. The "Personality of the Year" category honors a public figure who is committed to children and young people and promotes children's development through their work or appearance. In addition to Sebastian Vettel, the comedian, singer and actress Carolin Kebekus, as well as the chemist, science journalist and YouTuber Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim, were in the final selection for the award, which comes with 20,000 euros in funding. Ultimately the young people chose Vettel, who, after his active career as a racing driver, is increasingly committed to environmental and climate protection. With his V5 Projects he raises awareness and explains to the public the importance of these issues. His commitment includes, for example, projects to protect biodiversity (Buzzin' Corner insect hotels on and outside Formula 1 tracks), or he also addresses the topic of sustainability in motorsport under the campaign name "Race Without Trace." "It is an honor and a pleasure for me to be awarded the LupoLeo Award. Whether at home, at school or in public, more and more children and young people are committed to the earth and their own future. This inspires me as a family man and shows how important our future generations are for us and our planet. Whether healthy oceans, intact forests or the energy transition, I am convinced that we can only master these issues together in a positive and future-oriented manner. And this is exactly what I want to make my contribution," commented Vettel immediately after he heard about his election.

A Worthy Award Winner

"We really had a hard time deciding on a 'Personality of the Year'. All the celebrities, and especially the three finalists, have a great commitment to children and young people with an environmental connection," said Leonardo Massimo, chairman of the youth committee. "Sebastian Vettel uses his fame and is active in many subject areas, which really appealed to us. In our opinion, he is the deserving 'Person of the Year.'" "We are impressed by the commitment of the young people in the committee. They discussed intensively and were all very passionate about it. We congratulate Sebastian Vettel on behalf of the entire LupoLeo Award team on his election. He is a worthy winner," emphasize the two LupoLeo Award initiators, Jürgen Brinkmann (Chairman of the BRAWO GROUP) and Robert Lübenoff (Chairman of the fit4future foundation) together.

#sebastian vettel #f1 #formula 1 #fic ref #fic ref 2024 #not a race #2024 not a race #between italy and baku 2024

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siderealscribblings · 4 months

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99 years, 11 months, 27 days

“Esteemed subjects, we come before you today to reaffirm the pledge we made nearly a century ago. For a hundred years, we have pledged ourselves to the constant defense of Fontaine and Her blessed waters and for a hundred years, our people have enjoyed peace in the wake of the cataclysmic Cataclysm...did I really write cataclysmic Cataclysm?”

Furina sighed, scratching a line of her speech out as she sat perched on the edge of her writing desk. “In the wake of the...theeeee....disastrous! Disastrous Cataclysm? No, still sounds repetitive…let’s see…in the wake of the… disastrous aftermath of the fall of Khaenri'ah?”

Furina cleared her throat, standing up to look at herself in the mirror. “Esteemed subjects, we come before you today to reaffirm the pledge we made nearly a century ago.”

Furina raised her hand, frowning at the gesture and tilting her palm back a little. By now, she had a repertoire of gestures she used when expressing herself as Focalors; grand, sweeping motions that never felt right but seemed to entrance her subjects. It was hard to tell when she crossed the line into parody, so she tucked her elbow in a little closer, praying it was just enough to look convincing.

“For a hundred years, we have pledged ourselves to the constant defense of Fontaine and Her blessed waters and for a hundred years, our people have enjoyed peace in the wake of the disastrous aftermath of the fall of Khaenri'ah,” Furina said, wrinkling her nose.

Too wordy, she thought. Half the audience would be half-listening anyway, eager to get to one of thousands of parties, sporting events, and performances that were taking place in Fontaine. Champion duelists from across the country were gathering to fight in a tournament where the prize was a single pearl from Furina's necklace. Actors, theater troupes, and singers from across the world would grace the Opera Epiclese's stage in a round-the-clock series of performances. The Archon's household was hosting three increasingly lavish galas culminating in Furina's hundredth birthday, but citizens across the country would be celebrating her anniversary for a whole week. Gardes had booked tavern backrooms months in advance for their parties, apartments overlooking the parade route were rented out for exorbitant sums of mora, and Mondstadt had sold Fontaine so much wine, whiskey, and beer in the last few months that they were finally able to finance a wall around Mondstadt City.

Everyone else was looking forward to a week without work; all Furina had to look forward to was the grandest performance of her career.

It's not just humans I have to fool now, Furina thought. Liyue was sending adepti who knew Egeria personally and if Rex Lapis wasn't among them, she would eat her hat and owe Neuvillette ten mora. Yae Miko had spent nights kissing an Archon's bare skin; surely she would take one look at Furina and know she was a fraud. And then there was the delegation from Snezhnaya; two sorcerers that raised hell and plumbed the mysteries of the cosmos before Furina was even born.

Threats she had kept away for so long would now sleep under her roof and try as she might, she couldn't enjoy her last night of peace. Instead, she found herself pacing back and forth in her nightgown, obsessing over every line in her speech and trying to make each passage perfect.

If I get any sleep at all this week, it will be a miracle, Furina thought, finally moving on to the next line of her speech. “Egeria's blessed children have emerged from the shadow of Our Beloved Mother's death to become technological forerunners, economic titans, and the finest artists in the world... okay, that'll do I suppose.”

Furina's eyes wandered over to the pile of presents she had been unwrapping all week. She tried to pace herself, giving herself little treats to look forward to as the preparations for the centennial consumed her whole days. Time spent with Neuvillette was limited to hurried business lunches in the company of others and late dinners before bed. He had been consumed with his own preparations, shouldering some of the more tedious tasks like reviewing diplomatic credentials, screening her birthday gifts, and working on a present of his own that he refused to discuss no matter how large and watery Furina made her eyes.

He's developing an immunity, Furina thought, picking up a box on top of the pile and nearly dropping it as she saw the pale white snowflake emblem of the Tsaritsa stamped on the lid.

#the games of divinity #my writing #neuvifuri #furilette

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distantlaughter · 2 years

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"My life belongs to me"

By Cathrin Gilbert for Die Zeit, 8 December 2016 (x)

From the very beginning, Nico Rosberg was a stranger to the laws of Formula 1. What's amazing is not that he's quitting now, but that he's lasted this long.

Let's not fail again, thinks Nico Rosberg. It's the last race of the season, late November, Abu Dhabi, 32 degrees. The asphalt is sweating, and so is Rosberg. The wind whirls desert sand across the track. Rosberg can't help but think back to the race two years ago, when he narrowly lost to his teammate Lewis Hamilton. Who cares about second place in a world championship? Back then, after the defeat, his wife Vivian took him in her arms, he cried, promised to make it next year with the fulfillment of his life's dream: to become world champion for once.

Perhaps this dream was the only thing that belonged to Nico Rosberg in recent years. His name, his face, his talent had become a brand. A money machine that brought millions in profits not only to Rosberg himself, but also to Mercedes and Formula 1. The price he paid for it: a life he was never really cut out for. Polarized at risk. Clocked to the rhythm of Formula 1: sleep, eat, train, abstain.

Never before has it taken a racing driver so long to become world champion

While Rosberg is sitting in his race car in Abu Dhabi, he hears a voice over the radio link. "Nico, it's getting tight! You have to overtake Max Verstappen!" his engineer shouts. Damn, thinks Rosberg, "Mad Max" of all people, 19 years young, a highly talented racing driver who stops at nothing. At the Grand Prix in Mexico, Verstappen touched him, so hard that it was almost over for Rosberg in the first corner.

Never before has a racing driver taken so long to become world champion as Nico Rosberg. He tried in vain for nine years. He was never an attacker, always driving in the slipstream and trying to avoid risk. Now, in Abu Dhabi, if he wants to win the title, he has to do what he shied away from for years: attack at the right moment.

Rosberg waits one lap, then pushes his Mercedes past "Mad Max." An hour later, after 205 races and 23 victories, he has finally done it: Nico Rosberg is world champion.

Just five days later, he ends his career, at the age of 31. As an explanation, he writes on his Facebook page, "For 25 years in racing, it has always been my dream, my one big goal, to become Formula One world champion." He mentions "all the work, the pain, the renunciation." Now, he says, he has reached the summit. It feels right to leave.

On Monday evening this week, Rosberg is back in the car. This time in London, without a helmet. His suit is not made of fireproof aramid fiber, but of fine blue fabric with pinstripes. A chauffeur drives him from the hotel to an honorary gala at the British Racing Drivers' Club, a club for old British men, among whom Rosberg, with an estimated fortune of 40 million euros, is exceptionally not the richest. The gala dinner is one of many obligatory events Rosberg has to attend after winning the title: on Tuesday he visits his sponsor in Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday he travels to his birthplace Wiesbaden, Thursday to the Mercedes racing factory in Brackley, Friday to the Automobile Association in Vienna, Saturday to the Mercedes plant in Sindelfingen and the "A Heart for Children" gala in Berlin, and finally to Monaco, where he lives. Jackets and bags pile up on the back seat, the world championship trophy lies in the trunk, a heavy colossus, he drags it along to all his appointments.

Before the future can begin, he has to work off the past; after all, he is still employed by Mercedes. He earns 15.72 million euros there per season. For the Mercedes brand and for the Nico Rosberg brand, the weeks after victory are decisive. A Formula 1 racing driver only becomes visible at the moment of triumph, and only then can he be marketed well. Fans can identify better with the smile of a winner than with the technical data of the F1 W07 Hybrid, 1.6-liter V6 engine, turbocharger - that's the name of the race car in which Rosberg drove to the title. The fact that he is announcing his retirement in these very weeks is something of a total meltdown for Mercedes.

"When I explained my decision to my wife, she laughed and said, 'You'll never do it,'" he says. He had felt the desire to quit since the beginning of September. "It was funny: the thought of quitting motivated me, but at the same time I couldn't give it too much space, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to concentrate properly."

In the back seat of the sedan, Rosberg looks even slimmer than his 67 kilograms would suggest. It's hard to imagine that this frail man can race toward the apex of a curve at 360 kilometers per hour and keep a 700-kilogram race car under control. He would so love to sleep now, he says. In the last few weeks of the season, he has been able to do that less and less, "because of the pressure." The lack of sleep has turned the whites of his eyes red. His skin is pale, and sometimes his voice fails him. But if there's one thing he's learned in his career, "it's to persevere."

Rosberg's path to racing was preordained. Father Keke became Formula One World Champion in 1982, three years before Nico was born. When the son was a year old, the father quit. "Isn't it funny, my daughter is one now, too," Rosberg says. At the age of six, he drove his first go-kart race. The father kept the time. Rosberg began looking at the world through the slit of a helmet. He had doubts about whether he would really make it to the top, he says. But the question of an alternative never arose.

When he gives TV interviews, he talks slowly, in platitudes. Now he speaks quickly, without fear, pointedly. "For years it was written: 'Nico is too soft! He's too tough! Now I can just answer freely: I'm just right." Or: "Sure, I could still drive on, try to defend the title. But why? It doesn't get any more beautiful than this." The limo steers past Notting Hill Gate. He continues to talk. "If you're part of this racing business, you belong to Formula One and your team," he says. There's little room for self-determination, he says. "But my life belongs to me."

Rosberg has 2,563,762 Facebook friends. Besides his wife, he says he has three friends who really know him with all his fears and longings. Of course, his life up until now has also included his "racing family." He has done everything not to disappoint them, he says. "If it had just been up to me, I would have preferred to take my time until Christmas announcing my retirement," he says, "but I couldn't have done that to the team." He said he wanted to give them planning security.

In competitive sports, family is one thing. You get a lot of support - but rarely without expectations. Rosberg learned what happens when you don't live up to them over the weekend. Niki Lauda, head of the Mercedes team's supervisory board, publicly reprimanded his behavior. Rosberg should have warned the team, he said. Where would they stand now? He added that this was causing a huge amount of uncertainty. Rosberg says: "I don't understand what got into Niki's head. He must have misunderstood something." He says he was one of the first to inform the Mercedes team boss of his resignation. "He understood my decision."

There are probably no two people in Formula One more different than Nico Rosberg and Niki Lauda. Lauda, 67, won three world championship titles between 1971 and 1985. In the process, he crashed and almost burned to death in his race car. He fell into a coma with lung burns and burns - 42 days later he was back in a race car. Lauda's return after his accident made him a hero; his drive was to fight. Rosberg's drive was to fulfill a personal dream. Lauda needed the public's attention, the pressure. Rosberg always tried to minimize pressure. He preferred to hide his face behind the helmet he had worn since he was six years old.

Rosberg looks as if he is collapsing under the weight of the World Cup trophy

"I've never felt such an intense adrenaline rush as I did at the race in Abu Dhabi," says Rosberg. The reason was not just "Mad Max," but his teammate Lewis Hamilton. While in the lead, he went against the team's orders and slowed down so much that he slowed down the entire race. The other drivers were able to catch up to Rosberg. Hamilton wanted to beat Rosberg for the win, hoping to win his third consecutive world championship title. After the race, Rosberg got upset about Hamilton's behavior. Today he says, "He's just a racer like everyone else." It gets quiet in the car. "We had a comparable situation in Monaco this year, but there I let him go first for the sake of the team."

Lewis Hamilton is the Robbie Williams of the sports scene, the perfect entertainer, the tattooed star who flirts with the pit girls and can become an ice-cold strategist at the decisive moment. Athletes are always able to captivate when they put themselves in the limelight. When you can see the effort, the joy, the agony. In Rosberg's case, all of this remained hidden behind his helmet. In Formula 1, he was the man without a face.

Rosberg says he received an e-mail from his engineer two days after winning the title in Abu Dhabi. Subject: "Timetable 2017.” As early as this week, it was supposed to start again: sleep, eat, train. Like being on a hamster wheel.

He gets out of the limousine. The room of the Racing Drivers' Club glows in blue neon light. Gentlemen in black suits sit at the tables. A montage of the 2016 impressions is shown on a screen: Rosberg jumping out of his Mercedes after the victory, Rosberg passing "Mad Max". While he waits for his entrance, he watches the video show through a crack in the door. An attendant presses the World Cup trophy into his hand. The slender Rosberg looks as if he must collapse under the weight. He smiles. Then he disappears into the applause.

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Champions of the Gods, Chapter 1: Defenders of Children

"Kal might not forgive her for coming. For wrangling an invitation to this Bruce Wayne’s most recent event, an environmentalist gala dedicated to the preservation of native American flora. It was a good cause, and one that Wonder Woman, or rather Princess Diana of Themyscira, was proud to support, but that wasn’t why she was here. And Kal might not forgive her for it." Diana of Themyscira, made curious and concerned by the depth of her friend's reaction to this strange city, decides to follow in his footsteps and attend a gala at Wayne Manor, as well as overhear conversations that she shouldn't. Diana is a touch more direct, than Clark, however, and winds up speaking to the inhabitants more directly.

Next in the Wings Over Gotham AU. Should be a couple chapters to this one. I'm having fun.

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How Harry Styles reinvented the playboy

No mud-slinging exes or disgruntled girlfriends here — the heartthrob singer is championing respectful relationships

Sarah Ditum

Sunday April 02 2023

Like every former boybander in search of a solo career, Harry Styles had to create a new identity when One Direction split in 2016. But he didn’t just reinvent himself for the post-1D era. Styles, 29, has also been credited with reinventing manhood for a modern-day audience.

“Harry Styles is rewriting the rules of masculinity on his terms,” raved the women’s magazine Grazia in 2021. The New York Times heralded Styles last year for his “liberated” take on gender. That liberated take, though, hasn’t precluded him from reportedly having lots (and lots) of girlfriends.

According to reports this week, the model and actress Emily Ratajkowski is the latest in a string of famous and gorgeous women with whom Styles has been linked. There was the late Caroline Flack, who was presenting The Xtra Factor, the sister show of The X Factor, when Styles was a contestant in 2010 (she was 32 and he was 17). After that he went out with the comedian Emily Atack for a short time.

Styles’ last public relationship was with the actress and director Olivia Wilde, who he met when he worked on the film Don’t Worry Darling.

He also dated Kendall Jenner. His relationship with Taylor Swift was brief, but creatively fertile: her album 1989 is rumoured to be shaped by their romance. There was a scattering of Victoria’s Secret models in between. Most recently, he was involved with the director Olivia Wilde (who cast him in the film Don’t Worry Darling) in the middle of a messy break-up with the father of her two children, the actor Jason Sudeikis.

There’s something quite retro about Styles’s romantic history, matching the dreamy Seventies influence in his music. His capacity for hooking up with the most impressive beauties of his era recalls the great shaggers of the 20th century — men like Mick Jagger, Warren Beatty and David Bowie, all of whom seemed to have had a cheerful kid-in-a-candy store attitude to sexual possibilities afforded by celebrity.

But serial dating can look tawdry rather than glamorous in the 21st century. Think of the general shudder greeting the actor Leonardo DiCaprio’s endless procession of young girlfriends, none of whom seem to last beyond their 25th birthday.

So how does Styles do it? He has always rejected the playboy label, and his version of maturity is different from the laddish one espoused by previous teen idols turned adult stars. See Robbie Williams, obliterating his Take That pinup status in 1995 by partying with Oasis at Glastonbury. Or Justin Timberlake, making vulgar comments about his ex Britney Spears in 2002 to kill off his nice-guy ’N Sync image.

Styles is known for his flamboyant looks and defying masculine conventions.

No such boorishness for Styles. He is, instead, the gold standard of modern sensitivity. He wore a dress on the cover of Vogue, and a sheer blouse and pearl earring to the Met Gala in New York. In the film My Policeman, he played one half of a tender gay romance, and he’s lent his support to causes including Black Lives Matter and LGBT rights. At one concert, he supported a fan in coming out to her mother, leading the whole audience in a chant of: “Tina, she’s gay.”

This image has helped to make him staggeringly successful: his 2022 album Harry’s House broke streaming records, won best album at the Brits and the Grammys and spawned a 15-night residency at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Coupled with his delicate handsomeness, this may explain the queue of girlfriends.

Like his ex Swift, Styles has pointed out that he doesn’t actually date more than the average person his age — he just attracts more attention when he does. In the case of Ratajkowski, one photograph of the two kissing in the street in Tokyo has been worldwide news for days.

Styles also dated Kendall Jenner. He likes to remain on good terms with his exes.

In response, Styles maintains the gentlemanly habit of rarely discussing his love life. It’s not far off the old music industry wisdom that heartthrobs should avoid relationships to keep themselves notionally available to their fans. But it also protects him. Having been famous since he was 16, Styles has had to learn to draw a line between his public and private selves to survive. And it protects the woman he’s with from jealous fans, who perceive any girlfriend as a rival to be attacked. A corner of his fandom can be “crazy” and “mean”, he has said.

Styles’s respect for his partners is in line with contemporary manners. Timberlake initially gained credibility for trashing Spears but by 2021, at the peak of #FreeBritney outrage, upset fans pushed him into a grovelling apology nearly 20 years on. Chivalry is back in fashion.

Styles also gets points for his apparent fearlessness around women who are impressive on their own terms. While the age gap with Flack raised eyebrows at the time, he’s subsequently been linked to multiple older, accomplished women.

Unlike a lot of famous men, he seems happy to be with an equal — or even, in the case of Swift, her muse. He also keeps things amicable post-break-up and has made friendly appearances with Swift and Jenner.

Beatty is also known for keeping his exes close. “What happens is fame gives you access, so you’re lucky enough to be exposed to these very admirable women,” the actor said in 2016. “Not just physically beautiful, but great people and talented and intelligent people.”

Harry Styles hasn’t reinvented masculinity but maybe he’s rediscovered the trick that separates a great lover from a playboy: he actually seems to like women, as well as wanting to sleep with them.

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10 Stars Who Flew The Flag For Sustainable Fashion In 2021

2021 has seen the fashion industry ramping up its efforts to reduce its impact on the planet. But it’s not just brands that are taking action, with a number of celebrities, too, flying the flag for sustainable fashion this year. Whether by wearing vintage or opting for an eco-minded designer, A-listers have a powerful role to play in influencing our shopping habits, and making conscious fashion the norm.

Bella Hadid

Bella Hadid is well-known for her love of vintage, with her penchant for archival Jean Paul Gaultier, Comme des Garçons and Stella McCartney-era Chloé only continuing to grow this year. She’s also added some more unexpected brands into the mix, including a micro skirt from Noughties favourite Abercrombie & Fitch.

Kendall Jenner

Another JPG obsessive, Kendall Jenner has given us some of our favourite vintage looks of the year, including this printed sheer number by the French brand. The model is also a fan of eco-conscious brand Havre Studio, which restores and refits vintage men’s suits found at flea markets in Mexico City.

Rihanna

From Chanel to Dior by John Galliano, Rihanna’s shown off a series of envy-inducing vintage pieces in 2021. She’s also continued to champion New York-born and London-based designer Conner Ives, who repurposes vintage jerseys and silk scarves as part of his approach.

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie is known for her environmental work, so it’s no surprise that the actor and activist has taken a conscious approach to her wardrobe this year. For a trip to Paris in July, she opted for looks from both Gabriela Hearst and Chloé, the latter of which gained B-Corp status this year. Later on, her children appeared on the red carpet wearing past looks from her wardrobe, including her 2014 Oscars gown.

Emma Watson

Another star known for her environmental activism, Emma Watson has also championed a number of eco-minded brands this year. The actor wore an upcycled Harris Reed dress to the Earthshot Prize ceremony, while opting for an Emilia Wickstead look made using recycled yarn to meet Al Gore. Watson also later chose a full-look by Scandi upcycling brand Rave Review during Cop26, the United Nations climate conference, in November.

Zendaya

Zendaya has delivered some of her best looks to date in 2021, including a series of vintage pieces – ranging from ’90s Versace to Noughties Roberto Cavalli. With the British Vogue October issue cover star revealing she’s creating an archive with stylist Law Roach, it just goes to show how a slice of fashion history can make a real statement on the red carpet.

Timothée ChalametIt’s no secret that Timothée Chalamet sets the internet alight with every look he steps out in – which is why it’s great news that he’s been championing sustainably-focused brands. They include Stella McCartney, a favourite of his, as well as pieces from Prada’s Re-Nylon range – made from discarded fishing nets and other plastic waste.

Lorde

Lorde showed her commitment to sustainable fashion by wearing not one but two eco-minded looks on the night of the Met Gala. First came the embellished separates by Emily Bode, which celebrated craft and featured charms, beads and pennies dating back to the 1890s. Then, there was the after-party dress by Collina Strada (a brand that she also chose for her “Solar Power” video).

Jaime XieBling Empire star Jaime Xie made a point of wearing vintage during fashion month, including an instantly-recognisable sculpted dress from Balenciaga spring/summer 2008, a printed dress from Versace’s menswear spring/summer 2005 collection, and a Dior spring/summer 2004 silk dress, from when the house was under the helm of John Galliano.

The Duchess Of Cambridge

Arguably the most famous repeat-wearer out there, the Duchess of Cambridge chose to rewear two Jenny Packham gowns (including one that was a decade old) for her appearances at the Earthshot Award ceremony and Royal Variety Show this year. Away from the red carpet, Kate also championed sustainability, opting for a recycled vest from Ganni during Cop26, and a top-handle bag from British brand Tusting earlier on in the year.

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https://www.tumblr.com/wellthatwasaletdown/713601858580742144/how-harry-styles-reinvented-the-playboy

I couldn't read the whole article because it's not free. But I find it funny how the title says "reinvented the playboy" while the sub headlines says he's "championing respectful relationships". Like you can't call someone a fuckboy and says he's a champion at RESPECTFUL relationships the very next thing. The oxymoron used is weak af

Here you go.

From here:

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/how-harry-styles-reinvented-the-playboy-9h36p6pd2

The Sunday Times

How Harry Styles reinvented the playboy

No mud-slinging exes or disgruntled girlfriends here — the heartthrob singer is championing respectful relationships

Styles’ last public relationship was with the actress and director Olivia Wilde, who he met when he worked on the film Don’t Worry Darling.

Styles is known for his flamboyant looks and defying masculine conventions.

Styles also dated Kendall Jenner. He likes to remain on good terms with his exes.

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How Tennis Convinced New Mom Maria Sharapova to Keep Her Baby on a Schedule

Maria Sharapova didn’t get to be the Wimbledon champion and the number one ranked tennis player in the world without knowing a lot about discipline, focus, and yes, the power of a schedule. So when the former tennis champion, who won Wimbledon in 2004 at age 17, welcomed her son Theo in 2022 with her fiancé Alexander Gilkes, she understood how helpful it can be to stick to a routine. “I think in some ways there were so many elements of my sport that I could I apply into motherhood,” she tells PEOPLE. “Just the discipline of the schedules and routines and seeing the benefit of that through their behavior and through their eyes has also been really helpful. When I was playing, knowing where I was going to be and when I was going to nap and when I was going to eat helped me so much with my energy.” Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Maria Sharapova and son Theo. Maria Sharapova/Instagram Of course, at this point she knows that when it comes to children, you can do your best to stick to a routine, but you also have to be ready to go with the flow. “We try our best!” she says, noting that the couple travels a lot and have found routines helpful, but sometimes it just doesn’t happen. “He’s constantly evolving into new phases, so I feel like just when you’ve settled into a certain routine, it can go out the window,” she says. “So you’re constantly adjusting to new circumstances, new developmental stages. You just have to acknowledge it changes all the time.” It turns out, her skills on the court have also been helpful in that arena. “I think as an athlete, being able to pivot was key,” she says. Sharapova, who had been playing competitive tennis since she was four and is now a highly successful entrepreneur and brand ambassador, decided to retire from the sport in 2020, after dealing with constant shoulder pain. Maria Sharapova and Alexander Gilkes attend the 2021 Met Gala. Taylor Hill/WireImage The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! But she was also ready to explore parenthood. “I don’t know if any woman ever knows when it’s time to step into a new phase or motherhood, but I feel like I made the choice at the right time,” she says. “I feel like I have a healthy distance from tennis. I was ready for a new chapter in life.” As for if there is any chance she’ll be at Wimbledon this summer? It’s possible! “We spend more time in California since having our son, but also my fiancé’s British,” she says. “So we spend summers in Europe.” Although she won’t say who she’s rooting for, Sharapova shared that she was excited to watch Coco Gauff win the US Open in 2023. “I watched Coco win, which was spectacular. I saw her first game and then I went back home and then was like, ‘OK I’ve got to go to the Open because she’s now gone all the way to the final.’ I think it was a long time coming, so it felt like, yeah, I really wanted to witness that moment for her.” Source link via The Novum Times

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Join us for the "Back to America" Fundraiser Gala on Feb 2nd!

🎟️Tickets: https://sharletabassett.com/Sharleta_Bassett/fundraiser-sharleta-bassett-for-us-senate-california-2024/

It is an evening dedicated to reviving the true spirit of America with Sharleta Bassett's campaign, "Free Our Nation". It's more than a fundraiser – it's a commitment to our American values! 🎤 Our main speaker, the inspiring Tina Peters, a champion of the conservative cause. 📹 Special virtual appearance by Donné Clement! 🎙️ Stand with us alongside: Legal maven Tom Renz Progressive thinker Kelly John Walker #DadArmy Hosted by the passionate Pastor Dave & Cheryl Bryan

As senator she will: 🛡️Protect our children 🎖️Honor our veterans 🔒Secure our borders 🇺🇸Uphold the 2nd Amendment 🤝Support President Trump’s vision 📜And she is a strong constitutionalist.

#SharletaBassett #SharletaBassettUSSenate #FreeOurNation #churchofgladtidings #Senate #USSenate #california

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Carmen Dell'Orefice

At 85, the renowned muse Carmen Dell'Orefice is the oldest working model in the world. For 70 years she has graced catwalks and magazine covers, and inspired some of the greatest photographers and artists of the past century, from Norman Parkinson and Richard Avedon to Salvador Dali.

Carmen Dell'Orefice is an inspired choice to be guest of honour at London College of Fashion's fourth Fashion Matters Gala. An event that has been established by the esteemed institution to encourage and enable aspiring fashion students on a long and prosperous career in the industry.

"What I say to the young people who have found a little creative fire in them already is that they're not just designing a garment, it's design in a broader fashion. It's about making people love themselves," said Dell'Orefice. "I say to young artists that they are the luckiest people in the world to have their passion. When you find a society, like the LCF which is such a supportive society, they are just so lucky to have arrived in the right environment."

Kristen Mcmenamy

57-year-old model Kristen Mcmenamy offered up a particularly show-stopping moment as she closed the show in a floor-length pink gown featuring a long train that billowed in the wind as she walked.

Daphne Selfe

Daphne Selfe is the world’s oldest supermodel. She was discovered when she was just 21 years old in 1949, when she won a local modelling competition and was signed to an agency in London. Daphne took a break from modelling to raise her 3 children with her husband in Hertfordshire, but was rediscovered by the agency Models 1 at age 70 after her husband passed away.

She has an extensive modelling experience, including working with fashion powerhouses such as Gucci and Prada. Daphne has written and published a book telling the tales of her modelling adventures and has founded her own foundation - The Daphne Selfe Foundation - which collaborates with different charities and humanitarian organisations.

Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell became a household name in the 90s as one of the biggest supermodels of the decade. While her primary focus nowadays is on philanthropic endeavours and working as a contributing editor of British Vogue, Naomi shows that model over 40 are still a force to be reckoned with in the modelling world. She appeared on the runway at the Versace Spring 2018 show in a stunning, slinky gold dress, proving that true beauty never ages.

Harvard Referencing:

CURTIN,L. (2016) In Conversation With Carmen Dell'Orefice. [Online] Available from: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/fashion-news/news/a38602/the-legendary-model-reflects-on-her-career-in-an-exclusive-interview-with-harpers-bazaar/ [Accessed: 5th September 2023]

CONLON,S. (2016) LCF Enlists Carmen Dell'Orefice. [Online] Available from: https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/london-college-of-fashion-fashion-matters-campaign-carmen-dell-orefice [Accessed: 6th September 2023]

Fig 1. GETTY. (N/A) Carmen Dell'Orefice Getty. [Photograph] Available from: https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/london-college-of-fashion-fashion-matters-campaign-carmen-dell-orefice [Accessed: 6th September 2023]

ANASTASIOU, Z. (2021) Valentino champions age diversity on a fuchsia-hued catwalk at Paris Fashion Week. [Online] Available from: https://www.stylist.co.uk/fashion/valentino-catwalk-age-diversity/631193 [Accessed: 17th September 2023]

Fig 2. GETTY. (N/A) This 90's Supermodel's Feed Reminds Us Why We Fell In Love With Instagram In The First Place. [Photograph] Available from: https://graziamagazine.com/articles/90s-supermodel-kristen-mcmenamy-joins-instagram/ [Accessed: 18th September 2023]

COURTNEY, M. (N/A) Top 10 Models Over 40 Years Old. [Online] Available from: https://thephotostudio.com.au/all/modelling/female-modelling/top-10-models-over-40/ [Accessed: 17th September 2023]

Fig 3. TOSCANO, P/PA WIRE. (N/A) Daphne Selfe was photographed for the leading fashion and style magazine Vogue at the age of 70. [Photograph] Available from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-46702287 [Accessed: 18th September 2023]

Fig 4. DEVANEY, J-GC IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES. (2021) Supermodel Naomi Campbell walking along 46th Street during the Michael Kors fashion show in Times Square, New York City, April 8, 2021. [Photograph] Available from: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Naomi-Campbell [Accessed: 18th September 2023]

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The Macho Man" Randy Savage and two-time SuperBowl champion Carl Banks posing together at the Children's Leukemia Foundation Gala on March 15, 1993, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

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the Masked Instructor Presents-20 Moves Which Guarantee Success---#2

SUCCESS LEAVES CLUES...

I don’t know how many years ago I heard this, but it is so very true. All one has to do is sincerely search for them. There are no secrets. You have to do the work. Years ago, I watched a man of TV extol the virtues of his program for acquiring real estate. He was so convincing that I ordered the manuscript before the charlatan finished the presentation, I panicked when the materials did not arrive at my doorstep the next day. Finally, the package arrived. WTF !!! Who is going to read all this shit. That package was a tome of at least 500 pages. Fcuke! I might as well go to Med School. The promise here is more realistic. Read and Do.. Easy does it. Simple and painless.

Let The Moves begin again...

13. REFLECT: What you see is who you are. Thus, you must maintain a firm, fixed and tight vision of what it is you want fully present in your mind. If you see it, you can do it

14. FEARLESS: The only thing you have to fear is fear itself. Many dreams are abandoned, terminated because people who have no idea of your exceptional greatness try to convince you that your chosen adventure is worthless, without merit. Everything you undertake is enriching. There is nothing to lose when you gamble on you. You win or you learn. Now what is wrong with that?

15. DEDICATE: Devote time each day to self - hype, self-enrichment and encouragement. Set a specific time for your self praise. Do it religiously, consistently, passionately and conscientiously. Chat up yourself like the winner you know you are.

16. CRAFT...Know your goal and the business of your goal better than anything else in your life. I feel the word ‘VORACIOUS lurking about. That mastery will give you the confidence to proceed in spite of the difficulties, roadblocks or hardships. you will encounter. This is the work that molds and forms you. From this you become a master.

17. VISUALIZE: See daily the winning accomplished. Whatever you expect to happen...Whatever changes you expect to witness...Rehearse them now. You can’t lose with the stuff you use. Husband is there. The children are wildly happy with your success. All of the people who are the beneficiaries of your success are pressing the flesh with you. Your ‘THANK YOU’ speech has gone smashingly well. Attendees to your gala are still wiping tears from their eyes. After, the dinner and accolades, you announce that you are ready for the next adventure. Laughter fills the room. However, there is a hush when all in attendance realize the sincerity of your remarks. See it all. Now make it happen.

18. BEGIN.., Start today

19. Heroes: Get more heroes. Form an army of heroes to protect you from the doubters, haters, deadbeats, turkeys, drifters, loafers, idiots, imbeciles, clowns, dunces and losers who claim to know more about your life than YOU. Enlist your battalions of champions to crush the opposition and WIN.

20. TARDY: Be the first to arrive for the task. However, be tardy in leaving. Lateness has its value when dedicated to the goals for success. Stay until the job is done and longer. Create an image with you as the finisher. Time is not a problem. Tardiness is your character.

21. REPETITION: Study, work, labor, jobs, projects, endeavors are good for the soul. But, practice makes improvements. Just keep working and it all will fall into place.

22. CONTRIBUTE: Make lofty goals, goods, services, measures so grand that they will contribute to society. Nothing is more rewarding than an end result that both you and the world in which you live benefit from your extraordinary efforts

23+ BEGIN: Start today. In fact, what about right now ?

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Higashioka, Showalter, Nimmo, Sörenstam to be honored at 43rd Annual Thurman Munson Awards Dinner Feb. 7

The 43rd annual Thurman Munson Awards Dinner will benefit AHRC New York City Foundation on Tuesday night, February 7th at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers (23rd Street at West Side Highway) in New York City, and the honorees have been announced today: New York Yankees catcher and ’21 Roberto Clemente Award nominee Kyle Higashioka; New York Mets centerfielder Brandon Nimmo; New York Mets manager and four-time Manager of the Year Buck Showalter; and LPGA champion & World Golf Hall of Famer Annika Sörenstam will all receive Thurman Munson Awards in the “Class of 2023.”

The “Thurmans” are presented to individuals for on-field excellence, community outreach, and betterment of their sport. The AHRC NYC benefit has helped to keep the memory of the legendary Yankees catcher and captain Thurman Munson alive since his untimely passing 43 years ago, while raising more than $19 million for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead richer, more productive lives.

Thurman's widow Diana Munson is an honorary chair who has supported AHRC NYC and its fund-raising efforts through the Thurman Munson Awards for four decades, and will be in attendance.

For media inquiries contact John Cirillo/Cirillo World by email at [email protected] or text 914-260-7436.

For tickets call 212-249-6188 or email [email protected]. Tickets may be purchased online at www.ahrcnycfoundation.org/munson2023

The co-Masters of Ceremonies will be FOX 5 lead sports anchor and Sports Extra host Tina Cervasio and Michael Kay, the Voice of the Yankees on YES Network and host of the Michael Kay Show on ESPN NY Radio.

Special guests for the evening will include previous Thurman Award honorees: Radio Hall of Famer and WFAN Yankees analyst Suzyn Waldman (previous Media Hero recipient), Football Giants Super Bowl champions Harry Carson, Chris Canty and Karl Nelson; as well as Thurman's teammate and two-time Yankees World Series Champion Roy White, Giants Super Bowl champ Howard Cross, YES Network personality Nancy Newman, former women’s featherweight boxing champion Heather Hardy, popular New York Radio/TV personality Sweeny Murti, WFAN Radio golf and tennis reporter Ann Liguori, and former Mets pitcher Nelson Figueroa with others to be announced.

The list of previous Thurman Munson Award recipients reads like a “Who’s Who” of sports stars for the ages including: Muhammad Ali, Arthur Ashe, Yogi Berra, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada, Joe Torre, Bernie Williams, Tom Seaver, Mike Piazza, Gary Carter, David Wright, Willis Reed, Patrick Ewing, Julius Erving, Jim Brown, Harry Carson, Aly Raisman, Nancy Lieberman, Theresa Weatherspoon, and Mark Messier, just to name a few.

Kyle Higashioka was a seventh-round selection by the Yankees in the 2008 MLB Draft. After battling a series of injuries early in his minor league career, Kyle made his major league debut for the Yankees in 2018 when Gary Sánchez was sidelined. After starting his major league career 0-for-22, the longest hitless streak to start a Yankee career of any position player ever, he had his first major league hit, a home run, on July 1 against the Boston Red Sox. His next two hits, on July 3 and July 4 against the Atlanta Braves, were also circuit blasts, making him the ninth MLB player since 1920 to have three home runs as his first three hits. On September 16, 2020, Higashioka hit three home runs in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays to became the 24th Yankee to hit three HR in a game. On May 19, 2021, Higashioka caught Corey Kluber's no-hitter against the Texas Rangers, the first Yankees to catch a no-hitter since Joe Girardi caught David Cone's perfect game in 1999.

Higashioka was the Yankees 2021 nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award which embodies representing the game of baseball through extraordinary character and community involvement, both on and off the field. In 2006, MLB opened its first Urban Youth Academy in Compton, CA. Among the athletes who attended the inaugural camp was Higashioka. He grew up roughly 25 miles away in Huntington Beach, looking for any and every opportunity to achieve his goal of playing professional baseball. He never forgot the impact the MLB Youth Academy had on him and the trajectory of his career. He spent numerous offseasons volunteering his time to support the social reach of the program. The academy focuses on Inner City youth, and assists after-school programs, preparing kids for any type of life, whether it's professional baseball or getting in the workforce. Kyle has embraced the causes of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, which ensures complete post-secondary educational support and additional educational opportunities for eligible surviving children of fallen Special Operations Personnel and children of all Medal of Honor Recipients; and provides immediate financial assistance to severely wounded, ill, and injured Special Operations Personnel.

Four-time Manager of the Year Buck Showalter, in his first season at the helm of the Mets last season, led the team to a 101-win campaign en route to the best skipper trophy. During a 30-year managerial career, Showalter has amassed 1,652 victories managing the Yankees, Diamondbacks, Rangers, Orioles, and Mets. Like Thurman, Showalter was drafted by the Bronx Bombers, and is a member of the Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame. (Thurman led the Chatham A's to their first league title with a .420 batting average, while Showalter, playing for the Hyannis Mets, won the league batting title with a .434 average). Showalter was an All-American and set the Mississippi State record for batting average in a season by hitting .459 during the 1977 season.

Showalter participated in the Amazin’ Mets Foundation’s second annual Homeruns & Highballs fundraiser last July, the team’s largest fundraising event of the season. AMF is committed to providing needed services and opportunities to children, families and underserved groups in neighborhoods and communities to inspire change and make a lasting impact on and off the field. On the 21st anniversary of 9/11, Showalter and the team paid tribute to the first responders during the game against the Marlins. While managing Baltimore, Buck supported the LUNGevity Foundation, a charity inspired by the Orioles late public relations director Monica Pence Barlow.

The homegrown smiling, starting centerfielder Brandon Nimmo was a first round pick by New York in the 2011 MLB draft, and made his big league debut for the Mets in 2016. The seven-year veteran enjoyed his finest season last year, recording 159 hits, 30 doubles, and 64 RBI with 580 at bats in 151 games, all career highs. His 16 home runs fell one short of equaling his lifetime best of 17 circuit blasts. During the off season, the Cheyanne, Wyoming native signed a nine-year contract with the Mets. Nimmo played for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic in 2017.

During the off season, Nimmo dressed as an elf at the Mets annual holiday party. Last season, Nimmo held a special sandlot baseball game for local Little Leaguers at Flushing’s Hinton Park on July 8 with two dozen Little Leaguers taking part. Following a pre-game pep talk, Nimmo spent much of the game pitching to the kids, playing the outfield, and giving players fist bumps when they made a good play. Nimmo has also taken part in the fundraiser Call of Duty: Warzone Charity Royale to support veterans with teammate Pete Alonso. Nimmo was named the Mets recipient of the 2022 Heart and Hustle Award, awarded to players who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embodies the values, spirit and traditions of the game, by the MLB Players Alumni Association.

Annika Sörenstam is the most celebrated and winningest female professional golfer in history as a three-time Women’s U.S. Open champion, three-time PGA champion and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. In 2003, she achieved a career Grand Slam, winning at least once in her career each of the four tournaments recognized as major championships. She tops the LPGA’s all-time money list with earnings in excess of $22 million. In all, the native of Sweden has captured 72 official LPGA tournaments and has been named Player of the Year a record eight times.

Annika created the ANNIKA Foundation (www.annikafoundation.org) to provide opportunities in women’s golf at the junior, collegiate and professional levels while teaching young people the importance of living a healthy, active lifestyle through fitness and nutrition. It annually conducts six major golf events for aspiring junior girls throughout the world. And with the support of the Haskins Commission, the Foundation created the ANNIKA Award presented by Stifel, which is given annually to the best collegiate female golfer. Since 2014, the Foundation has also annually hosted the ANNIKA Intercollegiate presented by 3M, a college tournament featuring 12 top Division I schools. Each year, the Foundation also conducts several “Share My Passion” grass roots clinics designed to introduce kids to the game.

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