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'STRANGER THINGS' STAR DACRE MONTGOMERY EXPLAINS WHY HE WALKED AWAY FROM HOLLYWOOD AT PEAK OF FAME

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Dacre Montgomery, best known for playing the troubled Billy Hargrove in Stranger Things, has revealed why he chose to step away from Hollywood just as his career was taking off.

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LEONARDO DICAPRIO SAYS HE STILL FEELS ‘IN HIS 30s’ EMOTIONALLY WHILE REFLECTING ON TURNING 50

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Leonardo DiCaprio says he feels much younger than his actual age. In an interview with director Paul Thomas Anderson for Esquire's Mavericks of Hollywood issue, Anderson asked him to answer quickly: "If you didn't know how old you are, how old are you right now?" DiCaprio responded, "Thirty-two." He later reflected on his recent milestone birthday, saying that while he turned 50, he feels more like he is "emotionally 35."

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JENNA ORTEGA INSPIRES GLOBAL "TIRED GIRL" BEAUTY TREND

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Jenna Ortega's recent appearance on the red carpet, with her pale skin, subtly purple-tinted lips, and naturally shadowed under-eyes, has become the defining image of a rising Gen Z beauty trend: the "Tired Girl" look. In a cultural reversal, this style embraces the very features makeup once sought to conceal. Dark circles, muted lips, and an intentionally unpolished finish challenge long-standing ideals that fatigue equates to unattractiveness.

This aesthetic has roots in fictional and celebrity icons, from Ortega's Wednesday Addams to Angelina Jolie in "Girl Interrupted" and Natalie Portman in "Leon." Today, it's driven by TikTok tutorials, where influencers such as Lara Violetta and Emma Chamberlain show how to achieve the appearance of sleeplessness, sometimes dubbing it "moldy makeup." The style's appeal lies partly in its rebellious imperfection, signaling authenticity in an online world saturated with curated perfection.

Unlike goth, which employs heavier eyeliner and stark contrast, or South Korea's aegyo-sal, which focuses on youthful puffiness beneath the eyes, Tired Girl's charm is its casual execution. It aligns most closely with the disheveled energy of 1990s grunge, yet it lacks that subculture's deep anti-establishment roots. Instead, it belongs to the fleeting "core" trend cycle—akin to cottagecore or Barbiecore—where aesthetics are quickly commodified and replaced.

Makeup professionals behind Ortega's on-screen look reveal that minimal products were used to keep her natural features visible, deliberately avoiding heavy concealer to emphasize her under-eyes. For her character, beauty was never the priority; solving mysteries and embodying independence mattered more. In this way, the trend subverts the "clean girl" ideal popularized by celebrities like Bella Hadid, which celebrates flawless, fresh-faced presentation.

While Tired Girl makeup may fade as trends shift, its brief dominance underscores how beauty can act as a cultural mirror, revealing the values, challenges, and rebellious streaks of those who embrace it.

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FORMER CRYPTO BOSS PLEADS GUILTY TO FRAUD CHARGES

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Do Kwon, the former tech executive accused of triggering a $40 billion cryptocurrency crisis, has pleaded guilty in a US district court to two counts of fraud. The South Korean, who headed Singapore-based Terraform Labs, operated TerraUSD and Luna, two cryptocurrencies that collapsed in 2022, sparking a wider market sell-off. US authorities have accused him of "orchestrating a multi-billion dollar crypto asset securities fraud."

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CHRISSY METZ CONFIRMS NEW RELATIONSHIP NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER BREAKUP

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Chrissy Metz has revealed that she is in a new relationship, nearly two years after ending her three-year romance with Bradley Collins.

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VANITY FAIR TO REFOCUS ON HOLLYWOOD, ENTERTAINMENT, AND STYLE UNDER NEW EDITORIAL DIRECTION

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Vanity Fair is undergoing a major editorial shift under its new global editorial director, Mark Guiducci, who assumed the role on June 30, 2025. In a memo to staff on Tuesday, Guiducci outlined a strategy aimed at re-centering the Condé Nast publication’s coverage on its core strengths: Hollywood, the arts, money, politics, and style.

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JOJO SIWA AND CHRIS HUGHES SHARE PDA MOMENTS ABOARD ROYAL CARIBEAN CRUISE

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JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes are continuing to show off their romance while enjoying a luxurious getaway. The Love Island alum, 32, has been sharing snapshots from his vacation with the former Dance Moms star, 22, as they spent time aboard Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship, Star of the Seas, during an early preview sailing.

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JOE JONAS HINTS AT POSSIBLE 'CAMP ROCK 3'

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Joe Jonas appeared to accidentally reveal that a new Camp Rock movie might be on the way. During the August 12 episode of Hot Ones Versus with his brothers Nick and Kevin, the 35-year-old was asked to share the most recent note saved on his phone. Glancing at the screen, he read aloud, "Read Camp Rock 3," leaving his siblings visibly surprised.

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