Business

John Lewis says recovery on track as losses narrow

Retail giant John Lewis has said its plans to revive the business are working after its losses over the first half of the year nearly halved.The partnership - which includes the John Lewis department stores as well as Waitrose supermarkets - reported a loss of £30m, down from a £59m deficit last year.It said annual profits should be significantly higher than last year, although it warned that the outlook for
Entertainment

Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala, Justin Timberlake, Tyreek Hill

Taylor Swift is voting for Kamala Harris, Justin Timberlake is cutting a deal and Tyreek Hill is regretting his actions during his police interaction ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes. TMZ Live Play video content TMZ.com First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles break down the ripple effects of Taylor endorsing Vice President Harris after her debate with Donald Trump. TMZ on TV Play video content
Fashion

Halsey Versace Vintage Dress VMAs 2024 Red Carpet

Halsey is back, baby. The “Ego” singer showed up to the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 11 wearing a very special piece of fashion history. During her red-carpet interview, she revealed that she’s wearing an archival Versace dress designed by Gianni Versace specifically for Elizabeth Hurley in 1996, making Halsey the second person to ever wear it.The red leopard maxi dress has that classic jungle Versace feel, with a
Beauty

Sabrina Carpenter’s VMAs Is a Homage to Madonna’s 1991 Homage to Marilyn Monroe

Sabrina Carpenter arrived at the 2024 MTV Video Music Video Awards ready to take her place amongst the pantheon of iconic blondes. Tonight, the hitmaker scored major archival points by stepping out on the black carpet in a vintage Bob Mackie design previously worn by Madonna in the early 1990s that itself was an homage to Marilyn Monroe. Carpenter, who is scheduled to perform later tonight, slipped into a historic
Entertainment

Flavor Flav Gives Jordan Chiles Bronze Clock at VMAs After Olympics

Flavor Flav surprised Olympian Jordan Chiles with a touching gesture at the 2024 MTV Music Video Awards. While onstage with Chiles to present the award for best collaboration, which went to Taylor Swift and Post Malone for “Fortnight,” the rapper addressed the controversial decision that caused the gymnast to have her bronze medal revoked. “I just want to turn this into a little Olympic moment for a second, if you
Politics

‘I won’t miss the social media abuse’

BBCTom Pursglove was the MP for Corby from 2015 to July this this yearA former Conservative MP and government minister who lost his seat in the July general election said he did not miss the social media abuse he received.Tom Pursglove, who had represented Corby, in Northamptonshire, since 2015, was beaten by Labour's Lee Barron.Two months on, he told the BBC he was still looking for a new job.He added
US & World

Obituary: Alberto Fujimori

[ad_1] ReutersAlberto Fujimori was sentenced for human rights abusesThe controversial former Peruvian president, Alberto Fujimori has died aged 86.To his supporters, Fujimori was the president who saved Peru from the twin evils of terrorism and economic collapse.To his opponents, he was an authoritarian strongman who rode roughshod over the country's democratic institutions to preserve his hold on power.In 2009, he was sentenced to 25 years in jail for human rights