Emily Ratajkowski made a striking appearance at the 2026 Albies in London on October 9, wearing a sheer black Gucci gown. Its shimmering finish and floral detailing brought texture to the revealing silhouette, while her understated hair and makeup kept the focus on the dress. The look continued a year of sheer, underwear-baring styles for the model.
Emily Ratajkowski poses braless in a fully sheer Gucci dress, giving a peek at a cheeky thong for The Albies 2026
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At The Albies 2026, Emily Ratajkowski wore a black Gucci dress. The floor-length gown featured long sleeves and a shimmering pattern. The sheer fabric showed glimpses of her skin, while the high neckline and fitted design gave the daring dress a sleek look.
The gown featured dark, shiny details that stood out under the lights at London’s Natural History Museum. Floral patterns covered parts of the bust, while Emily went braless under the sheer fabric. Her black thong also showed through the dress, adding to the daring look.
Emily kept the rest of her styling relatively understated, allowing the Gucci creation to remain the focal point. She wore her long brunette hair loose with a precise middle part and opted for smoky eye makeup paired with a nude lip. The dress extended to the floor, finishing with a subtle train that followed her across the red carpet.
Ratajkowski has embraced sheer fashion in previous appearances this year. In May, she wore a plunging, see-through Gimaguas micro minidress with a daring neckline. She has also stepped out in sheer skirts and exposed underwear. Her latest Gucci look continues her love for bold, revealing styles.
The 2026 Albies took place at London’s Natural History Museum on October 9 and marked the fifth year of the awards hosted by the Clooney Foundation for Justice. The ceremony honors individuals and groups who work to advance justice, often at considerable personal risk. Ratajkowski’s appearance added a high-profile fashion moment to an evening designed to spotlight those advocates.
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Amal Clooney delivered another unforgettable red-carpet moment at the 2026 Albie Awards, proving dazzling accessories can rival even the most glamorous gown. The 48-year-old human rights lawyer stepped out in London alongside her husband, George Clooney. She carried a sparkling Gucci evening bag that perfectly complemented her shimmering gold ensemble.
Amal Clooney adds dazzling Gucci bag to her equally blinding body-hugging sequin dress at The Albies 2026
Amal Clooney at The Albie Awards, the fundraiser she and George Clooney host, in London on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/Gm5AUi05u0
As co-host of the annual fundraiser, Amal Clooney embraced old Hollywood glamour in a custom Gucci gown covered in glistening gold sequins. The off-the-shoulder design featured a sweetheart neckline and a body-hugging column silhouette that accentuated her figure. It then flowed into a dramatic cascading fringe from the hips to the floor. While the gown shimmered from every angle, her crystal-covered Gucci clutch stole plenty of attention on its own.
The compact Gucci Fall/Winter 2026 kiss-lock evening bag sparkled with crystal embellishments that echoed the brilliance of her sequined dress. The glittering accessory added another layer of luxury to the already radiant look while remaining perfectly sized for the evening gala.
Amal elevated the ensemble further with a pair of vintage Cartier yellow gold and diamond chandelier earrings. The circa-1960 statement pieces featured dozens of brilliant-cut diamonds arranged in tiered openwork drops, lending timeless elegance to the contemporary Gucci look.
She completed the outfit with metallic gold Paris Texas slingback pumps. The pointed-toe heels featured a sleek metallic finish and delicate slingback straps. Slender stiletto heels seamlessly extended the monochromatic gold palette from head to toe.
Her brunette hair was styled in soft, glossy waves with a deep side part that enhanced the gown’s vintage-inspired aesthetic. Warm bronze makeup, softly defined eyes, rosy blush, and nude-brown matte lips completed the polished beauty look.
George Clooney matched the sophistication of the evening in a classic black Gucci suit, allowing Amal’s shimmering ensemble to remain the focal point. Together, the couple once again embodied effortless elegance while hosting the fifth annual Albie Awards. The star-studded event celebrated individuals who have dedicated their lives to advancing justice and defending human rights around the world.
Meghan Markle is reportedly facing fresh tensions with her US team after a promotional image for her As Ever brand drew criticism over its cooking setup. The reported fallout comes as the Duchess of Sussex seeks to hire senior British staff. However, an insider claims her history of staff turnover could make it harder for her to attract experienced candidates.
Meghan Markle ‘explodes’ at US staff for cooking image blunder amid hiring struggles
According to sources cited by Naughty But Nice, Meghan Markle has grown frustrated with her US team after critics questioned an As Ever promotional cooking photo. The image appeared to show a gas stove that was switched off, leading critics to question the cooking setup. However, the photo alone does not confirm whether Meghan was actually cooking or whether she used the stove at another time.
An insider claimed Meghan expected her team to catch potential problems before the image reached the public. “She exploded,” the source said. “It was, ‘How did nobody catch this?’ Meghan expects her team to protect her from exactly this kind of ridicule.” However, her reaction may be making it harder for her to hire new staff. “She blames the American team when things go wrong, while prospective British employees are watching,” the source explains. “Nobody wants to become the next person blamed — or the next departure that makes headlines.”
Meghan is reportedly looking to strengthen her team in the UK, including by hiring an executive assistant. However, the insider claims that attracting experienced British candidates has become difficult because of the attention surrounding staff departures over the years. The source argued that a prestigious title and the opportunity to work closely with Meghan may not be enough to convince top candidates to accept a role.
“Meghan can offer a glamorous title, but the best people aren’t biting,” the insider told Naughty But Nice. “Her reputation gets there before the job offer does.” The source added that prospective employees may wonder whether they would have a different experience from previous staff members. “People see the turnover and think, ‘Why would it be different for me?’” the insider claimed.
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A much-anticipated homecoming for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is proving busier than either of them expected. The couple returned to the UK with their children, with plans for time together. Instead, work has taken over almost every hour, and now, one source says that the couple’s calendars have left little space for romance.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s packed schedule leaves no room for date nights, per source
Harry, 42, and Meghan, 45, are handling their new life in the UK in different ways. The Duchess of Sussex is spending time on the children and her lifestyle brand, As Ever. Meanwhile, Harry is busy balancing charity appearances, travel and business opportunities.
According to an insider speaking to Closer, the couple’s packed schedules are making it difficult to spend time together. The source said the “hardest part is how much time they’re having to spend apart,” adding that they are “hardly seeing each other.”
This is far from what the Sussexes had originally hoped. According to the source, “They had all these romantic plans for what they wanted to do in England and so far it’s been nothing but work.” However, with their busy schedules, there is “hardly enough time in their calendars for a full night’s sleep, let alone date nights.”
Reportedly, Harry and Meghan “both say they’ve accepted this is the way things need to be for now.” Nevertheless, this does not mean that “it’s easy to be living such separate lives,” says the insider. The arrangement is also “bound to take a toll” on them.
Even so, Closer’s source insists there are no signs of trouble in the marriage. The busy arrangement is the price the Sussexes are paying for trying to establish themselves in the UK again. Harry, for his part, has sounded upbeat. He recently said, “It’s great to be back on British soil.” The insider believes that Harry feels responsible for the family’s finances and is therefore “determined to live up to his side of things.”
Protesters disrupted Donald Trump’s Texas rally at least six times on Wednesday, forcing the president to pause mid-speech and step away from the microphone as police removed demonstrators from the San Antonio arena. Additionally, a Trump supporter physically assaulted another protester as he tried to leave.
Donald Trump faced repeated interruptions while campaigning for Ken Paxton in San Antonio
One man approached the stage before officers escorted him out. “He’s going back home to mom,” Trump said. “But what he doesn’t know is his mom voted for Trump.” Supporters in cowboy hats chanted “USA” to drown out the interruptions, while the president told demonstrators to “get the hell out of here” and claimed without evidence they were “paid by enemies of our nation.”
Trump to a protester:
He’s going back to mom right now. He doesn’t know that his mom voted for Trump. pic.twitter.com/3Lc7oZQNwH
Donald Trump visited Texas for the third time in under a month to boost Ken Paxton, the Republican Senate candidate he endorsed over incumbent John Cornyn. Paxton thanked him from the stage: “Mr President, I want to thank you for coming for me, for coming for us, and for coming for Texas. We are going to win this race.” Trump called Paxton “perhaps the greatest attorney general in the United States of America” and “a fantastic man.”
Moreover, Democrats have seized on the race. A New York Times/Siena College poll last weekend showed Democrat James Talarico leading Paxton 51% to 45% among likely voters. Texas has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1988. Trump attacked Talarico throughout the rally, repeatedly calling him “Tala-freako” and claiming without evidence that he is vegan and recently disappeared. He also insisted Texas voters would reject “weak, gutless, self-hating, transgender-promoting freak shows.”
However, his approval rating sits at 32%, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Monday, with registered voters preferring Democrats 44% to 37%. The president’s political difficulties in Texas were underscored by the absence of Republican governor Greg Abbott, who attended a hospital dedication about 330 miles away instead.
A legal fight over ABC’s broadcast licenses has exposed how pressure from Donald Trump’s administration affected programming decisions. Disney attorney Beth Wilkinson told a federal judge that ABC changed what The View aired because executives feared FCC scrutiny and retaliation.
Disney’s attorney says the network limited political content amid concerns about FCC scrutiny and retaliation
As per Deadline, Wilkinson made the disclosure Tuesday during arguments in Disney’s First Amendment lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission. She said “The View” dropped political candidate clips from its “Hot Topics” segment this election cycle because the network worried about the FCC’s “equal time rule,” which requires comparable airtime for Democratic and Republican candidates.
The FCC opened an investigation after “The View” hosted Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico in February. In ABC’s view, the program qualifies for the “bona fide news interview program” exemption. Talarico is challenging Trump-backed Republican incumbent Ken Paxton (via Variety).
The concern reached beyond “The View.” Wilkinson said ABC News live-streamed Trump’s July speech after executives decided against airing it on television because they feared the president “would be angry” if the network did not broadcast it. Trump criticized ABC anyway.
Wilkinson summarized the situation with a blunt warning, saying, “We are watching everything we do.” She said opposing Trump can bring “anger in the administration and retaliation from the agency.” Losing ABC station licenses, she argued, would effectively be the “death penalty.”
In April, FCC Chair Brendan Carr ordered an unusual early review of licenses held by Disney’s eight company-owned ABC stations, including outlets in major markets. The FCC had not taken such action in more than five decades.
Disney has gone to court, arguing that the move amounts to retaliation for programming and coverage that Trump dislikes. The commission, however, says the review stems from a separate investigation into Disney’s diversity practices and the company’s response to document requests (via The Daily Beast).
Meanwhile, ABC’s late-night lineup remains part of the larger tug-of-war. Jimmy Kimmel Live! continues to feature Kimmel’s criticism of Trump, even after the president repeatedly demanded that ABC remove him. Network executives have also raised questions about Kimmel’s future, despite the show’s ratings climbing.
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Donald Trump’s Nebraska appearance produced an unexpected detail when his suit jacket opened near the end of his rally. A visible tag prompted questions about the clothing choice, especially after the president used the event to promote an economic message centered on U.S. manufacturing.
Donald Trump appeared in a Jos. A. Bank suit as he promoted bringing manufacturing back to the US
The label identified the navy suit as Jos. A. Bank. Menswear writer Derek Guy noticed the tag in a photograph by Win McNamee and said the brand generally manufactures its suits overseas, including in China and Bangladesh.
Interesting.
Jos. A. Bank suits are all made overseas, typically in countries like China and Bangladesh. They carry an associate label called Joseph Abboud, which is made in the United States.
That created an awkward contrast with Trump’s remarks in Grand Island, where he boasted about bringing manufacturing back to American soil. The wardrobe detail surfaced as he left the event after ending his speech and dancing to the Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.” (via The Daily Beast)
Jos. A. Bank does have an American-made connection through its Joseph Abboud label, but Trump’s visible tag named Jos. Jos. A. Bank is the subsidiary of its parent company Tailored Brands, which owns Men’s Wearhouse and K&G Fashion Superstores.
Guy questioned why the president selected what he described as a cheaper imported option instead of the U.S.-made alternative. “I wonder why Trump chose the cheap import over the US-made suit,” he wrote.
Trump’s suit choice also fits a longer pattern. During his first presidency, he frequently wore Brioni, the Italian luxury brand he favored while hosting The Apprentice, according to The New York Times. The Daily Beast also reported that Trump Store merchandise sold at Trump Tower has carried “Made in China” and “Made in Vietnam” labels.
Trump Mobile has faced another manufacturing contradiction. The service initially promoted a phone as “built in the United States,” but that wording later vanished. Afterwards, it was reported that the device closely replicated a phone introduced by a Taiwanese company two years earlier.
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he has a call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the pneumonic plague. This follows the death of a female staffer at a Russian anti-plague lab. The incident has sparked public health concerns worldwide.
Donald Trump and Putin are expected to discuss the possible pneumonic plague case
Donald Trump told reporters on the White House South Lawn that a call with Putin was “scheduled” and would happen “very soon.” He did not provide a specific date. A day earlier, the president said the United States stood ready to assist Russia, calling pneumonic plague “a rough disease.”
Q: Have you spoken to Putin about the plague in Russia?
“I hate to see them having it,” he said. “Anybody that has that kind of a problem, we’re always willing to help.” The Russian Embassy in Washington has not commented on Trump’s remarks. For those unaware, a Russian health watchdog reported last week that Darya Shipilova, 28, died from a “pneumonia of undetermined” origin at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia and the Far East. Officials found no plague among her contacts, only two COVID cases and one rhinovirus.
The World Health Organization has requested more details from Russia. Russian officials continue investigating but say all contacts tested negative for pneumonic plague. Pneumonic plague is a severe lung infection and the most virulent form of plague.
Bubonic plague affects lymph nodes, while septicaemic plague affects blood. Pneumonic plague can develop from either type. Symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain, and coughing blood. Global plague cases range between 1,000 and 3,000 annually, mostly bubonic, with occurrences in Africa, Russia, India, China, and the US (via BBC).
A State Department official said the US has been in touch with Russia about the incident since Friday. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Russia to share information but cautioned against speculation. “Maybe, you know, there’s nothing there. Maybe it’s bigger than we thought. We don’t know,” Rubio said in Iceland. “But I think it would be reckless at this moment, given the limited information we still have, to speculate about what this might or might not be.”
The CDC confirmed it monitors the “suspected case of pneumonic plague in the Irkutsk region of Russia,” adding there is no indication of a broader US threat.
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King Charles reportedly warned Prince William against repeating what he viewed as his biggest royal-life mistake. The monarch urged his son to avoid putting duty before family, as per biographer Ingrid Seward.
She said Charles warned William not to “make the mistake” he made before his full-time royal career. The advice reportedly shaped William’s years balancing work, marriage, parenting, and future responsibilities as heir. That warning exposed a regret Charles allegedly carried for decades.
King Charles warned Prince William against making a ‘big mistake,’ expert claims
As per The Royal Observer’s report, Ingrid Seward recalled Charles’ advice. Before becoming King, Charles reportedly told Prince William, “You have to do something with your life now.” Meanwhile, Seward said Charles wanted him to prioritize family before accepting permanent royal responsibilities.
He reportedly stressed, “You have to do this before you take on any royal duties.” Charles warned, “You’re going to be doing royal duties for the rest of your life.” Then came his blunt advice: “Don’t make the mistake that I made,” by putting “duty before family.”
For context, William worked as an air ambulance pilot from 2015 until 2017 before becoming a full-time royal. Official royal records confirm he flew operational missions for East Anglian Air Ambulance during those years.
Additionally, that period followed his 2011 marriage to Catherine and the start of their family life. Seward argued the slower transition reflected Charles’ advice rather than Prince William avoiding responsibility. She said, “William followed it and I think it’s been incredibly successful.” Meanwhile, the couple continued raising Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis alongside official duties.
Later, Seward said the same family-first principle resurfaced when Catherine underwent treatment in 2024. She claimed King Charles asked William to “take time off.” Charles allegedly added, “You have to look after your wife.”
He called that “the most important thing you can do at the moment,” according to Seward. Still, she expected the balance to change once William became monarch. Seward said William and Catherine would “put family first” while Charles and Camilla remained in place. After accession, she said William would inherit “all the duties of the monarch.”
As soon as Luke Brumer stepped aboard Below Deck Mediterranean Season 11, he spotted Joy Lefaucheur and immediately fell in love(ish). But then, oopsies, he literally fell into bed with Gen Lillie.
After that, Joy saw Luke differently for a while, but by the finale, he had somehow managed to crawl right back into her mostly good graces. Luke even hummed the wedding tune in the finale, teasing that they might one day go the distance. So now that filming is over, are Luke and Joy still together, or was their boatmance destined to stay docked in Croatia?
Luke has yet to speak out on the matter. But in her ever-witty way, Joy recently did. Needless to say, her answer pretty much says it all.
Luke Brumer won Joy Lefaucheur over after leaving Below Deck Med
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In Episode 1, Luke set his sights on Joy. Joy liked him back, but Gen was also pursuing Luke, so that complicated things. As for Luke, he seemed to enjoy being so in demand. And then, he enjoyed it a little too much, and an entire scandal was born.
To backtrack, Luke bonded with Gen in Episode 4, so Joy walked away, telling him he clearly needed “to taste the grass” first. Luke did more than just taste, though. Instead, he and Gen spent that same night together in his bunk. After she “put it in,” Gen rolled down to the bunk below to sleep, and then, in the morning, Luke joined her for another little hands-on meeting, if you catch my drift.
Either way, their sheets sure caught a lot. Luke “came on [his] boss’s sheets,” and then he never cleaned them. It was gross, but just hearing that they were intimate was gross enough for Joy. She put Luke in his place, and shortly after, Luke left the yacht.
But then he returned throughout Season 11 in various off-screen ways, including texts, phone calls, and even a bouquet. All of these things combined made Joy slowly forgive him.
Luke joked about marrying Joy in the Below Deck Med Season 11 finale
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In Episode 17, Luke texted his then still-filming pal, Joe Bradley. He wanted to surprise Joy during the crew’s final night out, Luke said. Even though Joe knew it might cause issues for Gen, since Luke so coldly gaslit her before leaving the yacht, Joe agreed to update Luke with their plans so he could make his surprise appearance. Then, in Episode 18, Luke and his dollar-store-looking disguise finally rolled up.
As expected, Gen immediately saw red. “Go f*ck yourself,” she instructed. Then, Gen poured a large glass of red wine all over him. Luke hated that, naturally, but Joy hated even more how this entire scenario made Gen feel.
Ever a girl’s girl, Joy quickly ditched her reunion with Luke to comfort Gen, who she didn’t even really like. Once these girls hit the dance floor, Luke realized his return was … complicated, and he promptly left. But in his final talking head, he promised that “this [was] not the end” of his story with Joy. When egged on to say more, Luke boldly hummed the tune to “Here Comes the Bride” while smiling, as if his wish actually had wings.
Where do Joy Lefaucheur and Luke Brumer stand today?
Joy returned to the yacht with the crew, where she shared one further exchange with Luke over the phone. Shortly thereafter, Below Deck Med Season 11 came to an end. That begs the question: did Luke get his happily (for)ever after with Joy? If you ask Joy, the answer is a very witty NOPE.
Recently, Joy posted her stunning headshot on Instagram. “French romance,” she captioned it. But then, further down in the comments, Joy said a whole lot more.
“For everyone still asking about Luke… I gave that man credit for flowers and a few text messages like he had delivered the moon. Looking back, they were breadcrumbs… and apparently I was the pigeon. At least the pigeon eventually flew away. NEXT COURSE, PLEASE,” Joy joked, and, rumor has it, her “next course” might just be Cooper Dawson.
That remains unverified, of course, but Kat Johnston no longer follows either of them, which lends some credence to current speculations. Either way, when Joy and Cooper both (allegedly) return in Season 12, this rumor will likely get addressed. Either way, that is an official wrap on all things Joy and Luke.
Prince William has reportedly delivered a scathing five-word verdict on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as speculation grows about their future in the UK. The reported remark comes as the Sussexes navigate a security review, search for a UK home, and deal with ongoing tensions within the Royal Family.
Prince William has a brutal five-word verdict on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s UK future, per source
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly faced fresh tensions since returning to the UK and exploring a more permanent base in the English countryside. According to a source cited in the report, Prince William has little confidence that the couple will stay in Britain for long. The Prince of Wales allegedly believes they will eventually abandon their plans and return to their home in Montecito, California.
Daily Mail columnist Richard Eden reportedly described the move as close to “blackmail,” particularly because King Charles reportedly wants to spend more time with his grandchildren, Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five. William is reportedly determined to keep his distance from Harry and Meghan’s security dispute. A source told Closer that William knows his younger brother could use him. Instead, he reportedly wants those handling the situation to deal with it without royal interference. According to the source, William believes they will eventually realize that they cannot get everything they want and will return to the US.
Amid speculation about the Sussexes’ future, the source claimed William has a particularly blunt opinion about his brother and sister-in-law. His reported five-word verdict is: “They can’t leave soon enough.” William is allegedly planning to keep his distance from Harry and Meghan. The source claimed that he intends to avoid them “at all costs” and does not plan to accept any attempts at reconciliation. According to the source, William views the Sussexes as “self-serving and manipulative” and reportedly believes Harry has once again demonstrated disloyalty toward the Royal Family.
A personal gift from Meghan Markle has reportedly turned up in an unexpected place. An inscribed book, given to Princess Eugenie and her husband, appeared for sale online. According to reports, Eugenie has contacted Meghan directly to clear the air; however, the mystery surrounding the book remains unsolved, according to those close to the situation.
Princess Eugenie assures Meghan Markle the $26K book on eBay wasn’t a ‘deliberate snub,’ per source
Rob Shuter reported in his Substack newsletter that Princess Eugenie personally called Meghan Markle after the gift surfaced on eBay, per a source. The listing carried an asking price of £20,000, according to the report.
The item was a first-edition copy of “The Bench”, Meghan’s 2021 children’s picture book. It was also a personal present to Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank. The copy contains a handwritten inscription addressed to “Eug & Jack” and mentions Frogmore Cottage.
“The Bench” explores the bond of fatherhood through a mother’s eyes. Meghan has said it began as a poem she wrote for Prince Harry on his first Father’s Day after their son, Archie, was born.
Eugenie was reportedly shocked by the listing. “Eugenie called Meghan herself. She was horrified the book had somehow ended up for sale and made it absolutely clear she would never knowingly sell a personal gift from Meghan,” a source told Shuter.
So how did it get there? Sources noted that Eugenie and Jack have moved house and split their time between homes over the years. This raised the possibility that the book was misplaced, stored, or passed along without their knowledge.
An insider said Eugenie herself has no answer. “Eugenie genuinely doesn’t know how it left her possession,” the source said. “What mattered to her was making sure Meghan knew this wasn’t some deliberate snub.”
The two women reportedly maintain a close bond, and the eBay listing has since disappeared. Meghan reportedly accepted Eugenie’s explanation. Even so, the source added, “nobody can explain how the book got there,” and the mystery continues.
