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IT is the showbiz feud that refuses to die.

And Kim Kardashian has stoked the coals of her almost decade-long war with Taylor Swift this week by posting a selfie with the singer’s former bestie, Karlie Kloss.

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On her new track thanK you aIMee (note capital letters spelling KIM) Taylor Swift hits out at a ‘spray-tanned’ bully who threw punches at herCredit: Getty

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Kim Kardashian lost 100,000 followers following Taylor Swift’s song about herCredit: Getty

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The fake Taylor with Kim in 2016 vid for Kanye’s Famous song

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Kim, back right, with Taylor’s best friend Karlie Kloss, front leftCredit: Instagram
It comes one week after Taylor released what many saw as a diss track about Kim on her chart-topping album The Tortured Poets Department.

In the track, titled thanK you aIMee — spelling out KIM in strategically placed capital letters — Taylor, 34, sings about being unable to forgive a “spray-tanned” bully who threw punches at her.

Following the song’s release, Kim lost more than 100,000 Instagram followers — a huge dent to the audience on one her most lucrative platforms.

It comes as The Sun can exclusively reveal deep-seated speculation from Swifties that Kim, 43, had been targeting Taylor’s friends to appear in her Skims campaigns.

Last month, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor’s long-time pal and the main support act on her Eras world     tour, starred in a campaign for the reality star’s lingerie line.

The sponsored posts, showing the up-and-coming star posing in Barbie pink underwear, saw Sabrina gain 30,000 followers on Instagram overnight.

It prompted an outcry from Taylor’s fans — known as Swifties — who flooded the comments section to tell Sabrina they were “disappointed” in her, with one saying: “It makes me question your friendship with Taylor.”

In February, Kim recruited singer Lana Del Ray — another of Taylor’s closest pals and collaborators — to model her Valentine’s underwear range.

No expense was spared on the campaign, which received widespread media attention and launched just days before Taylor and Lana attended the 2024 Grammys together.
Taylor Swift ‘shades’ Kim Kardashian with hidden message in new album as fans tell singer to ‘get over it’
And in October 2023 — shortly after Taylor confirmed her romance with Kansas City Chiefs American football player Travis Kelce — Kim enlisted Taylor’s new Wag bestie Brittany Mahomes and her husband Patrick, who plays alongside tight end Travis, for a family pyjama campaign.

But it is her latest post with model Karlie that cuts the deepest, with Taylor’s former best friend and once-closest confidante defecting to the side of the Kardashian star.

Kendall was never part of Taylor’s squad.

Kim On The Feud
This picture wasn’t a campaign image intended to drive underwear sales but an intimate photograph of the pair at a party with other friends.

Fans were quick to point out that the picture of Kim and Karlie was at least two years old and questioned why she would post it now — four days after Taylor’s album release — if it was not a pointed attack.

Karlie and Taylor — once inseparable, with Karlie a prominent member of Taylor’s infamous girl squad and even appearing on the cover of Vogue magazine with her — have never addressed their feud publicly.

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Kanye West stuns MTV award winner Taylor in 2009Credit: Getty

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Kim leaked a recording about Famous, in which Kanye had read a selection of his lyrics out to TaylorCredit: E! Networks

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Taylor’s 2017 Reputation album, from which fans took the track Look What You Made Me Do to be an attack on Kim
But it is widely believed they fell out after Karlie maintained a working relationship with record label executive Scooter Braun when he sold the masters of Taylor’s first six albums for £240million in 2020.

It prompted the I Knew You Were trouble hitmaker to start re-recording her entire back catalogue and hit out at Braun for “bullying” her, which he vehemently denies.

While other stars distanced themselves from Braun in the aftermath, Karlie invited him to both of her weddings, where Taylor was notably absent.

In the cheap seats

Swifties also hit out at Karlie for never speaking out against Braun when Taylor publicly begged other stars under his management to help her. While her other best friends, model Gigi Hadid and singer Selena Gomez, both hit out at him, Karlie was slated for posting a stream of photos of herself amid the ongoing drama.

Last August, Karlie was seen in the cheap seats at the final show of the Eras tour in LA while the rest of Taylor’s world-famous friends enjoyed the show from a VIP tent, cementing the end of their friendship to the singer’s legion of loyal fans.

And now Karlie is friends with Kim, it seems there is no going back.

I moved to a foreign country. I didn’t leave a rental house for a year. I was afraid to get on phone calls. I pushed away most people in my life because I didn’t trust anyone any more. I went down really, really hard.

Taylor On The Feud

Kim launched her first attack on Taylor in 2016, when her then-husband Kanye West released Famous, a song which included the lyrics “I made that bitch famous” in reference to him storming Taylor’s VMAs acceptance speech in 2009, and claimed he could “still have sex” with her if he wanted.

Taylor branded the lyrics misogynistic, and Kim retaliated by posting a secret recording of a phone call taken some months before in which Kanye had read a selection of his lyrics out to Taylor which she seemingly agreed to. Kim’s fans then flooded Taylor’s Instagram account with snake emojis, calling her out as a liar. And Kim did nothing to calm the storm, posting a string of snake emojis on her own social media.

The hashtag #TaylorSwiftIsOverParty began trending, prompting Taylor to go into hiding for two years.

It was during this time she wrote her 2017 Reputation album in response to the drama.

Fans took the track Look What You Made Me Do to be an attack on Kim, with the lyrics: “I don’t like your little games/Don’t like your tilted stage/The role you made me play of the fool/No, I don’t like you.”

A clip of the full conversation between Kanye and Taylor resurfaced in 2020 and appeared to dispel any evidence that Taylor had agreed to the lyrics — and suggested the original clip had been manipulated.

But the damage was already done.

Taylor spoke openly in several magazine interviews about the impact the feud had on her, telling Time magazine: “That took me down psychologically to a place I’ve never been before.

“I moved to a foreign country. I didn’t leave a rental house for a year. I was afraid to get on phone calls. I pushed away most people in my life because I didn’t trust anyone any more. I went down really, really hard.”

In the years that followed, famous friends of the pair have been forced to choose between the two camps.

Kim’s sister Kendall Jenner, one of the A-listers who supported Taylor on stage in London in 2015, has not been seen with her since, with Kim saying in a 2017 interview: “Kendall was never part of Taylor’s squad.”

Meanwhile, Taylor’s long-term best friend, Selena Gomez, distanced herself from the Kardashians after the drama, despite having fledgling friendships with both Kylie and Kendall.

And while Kim had appeared to try to quash the feud in recent years, posting Taylor’s songs on her social media profiles and telling one chat show host that the war was over, it seems Taylor’s latest release has dispelled any peace between the pair.

In fact, this might just be the start of their biggest battle yet.

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Taylor and Karlie Kloss in happier timesCredit: GC Images

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Taylor’s pal Lana Del Ray was hired by Kim’s Skims brandCredit: SKims

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Last month, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor’s long-time pal and the main support act on her Eras world     tour, starred in a campaign for Kim’s lingerie line

KIM Kardashian has been accused of copying the style of her ex-husband’s wife, Bianca Censori.

The Skims mogul was called out for dressing like Bianca, who married Kanye West just weeks after his divorce from Kim, 43, was finalized.

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Kim Kardashian fans accused her of ‘stealing from Bianca’s closet’ as some thought her recent outfit mimicked the style of her ex-husband’s new wifeCredit: BackGrid

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The Kardashians star has recently been accused of wearing outfits similar to those of Kanye West’s wife, Bianca Censori, who he married in December 2022Credit: Getty

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Kim’s recent look consisted of black tights paired with a long garment that only covered the star in the front, exposing her back and sideboobCredit: BackGrid
The Kardashians star was recently spotted in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, opting to go braless in a full Balenciaga outfit.

Her look consisted of black tights that she paired with a black garment, which only covered her in the front.

The knee-length fabric was tied in a halter style behind Kim’s neck and held in place only by her hand, which she had stabilized beneath her chest.

Kim’s entire back and sideboob were exposed as she went on the solo walk, also showing off her bleached-blonde locks.

The Hulu star debuted her new hair at her son’s basketball game last week, which has led some critics to believe she is using the change to distract from recent plastic surgeries.

Her new hair was pulled back into a bun, and her ensemble was completed with black sunglasses and pointed-toe high heels that were connected to her tights.

The new photos sparked controversy among fans, as some believed Kim’s latest look resembled Kanye’s 29-year-old wife.

After seeing the new shots on Reddit, one person asked, “Did she steal this from Bianca’s closet?”

“Wait so she is just straight up cosplaying Bianca?” a second wrote.

“Also why is she cosplaying Bianca?” a third similarly asked. “And what is going on with the cartoon villain shoe situation?”
Kim Kardashian ‘trying so hard to look like Bianca Censori,’ fans claim as star slicks back hair in new bikini pics
“Another tummy tuck, another style rip-off,” a fourth replied in the thread.

Another believed she “looked like a hairdresser that forgot to wear a bra and shirt.”

Kim and Kanye, 46, share four young children: North, 10; Saint, 8; Chicago, 6; and Psalm, 4.

DIRECT COMPARISON

This isn’t the first time Kim has been accused of copying the style of the former Yeezy architectural designer in recent weeks.

She’s even been called out for possibly copying Bianca’s nose after fans claimed she got cosmetic surgery.

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Kim was previously accused of copying the designer’s style after wearing an oversized black jacket that covered her wrists and handsCredit: Splash

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Bianca had worn a similar black trench coat months before that featured oversized sleevesCredit: The Mega Agency

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Kim seemingly admitted to copying Kanye’s new wife last month while saying she gets her inspiration from architecture and travelingCredit: BackGrid
In mid-April, Kim was seen wearing an outfit similar to one Bianca had worn just months before.

She rocked another all-black Balenciaga outfit consisting of an extremely oversized black jacket, which had large puffy sleeves that fell past her wrists and covered her hands.

Underneath, the celeb wore a black pair of her famous poots — boots connected to pants.

In December, Bianca similarly wore an oversized black jacket with extended sleeves that fully covered her hands.

At the end of March, Kim seemingly admitted to copying Bianca while answering questions about her favorite things on her Instagram Stories.

At one point, she claimed to get her inspiration from traveling and architecture, which are direct links to Bianca.

Bianca has a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Melbourne and has worked for Kanye as the head of architecture for his brand Yeezy.

COPYCAT KYLIE?

Kim hasn’t been the only Kardashian accused of copying the style of her ex’s new wife, however.

Last week, Kim’s younger sister, Kylie Jenner, 26, shed her signature glam for a more natural in a new make-up promo for Kylie Cosmetics.

The beauty mogul was pictured in a low-cut bra top with her dark brunette hair slicked back into a bun to promote her brand’s blush stick.

Her blush was the focal point of the makeup look, which was accompanied by her bleached eyebrows and peach-colored lipstick.

Some critics believed the unoriginal look was stolen from Bianca, who has sported a very similar aesthetic in the past.

“Copying Bianca again, who recently bleached her brows,” one fan jabbed on Reddit.

“Girl that is NOT Kylie Jenner,” a second slammed.

Similar criticism came just weeks before when Kylie posted an Instagram picture of herself at the beach while on a recent getaway.

In place of her usual wavy locks, the 26-year-old had her hair slicked back into a tight bun – prompting fans to call her out for copying Bianca once more.

“She looks more Bianca than Bianca herself does lol,” one fan joked in an online thread.

“Kylie obviously wishes she looks like Bianca,” a second added.

“She looks more like Bianca than Kylie that’s for sure,” said another.

KIM Kardashian has been accused of copying Bianca Censori once again with her latest revealing outfit.

The Kardashians star was slammed for “cosplaying” as Kanye West’s new wife as she rocked a backless top and sheer tights in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

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Kim Kardashian has been accused of copying Bianca Censori once again with her latest revealing outfitCredit: Splash

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Fans noticed that her sheer tights were similar to the ones Bianca has been wearing for several monthsCredit: Splash

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Bianca pictured wearing similar tights in February with Kanye WestCredit: X17Online.com
Kim, 43, wore a long black shimmering top with a cowl neckline and exposed back while going to a party in Santa Barbara.

The Skims founder teamed the top with see-through tights – similar to the ones Bianca, 29, has been seen wearing several times – and pointed black boots.

The mother of four wore her newly-dyed blond hair in a long straight style and framed her features with smoky eye makeup.

The photos were circulated on Reddit, where critics accused her of trying to channel Yeezy designer Bianca. 29.

“Back view is cosplaying Bianca. So obvious and desperate,” one wrote.

“Bianca coded once again! She will now copy-paste her ex-husband’s new wife to death and back until her paid minions try to convince us that she was the one starting this style, you will see,” another added.

“These types of outfits come naturally to Bianca, but when Kim copies – it screams disaster/ desperate!” a third posted.

“This is a horrible outfit,” someone else commented as another asked, “What is she trying to prove?”

Kim has faced multiple comparisons to Bianca over the last few months.
Kim Kardashian critics say she’s ‘morphing into’ Bianca Censori with ‘fried’ short pink hair and bodysuit in new pics
In January, the Skkn founder wore a head-to-toe fur look on a Utah skiing getaway that reminded fans of Bianca’s fur outfit just weeks earlier.

In March, she wore a see-through black catsuit that was nearly identical to the sheer look Bianca has been favoring recently.

Earlier this week, she revealed her short dyed blond-pink hair while posing in a black bodysuit, velour hotpants, and thigh-high boots in a gritty photoshoot.

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Kim, 43, wore a long black shimmering top with a cowl neckline and exposed back while going to a party in Santa BarbaraCredit: Splash

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The mother of four wore her newly-dyed blond hair in a long straight styleCredit: Splash
Critics said it looked like Kim was “morphing” into Bianca, who has a short bob and often wears similar Balenciaga outfits.

Kim finalized her divorce from Kanye, 46, in November 2022 and the rapper married Bianca just weeks later.

Kim and Bianca had their first public outing in March, seen chatting and looking friendly while attending Kanye’s Vultures concert in San Francisco.

Fans pointed out that Kanye’s ex-wife and his current wife looked eerily similar as they stood side by side.

Kim wore her black hair pulled back in a sleek bun, while Bianca slicked hers back in a wet-look ‘do.

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Kim went for a furry outfit in January that reminded fans of Bianca’s ensemble weeks earlierCredit: Instagram/ Kim Kardashian

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Bianca seen in a similar hat with Kanye in Dubai

KANYE West’s venture into adult entertainment will bring down his second marriage, an industry expert has said.

He urged his wife, Bianca Censori, to avoid associating herself with the Los Angeles X-rated sector or face the stigma it would bring.

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An adult entertainment expert told The U.S. Sun that Kanye West might want his wife to be with another man and be a cuckoldCredit: Splash

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Bianca Censori will have that stigma attached to her for the rest of her life if she gets involved with the adult entertainment world, said Kevin BlattCredit: Instagram/bianca.censori
Kanye, 46, said he was working on launching a pornographic studio on Wednesday.

TMZ reported that the rapper hoped to collaborate with Stormy Daniel’s ex, Mike Moz.

As news circulated in Hollywood, Reddit users wondered how the venture would impact his 29-year-old wife, Bianca.

“You know, she really could leave. If it’s support, the public would believe her, and I’d honestly be inclined to believe her side too,” one wrote online.

“How could she feel anything less than complete humiliation?” another said.

Adult entertainment industry expert Kevin Blatt claimed the stigma now attached to Bianca would “last a lifetime.”

He said the couple’s marriage would crash.

“This will soon send Bianca and Kanye on a crash course for divorce,” Blatt told The U.S. Sun.

“Nobody could stay with Kanye very long anyway because of this craziness, but this might be too late.

“Once you cross that threshold into adult entertainment, you will have the stigma attached to you for the rest of your life.
Kanye West says he prefers when wife Bianca Censori is ‘undressed’ while discussing her barely there outfits
“Bianca will have that stigma attached to her for the rest of her life.

“It has been 20 years since I put out the Paris Hilton sex tape. I am still the porn guy and always will be.

“This is a scarlet letter situation where Bianca is being labeled.

“This would perhaps be something Bianca would want to avoid in whatever capacity.”

TMZ reported that Kanye and Mike were in “advanced talks” with Yeezy’s adult entertainment division.

On Wednesday, the controversial music producer tweeted a clip with the word “Yeezy Porn Is Cumming.”

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Bianca would want to avoid the adult entertainment industry, according to an expertCredit: Instagram/bianca.censori
Another voice could be heard telling viewers to “go to yeezy.com.”

“While it’s too early to give any details, I’m excited about where Ye’s vision takes this,” Moz told TMZ on Friday.

“The idea that this project is going to be another porn studio is not correct. It will be like nothing we’ve ever seen before,” he added.

MONEY FIRST

Blatt said Kanye would have to be careful if a studio and platform materialized.

“When people say they will open an adult entertainment studio, it usually involves a platform like Loyalfans.com,” he said.

“This means they can be their own boss, control their content, and [control] the distribution of it.

Kanye West has said many strange things over the years, so he thinks he wants to do this.

Kevin Blatt

“But most of the adult entertainment industry knows that once you create original content like a sex tape or in a studio, it is pirated.

“And there’s no way to monetize off of that.

“Kanye West has said many strange things over the years, so he thinks he wants to do this.”

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Bianca (seen here in 2022) arrived on the Hollywood scene as a university-educated architectural designerCredit: Splash
University-educated Bianca touched down in Los Angeles in 2022.

The Australian jewelry designer most likely dreamed of making her mark there.

She started working for Kanye as his architectural lead at Yeezy.

Now, the drastically slimmed-down brunette is often seen parading the streets with her husband wearing next to nothing.

STEP BEHIND

Blatt claimed Bianca had become another “stepping stone” for Kanye.

“Kanye loves to show up with whatever female partner he’s with, whether it’s Kim Kardashian, Bianca Censori, or Julia Fox,” he said.

“All these women are stepping stones.

“This is also their shot to be in front of the masses and become overnight juggernauts.

“But adult entertainment is a different level for Bianca to be involved in, in whatever capacity.

Kanye was already with one of the biggest porn stars of all time, Kim Kardashian.

Kevin Blatt

“If she were in this studio, then it would be another thing to be performing with porn stars or being involved in the business somehow.

“Kanye is said to be very fond of threesomes, where he loves sex.

“But anybody with a camera or iPhone in their hand could become a porn producer.

“And because of that, it is dangerous for many girls and might be for Bianca.

“I do not know if Kanye would want to be his wife with another man either or become a cuckold.

“The other side could be because Kanye may want to see Bianca with another man.”

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Kanye may want to see Bianca with another man, said Kevin BlattCredit: The Mega Agency
Kanye and Kim Kardashian divorced in 2022 after seven years of marriage.

Since then, her own career and profile have gone from strength to strength.

In 2006, a sex tape scandal catapulted Kim to stardom overnight.

The only other person who has been in a sex tape, and made it in Hollywood to some extent has been Kim.

Kevin Blatt

“I don’t know how it got leaked. But it was great for her career. Will someone explain that to her?” said her ex, Ray J, at the time.

In an episode of The Kardashians in April, the mom of four told how her son Saint, 6, found out about the tape.

STAR QUALITY

Kevin, who was involved in releasing the Paris Hilton sex tape and works with MrSkin.com, claimed Kim’s tape made her a star.

“Kanye was already with one of the biggest porn stars of all time, Kim Kardashian,” he said.

“The only person who has ever done adult entertainment, been in a sex tape, and made it in Hollywood to some extent has been Kim.

“So maybe there’s some competition again between Kanye, Bianca, and Kim.

“Her sex tape sold so well, so this is probably Kanye’s way of annoying his ex-wife.”

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Kim Kardashian (seen here with Ray J) was one of the biggest porn stars of all time, according to an expertCredit: Getty

RIP OFF

“If Kanye opens a studio and releases adult entertainment, I would advise him to incorporate digital rights management,” suggested Blatt, who works with Loyalfans.com and Brandcloud.us.

“This is a way of encrypting so content is not ripped off.

“The advice I would give Bianca would be to refrain from doing it or getting involved at any cost.

“Being with Kanye in itself is enough to change her life.

Bianca would have to be very trusting and accepting.

Kevin Blatt

“Even when he is dressed as a giant hefty bag, and now she is showing off her naked body walking into Soho house.

“She would have to be a strong woman to deal with a husband being in the adult entertainment industry.

“Bianca would have to be very trusting and accepting.”

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Lewis Hamilton may have been struggling with his form on the track but his fashion game never takes a hit. For many, his flamboyant outfits in the paddock are worth a separate discussion altogether. The reputation, however, has come at a cost. Hamilton reflected on one such incident that gave him a health scare.

The seven-time world champion recently sat down for an interview with WWD. During the interview, he recalled one of the outfits he wore during the Bahrain GP. Ignoring the sweltering heat of the Middle Eastern country while choosing his outfit proved to be disastrous for him.

Hamilton said, “Climate makes a big difference too. I’ve been to Bahrain and the Middle East and worn some really warm clothing and was dying for the 30 seconds I’m walking down to the track. But that’s the price of fashion.”

The Briton was perhaps referring to the outfit he wore to the Bahrain GP race day in 2023. Hamilton walked down the paddock in an all-brown ensemble. The full-sleeved round-neck shirt, coupled with trousers layered with an open loin cloth looked excessive in the heat. To top it all, Hamilton wore ankle-high sneakers to complete the look.

Given his commitment to go the extra mile to flaunt his fashion choices, Lewis Hamilton has landed the most sought-after brands in his endorsement list. Among those is Tommy Hilfiger, the designer brand he launched his own clothing line with. Hamilton’s obsession once reached such a level that he also landed Toto Wolff in trouble.

When Toto Wolff had to cover up for Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton launched his own Tommy Hilfiger clothing line in 2018 ahead of the Singapore GP. The Briton walked the ramp in Shanghai during the launch. This led to him arriving late for the media day, inviting journalists’ ire. The media houses questioned his commitment to professionalism but team principal Toto Wolff defended his star driver.

Wolff said, “Lewis Hamilton is a friend of mine and his drive to be creative, successful in the fashion industry is something that I permitted from the beginning. Because we have that pact, he performs.”

Toto Wolff is well aware of Hamilton’s obsession with the world of fashion. Being an ace manager, the Austrian knows when to give his star driver a little leeway and when to tighten the strings.

The Singapore GP was one such incident where he defended Lewis Hamilton despite perhaps knowing that the Briton was at fault. In return, Hamilton delivered yet another championship for the team that year and continued that run until 2021.

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Entering the 21st year of his Formula 1 career, there were doubts about whether Fernando Alonso will extend his contract. However, the 42-year-old put all such rumors to bed by extending till 2026. As per his admission, he still has immense hunger to fight and perform at the highest level. This hunger is seen by others as well like McLaren CEO Zak Brown. The American recently compared the two-time champion to NFL legend Tom Brady and IndyCar’s Scott Dixon.

As quoted by Marca, Brown said, “Maybe some athletes, a little older, start to lose their way because they concentrate on other things. They go beyond racing, but Fernando only thinks about running and I think he is the Tom Brady of this world, the Scott Dixon. They can challenge everything and their talent allows them to go further in their career than many others.”

The comparison to Scott Dixon and Tom Brady is enough to highlight Fernando Alonso‘s greatness. Brady was at the peak of his powers for over two decades in the NFL.

Meanwhile, Dixon continues to compete at the highest level in IndyCar despite being 43. Similarly, Alonso also seems to be at the peak of his abilities in recent times despite being 42.

Fernando Alonso expresses the confidence he has in his abilities

No one in the Formula 1 has proved age is just a number quite like Fernando Alonso. The 42-year-old knew that he still has the ability to perform at the highest level after he exceeded expectations in his winter test. After the test, he admitted he can race even till he’s 50.

As quoted by RacingNews365, he said, “This winter, I’ve been exceeding the expectations in terms of all the physical tests and everything that I did. So, I will say that if you are motivated and if you want to commit, you can drive maybe until 48, 49 or even 50.”

This was not always his perception though. Alonso claimed until a few years ago that 43 was the upper limit for an F1 driver.

However, his own physical tests have seemingly changed his perception. Hence, instead of looking at age, Alonso may look at his motivation and health as the guiding factors to determine for how much longer he wants to continue racing.

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Nico Rosberg and Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton shared a heated rivalry, that culminated with their grueling battle for the 2016 World Championship. While Rosberg managed to win his maiden title by getting the better of Hamilton that year, there was one driver he didn’t want to come across on the track. That was Max Verstappen.

Rosberg’s main rival was Hamilton because the Briton was the only one driving a car capable of fighting him for the Championship. Verstappen, meanwhile, was driving a Red Bull, which although strong, wasn’t quite good enough to challenge the Silver Arrows. Still, Rosberg dreaded meeting him, especially at the 2016 Abu Dhabi GP.

After winning the Championship in the season finale, Rosberg said,

“First of all with Max (Verstappen), of all days, I thought today I am not going to see him. And there he was again. I have had him all over the last couple of races, so there he was again. And the team says to me that it is critical now to pass, critical for the championship“.

Rosberg added that he was hugely relieved after everything worked for him in the end. He had to beat Hamilton by five points or more in the race and by winning, he ensured that happened.

Meanwhile, Max Verstappen finished the race at the Yas Marina Circuit in fourth. Rosberg’s praises for Verstappen are noteworthy as 2016 was the Dutchman’s first season with Red Bull. Soon, he would go on to dominate F1 on a level very few fathomed.

Max Verstappen’s dominance compared to Sebastian Vettel’s

Vettel and Verstappen are two of Red Bull’s greatest drivers ever. Between 2010 and 2013, Vettel won four World Championships, and Verstappen can now do the same, having already won three back-to-back Titles between 2021 and 2023.

What is extraordinary about Verstappen is that he has already managed to surpass Vettel when it comes to the total number of wins in F1. At the age of just 26, the Dutchman has won 58 races. Meanwhile, Vettel managed 53 wins throughout his illustrious career.

Vettel’s victories, however, were not as one-sided as Verstappen’s. The likes of Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso gave the German driver a tough time, and although he prevailed, he wasn’t unchallenged.

Verstappen meanwhile, won the 2022 and 2023 World Championships virtually unopposed. In 2024 too, with four wins in five races, the 26-year-old is coasting towards his fourth-consecutive Title win.

Victoria Beckham admits she avoided watching the final episode of husband David’s Netflix series until she found the right moment to settle down and tune in.

The couple allowed cameras into their homes for a fly-and-the-wall account of family life in the Beckham household, and a candid look back at David’s hugely successful football career.

But Victoria, who celebrated her 50th birthday on April 17, was reluctant to watch the emotional final instalment – which ends with the couple dancing to Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton hit Islands In The Stream – until it was finally released by the streaming service.

The former Spice Girl, who admits she has never felt comfortable in front of TV cameras, told Sunday Times Style:  ‘It was on a flight to Miami that we finally watched it.

‘David suggested we get a bottle of wine. It was a nice moment — we both felt really proud.’

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Victoria Beckham admits she avoided watching the final episode of husband David’s Netflix series until she found the right moment to settle down and tune in

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The couple allowed cameras into their homes for a fly-and-the-wall account of family life in the Beckham householdThe four-part series followed the Beckham family across the world, from their family homes in London and the Cotswolds to Los Angeles and Florida, where David co-owns MLS club Inter Miami.

It was a two-year job, and Victoria admits raking over their checkered history was at times difficult.

‘I don’t get nervous when I’m playing myself but it was certainly a real process. Going over all that stuff again can be … There are also things that are hard to remember.

‘Like, Fisher [Stevens, the series’ director] would bring up a goal that David scored 25 years ago, and that can make you quite anxious.’

Famed for her trademark pout, the former Spice Girl admits the only thing that’s changed with age is her increasingly positive glow – an indication that age and experience has made her more comfortable with the pressures of fame.

She said: ‘I looked at some pictures of myself recently and was really struck by how happy I looked.

‘In the past I’ve always looked at those red carpet pictures of me and seen a woman who looks nervous and insecure.

‘Everyone else saw a woman who looked grumpy and stern — I suppose that’s how I got the reputation of being such a miserable cow.’

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For some, the prospect of ageing is a sobering thought. Not so Victoria, who says she is less nervous and insecure than she was in her younger years

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Famed for her trademark pout, the former Spice Girl admits the only thing that’s changed with age is her increasingly positive glow (pictured in 2010)

Now a successful fashion designer with an established global brand, Victoria adopts a philosophical outlook towards turning 50 while looking forward to what lies ahead.

‘I’m excited about the future,’ she said. ‘The thing with ageing is that it is what it is.

‘I always remember Marc Jacobs saying to me when he turned 60 that it was better than the alternative of not turning 60. It’s good advice!

‘But generally I feel good about things. I have better opportunities now than I did when I was younger.’

Victoria has enjoyed a week of near constant celebrations after ushering in her 50th year on April 17, with husband David whisking her off to the South of France on a private jet.

The fashion designer and the retired footballer, 48, then took a chaffeur-driven car to £200-a-head restaurant in Saint-Paul de Vence on the French Riviera, believed to be the famous La Colombe d’Or.

The couple were said to be joined by their four children along with Victoria’s parents Jackie and Tony and were later flown back to Luton Airport.

The Spice Girls reunite at Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday bash

Victoria says she looks and feels happier now than she did during her early years in the industry (pictured left in 2024 and right in 2007)

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Victoria with her family ahead of a celebratory dinner party in London on Saturday evening

A source told The Sun: ‘David chose somewhere incredibly remote.

‘The restaurant regularly hosts A-list celebrities during the Cannes Film Festival so none of the Riviera locals bat an eyelid when they see a celebrity.

‘Victoria had an amazing fine wine-fuelled afternoon, soaking up the rays al fresco, overlooking the Med and enjoying her favourite white fish.’

Paying tribute to his wife in an Instagram post, David wrote: ‘Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife… As you head into this birthday you should look back and be proud of what you have accomplished , achieved & what you have built, Posh Spice, business woman & of course marrying an England captain.’

‘But your biggest success are your children , you guide them , love them & teach them… They love you beyond words , we all love you so much.’

They have been together for nearly 25 years, but have proved they are stronger than ever.

And Victoria Beckham continued to display her love for her husband David on Monday as she shared photos from her lavish 50th birthday bash on Saturday night.

The former Spice Girl – who turned 50 on Thursday – took to her Instagram stories to share a snap of the couple at the party as they hugged and danced together.

Captioning the sweet moment, Victoria simply declared: ‘I love you so much.’

In the picture David, 48, looks in his highest spirits embracing his wife, and holding a drink in the other hand.

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Victoria Beckham continued to display her love for her husband David on Monday as she shared photos from her lavish 50th birthday bash on Saturday night

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The former Spice Girl – who turned 50 on Thursday – took to her Instagram stories to share a snap of the couple at the party as they hugged and danced together

The sweet tribute comes as the designer shared an array of shots from her iconic star-studded 50th bash, which was held at swanky private members club Oswald’s in Mayfair.

The fashion mogul gushed that being reunited with her Spice Girls bandmates was the ‘best gift’ she could wish for as she celebrated on Saturday night.

She shared a series of images to her Instagram on Sunday night reflecting on the party which attracted a host of famous faces.

One of the images showed her with her old band: Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell.

They all looked stunning in their dresses as she sweetly penned in the caption: ‘The best gift to be reunited!!

‘Thank you to all my friends and family for celebrating with me. Kisses! xxx.’

Earlier in the night during the lavish festivities, all five of the Spice Girls came together to sing one of their hit tracks, Stop, for the star-studded guests – which was all caught on camera by David Beckham.

The former soccer player could be seen with an excited smile on his face as the group showed off a few dance moves while singing along to the lyrics.

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Victoria gushed that being reunited with her Spice Girls bandmates was the ‘best gift’ she could wish for as she celebrated her 50th on Saturday night

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The group consisting of Victoria, Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell are seen in 1995 in London

They all looked stunning in their dresses as she sweetly penned in the caption: ‘The best gift to be reunited!! ‘Thank you to all my friends and family for celebrating with me. Kisses! xxx’

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Earlier in the night during the lavish festivities, all five of the Spice Girls came together to sing one of their hit tracks, Stop, for the star-studded guests

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Earlier in the night during the lavish festivities, all five of the Spice Girls came together to sing one of their hit tracks, Stop, for the star-studded guests

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The former soccer player could be seen with an excited smile on his face as the group showed off a few dance moves while singing along to the lyrics

Other partygoers also joined in on the fun during the special moment.

In the caption of the post, David penned to his followers, ‘I mean come on x @victoriabeckham @melaniecmusic @officialmelb @emmaleebunton @gerihalliwellhorner,’ followed by colourful heart emojis.

Victoria also shared the clip, writing ‘best night ever! Happy Birrthday to me! I love you all so much! #SpiceUpYourLife’.

Last month in March, Mel B stated that the Spice Girls would reunite for the 30th anniversary amid rumors during an appearance on Loose Women. 

‘We are definitely doing something…I’m probably going to get told off but I’ve said it, there we go! We are doing something this year. I’m in trouble now…,’ she stated at the time.

However in February, Melanie C told The Sun of Mel B: ‘I adore her and she has this thing, and it can sometimes get us into hot water. Of course we’re always talking, we’d love to do something else.’

‘I’d love to get back on stage with the girls but everybody wants to do something a little bit different or in a different way, so it’s just trying to get everyone on the same page at the same time.’

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L-R: Romeo, Cruz, Victoria, Harper, David and Brooklyn all posed together as they headed to the bash

Victoria is given a piggy back by David after her birthday party

She added, ‘But Melanie likes to manifest things and she thinks if she says it enough, it will happen. I can’t confirm that there is anything happening soon but we’re always talking about opportunities.’

Earlier this month, Victoria gave an update on the Spice Girls reuniting for the 30th anniversary while talking to Radio France.

‘We do have a group chat, I do speak to all the girls. It would be lovely for us to do something to celebrate – a dinner or a lunch – and reminisce, but yes it will not be any more than that.’

Mark Wahlberg flexed his muscles in a sizzling shirtless video this week – amid David Beckham‘s lawsuit against his fitness company.

The 52-year-old actor — who recently enjoyed a vacation in Sydney — took to his Instagram on Thursday with a shirtless video, gearing up for a 4am workout.

Flaunting his muscular physique, he gives a quick nod to the camera before rallying his 30 million followers with a spirited ‘Let’s go!’

Beckham is suing F45 fitness brand, which Wahlberg owns a 36% interest, after a deal that saw the soccer star promote the company turned sour — and allegedly left Beckham more than $10 million out of pocket.

In April, the British heartthrob filed the suit against the actor and his business associates after the partnership with F45 went south in a row over shares he claimed to have been promised.

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Mark Wahlberg flexed his muscles in a sizzling shirtless video this week – amid David Beckham ‘s lawsuit against his fitness company

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Beckham is suing F45 fitness brand, which Wahlberg owns a 36% interest, after a deal that saw the soccer star promote the company turned sour — and allegedly left Beckham more than $10 million out of pocket; seen in March

The case has rumbled on for several years after Beckham and golfing legend Greg Norman filed cases against F45 in Californian courts in October 2022

The judge reportedly ruled they had to file separate lawsuits.

Beckham’s firm, David Beckham Ventures Ltd (DBVL) had earlier sought damages of as much as $18.85million from F45, according to filings made last year.

But the new case now seeks damages directly from Wahlberg’s Mark Wahlberg Investment Group as well as F45’s founders Adam Gilchrist and Rob Deutsch, according to reports.

Beckham and Wahlberg became friends after the footballer and his family relocated to Los Angeles in 2007.

At the time, Beckham had signed a deal to join Major League Soccer team LA Galaxy.

He then agreed to become the global ambassador for Australian brand F45 in November 2020 – with glossy photographs showing him working out using branded equipment at one of its fitness centers.

Mark Wahlberg has a proud dad moment with daughter Grace

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The 52-year-old actor took to his Instagram on Thursday with a shirtless video, gearing up for a 4am workout

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Flaunting his muscular physique, he gives a quick nod to the camera before rallying his 30 million followers with a spirited ‘Let’s go!’

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While the social media post didn’t directly address Beckham’s legal action, it does exude a sense of dominance amid their courtroom clash; seen in April

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Hollywood actor Wahlberg bought a minority share in F45 in 2019 via his investment company

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Beckham and Wahlberg became friends after the footballer and his family relocated to Los Angeles in 2007

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Beckham’s tie-up with F45 saw him launch an array of themed workouts – with glossy photos showing him working out with F45-branded fitness gear

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He also promoted F45 on his personal social media accounts – with one post made days after the deal was signed (above)

He also shared some posts on his Instagram promoting F45 to his millions of followers as part of the deal. The posts have since been deleted.

As part of the deal, DBVL alleges shares in the company were promised to be shared in early 2022 – but the shares were not divulged until months later, by which time the share price had plummeted from around $12 a share to $3 a share.

Beckham’s lawyers claim this cost him as much as $10 million in potential profit as a result of the delay in issuing his firm with the shares promised in the deal.

The Sun reports that Wahlberg and his co-defendants are seeking to dismiss the allegations of ‘fraudulent conduct’ as baseless and lacking in merit.

F45’s share price in the US has never recovered from its early price of $16.

Shares in the firm are now worth just 15 cents, according to the most recent market data.

The company has been plagued with closures at franchises in several countries including its native Australia, the US, the UK and Ireland.

Wahlberg became a minority shareholder in F45 in 2019 after buying a stake in the company through his investment group.

Representatives for Beckham and Wahlberg have been contacted for comment.