Concertgoers are increasingly resorting to extreme measures like wearing adult diapers or urinating in crowds to secure and maintain front-row spots at gigs, driven by high demand, ticket costs, and social media value. This trend has prompted artists and venues to implement new queuing rules, though fan-run systems persist.
Dior's Jonathan Anderson presented his haute couture collection, inspired by sculptor Lynda Benglis, at the Rodin Museum in Paris. The designer notably refused to comment on Taylor Swift's wedding dress, which he designed, while his collection featured liquefied silhouettes and artistic expressions, including a veiled pearl column wedding dress.
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria, tying Miroslav Klose's World Cup goal record. The Argentina captain, playing 20 years after his first World Cup goal, showed his enduring skill and leadership, leading his team to a 3-0 victory and nearing the knockout rounds.
George Russell secured pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix, edging out Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli by six-hundredths of a second. The pair clashed on track during the preceding sprint race, adding tension to their front-row start.
Hong Kong are attempting to add some strength and depth to their scrum by prising prop Charlie Walsh away from Major League Rugby (MLR) side Seattle Seawolves – although money worries may stop that happening. Meagre resources in some areas on and off the pitch are proving a major concern for officials, as the team prepares for its Rugby World Cup debut next year in Australia. Limited depth in an ageing front row has not been helped by veteran Alex Post undergoing shoulder surgery, or Faizal...
A White House photo featuring the University of Georgia women's tennis team has drawn backlash after Donald Trump and five male coaches/staff members were positioned in front of the 11 female athletes. Press aide Margo Martin shared the image showing the men in the front row on a stage while the championship team stood on a riser behind them. In a video from the same event, Trump shakes hands with the five men but not the women. The photo has drawn comparisons to a 2017 Oval Office image of Trump signing an anti-abortion bill surrounded by male staffers.
Shaun Murphy has criticised a spectator who muttered 'shit shot' during his first-round match against Fan Zhengyi at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. The former champion edged the match 5-4, losing concentration after the front-row comment. Murphy joked on Instagram about contemplating which end of his cue to use. Meanwhile, Judd Trump rallied from 3-1 down to lead Gary Wilson 5-4, while Ronnie O'Sullivan began his quest for an eighth title by accidentally heading to the wrong table.
