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A Paris court on Friday found the ringleader and seven other people guilty in the 2016 armed robbery of Kim Kardashian, but did not impose any additional time behind bars for their roles in what the U.S. celebrity described as “the most terrifying experience of my life.” The chief judge, David De Pas, said that the defendants’ ages — six are in their 60s and 70s — and their health issues weighed on the court’s decision to impose sentences that he said “aren’t very severe.” He said that the nine years between the robbery and the trial — long even by the standards of France’s famously deliberate legal system — were also taken into account in not imposing harsher sentences. The court acquitted two of the 10 defendants. Aomar Aït Khedache, 69, the ringleader, got the stiffest sentence, eight years...

As the lights came on at the Sundance premiere of the documentary The Stringer last January, there was no doubt for many viewers that one of the most important photos in the history of journalism — the Pulitzer Prize–winning 1972 snapshot titled The Terror of War — has been misattributed. In the months since, the controversy over who really took the devastating Vietnam War image better known as “Napalm Girl,” which put a heart-wrenching human face on the horrors of the conflict and helped galvanize the anti-war movement, has only grown, even though the film has not been released and no distributor has been announced. The photo was taken after a napalm attack in the South Vietnamese village of Trảng Bàn. There were a number of journalists, cameramen and photographers positioned on a road as a naked nine-year-old girl named Phan Thi...

Tom Cruise has been known to sport Ray-Bans onscreen and off in both Top Gun films and Risky Business — but for the Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning premiere at Cannes, the superstar switched up his sun gear with a different pair of aviators. The 62-year-old actor sported American Optical’s Original Pilot sunglasses, a silhouette favored by military pilots and NASA astronauts, per the brand. (AO notes that they were the first-ever aviators designed specifically for the U.S. military in 1935.) Cruise wore the silver frame with True-Color gray lenses — which movie buffs may have also seen on Robert De Niro in Taxi Driver. The heritage brand’s iconic frames typically start at $200 — but you can score Ethan Hunt’s off-duty look for up to 20 percent off during the company’s summer sale right now. Available in gold, silver, matte silver or black frames, the American Optical...

The CEO of steel giant ArcelorMittal and a member of one of India’s richest families is investing $1 billion into the William Chisholm-led purchase of the Boston Celtics.   Aditya Mittal will likely be the second-largest stakeholder of the 18-time NBA champions and potentially be the alternate governor in the future, according to multiple people familiar with the details. Chisholm will be the largest shareholder and take over as team governor from Wyc Grousbeck after the 2027-28 season.   In March, Chisholm’s group reached a deal to buy the Celtics in two stages, which was the stated goal of the Celtics’ current ownership, led by the Grousbeck family. The deal values the team at $6.1 billion in the first payment, marking the most expensive control sale in sports team history.

Vincent van Gogh made a surprise appearance at the first address by Pope Leo XIV—in spirit, at least. On Wednesday, the Chicago native’s speech pondered the Post-Impressionist’s 1888 painting, The Sower at Sunset, in which a sinking celestial body washes a field in golden light. “What strikes me,” he said, “is that, behind the sower, van Gogh painted the grain already ripe.” Van Gogh returned to pastoral imagery throughout his career, capturing in quick, thick brushstrokes sunlight and shadow as it passed over two of his favorite subjects, millet and its farmers. He diligently chased the example set by Jean-François Millet, whose 1850 painting The Sower was greatly admired by van Gogh. The sunset scene cited by the Pope was a turning point in van Gogh’s series because he moved away from the blue, violet, and gray hues he’d favored that year—the same one...

Ye West, formerly known as Kanye West, made a rare public plea for forgiveness this week, addressing the hurt caused by his past antisemitic remarks. The 47-year-old rapper and fashion mogul posted a series of messages on social media, asking for absolution while expressing a newfound stance of inclusivity and remorse. Kanye West attends Jim Moore Book Event At Ralph Lauren Chicago on October 28, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Robin Marchant/Getty Images for Ralph Lauren “I am done with antisemitism,” West wrote in his first post, signaling a possible end to a string of controversial comments that have severely impacted his public image and career. “I love all people,” he added in a second post, seemingly attempting to bridge divides after years of inflammatory rhetoric. In his third post, he offered a direct appeal to a higher power: “God forgive me for...

Shakira experienced a slight mishap during her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Tour stop at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, on Tuesday (May 20). While performing her 2001 hit “Whenever, Wherever,” the Colombian superstar slipped and fell onstage. Fan-captured footage shows Shakira just about to launch into the song — which peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 — when she lost her footing, slid forward and tumbled sideways onto the stage. The “Hips Don’t Lie” singer quickly got back on her feet and continued the performance like a pro. “She handled it like the boss that she is,” one fan wrote on X. Another added, “A great example of resilience! I hope she didn’t get injured. Such falls cause pains and injuries the next morning.” This isn’t the first setback of Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Tour. Back in...

Queen Latifah has partnered with Novo Nordisk to bring awareness to obesity and heart health, and the seriousness behind the disease as it affects the Black community. “This is something that has affected my family firsthand and something that continues to challenge us,” she shared with VIBE about the health disparity. During the conversation, Queen also opened up about her own health journey, self-confidence, and the mental shift required to show up as your fullest self — something she embodied in one of her most vulnerable, career-defining roles: Bessie Smith in HBO’s 2015 biopic Bessie. Speaking candidly, the Hollywood star, Hip-Hop icon, and beauty ambassador recalled the emotional weight of that mirror scene: sitting fully nude, looking at her reflection after a grueling day in the life of the legendary jazz singer. “I had completely blocked that out,” she said with a laugh. “All that mental...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Robb Report may receive an affiliate commission. Welcome to Robb Recommends, a regular series in which our editors and contributors endorse something they’ve tried and loved—and think will change your life for the better. I’ve tried a lot of creams, serums, prescriptions, and lasers on my way to better skin. And in trying so many products, it’s often difficult to parse out which ones are moving the needle most. Maybe it’s the new tretinoin I snagged in Brazil or the Vitamin C serum I’m testing and loving (shout out Allies of Skin). But I do believe I’ve pinpointed something that has delivered some of the most noticeable results in my decade of writing about skincare: The Lyma Laser.   It can’t be a coincidence that in the...

Our editors independently select the products we recommend. We may earn a commission on items bought through our links. Let’s face it: When you’re contorting your body into pretzel-like shapes, the last thing you need is a slippery, flimsy excuse for a mat sending you sprawling onto your neighbor’s during a class. And no one wants to be that guy in the corner desperately trying to maintain his warrior pose on a gross mat that’s seen better days. Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned yogi, a proper yoga mat to keep you safe and centered (quite literally) to reap the benefits of your session. But investing in the right yoga mat isn’t just about avoiding embarrassing faceplants. It also symbolizes a readiness and commitment to practice, says Nicholas Duran, an E-RYT 200 certified yoga instructor, NASM-certified personal trainer,...