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Hilary Duff and Chrissy Teigen lead the best-dressed at star-studded American Music Awards

Hilary Duff and Chrissy Teigen lead the best-dressed at star-studded American Music Awards

Published by Daniella Wilson

Music’s biggest stars brought their fashion prowess to the American Music Awards on Monday night, as they arrived in everything from Old Hollywood-style gowns to fashion-forward ensembles.  Everyone from Queen Latifah and Hilary Duff to Alysa Liu and Chrissy Teigen shone on the red carpet, delivering no shortage of jaw-dropping looks. Join HELLO! as we explore the best-dressed celebrities at the American Music Awards. © Dick Clark Productions via Getty Hilary Duff Hilary came to play in an eye-catching metallic silver chainmail gown with thick straps and a V-neckline. She added matching silver heels and opted to forgo accessories as she let the dress do the talking. © Dick Clark Productions via Getty Chrissy Teigen Chrissy dazzled in a strapless, floor-length orange gown crafted with a mesh overlay. The column-style dress showcased her lithe figure, and she paired the look with a stylish brunette bob. © Getty Images Queen Latifah The legendary rapper stole the show in a striking floor-length fur coat speckled in white and gray, with a white belt to cinch in the …

Mindfulness can give elite athletes a much needed mental edge

Mindfulness can give elite athletes a much needed mental edge

Published by Jenni Sidey

In Top Gun: Maverick, fighter pilots remind each other of a simple rule when the going gets tough: don’t think, just fly. Overthinking can lower your ability to concentrate right at that critical moment and elite athletes are no exception. A gymnast might be doing a flip. A quarterback scanning the defense or a football player preparing to take a penalty kick must all react quickly and with little thought. If they have locked up mentally, everything they trained for over the years may all of a sudden seem unreliable. This concept is becoming more obvious as time goes on. An example of this was seen during the Tokyo Olympics when U.S. gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from five of the six event finals because she developed the “twisties,” a mental block that prevented her from being aware of where she was in space during aerial maneuvers. The potential for serious injury exists any time a gymnast makes a mistake on the balance beam or uneven bars. The announcement by Simone Biles shocked fans and caused …

Alysa Liu Effect: ‘Stateside’ Gets Post-Olympic Bump

Alysa Liu Effect: ‘Stateside’ Gets Post-Olympic Bump

Published by Daniella Wilson

It’s been nearly two months since PinkPantheress released the music video for the -featured remix of her song “Stateside.” While the pop stars joining forces received plenty of online attention and streams, the song’s been getting a bit of an unexpected bump as of late. U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu, who just took home the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, has been on a viral spree of her own, with the Bay Area native’s Exhibition Gala performance of the “Stateside” remix in particular getting attention online. Liu, 20, gave PinkPantheress and Larsson a shoutout in her routine during the non-medal portion of the games that allows the skaters to have a bit more fun by doing some of the choreography for the song. The obsession with Liu’s performance has managed to make a tangible difference for the pop song, which has been climbing the charts and seeing its streams increasing. Larsson, currently touring the U.S. in support of her glittery Midnight Sun album, performed the song at her Los Angeles tour stop earlier …

Alysa Liu’s Gold Ignites a Sweet Homecoming in Oakland

Alysa Liu’s Gold Ignites a Sweet Homecoming in Oakland

Published by Jenni Sidey

The promise of free ice cream for life might sound like a joke. In Oakland, it became a tribute. After figure skater Alysa Liu captured Olympic gold at the 2026 Winter Games, the hometown celebration began almost immediately. Fentons Creamery, a longtime Bay Area institution, announced it would reward the 20-year-old champion with unlimited ice cream and host a public welcome when she returns from Italy. The gesture reflected something larger than dessert. It marked a city claiming one of its own. Liu’s victory carried historic weight. She became the first American woman to win Olympic gold in individual figure skating since 2002, ending a drought that had stretched across generations of fans. Her performances in Milan combined technical confidence with artistic control, including a free skate set to Donna Summer’s “MacArthur Park.” The celebration back home moved quickly, with messages of pride spreading across local organizations and public figures. Gold medallist Alysa Liu of the United States, flanked by silver medallist Sakamoto Kaori (left) and bronze medalist Nakai Ami (right), both from Japan, on …