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Zendaya’s Best Red-Carpet Looks From Her ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Press Tour

Zendaya’s Best Red-Carpet Looks From Her ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Press Tour

Published by Sam Flores

After legendary promotional tours for Dune, Challengers, The Drama, and The Odyssey, it was hard to imagine how Zendaya could top herself at her next premiere. The Euphoria star swung from ancient Greece and straight into the Marvel universe for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and that hard work has paid off, as that movie has made a jaw-dropping $1.67 billion globally, as of this writing. Can we credit some of those ticket sales to her spider-themed red carpet looks, expertly assembled by image architect Law Roach? How can we not? The duo’s secret can be summed up in two words: method dressing, that is, the narrative art of tailoring one’s appearances to the project or role at hand. Zendaya and Roach are widely credited with popularizing this approach, leveraging the well-established power of clothing as a tool for communication. When it comes to method dressing, the 29-year-old newlywed—a fashion icon perched on her high heels—makes masterful use of that tool. For the promotional tour for Spider-Man’s latest adventure, Roach juggled archives from major fashion houses, …

Zendaya’s Best Press Tour Looks, From Dune to Challengers to The Drama

Zendaya’s Best Press Tour Looks, From Dune to Challengers to The Drama

Published by Daniella Wilson

The actress and her longtime stylist, Law Roach, have become modern pioneers of “method dressing,” in which they match fashion to her film and television roles during their respective press tours. Published on July 21, 2026 Zendaya for ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Challengers’ and ‘The Drama’ press tours. Amy Sussman/Getty Images; Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Pictures; Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images; Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images One thing about Zendaya: She and her longtime stylist, Law Roach, are always going to deliver on a red carpet. The pair has become known for fully committing to a theme, specifically when it comes to dressing for a film or television show’s press tour. They’ve become modern pioneers of “method dressing,” where they match Zendaya’s wardrobes on the red carpet to her projects’ themes and narratives. From the Dune films to Challengers to the Spider-Man movies and The Odyssey, the actress has turned promotional opportunities into high-fashion moments with archival looks, bold outfits and designs that align with her characters. Below, The Hollywood Reporter ranks Zendaya’s press …

‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,’ ‘Challengers’ and More Movies You Can Stream for Free in June 2026

‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,’ ‘Challengers’ and More Movies You Can Stream for Free in June 2026

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If you’ve grown tired of relentless price hikes from your favorite streaming platforms, it’s nice to know that free TV streaming services such as Tubi, Kanopy and Pluto TV can be counted on for all kinds of great shows and movies. New films and TV shows arrive on these platforms every month, making them fantastic options if you don’t want to pay for another service.  This June, Tubi debuts the fun new thriller Night Shift, about a museum guard who is forced to participate in a heist to save her husband’s life. The streamer also has a few other great titles to catch up on this month, including Challengers, Independence Day and Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead. You should get right on top of that, Rose. (IYKYK.) A couple of other big blockbusters are also arriving this month: you can catch Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem on Pluto TV, as well as a batch of Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen flicks. Kanopy has some great new releases …

Primary challengers threaten to unseat House members across the country

Primary challengers threaten to unseat House members across the country

Published by Sam Flores

Four House incumbents have already lost re-election bids so far this year, just a few months into primary season. And about a dozen more are facing legitimate threats in the coming months. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Two Republican incumbents are squaring off for one district in California this week, the latest example of redistricting changing not just general elections but primaries as well, after two Democratic members lost in Texas last week. But the heaviest upcoming primary action will be on the Democratic side. A handful of Democratic incumbents in California will also face energetic challengers arguing that voters want a fresh face, part of a national slate of anti-incumbent candidates focused on generational change. A wealthy incumbent Democrat in Maryland is running against an even wealthier former congressman in a primary there. And other Democrats in states like Colorado and Massachusetts face challenges from their party’s left flank, part of a running battle between progressives and the Democratic establishment. The incumbent primary danger …

In Indiana, Trump supports challengers over Republican incumbents : NPR

In Indiana, Trump supports challengers over Republican incumbents : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

Outside a polling place in West Lafayette, Ind., Republican state Sen. Spencer Deery greets voters arriving for early voting on April 28. Deery is a Republican incumbent President Trump has targeted after he opposed the president’s redistricting push in Indiana. Tamara Keith/NPR hide caption toggle caption Tamara Keith/NPR Stay up to date with our Politics newsletter, sent weekly. Knocking on doors in West Lafayette, Indiana, Spencer Deery is campaigning for his political life. The state senator zips from door to door of a subdivision on an electric scooter he bought on Amazon, which he says improves his efficiency. He writes his cell number on a glossy campaign flyer and leaves it at one house after another, hoping to persuade voters one by one that he’s not the RINO (Republican in name only) they’ve heard about in the TV ads. “It’s really going to come down to one issue, and that is how many people just believe the ads,” Deery said. Deery is one of seven incumbent Republican state senators up for re-election, who late last …

Elon Musk billionaire bill fans draw progressive challengers in Delaware

Elon Musk billionaire bill fans draw progressive challengers in Delaware

Published by Sam Flores

An Elon Musk sign sits in a bush the federal courthouse during proceedings in the trial over Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI in Oakland, California, on April 30, 2026. Josh Edelson | AFP | Getty Images A progressive wing of the Democratic Party in Delaware is endorsing primary opponents to six incumbent Democratic state lawmakers who pushed for a change to the state’s corporate law that benefits executives and billionaires, including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, who have faced shareholder litigation in the state. The Delaware Working Families Party told CNBC exclusively that it is endorsing six Democratic candidates in primaries against fellow Democratic incumbents who supported SB 21. The measure became law in 2025 and was dubbed the “billionaires bill” by opponents. The law altered how companies can use independent directors and other officials to ensure deals they’ve made will pass muster in court, and it limited the records shareholders can obtain from companies when investigating possible wrongdoing. Before the bill became law, many institutional investors, legal scholars and shareholders’ attorneys opposed it, arguing …

L.A. Mayor’s race election guide: Challengers take on incumbent Bass

L.A. Mayor’s race election guide: Challengers take on incumbent Bass

Published by Sam Flores

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Bass made homelessness a top priority the moment she took office, declaring a local state of emergency and launching Inside Safe, which has moved thousands of unhoused people off the street and into hotels, motels and other temporary housing. The mayor has credited Inside Safe with a 17.5% drop in “unsheltered” homelessness — those living on the street or in their vehicles — over a two-year span. However, a steadily growing share of the program’s participants is returning to the street. For now, about one out of four is in permanent housing. Bass wants to address the problem by beefing up social services within the program. Still, she has described Inside Safe as a lifeline for L.A.’s unhoused residents, offering toilet facilities, hot showers and rooms with doors that lock. “I will absolutely not go back to the broken systems of the past,” she told reporters last month. Raman, who has been in charge of the council’s housing and homelessness committee since 2023, voted for the mayor’s emergency declaration and signed off on …

L.A. city attorney election guide: Feldstein Soto vs. three challengers

L.A. city attorney election guide: Feldstein Soto vs. three challengers

Published by Sam Flores

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> The city attorney’s office is charged with prosecuting a wide array of misdemeanors, including drunk driving, public intoxication, petty theft, trespassing and other lower level crimes. Roy, 34, has promised to place a heavy emphasis on the legal process known as diversion, which allows defendants to avoid incarceration and instead obtain court-supervised social services, such as anger management or addiction counseling. In cases involving nonviolent crimes, diversion is more likely than jail to keep people from becoming repeat offenders, she said. “It makes not only the person whole, but the community safer,” she said. Ashouri, 43, said she is the only candidate to work within the city attorney’s criminal branch, handling cases involving guns, drunk driving and domestic violence. During a one-year stint as a reserve deputy city attorney, she concluded that too many minor cases were heading to trial. “We need to focus on cases that are harming people,” she said. “Los Angeles is the capital of hit-and-runs. The city doesn’t take vehicular crimes seriously.” McKinney, 58, pointed to his lengthy history …

L.A. County sheriff’s election guide: Luna faces slew of challengers

L.A. County sheriff’s election guide: Luna faces slew of challengers

Published by Sam Flores

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> With 16 in-custody deaths so far this year and 46 last year, oversight agencies and candidates vying for the county sheriff position are pushing for changes at the county lockups. Luna points to reforms he’s made inside the jails as proof that conditions are improving. More than 1,200 body cameras are being used, use-of-force incidents are down, and he created a unit within custody operations to review such incidents faster, he said. A new mental health assessment area has been added to the inmate reception center downtown, and Luna said he’s proposing the county build a correctional health center modeled after the state hospital system to secure inmates but also provide better medical services. “It’s an ongoing effort,” Luna said about reducing in-custody deaths. “I’m not going to stop. I would love to get to zero.” Villanueva, who made a show of kicking federal agents out of county jails in his first term, said the department would continue to abide by Senate Bill 54, the state law that restricts local law enforcement from …

Your guide to L.A. County assessor race: Jeff Prang faces challengers

Your guide to L.A. County assessor race: Jeff Prang faces challengers

Published by Sam Flores

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> During his previous three terms, Prang prioritized modernizing the assessor’s office through a $130-million investment in new technology. He said it’s been paying dividends, and recent successes include new software that tracks down previously unassessed aircraft, as well as a new system that took less than 90 days to reassess thousands of homes destroyed in last year’s fires, delivering tax relief to victims. He would continue that effort, replacing outdated systems, improving efficiency and simplifying the assessment process for property owners. Prang said fairness is a top priority: closing loopholes to make every property owner pay their fair share while also expanding access to tax relief programs to help seniors, veterans and nonprofits. Sun is prioritizing tax savings for homeowners. There have been multiple efforts to reform Proposition 13 over the years, and Sun said it’s vital to stop such reforms and preserve the law in order to protect homeowners and seniors from being excessively taxed and forced out of their homes. Her second priority is pushing legislators to increase the amount of …