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IS it Beyonce? Or could it be Shakira? Or might it even be a rediscovered picture of Jodie Marsh, circa 2003? No. This blonde bombshell, looking markedly more tanned than usual, is Kim Kardashian. 19 From Botox jabs to laser treatments - Kim Kardashian admits there's nothing she won't do to look younger Credit: SKIMS 19 A fresh-faced Kim K pictured in 2006 at a fashion party Credit: Getty 19 Kim backstage at Jessica Simpson's fashion show in 2007 Credit: Getty 19 Kim, pictured in 2008, has gone from Paris Hilton’s stylist to a billionaire businesswoman Credit: Getty 19 The Kardashian pictured in 2009 at a Christmas charity bash Credit: Rex Features You know, the American-Armenian reality star whose signature look is long, raven hair. In the latest promotional for her Skims underwear brand, the 44-year-old wears a teeny-weeny fur bikini from the Winter Heat collection, which goes on sale today. But it seems the sexy picture is getting less attention for the clothes — or lack of — and more for Kim looking unrecognisable. Fans posted on social media that they “thought it was Beyonce”, “It’s giving Shakira” and “Award for the Best Supporting Actor goes to the wig.” READ MORE ON KIM K KIM-CREDIBLE How Kim K spends ‘more than most people’s salaries’ on tweakments every month SOLE MATE How celebs like Kim Kardashian use pics of their FEET to rake in extra £100k One fan wrote: “Why are you dressed up like Beyonce, lol.” The mum-of-four posted several pictures of herself wearing the knitwear-heavy range including a cream cami with cable-knit trousers and a blue bralette. Whether Kim intentionally dressed up as her old pal and pop star Beyonce , 43, for the photoshoot is uncertain. But the age-defying snaps prove Kim is the ultimate chameleon. Most read in Celebrity HIDE AND SEEK 90s Brit music star looks unrecognisable 26 years after debut album NOT SO SIMPLE Child abuse, heroin battles & cheating - the dark side of The Simple Life KIM-CREDIBLE How Kim K spends ‘more than most people’s salaries’ on tweakments every month DAVINA'S DATE Davina McCall can't keep hands off boyfriend on first night out since surgery Over the past two decades, she has gone from Paris Hilton’s stylist to a billionaire businesswoman, and Kim has reinvented her look more times than we can count. She has experimented with pink and platinum blonde hair and has been accused of cultural appropriation for wearing braids. Kate Hudson, Goldie Hawn and family model for Kim Kardashian’s Skims- but fans spot vital member missing from photoshoot But her risk-taking paid off as she has been given one of the most coveted spots in the industry — the cover of American Vogue — three times. In 2022, Balenciaga creative director Demna Gvasalia said: “I think for many, many years, there hasn’t been anyone who has redefined the standards of beauty as much as Kim has. “She did something that is very similar to what Marilyn Monroe did back in the day. “She redefined our understanding of what beauty is.” Kim has previously discussed the unnerving lengths to which she would go to remain looking youthful. She said: “I was kind of joking, but now that I think about it, I would probably eat s*** if someone told me, ‘If you eat this bowl of poop every single day, you’ll look younger’.” 19 Kim K stuns in a figure-hugging mini dress in 2010 Credit: Getty 19 Kim attends the Charlotte Ronson Fall 2011 fashion show Credit: Getty 19 Kim Kardashian arrives at 2012 amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS during the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival Credit: Getty 19 Kim K appears on The Jay Leno Show with lighter hair in 2013 Credit: Getty 19 Kim stuns in a sexy pink latex dress while promoting her fragrance in 2014 Credit: Getty 19 Kim at 2016's Met Gala, where the theme was 'Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology' Credit: Getty Images - Getty On the topic of cosmetic surgery, for which her honesty has always been admirable, she said: “I always want to look appropriate. There does come a point when you’ve taken it too far — overfilled, too tight, too much cosmetic work.” She added, without irony: “There’s nothing worse.” In another interview that year, she revealed: “I really genuinely care about looking good. "I probably care more than 90 per cent of the people on this planet. It’s not easy when you’re a mum and you’re exhausted at the end of the day or you’re in school, and I’m all of the above. I do my beauty treatments usually late at night. “After everyone’s in bed, I’m doing laser treatments.” Kim, who has almost had as many careers as she has changing faces, more recently took up acting with a role as a ruthless publicist in the 12th series of American Horror Story. Read more on the Scottish Sun SNOW HOPE Scotland's white Christmas forecast update as major weather twist on the way DRIVE TIME Scotland's lesser-known road trip crowned one of world's best and it's not NC500 On The Kardashians, she said: “I can do a movie a year. I’ve got about ten years where I still look good. That’s all I’ve got in me then I’ll take some time off.” Maybe then we will get to see the real au naturel Kim . . . 19 Kim, pictured in 2017, has always been admirably honest about cosmetic procedures Credit: Getty - Contributor 19 The Kardashian beauty experimented with pink hair in 2018 Credit: Getty - Contributor 19 Kim stuns in a swimsuit for a SKIMS campaign in 2019 Credit: Refer to Caption 19 Kim K was accused of cultural appropriation for wearing braids in 2020 Credit: Getty 19 Kim channels Cher in a pink bodysuit and ruffled jacket in 2021 Credit: Getty Images - Getty 19 Kim debuts platinum hair in 2022 Credit: Getty 19 Kim Kardashian put on a risqué display at the 2023 Met Gala, with pearls covering her bare chest Credit: Getty 19 Fans think Kim looks unrecognisable in her latest Skims campaign Credit: SKIMSNonewinph99 。

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VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says 25-per-cent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods would be "devastating" for the province's lumber and forestry industries. He made the comment ahead of a meeting with fellow first ministers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Eby was scheduled to participate in the virtual meeting on Wednesday to discuss U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose the tariffs unless Canada and Mexico stop illegal border crossings and prevent illicit drugs from entering the United States. Eby said the lumber and forestry sectors are already strained by a recent increase in duties amid the ongoing U.S.-Canada dispute over softwood lumber. He said after the first meeting of his new cabinet in Victoria that the tariffs are "unjustified," and they would hurt Americans as much as they would Canadians. The premier said B.C. is a source of natural gas, wood products, minerals and other products that U.S. businesses depend on, and the tariff would hinder jobs and opportunities in the province while making "life more expensive for Americans." Eby and Ottawa have called for a united front dealing with Trump's tariff plan, which he announced on social media on Monday. Eby said B.C. officials had repeatedly raised concerns with Ottawa over organized crime and illicit drugs, such as fentanyl, in relation to border security. "It's a priority for us. It has been for a while, we've written to Ottawa about it. Doesn't justify the tariffs, but it does mean that we can talk about those issues as well." Eby said Trump's proposed tariff "doesn't make economic sense," and the measure is not necessary to address issues at the border. The premier said he believes B.C. has a strong case to make for the tariff being "badly placed" if Trump's priority is to reduce costs for Americans. "I think the premiers are unified," Eby said. "There are 13 of us plus the prime minister. It's a big group of people with different political perspectives, but on this issue of ensuring that we're protecting the people in our country from these unjustified tariffs, I believe we're completely in line on that question." This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 27, 2024. The Canadian Press

BlackRock upgraded its "Overweight" call on US stocks for 2025, citing the potential benefits of AI. Potential tax cuts and regulatory easing under the incoming Trump administration may also boost economic growth. BlackRock's outlook contrasts with Bank of America's recent recommendation to bet on international stocks. The world's largest asset manager says it's not too late to turn bullish on US stocks heading into 2025. In its outlook for the new year, BlackRock upgraded its "Overweight" rating on US stocks, turning even more bullish than its prior recommendation even as the S&P 500 trades at all-time highs. The firm was previously "+1" overweight relative to "Neutral" and is now "+2" overweight, with its highest overweight rating being "+3." BlackRock's recommendation to stay "pro-risk" toward US stocks is the opposite of Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett, who recommended this week that investors should bet on international stocks in 2025 due to the fear that America's exceptionalism trade is about to end. But BlackRock isn't buying it. "U.S. equities have persistently outpaced their global peers," BlackRock's Investment Institute wrote in their 2025 outlook. "We think that could continue." The driving force behind BlackRock's doubling down on the US stock market rally to continue is the belief that "mega forces" like artificial intelligence are disproportionately set to benefit American companies. "We think the AI mega force will benefit U.S. stocks more and that's why we stay overweight, particularly relative to international peers such as European stocks," BlackRock said. The firm also believes potential tax cuts and an easing regulatory environment under the incoming Donald Trump administration should support continued economic growth. One top concern for US stock market investors has been valuations, which, based on metrics like price-to-earnings ratios, are hitting historical extremes. However, BlackRock dismissed the valuation concern by highlighting that the US economy looks a lot different than it did in the past, as technology and services take center stage at the expense of manufacturing. "The equity market's changing sectoral composition reflects the transformation taking hold. So, comparing today's index to that of the past is like comparing apples to oranges," BlackRock said. Valuation measures have also proven to be a poor timing tool for getting in or out of the stock market, the firm said. "We are risk-on for now but stay nimble." The firm said factors that could force it to change its bullish tune include a significant surge in long-term bond yields or an escalation in trade protectionism.

Ukrainian girls’ team finds hockey haven at Wickenheiser festivalNEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail on Wednesday as he awaits a May sex trafficking trial by a judge who cited evidence showing him to be a serious risk of witness tampering and proof that he has violated regulations in jail. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian made the decision in a written ruling following a bail hearing last week, when lawyers for the hip-hop mogul argued that a $50 million bail package they proposed would be sufficient to ensure Combs doesn’t flee and doesn’t try to intimidate prospective trial witnesses. Two other judges previously had been persuaded by prosecutors’ arguments that the Bad Boy Records founder was a danger to the community if he is not behind bars. Lawyers did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment on the decision. Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to for years, aided by associates and employees. An indictment alleges that he silenced victims through blackmail and violence, including kidnapping, arson and physical beatings. A federal appeals court judge last month denied Combs’ immediate release while a three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan considers his bail request. Prosecutors have insisted that no bail conditions would be sufficient to protect the public and prevent the “I’ll Be Missing You” singer from fleeing. They say that even in a federal lockup in Brooklyn, Combs has orchestrated social media campaigns designed to influence prospective jurors and tried to publicly leak materials he thinks can help his case. They say he also has contacted potential witnesses through third parties. Lawyers for Combs say any alleged sexual abuse described in the indictment occurred during consensual relations between adults and that new evidence refutes allegations that Combs used his to induce into drugged-up, elaborately produced sexual performances with male sex workers known as “Freak Offs.” Larry Neumeister, The Associated Press

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