Harry's Final Shows, iPhone Duo, 'Revenge Dress' Auction, Nirvana's Vanguard

Harry Styles Expands 'Together, Together' Tour into 2027 with Stadium Shows and Iconic Guest Stars

Harry Styles is extending his record-breaking Together, Together tour into 2027, adding 25 final shows across Europe and North America. Currently in a 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden, he will shift to a traditional stadium tour next spring and summer, including his first-ever U.S. solo stadium dates in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and Atlanta. The tour will also feature major European returns, culminating in a three-night finale at London's Wembley Stadium, with support from acts like Tears For Fears and Kylie Minogue.

In a heartfelt message to fans, Styles acknowledged the daunting scale of this chapter in his career, which began at age 16. To address ticket pricing concerns, his team has implemented a capped pricing model from $60 to $300 and introduced "Unpredictable Fun Tickets" for $20 to improve accessibility for low-income fans. Additionally, £1 from each London ticket sale will go to the Live Trust to support grassroots music in the UK. As Styles hints at uncertainty about his future, fans are preparing for an unforgettable "victory lap."

Apple Unveils the 'iPhone Duo': A $1,999 Foldable Redesign

DApple has broken with nearly two decades of signature smartphone design by unveiling the iPhone Duo, its most expensive handheld to date, starting at a eye-watering $1,999 (£1,999) and scaling up to $3,200. Marking the first major tech unveiling under newly appointed CEO John Ternus, who recently succeeded long-time chief Tim Cook, the long-rumored foldable has been eight years in the making. Unfolding into a sleek, passport-sized hybrid that functions like a compact iPad while remaining single-hand friendly when closed, Apple is taking a high-stakes gamble to redefine a category long dominated by rivals Samsung and Huawei.

Ternus made no secret of Apple’s intent to disrupt the status quo, taking a cheeky jab at competitors by declaring that existing foldables on the market "just feel like two phones awkwardly stuck together." Instead, Apple promises a seamless, high-luxury device designed to make the foldable experience feel intuitive rather than clunky. Whether tech enthusiasts and pop culture trendsetters will shell out two grand for Apple's boldest pivot yet remains the ultimate launch-day test.

ICYMI:

• Jennifer Lawrence has joined Instagram and has shared her first post.

• Slayyyter has released ‘crank 2’ alongside its self-directed music video.

Princess Diana's Iconic 'Revenge Dress' Heading to Auction for First Time in Nearly 30 Years

Princess Diana's famous "revenge dress," an off-the-shoulder black gown by Christina Stambolian, is set to be auctioned at Sotheby’s New York on December 9. Diana wore the daring dress to a Vanity Fair gala in 1994, the same night Prince Charles publicly admitted to infidelity. The gown quickly became a symbol of empowerment and modern defiance, making a lasting impact on fashion and pop culture.

The dress is estimated to sell for between $150,000 and $300,000 and is being offered by Briege Mackenzie, who acquired it at Diana's charity sale in 1997. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the NHS Lothian Charity to support the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. Following a global preview exhibition in London, the auction is expected to ignite intense interest from collectors and fashion institutions alike.

POP FACT: On this day in 2001, Jay-Z released ‘The Blueprint’ a week early to combat hackers and leaks.

Nirvana to Receive MTV Video Vanguard Award at 2026 VMAs

Nirvana is set to be honored with MTV’s Video Vanguard Award at the upcoming Video Music Awards on September 27, celebrating the legendary grunge trio's enduring visual legacy and pioneering music videos like "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Heart-Shaped Box." MTV announced the honor on September 9, marking the 34th anniversary of the band’s chaotic 1992 VMA performance where Kurt Cobain taunted network censors, Krist Novoselic famously knocked himself out with his own bass, and Dave Grohl repeatedly called out Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose. While MTV has yet to confirm which surviving members will accept the award, the ceremony will air live on CBS, simulcast on MTV, and stream on Paramount+.

ICYMI:

• The BBC have cancelled ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ amid ‘significant financial pressures.’

• Samsung have shaded Apple in posts on X.

• Theo James has done an ASMR episode for Netflix.

• SNL has revealed its lineup for the first four shows of Season 52.

— Katie Macbeth

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