Last night (3 March) the US Government announced they would be suspending all military aid to the Eastern European country, following a tense meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy just days before.

The US had previously been a huge supporter of the Ukrainian military, following Russia’s 2022 invasion, with the previous Biden administration providing Kyiv with over $66.5 billion (£52.3 billion) in aid.

Russia has now responded to the news, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov calling the move ‘best contribution to the cause of peace’.

“If this is true, then this is a decision that can really encourage the Kyiv regime to (come to) the peace process,” Peskov said (via Reuters).

“It is obvious that the United States has been the main supplier of this war so far. If the United States stops being (an arms supplier) or suspends these supplies, it will probably be the best contribution to the cause of peace.”

Peskov previously spoke about the Trump administration’s shift in foreign policy over the weekend, saying the Republican president’s coincided with their ‘vision’.

“The new administration is rapidly changing all foreign policy configurations,” he told a reporter from Russian state media on Wednesday, with the comments later published on Sunday (2 March) via The Guardian.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov (Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images)

“This largely coincides with our vision.”

Peskov continued: “There is a long way to go, because there is huge damage to the whole complex of bilateral relations. But if the political will of the two leaders, President Putin and President Trump, is maintained, this path can be quite quick and successful.”

Russia’s foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov has also praised 78-year-old US leader, calling his approach to Ukraine ‘common sense’.

Meanwhile numerous European leaders have since reaffirmed their support for Ukraine, with UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer chairing a summit with various NATO leaders in the aftermath of Zelenskyy and Trump’s public fall out.

“We remain absolutely committed to securing a lasting peace in Ukraine and are engaging with key allies in support of this effort,” a UK government spokesperson said earlier today, after the decision to suspend military aid was confirmed.

“It is the right thing to do, and is in our interest to do so.”

Relations between Ukraine and the US have been tense since the White House meeting (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

The spokesperson added: “In addition, we’ve set up a partnership with Ukraine that allows them to use £1.6 billion of UK export finance to buy 5,000 air defence missile manufactured in Belfast, putting Ukraine in the strongest possible position for peace.”

Russia and Ukraine have been locked in an all out conflict since 24 February 2022, when Russian military invaded the Eastern provinces of the country. Russian forces currently occupy numerous oblasts in the east of Ukraine, while the Ukrainian military has taken small amounts of Russian territory along the boarder.

Featured Image Credit: (GAVRIIL GRIGOROV/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images)

In case you haven’t noticed, it’s all gone a bit t*ts up on the global political stage. What was intended to be a routine visit from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House to sign a minerals agreement with the US went horribly, horribly wrong after the pair ended up having a public bust-up in the Oval Office.

The following days have seen numerous European countries reaffirm their support for Zelenskyy, amid Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country, while President Trump and his ‘first buddy’ Elon Musk decided to call out the Ukrainian leader on social media.

Not content with accusing Zelenskyy of ‘gambling with WW3’, Trump has now announced the decision to pause all military aid to Ukraine, with a White House aid insisting the decision will secure peace between the two nations.

“President [Trump] has been clear that he is focused on peace,” White House official anonymously told Sky News.

“We need our partners to be committed to that goal as well. We are pausing and reviewing our aid to ensure that is contributing to a solution.”

The UK government has now responded to the latest development, with a spokesperson telling Sky News that ministers are ‘absolutely committed’ to achieving piece in Ukraine.

Kier Starmer has been vocal in his support for the Ukrainian leader (Toby Melville – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

“We remain absolutely committed to securing a lasting peace in Ukraine and are engaging with key allies in support of this effort,” a UK government spokesperson has said.

“It is the right thing to do, and is in our interest to do so.”

The spokesperson went on to reference the UK government’s recent decision to provide further military aid to Ukraine, which includes an annual £3 billion for ‘as long as it takes’ as well as releasing £2.26 billion from frozen Russian assets in the form of a loan.

Emphasising the support is to guarantee Ukraine will be in a position to negotiate peace with Russia, the spokesperson added: “In addition, we’ve set up a partnership with Ukraine that allows them to use £1.6 billion of UK export finance to buy 5,000 air defence missile manufactured in Belfast, putting Ukraine in the strongest possible position for peace.”

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has also addressed the shocking development in a new interview, telling BBC Radio 4 that the PM is ‘laser-focused’ on achieving peace.

“He’s laser-focused on getting peace. He won’t be derailed by announcements,” she said.

Several NATO countries have since promised to step up their support for Ukraine (Justin Tallis – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

“He will continue that dialogue with our oldest and strongest ally, the US, and with European partners and with Ukraine.”

The US president’s decision to pause military aid will come as a huge blow to Ukraine, with former President Biden giving the Eastern European country $66.5 billion (£52.3 billion) since Russia invaded on 24 February 2022.

A report from The New York Times adds that $1 billion (£787.3 million) in arms and ammunition have now been withheld by the US, meaning that Ukraine will now have to negotiate with private contractors.

As the wife of infamous rapper and artist formally known as Kanye West – from here on referred to as Ye – Censori is no stranger to giving the public an eyeful with her outfits, which nearly always fail in the most basic principle of being clothes.

Most notably her uncensored and very NSFW display at this year’s Grammys, although for purposes of this article she is very much Bianca Censored.

Pixels not included with the dress (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Since the Grammys display, Censori has seemingly wasted no time in capitalising on the newfound attention and has now officially joined Instagram.

The Aussie model has posted two images on the account, both of which feature her naked body.

In her first official post, which hasn’t been co-shared by Ye, the 30-year-old is completely nude except for a pair of stiletto heels and a blonde wig. She is also holding one of her legs up to avoid falling foul of the social media platform’s community guidelines.

The polaroid image also appears to have been taken in a sparsely decorated room, with only cream carpet and a windy with net curtains visible.

Censori added no caption on the image, leaving followers to speculate about the possible meaning behind the post.

Furniture is hard to come by in the Ye-Censori household (Instagram/@biancacensori)

Although technically the first image shared by Censori herself, the image is the second one to feature on the account, with the model also sharing a collaborative poster for an upcoming film with her rapper husband. The poster again features a completely naked Censori, exposing her entire backside to the camera.

Censori recently made her film debut in an avant-garde project, which reportedly explores the topics of nudity and the female body. Shot in Japan, the feature film was produced by Vanessa Beecroft and produced by Ye.

The film screening follows weeks of speculation about the status of Ye and Censori’s relationship, with a representative for the rapper recently speaking out to rubbish swirling divorce rumours.

“It reflects on her, and she doesn’t want any part of that circus,” they said.

Milo Yiannopoulos, who represents the couple, has since denied the rumours and issued the following statement to The Hollywood Reporter: “Ye and Bianca are in Los Angeles, about to enjoy Valentine’s Day together.

“Announcements about their private life will come from them directly, not unsourced rumour in the tabloid press.

“Is this the fifth or is it the sixth time the press has wrongly reported that Ye and Bianca are separating? I’ve lost track.”

The 21-year-old took to social media last night with a lengthy message to her 63.2 million followers, claiming that she has become a ‘target’ for online bullying, after some articles commented on her appearance during the press tour for her latest film, The Electric State.

Brown went as far as naming the journalists who wrote about her appearance, with the British actor holding back no punches in a scathing message to reporters.

The almost three-minute video on Instagram mentions how she’s been in the eye of the media since her breakout role on Stranger Things.

She prefaced the message by saying that the issue is ‘bigger than just me’, adding that it’s an issue that faces all young women in the public eye.

Describing the issue as ‘necessary’ to speak about, she explained: “I started in this industry when I was 10 years old. I grew up in front of the world, and for some reason, people can’t seem to grow with me.

“Instead, they act like I’m supposed to stay frozen in time, like I should still look the way I did on Stranger Things Season 1. And because I don’t, I’m now a target,” the Damsel star claimed.

She went on to read out some of the headlines.

“Why are Gen Zers like Millie Bobby Brown ageing so badly?” reads one title, while another asks: “What has Millie Bobby Brown done to her face?”

Another headline reads: “Little Britain’s Matt Lucas takes savage swipe at Millie Bobby Brown’s new ‘mommy makeover’ look.”

The actor has criticised articles picking her appearance apart (Instagram/milliebobbybrown)

Labelling the writing as ‘bullying’, she explained that it was ‘disturbing’ that adult writers took time to pick at her appearance, which could easily affect someone’s mental health.

“The fact that some of these articles are written by women? Even worse. We always talk about supporting and uplifting young women, but when the time comes, it seems easier to tear them down for clicks,” she pointed out.

Brown took a stance, refusing to apologise for growing up, and powerfully claiming: “I will not be shamed for how I look, how I dress, or how I present myself.”

She also added that it’s easier to be critical than pay a compliment in today’s society.

Brown has called out society for how they view young women in the public eye (Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images for Netflix)

Concluding, Brown stated: “Let’s do better. Not just for me, but for every young girl who deserves to grow up without fear of being torn apart for simply existing. Thank you.”

The actor was recently very honest about her unorthodox upbringing in an interview with Vanity Fair, admitting that she doesn’t ‘have many friends’.

“I didn’t go to school, so I don’t have the best social skills when it comes to people my own age and friendships. I struggle with that quite a bit. I missed out on a few things. But I’m working through them,” she explained.

Brown has also admitted in the past that she deleted social media in 2022 after being sexualised online for years, resulting in issues with her body image.

The ‘9 to 5’ singer had been married to the asphalt paver and businessman for nearly six decades, with the pair meeting just after an 18-year-old Parton moved to Nashville, Tennessee. The pair would date for two years before going on to tie the knot in 1966 in Ringgold, Georgia.

The statement, shared by the legendary country singer’s team on social media, confirmed that Dean had passed away on 3 March in Nashville and would be laid to rest in a private ceremony. No cause of death has been announced.

Carl Dean would go on to serve as the inspiration for Parton’s hit song ‘Jolene’ (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for SXSW)

“Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy,” the singer’s statement, shared via X read.

The family have asked for privacy at this difficult time.

Despite Parton’s huge international fame as the ‘Queen of Country’, winning 11 Grammy Awards and having numerous number one albums, Dean kept a low profile throughout the years. The businessman’s decision to shun the spotlight would even lead to media speculation that Parton had made him up, with the singer telling Associated Press in 1984: “A lot of people say there’s no Carl Dean, that he’s just somebody I made up to keep other people off me.”

Despite Dean’s decision to keep a low profile, Parton did share small details about their relationship over the years, including the fact that they met outside a laundromat on her first day in Nashville as an aspiring country musician.

Reflecting on their first interaction, Parton would later recall how Dean was ‘genuinely interested’ in getting to know her.

“I was surprised and delighted that while he talked to me, he looked at my face (a rare thing for me),” she said of the meeting (via Time Magazine).

“He seemed to be genuinely interested in finding out who I was and what I was about.”

Parton would also reveal that Dean was the inspiration for her hit song ‘Jolene’, after a bank teller had reportedly developed a crush on him.

“She got this terrible crush on my husband,” Parton told US media in 2008 (via BBC).

“And he just loved going to the bank because she paid him so much attention. It was kinda like a running joke between us—when I was saying, ‘Hell, you’re spending a lot of time at the bank. I don’t believe we’ve got that kind of money.’

“So it’s really an innocent song all around, but sounds like a dreadful one.”

Parton and Dean had no children together, he is survived by his siblings Sandra and Donnie.

Just by chatting with friends and family, it’s crossed all of our minds at least once.

However, with conflicting health benefits being reported, it’s hard to know what’s right for you.

Though it seems registered dieticians, health scientists, and neuroscientists certainly know more about this than a random influencer on TikTok.

So. without further ado, here are the known effects cutting out meat can have on your body.

Weight loss and heart benefits

More and more people are lessening their meat intake (Getty Stock Images)

The widely accepted weight loss method is if you burn more calories than you consume, you are creating something called a ‘calorie deficit,’ which means you are very likely to lose weight.

And by cutting out meat products, you might end up eating less calories.

This is because vegetables, legumes, whole grains are very high in fibre, and by eating fibre-rich foods, it’s basically supposed to fill you up faster.

“We end up just consuming more foods that are fewer calories,” Matthew Landry, a dietician and health scientist at the University of California, said in a report by National Geographic.

Some studies have also shown that veggie or vegan diets can lead to lower blood pressure, which decreases your risk of a heart attack.

Gut changes

More plant-based alternatives seem to be popping up in restaurants (Getty Stock Images)

A Stanford study has suggested that people who eat meat will possess a gut bacteria known as bilophila wadsworthia.

This bacteria has been linked to ‘disease-driving inflammation,’ which ‘can be very problematic to have in your gut microbiota at high abundance,’ study co-author, Matthew Carter, said.

Preliminary data suggests that ‘one way to help get rid of this microbe is to switch to a vegan diet’.

Immune health

According to a 2024 study, people who went on a two-week vegan diet developed higher activity in parts of the immune system, which helps fight off viruses.

“Collectively, this work demonstrates that in diverse participants two weeks of controlled dietary intervention is sufficient to significantly and divergently impact host immunity, which could have implications for precision nutritional interventions,” the authors said.

Healthy habits

An estimated one percent (79 million people) of the global population is vegan, as of 2021 (Getty Stock Images)

Becoming a vegan could lead to other ‘healthier habits’, such as swapping out ultra processed foods like hot dogs, sweets, instant noodles, energy drinks, for minimally processed ‘whole foods’ like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy and healthy fats.

Downsides of giving up meat

Healthline reports that removing meat from your diet can lead to nutritional deficiencies if not properly managed.

For example, vitamin B12, which is predominantly found in animal products, is crucial for nerve function and red blood cell formation.

There’s also a chance of developing an inadequate intake of iron, calcium, zinc, and vitamin D, potentially affecting bone health and immune function.

By now, we know the general health benefits that are associated with doing some form of exercise.

From playing football and rugby to going on a hike or running five kilometres, working out can help manage your weight and keep your muscles strong, lower the risk of disease, and even increase cardiovascular health.

“Whatever your age, there’s strong scientific evidence that being physically active can help you lead a healthier and happier life,” the NHS says.

So it really should come as no surprise that those who aren’t moving put themselves at risk of serious problems later on in life.

Well, a new study has shone a light on why not doing any kind of exercise can leave you open to five serious health conditions that you would want to avoid, if possible.

Published by the American Academy of Neurology in late February, the report looked at people who get moderate to vigorous physical activity on a regular basis.

And its findings? Not good if you don’t work out.

Not exercising is terrible for your health (Getty Stock Images)

Set to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 77th Annual Meeting taking place from 5 to 9 April in San Diego, the study shows that you likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders if you get up and take part in exercise or any kind.

The study also found that the more time people spent sitting, the more likely they were to develop one of these diseases.

Study author Jia-Yi Wu, MD, of Fudan University in Shanghai, China, explained: “This research highlights the role of physical activity and sedentary behaviour as modifiable factors that may enhance brain health and reduce the incidence of these diseases.

“It is promising to think that encouraging people to make these lifestyle changes could potentially lessen the burden of these diseases in the future.”

Yoga is just one form of exercise you can benefit from (Getty Stock Images)

Researchers looked at data from 73,411 people in the United Kingdom with an average age of 56 who wore accelerometer devices continuously for seven days to measure their physical activity, how much energy they used on their activities, and how much time they spent sitting each day.

Metabolic equivalents, or METs, were used to quantify energy expenditure. Moderate to vigorous physical activity was defined as activities with an energy expenditure of at least three METs, where walking or cleaning was three METs and more intense exercise like cycling could be around six METs, depending on speed.

People who had moderate to vigorous physical activity energy expenditure were 14 percent to 40 percent less likely to develop the five diseases than those who had lower energy expenditure, depending on how active they were.

Fancy a bit of swimming? (Getty Stock Images)

The people who did not develop any of the diseases had an average daily moderate to vigorous physical activity energy expenditure of 1.22 kilojoules per kilogram, compared to 0.85 for the people who developed dementia, 0.95 for those who developed sleep disorders, 1.02 for stroke, 1.08 for depression and 1.10 for anxiety.

The more time people spent sitting, the higher their risk of developing one of the diseases, with the increase ranging from five percent to 54 percent higher than those who spent the least amount of time sitting.

“Some previous studies have relied on people reporting on their own levels of activity,” Wu said.

“With our large number of participants and the use of devices that provide objective measurements of activity levels, these results will have implications for assessing risk factors and developing interventions to prevent the development of these diseases.”

A limitation of the study was that 96 percent of the participants were white people, so the results may not apply to other groups.

With Gabriel Macht returning as Harvey Specter for the LA-based spin-off which aired its first episode Sunday, talk has already turned to which other characters from the hit show are set to come back.

Two of the show’s main characters, Michael Ross (Patrick J Adams) and Rachel Zane (Meghan Markle), left the series at the end of season seven after getting married to one another.

While Adams returned for a few appearances after this, that was Markle’s last time acting. With the series set in LA, where Markle is from, many will be wondering if she is set to return to the Suits universe.

Why did Meghan Markle leave Suits?

Meghan Markle was on the show for seven seasons as Rachel Zane (USA Network)

Markle and the show’s creator Aaron Korsh have both been very open about the fact that she left the show due to her engagement to Prince Harry.

She said in an interview after leaving the show: “I don’t see it as giving anything up. I just see it as a change. It’s a new chapter, right?

“Keep in mind, I’ve been working on [Suits] for seven years. We were very, very fortunate to have that sort of longevity on a series. I’ve ticked this box, and I feel very proud of the work I’ve done there, and now it’s time to work with [Harry] as a team.”

What has Suits creator Aaron Korsh said about Markle returning?

The show’s creator is also helming the spin-off (Alberto E Rodriguez via Getty Images)

Korsh was honest in saying that Markle had been written out of the show a year prior to her announcement she was leaving, with the writers banking on the success of her relationship with Prince Harry.

Korsh said in an interview with People magazine: “We have thought about whether it be Meghan or any of the other cast members coming on and playing themselves as an actor.

“I think, for me, that’s a little … my brain blows up at the thought of that.

“Obviously, if Meghan wants to come back under any circumstances, Meghan can come back.”

He went on to say that, if she came back, it would be together with Adams’ Mike Ross.

Have Meghan Markle’s Suits co-stars said anything?

She left the show after her character’s season 7 wedding, shortly before her actual wedding (USA Network)

The new show is led by Stephen Amell, who plays former prosecutor Ted Black.

While Amell never shared the screen with Markle on Suits, he did say of the possibility of her appearing: “You never say never—people come back—you never know.

“She’s always welcome, of course she’s always welcome.”

Macht meanwhile was similarly open to it, saying: “I see any of the characters in the original show having an opportunity for doing what they do best to share their talents.”

Patrick J Adams was also not against it, saying: “I think Meghan is a fantastic actress. We’d be lucky to have her back in the industry.

“Sure. Mike and Rachel in Seattle. They gotta come down to LA, they gotta fix some stuff.

“If we got the phone call, if I got the phone call, I’m ready to suit up again. I love the show, I love the character and I loved working with all these people.”

What has Meghan Markle said about returning to Suits?

Meghan and Prince Harry (Mike Coppola via Getty Images)

The last Markle spoke about returning to acting at all, let alone Suits, was in 2022 in an interview with Vanity Fair.

Though the actor said you can never say never, she did state that there were no plans for her to return.

She said: “I left Suits right after the 100th episode, in 2018. I didn’t think I’d ever be in the entertainment industry again.

“But the entire culture has changed; streamers have changed things. The ability to create zeitgeist moments like we had in the ‘90s – where everyone would tune in at the same time for a show or gather for one moment – that doesn’t happen anymore.”

With all the news from NASA about asteroid 2024 YR4 and its likelihood of hitting our planet, talks of a potential world-ending celestial object has increased.

Luckily though, the 130-300 feet asteroid dropped from a 3.1 percent chance of entering our atmosphere to just 0.0027 percent, or one in 37,037 according to NASA.

However, when the CEO of SpaceX casually mentions that it’s just a ‘matter of time’ before an asteroid hits us, you naturally start worrying again.

Musk was the latest guest on Joe Rogan’s podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, where the two talked about a range of subjects, from the US government to his alleged ‘Nazi salute’.

In one segment, where Rogan begins to look at some structures taken from above on Mars, pointing out that they ‘look like ancient ruins’, as the pair begin speaking about alien civilisations.

“If you had ruins of something made of stone and it got hit by an asteroid millions and millions and millions of years ago who knows what it would look like right now,” Rogan pointed out, as Musk, who aims to send astronauts to Mars with the assistance of President Trump, suggested they ‘go there and check it out’.

Billionaire Musk thinks that we’ll get hit by a celestial object soon (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

The Tesla CEO went on, saying that we should have a ‘second planet’ to ‘preserve civilisation’, using Mars as an example.

“Let’s say hypothetically, maybe those are the ruins of a long dead civilisation – that will probably happen to Earth at some point, it’s a matter of time before we get hit by an asteroid,” he explained.

Musk went on to suggest: “Or maybe we do we annihilate ourselves with nuclear war or super volcanoes.”

Not exactly what you’d want to hear from someone part of the Department of Government Efficiency.

Rogan pointed out: “There’s a lot of things that could happen to us it’s not a bad idea to hedge your bets,” before Musk chipped in and suggested a ‘genetically engineered super virus’ could spell the end of the human race.

At the end of the day, who knows?

Let’s hope none of us live to see anything like this (Getty Stock Photo)

Musk also defended himself when it came to criticism over his alleged ‘Nazi salute’ following President Trump’s inauguration.

Highlighting that it was ‘meant in the most positive spirit possible’, Rogan pointed out: “You did it with a little enthusiasm that probably wouldn’t be recommended with hindsight.”

But Musk hit back at his critics, saying: “It’s deliberate propaganda. They know it was obviously not meant in a negative way. I’d literally said my heart goes out to you and the entire speech was very positive.

“I was being very enthusiastic about the future in space. It was a great crowd.”

He also called the allegations that the gesture was a ‘Nazi salute’ ‘coordinated propaganda’ from ‘the legacy media’, saying: “Hundreds of people saying it simultaneously, they just got their instructions.”

The iconic golden Academy Awards statuettes weren’t the only thing some of the attendees get to enjoy after the Oscars; some nominees also received a gift bag full of contents worth a whopping $216,190.

The 97th Academy Awards took place in Hollywood on March 2, with Ariana Grande, Timothée Chalamet and Demi Moore among the stars being recognized for their talents with nominations.

As part of the celebrations for the Oscars, certain lucky nominees got their hands on the ‘Everyone Wins’ gift bag designed to ‘pamper, delight and inspire’.

Demi Moore, Zoe Saldana and Cynthia Erivo were among those nominated (Emma McIntyre/WireImage)

Created by LA-based marketing agency Distinctive Assets, the ‘Everyone Wins’ nominee gift bag was given to 25 top acting and directing nominees, including Sebastian Stan, Cynthia Erivo, Demi Moore, Kieran Culkin and Zoe Saldaña.

It contains a total of 61 items, spanning everything from beauty essentials to vacations.

Check out the full list, and how much each item is worth, below:

• A Miage skincare gift set featuring four luxurious products
• $1m worth of personalized disaster recovery support from Bright Harbor ($3,500 available for each nominee, plus 10 $3,500 vouchers for them to share with fire victims)
• A $23,549 four-night stay at two award-winning luxury resorts in the Maldives: JOALI Maldives, the first art-immersive hotel in the Maldives, and JOALI BEING, the first and only wellbeing island in the Maldives
• A $90 curated selection of the L’Oréal Paris’ most iconic and newest Cosmetics and Hair Care products
• A $599 Nomatic Travel Pack

Timothee Chalamet is among the stars given a gift bag (Distinctive Assets)

• A $400 20-piece luxury gift box from Petty Pout, including the current Petty Pout product line
• An $8,500 five-night luxury wellness retreat offering personalized spa treatments, gourmet wellness cuisine and breathtaking views of the serene Sri Lankan hills courtesy of Santani
• A $400 collection of film-inspired merch from Alamo Drafthouse, including a $100 gift card plus exclusive, high-quality items like apparel, jewelry and collectibles
• A $25,000 3-month World Explorer membership with AncestryDNA
• Groundbreaking procedures offered by ArtLipo worth $25,000
• BAGCEIT – a small, lightweight, portable seat with retractable legs that holds purses, briefcases and bags of all types worth $55
• Products from the ‘Hermès of Marijuàna’, Beboe, including a Rose Gold Compact Mirror, Beboe branded cashmere socks and more, worth $160
• A $75 gourmet gift set from blanc par rouGe including an exclusive selection of maple gourmet products and a beautiful maple wood cheese serving board.
• The Boos Block cutting board ($250)
• Bored Rebel upscale unisex tee ($118)

The gift bag is worth more than $216,000 (Distinctive Assets)

• Brook37 The Atelier’s premium tea gift box ($94)
• Membership in the Hollywood Chapter of the Illuminati or a live show from Dr. Carl Christman, mentalist to the stars ($25,000)
• Sustainable luxury dog wear and toss pillows from Cate Brown studio ($495)
• A $5,200 stay at the 5-star Cotton House Hotel in Barcelona, Spain
• “The World’s Finest Pocket Squares” from Daniel Ashley Co. ($500)
• D22 Tonic toner from Danucera ($88)
• Dogwalkers cannabis pre-rolls ($194)
• EATABLE premium gourmet popcorn ($30)
• Frontera Wines ($6)
• A Function membership for access to 100+ lab tests to ‘unlock a whole-body view of your health – from your heart to your hormones, thyroid, stress levels, immunity, nutrients, toxins and much more’ ($499)
• Gammn backgammon board ($124)
• Greens First green powder – a nutrient-rich, antioxidant filled powerhouse with 49 superfoods, pre and probiotics, digestive enzymes, folate and fiber ($47)
• Tools from Greenworks ($180)
• A red light sleep therapy device from Helight ($139)

• Ierias Nama Sacred Glow Skincare Collection ($346)
• Deluxe ILIA Beauty gift bag including the Limitless Lash Mascara, Sunshift Cream Bronzer, Perfecting Buff Brush, the Complexion Brush, the Sculpting Brush, a Finishing Powder Brush and Clean Line Gel liner ($270)
• ‘Result-driven skincare’ from the Swiss brand INSTYTUTUM ($305)
• A Journey of Iceland – From Darkness to Light coffee table book by US writer Erin Boggs, Icelandic artist Einar Örn and featuring music by Icelandic musician Kaktus Einarsson ($70)
• Karma Nuts ($22)
• KITS Eyecare ($128)
• Kloth eco-friendly face cloth ($15)
• Krovblit exclusive 8×8” framed mini resin prints ($450)
• Complimentary $50,000 project management services from Maison Contractors, to assist with the rebuilding process, along with a 50% discount on construction services. Each celebrity gift can be redeemed for themselves or they can direct the opportunity to support victims of Los Angeles wildfires
• Salt & Surf Artisan Soap, Canadian Glacial Clay Face Masque and Kov Regenerative Moisturizing Cream from Mermaid Cove Cosmetics ($90)
• 2-in-1 Chocolate Silk Plant-Based Probiotic Protein Powder, 2-in-1 Vanilla Bean Plant-Based Probiotic Protein Powder, The Essential Shaker in both Cloud Blue and Cream and Digest + Debloat from Neue Theory ($255)
• An exclusive Jewelry Bar experience from OMGIGI ($750)

A total of 25 nominees receive the bags (Distinctive Assets)

• An exclusive $434 “Vision for Tomorrow” box from 1MD Nutrition featuring clinically validated, doctor-formulated VisionMD formula which supports eye health to maintain robust long-term vision
• The Overnight Travel Bags Passport Wallet ($125)
• A year’s supply of Oxygenetix aloe vera based breathable Oxygenating Foundation and Concealer ($1,190)
• Partake Bodycare Luxury Bath Soak ($40)
• PETA’s custom portable hammock emblazoned with the message “Let Monkeys Swing Free!” ($60)
• Handcrafted pretzels from Posh Pretzels ($25)
• Animal Face strain and balanced and blissful Afternoon Delight #4 strain from RYTHM, the nation’s leading premium cannabis brand ($231)
• A signed edition of Samantha Skye novel ($20)
• Sattaché Classic Bag for shoes ($195)
• Señorita hemp THC-infused non-alcoholic margarita ($80)
• Shinery Jewelry Wash and Radiance Towelettes ($50)

Sweet treats are among the gifted items (Distinctive Assets)

• The book Shrinkage: Manhood, Marriage and the Tumor that Tried to Kill Me by Bryan Bishop ($25)
• Skanties Luxurious Anti-Shapewear, ‘breathable, body-positive underwear designs that celebrate your natural shape’ ($167)
• The Saku Hana candle holder from Suko Stones ($150)
• The Heart Company vegan, Heart-Crafted perfume collection ($58)
• Merchandise from The Souled Store pop-culture themed lifestyle brand ($50)
• An immersive virtual session with 3d Wellness Retreats ($3,500)
• TruFru dark chocolate coated freeze-dried raspberries ($7)
• VEDI lipstick ($168)
• Hollywood Star Cookie Suites from Windy City Sweets ($165)

So just a few gifts, then…

Discussing the bags, Lash Fary, Founder of Distinctive Assets, said: “While our gifts may be famous for being fun and fabulous, they also serve as a means to elevate small businesses, minority-owned brands, female entrepreneurs and companies that give back. This year, on the heels of the historically tragic LA fires, we have found even more ways that our celebrity swag can do good in our community.

“Whether they pamper themselves or share these bountiful gifts as a care package for a friend who may have recently lost their home, we give these gifts not based on the recipients’ need but out of a desire to brighten someone’s day and to acknowledge a job well done.”

Distinctive Assets has noted that if the recipients of these gift bags didn’t redeem any of their gift certificates, the suggested retail of the physical products would equate to approximately $8,535. Still, that’s definitely a lot more than any party bag I’ve ever been given!