Move over, Steve Carell, there’s a new 40-year-old virgin. Rhasha Newkirk, a 42-year-old divorced virgin who is interested in BDSM, is one of the subjects of TLC’s new reality series “Virgins” (premiering Monday, June 9 at 9 p.m.). “I actually feel great about being a virgin,” Newkirk, who lives in Jacksonville, FL, exclusively told The … Read more
Give it a whack. Spanking for pleasure can be empowering and bring couples closer together, sexperts claim — urging those looking to level up their love lives to drag the antiquated childhood disciplinary act away from the woodshed and into the boudoir. “Often stigmatized as abusive by those who don’t understand BDSM, within a consenting and … Read more
It’s not easy keeping up with Kim’s scandals. Billionaire beauty mogul Kim Kardashian faced a fresh wave of backlash Monday after being named an ambassador for the embattled Balenciaga brand. “For several years now, Balenciaga’s designs have been a part of my many looks — and some of my most iconic fashion moments. This historic … Read more
Gabriele Galimberti, the photographer who shot Balenciaga’s controversial ad campaign which pictured young children both holding teddy bears dressed in BDSM-like harnesses, now fears for his life as death threats are pouring in towards him. “I get messages like ‘we know where you live.’ ‘We are coming to kill you and your family.’ ‘We are … Read more
After weeks of silence, Balenciaga’s controversial creative director Demna has finally addressed the BDSM ad scandal torched online for incorporating children with bondage gear and allegations of normalizing sexual fetishization and abuse of children. The Georgian fashion designer, who goes only by his first name, posted a lengthy statement on Instagram, vowing to “engage with … Read more
They weren’t content to grin and “bear” it. Amid fierce backlash, Balenciaga has apologized for the controversial ad campaign that depicted kids alongside bondage-style attire and a child pornography court ruling. The Kering-owned fashion house released its mea culpa in an Instagram post on Monday afternoon. “We strongly condemn child abuse; it was never our intent … Read more
Balenciaga could suffer a major financial hit — and lasting damage to its coveted brand — after the pricey luxury label ran an ad campaign with children holding teddy bears wearing sexual bondage gear, industry experts told The Post. The flap unfolded last week when the Spanish fashion brand apologized for the revolting campaign. It … Read more
It was in beary bad taste. The photographer who shot the controversial Balenciaga ad featuring BDSM teddy bears modeled by children has finally broken his silence. Gabriele Galimberti issued a statement on Instagram Wednesday morning after the inappropriate ad was pulled by the fashion house. “Following the hundreds of hate mails and messages I received … Read more