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Nicole Kidman, Ariana Grande on fame in era of social media: ‘Drastic’
Nicole Kidman, with Ariana Grande, is reflecting on how fame has changed in the age of social media, and what she’s learning from her own children as she navigates it.
In a candid conversation with Ariana Grande for Interview Magazine, the 58-year-old actress opened up about trying to adopt a certain kind of strength she sees in her teenage daughters.
Grande, now 32 and fresh off her role as Glinda in Wicked: For Good, shared how overwhelming the shift into global superstardom felt for her.
She described it as a “big adjustment” that came after her life changed in a “very drastic way.”
Kidman immediately understood, explaining that when fame hits early, “you’re put into this fishbowl and everything is dissected.”
She said it can spiral quickly into overthinking, fear and hurt until you start to feel like, “Now I don’t want to go out. I don’t want to venture into this world.”
Kidman said the tug-of-war between gratitude and pressure is universal, but she believes young people today navigate it differently.
As a mom to four children, Bella, 32, and Connor, 30, with Tom Cruise, and Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14, with Keith Urban, she’s watched her youngest daughters handle online scrutiny in a way she never could at their age.
“I think they have an armor that we didn’t get,” she said. Growing up without social media meant she never developed the resilience her daughters seem to have naturally.
According to Kidman, “The very, very young now have already gone, ‘We know exactly how to handle this.’ They don’t take a lot of things personally. They shrug it off.”
Grande admitted she sometimes wishes she had that same ease, saying she wants “a little dose of that” confidence. Kidman agreed immediately: “We need that lesson.”
Grande added that trying to maintain that mindset constantly could feel like too much, explaining that at times she realized, “This is my ego doing this.”
She questioned whether the emotional “dance” that comes with public attention should really be part of being an artist at all.
Kidman encouraged her toward what Grande called “the spiritually enlightened route,” but the singer admitted she still loves the idea of speaking freely like younger generations do.
“I actually would rather go the cool young person route and just say what’s on my mind sometimes,” Grande said, though she added with a laugh that she usually ends up doing “a meditation and move on.”
Together, the two stars offered a grounded, honest look at how fame feels different today, and why the next generation might be handling it better than anyone expected.
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Ron King talks about his mission to protect donkeys, misconceptions and how they bring joy
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US revokes over 100,000 visas, targeting tourists, students, workers
In its ongoing anti-immigration move, the US has revoked over 100,000 visas, affecting tourists, international students, and skilled workers.
Marking a substantial uptick from the 40,000 revocations in 2024, the figure reflects stricter enforcement measures under US President Donald Trump’s second term.
Officials from the Trump administration stated that the crackdown is aimed at improving public safety and ensuring compliance with US immigration laws.
“US authorities are increasingly using court and police data to ensure visa holders comply fully with the law,” a State Department official stated.
Who’s affected by ongoing US visa cancellations?
The largest group affected by the current halt in US visa processing comprises those holding B1, B2, and B1/B2 visas, many of whom faced cancellations due to overstays or unauthorised work.
Around 8,000 student visas were revoked, of which nearly 500 were linked to drug offences. 2,500 cancellations impacted skilled professionals, including H-1B visa holders.
The US authorities are also targeting travellers with criminal records, including DUI, assault, theft, fraud, and drug-related offences.
This revocation campaign is part of a stricter policy aimed at improving data-sharing between government agencies.
An executive order signed on Trump’s first day in office allows authorities to cancel visas even after entry. Officials emphasised that visas are privileges, not guarantees, and that even minor violations will no longer be ignored.
Travellers within the US may face deportation, and those abroad are barred from entry. Affected individuals are advised to consult immigration lawyers, review revocation notices, and maintain transparency in future applications.
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Prince Harry’s cousin Amelia Windsor tries to be his replacement in royal family
King Charles has one big royal seat empty since Meghan Markle has left for America with her family.
Trying to be the fit for this role, Prince Harry’s cousin Lady Amelia Windsor has stepped out to catch attention in black.
The 30 year old was at the premiere of Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials, wearing a gown by Percy Langley that was as elegant as it was intentional.
Fashion followers were quick to spot that this wasn’t the dress’s first outing.
Known for championing sustainable style long before it became a buzzword, Lady Amelia has worn the gown on multiple occasions, reinforcing her belief that true luxury lies in rewearing.
Whispers are now swirling that she could be stepping into a whole new chapter of her life .
Although neither she nor her rumored partner have confirmed anything yet but according to insider she may soon be engaged to her long-term boyfriend, property developer Ollie Lewis.
Amelia is currently 44th in line to the throne and has been linked with Lewis for several years, and fans of the couple have enjoyed watching their relationship grow from festival flings to public appearances on major social stages.
Their story first attracted attention at Glastonbury 2023, where the pair were photographed hugging and kissing amid the crowds even alongside her sister Lady Marina and her now-fiancé, Nico Macauley.
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