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By Mimosa Spencer PARIS (Reuters) -Victoria Beckham showed a collection of slip dresses, roomy suits and soft, leather jackets with crinkled edges for her namesake label's spring summer runway show, held at the 17th century Val-de-Grace abbey in Paris on Friday. Guests arrived after dark, crossing rain-slicked cobblestones to reach the cloisters inside. Models marched under the arched corridors in sharp-toed shoes, parading dresses cut in asymmetric shapes and uneven hems, the fabric bunched together in places, some covered with a dusting of spray paint. Trousers were low-waisted, cinched with thin belts and paired with tops that were slit open in front, while suit jackets came in boxy shapes, without lapels. Handbags included a roomy duffle bag, a structured camera bag and one that resembled an accordion. In written show notes, the brand described the collection as an "abstract adaptation of the coming-of-age wardrobe," noting that Beckham had spent time reviewing photos of herself as a young adult. Paris Fashion Week, which runs through October 7, features big name brands including Louis Vuitton, Dior, Chanel, Saint Laurent and Hermes. This season has featured a record number of designer debuts as brands across the industry seek creative reboots to spark interest from inflation-weary shoppers. (Reporting by Mimosa Spencer; Editing by Leslie Adler)

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(Reuters) -Taylor Swift's 12th studio album "The Life of a Showgirl" on Friday debuted to midnight Target runs, theater-release parties and glitzy pop-ups that lit up the United States, from New York to Los Angeles. "The Tortured Poets Department", her last album, had opened at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and moved the equivalent of 8 million albums in the U.S., according to music sales data from Luminate. The new record also looks set for a massive uptake from her global fan base, despite a mixed reception from the music press. Here's how the latest Swift release is gathering steam and engagement across platforms: Spotify ** Swift shattered a Spotify record for 2025 with "The Life of a Showgirl" ** By August 28, the album had more than 6 million pre-saves, becoming the most pre-saved album countdown page in platform history ** On October 3, the album became the most streamed on the platform in a single day this year, hitting the milestone in under 11 hours ** More than 1.2 million fans are listening to the album on the platform currently TikTok ** Swift was the most searched-for music artist globally over the past seven days, according to TikTok data ** In the month leading up to the release, TikTok said #TSthelifeofashowgirl was among the top hashtags related to the album, amassing 180,000 posts – a 5,500% month-on-month increase Album-fueled cinema rush ** AMC Entertainment's domestic box office forecast has been consistent at $25 million to $30 million for the weekend release of the "The Official Release Party of a Showgirl" companion movie, according to a person familiar with the matter ** Given the two‑week window from announcement to showtimes, no Thursday previews to boost Friday, and a $12 ticket price versus $19.98 for the Eras Tour, a domestic opening of $25 million to $30 million is realistic, the person said Recording Industry Association of America ** The Recording Industry Association of America said on Tuesday in a post on Instagram that Swift is now the first and only female artist in history to surpass 100 million album sales ** According to information available on the RIAA's website, she has sold 105 million albums to date and is sixth on the list of most albums sold after music legends like The Beatles, Garth Brooks, Elvis Presley, Eagles and Led Zeppelin. (Reporting by Kritika Lamba, Jaspreet Singh and Arsheeya Bajwa in Bengaluru; Editing by Devika Syamnath)

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By Luc Cohen and Jack Queen NEW YORK (Reuters) -Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced on Friday to more than four years in prison over his conviction on prostitution-related charges, with the judge rebuking the hip-hop mogul for subjecting two former girlfriends to years of abuse. Combs, 55, was stoic as U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian announced the 50-month sentence at the end of a day-long hearing in Manhattan federal court. He could be released in less than three years after receiving credit for the time he has already spent locked up at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since his September 16, 2024 arrest. Combs had faced a maximum possible sentence of 20 years behind bars over his conviction in July on two counts of arranging for paid male escorts to travel across state lines to take part in drug-fueled sexual performances with Combs' girlfriends while he recorded video and masturbated. The jury acquitted him on the more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking, which could have earned him a life sentence.  Those charges hinged on prosecutors' accusation that Combs used violence and threats to coerce two of his girlfriends – the rhythm and blues singer Casandra Ventura, and a woman known in court by the pseudonym Jane – to take part in the performances, sometimes known as "Freak Offs." COMBS APOLOGIZES  Despite his acquittal on those charges, Subramanian said a significant sentence was justified given the harm Combs had caused Ventura and Jane. "The court rejects the defense's attempt to characterize what happened here as merely intimate, consensual experiences, or just a sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll story," Subramanian said. "This was subjugation, and it drove both Ms. Ventura and Jane to thoughts of ending their lives." Combs pleaded not guilty and is expected to appeal his conviction. In addressing the court before Subramanian imposed the sentence, Combs apologized to Ventura and Jane and said he had learned his lesson.   "I know I'll never put my hands on another person again," said Combs, the founder of Bad Boy Records who is credited with elevating hip-hop's stature in American culture. The New York-born entrepreneur is one of the most prominent men in the entertainment industry to have faced trial on sex crimes charges. "While nothing can undo the trauma caused by Combs, the sentence imposed today recognizes the impact of the serious offenses he committed," Douglas Wigdor, a lawyer for Ventura, said in a statement.  COMBS' CHILDREN URGE LENIENCY Combs' lawyers acknowledged Combs had physically abused his girlfriends, but argued they willingly took part in the sexual performances. Defense lawyers said the appropriate sentence would have been 14 months, while prosecutors had pushed for a sentence of at least 11-1/4 years. At the hearing, prosecutor Christy Slavik said the judge should consider his abuse of his girlfriends.  "To not account for it now would be to let the defendant get away with years of domestic violence and abuse," Slavik said. Before Combs spoke, his children urged leniency for their father, telling Subramanian that he has become a better man in the year since his arrest. "We aren't here to excuse any of his mistakes," Combs' 18-year-old daughter Jessie Combs said through tears. "But your honor, he is still our dad, and we still need him present in our lives." Combs put his head down as his children spoke, and had tears in his eyes when their remarks concluded. Combs' lawyers also showed the court a video about his background and philanthropy. The video showed Combs playing with his children, speaking to public school students, and running in the New York Marathon to raise money for charity. Subramanian said prosecutors' request for a harsh sentence did not take into account mitigating factors, including Combs' charitable acts. At the end of the hearing, the judge thanked Ventura and Jane for testifying, and said they could encourage other women to report sexual abuse. "The number of people who you reached is incalculable," Subramanian said.  (Reporting by Luc Cohen and Jack Queen in New York; Editing by Noeleen Walder, Nick Zieminski and Bill Berkrot)

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