Model Ngone Ndiaye dies after buttock surgery

A promising career cut short by a procedure that promised perfection.

The irony of seeking perfection

Ah, the eternal search for beauty. Ngone Ndiaye, a model and influencer with a career on the rise, decided that her body was not “instagrammable” enough and opted for cosmetic surgery. The result? A tragedy that, ironically, went viral for the wrong reasons. Because, of course, what better way to immortalize yourself than with a headline about your own death?

The procedure that promised dream glutes

According to The Sun (a medium that, by the way, never exaggerates or dramatizes), the young woman traveled to Turkey to “correct” a BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift). Yes, that same procedure that celebrities love and serious doctors advise against. In case someone is not aware, BBL consists of taking fat from where there is excess (or where it hurts less) and putting it where society dictates that there should be more. In this case, the glutes. Because nothing says “empowerment” like reshaping your body to conform to imposed beauty standards.

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Ngone, who in 2008 was crowned “Miss Pikine” in Senegal, had almost 100,000 followers on Instagram. She shared fashion tips, makeup tips and, apparently, also inadvertent lessons about the risks of cosmetic surgery. Because who needs a reminder that these procedures are not a game? Well, apart from the thousands of people who continue to do them, of course.

The cruel paradox of digital fame

He lived in France, shone in West Africa and died on an operating table. All for wanting a rounder butt. Because, let’s be honest, in the age of social media, appearance is everything. Does talent matter? The personality? Of course not! What really counts is whether your silhouette fits the impossible standards that no one meets…except, perhaps, with a little surgical help (and a lot of Photoshop).

Her mother confirmed the news, adding another tragic chapter to the book of things you would never expect to say about your daughter. Meanwhile, his followers cry on the networks, some genuinely affected, others simply sharing the trending topic of the moment. Because in the digital age, even death is content.

Moral of the day: Beauty is priceless, but sometimes it has deadly consequences. Is it worth the risk? Well, that depends on how much you value your life… or your likes.

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Epstein's ex-girlfriend could receive millions, but her assets have shrunk.

Karyna Shuliak, a 37-year-old dentist from Belarus, was Jeffrey Epstein’s last partner. According to Department of Justice documents published by The New York Times, she could inherit up to $100 million from the convicted sex offender, who died in prison in 2019.

Relationship and will

Shuliak and Epstein had an eight-year relationship. They met when she was 21 and had just arrived in New York. Epstein called her his “favorite,” helping her get into Columbia Dental School and obtain permanent residency.

She managed his assets and was the last person Epstein called before he died. In a will signed on August 8, 2019, two days before his death, Epstein named her the primary beneficiary of his fortune, which included properties in Manhattan, Palm Beach, New Mexico, Paris, two private islands and a 33-carat diamond ring.

The trust and the victims

After Epstein’s death, the assets passed to the “1953 Trust”, a trust under judicial management. This fund has been used to pay compensation to victims of their crimes and cover legal expenses. Most of the properties have been sold or earmarked for compensation, so the final amount Shuliak will receive is still in the legal process.

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Green Day surprises at Comic-Con with concert from an ice cream truck

Billie Joe Armstrong gave a surprise show from an ice cream truck to promote the band's biopic.

Icy surprise in San Diego

From the roof of an ice cream truck, Billie Joe Armstrong gave a surprise concert at San Diego Comic-Con this Friday. The band promotes Nimrods, their next biographical film.

The vocalist performed “Basket Case” near Petco Park. Dozens of fans gathered to sing and enjoy the show.

During the activation, themed ice creams and t-shirts alluding to the film were distributed. This was reported by American media.

At the event were actors Mason Thames and Jenna Fischer, part of the cast of Nimrods. Fischer is known for her role as Pam Beesly on The Office.

While Armstrong led the presentation, his colleagues Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool handed out the ice creams.

Directed by Lee Kirk and starring Mason Thames, Nimrods will be released on August 14 in the United States.

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Comic-Con 2027: Marvel reveals Black Panther III and Ghost Rider

Marvel announces new Black Panther and confirms Gosling as Ghost Rider in 2028.

Marvel Studios took advantage of its presentation at San Diego Comic-Con International to announce two projects that will arrive in 2028: Black Panther III and Ghost Rider.

New heir for Wakanda

David Jonsson took the stage alongside director Ryan Coogler. Letitia Wright and Winston Duke greeted him with smiles. Jonsson will play the son of T’Challa, the character made famous by Chadwick Boseman.

“Thank you to this family that I have the honor and blessing to join. I don’t want to say too much, because I want to let the screen speak,” said the 32-year-old actor, known for Industry and Alien: Romulus.

The release of Black Panther III is scheduled for December 15, 2028. Boseman died in 2020. The first film in the franchise grossed more than $1.3 billion and was the first superhero film nominated for an Oscar for best film.

Gosling rides the infernal motorcycle

Ryan Gosling will repeat with director Shawn Levy in Ghost Rider. On the panel, Levy recalled his time in Hall H two years ago to promote Deadpool & Wolverine.

Gosling greeted Kevin Feige and confessed that he had wanted to play the character for a long time. His partner, Eva Mendes, starred alongside Nicolas Cage in the original 2007 version, before the Marvel cinematic universe. The rights have since reverted to Marvel Studios.

More surprises on the panel

Feige announced that Avengers: Endgame will be re-released in theaters on September 25 with new scenes that connect to Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for December 18.

A trailer showed Victor Von Doom (Robert Downey Jr.) bonding with Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal) and Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby). Sue calls Doom a broken person: “Everything he loved was taken away from him.” Downey Jr. joked calling them “best friends.”

Ryan Reynolds burst in from the audience dressed as a gray Deadpool. He asked Paul Rudd why Thor cried in the previous film. Rudd replied: “He is a Wrexham fan,” referring to the football team of which Reynolds is a part-owner.

The panel was the most anticipated of the event. Marvel seeks to reboot its brand, affected by the excess of series on Disney+ and mixed reviews of Captain America: Brave New World.

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