Fashion
A Conversation with Cody Rigsby, Peloton’s “King of Quarantine”
The Peloton instructor has emerged as a figure uniquely suited to a bleak moment, a rainbow in our collective cloud….



It’s another dark and dreary Tuesday morning in the time of rising COVID-19 numbers and winter scaries. Desperately seeking a mood-booster, I dig deep and find it within myself to mount the Peloton bike my husband planted in our living room. I power on the tablet affixed to the handlebars and select a 30-minute pop ride. Soon, I am giggling out loud.
“Indisputably… Kevin is the hottest Backstreet Boy,” instructor Cody Rigsby says with grave seriousness, pedaling furiously through a playlist of BSB, NSync, Destiny’s Child and Dannity Kane. “But A.J. is the most talented… Fight me!”
Rigsby, 33, is strapping, built like a Disney prince, with a perfectly coiffed mini pompadour and power quads that bulge from his bike shorts, and if only for this half-hour, he is a respite from the corona blues, a one-man warp to simpler times, with the fashion to match: He is no stranger to neon and sometimes wears a single, dangling lightning bolt earring. Immersed in Backstreet Boy power rankings, the gloom of the pandemic momentarily slips my mind.
“No matter where you are in the world, no matter how much money you have… we are all feeling this collective pain and this grief,” Rigsby later told me via Zoom from his New York apartment, wearing a hoodie and a Mickey Mouse baseball hat. In fact, the day he filmed the boy bands and girl group-themed ride, he himself was struggling through the early sundowns of daylight savings time. But imagining riders across the country, following along in dens and home gyms, he says, “it motivates me to be the light.”
As gyms and boutique fitness studios shuttered, Peloton boomed—the company’s revenue is up 172% over last year, according to one report—and Rigsby, with his unwavering cheer, sass and and flair for nostalgia, has emerged an instructor uniquely suited to a bleak moment, a rainbow in our collective cloud.
“I hate to say this, but someone called me the king of quarantine,” he tells me. “I was like, ‘I’ll take it.’” As a friend and Cody devotee put it: “I would be a much sadder human during this time without him.” Rigsby now records his classes (not just indoor cycling but strength, meditation and, pre-pandemic, deliciously fun dance cardio set to Marky Mark jams) in an empty studio at Peloton headquarters in New York, due to coronavirus security protocol. But there are legions of members tuning in—either to take the class live or at a later date. By the time I stream the boy band bonanza a week after it first airs, more than 100,000 Peloton members have tuned into the class for q-t with Cody (thanks to his continued presence in my living room, I consider us to be on a first-name basis).
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Ice Spice Stuns in Paris Fashion Week Photo Dump, Fans Celebrate Her Iconic Looks and Natural Glow

Ice Spice is showing that she’s not only a rising star in rap but also a true fashion icon. Recently, while in Milan, she brushed aside rumors about her dating football player Sauce Gardner and then took Paris Fashion Week by storm, leaving her fans in awe. In her latest series of Instagram photos, captioned “princess in paris,” she displayed an amazing mix of high-fashion styles, proving that she knows how to set trends. She flaunted various looks, from chic and cool to gracefully glamorous. Whether she was sporting wavy hair in a sheer dress or sleek and stylish in leather with straight hair, Ice Spice radiated confidence and creativity.
Some photos even featured her with fellow artists PinkPantheress and Chappell Roan, showing how well she blends music, culture, and fashion. Fans couldn’t help but shower her with compliments, celebrating her bold changes in style and her undeniable star quality. However, there was some chatter about her body along with the fashion talk. Some fans pointed out that Ice Spice seemed to have gained some weight, which reminded them of her earlier look, playfully nicknamed “Old Spice” by her followers.
While it’s easy for social media to focus on how celebrities change over time, it’s essential to remember that body image is a personal journey. As always, Ice Spice carries herself confidently, promoting self-acceptance and self-expression. No matter what others think, she embraces her individuality, balancing her artistry with a refreshing honesty that keeps fans engaged. Her time at Paris Fashion Week was a strong message. Ice Spice is determined to set her own. Whether she’s front row at the hottest fashion shows or casually sharing snapshots, the world is paying attention, and she’s making the most of every moment.
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Adin Ross Blindsided by Kanye West’s Controversial Gift, A Swastika Shirt With His Name

Adin Ross is a well known streamer in the hip-hop community, famous for showcasing some of the biggest artists in the genre. He has hosted viral interviews and has helped amplify the work of music giants like Drake, earning a reputation as a connector between artists and their fans. However, things took a shocking turn with Kanye West, and the relationship may be irreparable. In the past, Ross has expressed his admiration for West and even tried to collaborate with him on his stream. Recently, West made a bizarre attempt to reach out to Ross by gifting him a custom t-shirt with a Swastika and Ross’s name. This left Ross, who is Jewish, feeling horrified and betrayed.
The awkward moment unfolded during a FaceTime call that Ross recorded and shared with his followers. What started as a friendly chat quickly turned shocking when West unveiled the offensive t-shirt. Ross was visibly stunned, exclaiming, “What the f*ck?!” as he processed what he had just seen. He paused the video and turned to his audience to express his disbelief. “He has a shirt with a Swastika with my name on it,” he said, clearly disappointed and in shock. His viewers reacted with outrage and support for Ross, flooding the chat with their messages.
Throughout the call, Ross tried to keep his cool and handled the situation carefully. He later explained that some fans might have expected him to confront West more aggressively, but he felt the entire situation was just too absurd. “I know y’all are gonna say I didn’t stand up to him,” he noted, emphasizing that his calm reaction didn’t mean he supported West’s actions. This incident is just another episode in Kanye West’s ongoing controversies, but for Adin Ross, it feels like a personal betrayal.
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