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Rihanna talks fashion, motherhood, and finding her style groove again after “Mom Mode”

Rihanna opened up about how motherhood has subtly shifted her fashion sense and, for the first time in a while, shared her struggle to rediscover the fun she once found in dressing up. Known for her bold, boundary pushing fashion choices and iconic status in the style world, Rihanna has always turned heads with her looks. Yet, as her role as a mother to her son with A$AP Rocky has flourished, she admits that fashion has taken a back seat. “Getting dressed feels like a fight now,” Rihanna confessed. “Everything is so… logical. What makes sense? What’s easy? What’s fast?” For the pop star turned business mogul, the pre-mom days were filled with effortless fashion choices.

Now, every trip to the closet is a challenge. The excitement that once came from pairing bold pieces together has been replaced with a fog of practicality. The energy required to put together an outfit, balance makeup and hair, and make sure everything aligns is a process Rihanna no longer takes lightly. While we’ve still seen glimpses of her undeniable style on the red carpet and in her daily life, Rihanna admitted that motherhood has shifted her focus. And who can blame her? After all, being a mom is a full-time job in itself.

However, Rihanna’s recent reflections point to a gradual return of that playful spirit as she carves out time for herself, making space for her inner fashionista to return. In the interview, she reminisced about the days when fashion was purely fun, and it’s clear that she misses that spark. But as with everything else in her life, she’s approaching it with a careful, thought out approach no longer rushing through it but savoring the moments of joy fashion brings. Rihanna is slowly finding her way back into the fashion world.

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“Summer Is Gone” by Anjalts is an ode to fading romance”

“Summer Is Gone,” a pop song by Anjalts, is thoughtful and emotionally very clear, and it feels like the last golden hour before fall truly sets in. The song is a melancholy reflection on the changing seasons and a fading romance. It has both a sting and warmth, drawing you toward some space of reflection that feels cinematic.

The production of “Summer Is Gone” sounds bright like a half-forgotten memory you can almost reach out and touch, but can never fully revive. Anjalts, a solid producer and storyteller, delivers quiet emotion, and the performance allows you to attach your own memories while maintaining its specific roots.

The song, the production, and the mood all connect so well that it feels like the seasons are changing. But beneath that ease is a deeper emotional current, a quiet awareness that something beautiful has stopped. As a prolific songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Anjalts continues to prove versatility with diverse styles and artistic vision. “Summer Is Gone” also touches on growth, reflection, and memories that follow us. It waits to remind us, touch us, that there is still ugliness or beauty to remember in the ending.

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Luke Panayiotou crafts intimacy and discovers love and purpose on “Am I In Love Again?” EP

“Am I In Love Again?” by Luke Panayiotou arrives as a quiet confession after years of silence, an intimate, self-made EP that’s his first release after a five-year hiatus, and it sounds so honest. This 3-song, 12-minute project is a reintroduction, and everything was written, performed, and arranged by the artist.

And since the EP combines acoustic, folk, rock, and ambient singer-songwriter sounds, it has a natural, personal feel. The recording was done at Oscillate Recording Studios in Knutsford/ Manchester with a warmth that allows Panayiotou’s vocals to shine through. The most emotional song on the EP is the title track, “Am I in Love Again.” It quietly examines falling back in love, the short bursts of overwhelming emotion that help you remember why you fell for someone in the first place.

“Back Around” tells a more contemplative story of perseverance. It’s about setbacks and the quiet resolve to continue, even when it feels like you’re on the verge of success. “Wherever I Go” is a triumphant end to the EP. Its upbeat, unifying energy celebrates connection, romantic, platonic, or otherwise. It accomplishes this by casting loyalty and presence in a more favorable light.

Panayiotou defines every aspect of “Am I In Love Again?,” from the songs to the cover art. This lends the work a cohesive artistic vision that feels both personal and enveloping. This EP shows that sometimes you need to take a step back to step forward with clarity and purpose.