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Serena Williams’ wildly controversial US Open loss to Naomi Osaka was marked by angry exchanges between the tennis superstar and umpire Carlos Ramos. It looks like the controversy over Williams’ behavior—she told the ump he was a liar and demanded an apology—isn’t going away anytime soon.

Williams is perhaps the greatest woman to ever play the game, and one of the keys to her greatness is how she’s overcome racism and sexism at every turn. An offensive cartoon (see above) published in an Australian newspaper was a double-barreled example of those challenges.

It depicts an angry, ugly caricature of Williams stomping her racket, a pacifier on the court by her side. 

Williams’ anger at Ramos docking her a game was indeed intense, and she did break her racket. Plenty of sports commentators have since criticized how she handled things, calling her petulant, referring to her “tantrum.” 

Mark Knight, the Australian editorial cartoonist who drew the picture for the Melbourne Herald Sun, replied Tuesday to widespread criticisms that his portrayal was intensely racist.

Speaking to an Australian radio talk show, Knight was obviously anything but repentant.

The world’s gone crazy. It’s a cartoon about poor behaviour. It’s nothing to do with race. I drew this cartoon on Monday night, I saw the world’s greatest tennis player spit the dummy. She’s great to draw, she’s a powerful figure, she’s strongly built. I’m sorry it’s been taken by social media and distorted so much.

“Spit the dummy” is an Aussie slang term used to describe an adult throwing a childlike tantrum.

Knight can double down all he likes, but Williams fans using social media—like Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling—aren’t having it.

Knight certainly has defenders—but many are Australians who know absolutely nothing about America’s history of racism as it has been reflected in cartoons since the Civil War. Cartoons that look a lot like his in their exaggerated, hateful portrayals of African Americans.

Freedom of the press is a great thing, but that doesn’t mean anyone has to put up with this kind of nonsense.

Thoughts?

Drake must be singing “In My Feelings” after missing out on a dream date with former Maxim Cover Girl Heidi Klum.

Earlier this year, the German supermodel revealed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that she had a major crush on the rapper. On Tuesday’s show, Klum, 45, revealed that Drake actually texted her and asked to go on a date afterwards.

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Sadly for Drake, 31, Klum met her current boyfriend, Tokio Hotel guitarist Tom Kaulitz right before he texted her, and she never wrote him back.

“Sorry, Drake,” Klum said on the show. “You snooze, you lose. He was basically like a week too late.”

 “I never texted him back because I found the love of my life,” she said of Kaulitz.

“Like, what do you say? Like, ‘Do you want to go out?’? And I’m like, ‘No’? It’s better not to say anything,” she said. “I’m embarrassed about it.”

Klum apologized for ghosting the “In My Feelings” rapper, saying, “Drake, I’m sorry I didn’t text you back, but yeah, you’re cool. I still love your music.”

Tough break, Drake. Here’s some pics that show exactly what you’re missing.

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Lexus’ new luxury yacht is even larger, grander and more powerful than the the stunning sport yacht concept the Japanese automotive company unveiled last year. 

The 65-foot LY 650 is set to join the LS sedan, LX SUV and LC coupe has fourth Lexus flagship vehicle. Executive vice president Shigeki Tomoyama commissioned the Marquis-Larson Boat Group to “present a dream-like vision of the luxury lifestyle; one where the Lexus Yacht expands the potential of Lexus mobility to the ocean.”

Viewed from the profile, the subtle rise and fall of the yacht’s quintessentially Lexus lines flow into rising, broad hips of the rear. 

The expert bespoke builders continue luxe design features into the interior. A roomy main lounge area boasts a thoughtfully decorated bar area complete with stainless steel accents, stylish seating, a flat screen TV and walls of windows that offer sweeping panoramic views. 

According to Forbes, below-deck sleeping quarters and staterooms can accommodate up to 15 guests, making the ship a viable option for multiday excursions. 

Performance specs are forthcoming, but a press release lists the 12.8-liter, in-line 6-cylinder Volvo IPS 1350 as an optional power plant. The 1,000-horsepower maritime engine is the most powerful Volvo has ever made and is designed to service watercraft nearly twice the size of LY 650. 

It’s safe to say that Lexus’ flagship yacht is going to be plenty quick. 

The first Lexus LY 650 is set to make its worldwide debut in late 2019, but you can get your first look at this striking dream boat in the gallery above.

While technically wedding season takes place smack-dab in the middle of summer (June is often the most popular month), we find that another super-popular time for couples to say “I do” is October. The weather is just getting nice and crisp, the leaves are turning, and romance is definitely in the air.

All that is fine and swell, but dressing for such an affair as a guest can be quite the challenge. It’s often too cold for your go-to slip dresses, and strappy sandals are pretty much out of season. What’s a stylish girl to do?

Let the professionals help you with this daunting task. Keep scrolling to see, once and for all, the best tactics for dressing for an October wedding.

Looking for some bridal inspiration? Take a look at the prettiest wedding-day designs, straight from New York Bridal Fashion Week.

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This post was published at an earlier date and has been updated.

No matter your personal style preference, if there’s one universal go-to for fall wedding dressing, it’s luxe fabrics. This season is all about velvet, satin, silk, and lace. Get in on the trend and turn heads with eye-catching materials that are plenty dressy for the occasion.

To keep the focus on what’s really important this Thanksgiving (i.e. pigging out on pecan pie, taking endless pictures of your baby niece, and staking out a prime TV-watching spot on the couch), we’ve got your wardrobe situation all planned out. Luckily, the ideas below can be created with a beautiful new faux fur or with your old winter trench. Whether your holiday is in a big city or a rural town, these outfits go over just as well as your mom’s infamous stuffing.

From several ways to style an oversize sweater to a plaid outfit designed for lazy lounging, each look is sure to impress your relatives while still allowing room for an extra helping of turkey—we promise.

Click through for 15 stylish, laid-back outfits perfect for a day of eating and lounging.

Coming up with a Halloween costume that hasn’t been done a million times and that you’re excited to put together and wear for a night is a bit of a tall order, but it can be done. So how does one find the perfect Halloween costume idea—you know, the one that’s equal parts unique, alluring, and impressive? 

The answer is simple: By turning to our seasoned panel of experts in everything cool, the It girls of the fashion world, of course. To give you a jump start, we did some celebrity research ourselves and we’re sharing an assortment of creative ideas from Alexa Chung, Mary-Kate Olsen, Kate Moss, and more, including everything from fashionable spins on classic costumes to inspired takes on movie characters. Get a head start on your Halloween costume this year by bookmarking these supremely stylish ideas. Plus, shop the essentials you need to re-create each creative look. 

Check out 15 fashion girl–approved Halloween ideas below. 

Nike loves to hype all of its sneaker releases—using terms like “legendary” and “iconic” to describe its newest shoes—but the brand’s latest product description just might top them all. Nike is calling the Air Presto Mid Utility x Acronym Sneakers ($200) truly out-of-this-world—and we’re intrigued.

“NikeLab and Acronym co-founder Erollson Hugh join forces to bring to life a reproduction like no other,” the product description reads. “One inspired by a brighter tomorrow and technologically modified for a more expressive human experience. Technical utility and functional design come together in aesthetic harmony— delivering a product that transcends the limitations of time and space.”

Scroll down to see the shoes in question, which officially launch at 10 a.m. ET on September 20.

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Back in March of this year, Meghan Markle stepped out for an event in Birmingham, England, wearing a gorgeous navy wool topcoat from J.Crew. Of course, it came as no surprise when the fall staple was completely out of stock on the retailer’s site just minutes after the Dutchess of Sussex was spotted in it (the Meghan Markle effect is real, folks). The good news is that restocks are usually on the horizon, and they’re something we pay very close attention to, especially if it pertains to an affordable (the coat is priced at $298) royalty-approved piece. Now, we’re excited to share that his stunning navy wool J.Crew coat is finally back—but it’s already selling out crazy fast.

Right now, the coat is still available in some sizes. The good news? The sold-out styles have an estimated shipping date of September 12, which really isn’t that far out. The even better news? You’ll most likely receive this elegant Meghan Markle–approved piece well before the cool fall temperatures settle in. Have your credit cards ready? Read on to shop Meghan Markle’s navy wrap coat before it’s gone and then scoop up other fall coats we’re currently coveting for the new season.