The Hedonist — Thursday, 16 April 2026

Melania Trump standing in the White House Cross Hall under dramatic spotlights, wearing an icy white designer suit, looking directly at the camera with sharp focus, 85mm portrait lens, vivid high-saturation colours, 4K HDR fashion photography.

Articles #

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MELANIA DENIES TACKY EPSTEIN LIES IN WHITE HOUSE SHOWDOWN #

The Cross Hall of the White House has seen many dramas, but none quite as icy as Thursday’s appearance by First Lady Melania Trump. Without warning, the usually invisible style icon materialized to demand an end to the 'defamatory' links between her and the late Jeffrey Epstein. It was a masterclass in strategic distance. Standing behind a golden lectern, she called the allegations pure fiction. Our sources say the West Wing was stunned by the move. The President reportedly didn't…

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VAL KILMER RETURNS TO BIG SCREEN AS DIGITAL GHOST #

Death is no longer a career-ending move in Hollywood. The trailer for 'As Deep as the Grave' debuted at CinemaCon this week, featuring a performance by Val Kilmer that is entirely synthetic. Thanks to generative AI and an hour of archival footage, the legendary actor is back with over sixty…

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AMAZON KIOSKS OFFER SAME DAY GLP-1 FOR THE ELITE #

The corner drugstore is officially dead. Amazon Pharmacy has partnered with Eli Lilly to bring Foundayo, the latest GLP-1 weight-loss miracle, directly to your door in hours. For those who can't wait for a delivery, new kiosks are popping up inside One Medical clinics. You walk in, get a 'personalized…

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TRUMP REVEALS GILDED ARCH TO DOMINATE DC SKYLINE #

Washington is getting a 250-foot face-lift. President Trump has unveiled plans for a massive triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Forget policy; this is about…

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SOCIALITES BUILD APP EMPIRES THROUGH CHIC VIBE CODING #

The 'sweaty nerd' is officially an obsolete accessory. The 'Vibe Coding' revolution is allowing socialites and non-technical founders to build software empires from their velvet sofas. New startup OpenBuilder just…

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In Brief #

TRUMP DELETES JESUS DOCTOR AI POST

The President sparked a social media firestorm by posting an AI image of himself as a Jesus-like doctor. He later deleted the post after a spat with Pope Leo over the war in Iran.

LA CHEERS AS DELIVERY ROBOTS BANNED

Los Angeles is moving toward a moratorium on sidewalk delivery robots. Critics say they are a nuisance, while fans mourn the loss of high-tech ease.

STAR TREK GAME VANISHES FROM STORES

Fans are scrambling to buy 'Star Trek: Resurgence' before it is pulled from digital storefronts. A licensing expiration is ending the mission for this 2023 hit.