Dita Von Teese feels ‘better than ever’ after turning 50

Dita Von Teese feels “better and stronger” than ever.
The 50-year-old burlesque dancer is nearing the end of her Glamonatrix Tour, and Dita has insisted that she actually feels better than ever before.
She explained: “I think I’ve been asked about my age and retirement since I was 30. So much needless stress and worry … it’s really a waste of time. And for what? Despite the fear that’s been instilled in me my entire life about ageing, I feel it’s important to go through the stages of life, doing what I believe in, for as long as I like it.
“I’m 50, but I feel better and stronger than I ever have … and I’m selling out 3,600-capacity theatres, so it doesn’t seem like the time to stop.”
Dita wears a number of eye-catching outfits during her Glamonatrix shows, and the burlesque dancer revealed that she’s a particular fan of her tiger tamer costume.
Speaking about her daring outfits, Dita told the New York Post newspaper’s Page Six column: “Glamonatrix is a term I came up with to describe the power of glamour. Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve been fascinated by art and vintage photos that depict fetishism, particularly the idea that certain types of clothing are considered risque and create desire beyond just sex.
“The tiger tamer costume is a favourite, especially the incredible boots Christian Louboutin created for it. He also did a pair of crotch-high patent leather Victorian-style button-up fetish boots in the spirit of John Willie, complete with spinning spurs.
“Christian and I have a lot of fun coming up with fantasy footwear that is truly museum-worthy, and downright precarious to walk in!”

Donald Trump has responded to Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris.

Less than an hour after Biden, 81, announced that he would no longer be seeking reelection on Sunday, July 21, Trump, 78, responded with a Truth Social post.

“Crooked Joe Biden was not fit to run for President, and is certainly not fit to serve – And never was! He only attained the position of President by lies, Fake News, and not leaving his Basement,” he wrote. “All those around him, including his Doctor and the Media, knew that he wasn’t capable of being President, and he wasn’t.’

“We will suffer greatly because of his presidency, but we will remedy the damage he has done very quickly,” he concluded. ‘MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

Biden announced his decision to drop out of the race and “focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President” in a statement shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Sunday. He subsequently offered his “full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee for our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.”

In his initial statement on X, addressed to “My Fellow Americans,” Biden began by writing, “Over the past three and a half years, we have made great progress as a Nation. Today, America has the strongest economy in the world. We’ve made historic investments in rebuilding our Nation, in lowering prescription drug costs for seniors, and in expanding affordable health care to a record number of Americans. We’ve provided critically needed care to a million veterans exposed to toxic substances. Passed the first gun safety law in 30 years. Appointed the first African American woman to the Supreme Court. And passed the most significant climate legislation in the history of the world.”

“America has never been better positioned to lead than we are today,” Biden continued. “I know none of this could have been done without you, the American people. Together, we overcame a once in a century pandemic and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. We’ve protected and preserved our Democracy. And we’ve revitalized and strengthened our alliances around the world.”

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The president — who formally declared that he would run for reelection on April 25, 2023 — went on to say that “it has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” before revealing that he is dropping out of the presidential race.

“And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” he said.

Biden said he will “speak to the Nation later this week in more detail about my decision,” but said, “For now, let me express my deepest gratitude to all those who have worked so hard to see me reelected.”