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Maren Morris, Lana Del Rey and More Speak Out About Texas Floods
NEED TO KNOW
- Some of music’s biggest stars are taking to social media with statements about the devastating Texas floods
- The death toll has risen to at least 94 people from the Texas floods since Friday, July 4, according to officials
- Maren Morris, Lana Del Rey and more are speaking out
Musicians are raising awareness about the deadly Texas floods.
As the death toll has risen to at least 94 people from the Texas floods since Friday, July 4, according to officials, some of music’s biggest stars — from Maren Morris to Lana Del Rey — are taking to social media with statements about the devastating natural disaster.
The floods were spurred by nearly unprecedented rainfall that swelled the Guadalupe River, drowning portions of the state’s Hill Country.
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Camp Mystic, in Hunt, Texas, is a major site of the devastation so far, with 10 of its campers and one counselor still missing, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said, according to CNN.
Morris, 35, a Texas native, posted to Instagram on July 5 with photos from throughout her time in the region. “thinking of my home state right now. the floods are devastating and people are still missing,” she wrote in the post’s caption.
“there are several places to donate but i’ll be donating to an incredibly impactful fund called the Texas Hill Country Community Foundation,” continued the “My Church” artist. “they’ve set up a specific fund to support local efforts (nonprofits, local government, first responders and local shelters).”
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Del Rey, 40, posted a note to the social media platform as well. “I want to say how sorry I am for so many people’s losses in Kerr County and beyond in Texas,” began the singer, who isn’t from the Lone Star State but has drawn inspiration from the region for songs including 2023’s “Paris, Texas.”
“We’ve been thinking of you every day since the floods,” she wrote. “All of my prayers are with you every moment of the day this week and may all the angels be with you as you search for even more lost loved ones.”
The “Ride” artist continued, “I’m so sorry for everyone who’s going through this. It’s truly unprecedented and I can’t even imagine it. All my love.”
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Billie Eilish reposted a video of the floods that was originally shared by the official account of Texas Parks and Wildlife to her own Instagram Stories. “this is so sad,” she wrote. “sending love to Texas.”
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Shakira posted to her X account ahead of a July 5 performance at the Alamodome in San Antonio and wrote, “Our hearts and prayers are with those affected by the flood in Central Texas.”
“We are donating a portion of tonight’s show proceeds to Catholic Charities of San Antonio, who are providing disaster relief to the families impacted,” she added. “If you would like to join me in donating, please click on the link below. Your help is important and appreciated.”
Hilary Duff, who originally hails from the Houston area, posted to Instagram with a lengthy note about the floods.
“Heartbroken doesn’t begin to cover it. Consumed. Obsessed. Praying for even a shred of a miracle — to find a child alive in the wake of this boundless disaster,” she began. “Tears fall every time I imagine one of these families receiving bad news… waiting… or entire families lost. Just gone. It’s too much to comprehend.”
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She continued, “Beautiful Texas, I love you. To all the boots on the ground — I love you. To those facing tremendous, impossible loss — we are looking at their beautiful faces, embossing them in our minds. We will remember them. Bright lights, gone far too soon.”
The “Sparks” singer, 37, added, “I was — and will forever be — that girl with a wild hearted, fierce love for my barefoot summers at camp in the Texas Hill country. It imprints on your soul. It changes your identity. It’s a realm of true magic. You could never imagine an ending this tragic.”
“I’m just so deeply, absolutely sorry,” said Duff. “Your loss is felt across the world.”
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Miranda Lambert, a Texas native, posted on Instagram that she and her nonprofit MuttNation are working on supporting the pet community affected by the unprecedented rainfall and subsequent flooding.
“Hey y’all. Just wanted to jump on here and say how devastated we are to hear about the floods in south and central Texas. I can’t even come up with any words for the loss that everybody’s suffering,” Lambert, 41, began in the video.
“MuttNation Foundation is working really closely with Kerrville Pets Alive as we speak to try to get more info and figure out where the needs are to support the pet community and pet owners in the disaster. We will have more info as it goes, but I’ll post everything that I know to post right now.”
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“So y’all join with us and try to help out as much as you can and keep sending prayers and I’ll keep you posted,” concluded Lambert.
She also shared ways to help the animals impacted by the floods on her Instagram Stories, such as fostering, volunteering with transporting supplies and remote data entry, dropping off supplies at shelters, reporting missing and found pets and donating.
Fans can donate through MuttNation’s website and Instagram with a goal of raising $15K. As of publishing, the foundation has raised over $14K.
To learn how to help support the victims and recovery efforts from the Texas floods, click here.
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Oprah’s Roomy Cargo Pants Are a Go-To Fall Style
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Welcome to The Blueprint, where we break down the celebrity looks we want to wear right now and build them back up, piece by piece.
Oprah Winfrey is committed to cargo pants, so it’s obvious I have to break up with my boring pocketless pants as soon as possible.
Last fall in New York City, the media mogul wore a pair of big-pocket pants (a style she’s worn before) that prompted a light-bulb realization: I fear I have not given cargos a fighting chance. And for what? Boring pants that only have hidden pockets, or, in many cases, faux ones that can’t even stash a phone.
Not long before Oprah showed off her brown cargos, Gwyneth Paltrow wore a navy blue pair with a cropped trench coat. That gives me another reason to feel confident about trying this offbeat pants style.
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The rest of Oprah’s look was grand, too: Her purple sweater was ideal for fall thanks to its three-quarter sleeves, plus her comfy sneakers finished it with polished comfort (she also wore heels with the outfit at another point in the day, but let’s keep it casual). We rounded up similar big-pocket pants, sweaters, and kicks inspired by the TV icon.
Oprah’s Outfit Blueprint
MoFiz Cargo Capris, $37 with coupon
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When I use regular pockets, I’m super careful because, most of the time, they’re not deep enough, so things tend to fall out when I’m sitting. In other words, they’re not that secure, and that’s why I’m picking out pants with pockets that have more room or more compartments.
These from Amazon are “very durable” and “silky” to the touch, per the reviews. Also, according to one shopper who wore them while hiking, “The pockets were big enough to hold my phone and Chapstick, so I didn’t have to carry a big bag.” They also have drawstring cuffs, so you can tie them up if you don’t want to dirty them when walking around outdoors.
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I can’t stand feeling like an overstuffed burrito with a thick sweater packed into an even thicker coat in the fall or winter. So, I usually choose thinner layers, but I want them to keep me at least a little warm. This turtleneck “feels more like a light sweater than a T-shirt,” according to one shopper, and it has been worn under dresses and blazers, per many others.
The purple shade here is a little lighter than Oprah’s, but the three-quarter-length sleeves are, in my opinion, the most important thing to focus on here.
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Oprah also pulled a sneaky move when she did a little shoe change. We don’t know which pair came first — heels or sneakers — but I personally am a “go comfortable or go home” shoe gal, so I’m choosing option B.
In my book, suede makes anything more fall-worthy, but it can be tricky on shoes. I don’t want to have to spritz a protectant spray all over, so a pair with just a little bit of the soft texture feels easier to manage long term. The soles on these look serrated like Oprah’s, which make me believe that they’d be incredibly grippy.
Keep scrolling to shop more Amazon finds inspired by Oprah’s outfit, including more brown cargo pants, purple three-quarter-sleeve tops, and white sneakers.
Moosehill Wide-Leg Cargo Pants
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Lepunuo High-Waisted Cargo Pants
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Dokotoo Striped Knit Pullover Sweater, $32 with coupon
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Sernial White Platform Sneakers
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Karlie Kloss welcomes third baby with husband Joshua Kushner

Karlie Kloss’ brood just got bigger.
The model has given birth to her and husband Joshua Kushner’s third baby — a girl. Kushner announced the news via Instagram Saturday by posting a photo of the newborn and revealing her name: “Rae Florence 9.18.2025 🤍.”
The former Victoria’s Secret Angel announced her pregnancy news in a March Instagram post debuting her bump.
“Three’s a party 🥹🫶🎉,” Kloss wrote at the time.
The caption referenced her and Kushner’s eldest two children — sons Levi and Elijah — who appeared in the social media upload.
Levi was born in March 2021, followed by Elijah in July 2023.
While awaiting baby No. 3, Kloss continued to show off her budding belly at the Met Gala, WNBA games and more events.
She rocked a black off-the-shoulder gown to ring in Kushner’s 40th birthday at a star-studded bash in June.
“I have loved growing up together, and can’t wait to grow old together,” Kloss captioned a celebratory tribute to the “love of [her] life and best friend” via Instagram.
The Kode With Klossy founder and Kushner have been together since 2012.
The businessman got down on one knee in July 2018, and the duo walked down the aisle in upstate New York three months post-proposal.
The duo went on to have a second wedding ceremony in Wyoming in 2019.
Although the pair primarily keep their romance out of the public eye over the years, Kloss insisted to Net-a-Porter in 2018 that they “have nothing to hide.”
In May, she explained to “Aspire” podcast listeners that their “partnership is so solid” because they met when she was a teenager.
“We’ve grown up together,” Kloss gushed. “He’s always been my biggest champion.”
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Prince Harry Made Secret Visit to Another Member of Royal Family During U.K. Trip
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NEED TO KNOW
- Prince Harry’s four-day visit to the U.K. included a secret visit to another member of the royal family
- According to Hello!, Harry visited Kensington Palace to pay his respects to Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, following the death of his wife, Katharine, the Duchess of Kent
- Harry “loved catching up with family, friends and colleagues” during his trip to Britain, a source said
Prince Harry’s four-day visit to the U.K. included a reunion with his father, King Charles, after nearly two years, as well as a secret visit to another member of the royal family.
According to a report from Hello! published on Saturday, Sept. 20, Harry, 41, privately visited Kensington Palace to “personally pay his respects and offer condolences” to Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, following the death of his wife, Katharine, the Duchess of Kent. She died on Sept. 4 at the age of 92.
Although Harry was not able to attend Katharine’s funeral on Sept. 16, as he had already left the U.K., a source close to the Duke of Sussex told the outlet that he “loved catching up with family, friends and colleagues.”
“His only regret was not being able to stay longer and see more people, but the meetings in Ukraine had been in the diary for a long time, and it mattered to him to be there in person to see the Invictus Games Foundation’s growing work and the progress at Superhumans,” the source added.
“The whole trip felt like a real success for everyone involved,” the source said. “His passion for his patronages and the causes he cares about hasn’t dimmed one bit — he’s already buzzing to get back and do more.”
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The Duke of Sussex made several public appearances during his U.K. trip, including at the WellChild Awards in London on Sept. 8, where he crouched to greet children, wrapped families in hugs and cracked jokes. In Nottingham the next day, he danced into a room at the Community Recording Studio (CRS), laughing and bantering with young activists.
“He’s still the same person,” said CRS’s Trevor Rose. “He wants to feel the energy here. He cares — and that’s the main thing.”
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One of the most newsworthy moments came when Harry arrived at Clarence House on Sept. 10, and disappeared inside for a long-awaited, private meeting with King Charles. He emerged just under one hour later — and experts were quick to point out that this visit could be the first step on the road to reconciliation with his father.
“It’s a massive step in the right direction,” Queen Elizabeth’s former spokeswoman Ailsa Anderson told PEOPLE following the historic meeting. “It’s a building of trust.”
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Harry and the King, 76, have been estranged for more than 18 months. As PEOPLE previously reported, the meeting not only served as a chance for the Duke of Sussex to rekindle his relationship with his father, but also with his brother, Prince William.
While the encounter marked a hopeful step forward, royal insiders caution that a long road lies ahead before full reconciliation can take place.
“It shows the way forward,” an insider with ties to both sides told PEOPLE. “It is a good starting point.”
Just a few days after the meeting, Harry made a surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, with his Invictus Games Foundation and spoke with The Guardian while there.
“The focus really has to be on my dad,” he said, while also acknowledging his past revelations in interviews and his memoir Spare. “My conscience is clear.”
When asked if he will ever bring his children to the U.K. despite his security concerns, Harry told the outlet, “Yes, I would. This week has definitely brought that closer.”
“Whatever has gone on in the past, it is good to see the family trying to repair itself or communicate at least,” a source with close ties to the palace added to PEOPLE. “Everyone has to have compassion for all sides.”
After visiting the U.K. and Ukraine, Harry returned to Montecito, Calif., to be with wife Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4. On Saturday, Sept. 20, Meghan, 44, and Harry stepped out together to the One805LIVE! concert, which supports Santa Barbara County’s first responders and was held at Kevin Costner‘s oceanside estate in California.
