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Crisscrossing the country for the cuisine — and the culture! Padma Lakshmi is back for season 2 of Taste the Nation, and Us Weekly has the exclusive first look at the latest installment.

Padma Lakshmi and her daughter had quite the night out!The host stepped out with her 13-year-old daughter, Krishna, at the 2023 Blossom Ball at Cipriani in New York City on Monday evening, where they walked the red carpet together in glamorous matching black gowns for a rare family outing.Lakshmi, 52, looked chic in a flowing black halter-neck gown that skimmed the floor and accentuated her outfit with a metallic silver alligator-print clutch. She kept her hair down and topped off her simple hairstyle with a large white flower.Krishna, meanwhile, looked all grown up in a black strapless minidress with a flowing feather train.

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's eldest daughter, Luna Stephens, has charmed the world with her latest display of responsibility and maturity. The proud mom shared how their six-year-old daughter has stepped up to look after her younger siblings while they were out of the house.  Chrissy and John left their children in the capable hands of their daughter LunaPosting the adorable moment on Instagram on Wednesday, Chrissy captioned the pictures: "Told Luna to look after the house while I was gone and she did really well."WATCH: John Legend revealed how his and Chrissy Teigen's children really feel about their baby sister Esti The first image shows Luna cradling her baby sister Esti Maxine, while the second picture shows her walking younger brother, Miles, four, in the rain making sure he is using his umbrella correctly.  Luna cradling her baby sister Esti The next set of pictures sees Luna baking cupcakes with Miles and later proudly displaying the finished product to the camera.The post delighted fans with many singing Luna’s praises.

Padma Lakshmi spoke candidly about how a car accident permanently altered the lives of her family.

Chrissy Teigen and Padma Lakshmi brighten up the red carpet for Planned Parenthood’s New York Spring Benefit Gala at The Glasshouse on Monday night (March 13) in New York City.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor British pubs and the famous Harrods food hall served as inspiration for Bravo’s new season of “Top Chef.” Award-winning production designer James Pearse Connelly, who has designed the show’s set for nearly a decade, wanted to capture to essence of British culture for his ninth kitchen. Says Connelly, “It was about how to bring London into the show with all-star chefs from around the world.” Connelly started by looking at how pubs were designed. He says, “I started with wood paneling and that mystery, intimacy, intrigue and sparkle of what a British pub is.” Additionally, he brought in diamond pane glass and paid homage to London’s famous Big Ben with a round, clock tower-inspired doors.

Pack your knives because Top Chef is heading to London! Bravo has brought together 16 of the best chefs from different international versions of the franchise to compete in a “World: All-Stars” edition.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” which will premiere April 14. Season 5 finds Midge Maisel as close to the success she’s been working towards while still a long way off. Previously, she had burnt bridges and been cut from tour, with the season ending on the star in front of Carnegie Hall, reinvigorated to chase her dreams. The fifth season’s cast includes Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Shalhoub, Alex Borstein, Marin Hinkle, Michael Zegen, Kevin Pollak, Caroline Aaron, Reid Scott, Alfie Fuller and Jason Ralph. The show was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino with executive producer Daniel Palladino. The two wrote and directed the series as well.

Padma Lakshmi is back and will again make you “Taste the Nation.”

Too many cooks in the kitchen! Top Chef season 20 will unite 16 alums from all over the world in a new competition to determine who is the top all-star.

EXCLUSIVE: Comic monologist Mike Birbiglia has made an early Broadway splash with his new show The Old Man & the Pool, selling out his first four previews last week – the only other production with all seats filled was The Phantom of the Opera – and, Deadline can report exclusively, getting a two-week extension of his run at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater.

Angelina Jolie is showing her support for protesters in Iran.

74th Primetime Emmy Awards hosted by Kenan Thompson on Sept. 12. Among the 2022 nominees were , which leads the way with the most nominations this year, at 25, while  closely followed with 20 nods.

Perennial fave RuPaul just took home another Emmy.

Her best friend! Padma Lakshmi and her daughter, Krishna, are two peas in a pod — and have plenty of adorable family photos to prove it.

Selome Hailu Disney Branded Television has set a celebrity voice cast for its upcoming animated musical series “Firebuds” including Padma Lakshmi, Melissa Rauch, Oscar Nuñez, José Andres, Pamela Adlon and “Weird Al” Yankovic. The series will premiere on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney+ on Sept.

Padma Lakshmi is sending support and prompt recovery to her ex-husband Salman Rushdie, who was recently stabbed in upstate New York. The Indian American author, activist, and television host took to social media to share a statement revealing she feels at ease after learning that Rushdie is recovering from his injuries.

Padma Lakshmi is sending her well wishes to ex-husband Salman Rushdie after he suffered life-threatening injuries over the weekend.

You’ve probably heard the shocking news by now that Salman Rushdie was brutally attacked on stage at a speaking event Friday in Chautauqua, New York. The author suffered stab wounds to his face, neck, abdomen and chest, according to a district attorney’s office spokesperson who spoke to NBC News. The alleged attacker, identified as 24-year-old Hadi Matir, was taken into custody by a state trooper at the event, according to New York State Police. Meanwhile the novelist was airlifted to a hospital to receive treatment for his wounds; he has remained there ever since.

After the brazen attack on author Salman Rushdie, the 75-year-old's ex-wife, Padma Lakshmi, is relieved to be past the "nightmare." Taking to her Twitter account, the "Top Chef" personality broke her silence on the attack on the "Satanic Verses" author, writing she had been "worried and wordless" but "can finally exhale." Lakshmi and Rushdie were married from 2004 through 2007 after beginning a relationship in 1999. Lakshmi was transparent about the demise of their relationship, telling People that things turned sour when her independent celebrity grew and she became well-known for her culinary skills. Padma Lakshmi and Salman Rushdie were married for three years from 2004 to 2007.

MORE: Natalie Rushdie and husband Zafar introduce baby daughterSalman, 75, was stabbed while he was on stage in New York and rushed to hospital. He is still being treated for his injuries, but his agent has confirmed he is on the road to recovery.

Padma Lakshmi is hoping for «swift healing» for her ex-husband, author, Salman Rushdie, after he was stabbed by a man who rushed the stage as Rusdhie was about to give a lecture at western New York's Chautauqua Institution, a nonprofit education and retreat center.Lakshmi, who was married to Rushdie from 2004 to 2007, took to Twitter Sunday morning to share a status update on the 75-year-old author after he was said to be in «critical condition» following the attack.«Relieved @SalmanRushdie is pulling through after Friday’s nightmare,» The co-hosttweeted. «Worried and wordless, can finally exhale.

Padma Lakshmi is breathing a sigh of relief for ex-husband Salman Rushdie.

Whitney Friedlander While saltier reality shows including Bravo’s “Real Housewives” franchise and HBO Max’s “FBoy Island” are still very much a thing — and very popular — there has also been a bumper crop of “nice” reality programming infiltrating the arena.And, it turns out, Television Academy voters are fans. A look at the reality categories in this year’s Emmys race include Netflix’s A-for-effort baking competition series “Nailed It!,” the long-running, pride-focused VH1 series “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and both NBC’s mentorship musician series “The Voice” and its goofysweet crafts program “Making It.” Even the vibe of perennial Emmy nominee, Bravo’s “Top Chef,” comes with a message of respect for the artistry of cooking.

Padma Lakshmi is looking back on a year of firsts for her daughter, Krishna.

Macy’s 4th of July Spectacular is set to air live from New York City tonight on NBC, and as part of the celebration, the chain department store has enlisted some famous entertainers to take the stage as part of the big event!

Katy Perry, Bette Midler and Jessica Chastain were just a few of the many Hollywood stars engaging in social media protests against Independence Day in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade more than one week ago.

Disney+ It doesn’t get more classic than this: a marathon of “Star Wars” movies including “A New Hope,” “The Empire Strikes Back,” and “Return of the Jedi” — so why not spend your day off with Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamil), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) and Han Solo (Harrison Ford)?Where to watch: TNT (10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.)You might not have realized it, but the 1975 Steven Spielberg horror movie takes place over the course of a Fourth of July weekend as vacationers from the city flock to (the fictional Amity Island beach town — only to find a great white shark lying in wait. Lots of blood, suspense and action (and, of course, that killer shark).Where to watch: Peacock Brush up on the 1992 movie before the series version arrives in August.

Bella Hadid wore a vintage Roberto Cavalli dress to celebrate the Kin x Tao Group Hospitality partnership launch at The Fleur Room, a preview event of the reservations-only cocktail lounge opening in August in West Hollywood, California.Mario celebrated the launch of Distorted People at Ganga Tattoo in West Hollywood, California, where guests sipped on Caliwater, El Cristiano tequila and Brother's Bond Bourbon.