Harry Styles brought his 30-night Madison Square Garden residency to an unconventional close, dressing as New York City’s viral Pizza Rat for his final performance on Halloween.

The singer took to the stage on Saturday, October 31, in an oversized brown furry rat costume, complete with pink feet, a long tail and black sunglasses. He also carried a large foam slice of pizza, recreating the image of the rat that became an internet sensation after a video showed it carrying a slice down the steps of a New York City subway station.

The appearance was part of Harryween, Styles’ two-night Halloween celebration at the New York venue. His band members joined the occasion, dressing as various New York City landmarks and cultural references.

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Styles later removed the full costume but kept the furry ears and tail, changing into brown shorts and a white T-shirt printed with the words “I am a rat”.

The performance also attracted attention in the audience, where actress Zoë Kravitz was spotted enjoying the show. She embraced the New York-inspired theme in a plastic bag-style mini dress featuring the words “Thank you, have a nice day”, a familiar message associated with the city’s takeaway packaging.

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The Pizza Rat costume followed another Halloween-inspired appearance the previous evening. For the first Harryween show on Friday, October 30, Styles paid tribute to Elvis Presley in a white sequinned jumpsuit, complete with a satin-lined blue cape and gold sunglasses.

He also revisited the beginning of his music career by recreating the outfit he wore for his 2010 The X Factor audition. At 16, Styles appeared on the British singing competition in a grey cardigan, white T-shirt, yellow scarf and brown trousers. He wore the same look for a performance of Stevie Wonder’s Isn’t She Lovely, the song he had originally performed during his audition.

Harryween has become a recurring part of Styles’ concert history. He first introduced the Halloween-themed performances in 2021 during his Love on Tour run at Madison Square Garden. For the two shows, he dressed as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz and a Pierrot clown, respectively.

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The tradition returned in 2022 when Styles channelled Danny Zuko, the character played by John Travolta in Grease, for a Halloween performance at the Forum in Inglewood, California. He completed the look with a black leather jacket, fitted trousers and a pompadour hairstyle, while his bandmates dressed as characters from the film.

This year’s Halloween performances marked the conclusion of Styles’ 30-night Madison Square Garden residency as part of his Together, Together tour. The run surpassed his previous record of 15 consecutive performances at the venue in 2022, for which he received a commemorative banner.

For his final Madison Square Garden appearance, Styles traded the familiar Halloween costume references of previous years for a distinctly New York character. The result was a Pizza Rat-inspired farewell that brought his residency to a memorable close.

Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to leave federal prison earlier than previously expected, with his projected release date moving forward by more than three weeks following another adjustment to his prison records.

According to TMZ, which reported the development on November 2, 2026, the Federal Bureau of Prisons now lists February 6, 2028, as the music mogul’s expected release date, replacing his previous projection of March 2, 2028. The adjustment brings his anticipated release forward by 24 days.

Combs’ release date has changed several times since he began serving his 50-month sentence. Previous projections included January 21, 2028, before a subsequent adjustment pushed the date back to March 2.

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The latest development follows his recent transfer from FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey to FCI Allenwood in Pennsylvania. His time at Fort Dix attracted considerable attention after reports emerged about alleged disciplinary violations and the conditions of his incarceration.

While at the New Jersey facility, Combs reportedly faced disciplinary action following allegations involving prohibited devices and other prison rule violations. Reports about his living arrangements also raised questions about whether he had received preferential treatment from fellow inmates, including assistance with meals, cleaning and laundry.

The reports brought renewed scrutiny to his time behind bars. His representative, however, disputed aspects of the coverage and maintained that Combs was serving his sentence within the prison’s rules.

His latest release date adjustment comes less than a month after his projected departure was pushed back to March 2, 2028. The Bureau of Prisons has not publicly explained the reason for the new February projection.

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Combs is serving his sentence after a jury found him guilty in July 2025 of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution under the Mann Act. He was acquitted of the more serious charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking following his federal trial in New York.

In October 2025, he was sentenced to 50 months in prison, alongside a $500,000 fine and five years of supervised release.
The conviction marked a significant development in the legal proceedings against the Bad Boy Records founder, who has also faced multiple civil lawsuits involving allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse. He has denied wrongdoing in connection with the allegations.

For now, February 6, 2028, remains his projected release date, although further adjustments are possible before he completes his sentence.

Martha Stewart has apologised after a Halloween costume photograph portraying her as a homeless person sparked criticism online, with many accusing the lifestyle mogul of making light of poverty and hunger.

The 85-year-old shared the photograph on Instagram on Saturday, October 31. She wore ripped, worn-looking clothes, a beanie and makeup that made her face appear dirty. She also held a brown clipboard with the handwritten message, “I AM HUNGRY HELP ME!”

The photograph appeared alongside images promoting Stewart’s Halloween candles sold through QVC. She captioned the post, “My QVC candles are perfect for Halloween!!!”

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However, the costume quickly became the focus of the post, with critics questioning the decision to portray someone experiencing homelessness as a Halloween character. Some considered the look insensitive, particularly because hunger and homelessness are serious issues affecting people across the United States.

Stewart subsequently deleted the photograph as criticism continued to spread. Screenshots of the original post circulated online, keeping the controversy in public discussion even after the image was removed.

Stewart initially defended her intentions in a statement to Page Six on Sunday, November 1, saying she had hoped to draw attention to homelessness rather than offend anyone.

“I am distressed that my Halloween costume yesterday, which was intended to bring more awareness to the very serious subject of homelessness, has offended people, which was never my intention,” she said.

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She went on to describe homelessness as one of America’s greatest ongoing challenges, adding that she cared deeply about the issue and had spent considerable time supporting charities working to address it.

“I am committed to continuing to make a difference,” she added.

Her explanation did not end the criticism. Some people argued that focusing on her intentions did not address why turning the experiences of people without homes into a costume was inappropriate.

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The reaction also continued under an unrelated Instagram post featuring Stewart preparing chicken and dumplings. Some commenters used the opportunity to question her costume choice and the decision to remove the photograph.

Hours after her initial statement, Stewart returned to Instagram with a more direct apology, acknowledging that her first response had not adequately addressed the situation.

“It’s hard to admit when you’ve really screwed up. My earlier statement didn’t go far enough,” she wrote.

She continued, “I know many people are suffering economically. Wearing a costume like I did was insensitive and not funny. I’m very sorry.”

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The second statement was a clearer acknowledgement of the criticism, with Stewart accepting that the costume was inappropriate despite her stated intention to raise awareness.

The incident has also drawn attention to her history of Halloween celebrations. Stewart has regularly shared seasonal recipes, decorations and costume ideas with her audience. In 2024, the editors of Martha Stewart Living named her Queen of Halloween, a title she celebrated while discussing her enthusiasm for creating costumes.

Her latest Halloween appearance, however, became controversial for reasons beyond the costume itself. What she described as an attempt to highlight homelessness prompted questions about how people experiencing poverty are represented, particularly when their circumstances are used as entertainment.