Charlize Theron captivated photographers on Wednesday as she arrived at the Airbnb.org Gala in Los Angeles wearing a striking emerald-green gown.

The 51-year-old Oscar winner showcased her toned figure in the dramatic look, taking center stage among the evening’s high-profile guests.

Theron was among a star-studded lineup that included Jessica Alba, Serena Williams and Sienna Miller.

Alba brought timeless sophistication in a black one-shoulder gown, while Williams chose a playful leopard-print dress. Miller offered a softer contrast in an angelic white satin ensemble.

The gathering was the first-ever gala hosted by Airbnb.org. Separate from its for-profit sister company, the nonprofit provides free emergency housing to people affected by natural disasters, illness and other crises.

Theron’s gown featured cascading green fringe that fell almost to the floor, parting as she walked to reveal her toned legs.

A lustrous green waistband emphasized her silhouette and coordinated with the shimmering collar of the halter-style dress.

She paired the vivid gown with black open-toe heels, finished with oversized puff-ball embellishments across the toes.

Dark nails completed the footwear choice, while her blond hair was pulled back in a deliberately tousled style.

Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky joined Theron on the red carpet, looking polished in a traditional black tuxedo.

Alba exuded classic glamour in a black gown gathered with ruching around the midriff.

The strapless design incorporated a single-shoulder detail, which she styled with simple black pumps that added height.

She wore her caramel-colored hair parted in the middle and swept back, drawing attention to her diamond-studded earrings.

Alba also posed with her friend, socialite and influencer Carlos Eric Lopez. He wore a relaxed double-breasted tuxedo, leaving off the bow tie for a more casual finish.

Williams highlighted her muscular figure in her leopard-print dress, which was decorated with glittering silver sequins. 

The 45-year-old tennis star’s sleeveless dress featured a low-cut top and thick straps, and she paired it with pointy black heels.

Williams had long platinum-blond curls that complemented her silver-toned outfit and were swept to one side and cascaded down her shoulders.

She added a splash of color to her look with a splash of scarlet on her lips and a matching shade on her nails, and she showed off a passion for horology with a black ceramic Royal Oak from Audemars Piguet that featured a perpetual calendar and an openworked dial.

Audemars Piguet doesn’t list the retail price of the difficult-to-obtain luxury sports watch, but secondary-market listings for it and similar Royal Oaks price it between $400,000 and $600,000.

Sienna Miller’s all-white ensemble looked like the negative image of Alba’s all-black outfit.

The 44-year-old British actress was draped in a single-shoulder white satin gown with folds radiating from a knot at her hips.

The long dress dragged on the floor and completely covered up her footwear, and Miller kept her accessories minimal with diamond earrings. 

Miller was accompanied at the gala by her fiancé, Oli Green, who wore a dark double-breasted suit without a tie.

Charli XCX stood out in a shimmering ruched olive-green gown with black feather trim that complemented her jet-black hair.

Matthew McConaughey wore an unusual gray tuxedo with a matching gray necktie as he arrived with his wife, Camila Alves.

She put on a busty display in a burgundy halter dress covered in gleaming sequins.

Demi Lovato eschewed dresses and gowns in favor of a black suit, which she gave an edge by going topless under the jacket. 

Oscar winner Zoe Saldana looked chic in an oversize black tuxedo that she wore without a top and with the sleeves rolled up. 

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo flashed her tattooed arms in a sleeveless black gown. 

The actress and singer sported a buzzed hairdo, and she added some color to the monochrome look with her fierce claws. 

Former Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Rowland flashed her cleavage in a white lace dress decorated with hundreds of pearls and sparkling beads. 

Jimmy Kimmel kept things simple with a black suit and a matching tie.

Black-ish star Tracee Ross Ellis beamed ear-to-ear in a sleeveless beige dress that she spiced up with enormous earrings. 

La La Anthony shimmered in a plunging brown sequined dress featuring a lustrous satin corset midriff. 

Charli D’Amelio arrived in a bizarre dark plaid dress with a layer of black tulle bulging out from underneath her skirt.

She posed with Quenlin Blackwell, who wore a black gown with a cutout showcasing her ripped abs and her black lace bra.

Madelyn Cline looked festive in a black spaghetti-strap dress decorated with silver-sequined floral designs. 

Dawson’s Creek star Joshua Jackson went for a casual look with a pale gray double-breasted suit jacket and contrasting black trousers and loafers. 

Chef José Andrés took a different approach with a classic black tuxedo and a bow tie. 

Journalism legend Katie Couric looked stylish in a lustrous black three-piece suit featuring a long skirt and tonal pinstripes. 

Elizabeth Banks looked youthful in a sleeveless lime-green sack dress with a long bow that dangled down her backside. 

Jaden Smith paired casual and classy with a pair of baggy flared jeans and a black double-breasted suit jacket with a skinny black tie. 

The son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith wore his long dreads piled atop his head, and he had on shiny pointy-toed shoes that poked out from his jeans.

The model Jasmine Tookes looked glamorous in a tightly ruched black gown that draped dramatically down one shoulder.

Filmmaker Ava DuVernay rocked a plunging black dress with long semi-sheer sleeves.

She made the unorthodox choice to wear her silvery Rolex Day-Date outside her sleeve. The luxury wristwatch – which is only available in precious metals – retails for $49,600 in white gold and $64,100 in platinum.

Will.i.am balanced sporty and classy with a black tuxedo with peaked lapels that he dressed down with a canary-yellow mock turtleneck. 

Instead of a standard suit or tuxedo, Avengers star Paul Bettany wore a stylish black Mao suit jacket with contrasting white trousers and black leather shoes. 

The singer Adéla sported her recognizable pink hair. It stood out against her black gown, which featured cutouts around her bust. 

The actress Greta Lee wore a powder blue dress with an aquamarine panel on her back and brilliant white heels.

Chloë Grace Moretz flashed her toned tummy in a black suit with a coral-colored bandeau top. 

Soccer star Megan Rapinoe was topless under her oversize black suit, which she contrasted with her short pink hair. 

Filmmaker Jason Reitman favored a reliable black tuxedo and matching bow tie.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed the Pentagon’s senior military planner, a defense official said Wednesday, marking the latest removal of a top general as President Trump considers whether to resume strikes against Iran in the eight-month-old war.

Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was removed from his position as director of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Sylvia is the second officer to be ousted from the influential position, commonly known within the military as the “J5,” since Hegseth took over at the Pentagon.

His predecessor, Lt. Gen. Joseph McGee, was compelled to retire in October of last year.

The defense official, who spoke anonymously because the personnel matter is sensitive, said Sylvia has not been replaced and that no explanation was provided for his dismissal. The Atlantic first reported the move.

A Joint Staff spokesperson said, “the Chairman, the Joint Staff, and the Joint Force extend our deepest gratitude to Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia and his family for their 32 years of distinguished service to our nation” and “wish him and his family the best.”

The J5 director and staff typically develop and coordinate military plans for the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the president.

Sylvia’s removal comes as Trump has repeatedly suggested that the United States could launch additional military operations against Iran.

Trump has promised to “finish the job” in Iran after beginning the war with Israel eight months ago. He has also said renewed strikes could be considered after next week’s midterm elections.

Two diplomats briefed on the discussions said U.S. officials have warned several Middle Eastern countries and regional allies to prepare for possible military action after Tuesday’s elections—and for the risk that Iran could retaliate against them.

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The diplomats said Trump has not reached a final decision on whether to order new strikes.

Meanwhile, a third U.S. aircraft carrier and thousands of additional American troops are headed toward the region.

Before joining the Joint Staff, Sylvia commanded the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, until May 2025, according to his official biography, which has since been removed from the internet. He also served previously as the J5’s vice director.

Sylvia is among nearly two dozen generals, admirals and other senior military officials who have been fired, pressured into retirement or otherwise left their positions during Hegseth’s tenure. In almost every case, the Pentagon has not publicly explained the departures.

The group includes the civilian secretaries of the Army and Navy, along with several senior uniformed leaders from the military services.

The Pentagon did not immediately respond late Wednesday to requests for comment.

Last month, Hegseth said he had directed the military to double planned reductions in the number of senior officers, targeting a 20% cut by Jan. 1, 2027. The military currently has about 800 general and flag officer positions.

“I call it accountability and long overdue,” Hegseth told junior officers and enlisted leaders Sept. 30 at Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Several members of Congress have condemned the cuts as a “purge,” warning that rebuilding the ranks of senior commanders could take years.

“He’s got some kind of like deep-seated grievance about leadership in the military,” Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., a former Navy combat pilot who has criticized Hegseth, said last month.

“He’s purging a generation of great leaders of the military, and it’s going to take a generation to recover from it.”

The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions at last, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Wednesday night to claim the first title in franchise history.

Milwaukee completed the championship run with a 4-1 victory at Tampa’s Tropicana Field, ending a 57-year wait dating to the franchise’s expansion beginnings. The Brewers reached the World Series for only the second time; their previous appearance came in 1982, when they lost a seven-game classic to the St. Louis Cardinals.

Twenty-four-year-old ace Jacob Misiorowski held Tampa Bay scoreless for 5 2/3 innings while allowing only two hits. Rookie Cooper Pratt added two hits and two RBIs, fueling a long-awaited celebration among the thousands of Brewers supporters who filled Tropicana Field.

“It’s the best feeling ever. All of our fans are here. I know the city’s waited a long, long time for this,” Milwaukee captain Christian Yelich said. “We’re so happy to bring it home to them. I can’t wait to get back there and celebrate.”

Misiorowski departed with a right calf cramp and received a standing ovation from Brewers fans, who had taken over the section behind Milwaukee’s dugout during the final three games.

Pratt, 22, established a World Series rookie record with six consecutive hits before contributing a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning. Jackson Chourio also made history, setting a five-game Series record with 11 hits.

“This is one of the greatest moments of my life. Oh my gosh. It doesn’t even feel real,” said Pratt, who made his major league debut in June. “This is surreal. It only took four months!”

The Rays, an expansion club founded in 1998, were chasing their first World Series title. Their task became even tougher after Milwaukee took a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven matchup. Tampa Bay avoided a sweep with a dramatic 4-3, 12-inning comeback in Game 4 on Tuesday, but the Brewers closed out the championship one night later.

Pat Murphy’s club reflected the toughness of its 67-year-old manager, who survived a heart attack in 2020 and won National League Manager of the Year in each of his first two full seasons leading the team, 2024 and 2025.

With their hard-throwing, 24-year-old two-time All-Star on the mound, the Brewers quickly recovered from the drama of Game 4.

“I don’t even have words,” Misiorowski said. “It’s amazing, just watching my guys celebrate. And the city — I know they’re going crazy in Milwaukee. It’s awesome.”

Misiorowski was working on four days’ rest for only the fifth time in 34 starts this season, including the playoffs. It was his longest outing since he threw 6 1/3 innings against the Cubs on Sept. 8. Leg cramps had also shortened two of his earlier appearances.

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The pitcher, who set a World Series velocity record with a 103.5 mph fastball on the opening pitch last Friday, began Wednesday’s game with 12 consecutive four-seamers clocked between 100.9 and 103 mph. He reached 103 mph twice among his 86 pitches, 58 of which were strikes.

For the first time in his brief career, Misiorowski failed to record a strikeout during the opening three innings. He finished with two, tying his career low. After Yandy Diaz missed a cutter to end the fifth, Misiorowski pumped his fist twice and punched the air as he left the mound.

The NL Cy Young Award favorite surrendered one run over five innings to earn his first postseason victory as a starter in Milwaukee’s 3-2 win in the Series opener. He finished the championship with a 2-0 record and a 0.84 ERA.

JoJo Romero recorded two outs, Abner Uribe followed with two more, and closer Trevor Megill handled the final two innings. Megill did give up an RBI double to Chandler Simpson with two outs in the ninth.

Megill ended the game by getting Richie Palacios to ground out to second. He raised both arms before teammates swarmed him near the mound as Brewers fans erupted throughout the stands.

Pratt opened the scoring against Rays ace Drew Rasmussen with a second-inning solo homer, just a day after going 4 for 5 and hitting the tiebreaking home run in the 12th inning of Game 4. He collected his sixth consecutive Series hit with a fifth-inning single, then scored on David Hamilton’s base hit off Kevin Kelly.

William Contreras doubled home a run against Garrett Cleavinger in the sixth, and Pratt followed with a sacrifice fly to push Milwaukee’s advantage to 4-0.

Power hitting was not a defining feature of the Series, as the teams combined for only four home runs, including three by Milwaukee. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the Brewers scored a major league-low 32.1% of their runs via homers, while Tampa Bay ranked second-lowest at 34.4%.

The Brewers led the majors with 103 wins in the regular season and went 11-2 in the postseason, including seven comeback wins and a sweep of the mighty Dodgers in the NLCS.

Milwaukee’s only other MLB championship was won in 1957 by the Braves, who moved to Atlanta for the 1966 season.  Brewers fans have been waiting for this moment since 1970 — the franchise began as the Seattle Pilots in 1969 and moved to Milwaukee a year later. 

Murphy’s team finished what Harvey Kuenn’s star-studded crew couldn’t accomplish 44 years ago as the AL champions. Harvey’s Wallbangers had five Hall of Famers: Robin Yount, Paul Molitor, Ted Simmons, Don Sutton and Rollie Fingers. But Fingers missed the postseason with a forearm injury. They also had Hall of Famer Bob Uecker in the broadcast booth.

The Rays dropped to 0-3 in the World Series after defeats in 2008 and 2020. The only other clubs to lose in their first three Series appearances were the Brooklyn Dodgers (0-7) and Detroit Tigers (0-4), according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

The Brewers won the World Series at a time when owners are pushing for a salary cap from the players’ association because they maintain small-market teams can’t regularly succeed. A management lockout is likely to start Dec. 2 and could threaten the 2027 season.

This was the first Series since 1991 between teams in the bottom half of payrolls. The Brewers ranked 19th as of Aug. 31 and Rays were 25th.