/* ==========================================================================
   VEDETTE POST — MAIN THEME STYLESHEET
   Design Language: Variety-inspired Luxury Entertainment & Star Journalism
   Palette: Noir (#0E0E10) | Gold (#D4AF37) | Cream (#F5EFE0)
   Typography: Playfair Display (Serif) & Inter (Sans-Serif)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- CSS Variables --- */
:root {
	--color-noir: #0E0E10;
	--color-noir-deep: #08080A;
	--color-noir-surface: #15151A;
	--color-noir-card: #1C1C22;
	--color-noir-border: #2A2A33;

	--color-gold: #D4AF37;
	--color-gold-hover: #E6C254;
	--color-gold-dark: #B59228;
	--color-gold-light: #F7E7B4;
	--color-gold-soft: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);

	--color-cream: #F5EFE0;
	--color-cream-light: #FAF7F2;
	--color-cream-card: #FDFBF7;
	--color-cream-border: #E8E2D5;

	--color-text-dark: #141416;
	--color-text-muted: #66666E;
	--color-text-light: #F5EFE0;
	--color-text-light-muted: #A0A0AA;

	--font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	--font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

	--max-width: 1260px;
	--radius-sm: 4px;
	--radius-md: 8px;
	--radius-lg: 12px;
	--transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
	--shadow-subtle: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
	--shadow-luxury: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* --- Global Reset & Box Sizing --- */
*, *::before, *::after {
	box-sizing: border-box;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
}

html {
	font-size: 16px;
	scroll-behavior: smooth;
	-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
	-moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
	font-family: var(--font-sans);
	font-size: 1rem;
	line-height: 1.6;
	color: var(--color-text-dark);
	background-color: var(--color-cream-light);
	overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
	max-width: 100%;
	height: auto;
	display: block;
}

a {
	color: inherit;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

a:hover {
	color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

button {
	font-family: inherit;
	cursor: pointer;
	border: none;
	background: none;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.vedette-container {
	width: 100%;
	max-width: var(--max-width);
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0 20px;
}

.screen-reader-text {
	position: absolute;
	width: 1px;
	height: 1px;
	padding: 0;
	margin: -1px;
	overflow: hidden;
	clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
	border: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. BREAKING NEWS TICKER (TOP)
   ========================================================================== */
.vedette-ticker-wrap {
	background-color: var(--color-noir-deep);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	color: var(--color-cream);
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	overflow: hidden;
	height: 38px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
}

.ticker-flex {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 16px;
	height: 100%;
}

.ticker-badge {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-dark));
	color: var(--color-noir-deep);
	font-weight: 800;
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	padding: 3px 8px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	white-space: nowrap;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ticker-star {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.ticker-content {
	flex: 1;
	overflow: hidden;
	white-space: nowrap;
	position: relative;
}

.ticker-items {
	display: inline-block;
	animation: tickerMarquee 38s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-content:hover .ticker-items {
	animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes tickerMarquee {
	0% { transform: translateX(0); }
	100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.ticker-item {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	color: var(--color-cream);
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.ticker-item:hover .ticker-headline {
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

.ticker-category {
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.ticker-sep {
	color: var(--color-gold);
	margin: 0 14px;
	opacity: 0.6;
}

.ticker-date {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
	letter-spacing: 0.03em;
	white-space: nowrap;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. UTILITY BAR (EDITION & TRENDING)
   ========================================================================== */
.vedette-utility-bar {
	background-color: var(--color-noir);
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	padding: 6px 0;
}

.utility-flex {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 16px;
}

.utility-left {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	overflow-x: auto;
	white-space: nowrap;
}

.edition-label strong {
	color: var(--color-cream);
	letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.utility-divider {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.utility-trending-label {
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.utility-trending-tags a {
	color: var(--color-cream);
	margin-right: 12px;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.utility-trending-tags a:hover {
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

.utility-right {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	white-space: nowrap;
}

.utility-link {
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
	text-decoration: none;
}

.utility-link:hover {
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. NOIR MASTHEAD & LOGO
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header-noir {
	background-color: var(--color-noir);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-dark);
	position: sticky;
	top: 0;
	z-index: 1000;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.header-flex {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	padding: 16px 20px 14px;
	gap: 20px;
}

.header-action-left {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 18px;
	flex: 1;
}

.btn-mega-toggle,
.btn-search-toggle {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	color: var(--color-cream);
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	padding: 8px 12px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.btn-mega-toggle:hover,
.btn-search-toggle:hover {
	background-color: var(--color-gold-soft);
	border-color: var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

.menu-icon-bars {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 4px;
	width: 16px;
}

.menu-icon-bars span {
	display: block;
	height: 2px;
	background-color: currentColor;
	border-radius: 2px;
}

.site-branding {
	text-align: center;
	flex: 0 0 auto;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	padding: 4px 0;
}

.vedette-main-logo {
	display: block;
	height: 112px;
	max-height: 125px;
	width: auto;
	margin: 0 auto;
	filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.32));
	transition: transform 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
}

.custom-logo-link:hover .vedette-main-logo {
	transform: scale(1.03);
	filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 22px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5));
}

.header-action-right {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: flex-end;
	gap: 14px;
	flex: 1;
}

.btn-gold-outline {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	padding: 7px 14px;
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.06em;
	color: var(--color-gold);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	text-decoration: none;
	background: transparent;
}

.btn-gold-outline:hover {
	background-color: var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-noir-deep);
}

.btn-gold-solid {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 6px;
	padding: 8px 18px;
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	color: var(--color-noir-deep);
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-dark));
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	text-decoration: none;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.btn-gold-solid:hover {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold-hover), var(--color-gold));
	color: var(--color-noir-deep);
	transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. MAIN CATEGORY NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.main-navigation {
	background-color: var(--color-noir-surface);
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
	border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.nav-menu {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	list-style: none;
	gap: 22px;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
	overflow-x: auto;
	white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-menu .menu-item {
	position: relative;
}

.nav-menu .menu-item a {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 5px;
	color: var(--color-cream);
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.07em;
	padding: 12px 0;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-menu .menu-item a:hover,
.nav-menu .current-menu-item a {
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

.nav-menu .current-menu-item a::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	bottom: -2px;
	left: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 3px;
	background-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.nav-star {
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.nav-gold-badge {
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.the-final-act-item a {
	color: #E2B755 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. VARIETY-STYLE MEGA MENU OVERLAY
   ========================================================================== */
.mega-menu-overlay {
	position: fixed;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	z-index: 2000;
	visibility: hidden;
	opacity: 0;
	transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.mega-menu-overlay.is-active {
	visibility: visible;
	opacity: 1;
}

.mega-menu-backdrop {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background-color: rgba(14, 14, 16, 0.85);
	backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.mega-menu-inner {
	position: relative;
	background-color: var(--color-noir);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	border-top: none;
	border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-luxury);
	padding: 30px;
	max-height: 90vh;
	overflow-y: auto;
}

.mega-menu-header {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: center;
	padding-bottom: 20px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
}

.mega-brand-sub {
	display: block;
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-style: italic;
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	margin-top: 4px;
}

.mega-close-btn {
	color: var(--color-cream);
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	padding: 8px 16px;
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.mega-close-btn:hover {
	border-color: var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

.mega-search-row {
	padding: 24px 0;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
}

.mega-search-form {
	display: flex;
	gap: 10px;
	max-width: 800px;
	margin: 0 auto;
}

.mega-search-form .search-field {
	flex: 1;
	background-color: var(--color-noir-card);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	color: var(--color-cream);
	padding: 14px 18px;
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	outline: none;
}

.mega-search-form .search-field:focus {
	border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.mega-search-form .search-submit {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	background: var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-noir-deep);
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.06em;
	padding: 0 24px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.mega-columns-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 28px;
	padding: 28px 0 10px;
}

.mega-col-title {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--color-gold);
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
	padding-bottom: 8px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.mega-links {
	list-style: none;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 12px;
}

.mega-links a {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	color: var(--color-cream);
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.mega-links a span {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
}

.mega-links a:hover strong {
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

.mega-highlight-card {
	background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--color-noir-card), #121216);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	padding: 22px;
}

.card-badge {
	display: inline-block;
	background-color: var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-noir-deep);
	font-size: 0.625rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	padding: 3px 8px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.mega-highlight-card h3 {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	color: var(--color-cream);
	margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.mega-highlight-card p {
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
	line-height: 1.5;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.micro-accent {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-style: italic;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. SEARCH MODAL OVERLAY
   ========================================================================== */
.search-modal {
	position: fixed;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: 2100;
	visibility: hidden;
	opacity: 0;
	transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
}

.search-modal.is-active {
	visibility: visible;
	opacity: 1;
}

.search-modal-backdrop {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background-color: rgba(14, 14, 16, 0.94);
	backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.search-modal-content {
	position: relative;
	width: 100%;
	max-width: 720px;
	padding: 40px;
	z-index: 10;
}

.search-modal-close {
	position: absolute;
	top: -20px;
	right: 40px;
	color: var(--color-cream);
	font-size: 1.75rem;
}

.search-modal-close:hover {
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

.search-modal-inner {
	text-align: center;
}

.search-modal-sub {
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-weight: 800;
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.search-modal-inner h2 {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	color: var(--color-cream);
	font-size: 2rem;
	margin: 10px 0 24px;
}

.search-form-large {
	display: flex;
	gap: 12px;
	margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.search-field-large {
	flex: 1;
	background-color: var(--color-noir-surface);
	border: 2px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	padding: 16px 20px;
	color: var(--color-cream);
	font-size: 1.125rem;
	outline: none;
}

.search-field-large:focus {
	border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.search-submit-large {
	background: var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-noir-deep);
	padding: 0 24px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.search-trending-hints {
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
}

.search-trending-hints a {
	color: var(--color-cream);
	margin-left: 8px;
	text-decoration: underline;
}

.search-trending-hints a:hover {
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. BIG HERO GRID OF TOP STORIES (VARIETY.COM STYLE)
   ========================================================================== */
.vedette-hero-section {
	padding: 32px 0 24px;
	background-color: var(--color-noir);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
}

.hero-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.65fr 1fr;
	gap: 28px;
}

/* Lead Big Card */
.hero-primary-card {
	position: relative;
	background-color: var(--color-noir-surface);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-luxury);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-card-inner {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	height: 100%;
}

.hero-image-wrap {
	position: relative;
	display: block;
	width: 100%;
	aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-card-inner:hover .hero-img {
	transform: scale(1.04);
}

.hero-overlay-gradient {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 14, 16, 0.1) 40%, rgba(14, 14, 16, 0.85) 100%);
}

.hero-content {
	padding: 24px 28px;
	background-color: var(--color-noir-surface);
	flex: 1;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: space-between;
}

.hero-meta-top {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.badge-category {
	display: inline-block;
	font-weight: 800;
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	padding: 4px 10px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.badge-gold {
	background-color: var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-noir-deep);
}

.badge-tagline {
	color: var(--color-cream);
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.badge-star-icon {
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.06em;
	margin-left: auto;
}

.hero-headline {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 2.15rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	line-height: 1.2;
	color: var(--color-cream);
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hero-headline a {
	color: var(--color-cream);
}

.hero-headline a:hover {
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

.hero-excerpt {
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	line-height: 1.55;
	margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hero-byline {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
	padding-top: 14px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
}

.byline-author strong {
	color: var(--color-cream);
}

.byline-read-time {
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-weight: 600;
}

/* Secondary Stacked Lead Column */
.hero-secondary-column {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 16px;
}

.hero-subcard {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr;
	gap: 16px;
	background-color: var(--color-noir-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	overflow: hidden;
	padding: 12px;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-subcard:hover {
	border-color: var(--color-gold);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.subcard-image-wrap {
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	overflow: hidden;
	aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.subcard-img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.hero-subcard:hover .subcard-img {
	transform: scale(1.05);
}

.subcard-content {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: center;
}

.subcard-meta {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	margin-bottom: 6px;
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
}

.subcard-category {
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.05em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.subcard-date {
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
}

.subcard-headline {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.3;
	color: var(--color-cream);
	margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.subcard-headline a {
	color: var(--color-cream);
}

.subcard-headline a:hover {
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

.subcard-byline {
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. STAR OF THE DAY STANDOUT FRANCHISE
   ========================================================================== */
.vedette-star-of-the-day-band {
	padding: 24px 0 28px;
	background-color: var(--color-noir);
}

.sotd-card {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 220px 200px 1fr;
	gap: 24px;
	align-items: center;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #181820 0%, #121216 100%);
	border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 24px 28px;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.sotd-left-badge {
	border-right: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	padding-right: 20px;
	text-align: center;
}

.badge-star-glamour {
	font-size: 2.2rem;
	color: var(--color-gold);
	line-height: 1;
	margin-bottom: 6px;
	text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
}

.sotd-label-pill {
	display: inline-block;
	background-color: var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-noir-deep);
	font-size: 0.625rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	padding: 2px 8px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.sotd-franchise-title {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	color: var(--color-cream);
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.05em;
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.sotd-date {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
}

.sotd-image-col {
	text-align: center;
}

.sotd-avatar {
	width: 170px;
	height: 170px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	object-fit: cover;
	border: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
	box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
	transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.sotd-img-link:hover .sotd-avatar {
	transform: scale(1.05);
}

.sotd-kicker {
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.sotd-headline {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 1.6rem;
	line-height: 1.25;
	color: var(--color-cream);
	margin: 6px 0 10px;
}

.sotd-headline a {
	color: var(--color-cream);
}

.sotd-headline a:hover {
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

.sotd-excerpt {
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	line-height: 1.5;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.sotd-cta-row {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 20px;
}

.sotd-quote-teaser {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-style: italic;
	color: var(--color-gold-light);
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. MAIN BODY LAYOUT & CATEGORY LANES
   ========================================================================== */
.vedette-body-layout {
	padding: 40px 0 60px;
	background-color: var(--color-cream-light);
}

.layout-columns {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
	gap: 40px;
}

/* Category Lane Shared Headers */
.category-lane {
	margin-bottom: 48px;
	padding-bottom: 24px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-cream-border);
}

.lane-header {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: flex-end;
	padding-bottom: 12px;
	margin-bottom: 20px;
	border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-noir);
}

.lane-title-group {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
}

.lane-star {
	color: var(--color-gold-dark);
	font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.lane-star-gold {
	color: var(--color-gold-dark);
	font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.lane-title {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 1.4rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.05em;
	color: var(--color-noir);
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.lane-subtext {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	color: var(--color-text-muted);
	margin-left: 10px;
}

.lane-view-all {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.06em;
	color: var(--color-gold-dark);
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.lane-view-all:hover {
	color: var(--color-noir);
}

/* 3-Card Grid Lane (Spotlight, Film) */
.lane-grid-cards {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 20px;
}

.lane-card {
	background-color: var(--color-cream-card);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-cream-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.lane-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-3px);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
	border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.lane-card-image {
	position: relative;
	display: block;
	aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.lane-card-image img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.lane-card:hover .lane-card-image img {
	transform: scale(1.04);
}

.card-pill {
	position: absolute;
	top: 10px;
	left: 10px;
	background-color: var(--color-noir);
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-size: 0.625rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	padding: 3px 8px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.lane-card-body {
	padding: 18px;
	flex: 1;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: space-between;
}

.card-title {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.35;
	color: var(--color-noir);
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.card-title a {
	color: var(--color-noir);
}

.card-title a:hover {
	color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.card-excerpt {
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	color: var(--color-text-muted);
	line-height: 1.5;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.card-meta {
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	color: var(--color-text-muted);
	padding-top: 10px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--color-cream-border);
}

/* Split TV / Music Row */
.lane-split-row {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 28px;
	margin-bottom: 48px;
	padding-bottom: 24px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-cream-border);
}

.split-articles {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 14px;
}

.compact-media-card {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr;
	gap: 14px;
	background-color: var(--color-cream-card);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-cream-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	padding: 10px;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.compact-media-card:hover {
	border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.compact-thumb {
	aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	overflow: hidden;
}

.compact-thumb img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
}

.compact-title {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	line-height: 1.3;
	color: var(--color-noir);
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.compact-date {
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Red Carpet Lane (Glamour Gallery) */
.header-red-carpet {
	border-bottom-color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.red-carpet-strip {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 24px;
}

.rc-item {
	background-color: var(--color-noir);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	overflow: hidden;
	padding: 12px;
	border: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
}

.rc-image-wrap {
	position: relative;
	display: block;
	aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	overflow: hidden;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.rc-image-wrap img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.rc-item:hover .rc-image-wrap img {
	transform: scale(1.05);
}

.rc-badge {
	position: absolute;
	bottom: 10px;
	left: 10px;
	background: var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-noir-deep);
	font-size: 0.625rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	padding: 3px 8px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.rc-title {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	color: var(--color-cream);
	line-height: 1.35;
	padding: 0 4px 6px;
}

.rc-title a {
	color: var(--color-cream);
}

.rc-title a:hover {
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* The Final Act Lane */
.final-act-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 24px;
}

.final-act-card {
	background-color: var(--color-cream-card);
	border-left: 4px solid var(--color-noir);
	border-top: 1px solid var(--color-cream-border);
	border-right: 1px solid var(--color-cream-border);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-cream-border);
	border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
	padding: 16px;
}

.final-act-image {
	position: relative;
	display: block;
	aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	overflow: hidden;
	margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.final-act-curtain-tag {
	position: absolute;
	top: 10px;
	left: 10px;
	background-color: rgba(14, 14, 16, 0.9);
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-size: 0.625rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	padding: 3px 8px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.final-act-title {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 1.2rem;
	line-height: 1.35;
	color: var(--color-noir);
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.final-act-excerpt {
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	color: var(--color-text-muted);
	line-height: 1.5;
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.final-act-date {
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	color: var(--color-gold-dark);
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. RIGHT SIDEBAR WIDGETS
   ========================================================================== */
.sidebar-column {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 32px;
}

.sidebar-widget {
	background-color: var(--color-cream-card);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-cream-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	padding: 24px;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

/* Trending Widget */
.widget-trending {
	border-top: 3px solid var(--color-noir);
}

.widget-header {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	padding-bottom: 12px;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
	border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-noir);
}

.widget-icon {
	color: var(--color-gold-dark);
	font-size: 1rem;
}

.widget-heading {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.05em;
	color: var(--color-noir);
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.trending-list {
	list-style: none;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 16px;
}

.trending-item {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr;
	gap: 12px;
	align-items: flex-start;
	padding-bottom: 14px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-cream-border);
}

.trending-item:last-child {
	border-bottom: none;
	padding-bottom: 0;
}

.trending-rank {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 1.8rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	line-height: 1;
	color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.trending-cat {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.625rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--color-text-muted);
	letter-spacing: 0.06em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.trending-title {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	line-height: 1.35;
	color: var(--color-noir);
}

.trending-title a:hover {
	color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

/* READER-VOTED POLL WIDGET: VEDETTE OF THE WEEK */
.widget-poll {
	background-color: var(--color-noir);
	border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-cream);
	box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.poll-crown {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.crown-star {
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.poll-pill {
	background-color: var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-noir-deep);
	font-size: 0.625rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	padding: 2px 7px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.poll-title {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 1.4rem;
	color: var(--color-cream);
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.poll-sub {
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
	line-height: 1.4;
	margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.poll-form {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 12px;
}

.poll-option-label {
	display: block;
	background-color: var(--color-noir-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	padding: 12px 14px;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.poll-option-label:hover {
	border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.poll-option-row {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
}

.poll-option-row input[type="radio"] {
	accent-color: var(--color-gold);
	width: 16px;
	height: 16px;
	cursor: pointer;
}

.cand-details {
	flex: 1;
}

.cand-name {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	color: var(--color-cream);
}

.cand-desc {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
}

.cand-pct {
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.poll-progress-bar {
	margin-top: 8px;
	height: 6px;
	background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
	border-radius: 3px;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.poll-progress-fill {
	height: 100%;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold-dark), var(--color-gold));
	transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.poll-actions {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 8px;
	margin-top: 10px;
}

.btn-vote-submit {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 8px;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-dark));
	color: var(--color-noir-deep);
	font-weight: 800;
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	padding: 12px 20px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.btn-vote-submit:hover {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold-hover), var(--color-gold));
	transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-view-results {
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	text-decoration: underline;
	padding: 4px;
}

.btn-view-results:hover {
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

.poll-feedback {
	margin-top: 10px;
	padding: 10px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	text-align: center;
	background-color: var(--color-gold-soft);
	color: var(--color-gold-light);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.poll-footer {
	margin-top: 14px;
	padding-top: 10px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
}

/* Manifesto Widget */
.widget-manifesto {
	background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--color-cream-card), #F0E8D5);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.manifesto-badge {
	display: inline-block;
	background-color: var(--color-noir);
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-size: 0.625rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	padding: 2px 8px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.manifesto-title {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	color: var(--color-noir);
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.manifesto-p {
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	color: var(--color-text-muted);
	line-height: 1.5;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.manifesto-link {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. PRE-FOOTER NEWSLETTER BAND
   ========================================================================== */
.vedette-newsletter-band {
	background-color: var(--color-noir-surface);
	border-top: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	padding: 48px 0;
	color: var(--color-cream);
}

.newsletter-card {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
	gap: 40px;
	align-items: center;
}

.newsletter-star-badge {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.gold-star {
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.badge-text {
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.newsletter-title {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 1.85rem;
	line-height: 1.2;
	color: var(--color-cream);
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.newsletter-desc {
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
	line-height: 1.55;
}

.input-wrap {
	display: flex;
	gap: 10px;
	margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.input-wrap input[type="email"] {
	flex: 1;
	background-color: var(--color-noir-deep);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	padding: 14px 18px;
	color: var(--color-cream);
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	outline: none;
}

.input-wrap input[type="email"]:focus {
	border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.btn-newsletter-submit {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	background: var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-noir-deep);
	font-weight: 800;
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	padding: 0 20px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-newsletter-submit:hover {
	background: var(--color-gold-hover);
}

.form-disclaimer {
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. MAIN FOOTER & MEANING OF THE NAME MICRO-BAND
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer-noir {
	background-color: var(--color-noir);
	color: var(--color-cream);
}

.footer-micro-band {
	background-color: #060608;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	padding: 14px 0;
	text-align: center;
}

.micro-flex {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 16px;
}

.micro-star {
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.micro-statement {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	color: var(--color-cream);
	letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.micro-statement strong {
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

.micro-statement .pronunciation {
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.footer-main-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 40px;
	padding: 50px 20px 40px;
}

.footer-logo-wrap {
	margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-logo {
	max-height: 60px;
	width: auto;
}

.footer-tagline {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-style: italic;
	font-size: 1rem;
	color: var(--color-gold);
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-about-blurb {
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
	line-height: 1.55;
	margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-social-links {
	display: flex;
	gap: 14px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.social-icon {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--color-gold);
	padding: 4px 8px;
	background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.social-icon:hover {
	background-color: var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-noir-deep);
}

.footer-heading {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--color-gold);
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
	padding-bottom: 8px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
}

.footer-links-list {
	list-style: none;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links-list a {
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
	color: var(--color-gold);
	padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
	border-top: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	padding: 20px 0;
	background-color: #060608;
}

.bottom-flex {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: center;
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
}

.notice-lang {
	display: inline-block;
	margin-left: 8px;
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

.btn-back-to-top {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	padding: 6px 12px;
	border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.btn-back-to-top:hover {
	background-color: var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-noir-deep);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. SINGLE ARTICLE STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.vedette-single-article {
	padding: 36px 0 60px;
	background-color: var(--color-cream-light);
}

.single-layout {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
	gap: 40px;
}

.single-main-col {
	background-color: var(--color-cream-card);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-cream-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	padding: 36px 40px;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.entry-breadcrumbs {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	color: var(--color-text-muted);
	margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.entry-breadcrumbs .sep {
	margin: 0 6px;
	color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.entry-meta-top {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.entry-star-icon {
	margin-left: auto;
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--color-gold-dark);
	letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.entry-title {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 2.6rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	line-height: 1.15;
	color: var(--color-noir);
	margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.entry-deck {
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	font-weight: 400;
	line-height: 1.5;
	color: var(--color-text-muted);
	margin-bottom: 24px;
	border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
	padding-left: 16px;
}

.entry-byline-bar {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: center;
	padding: 14px 0;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--color-cream-border);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-cream-border);
	margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.byline-left {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
}

.author-avatar-circle {
	width: 42px;
	height: 42px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--color-noir);
	color: var(--color-gold);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-weight: 800;
	font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.byline-author-name {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	color: var(--color-noir);
}

.byline-meta-details {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.byline-meta-details .dot {
	margin: 0 4px;
}

.share-copy {
	background-color: var(--color-noir);
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	padding: 8px 14px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.entry-media-hero {
	margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.hero-full-media {
	width: 100%;
	aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
	object-fit: cover;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.media-caption {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	color: var(--color-text-muted);
	padding: 8px 0;
	font-style: italic;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-cream-border);
}

.entry-content {
	font-size: 1.125rem;
	line-height: 1.8;
	color: #222;
}

.entry-content p {
	margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.lead-paragraph::first-letter {
	float: left;
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 4rem;
	line-height: 0.8;
	padding-top: 4px;
	padding-right: 12px;
	padding-bottom: 2px;
	color: var(--color-noir);
	font-weight: 800;
}

.entry-content blockquote {
	margin: 32px 0;
	padding: 24px 30px;
	background-color: var(--color-cream);
	border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 1.35rem;
	font-style: italic;
	color: var(--color-noir);
	line-height: 1.45;
}

.article-star-divider {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 16px;
	margin: 40px 0;
	color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.star-center {
	font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.entry-author-box {
	display: flex;
	gap: 20px;
	align-items: center;
	background-color: var(--color-cream);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-cream-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	padding: 24px;
	margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.author-box-avatar {
	width: 60px;
	height: 60px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--color-noir);
	color: var(--color-gold);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 1.5rem;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-box-role {
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.author-box-name {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	color: var(--color-noir);
	margin: 2px 0 6px;
}

.author-box-bio {
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	color: var(--color-text-muted);
	line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Related Stories */
.related-star-stories {
	margin-top: 40px;
	padding-top: 24px;
	border-top: 2px solid var(--color-noir);
}

.related-header {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.related-header h3 {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	color: var(--color-noir);
}

.related-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 20px;
}

.related-card a.related-img-wrap {
	display: block;
	aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	overflow: hidden;
	margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.related-card img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.related-card:hover img {
	transform: scale(1.05);
}

.related-card h4 {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	line-height: 1.35;
	color: var(--color-noir);
}

/* Comments Section */
.comments-area {
	margin-top: 48px;
	padding-top: 32px;
	border-top: 2px solid var(--color-cream-border);
}

.comments-title {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 1.4rem;
	color: var(--color-noir);
	margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.comment-list {
	list-style: none;
	margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.comment-body {
	padding: 16px 0;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-cream-border);
}

.comment-form {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 16px;
}

.comment-form textarea,
.comment-form input[type="text"],
.comment-form input[type="email"] {
	width: 100%;
	padding: 12px 16px;
	border: 1px solid var(--color-cream-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.stars-not-scandals {
	color: var(--color-gold-dark);
	font-style: italic;
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. CATEGORY HUBS, ARCHIVE & SEARCH
   ========================================================================== */
.category-hub-hero,
.archive-header,
.search-page-header {
	background-color: var(--color-noir);
	color: var(--color-cream);
	padding: 48px 0;
	text-align: center;
	border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.hub-kicker,
.archive-kicker,
.search-kicker {
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hub-title,
.archive-title,
.search-page-title {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 2.8rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--color-cream);
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hub-description,
.archive-desc,
.search-count {
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
	max-width: 680px;
	margin: 0 auto;
}

.hub-body-layout,
.vedette-archive-page,
.vedette-search-results-page {
	padding: 48px 0;
}

.hub-grid,
.archive-grid,
.search-results-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 28px;
}

.hub-card,
.archive-card,
.search-card {
	background-color: var(--color-cream-card);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-cream-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
	transition: var(--transition);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
}

.hub-card:hover,
.archive-card:hover,
.search-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-3px);
	border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.hub-card-img-link,
.archive-img-link,
.search-card-img {
	position: relative;
	display: block;
	aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.hub-card-img-link img,
.archive-img-link img,
.search-card-img img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.hub-card:hover img,
.archive-card:hover img,
.search-card:hover img {
	transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hub-tagline {
	position: absolute;
	top: 10px;
	left: 10px;
	background-color: var(--color-noir);
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-size: 0.625rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	padding: 3px 8px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.hub-card-content,
.archive-body,
.search-card-body {
	padding: 20px;
	flex: 1;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: space-between;
}

.hub-card-title,
.archive-headline,
.search-card-title {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 1.2rem;
	line-height: 1.35;
	color: var(--color-noir);
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hub-card-meta,
.archive-meta,
.search-card-meta {
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	color: var(--color-text-muted);
	padding-top: 12px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--color-cream-border);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. ERROR 404 & STATIC PAGES
   ========================================================================== */
.vedette-404-page {
	padding: 80px 0;
	background-color: var(--color-noir);
	color: var(--color-cream);
	text-align: center;
}

.error-404-card {
	max-width: 640px;
	margin: 0 auto;
	background-color: var(--color-noir-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 50px 30px;
}

.error-star-ornament {
	font-size: 1.5rem;
	color: var(--color-gold);
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.big-star {
	font-size: 2.2rem;
}

.error-kicker {
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.error-title {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 2.6rem;
	color: var(--color-cream);
	margin: 10px 0 16px;
}

.error-desc {
	font-size: 1rem;
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
	margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.error-search-form {
	display: flex;
	gap: 10px;
	max-width: 440px;
	margin: 0 auto 24px;
}

.error-search-form input {
	flex: 1;
	background: var(--color-noir-card);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	padding: 12px 16px;
	color: var(--color-cream);
}

.vedette-page-wrapper {
	padding: 50px 0;
	background-color: var(--color-cream-light);
}

.page-layout {
	max-width: 900px;
}

.page-main-col {
	background-color: var(--color-cream-card);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-cream-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	padding: 40px;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.page-header {
	margin-bottom: 30px;
	border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
	padding-bottom: 16px;
}

.page-kicker {
	color: var(--color-gold-dark);
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.page-title {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 2.5rem;
	color: var(--color-noir);
	margin-top: 6px;
}

.page-content {
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	line-height: 1.8;
	color: #222;
}

.page-content p {
	margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
	.hero-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
	.hero-secondary-column {
		display: grid;
		grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	}
	.layout-columns,
	.single-layout {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
	.sotd-card {
		grid-template-columns: 180px 1fr;
	}
	.sotd-image-col {
		display: none;
	}
	.footer-main-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	}
	.newsletter-card {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
	.header-action-right {
		display: none;
	}
	.header-action-left .btn-text {
		display: none;
	}
	.vedette-main-logo {
		height: 96px;
		max-height: 105px;
	}
	.hero-secondary-column {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
	.lane-grid-cards,
	.hub-grid,
	.archive-grid,
	.search-results-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	}
	.mega-columns-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	}
	.sotd-card {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		text-align: center;
	}
	.sotd-left-badge {
		border-right: none;
		border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
		padding-bottom: 16px;
		padding-right: 0;
	}
	.sotd-cta-row {
		flex-direction: column;
	}
	.lane-split-row,
	.red-carpet-strip,
	.final-act-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
	.ticker-date {
		display: none;
	}
	.utility-right {
		display: none;
	}
	.vedette-main-logo {
		height: 82px;
		max-height: 90px;
	}
	.hero-headline {
		font-size: 1.6rem;
	}
	.lane-grid-cards,
	.hub-grid,
	.archive-grid,
	.search-results-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
	.mega-columns-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
	.footer-main-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
	.input-wrap {
		flex-direction: column;
	}
	.bottom-flex {
		flex-direction: column;
		gap: 12px;
		text-align: center;
	}
	.single-main-col {
		padding: 24px 18px;
	}
	.entry-title {
		font-size: 1.85rem;
	}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ARTICLE FEATURES: NEWSLETTER, COMMENTS, SHARING & RETURN TO TOP
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Header Quick Subscribe Drawer */
.header-newsletter-drawer {
	background-color: var(--color-noir-surface);
	border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
	padding: 18px 0;
	box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
	position: relative;
	z-index: 850;
}

.drawer-flex {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 24px;
}

.drawer-text {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 14px;
	flex: 1;
}

.drawer-star {
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.drawer-title {
	display: block;
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	color: var(--color-gold);
	letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.drawer-desc {
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
	margin: 2px 0 0;
}

.drawer-form-wrap {
	flex: 1.2;
}

.drawer-close {
	background: none;
	border: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	color: var(--color-cream);
	width: 32px;
	height: 32px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.drawer-close:hover {
	border-color: var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* 2. Unified AJAX Newsletter Component */
.vedette-newsletter-component {
	width: 100%;
}

.vedette-ajax-newsletter-form {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 10px;
}

.nl-inputs-row {
	display: flex;
	gap: 10px;
	width: 100%;
}

.nl-input {
	flex: 1;
	background-color: var(--color-noir);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	color: var(--color-cream);
	font-family: var(--font-sans);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	padding: 12px 16px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.nl-input:focus {
	outline: none;
	border-color: var(--color-gold);
	box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.btn-nl-submit {
	white-space: nowrap;
	padding: 12px 22px;
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	cursor: pointer;
}

.nl-feedback-msg {
	padding: 10px 14px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	line-height: 1.4;
}

.nl-feedback-msg.is-success {
	background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.nl-feedback-msg.is-error {
	background-color: rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.15);
	border: 1px solid #dc3545;
	color: #ff8585;
}

.nl-disclaimer {
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
}

/* 3. End of Article VIP Newsletter Box */
.article-end-newsletter-box {
	margin: 40px 0 35px;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-noir-surface), #1A1A24);
	border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	padding: 32px 36px;
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.article-end-newsletter-box::before {
	content: '★';
	position: absolute;
	right: -20px;
	bottom: -40px;
	font-size: 160px;
	color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.04);
	pointer-events: none;
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.end-nl-badge {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	background-color: var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-noir);
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	padding: 3px 10px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.end-nl-title {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 1.65rem;
	color: var(--color-cream);
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.end-nl-desc {
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
	line-height: 1.6;
	margin-bottom: 20px;
	max-width: 680px;
}

/* 4. Article Share Buttons: Top & Bottom */
.vedette-share-top-bar {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.share-label {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

.share-buttons-group {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-share {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	background-color: var(--color-noir-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	color: var(--color-cream);
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	padding: 6px 12px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	transition: var(--transition);
	cursor: pointer;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-share:hover {
	border-color: var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-gold);
	transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-share-copy {
	background: transparent;
}

.vedette-share-bottom-card {
	margin: 32px 0 20px;
	padding: 24px 28px;
	background-color: var(--color-noir-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.share-bottom-header {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.share-sparkle {
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.share-bottom-header h4 {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	color: var(--color-cream);
	margin: 0;
}

.share-bottom-buttons {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-share-lg {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	background-color: var(--color-noir);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	color: var(--color-cream);
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	padding: 10px 18px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	transition: var(--transition);
	cursor: pointer;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-share-lg:hover {
	border-color: var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-gold);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

/* 5. Desktop Floating Left Share Rail */
.floating-share-rail {
	position: fixed;
	left: max(16px, calc(50% - 660px));
	top: 35%;
	z-index: 750;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	background: rgba(14, 14, 16, 0.88);
	backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
	border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
	border-radius: 30px;
	padding: 14px 8px;
	box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.rail-header {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.rail-star {
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.rail-label {
	font-size: 0.5625rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

.rail-buttons {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 8px;
}

.rail-btn {
	width: 36px;
	height: 36px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background-color: var(--color-noir-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	color: var(--color-cream);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	transition: var(--transition);
	cursor: pointer;
	text-decoration: none;
	position: relative;
}

.rail-btn:hover {
	border-color: var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-gold);
	transform: scale(1.12);
	background-color: #1A1A24;
}

/* 6. Mobile Sticky Bottom Share Bar */
.mobile-sticky-share-bar {
	display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
	.floating-share-rail {
		display: none;
	}

	.mobile-sticky-share-bar {
		display: block;
		position: fixed;
		bottom: -80px;
		left: 0;
		right: 0;
		z-index: 990;
		background: rgba(14, 14, 16, 0.96);
		backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
		border-top: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
		padding: 10px 16px;
		transition: bottom 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
		box-shadow: 0 -8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
	}

	.mobile-sticky-share-bar.is-active {
		bottom: 0;
	}

	.mobile-share-flex {
		display: flex;
		align-items: center;
		justify-content: space-between;
		max-width: 600px;
		margin: 0 auto;
	}

	.mobile-share-brand {
		font-family: var(--font-serif);
		font-size: 0.8125rem;
		font-weight: 800;
		letter-spacing: 0.1em;
		color: var(--color-gold);
	}

	.mobile-share-actions {
		display: flex;
		align-items: center;
		gap: 12px;
	}

	.mob-share-icon {
		color: var(--color-cream);
		display: flex;
		align-items: center;
		justify-content: center;
		width: 34px;
		height: 34px;
		border-radius: 50%;
		background-color: var(--color-noir-surface);
		border: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
		transition: var(--transition);
	}

	.mob-share-btn-native {
		display: inline-flex;
		align-items: center;
		gap: 6px;
		background: var(--color-gold);
		color: var(--color-noir);
		border: none;
		border-radius: 20px;
		font-size: 0.75rem;
		font-weight: 800;
		padding: 7px 14px;
		cursor: pointer;
	}
}

/* 7. Floating Copy Toast */
.vedette-copy-toast {
	position: fixed;
	top: 24px;
	left: 50%;
	transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-30px);
	background-color: var(--color-noir);
	border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-gold-light);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.05em;
	padding: 10px 22px;
	border-radius: 30px;
	box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
	z-index: 10000;
	opacity: 0;
	pointer-events: none;
	transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.vedette-copy-toast.show {
	opacity: 1;
	transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* 8. Floating Return to Top Button */
.floating-back-to-top {
	position: fixed;
	bottom: 30px;
	right: 30px;
	z-index: 980;
	width: 50px;
	height: 50px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(14, 14, 16, 0.92);
	backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
	border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-gold);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	opacity: 0;
	pointer-events: none;
	transform: translateY(18px);
	transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
	cursor: pointer;
	box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.floating-back-to-top.is-visible {
	opacity: 1;
	pointer-events: auto;
	transform: translateY(0);
}

.floating-back-to-top:hover {
	background-color: var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-noir);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
	transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.btn-top-star {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	line-height: 1;
}

.btn-top-arrow {
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	line-height: 1;
	margin-top: -2px;
}

/* 9. Modern Trendy Comments Area */
.vedette-comments-hub {
	margin-top: 50px;
	padding-top: 35px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
}

.comments-header-band {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 12px;
	margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.comments-header-title {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
}

.comments-header-title .star-glyph {
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.comments-title {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 1.5rem;
	color: var(--color-cream);
	margin: 0;
}

.comments-manifesto-pill {
	background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
	border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
	color: var(--color-gold);
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	padding: 4px 12px;
	border-radius: 20px;
}

.vedette-styled-comment-list {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0 0 40px;
}

.vedette-comment-node {
	margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.comment-card-body {
	background-color: var(--color-noir-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	padding: 22px 24px;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.comment-card-body:hover {
	border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.comment-meta-bar {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 14px;
	margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.comment-avatar-wrap {
	position: relative;
	width: 48px;
	height: 48px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.comment-avatar-img {
	width: 48px;
	height: 48px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
	object-fit: cover;
}

.avatar-ring-star {
	position: absolute;
	bottom: -4px;
	right: -4px;
	background-color: var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-noir);
	font-size: 0.625rem;
	width: 16px;
	height: 16px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	border: 1.5px solid var(--color-noir-surface);
}

.comment-author-info {
	flex: 1;
}

.author-name-row {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.comment-author-name {
	font-family: var(--font-sans);
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--color-cream);
}

.comment-author-name a {
	color: inherit;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.badge-comment-role {
	font-size: 0.625rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	padding: 2px 7px;
	border-radius: 3px;
}

.badge-author {
	background-color: var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-noir);
}

.badge-staff {
	background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

.comment-date-row {
	margin-top: 2px;
}

.comment-time-link {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
	text-decoration: none;
}

.comment-time-link:hover {
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

.comment-content-text {
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	color: var(--color-text-light);
	line-height: 1.65;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.comment-content-text p {
	margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.comment-awaiting-moderation {
	background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
	border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
	color: var(--color-gold-light);
	padding: 8px 12px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.comment-actions-bar {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 16px;
	padding-top: 12px;
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.btn-comment-react {
	background: transparent;
	border: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	color: var(--color-cream);
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	padding: 6px 14px;
	border-radius: 20px;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-comment-react:hover {
	border-color: var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

.btn-comment-react.is-reacted {
	background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
	border-color: var(--color-gold);
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

.btn-comment-react .react-star-icon {
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

.btn-comment-react .react-count-badge {
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

.btn-comment-react.is-pulsing {
	transform: scale(1.15);
}

.comment-reply-cta a {
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--color-gold);
	text-decoration: none;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 4px;
	padding: 6px 12px;
	border-radius: 20px;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.comment-reply-cta a:hover {
	background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
}

/* Nested replies indentation with gold connector line */
.vedette-styled-comment-list .children {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 16px 0 0 36px;
	padding-left: 20px;
	border-left: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
	.vedette-styled-comment-list .children {
		margin-left: 10px;
		padding-left: 12px;
	}
	.drawer-flex {
		flex-direction: column;
		align-items: stretch;
	}
	.nl-inputs-row {
		flex-direction: column;
	}
}

/* Comment Form Modern Styling */
#respond {
	margin-top: 35px;
	background-color: var(--color-noir-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	padding: 28px 30px;
}

#reply-title {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-size: 1.4rem;
	color: var(--color-cream);
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}

#reply-title .reply-star {
	color: var(--color-gold);
}

#cancel-comment-reply-link {
	font-family: var(--font-sans);
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--color-gold);
	margin-left: 14px;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.comment-notes {
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
	margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.stars-not-scandals {
	color: var(--color-gold-light);
	font-style: italic;
}

.comment-form-inputs-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 16px;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.comment-form-inputs-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

.comment-form-author label,
.comment-form-email label,
.comment-form-comment label {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.05em;
	color: var(--color-cream);
	margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.comment-form-author input,
.comment-form-email input,
.comment-form-comment textarea {
	width: 100%;
	background-color: var(--color-noir);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-noir-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	color: var(--color-cream);
	font-family: var(--font-sans);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	padding: 12px 14px;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.comment-form-author input:focus,
.comment-form-email input:focus,
.comment-form-comment textarea:focus {
	outline: none;
	border-color: var(--color-gold);
	box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.comment-submit-wrap {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 18px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	margin-top: 14px;
}

.submit-comment-btn {
	padding: 12px 28px;
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	cursor: pointer;
}

.protected-by-turnstile {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	color: var(--color-text-light-muted);
}