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☆ Opinion | ‘Huberman Husbands,’ ‘Bro Diets’ and the ‘Masculine’ Branding of Fitness Culture
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( Jessica Grose | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

It started with a suspicious green sludge at the bottom of our drinking glasses. I kept finding evidence of this murky, grassy sediment when I was unloading the dishwasher, and I asked my husband if he knew where it came from. He said something like, “Oh, that’s Athletic Greens” — a supplement powder that includes dehydrated fruits, vegetables and grains that you mix with water. And I would also hear him mention “zone 2” exercising — which, as a runner, I honestly wanted to know more about. (You can peruse mixed reviews on greens powders’ benefits here and here.)

Persons: Andrew Huberman, Canon, Joseph Bernstein, Huberman, Goop, ”, he’s Organizations: that’s Athletic Greens, Stanford, Athletic Greens

☆ Gwyneth Paltrow is an Airbnb host now—how to book her California guesthouse
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Following the success of the Barbie DreamHouse, Airbnb is renting out the home of another famous blonde. Later this month, users of the platform will have a chance to apply to stay in Gwyneth Paltrow's guesthouse in Montecito, Calif. The one-night stay is a promotion for the "Shallow Hal" star's Goop wellness brand, and promises to give Paltrow's guests "favorite Goop essentials to nourish your body, mind and soul." The listing, which is written in the first person, describes the Montecito property as Paltrow's "sanctuary for respite and mental clarity." Unlike the Barbie DreamHouse promotion, guests at Paltrow's home will get to meet their famous host in person.

Persons: Barbie DreamHouse, Gwyneth Paltrow's, Hal, you'll, Barbie Locations: Montecito, Calif, Goop

☆ Is the World Ready for Another Goop?
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-19 | by ( Jessica Testa | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

There was once an Instagram account called Sporty & Rich. But hobbies do not stay hobbies for long in the modern age. As her following grew, Ms. Oberg envisioned a print magazine. She envisioned a small line of merch: simple hoodies and tote bags and hats embroidered with “Sporty & Rich.” Then she began to envision a different life for herself — one of less hustle and more leisure. She moved to Los Angeles in 2018, and now her T-shirts are printed with phrases like “Health Is Wealth!” and “Drink More Water!”

Persons: Ralph Lauren —, Frank, Phoebe Philo’s, Barack Obama, Joe Namath, Emily Oberg, Oberg, ”, — Organizations: ”, tote Locations: Bedford, Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, Los Angeles

☆ Zucchini to Go at Gwyneth Paltrow’s Home and 125 Years of the Parrish Art Museum
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Katie Van Syckle | More About Katie Van Syckle | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

“Careful!” Gwyneth Paltrow called to her daughter, Apple Martin, who was walking in black Gucci heels down a stone path on the family’s property in Amagansett, N.Y. It was a muggy, overcast Saturday night, and nearby, the actress Blythe Danner, Ms. Paltrow’s mother, mingled as guests arrived for the tented, 46-person dinner near the trampoline and treehouse in the manicured yard. The stylist Rachel Zoe said she was just focused on being on time as she was getting ready: “Gwyneth is very punctual, and if she is like, sitting at 7, it is 7, maybe even 6:59.”The dinner was hosted by Ms. Paltrow and her stylist, Elizabeth Saltzman, and the occasion was the release of a new Goop serum and a Gucci summer collection. Attendees included Jimmy Fallon, Jodie Comer, Cleo Wade, Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld, and Dr. Julius Few, a plastic surgeon who worked on the new product.

Persons: Gwyneth Paltrow, Apple Martin, Gucci, Blythe Danner, Ms, Paltrow’s, Rachel Zoe, Gwyneth, Paltrow, Elizabeth Saltzman, Jimmy Fallon, Jodie Comer, Cleo Wade, Jerry, Jessica Seinfeld, Julius Few Locations: Amagansett, N.Y

☆ Gwyneth Paltrow poses with look-alike daughter Apple Martin at Goop event
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-16 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Gwyneth Paltrow is enjoying her summer by spending time with her daughter, Apple Martin, and mom, Blythe Danner. The Goop founder hosted a dinner at her home in the Hamptons on Saturday, posting a photo from the gathering on Instagram with Martin and Danner on Sunday. Paltrow looked sun-kissed and glowy in a midriff-bearing skirt set, with her wavy hair worn down. Martin, whose resemblance to her mother is uncanny, looked chic in a black mini dress while Danner wore a cozy white maxi dress. I can’t take it!”Paltrow shares two children with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.

Persons: Gwyneth Paltrow, Apple Martin, Blythe Danner, Martin, Danner, Paltrow, “, ” Paltrow, Chris Martin, Brad Falchuk, Falchuk, Jerry, Jessica Seinfeld, Jodie Comer, Jimmy Fallon, Rachel Zoe, Mattia Agazzi, Elizabeth Saltzman, ” Organizations: CNN, Hamptons, Coldplay

☆ Something Navy's CEO is out as Arielle Charnas' company stops producing clothing, closes stores, and explores a sale
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-29 | by ( Katie Warren | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Its CEO is leaving the company, most employees have either quit or been laid off, and production of new clothing is on hold, several people told Insider. Several people told Insider last year that Charnas was furious with Scanlan for keeping her in the dark about the company's struggles. Arielle Charnas recently said on Instagram that "a lot of changes had to be made" at Something Navy. (The company's founder told Insider that Package Free finally paid them this week after dodging them for a year.) Scanlan's spokesperson told Insider that a sale of Something Navy was on the horizon.

Persons: Charnas, Matt Scanlan, Scanlan, Bradstreet, Arielle Charnas, Monica Schipper, who's, Matt, he's, Darian DiCianno, Charnas hasn't, they'd, Brandon, he'd, Eugene Gologursky, Silas Chou, Jenny Fleiss, Ivory Ella, They're, Betty Wang, cofounding Naadam, Blue, Thakoon's, Laura Cook, Michael Yeager, Elisa Giorgi, Bailey Miller, Scanlan's Organizations: Navy, Associates, Something Navy, company's, Saks Fifth, Hamptons, Naadam, Los, Nordstrom, United, Blue, & $ Locations: Jersey, Charnas, India, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, New, Newport Beach , California, Its New Jersey, stiffing

☆ Gooped at a Gwyneth Paltrow Drag Show
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( Madison Malone Kircher | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Gwyneth Paltrow has been popping up in unexpected places this year. She was in court in March, dressed impeccably, and won $1 after being found not at fault for a ski crash. Well, not in the flesh, but her persona was present as a handful of drag queens put on their best performances in honor of Ms. Paltrow, the actress and founder of the lifestyle brand Goop. Scenes from Ms. Paltrow’s oeuvre played on a loop on screens throughout the bar and performance space. Ms. Paltrow was unavailable for comment, she added.

Persons: Gwyneth Paltrow, Paltrow, “ Sylvia, ”, Brad Pitt, Thorgy Thor, riled, Paltrow’s, Goop, ” Noora Raj Brown Locations: East Williamsburg, Brooklyn

☆ Gwyneth Paltrow makes first appearance since ski trial at LA Fashion Awards
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-24 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Nearly one month after Gwyneth Paltrow prevailed in the trial connected to a 2016 ski collision on a Utah mountain, the Goop founder stepped out in Beverly Hills to accept an award at the Daily Front Row’s LA Fashion Awards on Sunday. Watch as jury reads verdict in Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial 01:00 - Source: CourtTVIn her speech, Paltrow said that the award she was receiving is “lovely and very meaningful,” and added that they started G. Label in 2016 “for women who work, and who have kids and run around and wanted to be comfortable and confident.”(From left) Gwyneth Paltrow and Sara Foster at the LA Fashion Awards. Kim Kardashian and her daughter North West, Miley Cyrus, Teyana Taylor, Brie Larson and Keanu Reeves, among others, also attended the LA Fashion Awards with DAOU Vineyards on Sunday, which is an event that celebrates visionaries in fashion and Hollywood. Paltrow countersued Sanderson, alleging he crashed into her. Late last month, the jury found Paltrow not liable and ruled in her favor in her counterclaim against Sanderson.

☆ Upfront's Mark Suster created one of the most exclusive and glitziest gatherings in tech. But there's a dark side.
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-21 | by ( Ben Bergman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Mark Suster is managing partner of Upfront Ventures, a Los Angeles venture firmSuster's fastidiousness has created what many now consider one of the best tech conferences of the year. But Suster's abrasive, take-no-prisoners approach has also alienated some startup founders and investors. These luminaries were among the 1,000-plus attendees of last month's Upfront Summit, a glitzy, invite-only tech conference organized by Upfront Ventures and its managing partner, Mark Suster, in Los Angeles each year. "Mark and the Upfront Summit helped put LA tech and investing on the map," said Jeffrey Katzenberg, the cofounder of DreamWorks and WndrCo. Several years ago, a founder whose startup Suster invested in was in a conference room rehearsing their presentation for the Upfront Summit.

☆ Gwyneth Paltrow leaves door open for further involvement in the MCU: ‘I mean, I didn’t die’
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-20 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Gwyneth Paltrow is never saying never to the prospect of her future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The “Iron Man” and “Avengers” costars speculated about their potential future involvement in the comic book films during their chat. When Johansson mused that Paltrow could indeed come back “at some point,” Paltrow exclaimed “Really?”“As 64-year-old Pepper Potts! (From left): Gwyneth Paltrow, Brie Larson, Pom Klementieff and Letitia Wright in 2019's "Avengers: Endgame." In 2020, Johansson married “Saturday Night Live” star Colin Jost, and the pair are now parents to son Cosmo, who turns 2 in August.

☆ Upfront's Mark Suster has become the star of LA's booming startup scene. Not everyone is a fan.
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-18 | by ( Ben Bergman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +29 min

"I have worked with more than 50 VCs and nobody comes close to what it is like to work with Mark Suster," said a founder backed by Suster. "Mark and the Upfront Summit helped put LA tech and investing on the map," said Jeffrey Katzenberg, the cofounder of DreamWorks and WndrCo. Several years ago, a founder whose startup Suster invested in was in a conference room rehearsing their presentation for the Upfront Summit. If you're going to put him on your board, you're letting the fox guard the henhouse. "If you're going to put him on your board, you're letting the fox guard the henhouse."

March 30 (Reuters) - A jury in Utah ruled on Thursday that Oscar-winning actor Gwyneth Paltrow was not responsible for injuries sustained by a man during a ski slope collision at an upscale Park City resort in 2016. He said the injuries led to a traumatic brain injury and had sought more than $300,000 in damages from Paltrow at a civil trial. Gwyneth Paltrow looks on as her attorney objects during the closing arguments of her trial, in Park City, Utah, U.S., March 30, 2023. Rick Bowmer/Pool via REUTERSThe eight-person jury sided with Paltrow, ruling that Sanderson was 100% at fault, and awarded Paltrow the $1 in symbolic damages that she had asked for in a countersuit. Both fell to the ground with Paltrow on top of Sanderson, in a heap of skis and limbs, she said.

In court papers, Sanderson said he suffered "permanent traumatic brain injury" as a result of the collision. Paltrow said that is when they both fell to the ground with Paltrow on top of Sanderson, in a heap of skis and limbs. Gwyneth Paltrow testifies during her ski crash trial, in Park City, Utah, U.S., March 24, 2023. Paltrow, who said she was upset and cursed at Sanderson after the collision, said she did not ski off until after Sanderson told Christiansen that he was fine. "I did not cause the accident, so I cannot be at fault for anything that subsequently happened to him," Paltrow said.

☆ Former Goldman Sachs partners represent the powerful allies and formidable foes the bank has across the Street
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-03 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

In many ways, it's easier to become a brain surgeon than a Goldman partner (doctors, please spare me your hate mail). Unlike other esteemed white-collar groups — the partners at law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore, for example — turnover is somewhat common within the Goldman partnership. Insider's Carter Johnson and Dakin Campbell took a look at how many partners have left the bank since CEO David Solomon took over in 2018. In many ways, it's demonstrative of the allies the bank has across the Street. Former Goldman partners can be like missionaries for the bank, spreading the good word to anyone who will listen (and paying their fees).

☆ Investors piled a record $12.6 billion into wellness apps during the pandemic. Now they're starting to bet on startups tackling mental illnesses.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-13 | by ( Riddhi Kanetkar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The COVID-19 pandemic created a wellness boom across Europe, with mindfulness apps growing rapidly. VCs pumped a record $771 million into European startups tackling mental illnesses in 2021, per Dealroom. But psychologists have been clear that they are not substitutes for clinically-approved treatments for mental health conditions. Now, there is a new wave of startups looking to move beyond wellness and tackle mental illnesses. "The scale of the problem of mental illnesses became evident after COVID-19," Joseph Zipfel, chief investment officer at SFC, told Insider.

☆ Engineer saw how diapers were made, thought she could do better—now she has a $250,000 'Shark Tank' deal
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

In 2012, Amrita Saigal quit her dream job. In 2021, she launched Los Angeles-based Kudos, which makes disposable diapers from cotton and other sustainable materials — and on Friday's episode of ABC's "Shark Tank," she scored a $250,000 investment in Kudos from Mark Cuban and guest Shark Gwyneth Paltrow. Saigal also expressed plans to launch new products, including trainer swim shorts and adult sanitary products. Disclosure: CNBC owns the exclusive off-network cable rights to "Shark Tank." Sign up now: Get smarter about your money and career with our weekly newsletterDon't miss:This ‘Shark Tank’ side hustle had almost zero revenue — here’s why Mark Cuban invested anyway17-year-old ‘Shark Tank’ contestant made slime in his garage, sold it to his friends, brought in $1 million in just 3 years

☆ I design sex rooms for a Netflix show. Some clients spend nearly $200,000 on a room but they aren't all as raunchy as 'Fifty Shades of Grey'.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( Kate Duffy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Netflix's "How to Build a Sex Room" brings to light the business of sex rooms. Clients can spend about $200,000 on a sex room, but secondhand stores provide cheaper options. One day, a client turned around and asked her whether she had ever designed a sex room. Sex rooms aren't cheapConverting rooms into sex rooms can be an expensive project depending on the size and complexity of the space, Rose said. At the end of the day, Rose pointed out that sex rooms needn't always revolve around sex.

☆ LoveShackFancy built a pretty, skinny, rich-girl dreamworld. The fantasy was impossible to live up to.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Anna Silman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +34 min

Suddenly, in the midst of discussing what Cohen should wear to the next LoveShackFancy store opening, there was the sound of glass clanging. (Another person confirmed hearing this exchange, though the person close to the company said multiple Zoom attendees did not recall it.) The person close to the company said, "It is not uncommon for trips to have dual purposes — they always generate content." Another time, during a visit to the Palm Beach store, Cohen freaked out after seeing staffers in sweatshirts and sneakers. "As with most contemporary fashion brands, we currently do not operate in the plus-size business," the person close to LoveShackFancy said.

☆ Gwyneth Paltrow says husband is totally cool with her friendship with Brad Pitt
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —There is no battle of the Brads in Gwyneth Paltrow’s life. The actress talked about how her husband of four years, Brad Falchuk feels about her friendship with her ex-fiancé, Brad Pitt during a recent interview with “Entertainment Tonight.”“My husband is probably like the least judgmental, most secure man in our relationship, so I think he totally respects [the friendship],” Paltrow said. It’s not the first time Paltrow has talked about her relationship with her ex. In June she published a chat with Pitt on her Goop site in which she joked with him, “I finally found the Brad I was supposed to marry. It just took me 20 years.”“And it’s lovely to have you as a friend now,” Pitt said.

☆ 15 venture capitalists that early-stage sports tech, health, and wellness founders should know if they're looking to raise capital
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Matthew Kish | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +17 min

Other recent investments include Bumble, Goop, Spring Health, Chief, Found, Daily Harvest, and Blueland. Recent investments include the sneaker-trading platform Tradeblock, which touts itself as an alternative to StockX and Goat. Recent investments include AnyDistance, Balanced, and Juna. Her recent investments include Calibrate, DUOS, Dutch, and Buffalo Market, a food distributor focused on plant-based and organic foods. Recent investments include pickleball products company Revolin, live-sports artificial-reality company Quintar, recovery products company Alleviate, and community cycling app Preem.

☆ More celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian are turning themselves into department stores. Here's the platform helping to grow their customer list.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Cortina enables celebrity marketplaces like Kourtney Kardashian's Poosh and Graydon Carter's Airmail. These marketplaces may soon replace department stores, Cortina founder Keith George says. PooshSeveral celebrity marketplaces have popped up in recent years. Now, platforms that serve as a bridge between brands, celebrities, and their audiences — like Cortina — are also on the rise. Celebrity marketplaces also might help traditional brands have faced in acquiring customers.

☆ See the presentation that convinced Gwyneth Paltrow and NEA to back digital menopause-care startup Evernow
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Rebecca Torrence | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Evernow raised $28.5 million in a Series A round in April that NEA, a VC firm, led. NEA led the startup's $28.5 million Series A in April. Jackson said Evernow picked angel investors who have used their platforms to speak out about various issues in women's health. Evernow provided Insider with the presentation the company used to raise $28.5 million in Series A funding. See the 18-slide presentation Evernow used to land a $28.5 million Series A from investors like Gwyneth Paltrow, Drew Barrymore, and NEA.

Kanye West’s breakup with Gap Inc. reflects a broader trend of celebrities seeking more control over the brands they create or back. But in this instance, Mr. Shabelman said the friction between Mr. West and Gap fits into a larger development in the world of celebrity marketing. Mr. West “doesn’t need those corporations,” said Anjali S. Bal, an associate professor of marketing at Babson College. Mr. West formally notified Gap on Thursday that his Yeezy LLC fashion brand was terminating his partnership with the apparel chain. More recently, tennis champion Naomi Osaka last year began a media company called Hana Kuma in partnership with SpringHill Co., an entertainment firm co-founded by LeBron James.

☆ The Ayahuasca Diaries
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-26 | by ( Mattathias Schwartz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +37 min

But please understand: I didn't drink ayahuasca so I could write an article about it. I wrote an article about it so I could drink ayahuasca. I was desperate to drink ayahuasca — I had been for several months, in fact — and the formality of an assignment would help me out at home. Instead, a friend of a friend linked me up with an ayahuasca sangha, a Buddhist word for a spiritual community. I thought of my old friend, Scott, who, many years before, had declined an opportunity to drink ayahuasca.

☆ Gwyneth Paltrow attempts to eat a vagina-scented Goop candle in Super Bowl ad for Uber Eats' expanded retail offerings
▼ + stars: | 2022-02-12 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Uber Eats is announcing expanded consumer goods and convenience offerings in its Super Bowl ad. The ad marks a partnership with Goop and the launch of new retail hubs on the Uber Eats app. "Nearly three million consumers order essentials beyond food each month through Uber Eats," the company wrote in a blog post earlier this week. In tandem with the Super Bowl ad, Uber Eats is also launching themed retail hubs for the Super Bowl and Valentine's Day that feature curated items available for delivery through the app. This will be the second Super Bowl ad for UberEats, following a 2021 spot starring actors Mike Myers and Dana Carvey as their popular "Wayne's World" characters.

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