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☆ Inside the Goldman Sachs marketing push that has some execs perplexed
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Reed Alexander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

AdvertisementTop Goldman officials denied any plans to cut Carter's department and said she had upgraded Goldman's marketing capabilities. "It sounds like a few people have a quaint understanding of marketing at Goldman Sachs," a Goldman spokesman, Tony Fratto, said. They turned to the consulting giant McKinsey, which recommended Goldman increase its marketing budget and hire a chief marketing officer, these people said. Related storiesAs AT&T's chief brand officer, Carter handled sports sponsorships, advertising, and diversity messaging in a division headed by the telecom giant's global marketing officer, Lori Lee. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty ImagesIn recent weeks, Goldman's marketing team has suffered more departures.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Fiona Carter, Carter, David Solomon's, Solomon, Tony Fratto, It's, Goldman dealmaker, —, John Waldron, Lori Lee, Robert De Niro, Katie Holmes, John Rogers, Waldron, Rogers, Fratto, Sean Zanni, Jake Siewert, Maria dal, speechwriting, Dal Pan, Goldman Sachs SAUL LOEB, Matt Gibson, David Solomon, PATRICK T, FALLON, Jason Hill, snagging, There's, Russell Horwitz, Goldman's, Horwitz, " Horwitz, Emmalyse Brownstein, Reed Alexander Organizations: Goldman, Business, Forbes, McKinsey, T's, Hollywood, Tribeca Film, Goldman's New, BI, AFP, Formula One United, Prix, Getty, White Locations: Sachs, Goldman's, Goldman's New York City, Formula One United States, Austin , Texas, York City

☆ Bestselling author Minda Harts just adapted her book to the screen. Here are her tips for succeeding in Hollywood.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Author Minda Harts said that stars like Issa Rae inspire her as she steps into Hollywood. Harts, whose debut novel was recently adapted into a short film, said that networking is key to her success. That book led to a short film adaptation, an upcoming psychological thriller about the workplace starring "The Proud Family" actor Kyla Pratt as Harts. Like Rae, Harts wants to diversify her portfolio. If we all can ask ourselves that in every part of the production process, then I think we'll have a more equitable Hollywood," Harts said.

Persons: Minda Harts, Issa Rae, Harts, it's, —, Kyla Pratt, Rae, Marla Aufmuth, Valeisha Butterfield, Johnny Nunez, WireImage Harts, Dalvin Adams Harts, Reese Witherspoon, Witherspoon, Daisy Jones, She's, Reese Organizations: Hollywood, Service, YouTube, America, Seed Media, Arts Productions, Texas Conference, Women Locations: Vegas, Hollywood, Harts

☆ Democrats launch ads in nail salons, malls in final swing-state sprint
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

One week before Election Day, Democrats are spending big to target swing-state voters in nail salons, lifestyle magazines and shopping malls — all places where they might normally seek to escape the news. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards A DNC advertisement. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards A DNC advertisement. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards A DNC advertisement. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards A DNC advertisement.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Kevin Lamarque, Winfrey's, Donald Trump, Trump, Monica Guardiola Organizations: Democratic, U.S, Democratic National Convention, United Center, Democratic National, Women's, Republican, DNC, Teen Vogue, Spotify, iHeart Media, Keystone State, Vogue Locations: Chicago , Illinois, U.S, Pennsylvania, Keystone

After a four-year hiatus, the wings, walks and women of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show will return Tuesday for the company’s 2024 show in New York City. “The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is BACK and will reflect who we are today, plus everything you know and love—the glamour, runway, wings, musical entertainment, and more! “I mean, like, ‘cray cray,’ as in ‘cray cray good.’”Who is performing? For the first time, Victoria's Secret said, its show will feature an all-women lineup, which will be headlined by Cher. “It’s a woman’s world, so it’s understood that you can’t have a fashion show without the mother of fashion herself—@Cher!” Victoria’s Secret wrote on Instagram last month.

Persons: Ed Razek, We’ve, “, Tefi Pessoa, Olivia Culpo, ”, Victoria's, Gigi Hadid, Mayowa Nicholas, Barbara Palvin, Behati Prinsloo, Jasmine Tookes, Adriana Lima, Ashley Graham, Paloma Elsesser, Devyn Garcia, Tyra Banks, ” Graham, It's, Palvin, Banks, cray, ’, Cher, —, Instagram, Lisa, Tyla Organizations: New York Times, L Brands, Amazon Prime Locations: New York City

There are many commemorations that mark important milestones for queer people and their allies: Pride Month, LGBTQ History Month, Lesbian Visibility Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance, among many others. For celebrities and others in the public spotlight though, coming out also means sharing their sexuality or gender identity with millions of people around the world. Here are a few of the people who have come out so far in 2024. Heidi Gutman / NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images fileJulia FoxActor and author Julia Fox appeared to come out as a lesbian in a TikTok video shared in July. Stefania D'Alessandro / WireImage fileBruce Joel Rubin“Ghost” screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin proved in June that it’s never too late to come out.

Persons: Reneé Rapp, Chappell Roan, Sophia Bush, Ashlyn Harris, “ I’ve, ”, ” Sophia Bush, Dimitrios Kambouris, Amber Ruffin, “, ” Ruffin, ” Amber Ruffin, Heidi Gutman, Julia Fox, Fox, Emily Gracin, ” Fox, Ye, Rachpoot, Bauer, Griffin, Maren Morris Singer Maren Morris, Tucker Carlson, Maren Morris, Jim Bennett, Trey Cunningham, he’s, Cunningham, Louisa Jacobson, Louisa Jacobson’s, Jacobson, Oscar, Meryl Streep, Christopher Polk, Zamata, Michael Buckner, Amanda Tori Meating, ” Meating, she’s, Richard Shotwell, Maya Massafera, Massafera poignantly, Roberto Cavalli, Stefania D'Alessandro, Bruce Joel Rubin, it’s Organizations: Pride, Getty, Fox News, U.S, The New York Times, Times, Glasgow . MI, New York Times, Lesbian, Variety, Entertainment, Vogue, Hollywood, Guardian Locations: Glasgow, Milan

☆ Travis Kelce says his mom 'made it look easy' when it came to raising him and Jason Kelce
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Cailey Griffin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Donna Kelce, mother to Travis and Jason Kelce, was named one of Glamour's 2024 Women of the Year. Travis Kelce said Donna made being a mom "look easy." AdvertisementKansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce says his mom, Donna, "made it look easy" when it came to raising him and his brother Jason Kelce. You made it look easy. I made it easy," Travis said.

Persons: Donna Kelce, Travis, Jason Kelce, Jason Kelce's, Travis Kelce, Donna, —, Jason, Tina Knowles, Maggie Baird, Mandy Teefey, Selena Gomez's, Billie Eilish's, Kelce's, they're, Momma Organizations: Service, Kansas City Chiefs

☆ 18 Best Pregnancy-Safe Skin Care in 2024, According to Experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Macaela Mackenzie | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +32 min

SKIP AHEAD The best pregnancy-safe skin care products in 2024 | How to shop for pregnancy-safe skin care | Why trust NBC Select? How I picked the best pregnancy-safe skin care productsI asked board-certified dermatologists about common pregnancy skin concerns like dryness and sensitivity and for their recommendations on pregnancy-safe formulas. The best pregnancy-safe skin care products in 2024When you’re pregnant, it may feel like you have to abandon your skin care routine and start new, but experts say that is not always the case. The fragrance-free formula has broad-spectrum protection, which means it keeps your skin safe from both UVA and UVB rays. How to shop for pregnancy-safe skin careWhen shopping for pregnancy-safe skin care, experts say the best approach involves assessing your skin’s changing needs and talking with your doctor about what ingredients you feel comfortable using.

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☆ Donna Kelce says her favorite TV mom was Clair Huxtable: "That's who I want to be like"
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In an interview with Glamour, Donna Kelce said that being a mom was probably the "hardest thing" she's done. The mom of Travis and Jason Kelce was once a banking executive and the family's major breadwinner. She said she looks up to Clair Huxtable, the TV mom from "The Cosby Show." AdvertisementAlthough she's famously known as "Mama Kelce" to football stars Travis and Jason, Donna Kelce was once a banking executive and a major breadwinner in the family. Still, there's a TV mom that she looks up to: Clair Huxtable of "The Cosby Show."

Persons: Donna Kelce, Travis, Jason Kelce, Clair Huxtable, —, she's, Jason, Kelce, Tina Knowles, Maggie Baird, Mandy Teefey, they're, Travis weren't, Ed Kelce, Clair, Ellen Yin, isn't, Andrea Mac, Kelce didn't Organizations: Service, Pew Research Center, Census Bureau, BI

☆ Sydney Sweeney doesn't think she'll 'ever feel comfortable' financially: 'I saw my parents lose everything'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

"I come from a family where I saw my parents lose everything, and I am terrified of that," she said. While the days of driving a beater are long gone, Sweeney said has a hard time coming to terms with her success. "It's a weird feeling when people are like, 'Oh, you're successful,' or say, 'You've made it,'" Sweeney says. "It doesn't feel like that because there's so much more I want to accomplish and achieve. And though she might never feel comfortable financially, she's proud of how far she's come.

Persons: Sydney Sweeney, she's, Sweeney, who's, I've, Get Organizations: Bel Air, Hollywood Reporter, CNBC Locations: Idaho, Los Angeles, LA

Originally from Minnesota and a former longtime public school teacher, Gwen Walz has always played a big role in her husband’s political career. First lady of Minnesota Gwen Walz holds a campaign event in support of educators in Augusta, Ga., on Sept. 19. JD Vance took to social media to call out Tim Walz for making earlier references to using IVF. Usha Vance, too, has stepped out to defend JD Vance. Well before JD Vance became a senator and later the Republican vice presidential nominee, Usha Vance has been a longtime partner in his work.

Persons: JD Vance, Tim Walz, Usha Vance, Gwen Walz, Harris, Walz, “, ”, ” Usha Vance, Vance, Usha, Byron, Alec Hernández, —, United States ”, Tim Walz's, Hope, Gwen, Minnesota Gwen Walz, Peter Zay, Kamala Harris ’, Doug Emhoff, Trump Organizations: Trump, Republican National Convention, Byron Center, NBC, Fox News, Republican, NBC News, Democratic, United, Secret, laryngitis, Getty, Democratic National Convention, Glamour, Fox, GOP Locations: Minnesota, Milwaukee, Mich, Harbor Springs , Michigan, United States, Pittsburgh, Wisconsin , Michigan, Nevada, The Minnesota, Augusta , Ga, Anadolu, Bethesda , Maryland, Lansing , Michigan, Lansing

☆ A dismal 'Bridgerton'-themed ball in Detroit is drawing comparisons to the woeful Willy Wonka experience
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Will Martin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Go to newsletter preferencesSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementThe reality of the event, however, was much less impressive, guests told local media, and posted on social media. Its website displayed a 404 error when Business Insider attempted to visit the page although a sparse website for the event was still online. Uncle & Me LLC did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider, sent outside regular working hours.

Persons: —, Charming Amecia Fuller, Ragland, Amanda Sue Mathis, Mathis, Willy Wonka, Cameron Morey Organizations: Service, Harmonie, Business, Social, News Detroit, ABC, 7News Locations: Detroit, Bridgerton, Glasgow, UK

☆ Milan Fashion Week highlights: A surprise drop-in from Madonna and an ‘anything goes’ attitude
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Scarlett Conlon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty ImagesCreative director Mattieu Blazy said “it’s like that first day at school when (you arrive) looking impeccable and you come back at the end of the day crumpled.” Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty ImagesPerfectly imperfectHigh octane glamour was dialled right down, too. Blouses also popped up at Marni, N°21 and Bottega Veneta — ranging from clean cut, office-ready designs to the more flouncy and feminine. Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty ImagesPointe shoes were reimagined as thong sandals. Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty ImagesElsewhere at Fendi, soft, bathrobe-like gowns — much like the one recently worn by Rihanna — were worn with sheer embroidered socks. Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty ImagesMiuccia Prada told the press she was "very very nervous” about presenting this collection.

Persons: Milan, Miuccia Prada, Prada, Max Mara’s, Max Mara, Ian Griffiths, ”, Maximillian Davis, Matthieu Blazy, Vittorio Zunino Celotto, Mattieu Blazy, “, Kim Jones, chunky, Kate Moss, Kate, Gucci’s Sabato de Sarno, Normcore, she’s, Peter Pan, Jil Sander, Lucie, Luke Meier, chinoiserie, you’ll, Francesco Risso’s, Alessandro Dell’Acqua, ord, Versace, Donatella, Madonna, philes, Jean, Paul Gaultier, Gaultier, Rachpoot, Bauer, Griffin, Domenico Dolce, Stefano Gabbana, Julianne Moore, Jacob Elordi, Kendall Jenner, Michelle Yeoh —, Steven Spielberg’s, E.T, Blazy, Jacopo M, Donatella Versace, Jonas Gustavsson, Maximilian Davis, Victor Virgile, Prada Sabato, Daniele Venturelli, Karen Elson, Roberto Cavalli, Piovanotto Marco, Rihanna —, Versace Kim Jones, Gabriel Bouys, Adrian Appiolaza, Marco Beroorello, Marco Bertorello, Ferragamo, Delphine Achard, Francesco Risso's Marni, Mattieu, Judy Blame, Justin Shin, Boss, Raf Simmons Organizations: Milan CNN, Milan, Brands, Prada, Bottega Veneta, Red Wing, Dolce, Gabbana, Rocky, Getty, Moschino, Milan Fashion Locations: —, Ferragamo, Bottega, buttoned, Marni, Milan, AFP, British

☆ Mohamed Al-Fayed, the late billionaire with links to the royal family, has been accused of sexually abusing multiple women
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewMohamed Al-Fayed, an Egyptian-born billionaire, owned Harrods, a luxury London department store, for 26 years. After decades of fame and controversy, Al-Fayed died last August aged 94. Now, after years of mounting evidence and speculation, multiple women have come forward to say Al-Fayed sexually assaulted them. I just wanted it to be over," one unnamed woman, who said Al-Fayed raped her at his apartment in London's upmarket Park Lane, told the broadcaster. Al-Fayed owned Harrods for 26 years and later owned Fulham Football Club and the Paris Ritz.

Persons: —, Mohamed Al, Fayed, Princess Diana's, Dodi Fayed, Al, Gloria Allred, Mohamed Al Fayed, Forbes, Diana, Prince William, Prince Harry, St . Tropez Organizations: Service, Business, Harrods, Sky News, BBC, Al, CNN, Fulham Football Club, Paris Locations: Egyptian, Harrods, London, Paris, Park, St .

☆ Chappell Roan’s makeup artist breaks down her VMAs look
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

“If Joan of Arc was a glamour girl,” quipped Roan’s makeup artist, Andrew Dahling, who worked on the VMA vision. Dahling was inspired by Pat McGrath’s work as runway makeup artist for Dior in the 2000s. Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesFor Roan’s red carpet look, Dahling had a lighter touch. (Dahling, who was behind Roan’s green body paint and makeup, said the look took around four hours to complete). “It’s not meant to look classically beautiful (like) the Instagram makeup that we see today that’s super blended and perfect,” said Dahling of Roan’s VMAs vision.

Persons: Chappell Roan, —, Roan, Joan of Arc, ”, Andrew Dahling, Roan —, Babe, Dahling, Pat McGrath’s, Dior, “, Joan of, Pat McGrath's, Kevin Mazur, Liberty, Governors Ball, Queen Elizabeth, Jamie McCarthy, “ It’s, ” —, John Waters, Violet Chachki, Davy, Ball, Lady, Marleen Moise, Stephen J, Cohen, he’s, ” Dahling Organizations: CNN, VMA, auburn, Dior, NFL, Festival, WWE, Governors, Kentucky, Lady Liberty, Getty, Kentucky Pride Festival, Financial, messier Locations: New York, Alabama, Chicago, Europe, Manchester, Glasgow, London, Kentucky

☆ Sabrina Carpenter honors Madonna in vintage Oscars gown at VMAs red carpet
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Madonna was everywhere at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards in New York — and she wasn’t even there. But it was Artist of the Year nominee Sabrina Carpenter who went the extra mile by tracking down a vintage gown from the Queen of Pop’s style archive. Featuring a deep-V neckline and embellished with sequins, pearls and crystals, the white satin gown was designed — and later customized for Madonna — by celebrated fashion designer Bob Mackie. “Maria Schiavo, a well-known fashion stylist, borrowed my sample of this dress for a Madonna cover shoot for Vanity Fair,” Mackie recalled. Nobody else should be seen in that dress.”)Carpenter’s stylist, Jared Ellner, said on Instagram that he acquired the Madonna gown through LA vintage clothing studio, Tab Vintage.

Persons: CNN —, Addison Rae, Anitta, Sabrina Carpenter, —, Bob Mackie, Michael Jackson, ”, Dick Tracy, Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, Ron Galella, Steven Meisel, Mackie, “ Maria Schiavo, ” Mackie, Pop, Fran Drescher, Monroe, Diana Ross, Cher, Anya Taylor, Joy, Katy Perry, Zendaya, Miley Cyrus, Kim Kardashian, Jared Ellner, De, Tab Vintage’s, Alexis Novak, Carpenter, “, Evan Agostini, Britney Spears, Spears Organizations: CNN, MTV, De Beers, Vogue, UBS Arena, Billboard, VMA Locations: New York, Monroe, Elmont , New York

☆ Why Elon Musk Is Really Taking Twitter Out of San Francisco
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Adam Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

From the front door of X, which is closing up shop in San Francisco on Friday, Market Street runs straight through downtown to the bay. Now, as X leaves its spot, Market Street is still suffering from all the same problems it had before Twitter. After handing over millions of dollars in tax breaks to one of the world's wealthiest corporations, San Francisco has nothing to show for it. AdvertisementI keep remembering a work trip I took to San Francisco in 1999, a few years before I moved here. "Our focus remains on working with and supporting the many businesses that call San Francisco home," the statement reads.

Persons: Daniel Burnham, Elon Musk, Twitter, Ted Egan, Bon Marché, Paula Smith Arrigoni, restaurateurs, Dolby, Twitter didn't, Egan, Uber decamped, Musk, San Francisco, Adam Rogers Organizations: Twitter, Central Market, Anadolu, Getty, AQ, Area, Coalition, Apple, New York Times, San, Sony, Microsoft, Ikea, London Breed, Business Locations: San Francisco, Austin, South Park, California, Brisbane, Texas, scuzzy, gentrify, Alta, Oro, Bon, Kaya, Bay, Oakland

☆ Best red carpet looks from the MTV VMAs
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

See below for some of the red carpet’s best looks so far. Jamie McCarthy/WireImage/Getty ImagesAward host Megan Thee Stallion’s eye-catching gown featured a corseted bodice and flared out above and below the knee. Noam Galai/Getty ImagesLil Nas X’s bold pink outfit left social media users wondering whether he was channeling his inner Power Ranger. Noam Galai/Getty ImagesTaylor Swift. Jamie McCarthy/WireImage/Getty ImagesLenny Kravitz, who was awarded the Best Rock VMA on the red carpet, arrived in a shirtless all-black leather look, complete with matching necktie.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Gaga’s, Madonna, Megan Thee Stallion, Billie Eilish, BlackPink’s Lisa, Tyla, Andrew Kelly, Katy Perry, Michael Jackson, Valerie Terranova, Scrappy, Jamie McCarthy, Megan Thee, Matt Baron, BEI, GloRilla, Noam Galai, Nas, Taylor Swift, Angela Weiss, Shawn Mendes, Suki Waterhouse, Margaret Qualley, Jack Antonoff, Reuters Halle Bailey, Kevin Mazur, Addison Rae, Anthony Harvey, Shutterstock Doechii, Sean, Camila Cabello, Paris, Nicky Rothschild, Evan Agostini, Halsey, Versace, Elizabeth Hurley, Reuters Anitta, Reuters Quavo, Gilbert Flores, Sabrina Carpenter, Bob Mackie, Shutterstock Chappell Roan, Lenny Kravitz, Walker, Dimitrios Kambouris, Lisa, Blackpink, Shutterstock Damiano David of Måneskin Organizations: CNN, UBS Arena, MTV’s, Getty, Reuters, Paris Hilton, Best, VMA Locations: New York

☆ How 'The Perfect Couple' cast nailed the opening dance with the help of Taylor Swift's backup dancers
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-08 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Netflix's "The Perfect Couple" shows the cast dancing flashmob-style in the opening credits. Speaking at a Q&A after the show's UK premiere, the cast explained how the scene came together. My dress is too tight, I can't dance,'" Bier, who previously directed Kidman on HBO's "The Undoing," said. AdvertisementThe scene was mapped out by Dua Lipa's choreographer of choice and featured some of Taylor Swift's backup dancersSusanne Bier practiced the dance with cast members. Kidman said that the cast also ended up having extra support in the form of professional backup dancers who had previously worked with Taylor Swift.

Persons: Nicole Kidman, —, Susanne Bier, Meghan Trainor's, Gail Berman, Jack Reynor, Bier, Reynor, Hilary Bronwyn Gayle, Kidman, Oscar, Nicole, Liev Schreiber, Kidman's, Schreiber, Eve Hewson, Amelia Sacks, Dua, Taylor, Charm, Kendrick Lamar, Selena Gomez, Glamour, Taylor Swift Organizations: Service, Business, Netflix, SAG, Netflix Dua Locations: Nantucket, London, Rosalía

☆ Venice Film Festival red carpet showcases old Hollywood glamour
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-30 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Some of the looks on the red carpet at the 81st Venice Film Festival could suggest the year was 1924, rather than 2024. Since the 11 day event began on August 28, attendees have given elegant nods to old Hollywood glamour: from time-honored dress silhouettes to vintage-inspired accessories. Taylor Russell floated across the carpet in a pale yellow silk crepon dress with a matching scarf attached to the train. Stefania D'Alessandro/WireImage/Getty ImagesChilean actor Mariana di Girolamo similarly resurrected a vintage silhouette for her Venice Film Festival appearance. The lesson is simple, and applicable to both fashion and film: Sometimes old is gold.

Persons: Tilda Swinton, Audrey Hepburn, Pablo Larrian’s “ Maria ” —, Maria Callas —, Angelina Jolie, Tamara Ralph, Jolie, Marlene Dietrich, Joan Crawford, Greta Garbo, Tamara Ralph’s, Angelina Jolie's, Gisela Schober, Taylor Russell's Loewe, Jolie wasn’t, Maria ”, Taylor Russell, Loewe, Marilyn Monroe, Monroe, Coco Chanel, Isabelle Huppert, Huppert, Cartier, Isabelle Huppert's Balenciaga, JB Lacroix, Mariana Di Girolamo, Stefania D'Alessandro, Mariana di Girolamo, ”, Di Organizations: CNN, 81st, British Vogue, Getty, Venice Locations: 81st Venice, yore, British, Chilean

☆ Monaco is 1 of 6 locations hosting the star-studded E1 — a race thought ‘impossible’ before it began
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-14 | by ( Marylou Costa | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

During the Monaco race on July 28, Bernard d'Alessandri, general secretary and managing director of Yacht Club de Monaco, said E1 showcases new technology for boat racing. "Before E1, it was impossible to have a race with electric boats," he said. Acceptance of electric boating among the eliteRacebird creator Sophi Horne said getting the attention of Monaco's boating elite wasn't easy. Team owners Didier Drogba and Tom Brady speak with Alejandro Agag, co-founder and chairman of the E1 Series, ahead of the E1 race in Venice, Italy — the second of the series. The final two E1 races are scheduled to occur in Lake Como, Italy and Hong Kong.

Persons: Shiv, Bernard d'Alessandri, Akin, Racebird, Rodi Basso, Team Rafa, Rafael Nadal, Basso, Prince Albert II of Monaco, Sophi Horne, Cara Delevingne, Lloyd, Horne, they've, …, Will Smith, Marc Anthony, Tom Brady, Didier Drogba, Virat Kohli, Sergio Perez, Steve Aoki, Marcelo Claure —, Alejandro Agag, Italy —, Daniele Venturelli, Brady, Drogba, Nadal, Carlos Duarte, Racebirds Organizations: Port, Media Monaco, Monaco, Yacht Club de Monaco, Formula, Team, NFL, Getty Locations: Monaco, Saudi Arabia, Racebirds, Venice, Italy, Mallorca, Lake Como, Hong Kong

☆ Matt Kuchar: PGA golfer finishes tournament alone on empty course
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

No, it wasn’t a recreational golfer out for an early 18 holes; it was nine-time PGA Tour champion Matt Kuchar, the only golfer in the field at the Wyndham Championship who hadn’t finished the tournament on Sunday. Less than 12 hours earlier, Kuchar baffled onlookers when he marked his ball in the 18th rough and walked off the course. “Sorry that you guys had to come out this morning,” Kuchar said sheepishly. Kuchar said he thought Greyserman still had a chance to win the tournament and believed that his stopping would prompt Greyserman to follow suit. By finishing in a 10-way tie for 12th place, Kuchar was paid $134,695, nearly double what he would have been paid if he had bogeyed the final hole.

Persons: Matt Kuchar, hadn’t, Kuchar, Max Greyserman, Chad Ramey, Greyserman, Aaron Rai, Ramey, ” Kuchar, “, Max, ” Organizations: CNN, Country, Wyndham Championship, PGA, Wyndham, Communications Locations: Greensboro , North Carolina, Paris

☆ How Hollywood Glamour Is Reviving the Endangered Broadway Play
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Michael Paulson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Robert Downey Jr. is deep in rehearsals for his Broadway debut next month as an A.I.-obsessed novelist in “McNeal.” Next spring, George Clooney arrives for his own Broadway debut in “Good Night, and Good Luck,” and Denzel Washington returns, after a seven-year absence, to star in “Othello” with Jake Gyllenhaal. Then comes an even more surprising debut: Keanu Reeves plans to begin his Broadway career in the fall of 2025, opposite his longtime “Bill & Ted” slacker-buddy Alex Winter in “Waiting for Godot,” the ur-two-guys-being-unimpressive tragicomedy. Broadway, still adapting to sharply higher production costs and audiences that have not fully rebounded since the coronavirus pandemic, is betting big on star power, hoping that a helping of Hollywood glamour will hasten its rejuvenation. Even for an industry long accustomed to stopovers by screen and pop stars, the current abundance is striking.

Persons: Robert Downey Jr, “, ”, George Clooney, Denzel Washington, Jake Gyllenhaal, Keanu Reeves, Ted ” slacker, Alex Winter Organizations: Broadway Locations: “ McNeal, Hollywood

☆ How ‘cat lady’ became an insult for women of a certain age
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Scottie Andrew | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

CNN —The stereotypical “cat lady” is one of pop culture’s most bizarre characters — and easiest punching bags. And though Vance’s description of “cat lady” didn’t include “crazy,” madness has been associated with “cat ladies” for over a century. “There is something about the independence of cats, something I like about them, which can be linked with a suspicion of independent women,” said Alice Madicott, whose book “Cat Women” prods the “crazy cat lady” stereotype. Many women proudly reclaim ‘cat lady’So-called cat ladies have been reclaiming the term for more than a century. And since Vance’s comments resurfaced this week, “childless cat lady” is now appearing on new merchandise including bumper stickers and yard signs.

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☆ Coco Gauff still can’t wrap her head around the honor of being Team USA’s flagbearer
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Kyle Feldscher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Gauff will serve as flag bearer alongside basketball superstar LeBron James – a role she has yet to truly wrap her mind around. “I don’t know when I’m going to meet him, but I’m already stressed about it really,” Gauff told CNN’s Coy Wire. She’s one of the faces of Team USA in Paris and says she’s finding the experience a little bizarre. “It took a while for it to sink in, (it still hasn’t really) sunken in,” Gauff told Wire just hours ahead of her big moment. “So many people are coming up to say congratulations, not just from Team USA but from other sports and countries as well.

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☆ Opinion: My teenage son had an influencer in his class. This is what it was like
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Opinion Michelle Leder | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

More than a few still carry the scars, including one 80-year-old woman I recently spoke to about her middle school experience. Instead of facing a mean girl or boy of his own, he wound up with a social media influencer in his class who held sway over the entire grade. “All of these issues with social media are coming to a head right now and there’s wildly insufficient research,” Marc Berkman, CEO of the non-profit Organization for Social Media Safety, told me recently. Middle school is complicated enough without all the extra pressures generated by having a social media influencer sitting next to you. From middle school science class, we know that a fire needs oxygen to burn.

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