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☆ Taylor Swift’s music is back on TikTok ahead of her latest album’s release
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Taylor Swift’s music is back on TikTok following an ongoing dispute with her music distributor Universal Music Group over royalties. The return of her songs on the popular social platform comes as she is set to release her latest and much-anticipated album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” next week. As a result, Universal artists’ music was removed from any TikTok videos with a notice that stated it had been removed due to copyright violation. Universal Music Group, TikTok and Taylor Swift’s spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment. Music from other Universal artists’ is still not listed on the platform.

Persons: CNN — Taylor, ”, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello, Rihanna, “, TikTok, Universal, Swift’s, Taylor Swift’s, ’, Swift, she’s Organizations: CNN, Universal Music Group, Poets Department, Universal Music, Universal

☆ UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak draws criticism over Adidas Samba sneakers
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Because UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was seen wearing a pair. “In a bid to present himself as young and hip… Sunak took an eternally cool sneaker, and ruined it for everyone,” added British GQ. It’s a far cry from the public reaction another political leader received after being spotted in a pair of sneakers. Mohd Rasfan/AFP/Getty ImagesSo why aren’t Sunak’s Sambas striking the same chord? Even the most ardent sneakerheads know there is a time and a place for a gum sole, and the British public have decided on-camera at 10 Downing Street is neither.

Persons: CNN — It’s, Harry Styles, Kaia Gerber, Bella Hadid, Paul Mescal, Rihanna, it’s, Rishi Sunak, ”, “, relatable, Michael Hogan, … Sunak, It’s, Barack Obama, Stan Smiths, Kamala Harris, Chuck Taylors, Mohd Rasfan, Obama, Bill Clinton, George W, Bush, Ronald Reagan, Harris, Kevin McCarthy, Hakeem Jeffries, Donald Trump, Trump Organizations: CNN, Adidas Sambas, UK, Conservative, British, Guardian, GQ, Obama, Sneaker Con, Downing Locations: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, AFP, New York, Philadelphia, American

☆ Kendrick Lamar spells out what he hates about Drake in new diss track, 'Euphoria.' Here's their beef explained.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +19 min

Kendrick Lamar responded to Drake with a new diss track, "Euphoria," as their beef rages on. AdvertisementKendrick Lamar has taken aim at Drake for a second time with his new diss track, "Euphoria," amid the hip-hop heavyweights' feud. Advertisement"He doesn't have the heart for the lying, disrespect, and animosity it requires to make an effective diss track," Pierre wrote. A 'Drake' diss track appears online – but fans are wary it's AI-generated. Later in the track, Drake references Cole's diss track and apology.

Persons: Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Lamar, Taylor, —, Lamar dissed Drake, J, Cole, Rick Ross, Cole —, he's, Joseph Okpako, WireImage Lamar, Jermaine Cole, Big, Wale, Pusha, Meek Millz, Big Sean, Jay, Tyler, Mac Miller, Kunta, Lamar hasn't, Meek, Getty, Tim Mosenfelder, Aubrey, Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson, Jackson, Prince, Mike Jack, Prince . Prince, “ Organizations: Metro Boomin, Service, Future, Metro, HBO, Wireless, Lamar, Big, Rocky, Rap Locations: Lamar, Canadian, Florida

☆ Trump plays the same songs from his iPad over and over when DJ-ing at Mar-a-Lago: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Trump's playlist comprises classic hits like Lionel Ritchie's "Hello" and Elvis' "Suspicious Minds." Trump's DJ-ing appears to have become a popular fixture at his clubs, with regulars nicknaming him "Deejay T," per Axios. Trump's playlist, an individual close to the former president told Axios, was all about having "big names and songs people recognize." AdvertisementThis isn't the first time Trump's DJ-ing has come under the spotlight. 'Y.M.C.A.,'" Trump said.

Persons: Donald Trump, Lionel Ritchie's, Elvis, —, DJ, Trump's, nicknaming, Christ, James Brown, Luciano Pavarotti, Axios, Page, Trump, I've, Rihanna, Pharrell Williams Organizations: Service, Opera, Mar, Boys, NELK, Village People, Trump, Business Insider Locations: he's, Florida, New Jersey, Mar, Bedminster , New Jersey

☆ Miley Cyrus was a lifelong fan of Beyoncé before they dueted on 'II Most Wanted' — here's the proof
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Miley Cyrus is featured on "II Most Wanted," the 16th track on Beyoncé's new album "Cowboy Carter." Cyrus and Beyoncé previously performed together in 2008 during a "Stand Up to Cancer" telethon. Critics have praised Cyrus and Beyoncé as "two pop chameleons," delivering a "tastefully restrained" and well-balanced performance. "My favorite song on the album is 2 most wanted with Miley Cyrus ! Read more of Business Insider's "Cowboy Carter" coverage here.

Persons: Miley Cyrus, Carter, Cyrus, Beyoncé, —, Hannah Montana, Miley, Fleetwood, Rihanna, Cowboy Carter, Cyrus reshared, Tina Knowles, Lawson, I've, Dolly Parton, Dolly, Read Organizations: Cancer, Service, Disney Channel

☆ ‘It felt so wrong’: Chumbawamba wants New Zealand politician to stop playing ‘Tubthumping’ at rallies
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Dhruv Tikekar | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

But those headlines were soon eclipsed by Chumbawamba publicly condemning Peters’ use of its song. “Everything that Peters stands for is counter to Chumbawamba’s world view,” the band’s founding member and former vocalist, Dunstan Bruce, told CNN. Chumbawamba, which broke up in 2012, has asked its former record company, Sony Music Publishing, to issue a cease-and-desist letter to New Zealand First. In response to CNN’s request for comment, New Zealand First Party President Julian Paul said the party had nothing further to add. “As we rise, the dirt will start all over again,” he said during a party convention in July, according to a transcript published by New Zealand First.

Persons: Winston Peters strode, Peters, ” Peters, Chumbawamba, Dunstan Bruce, Winston Peters, Hagen Hopkins, ” Chumbawamba, “ Tubthumping, ”, Bruce, “, Peter Dungate, ” It’s, Eminem, Vivek Ramaswamy, Donald Trump, Rihanna, Pharrell Williams, Bruce Springsteen, Nigel Farage, Hutton Supancic, Julian Paul, Emmanuel Heisbourg, Heisbourg, “ tubthumping, You’re, — Peters, ‘ Organizations: CNN, New Zealand First, Labour, New, National, ACT, New Zealand, General Motors, Sony Music Publishing, APRA, NZ, New Zealand’s National Party, rapper’s, Republican, Independence Party, UKIP, Southwest, SXSW UKIP, University of Montreal Locations: Palmerston, British, Nazi Germany, New, New Zealand

☆ Stonebwoy draws inspiration from Bob Marley at Tuff Gong Studios to unite the Black diaspora
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( Lauren Lee | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The session was the Ghanaian’s first visit to Bob Marley’s iconic Tuff Gong Studio. I feel like I’m surrounded by the spirits of those who built here.”“Once upon a time, Bob Marley was probably sitting in the same spot that I am sitting in,” he added. Bob Marley performs onstage during a concert in Stockholm, Sweden, in the late 1970s. Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Global CitizenUniting the Black diaspora through musicFrom Afrobeats to reggae, Stonebwoy has worked with musicians including Rick Ross, Beanie Man, Shaggy, Keri Hilson, Russ, Davido, and Angelique Kidjo, shining brightest when mentoring emerging artists. Until then, he has his eyes set on making sure the sounds of the Black diaspora continue to dominate worldwide.

Persons: CNN —, Stonebwoy, Shaggy, Sean Paul, Wyclef Jean, Bob Marley, Yohan Marley, Bob Marley’s, ”, riffing, Livingstone Etse Satekla, Ghana's Stonebwoy, ” Stonebwoy, “, Stonebwoy’s, Jemal Countess, Rick Ross, Beanie, Keri Hilson, Russ, Davido, Angelique Kidjo, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Odumodublvck Organizations: CNN, Island Music Conference, Gong, Tuff Gong, Tuff Gong Studios, Global Citizen Festival, Getty, Global Citizen, BHIM, Burniton Music Locations: Ghanaian, Jamaica, Kingston, ”, Ghana, Africa, Caribbean, West African, Stockholm, Sweden, Hulton, Accra

☆ You Know Him From N.B.A. Games. You Know His House From ‘Selling Sunset.’
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Sam Lubell | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

So it makes sense that James Goldstein’s house, hovering over a canyon atop Beverly Hills, Calif., is one of the most strange, fascinating and perplexing architectural projects in the world. Goldstein, 84, a controversial figure who made his fortune investing in mobile-home parks in California, may be familiar to you. He’s that leathery-skinned, frizzy-haired guy always sitting courtside at N.B.A. “The word subtle doesn’t exist for me,” Goldstein said, dressed in all-black tennis gear and a palm tree-emblazoned black jacket. He’s sitting on the sprawling lower terrace of his home’s recently-completed (for now), three-level addition, which is a separate compound overlooking the towers of Century City and, beyond that, the glinting bend of the Pacific Coast.

Persons: James Goldstein’s, Goldstein, —, John Lautner, Rihanna, ” Goldstein Locations: Beverly Hills, Calif, California, N.B.A, Paris, Milan, City, Pacific Coast

☆ The potential $2 billion sale of Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty could make her the next celebrity billionaire
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-20 | by ( Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Here's how Rare Beauty outdid other celebrity brands — and how it could make Gomez a billionaire. AdvertisementThere are currently at least 40 celebrity beauty brands on the market — all experiencing varying degrees of success. AdvertisementNow, Selena Gomez may be poised to join their ranks and become the next celebrity beauty billionaire. Rare Beauty is exclusively sold at Sephora — meaning a potential buyer would see plenty of room for growth. It's among the most-followed celebrity beauty brands on both Instagram and TikTok, with 7.1 million and 3.6 million followers, respectively.

Persons: Selena Gomez, Gomez, —, Hailey Beiber's Rhode, Addison, Brad Pitt's Le Domaine, Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Kim, Anncy Rowe, Jeffrey Ten, Scott Friedman, Nikki Eslami, Pascal Le Segretain, it's, Friedman, Mehdi Mehdi, Joyce Kim, Estée Lauder, Elizabeth Taylor's, Rowe, she's, Alex Rawitz Organizations: Service, Coty, Bloomberg, Fashion, Business, Fast Company, Brand, New Theory Ventures, Nyx, L'Oréal Locations: SKKN, L'Oréal, Sephora

☆ Meet the man trying to save Adidas — but he'd rather be playing football for Germany
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Alexandra Bacon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

CEO Bjørn Gulden was appointed as the company was reeling after the end of its Yeezy collection. Gulden, a former athlete, refocused on Adidas' classic Samba sneaker, popular with Gen Z. AdvertisementGulden began his career playing soccer for national leagues in Germany and Norway before an injury forced him to retire. Gulden has successfully ramped up production of Adidas' Samba and Gazelle sneakers. "We currently have maybe the hottest shoe in the market … and it's the Adidas Samba," Gulden said on an earnings call last year.

Persons: Bjørn Gulden, Z, —, Ye, didn't, Manuel, Manuel Neuer, Gulden, Rihanna, Jay Organizations: Adidas, Service, Kanye West, FT, German, Puma, Defamation, Business, Street Journal Locations: Germany, Norway

☆ The Ambani Wedding Event Signifies the Rise of the Oligarch in Modi’s India - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Sonia Faleiro | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Those were some of the highlights of what is likely the most ostentatious “pre-wedding” ceremony the modern world has ever seen. Watching the event, I couldn’t help thinking of the 1911 durbar, or royal reception, when King George V was proclaimed emperor of India. It’s difficult to imagine the Ambani-Merchant wedding event in an India that isn’t ruled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India’s richest 1 percent now own more than 40 percent of the country’s wealth, according to Oxfam. Oxfam has described this new India as the “survival of the richest.”

Persons: Rihanna, Mark Zuckerberg, Mukesh Ambani’s, Anant, Radhika Merchant ., Bill Gates, Ivanka Trump, King George V, Ambani, isn’t, Narendra Modi, Modi, ” Organizations: Radhika Merchant . Monarchs, India, Oxfam Locations: Gujarat, India, Britain

☆ 'The Idea of You' soundtrack producer says he wasn't thinking about One Direction while writing music for August Moon
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

This was just 'great pop songs,' or what we thought were great pop songs." Advertisement"You'll see throughout the movie that he's writing 'Dance Before We Walk' and toying with the idea," Kotecha explains. I'm actually not just a manufactured boy band guy, I'm actually a musician and I want to be taken seriously.'" "For the boy band songs," Kotecha explained, "you don't sacrifice the melody for the lyric." "Nostalgia may be kicking in, but I also feel like it's time for another boy band," Kotecha said.

Persons: Hayes Campbell, Kotecha, —, Nicholas Galitzine, Anne Hathaway, Solène, Campbell, Savan, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, Michael Showalter, Cathy Schulman, Robinne Lee, I've, Hayes, Carl Falk, Moon, Simon Cowell, Alisha Wetherill, I'm, Harry Styles, Jackson, what's, sister's, NSYNC Organizations: BI, Service, SXSW, Vogue, Amazon Prime Locations: Coachella, Pixar's

☆ The extravagant Ambani pre-wedding party was an affront to the millions of Indians in poverty, critics say
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-08 | by ( Joshua Zitser | Spriha Srivastava | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But critics say it showed a telling disregard for the struggles of the many millions of Indians living in poverty. Spanning three days, the pre-nuptial event included a private performance by Rihanna, which estimates suggest cost up to $9 million. AdvertisementTripathi pointed out that 800 million of India's 1.4 billion population receive monthly food rations of wheat or rice. Sohini Kar, an associate professor at the London School of Economics, whose work focuses on urban India, told BI she agrees. Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant serve traditional Gujarati food to villagers ahead of their pre-wedding celebrations on the outskirts of Jamnagar, India.

Persons: —, Anant Ambani, Asia's, Radhika Merchant, Rihanna, Nita Ambani, Shyam Bihari, WaterAid, Haldia, Rakhi Tripathi, Tripathi, Sohini Kar, Kar, St Louis Fed, Mukesh Ambani, Ratan Tata, Nita, Stringer Organizations: Service, Business, Bank, New, of Management, London School of Economics, BI, Oxfam International, St, Bloomberg, Architectural Digest, Reliance Foundation, Reuters Locations: India, Delhi, Asia, Mumbai, Jamnagar, Gujarat

☆ An Instagram-Ready Immersive Museum Uses Braille. But Is It Accessible?
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-08 | by ( Christopher Kuo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

That experience of being engulfed in the sounds and the chaos of a new city helped inspire the exhibits in his new immersive installation, Mercer Labs. Nachum, whose artwork often incorporates Braille, became renowned for designing the Grammy-nominated cover for Rihanna’s album “Anti,” featuring a photo of Rihanna as a child wearing a gold crown embossed with Braille. Some exhibits feature Braille, tactile displays and immersive sounds intended for blind and low-vision visitors as well as sighted ones. In one of the rooms, attendees with vision can don sleeping masks and listen to a set of immersive sounds, the better to understand Nachum’s experiences from 2004 with touch and navigation. In still another space, guests stroll through a cave covered with pink hydrangeas that can be explored through touch.

Persons: Roy Nachum, Rihanna, Michael Cayre, Roy Nachum’s Organizations: Mercer Labs, ” Locations: Manhattan, Israel, East

☆ You probably missed one of the biggest shows of wealth at the Ambanis' pre-wedding celebration, and it had nothing to do with the bride and groom
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewThere were grandiose displays of wealth at Anant Ambani's pre-wedding celebrations in India, but the mother of the groom-to-be may have stolen the show. Anant is the youngest son of Nita and Mukesh Ambani. Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani, son of Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Industries. AdvertisementThe Mirror of Paradise ring. Last weekend, Anant personally thanked and praised Nita during a speech for pulling the pre-wedding celebration together.

Persons: —, Anant Ambani's, Anant, fiancée Radhika Merchant, Nita, Mukesh Ambani, Mukesh, Radhika Merchant, Anant Ambani, Rihanna, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Manish Malhotra, that's, Richard Drew, Nita Mukesh Ambani, She's, Mama Organizations: Service, Business, Reliance Industries, GQ India, Bazaar Locations: India, Asia, Mumbai

☆ Want an A-lister like Rihanna to perform at your wedding? Here's how much it could cost you.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Advertisement"If you can afford it, why wouldn't you fly in your favorite artist to perform your favorite songs rather than simply listening to covers?" He had Beyoncé perform at a celebration for his daughter's 2018 wedding, and the next year had The Chainsmokers and Chris Martin at his elder son's wedding festivities. "Generally speaking, you will never beat the thrill of having a major artist perform at your wedding. That means stars may be more amenable to playing at a wedding or corporate party than previously.

Persons: Rihanna, Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant, —, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Ivanka Trump, India's, Mukesh Ambani, hasn't, Stuart McNeill, Craig David, Elton John, Nile Rodgers, Lady Gaga, Flo Rida, Sting, Andrea Bocelli, Kardashian, Chris Martin, it's, Ambani, Beyoncé, Alison Laesser, Alison Bryan, Keck, Usher, you'd, McNeill Organizations: Service, Business, Knightsbridge, Davos, Keck, Spotify, Apple, Forbes Locations: Gujarat, India, Baden, Chicago, New York, Dubai

☆ Zuckerberg, Rihanna and Bill Gates were among guests at lavish bash for son of Asia's richest man
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Anant Ambani, left, son of Chairman of Reliance Industries Limited Mukesh Ambani and his fiancee Radhika Merchant greet media persons during their engagement ceremony in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. Tech executives including Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates attended a lavish, three day, pre-wedding celebration for the son of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, Asia's richest man, over the weekend. The bash was held to celebrate the upcoming marriage of Anant Ambani, the youngest of Mukesh Ambani's sons, to Radhika Merchant, scheduled for later this year. Mukesh Ambani is the world's ninth-richest person with a net worth of $117.8 billion, according to Forbes. He is the chairman of Reliance Industries , a conglomerate that spans everything from oil and gas to telecommunications.

Persons: Anant Ambani, Mukesh Ambani, Radhika Merchant, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Mukesh Ambani's Organizations: Reliance Industries, Tech, Forbes Locations: Mumbai, India

☆ Mark Zuckerberg got major timepiece envy over Anant Ambani's Richard Mille watch
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Mark Zuckerberg says he "never really wanted to get a watch" until he saw Anant Ambani's. "After seeing that, I was like, watches are cool," Zuckerberg said while admiring Ambani's watch. Ambani told Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan that he was sporting a Richard Mille watch. Zuckerberg was seen admiring Reliance Industries' heir, Anant Ambani's luxury timepiece in a video circulating on social media. Mark Zuckerberg & his wife Priscilla was surprised to see Anant Ambani's watch.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, Anant Ambani's, Zuckerberg, Ambani, Priscilla Chan, Richard Mille, —, didn't, Anant, Chan, Priscilla, — Nibraz Ramzan, @nibraz88cricket, Ambani's, Bill Gates, Donald Trump's, Ivanka, Rihanna Organizations: Service, Reliance Industries, Hindustan Times, Indian, Business, Microsoft, Business Insider Locations: Asia, Japan, South Korea, India

☆ Viral clip of Rihanna performing at the Ambani pre-wedding party sparks lively Android vs iPhone debate
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A clip of Rihanna at the Ambani pre-wedding bash has been circulated widely on social media. The footage sparked a debate over whether an iPhone or Android device was used. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA viral video of Rihanna's performance at the private pre-wedding party of the son of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani is causing a stir. The stage becomes almost invisible when the camera zooms out completely.

Persons: Rihanna, Ambani, Max, —, Mukesh Ambani Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Rihanna has a reported net worth of $1.4 billion — here's how the 36-year-old built her fortune
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Ni'Kesia Pannell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Superstar Rihanna is one of the richest female entertainers in the world. Gregg DeGuire/Getty ImagesThough her introduction to the world came through her debut album "Music of the Sun," Rihanna — born Robyn Rihanna Fenty — has expanded her empire to include acting and running multiple businesses. Although she hasn't delivered a new solo album since 2016's "Anti," her hiatus from music hasn't greatly impacted her net worth because of her other projects. According to a Forbes report published in June 2023, Rihanna has an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion — making her one of the wealthiest female musicians in the world. Here's a breakdown of all that encompasses her empire.

Persons: Rihanna, Gregg DeGuire, Rihanna —, Robyn Rihanna Fenty —, hasn't Organizations: Forbes

☆ Anant Ambani pre-wedding photos: Rihanna, Mark Zuckerberg among stars at Indian billionaire heir’s celebrations
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Ambani is the youngest son of Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, who has an estimated fortune of $117 billion, according to Forbes. Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump and their daughter Arabella pose with the groom's father, billionaire Mukesh Ambani. On Wednesday, the Ambani family hosted a communal dinner for more than 50,000 villagers. Reliance Industries/Handout/ReutersActors Salman Khan, Ram Charan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan perform during the pre-wedding celebrations. Reliance Industries/Handout/ReutersBillionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani with his son Anant and wife Nita.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Ivanka Trump, jetted, Anant Ambani’s, Rihanna, David Blaine, Sachin Tendulkar, Shah Rukh Khan, Ambani, Mukesh Ambani, Radhika Merchant, Jared Kushner, Arabella, ”, Paula Hurd, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Salman Khan, Ram Charan, Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Taimur Ali, Anant, Nita, Anjali Organizations: CNN, Forbes, Reliance, Reuters, Reliance Foundation, Microsoft, Reliance Industries, Reuters Billionaire, AP Former India Locations: India, Silicon Valley, Jamnagar, Gujarat, New Delhi, Mumbai

☆ Rihanna's first full live show in 8 years split fans. Some called her lazy, while others said she's just a low-energy performer.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Rihanna gave her first full show in eight years at the pre-wedding party of an Indian billionaire heir. Some critics called Rihanna a 'lazy performer' after the low-energy performance at Anant Ambani's party. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementRihanna came out of semi-retirement for her first full live concert in eight years on Friday, sparking a mixed reaction with what was called a low-energy performance. One of the biggest stars of the 2010s, Rihanna stopped performing and releasing music in 2018.

Persons: Rihanna, Anant Ambani's, —, Anant Ambani, Mukesh Ambani, Radhika Merchant . Organizations: Service Locations: Jamnagar, India

☆ Anant Ambani says his mom worked 18 hours a day for the 4 months leading up to his pre-wedding bash, which drew A-list names from around the world
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Anant Ambani says his mother worked for 18 hours a day for 4 months to organize his pre-wedding bash. During the festivities, Anant thanked his family in a speech that left his father Mukesh Ambani in tears. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAnant Ambani says his mother, Nita Ambani, worked for 18 hours a day in the four months leading up to his pre-wedding bash, which drew A-listers from all over the globe. "She's worked for I think, 18, 19 hours a day, and I'm extremely grateful to Mama.

Persons: Anant Ambani, Anant, Mukesh Ambani, Rihanna, —, Nita Ambani, She's, Mama Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Gujarat, India

☆ After all that, the Ambani heir isn't even married yet
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Asia's richest family, the Ambanis, threw a lavish three-day pre-wedding party for Anant Ambani. Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg attended the bash, which featured a private Rihanna concert. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA star-studded guest list, designer gowns galore, and a private Rihanna concert — and that was just for the Ambani pre-wedding bash.

Persons: Anant Ambani, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, —, Ambani, Radhika Merchant, Viren Merchant, Donald Trump's, Ivanka Trump, Rihanna, Mukesh Ambani's, Isha Ambani, Anand Piramal, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, Hillary Clinton Organizations: Service, Encore Healthcare, Viren, Guardian, Beyoncé Locations: Indian, Gujarat, Jamnagar, Mumbai

☆ The Zuckerbergs were all about 'loud luxury' at the Ambani family's opulent pre-wedding festivities in India
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-03 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The organza shirt is available on Mishra's website, but customers must request the official cost — suggesting a hefty price tag. That night, both Zuckerberg and Chan wore different outfits designed by Mishra, who shared photos of the occasion on his Instagram Stories. Chan wore a two-piece outfit decorated with nature-themed adornments like two gold birds. The prices of many items on Mishra's website are only available upon request. Chan wore a purple saree with small floral designs sewn into the fabric, while Zuckerberg wore a beige-colored ensemble with leaf designs.

Persons: —, Ambani, Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant, Anant, Mukesh Ambani, Rihanna, Zuckerberg, Chan, Alexander McQueen, Rahul Mishra, Mishra, Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan, Rahul Mishra's Instagram, weren't Organizations: Service, Bloomberg, Business, Vogue Locations: Gujarat, India, Asia

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