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☆ This startup wants to find cancer faster with AI-powered full-body scans. See the 22-slide pitch deck that got Ezra $21 million.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Rebecca Torrence | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewLast August, Kim Kardashian posted on Instagram that she'd gotten a full-body MRI scan from the startup Prenuvo, which sparked a national conversation about the merits of preventive imaging. With Kardashian's help, the scans were finally making headlines — and healthtech startup Ezra felt their impact. "The day that Kim Kardashian got a scan, even though it wasn't an Ezra scan, our day-over-day revenue spiked," Ezra CEO and cofounder Emi Gal told Business Insider. Those tailwinds have propelled growth for Ezra, which partners with radiology clinics to perform full-body MRI scans. And, with Ezra's scans, that startup has "helped hundreds of people find cancer," he added.

Persons: —, Kim Kardashian, she'd, Ezra, Emi Gal, Amir Dan Rubin, Anne Wojcicki, Vlad Tenev, David Prior, Esther Dyson, — Gal, Ezra Flash, radiologists, Gal, We've Organizations: Service, Business, VC, FirstMark, Firms, Allianz Life Ventures, Mana Ventures, Ventures, Seedcamp, LDV Locations: Gaingels, Republic

“What we’ve seen with the Taylor Swift tour is something that we’ve not really seen before,” said Richard Clarke, an analyst at investment firm Bernstein. Taylor Swift performs at the Staples Center in Los Angeles in 2015. From Taylor Swift On her birthday in 2019, Swift shared this photo of herself as a child. From Taylor Swift A 13-year-old Swift sings the National Anthem before an NBA game in Philadelphia in 2002. John Mabangalo/Pool/Getty Images Swift performs during a sold-out show at New York's Madison Square Garden in 2009.

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☆ Opinion: Why Megyn Kelly’s fake feminism is so chilling
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Jane Carr | Opinion Holly Thomas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The unsubstantiated, misleading misogyny of former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly’s tirade about the harm plastic surgery does to women. Throughout her segment on Moriarty, Kelly latched onto what might, in other hands, under other circumstances, have been sympathetic and important themes. She flagged mental health, the pressures put on women by social media and the beauty industry and the struggle to remain authentic in an increasingly “fake,” AI-dominated world. Moriarty said she would be taking “an extensive if not permanent break” from social media and in her words, she experienced “one of the most challenging weeks” of her life. So much for Kelly’s concerns about her mental health.

Persons: Holly Thomas, Katie Couric, CNN —, Jonathan Rauch, Steve Bannon’s, Holly Thomas Holly Thomas, Rauch, that’s, It’s, Donald Trump, George Floyd’s, Megyn, Kelly, Erin Moriarty, Moriarty, —, ” Kelly, “, Kim Kardashian, ”, Michael Knowles, ” Knowles, Knowles, “ I’ve, she’d “, wasn’t, Naomi Klein, Megyn Kelly Organizations: Katie Couric Media, CNN, America, White House, Fox News, YouTube Locations: London, Hollywood

☆ James Corden sets return date for new interview series
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

CNN —In his first major project after “The Late Late Show,” James Corden is returning to a familiar gig as host of a celebrity interview series. SiriusXM announced the initial guest lineup for the new show “This Life of Mine with James Corden” includes Martin Scorsese, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Tom Ford, Jeremy Renner, David Beckham, Billy Porter, Julianne Moore, Odell Beckham Jr., and more. The series, set to debut on Feb. 1, will “feature in-depth, richly-produced conversations between Corden and a variety of prominent guests on the people, places, possessions, music, and memories that made them.”Video Ad Feedback Adele cries with James Corden on the final 'Carpool Karaoke' 00:57 - Source: CNN BusinessCorden departed “The Late Late Show” after eight years and multiple Emmy awards last April. The show was home to popular segments such as “Carpool Karaoke.”

Persons: CNN —, ” James Corden, SiriusXM, James Corden ”, Martin Scorsese, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Tom Ford, Jeremy Renner, David Beckham, Billy Porter, Julianne Moore, Odell Beckham Jr, Corden, Adele, James Corden, CNN Business Corden, “, ” Organizations: CNN, CNN Business

☆ Am I That Guy? A View From the Front Rows in Paris
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Guy Trebay | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Am I that guy? (And truth, Blakely Thornton, Kim Kardashian’s Balenciaga era probably was just high-priced “Power Rangers” cosplay.) Yet it felt important to keep in mind how powerful an economic engine men’s wear remains. By some measures, that growth will increase in the next decade to $988 billion. Another question follows from the first, though, a corollary to whether one is that guy.

Persons: I, Blakely Thornton, Kim Kardashian’s Organizations: Power Rangers, Research Locations: Milan, Paris

☆ Look of the Week: Kim Kardashian steps into Balenciaga ambassadorship in ‘pantaleggings’
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Jacqui Palumbo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Get ready for another parade of Kim Kardashian in black spandex ensembles. (Kardashian is photographed in her own enormous handbag closet, along with her own collection of nearly 130 Balenciaga bags.) The “Closet Campaign” feels like a soft launch rather than a big splash for the new partnership, but is still stirring buzz. From left: Nicola Peltz and Paloma Elsesser in imagery from Balenciaga's new" Closet Campaign." Days later, Kardashian called the images “disturbing” on social media and said she was “re-evaluating” her relationship with the house.

Persons: CNN —, Kim Kardashian, Balenciaga, Kardashian, Kate Moss, Demna Gvasalia, Demna, Inez, Vinoodh, Nicola Peltz —, Regina George, Paloma Elsesser, Nicola Peltz, —, — Balenciaga, “, Kendall Jenner, ” Organizations: CNN, Haute Couture, United Locations: Balenciaga, United States, Los Angeles

☆ IPO watchers are pinning hopes for recovery on a strong stock market and the AI boom
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Yet the main IPO ETF, the Renaissance Capital IPO ETF ( IPO ), has been for sale most of the month. "For the IPO market to open up, it would help not to have our IPO ETF down 9%," he said. Forge Global maintains a Private Market Index , a measure of 75 late-stage pre-IPO companies. "This tells you valuations are getting reset in the private market," Ng told me. Can AI save the IPO market?

Persons: Matt Kennedy, Homebuilder Smith Douglas, Don Short, Salomon, Wilson, Howe Ng, Ng, Del, Waystar, Kim Kardashian's, Short, Vincent Harrison Organizations: Renaissance Capital, Nasdaq, Amer Sports, Arc'teryx, Forge, SEC, Companies, Reuters, Auto, Turo, CNBC, Microsoft, Gaming, SpaceX, Forge Global Locations: Kazakhstan, IPOs, Pitchbook

☆ I grew up in the West Bank under military occupation. Now I pay homage to my homeland through my fashion designs.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Yoonji Han | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewThis is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Rami Kashou, a Palestinian American fashion designer. I grew up during the second intifada under the Israeli military occupation. Courtesy of Rami KashouMaking clothes as a kid living in the West BankEven when I was younger, I was fascinated with fashion. AdvertisementIn the West Bank, making your own clothes was a way to be fashionable because we don't have much access to the rest of the world. Draping comes from a culture where women drape themselves in fabric, whether it's a shawl, a veil, or a long dress.

Persons: —, Rami Kashou, I'd, Elsa Klensch, sister's Barbies, Paris Hilton, Penelope Cruz, Kim Kardashian, I've Organizations: Service, Business, West Bank, US Locations: Palestinian American, Jerusalem, Ramallah, America, —, Hollywood, Palestine

☆ The IPO market should pick up in 2024. Here are the hottest companies set to make their debut
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-20 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

After a tepid year in the IPO market, investors are hopeful 2024 will bring about a return to form. But the IPO market cratered in 2022 after the Federal Reserve's aggressive rate hiking campaign collapsed investor demand for growth stocks. But happier days could be ahead for the IPO market in 2024. According to Linqto's 2024 IPO Sentiment Survey released Thursday, only a little more than half, 52%, of 2,500 traders polled are anticipating a significant recovery in the IPO market this year, suggesting "cautious optimism" ahead. "There's a lot more optimism for the IPO market," said Akshata Bailkeri, head of research at EquityZen, a platform for pre-IPO activity.

Persons: Akshata Bailkeri, Bailkeri, Wilson, EquityZen's Bailkeri, Shein, Shein confidentially, Reddit, that's, Andrew Low Ah Kee, Low Ah Kee, Ah Kee, Skims Skims, Kim Kardashian, Andy Muir, Muir, Jordan Brand, Amer, Roxanna Islam, Troy Gayeski, Gayeski, EquityZen's Organizations: Robinhood, Ford, Amer Sports, CNBC, U.S, Reuters, National Football League, Commerce, Nike, Wilson, FS Investments, U.S . Census, World Bank Locations: Snowflake, IPOs, Silicon, China, Opendoor, U.S

☆ 41-year-old CEO worth $320 million: This piece of childhood advice helped me climb the career ladder
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Emma Grede didn't grow up near Silicon Valley tech founders or Manhattan financiers. She's built relationships along the way: Her business partners for those companies are Khloé Kardashian and Kim Kardashian, respectively. But she credits a large part of her success to advice her mother gave her when she was little. "I really value myself and I really value my goals, and I don't think [success] is much more complicated than that," Grede, who has a reported net worth of $320 million, said on the podcast. The lesson taught Grede that she could learn alongside her peers at any job, then carry that knowledge onward when it was time for bigger and better things, she said.

Persons: Emma Grede didn't, Grede, Jay Shetty, She's, Khloé Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Emma Locations: Silicon Valley, Manhattan, East London

☆ Kim Kardashian said tanning beds help her psoriasis. She's not entirely wrong, but it's still ultimately a huge cancer risk.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Kim Kardashian recently stirred up controversy for having a tanning bed in her office. Light therapy can help with psoriasis, but tanning isn't the same thing and increases cancer risk. Kardashian spoke out on X (formerly Twitter) after Allure critiqued the tanning bed featured in her brand SKKN's office, which she showed off in a recent TikTok tour. Tanning beds primarily use UVA light, which causes not only damage, but also skin aging (including the development of wrinkles) and increased risk of skin cancer, according to the MD Anderson Cancer Center. The World Health Organization classified tanning as carcinogenic, or cancer-causing, and studies suggest it can increase your odds of developing certain types of skin cancer by 58%.

Persons: Kim Kardashian, —, Kardashian, Allure, it's, dermatologists Organizations: Service, American Academy of Dermatology Association, Anderson Cancer Center, World Health Organization, Business

☆ Kim Kardashian's office has a tanning bed, a 3D model of her brain, and a mannequin with her exact body measurements
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Kim Kardashian gave her followers a look inside her luxurious SKNN BY KIM headquarters. It has custom-made curiosities like a 3D model of her brain, and a mannequin with her measurements. It also features a museum-like "shrine" to her products, an amphitheater, and a treatment room. AdvertisementNext up, Kardashian shows another room that features "a big TV wall" that plays her "beauty campaigns on loop." Kim Kardashian has 3D models of her brain and her plane on her desk.

Persons: Kim Kardashian, —, Kardashian, she's, Kim, Rick Owens, KIM Organizations: Service, YouTube Locations: TikTok

☆ Jacob Elordi dives headfirst into ‘Saturday Night Live’ hosting gig in new video
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Jacob Elordi is taking a step – and a bit of a tumble – toward preparing for his “Saturday Night Live” hosting debut in a new promo for the upcoming episode this weekend. After many hilariously feeble attempts, Elordi finally manages to take that step, but tumbles into a full face-plant right on the stage. Johnson and Hernandez are then seen fleeing the area, trying to pretend nothing happened. Splayed out on the floor, Elordi lifts his head just high enough to say, “I’m good!”The upcoming episode of “SNL” is the first show of 2024. Elordi will make his hosting debut alongside musical guest – and star of the new “Mean Girls” reboot – Reneé Rapp.

Persons: Jacob Elordi, he’s, Kim Kardashian, Zac Efron, Elordi, Punkie Johnson, Marcello Hernandez, Johnson, Hernandez, – Reneé Rapp, HBO’s, Booth, ”, Elvis Presely, Sofia Coppola, Priscilla ”, Emerald Fennell’s Organizations: CNN, SNL, NBC Locations: 8H

☆ Sarah Jessica Parker’s ‘Sex and the City’ tutu sells for $52,000
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The iconic tulle tutu worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in the opening credits of “Sex and the City” proved a star lot in an auction of “iconic” fashion pieces from film, TV and celebrity wardrobes on Thursday, selling for $52,000, more than four times its high estimate. The oyster-white, three-tier tutu skirt was expected to sell for $8,000-12,000, but drew 24 bids during a sale by Julien’s Auctions in California. The tutu “became a pop culture symbol,” according to the auction house, after Parker wore it in her role as Carrie Bradshaw in the smash-hit HBO TV series. The tutu also made an appearance in the 2008 “Sex and the City” movie, in a scene in which Carrie is clearing out her closet and deciding whether to keep certain outfits. The piece was sold with a certificate of authenticity signed by Field.

Persons: tutu, Sarah Jessica Parker, tutu “, Parker, Carrie Bradshaw, Patricia Field, Pat, Carrie, ”, Sarah Jessica, ” “, Samantha, Charlotte, Miranda, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, ’, Kim Kardashian, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Catherine Walker, Princess Diana, Cher, Elle Woods Organizations: CNN, Julien’s, HBO, Warner Bros ., Vogue, City, Field Locations: California, City, throwaways, chihuahua

☆ Dud IPO market closes 2023 with a whimper for the second year in a row
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-08 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Another year, another lousy IPO market. The 2023 IPO market is closing with a whimper, not a bang. You'd think the IPO market would be bubbling, but it's dead quiet. Source: Renaissance Capital For a good part of the year, the excuse was interest rates were rising, the market was too volatile, and the after market performance of 2023 IPOs was terrible. The November rally is too little too late to save the IPO market Unfortunately, it all came a little too late to rescue 2023.

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☆ Kim Kardashian has around a dozen Christmas trees in just her bathroom — even more than last year
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Kim Kardashian gave fans a peek at her Christmas decorations over the weekend. The star appears to have around a dozen Christmas trees lined in her bathroom. In another story, Kardashian showed off her festive bathroom, which features a line of lit Christmas trees along the balcony at the far end of the room. Screengrab of Christmas trees outside Kim Kardashian's bathroom. In 2022, she decorated her restroom with eight Christmas trees, per People.

Persons: Kim Kardashian, Kardashian, —, Kim Kardashian's, Philip Cornish, Phil, Cornish, @philthekeys Organizations: Service

☆ Spotify's former podcast boss calls out the company for setting 'money on fire' with costly celeb deals
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Spotify 'lit money on fire' with celeb podcasting deals, says the former boss of its podcast studio. Lydia Polgreen, formerly managing director of Gimlet Media, criticized Spotify's decision to cancel two hit podcasts. AdvertisementSpotify "lit money on fire" with celebrity podcast deals, says a former exec at Spotify's podcast studio Gimlet Media. Lydia Polgreen, a New York Times columnist and former managing director of Gimlet Media, criticized the company's decision to cancel its "Heavyweight" and "Stolen" podcasts. Lydia Polgreen used to be managing director of Spotfiy's podcast studio, Gimlet Media.

Persons: Lydia Polgreen, Spotify's, —, Sean Mathis, Bloomberg's Ashley Carman, Daniel Ek, Kim Kardashian, Emma Chamberlain, Barack, Michelle Obama, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Duke, Duchess of Sussex Organizations: Spotify, Gimlet Media, Service, New York Times

☆ The Art Basel party circuit is kicking off in Miami. Here are 6 must-attend events for the Wall Street set.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Emmalyse Brownstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

High-brow art and millionaires tend to go hand in hand, so Art Week also means some of the world's wealthiest come out to play. Ciara attends the NYLON Presents NYLON House At Miami Art Week 2022 at Strawberry Moon at Goodtime Hotel on December 02, 2022 in Miami Beach, Florida. Regardless of the events you attend, Art Basel week is a great time to mingle and do business, explained Jasmina Midzic, Typhon's director of Investor Relations. Desperate ApeWives perform at #0XGenesis presented by Marshland, Magnus and FloodFM.com at Maps Backlot during Art Basel Miami on December 01, 2021 in Miami, Florida. Erika Goldring / Getty ImagesHere are 6 Art Basel parties the Wall Street elite and wannabes alike are vying to attend.

Persons: —, There's, galas —, Ciara, Arturo Holmes, Kim Kardashian, Serena Williams, James Koutoulas, Koutoulas, Miami's, Jasmina Midzic, she'll, who've, Magnus, FloodFM.com, Erika Goldring, It's, Midzic, Alessandra Ambrosio, Alexander Tamargo, Andreas Metaxa, Metaxa, I've, Guy Gerber, Blondish, Bella Thorne, e.l.f, Mona Lisa, Rampa, Desiree, Talon, Luciano Scalioni, — Bryan Goldberg Organizations: Miami Art, Wall, Magic City, Art, Business, Strawberry, JPMorgan, UBS, Capital Management, Investor Relations, Art Basel Miami, Art Basel, Wall Street, Fund, Party, Miami, Flex, Waterfront, Digital Locations: Miami —, Art Basel, Miami Beach , Florida, Miami, Basel, Miami , Florida, South Beach, Miami Beach, Midzic, SoHo, New York, Saxony

☆ Fans are calling out celebrities who attended Balenciaga's runway show one year after the brand's controversial holiday campaign scandal
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The star-studded affair took place one year after Balenciaga's controversial holiday campaign. AdvertisementFans are calling out celebrities who attended Balenciaga's most recent fashion show following the brand's controversial holiday ad campaign last year. AdvertisementThe tension surrounding Balenciaga unfolded in November 2022 after it released a "Gift Collection" holiday campaign on social media. "As a mother of four, I have been shaken by the disturbing images," Kardashian wrote on X in November 2022. "So the fake outrage of Balenciaga sexualizing children is over huh," they wrote.

Persons: Balenciaga, —, Kim Kardashian, Brooklyn Beckham, Nicole Kidman, Teyana Taylor, Victoria Pedretti, Lil Wayne, Cardi, Demna Gvasalia, Blaire White, I've, I’ve, BLAIRE, cancelbalenciaga, Kardashian, — Kim Kardashian, ake Organizations: Service Locations: Los Angeles, Windsor, @PopBase

☆ Opinion: How Taylor Swift conquered capitalism
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Opinion Jeff Yang | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —There’s a whole cottage industry in pop culture essay writing dedicated to trying to unpack why Taylor Swift is so successful. Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performs onstage during Taylor Swift The 1989 World Tour Live In Los Angeles at Staples Center on August 25, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. Taylor Swift performs onstage during night one of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour at Nissan Stadium on May 05, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. Already a billionaire, Swift stands to personally make as much as $4.1 billion from the “Eras” tour, according to estimates cited by the Post. Keep an eye out: “The Tao of Tay: The Swift Path to Success,” coming soon to better airport bookstores everywhere.

Persons: Jeff Yang, Bruce, “, CNN —, Taylor Swift, Jeff Yang CNN, Kim Kardashian, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, aplomb, Swift, Ariana Grande, Tay, bestie, she’s, Celine Dion, She’s, Christopher Polk, Scooter Braun, ” It’s, Joan of Arc, John Shearer, “ Taylor Swift, Swift’s, Merrill Lynch, ” Organizations: CNN, Singer, Los, Staples Center, Republic Records, Universal Music Group, Universal, Washington Post, Nissan, Machine Records Locations: Asian America, America, Los Angeles, Los Angeles , California, Nashville , Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Nashville, Tay

☆ What Kris Jenner's former personal assistant learned from her that helped her launch her own company: 'Kris doesn't do anything that's not strategic'
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A 27-year-old who briefly served as Kris Jenner's personal assistant has gone viral sharing her experiences. Madeline Steitz has since turned her focus to launching her own natural sweetener brand. AdvertisementA 27-year-old vegan baker and entrepreneur went viral last year on TikTok discussing her brief stint as Kris Jenner's personal assistant, saying the job helped her launch her own eponymous sweetener brand. "Kris doesn't do anything that's not strategic when it comes to operating business, and she's an absolute genius." After leaving, Steitz turned her attention to Maddie's Natural Sweeter, which she'd conceptualized in January 2022 and formally launched in October.

Persons: Kris Jenner's, Madeline Steitz, Steitz, —, Robbie Page, Jenner, Kylie Cosmetics, Kim Kardashian's Skims, Kendall, Kris doesn't, Abbott Kinney, Louis Cole, Cole, Peter Thiel's, she'd, Kris Organizations: Service, Business, TikTok, Abbott, LinkedIn, Thiel Capital, Jenner Communications Locations: Los Angeles, Cashmere , Washington

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1 billion class-action lawsuit for endorsing worthless NFTs
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a $1 billion class action lawsuit for his promotion of Binance, the world’s biggest crypto exchange. Ronaldo and Binance didn’t immediately respond to CNN’s request for comment. Notably, Ronaldo is still promoting the company, including posting a Binance ad as recently as November 28 on his X account, which has 110 million followers. Celebrities suedOther celebrities have also been the target of similar lawsuits. He also agreed to pay a $50 million criminal fine and a $150 million civil penalty.

Persons: Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldo “, Ronaldo, Binance didn’t, Binance, “, Gary Gensler, Kim Kardashian, Celebrities, Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen, Brady, Bundchen, Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather, Jr, cryptocurrency, Charles Whitehead, ” Whitehead, ”, Changpeng Zhao, ” Zhao, – CNN’s Jennifer Korn, Allison Morrow Organizations: New, New York CNN — Soccer, ” Securities, Exchange, SEC, Cornell Law School, CNN Locations: New York, Florida

☆ Reddit and Kim Kardashian's SKIMS are among the companies in talks to launch IPOs in 2024, report says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Reddit and Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand, SKIMS, are considering 2024 IPOs, Bloomberg reported. 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 . AdvertisementBoth Reddit and Kim Kardashian's SKIMS are eyeing much-anticipated IPOs in 2024, Bloomberg reported. AdvertisementRepresentatives SKIMS did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Business Insider.

Persons: Reddit, Kim Kardashian's, IPOs, —, Candace Browning, SKIMS, Jens Grede, Kardashian Organizations: Bloomberg, Service, SEC, Bank of America, Bank of America Global Research, Business Locations: Swedish

Founded by pop culture icon Kim Kardashian, SKIMS regularly trends on social media with reviews of their shapewear, bras, loungewear, lingerie, and more. The best SKIMS bras on saleSKIMS' focus on designing comfortable, supportive bras and bralettes has given the brand a permanent spot on our guide to the best bras. For more details according to each country, see SKIMS' shipping fees and transit rates. Domestic returns made within this period will get you a refund or store credit, which is subject to a $6 return shipping fee. The shapewear, loungewear, undergarments, and swimwear offer premium comfort and universally flattering fits that help you look and feel your best.

Persons: Kim Kardashian, SKIMS, Skims, We've, that's

☆ Kim Kardashian is investing in the maker of truffle-infused condiments
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Kim Kardashian’s private equity firm has announced its first investment: A company that makes truffle-infused sauces that sell for about $20 a bottle. SKKY Partners, the company she formed last year with a former executive at Carlyle Group, has acquired a “significant minority stake” in Truff sauces. The six-year-old brand has recently grown in popularity for its condiments that extends from hot sauce to mayonnaise. The sauce brand has recently had high-profile collaborations with Taco Bell for a custom hot sauce and Hidden Valley for a special dressing. Skims, her underwear and apparel brand, recently launched a line for men.

Persons: New York CNN — Kim, SKKY, —, ” Kardashian, “, Truff, Taco, Ramadan, SKKY weren’t, Neil Saunders, ” Saunders, Jay Sammons, Carlyle, hadn’t Organizations: New, New York CNN, SKKY Partners, Carlyle Group, ”, Foods, Taco Bell, Unilever, Financial, GlobalData, CNN, ” Investment Locations: New York

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