Billionaires are funding the creation of life-extending pills that will eventually hit the market for people to buy, according to a CEO — and he says it’ll turn the rich in to “posh, privileged zombies.” The chilling warning comes amid fears that AI and biotechnology are evolving at such a rapid pace that anti-aging tablets … Read more
Lindsay Lohan knows her worth. During an appearance on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” on Wednesday, the 38-year-old actress shared that she had the perfect comeback to former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, who mistakenly thought she had a sister because of her dual roles in “The Parent Trap.” “Where’s your twin?” she recalled … Read more
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol on Wednesday told investors that he plans to overhaul Starbucks’ US locations, adding more comfortable seating, ceramic mugs and a coffee-condiment bar, with customer wait times of less than four minutes. Faced with falling demand for its pricey beverages in the key US and China markets as well as a slide in … Read more
Aussie CEO Jane Lu has a gaggle of Gen Z employees, and they are nothing like the Millennials she was used to managing. The 38-year-old founder of the successful fashion brand ShowPo said that Gen Z employees are hardworking and productive, but they have different expectations than Millennials. “They generally have much higher expectations around growth, and … Read more
The newly appointed CEO of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 has revealed how he was told to address Meghan Markle ahead of their first meeting earlier this year. Scott Moore, who landed the gig ahead of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s trip to Canada in February, received advice that strayed from the usual … Read more
Business success story Jane Lu has shared an awkward job application from a Gen Z hopeful that appeared to be written by AI. Ms Lu, who founded the popular online fashion retailer Showpo and panellist on Channel 10’s Shark Tank, recently received a job application to assist with her business course. However, upon reading it, … Read more
OnlyFans CEO Keily Blair has revealed the whopping amount the subscription-based platform – best known for its adult content – has paid creators since its 2016 inception. Speaking at the Bloomberg Screentime conference in LA late last week, Blair said the UK-based company had paid out over $20 billion in the past eight years. While … Read more
A summer jaunt to Europe used to be the norm for high school graduates, or affluent families enjoying a few weeks off. That timeworn tradition is in danger, industry experts warn, as crowds under the Eiffel Tower and the Colosseum become notably less American between May and August. And there’s one simple reason for the … Read more
This dirty secret is the key to clean jeans. Charles Bergh, the CEO of Levi Stauss, has admitted he hasn’t washed his denim in a decade, arguing that it’s the best way to care for your jeans. “I never put my denim into the washing machine,” he previously told CNBC, explaining that denim production and … Read more
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said airports should institute a two-drink limit on alcoholic beverages for flyers. O’Leary believes that airports need to limit “the amount of alcohol that can be sold to any passenger to two alcoholic drinks” to help reduce instances of airline passengers becoming disruptive on flights, according to the Independent. “In the same … Read more
Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard is struggling to get off the ground as she’s having an issue finding a CEO, according to a report. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, unveiled her new business venture in March teasing its impending launch. But six months later, there’s still no release date or information about the products … Read more
Chiefs heiress Ava Hunt required surgery on her leg after she took a scary fall down a mountain while hiking recently. The 19-year-old Hunt, whose father is Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt, suffered a deep wound to her leg and is currently recovering at home in Kansas City, according to her mother, Tavia Hunt. “This little … Read more
Prince Harry has been dealt a fresh public blow after his pal Dominic Reid stepped down from his role as chief executive of the Invictus Games. Reid had been with the initiative since the very beginning, playing a vital role in organizing the inaugural event, which was held in Harry’s home country. His decision to … Read more
The wait for “Euphoria” Season 3 never ends. HBO CEO Casey Bloys gave an update to Variety Tuesday on the next season of the Emmy Award-winning drama series, which has been delayed numerous times and hasn’t started filming yet. “Sam is working on it,” Bloys said, referring to “Euphoria” creator and executive producer Sam Levinson. Zendaya … Read more
Walt Disney will cut its investment in programming for traditional television networks “pretty dramatically” as the company navigates the consumer shift to streaming, Chief Executive Bob Iger said Wednesday. Iger said linear channels such as ABC still serve as an important marketing tool and reach older viewers who are not watching series such as “Abbott Elementary” … Read more
The beauty pageant scene is getting ugly. At the beginning of the week, Miss USA Noelia Voigt issued a shock announcement that she was resigning from the crown seven months into her reign, citing mental health challenges. Voigt, 24, is the first title holder in the pageant’s 72-year history voluntarily step down. On Wednesday, 17-year-old … Read more
Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie spoke candidly about the airline industry, likening it to a rigged game and saying U.S. consumers are “the long-term losers.” “Today, nearly all the profits of the entire U.S. airline industry are concentrated in just two companies, while the smaller non-legacy carriers scrambled to restore profitability in what seems ever … Read more
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said Thursday that the carrier is considering changing the boarding and seating processes on its planes in order to improve its financial position. “We’re looking into new initiatives, things like the way we seat and board our aircraft,” Jordan said in an interview with CNBC on Thursday after the company reported … Read more
Walt Disney’s streaming service will start cracking down on password-sharing from June, Chief Executive Bob Iger said Thursday, as the entertainment conglomerate looks to boost subscriber growth and make the business profitable. Iger also signaled a need for consolidation in the streaming industry and said Disney was “eventually” looking at double-digit margins for the business, in a wide-ranging interview … Read more
Royally ruthless. The theories aren’t slowing down over Kate Middleton’s whereabouts since her planned abdominal procedure in January. This time, a conspiracy assumption has surfaced from tech CEO Christopher Bouzy — who is connected to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Bot Sentinel CEO, 48, who appeared in the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s 2022 Netflix … Read more