Rival

Botox’s biggest rival lands in the US — Leytbo said to be faster-acting and up to 30% cheaper

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Botox’s biggest rival lands in the US — Leytbo said to be faster-acting and up to 30% cheaper

There’s a new age-defying treatment coming to a dermatology office near you. Rivaling widely popular anti-aging injectables like Botox and Daxxify, the recently FDA-approved neuromodulator Letybo has arrived State-side after years of use overseas. The Hugel-manufactured Letybo has soared in popularity in South Korea, where providers “have used it zillions of times,” Dr. Roy Kim, … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot’ daughter defends mom who tried to hire a hit man to off her rival: ‘She’s not crazy’

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Exclusive | ‘Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot’ daughter defends mom who tried to hire a hit man to off her rival: ‘She’s not crazy’

It wasn’t so cheerful. The unbelievable true story of a mom who got embroiled in a “murder-for-hire” plot — all to oust her daughter’s cheerleading rival — is chronicled in the new documentary, “The Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot.”  Premiering Wednesday, Dec. 18, on ID (and streaming on Max), the documentary covers the 1991 case of … Read more

KFC sues rival Church’s for enticing chicken-lovers with trademark phrase: ‘Original Recipe’

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KFC sues rival Church’s for enticing chicken-lovers with trademark phrase: ‘Original Recipe’

KFC has sued Church’s Texas Chicken in federal court, accusing the rival fast-food chain of violating its trademark rights in the phrase “Original Recipe.” KFC told the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, opening a new tab on Friday that its competitor’s use of the phrase in ads for its fried chicken is likely … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ host Ken Jennings takes savage dig at rival Ryan Seacrest off-camera: report

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‘Jeopardy!’ host Ken Jennings takes savage dig at rival Ryan Seacrest off-camera: report

What is a game show host rivalry?  During a recent taping of “Jeopardy,” host Ken Jennings reportedly made a joke about his rival, newly minted “Wheel of Fortune” host Ryan Seacrest.  An insider told the US Sun, “After a recent taping, Ken asked the live audience if they enjoyed their time at the show, before … Read more

See Taylor Swift’s reaction to ex rival Katy Perry’s ‘kind and c–t’ comment at the 2024 VMAs

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See Taylor Swift’s reaction to ex rival Katy Perry’s ‘kind and c–t’ comment at the 2024 VMAs

Bad blood where? Taylor Swift supported former rival Katy Perry by dancing and singing along to Perry’s Video Vanguard Award performance of her greatest hits at the 2024 MTV VMAs on Wednesday night. Swift, 34, also had a viral reaction during Perry’s acceptance speech, where the “Roar” singer, 39, declared that the LGBTQ+ community has … Read more

Apple rival Huawei turns science fiction into reality with launch of $2,800 tri-fold smartphone

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Apple rival Huawei turns science fiction into reality with launch of ,800 tri-fold smartphone

China’s Huawei Technologies on Tuesday unveiled a $2,800 tri-foldable phone as it seeks to extend its lead in the world’s biggest smartphone market and steal the spotlight from Apple hours after it debuted a new iPhone. The Chinese tech giant showed off its new Mate XT, which users can fold three ways like an accordion screen door, during … Read more

Spirit soars after unveiling premium seating plan, joining rival Southwest

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Spirit soars after unveiling premium seating plan, joining rival Southwest

Spirit Airlines unveiled plans on Tuesday to tap into a growing demand for premium travel as the no-frills carrier chases high-margin revenue to mitigate cost pressures and boost its earnings. The Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier will offer intra-Europe style business class seats with a guaranteed blocked middle seat. The seating option includes one carry-on bag, one checked bag, priority boarding, and a … Read more

Takeru Kobayashi looks back on competitive eating career ahead of rematch with rival Joey Chestnut: ‘A lot of damage done’

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Takeru Kobayashi looks back on competitive eating career ahead of rematch with rival Joey Chestnut: ‘A lot of damage done’

He’s lived a full life. Takeru Kobayashi, Japan’s legendary competitive eater and one-time rival hot dog king Joey Chestnut is dishing on their highly anticipated rematch — and what retirement has been like since throwing the napkin on the table in 2010. The rivalrous duo, who went head to head for several Fourth of July … Read more

Lana Del Rey hangs with Taylor Swift’s rival Kim Kardashian at Met Gala — can barely name a ‘TTPD’ song

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Lana Del Rey hangs with Taylor Swift’s rival Kim Kardashian at Met Gala — can barely name a ‘TTPD’ song

From Team Taylor to Team Kim. Lana Del Rey appeared to pick a side in the feud between Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian — at least for one night — at the 2024 Met Gala on Monday. The “Born to Die” singer, 38, was memorably featured on the song “Snow on the Beach” from Swift’s 10th studio … Read more

Shake Shack shades rival Chick-fil-A with Sunday-only free chicken sandwich offer

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Shake Shack shades rival Chick-fil-A with Sunday-only free chicken sandwich offer

Cluck you! Shake Shack appears to be throwing some heavy shade in the direction of rival fast food brand Chick-fil-A, as the burger chain seeks to promote its own chicken offerings. Each Sunday in April, Shake Shack will be giving away free Chicken Shack sandwiches — a “crispy, white-meat chicken breast” treat topped with pickles, lettuce … Read more

Delta flight attendant shades rival when passengers sit in wrong seats: ‘This isn’t Southwest’

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Delta flight attendant shades rival when passengers sit in wrong seats: ‘This isn’t Southwest’

She wasn’t a fan of them treating the plane like a subway in the sky. Another day, another game of musical chairs at 30,000 feet. This time, a fed-up Delta Airlines flight attendant grew exasperated after unruly passengers allegedly started switching seats before flyers had finished boarding. “Why do people make this job so hard?” irritated … Read more

OnlyFans rival Fanvue bets on porn’s fake future — meet Emily, the site’s hottest, eerily real AI model

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OnlyFans rival Fanvue bets on porn’s fake future — meet Emily, the site’s hottest, eerily real AI model

With her stylish looks, sophisticated smile and tastefully spectacular endowments, Emily Pellegrini has emerged out of nowhere to become a minor sensation on social media. Bragging 81,000 enthusiastic Instagram followers, the leggy lovely has also snagged earnings of nearly $10,000 in the six weeks she’s been live on a trendy pay-per-view site. With this kind … Read more

Peloton shares soar after inking apparel, content deal with rival Lululemon

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Peloton shares soar after inking apparel, content deal with rival Lululemon

Peloton Interactive and Lululemon Athletica said Wednesday they had entered into a five-year global partnership, sending Peloton’s shares up 17% in aftermarket trading. Under the deal, Peloton would become the exclusive digital fitness content provider for the apparel maker, developing all content for Lululemon Studio beginning early 2024. In return, Lululemon would be the fitness bike maker’s primary athletic-apparel partner. The fitness … Read more

Dana White’s UFC in showdown with ‘rival’ Pillow Fight Championship

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Dana White’s UFC in showdown with ‘rival’ Pillow Fight Championship

It sounds more sleep-away camp than ESPN: two people hitting each other with pillows while an audience roars them on. But pillow fighting is, its backers claims, about to hit the big time with a “professional” league, specially-designed pillows with handles, and even strict rules. Welcome to the PFC — the Pillow Fight Championship. And … Read more

Taco Bell wins ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark dispute with rival Taco John’s

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Taco Bell wins ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark dispute with rival Taco John’s

Yum Brands’ Taco Bell prevailed on Tuesday in its self-described bid to “liberate” the phrase “Taco Tuesday,” as competing fast-food chain Taco John’s told the US Patent and Trademark Office it would abandon its federal “Taco Tuesday” trademark. Taco Bell had asked the USPTO in May to cancel the trademark, calling it a common phrase that Taco John’s had monopolized unfairly in the restaurant industry. In … Read more

Howard Stern rival claims ‘evil’ host made cancer jokes about ailing father

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Howard Stern rival claims ‘evil’ host made cancer jokes about ailing father

A rival of Howard Stern has unearthed allegedly shocking and “evil” behavior the iconic radio host displayed years ago while working in the Chicago market in the mid-to-late 1990s. Stern allegedly made extremely distasteful comments about the terminal cancer stricken father of competing host Mancow Muller, saying he planned to “dig up his corpse” and … Read more

Real queen of style Diana’s dresses go on auction as rival Camilla is crowned

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Real queen of style Diana’s dresses go on auction as rival Camilla is crowned

With coronation day impending, and everybody wondering what the royals will be wearing, it’s a good time to remember the most fashionable royal of all: Princess Diana. And those with bankrolls worthy of a prince can do more than merely remember. Come August 26 and 27, they will be able to own pieces of Diana’s … Read more

Ozempic has a rival now: What is tirzepatide?

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Ozempic has a rival now: What is tirzepatide?

This new drug is a jab at Ozempic. Tirzepatide, a weekly injectable that rivals celebrity-favorite Wegovy, is one step closer to approval for weight loss by the Food and Drug Administration after its latest clinical trial showed promising results. Known under the brand name Mounjaro, the drug helped study participants shed nearly 16% of their … Read more

Why Rihanna fans’ Super Bowl parties will rival those for Eagles, Chiefs

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Why Rihanna fans’ Super Bowl parties will rival those for Eagles, Chiefs

At Rise, a gay bar in Hell’s Kitchen, there are no plans to watch Sunday’s big game closely, no talk of the Chiefs’ defense or the Eagles’ offensive line. There is, however, plenty of anticipation around the Super Bowl 2023 halftime special — pop icon Rihanna’s first live show in years. “We are all excited … Read more