10 hours ago
Meghan Markle reportedly despises the feeling of "begging for acceptance" from the royal family. The report comes amid the speculation surrounding the ***** ss of Sussex and her husband Prince Harry's relationship with the senior members of the institution, following their return to Britain. Now, according to a new report, a source claimed that Markle has been perceiving that Kate Middleton and Prince William have control over the public conversation. And, it has reportedly been getting quite frustrating for her.
The alleged feeling of inferiority with respect to the royal family has reportedly not been sitting well with Meghan Markle. As reported by Heatworld, a source revealed that Kate Middleton has been "hoping the brothers can somehow work it out. She'll always have a soft spot for Harry and would love him back in the fold." This comes despite the Waleses' dignified silence regarding the Sussexes since their return to the UK.
However, according to the source, the Princess of Wales is aware that she has to handle the situation "tactfully" with her husband, Prince William. Per the source, however, she refuses to give up the hope that the two allegedly estranged brothers can reconcile one day.
Per the news outlet, the insider further claimed that Markle "can't stand the feeling that the royal family has the upper hand – and hates the idea of being portrayed as desperately trying to claw their way back in, only to be repeatedly rejected." According to the insider, "It's like they're begging for acceptance from people who have no intention of giving it."
Furthermore, the source also explained to the publication what Markle has been feeling about the entire situation and what she might do. According to the source, "There's a defiant side to Meghan." The ***** ss of Sussex will "do what she wants and won't allow the royals to determine or stop her happiness or success," the source added.
#according #meghan
The alleged feeling of inferiority with respect to the royal family has reportedly not been sitting well with Meghan Markle. As reported by Heatworld, a source revealed that Kate Middleton has been "hoping the brothers can somehow work it out. She'll always have a soft spot for Harry and would love him back in the fold." This comes despite the Waleses' dignified silence regarding the Sussexes since their return to the UK.
However, according to the source, the Princess of Wales is aware that she has to handle the situation "tactfully" with her husband, Prince William. Per the source, however, she refuses to give up the hope that the two allegedly estranged brothers can reconcile one day.
Per the news outlet, the insider further claimed that Markle "can't stand the feeling that the royal family has the upper hand – and hates the idea of being portrayed as desperately trying to claw their way back in, only to be repeatedly rejected." According to the insider, "It's like they're begging for acceptance from people who have no intention of giving it."
Furthermore, the source also explained to the publication what Markle has been feeling about the entire situation and what she might do. According to the source, "There's a defiant side to Meghan." The ***** ss of Sussex will "do what she wants and won't allow the royals to determine or stop her happiness or success," the source added.
#according #meghan
28 days ago
Keri Russell has revealed why she asked Matthew Rhys to leave her name out of his Emmys acceptance speeches
The pair were both up for trophies at the 2026 Emmy Awards, with Rhys making history by winning lead-actor awards for The Beast in Me and Widow's Bay
"Like, you don't have to thank me, I know you love me, take me off your plate," she said on the Dear Chelsea podcast
Keri Russell encouraged Matthew Rhys to leave her out of his two Emmys acceptance speeches — and for good reason.
During her Thursday, Oct. 8 appearance on Dear Chelsea, Russell, 50, revealed that she told Rhys, 51, that he didn't need to include her name when he walked on stage at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater — where he was awarded with lead actor awards for both The Beast in Me and Widow's Bay last month.
#russell #awards #beast
The pair were both up for trophies at the 2026 Emmy Awards, with Rhys making history by winning lead-actor awards for The Beast in Me and Widow's Bay
"Like, you don't have to thank me, I know you love me, take me off your plate," she said on the Dear Chelsea podcast
Keri Russell encouraged Matthew Rhys to leave her out of his two Emmys acceptance speeches — and for good reason.
During her Thursday, Oct. 8 appearance on Dear Chelsea, Russell, 50, revealed that she told Rhys, 51, that he didn't need to include her name when he walked on stage at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater — where he was awarded with lead actor awards for both The Beast in Me and Widow's Bay last month.
#russell #awards #beast
1 month ago
Sarah Ferguson reportedly wants King Charles and senior royals to "throw her a bone" before she considers other options. The former **** ss of York was said to be delaying a tell-all while hoping for renewed royal acceptance.
A source claimed she still believed there was "a place for her within the royal family." However, the insider warned that continued exclusion could change her position. Her reported strategy mixed loyalty, leverage, and hopes for a royal comeback.
As per a Closer Online report, Sarah reportedly reconsidered her options. The source said Earl Spencer's memoir offered "a good reminder" of the disruption a royal tell-all could create. Moreover, the insider claimed Sarah's long history with the royals gave her considerable material. They said she could potentially do "a lot more damage to the King's legacy" than Spencer. Still, a spokesperson firmly denied a current memoir project. The representative said, "She is not writing a personal memoir."
However, the insider claimed Sarah Ferguson was keeping that possibility available while hoping for another route. The source said she was "holding off on a book deal for now." According to them, Sarah remained convinced "there's still a place for her within the royal family." She reportedly hoped loyalty would persuade King Charles and others to "cut her a break." That could mean "a path back towards respectability" or "at the very least a place to live." Meanwhile, the source said she still had "the tell-all up her sleeve" if that effort failed.
Additionally, the insider claimed Sarah was sending messages toward both Charles and Prince William. She was reportedly "imploring William and Charles to throw her a bone." The source added that she did not want to "go against the family if she can help it." Still, the report said Sarah could pursue other money-making opportunities if reconciliation failed. Those possibilities reportedly included reality television and rebuilding her social media profile. For now, Buckingham Palace had made no direct statement about Sarah. Meanwhile, senior royals had reportedly continued distancing themselves from the former York household.
#reportedly #royal
A source claimed she still believed there was "a place for her within the royal family." However, the insider warned that continued exclusion could change her position. Her reported strategy mixed loyalty, leverage, and hopes for a royal comeback.
As per a Closer Online report, Sarah reportedly reconsidered her options. The source said Earl Spencer's memoir offered "a good reminder" of the disruption a royal tell-all could create. Moreover, the insider claimed Sarah's long history with the royals gave her considerable material. They said she could potentially do "a lot more damage to the King's legacy" than Spencer. Still, a spokesperson firmly denied a current memoir project. The representative said, "She is not writing a personal memoir."
However, the insider claimed Sarah Ferguson was keeping that possibility available while hoping for another route. The source said she was "holding off on a book deal for now." According to them, Sarah remained convinced "there's still a place for her within the royal family." She reportedly hoped loyalty would persuade King Charles and others to "cut her a break." That could mean "a path back towards respectability" or "at the very least a place to live." Meanwhile, the source said she still had "the tell-all up her sleeve" if that effort failed.
Additionally, the insider claimed Sarah was sending messages toward both Charles and Prince William. She was reportedly "imploring William and Charles to throw her a bone." The source added that she did not want to "go against the family if she can help it." Still, the report said Sarah could pursue other money-making opportunities if reconciliation failed. Those possibilities reportedly included reality television and rebuilding her social media profile. For now, Buckingham Palace had made no direct statement about Sarah. Meanwhile, senior royals had reportedly continued distancing themselves from the former York household.
#reportedly #royal
1 month ago
Ever since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to the UK, the Royal Family's response, or a lack thereof, has drawn plenty of attention. Prince William and Kate Middleton, however, have said nothing in public about the Sussexes. While some reports describe that silence as indifference, one PR expert reads it very differently, and her view shifts the focus from feelings to observable behaviour.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to the UK in late August with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Since then, Prince William and Kate Middleton have stayed quiet, and according to reports, the brothers have no contact, despite living in the same country again.
It had earlier been reported that the Prince and Princess of Wales have "stopped caring," and are practicing indifference. The same report states that Kate is not "sitting around talking about Meghan." It stresses that this does not mean a reconciliation has taken place.
Now, PR specialist Grayce McCormick of Lightfinder Public Relations has offered a different reading to The Mirror. She cautions against calling the couple "indifferent." Doing so, she says, ******* igns an emotional state to people "based largely on unnamed sources and outward behavior." McCormick explains that silence can signal "boundaries, discipline, fatigue, acceptance or simply a decision not to participate publicly." It does not reveal what someone feels privately, she adds.
The expert also draws on her own client work. According to her, responding to every headline gives a story "more oxygen." McCormick points to the "illusory truth effect," in which repeated information can become more believable through repetition. She believes that in royal coverage, speculation can often harden into perceived fact.
#kate #mccormick
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to the UK in late August with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Since then, Prince William and Kate Middleton have stayed quiet, and according to reports, the brothers have no contact, despite living in the same country again.
It had earlier been reported that the Prince and Princess of Wales have "stopped caring," and are practicing indifference. The same report states that Kate is not "sitting around talking about Meghan." It stresses that this does not mean a reconciliation has taken place.
Now, PR specialist Grayce McCormick of Lightfinder Public Relations has offered a different reading to The Mirror. She cautions against calling the couple "indifferent." Doing so, she says, ******* igns an emotional state to people "based largely on unnamed sources and outward behavior." McCormick explains that silence can signal "boundaries, discipline, fatigue, acceptance or simply a decision not to participate publicly." It does not reveal what someone feels privately, she adds.
The expert also draws on her own client work. According to her, responding to every headline gives a story "more oxygen." McCormick points to the "illusory truth effect," in which repeated information can become more believable through repetition. She believes that in royal coverage, speculation can often harden into perceived fact.
#kate #mccormick
1 month ago
Chuck Lorre ignited a feud with White House after a charity gala speech put Donald Trump on notice.
Lorre lamented that while he'd love to champion a "compassionate government," he instead feels compelled to "say a few words about that bloated orange piece of s--- in the White House."
A spokesperson for the White House responded, encouraging Lorre to "immediately seek psychiatric help to treat his severe case of Trump Derangement Syndrome."
Add Chuck Lorre to the overstuffed rolodex of Hollywood legends who have personal beef with Donald Trump.
The creator of such modern classics as The Big Bang Theory and Two and a Half Men took no prisoners in his acceptance speech after winning the Founders Award at a Project Angel Food fundraiser in Los Angeles on Sept. 26. "Sure, I'd love to stand here and talk about my deep yearning for a more compassionate government, one that prioritizes the health and welfare of its citizens," he lamented. "But the burden of my profession demands that I take this opportunity to say a few words about that bloated orange piece of s--- in the White House" (per The Daily Beast).
#lorre #speech #compassionate
Lorre lamented that while he'd love to champion a "compassionate government," he instead feels compelled to "say a few words about that bloated orange piece of s--- in the White House."
A spokesperson for the White House responded, encouraging Lorre to "immediately seek psychiatric help to treat his severe case of Trump Derangement Syndrome."
Add Chuck Lorre to the overstuffed rolodex of Hollywood legends who have personal beef with Donald Trump.
The creator of such modern classics as The Big Bang Theory and Two and a Half Men took no prisoners in his acceptance speech after winning the Founders Award at a Project Angel Food fundraiser in Los Angeles on Sept. 26. "Sure, I'd love to stand here and talk about my deep yearning for a more compassionate government, one that prioritizes the health and welfare of its citizens," he lamented. "But the burden of my profession demands that I take this opportunity to say a few words about that bloated orange piece of s--- in the White House" (per The Daily Beast).
#lorre #speech #compassionate
1 month ago
Kanye West's long-running feud with Taylor Swift isn't over yet, says a source, who claims the rapper is now hoping to recruit Blake Lively to get revenge on the singer.
"He genuinely believes that Blake's going to see this as an opportunity that's too good to pass up," spills the source. "It's not as though he can just call her up — she has layers of people that you need to get through before you can talk to her — so he's been hitting up everyone in her orbit to try and get in touch."
Swift, 36, and West's bad blood dates back to 2009, when he crashed her acceptance speech at the MTV VMAs, apologized for it and then later took his mea culpa back.
While the two eventually put their differences aside, the drama picked back up in 2016 after he released the song "Famous" — featuring controversial lyrics about Swift — and its corresponding, equally provocative video.
The "Gold Digger" hitmaker, 49, "is convinced that Taylor is the real reason he's an outcast in America," spills Star's source. "He blames her for everything that's gone wrong with his career, so the more success she has, the more bitter and angry he gets."
#source #spills
"He genuinely believes that Blake's going to see this as an opportunity that's too good to pass up," spills the source. "It's not as though he can just call her up — she has layers of people that you need to get through before you can talk to her — so he's been hitting up everyone in her orbit to try and get in touch."
Swift, 36, and West's bad blood dates back to 2009, when he crashed her acceptance speech at the MTV VMAs, apologized for it and then later took his mea culpa back.
While the two eventually put their differences aside, the drama picked back up in 2016 after he released the song "Famous" — featuring controversial lyrics about Swift — and its corresponding, equally provocative video.
The "Gold Digger" hitmaker, 49, "is convinced that Taylor is the real reason he's an outcast in America," spills Star's source. "He blames her for everything that's gone wrong with his career, so the more success she has, the more bitter and angry he gets."
#source #spills
1 month ago
This summer, we took a family vacation to Oregon to hike in the Pacific Northwest. Not surprisingly, we saw a bunch of people decked out in clothing made by Columbia, the huge sportswear company founded in Portland in 1938, and named for the nearby river.
We also saw a lot of people wearing Patagonia clothes. Named after the vast geographic region at the southern tip of South America, shared by Argentina and Chile, Patagonia was founded by climber Yvon Chouinard in 1973 to provide durable climbing equipment and outdoor wear. The company heavily supports environmental causes and donates profits from the sale of their jackets, fleeces and other gear to ecological protection. The company even sued President Trump in 2017, for shrinking federal lands protections.
In addition to environmental causes, Patagonia has also championed the LGBTQ community by partnering with the Human Rights Campaign to oppose state legislation targeting their rights. This summer, though, the company sued one member of that community.
Wyn Wiley is an activist from Bend, Oregon, who focuses on environmental and LGBTQ+ issues, promoting acceptance of queer identities in the environmentalist and outdoors communities, and promoting awareness of climate change and its effects.
In October of 2018, Wiley created the character Pattie Gonia and produced short-form outdoors activism content on Instagram and TikTok, while dressing in drag. The first posted video garnered more than 100 million views. Pattie Gonia has 1.8 million Instagram followers and claims to have raised $3.7 million for environmental causes, including $1 million raised last year on a 100-mile hike. In 2022, Pattie Gonia partnered with The North Face, another outdoor gear juggernaut, for their 2022 "Summer of Pride" series, which consisted of outdoor community-building events focused on local LGBTQ+ engagement and acceptance.
#lgbtq #summer
We also saw a lot of people wearing Patagonia clothes. Named after the vast geographic region at the southern tip of South America, shared by Argentina and Chile, Patagonia was founded by climber Yvon Chouinard in 1973 to provide durable climbing equipment and outdoor wear. The company heavily supports environmental causes and donates profits from the sale of their jackets, fleeces and other gear to ecological protection. The company even sued President Trump in 2017, for shrinking federal lands protections.
In addition to environmental causes, Patagonia has also championed the LGBTQ community by partnering with the Human Rights Campaign to oppose state legislation targeting their rights. This summer, though, the company sued one member of that community.
Wyn Wiley is an activist from Bend, Oregon, who focuses on environmental and LGBTQ+ issues, promoting acceptance of queer identities in the environmentalist and outdoors communities, and promoting awareness of climate change and its effects.
In October of 2018, Wiley created the character Pattie Gonia and produced short-form outdoors activism content on Instagram and TikTok, while dressing in drag. The first posted video garnered more than 100 million views. Pattie Gonia has 1.8 million Instagram followers and claims to have raised $3.7 million for environmental causes, including $1 million raised last year on a 100-mile hike. In 2022, Pattie Gonia partnered with The North Face, another outdoor gear juggernaut, for their 2022 "Summer of Pride" series, which consisted of outdoor community-building events focused on local LGBTQ+ engagement and acceptance.
#lgbtq #summer
1 month ago
GLAAD's New York gala is coming together.
Set to go down later this month — Oct. 23, to be precise — the Manhattan fundraiser will fete Oscar and Tony winning producer Bruce Cohen with one of the org's marquee honors, the Vito Russo Award, which recognizes work in "accelerating LGBTQ acceptance." The program has other boldfaced names on it, too, with Ross Mathews as host, Oscar winner Ariana DeBose as presenter and Tony winner Alex Newell as performer.
More from The Hollywood Reporter
LGBTQ Characters in Film Decline for Third Year
'Scarpetta' Review: An Oddly Cast Nicole Kidman Makes the Most of Amazon's Uneven, Overly Familiar Patricia Cornwell Adaptation
#oscar #russo
Set to go down later this month — Oct. 23, to be precise — the Manhattan fundraiser will fete Oscar and Tony winning producer Bruce Cohen with one of the org's marquee honors, the Vito Russo Award, which recognizes work in "accelerating LGBTQ acceptance." The program has other boldfaced names on it, too, with Ross Mathews as host, Oscar winner Ariana DeBose as presenter and Tony winner Alex Newell as performer.
More from The Hollywood Reporter
LGBTQ Characters in Film Decline for Third Year
'Scarpetta' Review: An Oddly Cast Nicole Kidman Makes the Most of Amazon's Uneven, Overly Familiar Patricia Cornwell Adaptation
#oscar #russo
2 months ago
Interested in Truist Financial Corporation? Here are five stocks we like better.
Truist will sell its $5.5 billion near-prime auto loan portfolio and exit its Regional Acceptance Corporation business, which was roughly break-even despite high loan yields. The transaction is expected to modestly improve earnings, tangible book value and credit metrics.
The bank reaffirmed its financial outlook, including third-quarter net interest income growth of about 1.5%, full-year growth of 1% to 1.5%, and its $5 billion share-repurchase plan. The sale is expected to generate approximately $950 million in capital but reduce net interest margin by 4 to 5 basis points.
New CEO Mike Lyons is accelerating a broader portfolio and capital-allocation review, with Truist emphasizing relationship banking, deposits, commercial lending, payments, wealth management and potentially credit cards, mortgages and home equity lending.
Smart Money Shifts: U.S. Bancorp Pairs Tech With Yield
#truist #financial #loan #credit
Truist will sell its $5.5 billion near-prime auto loan portfolio and exit its Regional Acceptance Corporation business, which was roughly break-even despite high loan yields. The transaction is expected to modestly improve earnings, tangible book value and credit metrics.
The bank reaffirmed its financial outlook, including third-quarter net interest income growth of about 1.5%, full-year growth of 1% to 1.5%, and its $5 billion share-repurchase plan. The sale is expected to generate approximately $950 million in capital but reduce net interest margin by 4 to 5 basis points.
New CEO Mike Lyons is accelerating a broader portfolio and capital-allocation review, with Truist emphasizing relationship banking, deposits, commercial lending, payments, wealth management and potentially credit cards, mortgages and home equity lending.
Smart Money Shifts: U.S. Bancorp Pairs Tech With Yield
#truist #financial #loan #credit
2 months ago
Sep. 14—The term sabermetrics was first coined by Bill James in 1980. It took quite a bit longer, however, for the idea to catch on with the baseball populace, but eventually acronyms like WAR, VORP and UZR caught on as a way to ****** yze the sport.
Analytics are equally as important these days in college basketball. It's why you hear Illinois coach Brad Underwood constantly referencing his team's adjusted offensive efficiency and offensive rebounding rate. Paid services like Synergy give coaching staffs an ****** ytical breakdown of their team to the finest detail.
Publicly available sites like , and , however, have broadened the usage and acceptance of a different way to follow and break down the sport. (KenPom and CBBAnalytics do have a subscription piece but are drastically cheaper than Synergy).
It's through those sites Illinois fans could track one of the most efficient offenses in the modern era during the 2025-26 season. The Illini eventually finished second in adjusted offensive efficiency behind Purdue last season. That particular metric was helped by the Illini not turning the ball over (eighth in turnover rate) and dominating the offensive glass (third in offensive rebounding rate).
One particular metric Illinois tracks is shot volume.
#like #rate #synergy
Analytics are equally as important these days in college basketball. It's why you hear Illinois coach Brad Underwood constantly referencing his team's adjusted offensive efficiency and offensive rebounding rate. Paid services like Synergy give coaching staffs an ****** ytical breakdown of their team to the finest detail.
Publicly available sites like , and , however, have broadened the usage and acceptance of a different way to follow and break down the sport. (KenPom and CBBAnalytics do have a subscription piece but are drastically cheaper than Synergy).
It's through those sites Illinois fans could track one of the most efficient offenses in the modern era during the 2025-26 season. The Illini eventually finished second in adjusted offensive efficiency behind Purdue last season. That particular metric was helped by the Illini not turning the ball over (eighth in turnover rate) and dominating the offensive glass (third in offensive rebounding rate).
One particular metric Illinois tracks is shot volume.
#like #rate #synergy
2 months ago
Indiana Jones star Harrison Ford met his wife, Ally McBeal actress Calista Flockhart, in 2002.
The couple got engaged in 2009 and tied the knot over a year later. Ford, who is a dad to four children from his two previous marriages, also adopted Flockhart's son, Liam.
They've been supporting each other's careers over the years, with color-coordinated red carpet appearances and sweet shoutouts in acceptance speeches.
Back in 2002, Harrison Ford wasn't on Calista Flockhart's radar. "I remember loving him on Mosquito Coast, but I really didn't think about him," the actress said of Ford at the time. But that all changed after they met at the 59th Golden Globes with a meet-cute straight out of a '90s rom-com. Ford officially caught Flockhart's attention when he accidentally spilled wine on her dress mid-conversation. The comical moment apparently sealed the deal for Flockhart, and the two began dating from that point on.
"I'm in love. Romantic love is one of the most exciting and fulfilling kinds of love, and I think there is a potential for it at any stage of your life," Ford said in a 2003 interview, a year after meeting Flockhart. "I was not surprised that I was able to fall in love, and I wasn't surprised that I did."
#ford #actress #think #surprised
The couple got engaged in 2009 and tied the knot over a year later. Ford, who is a dad to four children from his two previous marriages, also adopted Flockhart's son, Liam.
They've been supporting each other's careers over the years, with color-coordinated red carpet appearances and sweet shoutouts in acceptance speeches.
Back in 2002, Harrison Ford wasn't on Calista Flockhart's radar. "I remember loving him on Mosquito Coast, but I really didn't think about him," the actress said of Ford at the time. But that all changed after they met at the 59th Golden Globes with a meet-cute straight out of a '90s rom-com. Ford officially caught Flockhart's attention when he accidentally spilled wine on her dress mid-conversation. The comical moment apparently sealed the deal for Flockhart, and the two began dating from that point on.
"I'm in love. Romantic love is one of the most exciting and fulfilling kinds of love, and I think there is a potential for it at any stage of your life," Ford said in a 2003 interview, a year after meeting Flockhart. "I was not surprised that I was able to fall in love, and I wasn't surprised that I did."
#ford #actress #think #surprised
2 months ago
Pamela Anderson received the Award of Courage from amfAR at the non-profit's Gala Venezia on Sept. 6
In her acceptance speech, the Rosebush Pruning actress opened up about her 2002 hepatitis C diagnosis
Calling the viral infection "a death sentence" at the time, Anderson said, "I'm not a victim, I'm a victor"
Pamela Anderson is looking back at a harrowing medical diagnosis.
The actress took the stage at the amfAR Gala Venezia 2026 on Sunday, Sept. 6 and gave a powerful speech reflecting on contracting hepatitis C in 2002. The amfAR event, held at Hilton Molino Stucky in Venice, Italy during the Venice Film Festival, honored Anderson, 59, with the non-profit's Award of Courage.
#award
In her acceptance speech, the Rosebush Pruning actress opened up about her 2002 hepatitis C diagnosis
Calling the viral infection "a death sentence" at the time, Anderson said, "I'm not a victim, I'm a victor"
Pamela Anderson is looking back at a harrowing medical diagnosis.
The actress took the stage at the amfAR Gala Venezia 2026 on Sunday, Sept. 6 and gave a powerful speech reflecting on contracting hepatitis C in 2002. The amfAR event, held at Hilton Molino Stucky in Venice, Italy during the Venice Film Festival, honored Anderson, 59, with the non-profit's Award of Courage.
#award
2 months ago
Music legend Dolly Parton spent decades as one of country music's most beloved icons, but a new report claims that image never won over longtime Vogue editor Anna Wintour, who reportedly turned her away from the magazine's cover multiple times. Parton, 80, died on August 25 in Nashville following a brief battle with cancer.
In the Saturday, September 5 edition of journalist Rob Shuter's Naughty But Nice Substack, sources claimed Parton was pitched for the cover of American Vogue at least four times during Wintour's decades at the magazine and was repeatedly turned down.
Stacie Huckeba/Butterfly Records LLC
"Anna thought Dolly was too country, too camp and too tacky for Vogue," an insider told Naughty But Nice. "She looked at Dolly and saw rhinestones. The rest of America saw an icon. Anna completely missed it."
Shuter, who previously worked as a publicist, also wrote that he witnessed Wintour's approach to celebrity fashion firsthand. According to his account, Jessica Simpson, Alicia Keys and Jennifer Lopez also faced resistance before gaining greater acceptance within the fashion world.
#dolly #naughty #decades #turned
In the Saturday, September 5 edition of journalist Rob Shuter's Naughty But Nice Substack, sources claimed Parton was pitched for the cover of American Vogue at least four times during Wintour's decades at the magazine and was repeatedly turned down.
Stacie Huckeba/Butterfly Records LLC
"Anna thought Dolly was too country, too camp and too tacky for Vogue," an insider told Naughty But Nice. "She looked at Dolly and saw rhinestones. The rest of America saw an icon. Anna completely missed it."
Shuter, who previously worked as a publicist, also wrote that he witnessed Wintour's approach to celebrity fashion firsthand. According to his account, Jessica Simpson, Alicia Keys and Jennifer Lopez also faced resistance before gaining greater acceptance within the fashion world.
#dolly #naughty #decades #turned
2 months ago
These observations — where I look at Real Madrid's history, its players on loan, Castilla, tactical tidbits, and other relevant thoughts — are now a regular thing. All previous editions can be found here.
Here is a new thing I'm committing to this season: Five semi-informal bullet points after each game.
Also, check out last night's post-game podcast where I break down the loss for 34 minutes:
I'm not pushing a panic ******* on. I realize that what I'm about to say will come across as 'low standards', 'acceptance of mediocrity', 'a moral victory', etc — but I will say it anyway and with my chest: If you replay this game 10 more times, Real Madrid wins it 10 times. We just happened to play the freak version where Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty, three big chances, and then Vinicius missed a big chance, Espi had bad luck, and Real Madrid squandered an xG of nearly four. The math checks out: Real Madrid were mostly good but didn't score, somehow. What should've happened was Real Madrid go up one or two goals by half-time, Bellingham and Güler get a deserved ******* ist each, then Real Betis open up in the second half and get cooked. But also, all that to say: Real Madrid didn't deserve to win just because they created more chances, and I just made up a scenario to make myself feel better — possibly because I feel numb to the way the last two seasons have gone. Also: Real Madrid are generally terrible at the Benito Villamarin in the last few years. But, at some point, you have to stop using past precedence as an excuse to lose. How many league ******* les do Real Madrid have in the past 20 years again? Answer: Not enough.
Another Arda Güler masterclass, wasted. He's basically been lights out in every minute he's played in this season. When I have to repeat this after every Arda Güler performance, that's pretty ******* good evidence that he's one of the best players in Europe right now, and certainly, from an ******* ytical standpoint, clearly one of the best creators on the entire continent.
#thing
Here is a new thing I'm committing to this season: Five semi-informal bullet points after each game.
Also, check out last night's post-game podcast where I break down the loss for 34 minutes:
I'm not pushing a panic ******* on. I realize that what I'm about to say will come across as 'low standards', 'acceptance of mediocrity', 'a moral victory', etc — but I will say it anyway and with my chest: If you replay this game 10 more times, Real Madrid wins it 10 times. We just happened to play the freak version where Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty, three big chances, and then Vinicius missed a big chance, Espi had bad luck, and Real Madrid squandered an xG of nearly four. The math checks out: Real Madrid were mostly good but didn't score, somehow. What should've happened was Real Madrid go up one or two goals by half-time, Bellingham and Güler get a deserved ******* ist each, then Real Betis open up in the second half and get cooked. But also, all that to say: Real Madrid didn't deserve to win just because they created more chances, and I just made up a scenario to make myself feel better — possibly because I feel numb to the way the last two seasons have gone. Also: Real Madrid are generally terrible at the Benito Villamarin in the last few years. But, at some point, you have to stop using past precedence as an excuse to lose. How many league ******* les do Real Madrid have in the past 20 years again? Answer: Not enough.
Another Arda Güler masterclass, wasted. He's basically been lights out in every minute he's played in this season. When I have to repeat this after every Arda Güler performance, that's pretty ******* good evidence that he's one of the best players in Europe right now, and certainly, from an ******* ytical standpoint, clearly one of the best creators on the entire continent.
#thing
2 months ago
Kevin Sorbo does not regret leaving California.
After the Hercules: The Legendary Journeys actor, 67, traded Hollywood for the Sunshine State seven years ago, the MAGA supporter told Fox News in an interview Sunday that part of the reason he left California was that he was "canceled" due to his political beliefs as a conservative Christian — but he had other complaints too.
Sorbo told the right-wing outlet that although he misses the weather, his old house and his local golf course, three factors keep him from returning to the Golden State.
"I mean, here in Florida, yeah, we get five months of pretty high humidity," the Andromeda star acknowledged. "It's pretty hot, but the winters here are really quite amazing. But yeah, there are things I miss, but they can keep their taxes, they can keep their traffic, and they can keep their negativity, I'm done."
He went on to say that Florida has given him more "acceptance" since he relocated with his family.
#yeah #pretty
After the Hercules: The Legendary Journeys actor, 67, traded Hollywood for the Sunshine State seven years ago, the MAGA supporter told Fox News in an interview Sunday that part of the reason he left California was that he was "canceled" due to his political beliefs as a conservative Christian — but he had other complaints too.
Sorbo told the right-wing outlet that although he misses the weather, his old house and his local golf course, three factors keep him from returning to the Golden State.
"I mean, here in Florida, yeah, we get five months of pretty high humidity," the Andromeda star acknowledged. "It's pretty hot, but the winters here are really quite amazing. But yeah, there are things I miss, but they can keep their taxes, they can keep their traffic, and they can keep their negativity, I'm done."
He went on to say that Florida has given him more "acceptance" since he relocated with his family.
#yeah #pretty
2 months ago
Originally appeared on E! Online
Jim Curtis isn't afraid to share his struggles with Jennifer Aniston.
In fact, the hypnotist shared insight into his health journey during an onstage conversation with the Friends star at the 92nd Street Y in New York City Sept. 2 to celebrate the release of his new book, The Book of Possibility. During their talk, Curtis shared with Aniston how difficult it was for him when doctors found lesions on his spinal cord in his 20s that led to partial paralysis and chronic nerve damage.
"I'm not saying here that if the doctor tells you to do something, you should get up and leave," Curtis told Aniston and the audience, according to Us Weekly. "What I'm saying is you don't have to live as the victim. You don't have to live in your suffering. It can become your power."
While he noted the key to moving beyond a health challenge is to "accept it and love it," acceptance was difficult for the 50-year-old, who admitted that he wasn't always open with those who asked him why he walks with a limp.
#live
Jim Curtis isn't afraid to share his struggles with Jennifer Aniston.
In fact, the hypnotist shared insight into his health journey during an onstage conversation with the Friends star at the 92nd Street Y in New York City Sept. 2 to celebrate the release of his new book, The Book of Possibility. During their talk, Curtis shared with Aniston how difficult it was for him when doctors found lesions on his spinal cord in his 20s that led to partial paralysis and chronic nerve damage.
"I'm not saying here that if the doctor tells you to do something, you should get up and leave," Curtis told Aniston and the audience, according to Us Weekly. "What I'm saying is you don't have to live as the victim. You don't have to live in your suffering. It can become your power."
While he noted the key to moving beyond a health challenge is to "accept it and love it," acceptance was difficult for the 50-year-old, who admitted that he wasn't always open with those who asked him why he walks with a limp.
#live
2 months ago
Kevin Sorbo does not regret leaving California.
After the Hercules: The Legendary Journeys actor, 67, traded Hollywood for the Sunshine State seven years ago, the MAGA supporter told Fox News in an interview Sunday that part of the reason he left California was that he was "canceled" due to his political beliefs as a conservative Christian — but he had other complaints too.
Sorbo told the right-wing outlet that although he misses the weather, his old house and his local golf course, three factors keep him from returning to the Golden State.
"I mean, here in Florida, yeah, we get five months of pretty high humidity," the Andromeda star acknowledged. "It's pretty hot, but the winters here are really quite amazing. But yeah, there are things I miss, but they can keep their taxes, they can keep their traffic, and they can keep their negativity, I'm done."
He went on to say that Florida has given him more "acceptance" since he relocated with his family.
#california
After the Hercules: The Legendary Journeys actor, 67, traded Hollywood for the Sunshine State seven years ago, the MAGA supporter told Fox News in an interview Sunday that part of the reason he left California was that he was "canceled" due to his political beliefs as a conservative Christian — but he had other complaints too.
Sorbo told the right-wing outlet that although he misses the weather, his old house and his local golf course, three factors keep him from returning to the Golden State.
"I mean, here in Florida, yeah, we get five months of pretty high humidity," the Andromeda star acknowledged. "It's pretty hot, but the winters here are really quite amazing. But yeah, there are things I miss, but they can keep their taxes, they can keep their traffic, and they can keep their negativity, I'm done."
He went on to say that Florida has given him more "acceptance" since he relocated with his family.
#california
2 months ago
Kevin Sorbo is a proud Floridian.
The Hercules: The Legendary Journeys star opened up to Fox News Digital about his decision to leave California for the Sunshine State seven years ago and why he's still happy with his choice.
"I mean, here in Florida, yeah, we get five months of pretty high humidity," Sorbo, 67, a Minnesota native who considers himself to be a political conservative, said. "It's pretty hot, but the winters here are really quite amazing. But yeah, there are things I miss, but they can keep their taxes, they can keep their traffic, and they can keep their negativity; I'm done."
As for what he misses, the Andromeda alum said California's mild weather, his old house, and the golf course he frequented made the list. But his move East wasn't just to get a break on taxes. In Florida, Sorbo told the outlet, he found "acceptance" and also had the opportunity to pursue a career in Independent films through his Sorbo Studios production company.
"The people I've met here, the contacts I've met, it's been incredible," he said.
#here
The Hercules: The Legendary Journeys star opened up to Fox News Digital about his decision to leave California for the Sunshine State seven years ago and why he's still happy with his choice.
"I mean, here in Florida, yeah, we get five months of pretty high humidity," Sorbo, 67, a Minnesota native who considers himself to be a political conservative, said. "It's pretty hot, but the winters here are really quite amazing. But yeah, there are things I miss, but they can keep their taxes, they can keep their traffic, and they can keep their negativity; I'm done."
As for what he misses, the Andromeda alum said California's mild weather, his old house, and the golf course he frequented made the list. But his move East wasn't just to get a break on taxes. In Florida, Sorbo told the outlet, he found "acceptance" and also had the opportunity to pursue a career in Independent films through his Sorbo Studios production company.
"The people I've met here, the contacts I've met, it's been incredible," he said.
#here
2 months ago
Billie Eilish is being mocked for officiating her brother's wedding on what she may refer to as "stolen land."
The singer, 24, hosted 29-year-old Finneas O'Connell's marriage to longtime girlfriend Claudia Sulewski, 30, at the luxurious San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, Calif. Saturday.
But social media users were quick to point out the service took place on a region that once belonged to Native Americans.
Eilish caught heat at the Grammys in February after claiming "no one is illegal on stolen land" during an anti-ICE tirade.
Earlier this year, Billie Eilish declared "no one is illegal on stolen land" during her Grammys acceptance speech. Getty Images
#stolen #land #finneas #sulewski
The singer, 24, hosted 29-year-old Finneas O'Connell's marriage to longtime girlfriend Claudia Sulewski, 30, at the luxurious San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, Calif. Saturday.
But social media users were quick to point out the service took place on a region that once belonged to Native Americans.
Eilish caught heat at the Grammys in February after claiming "no one is illegal on stolen land" during an anti-ICE tirade.
Earlier this year, Billie Eilish declared "no one is illegal on stolen land" during her Grammys acceptance speech. Getty Images
#stolen #land #finneas #sulewski
2 months ago
Over the last year, Nick Maggiulli has come to what he calls an unsettling realization: The upper-middle class is caught in a trap, and many of them don't even realize it.
The chief operating officer of Ritholtz Wealth Management has spent the better part of a year building the case in pieces on his blog, Of Dollars and Data—first arguing private school isn't worth the cost despite its price tag, then that premium travel experiences have grown crowded while remaining expensive in "The Death of the Amex Lounge." He previously talked to Fortune about his book, The Wealth Ladder, and his growing belief "something weird's going on" with the upper-middle class in the U.S. economy.
In an April essay, he pulled the threads together and gave the phenomenon a name: the "upper-middle-class trap," in which people earning roughly $200,000 to $400,000 a year are working more and relaxing less to buy products and services of declining quality.
His evidence includes new single-family homes shrinking in average size by 12% between 2014 and 2024, even as the price per square foot surged 74%, according to LendingTree data. A home near a public elementary school with a top GreatSchools rating costs 78.6% more than a comparable home in the surrounding county. Homebuyers who win bidding wars end up worse off: One study found their purchases produced 6.9% lower annualized returns than homes bought without competition. In higher education, the number of college applicants has jumped 78% since 2015 even as acceptance rates at elite schools have collapsed, driving tuition and private-school costs up roughly twice as fast as overall inflation.
The mechanism Maggiulli describes is a "financial arms race": Every individual decision is rational, but collectively the competition for the same scarce positional goods lowers everyone's quality of life while draining their bank accounts.
#even #maggiulli
The chief operating officer of Ritholtz Wealth Management has spent the better part of a year building the case in pieces on his blog, Of Dollars and Data—first arguing private school isn't worth the cost despite its price tag, then that premium travel experiences have grown crowded while remaining expensive in "The Death of the Amex Lounge." He previously talked to Fortune about his book, The Wealth Ladder, and his growing belief "something weird's going on" with the upper-middle class in the U.S. economy.
In an April essay, he pulled the threads together and gave the phenomenon a name: the "upper-middle-class trap," in which people earning roughly $200,000 to $400,000 a year are working more and relaxing less to buy products and services of declining quality.
His evidence includes new single-family homes shrinking in average size by 12% between 2014 and 2024, even as the price per square foot surged 74%, according to LendingTree data. A home near a public elementary school with a top GreatSchools rating costs 78.6% more than a comparable home in the surrounding county. Homebuyers who win bidding wars end up worse off: One study found their purchases produced 6.9% lower annualized returns than homes bought without competition. In higher education, the number of college applicants has jumped 78% since 2015 even as acceptance rates at elite schools have collapsed, driving tuition and private-school costs up roughly twice as fast as overall inflation.
The mechanism Maggiulli describes is a "financial arms race": Every individual decision is rational, but collectively the competition for the same scarce positional goods lowers everyone's quality of life while draining their bank accounts.
#even #maggiulli
2 months ago
Michelle Williams dedicated part of her Actors Awards speech to Busy Philipps the night before her brain tumor surgery
Philipps revealed to PEOPLE that she discovered the tumor early and had it fully removed: "I'm kinda like good to go," she says
Williams supported Philipps before and after the surgery, providing meals and emotional support
Michelle Williams gave her dear friend Busy Philipps a sweet and meaningful shout-out in her Actor Awards acceptance speech on March 1.
When Williams accepted the Actor Awards trophy for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series for her performance in Dying for ******* , an FX/Hulu dramedy about a woman with cancer living out her ******* ual fantasies, she noted the friendship between her character and best friend Nikki, played by Jenny Slate.
#awards
Philipps revealed to PEOPLE that she discovered the tumor early and had it fully removed: "I'm kinda like good to go," she says
Williams supported Philipps before and after the surgery, providing meals and emotional support
Michelle Williams gave her dear friend Busy Philipps a sweet and meaningful shout-out in her Actor Awards acceptance speech on March 1.
When Williams accepted the Actor Awards trophy for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series for her performance in Dying for ******* , an FX/Hulu dramedy about a woman with cancer living out her ******* ual fantasies, she noted the friendship between her character and best friend Nikki, played by Jenny Slate.
#awards
2 months ago
There's a ghost following Cooper Hoffman. Luckily for me, he brings it up first.
We're only around 20 minutes into breakfast at the West Village staple Morandi the first time Hoffman mentions his late father, the beloved actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. The restaurant has long been one of his family's favorite haunts, and the booth three spots over is where Hoffman recently celebrated his younger sister's high school graduation and acceptance to either Michigan State or the University of Michigan (Hoffman, laughing and shamefaced, keeps forgetting which). When the conversation turns to the New York Knicks' unbelievable playoff run, a decades-in-the-making miracle that Hoffman had to watch "drunk in bed" while in London attending a wedding, he invokes the memory of a man he lost just a month before his 11th birthday.
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Adam Schlesinger Inspires $65,000 Award for Unproduced Musical
#hoffman #time #we 're #village
We're only around 20 minutes into breakfast at the West Village staple Morandi the first time Hoffman mentions his late father, the beloved actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. The restaurant has long been one of his family's favorite haunts, and the booth three spots over is where Hoffman recently celebrated his younger sister's high school graduation and acceptance to either Michigan State or the University of Michigan (Hoffman, laughing and shamefaced, keeps forgetting which). When the conversation turns to the New York Knicks' unbelievable playoff run, a decades-in-the-making miracle that Hoffman had to watch "drunk in bed" while in London attending a wedding, he invokes the memory of a man he lost just a month before his 11th birthday.
More from Rolling Stone
Andrew Garfield Is Having the Time of His Life
Adam Schlesinger Inspires $65,000 Award for Unproduced Musical
#hoffman #time #we 're #village
2 months ago
The London Company, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for its "Small-Mid Cap Strategy." The letter can be downloaded here. U.S. equities rebounded sharply in Q2, with the Russell 3000 gaining 15.4%, supported by AI infrastructure spending, strong earnings, and easing Middle East tensions. Technology led the rally as semiconductors recovered, while Energy and defensive sectors lagged. The portfolio returned 12.1% gross and 11.8% net compared with a 20.3% gain in the Russell 2500 Index. Stock selection weighed on relative performance, as high-beta and high-volatility stocks dominated returns while Quality remained weak, although results improved in June as market participation broadened. Looking ahead, resilient earnings and AI productivity support a constructive outlook, but negative hyperscaler cash flow, sticky inflation, geopolitical risks, index concentration, and elevated valuations warrant caution. The strategy continues to emphasize quality, downside protection, and active management. Additionally, reviewing the Fund's top five holdings could also highlight its best ideas for 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, London Company SMID Cap Strategy highlighted Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ:CHDN). Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ:CHDN) operates live and historical racing entertainment venues, online wagering businesses, and regional casino gaming properties in the United States. On August 26, 2026, Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ:CHDN) closed at $87.57 per share. Over the past month, Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC) returned 4.40%, while its shares have declined 16.08% in the last 52 weeks. Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC) has a market capitalization of $6.10 billion.
London Company SMID Cap Strategy stated the following regarding Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ:CHDN) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ:CHDN) declined despite solid operating results as Derby Week growth fell slightly short of elevated investor expectations. The business continues to execute well, supported by strong Historical Racing Machine growth, improving leverage, and healthy cash flow generation. We believe the recent weakness is disconnected from the underlying fundamentals and remain confident in the company's ability to compound earnings through disciplined capital allocation, pricing power, and continued investment in its differentiated gaming and racing **** ets."
#strategy
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, London Company SMID Cap Strategy highlighted Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ:CHDN). Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ:CHDN) operates live and historical racing entertainment venues, online wagering businesses, and regional casino gaming properties in the United States. On August 26, 2026, Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ:CHDN) closed at $87.57 per share. Over the past month, Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC) returned 4.40%, while its shares have declined 16.08% in the last 52 weeks. Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC) has a market capitalization of $6.10 billion.
London Company SMID Cap Strategy stated the following regarding Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ:CHDN) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ:CHDN) declined despite solid operating results as Derby Week growth fell slightly short of elevated investor expectations. The business continues to execute well, supported by strong Historical Racing Machine growth, improving leverage, and healthy cash flow generation. We believe the recent weakness is disconnected from the underlying fundamentals and remain confident in the company's ability to compound earnings through disciplined capital allocation, pricing power, and continued investment in its differentiated gaming and racing **** ets."
#strategy
2 months ago
The London Company, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for its "Small-Mid Cap Strategy." The letter can be downloaded here. U.S. equities rebounded sharply in Q2, with the Russell 3000 gaining 15.4%, supported by AI infrastructure spending, strong earnings, and easing Middle East tensions. Technology led the rally as semiconductors recovered, while Energy and defensive sectors lagged. The portfolio returned 12.1% gross and 11.8% net compared with a 20.3% gain in the Russell 2500 Index. Stock selection weighed on relative performance, as high-beta and high-volatility stocks dominated returns while Quality remained weak, although results improved in June as market participation broadened. Looking ahead, resilient earnings and AI productivity support a constructive outlook, but negative hyperscaler cash flow, sticky inflation, geopolitical risks, index concentration, and elevated valuations warrant caution. The strategy continues to emphasize quality, downside protection, and active management. Additionally, reviewing the Fund's top five holdings could also highlight its best ideas for 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, London Company SMID Cap Strategy highlighted Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC). Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC) engages in the provision of financing programs and related products and services in the United States. On August 26, 2026, Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC) closed at $593.64 per share. Over the past month, Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC) returned 8.39%, while its shares have gained 18.09% in the last 52 weeks. Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC) has a market capitalization of $6.16 billion.
London Company SMID Cap Strategy stated the following regarding Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC) outperformed following signs of improving credit performance, while lower fuel prices eased concerns surrounding subprime borrowers. Credit trends continue to improve, and the company remains disciplined in repurchasing shares. We believe the investment thesis remains on track as fundamentals continue to strengthen."
Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC) is not on our list of the 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 28 hedge fund portfolios held Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC) at the end of the second quarter which was 31 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
#credit #cacc #company #letter
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, London Company SMID Cap Strategy highlighted Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC). Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC) engages in the provision of financing programs and related products and services in the United States. On August 26, 2026, Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC) closed at $593.64 per share. Over the past month, Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC) returned 8.39%, while its shares have gained 18.09% in the last 52 weeks. Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC) has a market capitalization of $6.16 billion.
London Company SMID Cap Strategy stated the following regarding Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC) outperformed following signs of improving credit performance, while lower fuel prices eased concerns surrounding subprime borrowers. Credit trends continue to improve, and the company remains disciplined in repurchasing shares. We believe the investment thesis remains on track as fundamentals continue to strengthen."
Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC) is not on our list of the 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 28 hedge fund portfolios held Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC) at the end of the second quarter which was 31 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
#credit #cacc #company #letter
2 months ago
Bluefin has partnered with Visa to introduce a new card-present payment acceptance offering that integrates Bluefin's PCI-validated point-to-point encryption (P2PE) solution with Visa Acceptance Solutions.
Bluefin said the goal is to provide a "unified approach" to secure in-person payment acceptance for merchants, software providers and enterprise organisations.
It positioned the offering as a single deployment that brings together payment acceptance, security and device operations.
According to the announcement, the collaboration combines payment acceptance, PCI-validated security, tokenisation, device lifecycle management and enterprise payment infrastructure into one solution.
Bluefin is contributing its PCI-validated P2PE solution, secure decryption services, a certified payment application, terminal integration and P2PE Manager. Visa Acceptance Solutions will provide payment processing, tokenisation and global payment services.
#acceptance #offering #point
Bluefin said the goal is to provide a "unified approach" to secure in-person payment acceptance for merchants, software providers and enterprise organisations.
It positioned the offering as a single deployment that brings together payment acceptance, security and device operations.
According to the announcement, the collaboration combines payment acceptance, PCI-validated security, tokenisation, device lifecycle management and enterprise payment infrastructure into one solution.
Bluefin is contributing its PCI-validated P2PE solution, secure decryption services, a certified payment application, terminal integration and P2PE Manager. Visa Acceptance Solutions will provide payment processing, tokenisation and global payment services.
#acceptance #offering #point
2 months ago
Aoris Investment Management, a specialist international equity manager, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for "Aoris International Fund". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund invests in high-quality, wealth-generating businesses managed by prudent and capable teams, targeting an annual return of 8–12% after fees over a 5–7-year market cycle. During the June quarter, international equity markets, as represented by the MSCI AC World Accumulation Index ex Australia, returned 13.8% in AUD terms. In local currencies, the return 15.1%. The Portfolio's Class A (Unhedged) returned 5.7% after fees, underperforming its benchmark by 8.1%, while the Class C (Hedged) gained 6.7%, 8.4% less than its benchmark. The June quarter continued to reflect an unusual year, marked by significant share price increases among AI infrastructure companies, particularly semiconductor producers and data center suppliers. Economic sectors like banks and commodity producers saw gains, but the firm chose not to invest due to their cyclicality and low growth prospects. Conversely, concerns about enterprise software and data companies, challenged by AI, negatively impacted performance. The letter outlined potential incremental opportunities for portfolio companies through AI. Additionally, reviewing the Fund's top five holdings could help identify its best picks for 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Aoris Investment Management highlighted Visa Inc. (NYSE:V). Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is a multinational financial services company known for its payment technology network that offers credit, debit, and prepaid card products and other services. On August 21, 2026, Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) closed at $371.04 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $692.74 billion. Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) posted a one‑month return of 2.35%, while its shares gained 6.37% over the past 52 weeks.
Aoris Investment Management stated the following regarding Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is the world's largest payment network, enabling consumers and businesses to transact with over 130 million merchants globally in a convenient and secure way. It earns 70% of its revenue by charging fixed and percentage-based fees on transactions processed over its network. The other 30% comes from a range of payment-related services that help financial institutions and merchants to reduce fraud, improve back-office efficiency, increase sales and deepen customer loyalty.
If AI agents start making purchases on behalf of consumers and businesses, which is known as agentic commerce, then Visa's secure credentials, fraud controls, acceptance, dispute resolution and trusted network rules will become increasingly important. More digital commerce usually means more transactions, which would benefit Visa's transaction-based fees. Agentic commerce may also accelerate Visa's market share gains against domestic card networks like Eftpos, many of which still aren't accepted for onl
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Aoris Investment Management highlighted Visa Inc. (NYSE:V). Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is a multinational financial services company known for its payment technology network that offers credit, debit, and prepaid card products and other services. On August 21, 2026, Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) closed at $371.04 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $692.74 billion. Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) posted a one‑month return of 2.35%, while its shares gained 6.37% over the past 52 weeks.
Aoris Investment Management stated the following regarding Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is the world's largest payment network, enabling consumers and businesses to transact with over 130 million merchants globally in a convenient and secure way. It earns 70% of its revenue by charging fixed and percentage-based fees on transactions processed over its network. The other 30% comes from a range of payment-related services that help financial institutions and merchants to reduce fraud, improve back-office efficiency, increase sales and deepen customer loyalty.
If AI agents start making purchases on behalf of consumers and businesses, which is known as agentic commerce, then Visa's secure credentials, fraud controls, acceptance, dispute resolution and trusted network rules will become increasingly important. More digital commerce usually means more transactions, which would benefit Visa's transaction-based fees. Agentic commerce may also accelerate Visa's market share gains against domestic card networks like Eftpos, many of which still aren't accepted for onl
2 months ago
Liverpool are expected to step up their pursuit of Bradley Barcola this week, with fresh movement anticipated as the club weighs a bid that could challenge, or even surpass, their current transfer record. According to Nicolo Schira, an offer is imminent, a significant development in a chase that has been building for months.
Barcola has been on Liverpool's radar for some time, with recruitment staff identifying the Paris Saint-Germain winger as a major opportunity in the market. Interest has remained strong despite the complexity of dealing with PSG, who have shown little willingness to soften their stance. The French champions are understood to value the 23-year-old at an elite level, leaving suitors with only one realistic route, table a huge proposal.
That is where Liverpool now appear to be heading. There is an acceptance internally that a conventional offer will not shift PSG's position. If a breakthrough is to come, it will likely require a figure beyond anything Liverpool have previously committed for a wide attacker, and potentially above the £125m paid for Alexander Isak.
The timing is notable. Liverpool have several areas of the squad to address before the window closes, and that creates pressure around both budget and prioritisation. Bradley Barcola remains one of the standout names under consideration, while other attacking options continue to be monitored in parallel.
What stands out in this situation is Liverpool's willingness to keep pushing despite PSG's hard-line approach. That suggests belief in the player's quality, profile and long-term fit. Barcola offers pace, directness and top-level upside, qualities that are clearly being valued highly during this market cycle.
#despite #willingness
Barcola has been on Liverpool's radar for some time, with recruitment staff identifying the Paris Saint-Germain winger as a major opportunity in the market. Interest has remained strong despite the complexity of dealing with PSG, who have shown little willingness to soften their stance. The French champions are understood to value the 23-year-old at an elite level, leaving suitors with only one realistic route, table a huge proposal.
That is where Liverpool now appear to be heading. There is an acceptance internally that a conventional offer will not shift PSG's position. If a breakthrough is to come, it will likely require a figure beyond anything Liverpool have previously committed for a wide attacker, and potentially above the £125m paid for Alexander Isak.
The timing is notable. Liverpool have several areas of the squad to address before the window closes, and that creates pressure around both budget and prioritisation. Bradley Barcola remains one of the standout names under consideration, while other attacking options continue to be monitored in parallel.
What stands out in this situation is Liverpool's willingness to keep pushing despite PSG's hard-line approach. That suggests belief in the player's quality, profile and long-term fit. Barcola offers pace, directness and top-level upside, qualities that are clearly being valued highly during this market cycle.
#despite #willingness
2 months ago
Mama June's daughter, Pumpkin, says her online career affected a major decision involving her child. The reality star claims a Georgia private school withdrew her daughter's acceptance after reviewing her social media. However, Pumpkin says the issue never came up during the earlier admissions process. She believes the school should have raised its concerns much sooner.
In a new TMZ interview, Pumpkin said she contacted John Milledge Academy about enrolling her daughter. She described the admissions staff as friendly and communicative at first.
Then, Pumpkin said she received an email asking her to meet with administrators. According to her, a school employee said her social media presence "did not align with the school's values."
As a result, Pumpkin said the private school withdrew her daughter's acceptance. She added that officials offered to refund the money she had already paid.
Still, Mama June's daughter said she was more upset about how administrators handled the process. She claimed ***** ody had previously mentioned concerns about her OnlyFans work or social media posts.
#daughter #withdrew #admissions
In a new TMZ interview, Pumpkin said she contacted John Milledge Academy about enrolling her daughter. She described the admissions staff as friendly and communicative at first.
Then, Pumpkin said she received an email asking her to meet with administrators. According to her, a school employee said her social media presence "did not align with the school's values."
As a result, Pumpkin said the private school withdrew her daughter's acceptance. She added that officials offered to refund the money she had already paid.
Still, Mama June's daughter said she was more upset about how administrators handled the process. She claimed ***** ody had previously mentioned concerns about her OnlyFans work or social media posts.
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2 months ago
Aoris Investment Management, a specialist international equity manager, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for "Aoris International Fund". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund invests in high-quality, wealth-generating businesses managed by prudent and capable teams, targeting an annual return of 8–12% after fees over a 5–7-year market cycle. During the June quarter, international equity markets, as represented by the MSCI AC World Accumulation Index ex Australia, returned 13.8% in AUD terms. In local currencies, the return 15.1%. The Portfolio's Class A (Unhedged) returned 5.7% after fees, underperforming its benchmark by 8.1%, while the Class C (Hedged) gained 6.7%, 8.4% less than its benchmark. The June quarter continued to reflect an unusual year, marked by significant share price increases among AI infrastructure companies, particularly semiconductor producers and data center suppliers. Economic sectors like banks and commodity producers saw gains, but the firm chose not to invest due to their cyclicality and low growth prospects. Conversely, concerns about enterprise software and data companies, challenged by AI, negatively impacted performance. The letter outlined potential incremental opportunities for portfolio companies through AI. Additionally, reviewing the Fund's top five holdings could help identify its best picks for 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Aoris Investment Management highlighted Visa Inc. (NYSE:V). Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is a multinational financial services company known for its payment technology network that offers credit, debit, and prepaid card products and other services. On August 21, 2026, Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) closed at $371.04 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $692.74 billion. Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) posted a one‑month return of 2.35%, while its shares gained 6.37% over the past 52 weeks.
Aoris Investment Management stated the following regarding Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is the world's largest payment network, enabling consumers and businesses to transact with over 130 million merchants globally in a convenient and secure way. It earns 70% of its revenue by charging fixed and percentage-based fees on transactions processed over its network. The other 30% comes from a range of payment-related services that help financial institutions and merchants to reduce fraud, improve back-office efficiency, increase sales and deepen customer loyalty.
If AI agents start making purchases on behalf of consumers and businesses, which is known as agentic commerce, then Visa's secure credentials, fraud controls, acceptance, dispute resolution and trusted network rules will become increasingly important. More digital commerce usually means more transactions, which would benefit Visa's transaction-based fees. Agentic commerce may also accelerate Visa's market share gains against domestic card networks like Eftpos, many of which still aren't accepted for onl
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Aoris Investment Management highlighted Visa Inc. (NYSE:V). Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is a multinational financial services company known for its payment technology network that offers credit, debit, and prepaid card products and other services. On August 21, 2026, Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) closed at $371.04 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $692.74 billion. Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) posted a one‑month return of 2.35%, while its shares gained 6.37% over the past 52 weeks.
Aoris Investment Management stated the following regarding Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is the world's largest payment network, enabling consumers and businesses to transact with over 130 million merchants globally in a convenient and secure way. It earns 70% of its revenue by charging fixed and percentage-based fees on transactions processed over its network. The other 30% comes from a range of payment-related services that help financial institutions and merchants to reduce fraud, improve back-office efficiency, increase sales and deepen customer loyalty.
If AI agents start making purchases on behalf of consumers and businesses, which is known as agentic commerce, then Visa's secure credentials, fraud controls, acceptance, dispute resolution and trusted network rules will become increasingly important. More digital commerce usually means more transactions, which would benefit Visa's transaction-based fees. Agentic commerce may also accelerate Visa's market share gains against domestic card networks like Eftpos, many of which still aren't accepted for onl
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Gossamer Bio has announced a private placement agreement valued at up to $250m, including $150m of committed capital intended to support the development and potential US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of seralutinib.
Seralutinib is intended for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and pulmonary hypertension ****** ociated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD).
The private investment comprises an initial closing, a subsequent closing contingent upon FDA acceptance of a new drug application (NDA) for seralutinib in PAH and warrants exercisable upon FDA approval.
The company plans to submit the NDA by September 2026. The proceeds will help advance seralutinib's clinical development and potential commercialisation, with net funds expected to sustain operations until 2028.
Gossamer recently regained global rights to seralutinib.
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Seralutinib is intended for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and pulmonary hypertension ****** ociated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD).
The private investment comprises an initial closing, a subsequent closing contingent upon FDA acceptance of a new drug application (NDA) for seralutinib in PAH and warrants exercisable upon FDA approval.
The company plans to submit the NDA by September 2026. The proceeds will help advance seralutinib's clinical development and potential commercialisation, with net funds expected to sustain operations until 2028.
Gossamer recently regained global rights to seralutinib.
#Potential #approval
