23 days ago
Kim Kardashian talked about raising her children in the spotlight in a new interview.
She said that her eldest daughter, North West, likes fame "a little bit more than the rest."
Kardashian shares four children with her ex-husband, Kanye West.
Kim Kardashian is obviously no stranger to being in the spotlight, and now her 13-year-old daughter wants to follow in her footsteps. North West, whose father is Kardashian's ex-husband Kanye West, aspires to be just like her famous parents.
Speaking to The Times in an interview published on October 3, Kardashian was asked about raising her four children in the public eye. The Skims founder also shares Psalm, Saint, and Chicago with Kanye.
#west #north #raising
She said that her eldest daughter, North West, likes fame "a little bit more than the rest."
Kardashian shares four children with her ex-husband, Kanye West.
Kim Kardashian is obviously no stranger to being in the spotlight, and now her 13-year-old daughter wants to follow in her footsteps. North West, whose father is Kardashian's ex-husband Kanye West, aspires to be just like her famous parents.
Speaking to The Times in an interview published on October 3, Kardashian was asked about raising her four children in the public eye. The Skims founder also shares Psalm, Saint, and Chicago with Kanye.
#west #north #raising
23 days ago
The annual gala recognizing the leaders, visionaries, and changemakers takes place on Nov. 9 in Los Angeles.
A who's who of Black trailblazers in the fields of business, entertainment, sports, media, music, STEM and community leadership have been named to EBONY's Power 100 list for 2026.
The full list, which was revealed on Monday (Oct. 5), honors the likes of Allen Media Group founder Byron Allen, author and professor Tayari Jones, JAŸ-Z, 50 Cent, Debbie Allen, Gracie's Corner voice actress Graceyn "Gracie" Hollingsworth, Quenlin Blackwell, iShowSpeed, Wisdom Kaye and more.
Since launching in 2012, the EBONY 100 has spotlighted numerous Black men, women, young adults and children who have reset what it means to dream, achieve, aspire and inspire, showcasing that Black genius evolves over generations and constantly endures.
"[The] EBONY Power 100 has always been more than a list; it is a cultural record of the people moving us forward," Eden Bridgeman, EBONY Media's CEO, said in a statement. "As EBONY continues to evolve, this franchise remains one of our most powerful platforms for recognizing the brilliance, leadership and creativity shaping our community and the world."
#ebony #black #community
A who's who of Black trailblazers in the fields of business, entertainment, sports, media, music, STEM and community leadership have been named to EBONY's Power 100 list for 2026.
The full list, which was revealed on Monday (Oct. 5), honors the likes of Allen Media Group founder Byron Allen, author and professor Tayari Jones, JAŸ-Z, 50 Cent, Debbie Allen, Gracie's Corner voice actress Graceyn "Gracie" Hollingsworth, Quenlin Blackwell, iShowSpeed, Wisdom Kaye and more.
Since launching in 2012, the EBONY 100 has spotlighted numerous Black men, women, young adults and children who have reset what it means to dream, achieve, aspire and inspire, showcasing that Black genius evolves over generations and constantly endures.
"[The] EBONY Power 100 has always been more than a list; it is a cultural record of the people moving us forward," Eden Bridgeman, EBONY Media's CEO, said in a statement. "As EBONY continues to evolve, this franchise remains one of our most powerful platforms for recognizing the brilliance, leadership and creativity shaping our community and the world."
#ebony #black #community
2 months ago
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Paying off your mortgage used to be something people aspired to. Now, many Americans fantasize about simply getting one.
The National ***** ociation of Realtors said Thursday that US home sales fell 2% month-over-month in August to a 14-month low. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million residences, the lowest since June 2025, was weighed down by stubbornly high mortgage rates and home prices.
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The National ***** ociation of Realtors said Thursday that US home sales fell 2% month-over-month in August to a 14-month low. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million residences, the lowest since June 2025, was weighed down by stubbornly high mortgage rates and home prices.
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2 months ago
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Hilton is one of the largest hospitality companies in the world. It operates over 7,000 properties in over 120 countries, so the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card — more frequently referred to as simply the Hilton Aspire card — can be an appealing option for frequent travelers looking to maximize rewards.
The Hilton Aspire card is a premium travel card that offers luxurious perks. If you're considering applying for the card, here are seven key details you should know.
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As a premium travel rewards card, the Hilton Aspire card has a high annual fee. As of 2025, the fee is $550, so there's a high cost for simply possessing the card.
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Hilton is one of the largest hospitality companies in the world. It operates over 7,000 properties in over 120 countries, so the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card — more frequently referred to as simply the Hilton Aspire card — can be an appealing option for frequent travelers looking to maximize rewards.
The Hilton Aspire card is a premium travel card that offers luxurious perks. If you're considering applying for the card, here are seven key details you should know.
Check out our full list of the best travel credit cards
As a premium travel rewards card, the Hilton Aspire card has a high annual fee. As of 2025, the fee is $550, so there's a high cost for simply possessing the card.
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2 months ago
During a beach outing, then-5-year-old Terry Potter Hedden III — now "Trey" to NMSU teammates and fans — picked up a football and threw a perfect spiral to his stepmom. It was then Hedden was destined to be a quarterback with a supportive blended family. His parents and stepparents "made sure I made every tryout. They took me to camps. They helped me meet the coaches I wanted to learn from." And they attended every game, including during his two years at Furman and this season with the Aggies. After a 10-percentage-point jump in accuracy from his freshman season, Hedden entered the portal to "raise the ceiling a little bit" in pursuit of future pro opportunities. NMSU head coach Tony Sanchez's spread attack offered protection (312 pounds an O-lineman) and speedy targets. Slot receiver TK King has been GPS-clocked at nearly 23 mph and laser-timed at 20.74 seconds over 200 meters. "The biggest thing for me is I've got to remember that on game day, he's a little bit faster than he is in practice," Hedden said of King. "When he's running a route, you can throw it out there and he'll turn it on. We talk about it in the meeting room. Go make him run 100 meters to catch the ball." King's average target depth is 21 yards. He has catch-and-dashes of 46, 42 and 34 yards. The Aggies have sets of four and five receivers or up to two tight ends. Running back James Jones has no fumbles or negative-yard rushes in 30 carries. Jones also is an effective blocker who can roll into the flats. Hedden is 80% accurate on screens, hitches and check-down throws. "The quarterback in this offense is really a distributor," Hedden said. "We really focus on the things we're good at, and we repeat those things, and find new ways to do those things every week. It's really been a lot of fun to play in this offense with these coaches."
The Aggies' base is chaos, with shifts, movements and glove-to-glove combat in the trenches and running lanes. "When things get so cranky, like how many blitzes and stunts, it looks like Star Wars to us," weakside linebacker Sone Aupiu said. His first two NMSU seasons, Aupiu played middle linebacker. He moved to will linebacker last year but still trains at all second-tier positions, including jack, the stand-up edge defender. Helped by playing on the narrow side of the formation, Aupiu has freedom to jump lanes. "When it comes to gap schemes, that's what I love," he said. "Coming my way to the boundary, I'm looking to hit 'em." His father grew up in Samoa, his mother in New Zealand, where rugby was the favored sport. He said he aspires to play professional rugby. But for now, Aupiu said, "I chose a different route, which was football. Everybody else on my mom's side chose rugby." Aupiu received a few college offers. But after an official visit to Las Cruces, he decided to be an Aggie. He said he had to adjust to the culture change from Long Beach, Calif., such as green chili served with everything. And to fatherhood — he and his wife have a 3-yea
The Aggies' base is chaos, with shifts, movements and glove-to-glove combat in the trenches and running lanes. "When things get so cranky, like how many blitzes and stunts, it looks like Star Wars to us," weakside linebacker Sone Aupiu said. His first two NMSU seasons, Aupiu played middle linebacker. He moved to will linebacker last year but still trains at all second-tier positions, including jack, the stand-up edge defender. Helped by playing on the narrow side of the formation, Aupiu has freedom to jump lanes. "When it comes to gap schemes, that's what I love," he said. "Coming my way to the boundary, I'm looking to hit 'em." His father grew up in Samoa, his mother in New Zealand, where rugby was the favored sport. He said he aspires to play professional rugby. But for now, Aupiu said, "I chose a different route, which was football. Everybody else on my mom's side chose rugby." Aupiu received a few college offers. But after an official visit to Las Cruces, he decided to be an Aggie. He said he had to adjust to the culture change from Long Beach, Calif., such as green chili served with everything. And to fatherhood — he and his wife have a 3-yea
2 months ago
Wall Street is fairly bullish on ****** eX (SPCX) stock, and Oppenheimer's latest price target raise is pushing that narrative further.
Oppenheimer ****** yst Timothy Horan increased his price target on ****** eX stock to $280 from $250, according to TipRanks. His price target implies about 87% upside, as ****** eX is trading near $150. The raise is a result of Horan's growing confidence that ****** eX can become a real AI giant.
On the surface, MarketBeat's data shows 27 of 42 ****** ysts covering the stock rate ****** eX a buy, and this fresh take from Oppenheimer makes the stock look very attractive.
The stock closed 6.42% higher following this ****** yst call. But does the thesis make sense?
The core valuation question is whether you believe that it can capture the market it said it aspires to capture in its S-1. ****** eX's S-1 states that the company estimates its total addressable market (TAM) at $28.5 trillion, of which $26.5 trillion, or 92.98%, is expected to come from AI.
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Oppenheimer ****** yst Timothy Horan increased his price target on ****** eX stock to $280 from $250, according to TipRanks. His price target implies about 87% upside, as ****** eX is trading near $150. The raise is a result of Horan's growing confidence that ****** eX can become a real AI giant.
On the surface, MarketBeat's data shows 27 of 42 ****** ysts covering the stock rate ****** eX a buy, and this fresh take from Oppenheimer makes the stock look very attractive.
The stock closed 6.42% higher following this ****** yst call. But does the thesis make sense?
The core valuation question is whether you believe that it can capture the market it said it aspires to capture in its S-1. ****** eX's S-1 states that the company estimates its total addressable market (TAM) at $28.5 trillion, of which $26.5 trillion, or 92.98%, is expected to come from AI.
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2 months ago
CLEVELAND — As a kid in Australia, Travis Bazzana fell short of his goal to play in the Little League World Series. But, considering he was named an All-Star in his rookie year in the major leagues, he seems to be doing all right for himself, all things considered.
And on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Progressive Field, he was able to make the day for a group of Australian Little Leaguers who now look up to him for inspiration for their own baseball journey.
In reality, that's what Bazzana wanted above all else.
"It's special for me because before I ever stepped foot in professional baseball, I wanted to do enough and have a career that people would want to aspire to, and just leave a mark on the younger players and hopefully give back," Bazzana said. "So now to be doing that is really fulfilling."
The kids, mostly 11- and 12-year-olds who represented Team Australia in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa., traveled to Cleveland to meet Bazzana before flying back home, which is roughly a 32-hour journey.
#little #cleveland #series
And on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Progressive Field, he was able to make the day for a group of Australian Little Leaguers who now look up to him for inspiration for their own baseball journey.
In reality, that's what Bazzana wanted above all else.
"It's special for me because before I ever stepped foot in professional baseball, I wanted to do enough and have a career that people would want to aspire to, and just leave a mark on the younger players and hopefully give back," Bazzana said. "So now to be doing that is really fulfilling."
The kids, mostly 11- and 12-year-olds who represented Team Australia in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa., traveled to Cleveland to meet Bazzana before flying back home, which is roughly a 32-hour journey.
#little #cleveland #series
2 months ago
Hollywood actress Jennifer Garner has candidly opened up about experiencing a sudden wave of financial panic following the end of her high profile marriage to actor Ben Affleck.
Appearing on a recent podcast episode, the beloved star discussed the vulnerability of realizing she had stepped away from consistent acting work while raising three young children in Los Angeles. She revealed how the sudden split forced her to completely reevaluate her career trajectory and take charge of her financial future.
While confronting the daunting reality of providing for her family independently, the veteran performer navigated major personal upheaval and transformed her approach to motherhood and business.
The sudden conclusion of her marriage triggered an immediate realization that she needed to step back into the entertainment industry as a primary earner.
Speaking during an episode of the Aspire with Emma Grede podcast, the actress explained that she had significantly slowed down her acting career during her marriage.
#Career #hollywood
Appearing on a recent podcast episode, the beloved star discussed the vulnerability of realizing she had stepped away from consistent acting work while raising three young children in Los Angeles. She revealed how the sudden split forced her to completely reevaluate her career trajectory and take charge of her financial future.
While confronting the daunting reality of providing for her family independently, the veteran performer navigated major personal upheaval and transformed her approach to motherhood and business.
The sudden conclusion of her marriage triggered an immediate realization that she needed to step back into the entertainment industry as a primary earner.
Speaking during an episode of the Aspire with Emma Grede podcast, the actress explained that she had significantly slowed down her acting career during her marriage.
#Career #hollywood
2 months ago
Jennifer Garner appeared on Aspire with Emma Grede to reflect on her life and career on Tuesday, Aug. 25
Asked about her early success as the breakout star of Alias, the actress recalled losing touch with friends and learning "to recalibrate" and cope with being "overwhelmed"
"You lose a couple of years of life when you become famous," said Garner
Jennifer Garner is reflecting on her early days of fame.
Appearing on the interview podcast Aspire with Emma Grede on Tuesday, Aug. 25, Garner, 54, recalled her "overwhelming" transition to becoming a household name when cast as the lead in spy drama Alias.
#jennifer
Asked about her early success as the breakout star of Alias, the actress recalled losing touch with friends and learning "to recalibrate" and cope with being "overwhelmed"
"You lose a couple of years of life when you become famous," said Garner
Jennifer Garner is reflecting on her early days of fame.
Appearing on the interview podcast Aspire with Emma Grede on Tuesday, Aug. 25, Garner, 54, recalled her "overwhelming" transition to becoming a household name when cast as the lead in spy drama Alias.
#jennifer
2 months ago
Jennifer Garner says the end of her marriage to Ben Affleck forced her to confront a career question she had largely avoided while raising their children, how she was going to support herself over the long term.
During the August 25 episode of Aspire with Emma Grede, Garner said she "panicked" after realizing how far she had stepped back from acting. She began questioning how many working years Hollywood would still give her and whether she had built a career that could provide the financial stability she now needed.
"I have to take care of myself. I have to take care of these kids. So what is it going to be?" Garner recalled thinking, according to Just Jared. Garner and Affleck separated in 2015 after 10 years of marriage and finalized their divorce in 2018.
Her answer was not simply to accept every acting job available. Garner needed work that could coexist with parenting, which meant prioritizing projects near Los Angeles, avoiding long stretches away from home and building another source of income through Once Upon a Farm.
Garner said she and her manager began looking realistically at what kinds of jobs she could accept. "I can work in Los Angeles. I can't leave these kids for six months at a time," she recalled, adding that although she loved going on location, it was not practical during that period of her life.
#garner #going #angeles
During the August 25 episode of Aspire with Emma Grede, Garner said she "panicked" after realizing how far she had stepped back from acting. She began questioning how many working years Hollywood would still give her and whether she had built a career that could provide the financial stability she now needed.
"I have to take care of myself. I have to take care of these kids. So what is it going to be?" Garner recalled thinking, according to Just Jared. Garner and Affleck separated in 2015 after 10 years of marriage and finalized their divorce in 2018.
Her answer was not simply to accept every acting job available. Garner needed work that could coexist with parenting, which meant prioritizing projects near Los Angeles, avoiding long stretches away from home and building another source of income through Once Upon a Farm.
Garner said she and her manager began looking realistically at what kinds of jobs she could accept. "I can work in Los Angeles. I can't leave these kids for six months at a time," she recalled, adding that although she loved going on location, it was not practical during that period of her life.
#garner #going #angeles
2 months ago
Jennifer Garner opened up about how a career rejection led her to Alias. The 54-year-old, best known for playing Sydney Bristow in the action-thriller series, once auditioned for The West Wing but was turned down.
Garner appeared on Aspire With Emma Grede on August 25. During the interview, she opened up about nearly landing a role on The West Wing but lost the part. She said, "I always think back to this audition for The West Wing. It was for a new role, and God, I wanted it so badly. And I got down, and I tested for it. When I didn't get it, I had to go to the desert. It was my first time in Palm Springs by myself, and I just sat there for a couple of days."
Garner also reflected on her career after separating from Ben Affleck in 2015. She described, "I panicked when I was first out of my marriage and realized I had taken such a step back in my work, and suddenly I realized, like, 'I don't know how long I'll be able to work.'" She admitted that she became concerned about her financial future after stepping back from acting. She said she needed to find work that allowed her to support her children.
Although losing the role was difficult, Garner's next big break came just two weeks later. She was offered Alias. J.J. Abrams created the ABC series, which ran for five seasons between 2001 and 2006. The actress starred alongside Ron Rifkin, Victor Garber, Michael Vartan, Bradley Cooper, Merrin Dungey, Carl Lumbly, Kevin Weisman, and Greg Grunberg. Her performance earned Garner a 2002 Golden Globe win and four Emmy nominations. As Alias grew in popularity, Garner landed major film roles. She appeared in Daredevil and Elektra before starring in 13 Going on 30.
Originally reported by Meenakshi Sengupta for Reality Tea
The post Jennifer Garner Reveals Unusual Way of Coping With Rejection appeared first on Mandatory.
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Garner appeared on Aspire With Emma Grede on August 25. During the interview, she opened up about nearly landing a role on The West Wing but lost the part. She said, "I always think back to this audition for The West Wing. It was for a new role, and God, I wanted it so badly. And I got down, and I tested for it. When I didn't get it, I had to go to the desert. It was my first time in Palm Springs by myself, and I just sat there for a couple of days."
Garner also reflected on her career after separating from Ben Affleck in 2015. She described, "I panicked when I was first out of my marriage and realized I had taken such a step back in my work, and suddenly I realized, like, 'I don't know how long I'll be able to work.'" She admitted that she became concerned about her financial future after stepping back from acting. She said she needed to find work that allowed her to support her children.
Although losing the role was difficult, Garner's next big break came just two weeks later. She was offered Alias. J.J. Abrams created the ABC series, which ran for five seasons between 2001 and 2006. The actress starred alongside Ron Rifkin, Victor Garber, Michael Vartan, Bradley Cooper, Merrin Dungey, Carl Lumbly, Kevin Weisman, and Greg Grunberg. Her performance earned Garner a 2002 Golden Globe win and four Emmy nominations. As Alias grew in popularity, Garner landed major film roles. She appeared in Daredevil and Elektra before starring in 13 Going on 30.
Originally reported by Meenakshi Sengupta for Reality Tea
The post Jennifer Garner Reveals Unusual Way of Coping With Rejection appeared first on Mandatory.
#role
2 months ago
Jennifer Garner is opening up about what left her "panicked" just after her split from her second husband, Ben Affleck.
The two were married from 2005 to 2015 and share three children together.
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"I panicked when I was first out of my marriage and realized I had taken such a step back in my work," Garner said on the "Aspire with Emma Grede" podcast, released on Tuesday.
"And suddenly I realized, like, I don't know how long I'll be able to work. This isn't a career that's like, 'Hey, you're 60, you're 55, you're 43? Come on, let's pay you more than you've ever made,'" the "Alias" star said.
#you 're #garner #jennifer #affleck
The two were married from 2005 to 2015 and share three children together.
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"I panicked when I was first out of my marriage and realized I had taken such a step back in my work," Garner said on the "Aspire with Emma Grede" podcast, released on Tuesday.
"And suddenly I realized, like, I don't know how long I'll be able to work. This isn't a career that's like, 'Hey, you're 60, you're 55, you're 43? Come on, let's pay you more than you've ever made,'" the "Alias" star said.
#you 're #garner #jennifer #affleck
2 months ago
Ari Emanuel's Roll the Calls is set to hit bookshelves on September 22 — but it's already proven to be a must-read for go-getters and aspiring entrepreneurs.
On Saturday, August 22, the super-agent, 65, took to X to announce his memoir is available for preorder and shared a first look at the official cover.
"Well. Got my study material for back to school. Honestly can't think of a better guy in entertainment to aspire to be than Ari Emanuel," Spencer Pratt wrote on X. "Dude is the GOAT. He is Entourage in real life."
"Truth is better than fiction," Elon Musk shared on X.
Before becoming the CEO of WME Group and executive chairman of TKO Group Holdings — which owns the UFC and WWE — Emanuel, 65, founded Endeavor Talent Agency and represented the likes of Ben Affleck, Larry David and Mark Wahlberg. Wahlberg, 55, famously used his longtime super-agent as the inspiration for Jeremy Piven's Ari Gold in Entourage.
#roll
On Saturday, August 22, the super-agent, 65, took to X to announce his memoir is available for preorder and shared a first look at the official cover.
"Well. Got my study material for back to school. Honestly can't think of a better guy in entertainment to aspire to be than Ari Emanuel," Spencer Pratt wrote on X. "Dude is the GOAT. He is Entourage in real life."
"Truth is better than fiction," Elon Musk shared on X.
Before becoming the CEO of WME Group and executive chairman of TKO Group Holdings — which owns the UFC and WWE — Emanuel, 65, founded Endeavor Talent Agency and represented the likes of Ben Affleck, Larry David and Mark Wahlberg. Wahlberg, 55, famously used his longtime super-agent as the inspiration for Jeremy Piven's Ari Gold in Entourage.
#roll
2 months ago
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (NYSE:ELF)'s growth story right now has a very famous face behind it. Rhode, the skincare and makeup brand founded by Hailey Bieber, was bought by e.l.f. for $1 billion a year ago. It contributed about $160 million of the $479.4 million in sales the company posted last quarter, helping total sales climb 36% and beat Wall Street's expectation of $431.2 million. By contrast, the core e.l.f. Brand actually declined.
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) told a very different story earlier this summer: its fiscal first-quarter sales climbed 11% to $3.16 billion as wealthier shoppers traded up to prestige brands.
Both retailers just beat expectations, but e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (NYSE:ELF)'s growth is now riding almost entirely on one celebrity-founded brand while its own namesake line shrinks. Ulta's is coming from affluent shoppers splurging on prestige names.
That leaves a real question: is e.l.f.'s Rhode-powered growth a sign of real momentum, or a company becoming dangerously dependent on a single brand?
Rhode's appeal goes well beyond its Gen Z fanbase. CFO Mandy Fields said "everybody looks at her and aspires to do what she's doing," adding that women in their 40s are lining up for Rhode products too, a sign the brand isn't confined to one age group. Rhode's narrow, curated approach, going deep on a handful of categories like blushes, lips, and bronzer rather than chasing one viral hit, has driven strength broadly across its lineup. e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (NYSE:ELF) also raised full-year guidance meaningfully: adjusted EPS to $3.50-$3.55 from $3.27-$3.32 and sales to $1.94 billion-$1.97 billion from $1.84 billion-$1.87 billion, both ahead of Wall Street's prior estimates. Management said trends for the core e.l.f. brand have already started improving, and it expects growth across every brand for the rest of the year. Profit also got a boost because Rhode outperformed the earnout targets set in the acquisition deal, prompting e.l.f. to record a $16.1 million fair value adjustment.
#Growth #year
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) told a very different story earlier this summer: its fiscal first-quarter sales climbed 11% to $3.16 billion as wealthier shoppers traded up to prestige brands.
Both retailers just beat expectations, but e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (NYSE:ELF)'s growth is now riding almost entirely on one celebrity-founded brand while its own namesake line shrinks. Ulta's is coming from affluent shoppers splurging on prestige names.
That leaves a real question: is e.l.f.'s Rhode-powered growth a sign of real momentum, or a company becoming dangerously dependent on a single brand?
Rhode's appeal goes well beyond its Gen Z fanbase. CFO Mandy Fields said "everybody looks at her and aspires to do what she's doing," adding that women in their 40s are lining up for Rhode products too, a sign the brand isn't confined to one age group. Rhode's narrow, curated approach, going deep on a handful of categories like blushes, lips, and bronzer rather than chasing one viral hit, has driven strength broadly across its lineup. e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (NYSE:ELF) also raised full-year guidance meaningfully: adjusted EPS to $3.50-$3.55 from $3.27-$3.32 and sales to $1.94 billion-$1.97 billion from $1.84 billion-$1.87 billion, both ahead of Wall Street's prior estimates. Management said trends for the core e.l.f. brand have already started improving, and it expects growth across every brand for the rest of the year. Profit also got a boost because Rhode outperformed the earnout targets set in the acquisition deal, prompting e.l.f. to record a $16.1 million fair value adjustment.
#Growth #year
3 months ago
Aspire Biopharma Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ASBP) said Monday it completed its $30 million acquisition of Dura Driver Control Systems, expanding the biopharmaceutical company into the automotive and mobility-control market.
The deal, first announced in June, gives Aspire 100% ownership of Dura Driver Control Systems, or DCS, which is now a wholly owned subsidiary. Aspire paid about $30 million in cash.
DCS is a tier-one automotive supplier focused on electronic driver controls and systems supporting vehicle electrification, safety, lightweighting and sustainability. Aspire said the acquisition is expected to add revenue, earnings and cash flow while diversifying its business.
The company also entered into a $22.5 million senior secured revolving credit facility in connection with the transaction. The company said it will use borrowings from the facility, along with cash on hand, to finance the acquisition.
"Closing the DCS acquisition is a cash-flow-positive milestone that structurally enhances Aspire's valuation," CEO and Board Chair Kraig Higginson said.
#aspire #company
The deal, first announced in June, gives Aspire 100% ownership of Dura Driver Control Systems, or DCS, which is now a wholly owned subsidiary. Aspire paid about $30 million in cash.
DCS is a tier-one automotive supplier focused on electronic driver controls and systems supporting vehicle electrification, safety, lightweighting and sustainability. Aspire said the acquisition is expected to add revenue, earnings and cash flow while diversifying its business.
The company also entered into a $22.5 million senior secured revolving credit facility in connection with the transaction. The company said it will use borrowings from the facility, along with cash on hand, to finance the acquisition.
"Closing the DCS acquisition is a cash-flow-positive milestone that structurally enhances Aspire's valuation," CEO and Board Chair Kraig Higginson said.
#aspire #company
3 months ago
Romelu Lukaku is about to return from his post-World Cup vacations, and the conversations to sort out his Napoli future, involving also Massimiliano Allegri, will ramp up. The parties are distant from finding a solution, Gazzetta dello Sport informs.
The striker has no plans to spend a campaign backing up Rasmus Hojlund, who was recently bought out for over €40M. The new Partenopei gaffer has exclusively rehearsed schemes featuring just one striker so far. The gaffer has frequently utilized 3-5-2 in his career, but they have a few wingers to employ.
Napoli can't give Lukaku the prominent role he aspires to. At the same time, they have no interest in keeping a reserve with a €11M gross salary. The center-forward seemed surely destined to leave after last season's events, but he had changed his tune earlier in the summer.
The Azzurri suggested extending his contract to dilute his wages to make them more manageable, but they were rebuffed. His exit isn't easy to orchestrate, considering his age, demands, injury history, and €10/12M valuation. The side aims to avoid a loss on its balance sheet. The team is hoping his performances across the pond will help in that regard. He wasn't a full-time starter for Belgium, but still made his presence felt with three goals and one ******* ist.
He's proven he can be dangerous in small doses, but the club also has to weigh other stuff, especially the economic side. Everything points toward an exit, with perhaps Saudi Arabia or the MLS coming to the rescue, if the Azzurri aren't too rigid on his price tag. But, as often happens with him, it'll get messy first.
#striker #time #exit #side
The striker has no plans to spend a campaign backing up Rasmus Hojlund, who was recently bought out for over €40M. The new Partenopei gaffer has exclusively rehearsed schemes featuring just one striker so far. The gaffer has frequently utilized 3-5-2 in his career, but they have a few wingers to employ.
Napoli can't give Lukaku the prominent role he aspires to. At the same time, they have no interest in keeping a reserve with a €11M gross salary. The center-forward seemed surely destined to leave after last season's events, but he had changed his tune earlier in the summer.
The Azzurri suggested extending his contract to dilute his wages to make them more manageable, but they were rebuffed. His exit isn't easy to orchestrate, considering his age, demands, injury history, and €10/12M valuation. The side aims to avoid a loss on its balance sheet. The team is hoping his performances across the pond will help in that regard. He wasn't a full-time starter for Belgium, but still made his presence felt with three goals and one ******* ist.
He's proven he can be dangerous in small doses, but the club also has to weigh other stuff, especially the economic side. Everything points toward an exit, with perhaps Saudi Arabia or the MLS coming to the rescue, if the Azzurri aren't too rigid on his price tag. But, as often happens with him, it'll get messy first.
#striker #time #exit #side
3 months ago
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jordan Love noticed the dynamic quickly his rookie year.
Aaron Rodgers was not running the Green Bay Packers offense the way Love had seen college quarterbacks run an offense.
Rodgers was not simply following what head coach Matt LaFleur dictated, and he was not only told what to do. He had influence. Love aspired to that.
"When I first got here, just being able to see how [LaFleur] and A-Rod had that relationship," Love told Yahoo Sports on Wednesday after training camp practice. "Obviously it was a lot different with A-Rod: He's been in multiple offenses, obviously the career he's had, just the knowledge he has of the game. But it was cool for me to be able to see that. See how they just bounced stuff off each other, much different than what it was in college to someone who just has complete control of the system."
As Love waited behind Rodgers for three years, including two Rodgers MVP seasons, he continued to eye the goal.
#lafleur #obviously #college
Aaron Rodgers was not running the Green Bay Packers offense the way Love had seen college quarterbacks run an offense.
Rodgers was not simply following what head coach Matt LaFleur dictated, and he was not only told what to do. He had influence. Love aspired to that.
"When I first got here, just being able to see how [LaFleur] and A-Rod had that relationship," Love told Yahoo Sports on Wednesday after training camp practice. "Obviously it was a lot different with A-Rod: He's been in multiple offenses, obviously the career he's had, just the knowledge he has of the game. But it was cool for me to be able to see that. See how they just bounced stuff off each other, much different than what it was in college to someone who just has complete control of the system."
As Love waited behind Rodgers for three years, including two Rodgers MVP seasons, he continued to eye the goal.
#lafleur #obviously #college
3 months ago
Homeownership is something many people aspire to and, in fact, 56% of adults describe owning your own property as a key part of the American Dream. Yet, many are struggling to buy a home of their own thanks to rising costs of both homes and mortgages.
But, what if you didn't buy a home but inherited one instead? For some, this may seem like a dream come true — but that's not the case in every situation. Let's pretend, for example, that Mika's grandmother, Enid, owns Mika's childhood home and wants Mika to inherit it.
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Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake — here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
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#actually
But, what if you didn't buy a home but inherited one instead? For some, this may seem like a dream come true — but that's not the case in every situation. Let's pretend, for example, that Mika's grandmother, Enid, owns Mika's childhood home and wants Mika to inherit it.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake — here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
Millionaires under 43 hold only 25% of their wealth in stocks. Here's where their money is actually going
#actually
3 months ago
ONE Championship
(ONE), the world’s largest martial arts organization, and Visit Qatar have announced the renewal of their landmark three-year partnership, bringing a series of ONE’s globally celebrated martial arts events back to Qatar starting March 2027. Building on the success of ONE 166 in 2024 and ONE 171 in 2025, the partnership reflects the continued impact of hosting ONE events in Qatar.
Over the next three years, Visit Qatar and ONE will host multiple flagship events in Qatar featuring World Championship bouts and showcasing the brightest Middle Eastern talent alongside international superstars competing across MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and submission grappling. The events are expected to attract international visitors, generate global media exposure, and further reinforce Qatar’s reputation as a premier destination for major sporting events.
The first event kicks off at the Aspire Dome in Doha on Friday, March 26, 2027. Ticket information and additional details will follow in the coming months.
Hua Fung Teh, Co-Founder and Group President of ONE Championship, stated: “ONE Championship is thrilled to bring the world’s best martial artists back to Qatar over the next three years. Our partnership with Visit Qatar guarantees a world-class experience for athletes and fans, aligning perfectly with our vision to provide the biggest global stage for martial arts. ONE’s return in 2027 will showcase our grandest event in the region yet, featuring World Champions across all disciplines. We are excited about the limitless possibilities in this dynamic Middle Eastern hub and thank Visit Qatar for the chance to make history together.”
#partnership
(ONE), the world’s largest martial arts organization, and Visit Qatar have announced the renewal of their landmark three-year partnership, bringing a series of ONE’s globally celebrated martial arts events back to Qatar starting March 2027. Building on the success of ONE 166 in 2024 and ONE 171 in 2025, the partnership reflects the continued impact of hosting ONE events in Qatar.
Over the next three years, Visit Qatar and ONE will host multiple flagship events in Qatar featuring World Championship bouts and showcasing the brightest Middle Eastern talent alongside international superstars competing across MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and submission grappling. The events are expected to attract international visitors, generate global media exposure, and further reinforce Qatar’s reputation as a premier destination for major sporting events.
The first event kicks off at the Aspire Dome in Doha on Friday, March 26, 2027. Ticket information and additional details will follow in the coming months.
Hua Fung Teh, Co-Founder and Group President of ONE Championship, stated: “ONE Championship is thrilled to bring the world’s best martial artists back to Qatar over the next three years. Our partnership with Visit Qatar guarantees a world-class experience for athletes and fans, aligning perfectly with our vision to provide the biggest global stage for martial arts. ONE’s return in 2027 will showcase our grandest event in the region yet, featuring World Champions across all disciplines. We are excited about the limitless possibilities in this dynamic Middle Eastern hub and thank Visit Qatar for the chance to make history together.”
#partnership
4 months ago
It’s Monday, and we have made it to Mountain West Media Days week! Take a look at all our content coming out this week. As always, check out our original coverage and what we can find on the World Wide Web below.
Obviously, it’s too early for bowl projections, but Athlon released them to gear up for the season. The new FBS team NDSU is slated to compete in the Potato Bowl, while UNLV will be in the Armed Forces Bowl. Utah State competes in the Frisco Bowl and the New Mexico Bowl will see the Lobos and Washington State Cougars face off against one another. Hawaii is in the Hawaii Bowl and Fresno State is in the First Responder Bowl. Then, the Air Force is going to Arizona, and San Diego State will play in the new Poinsettia Bowl. If that all wasn’t enough, they place Boise State in the CFP,
College Football Network looks at the Aztecs in this preview post, as they aspire to win the Pac-12 this season. On offense, they are leaning on a heavy dose of the run game, and to great effect. Plus, they return their starting quarterback and top wide receivers, but the passing attack will need to find a way to be more effective, and the OL will need to take steps forward to help that. Over on defense, the strength is the interior defensive line and the veteran safeties in the back. They will need to replace most of the tacklers from last year and get better at stopping the run. CFN thinks that San Diego State will end up in the neighborhood of 7 wins, which is a bit disappointing after last year’s campaign.
The Aggies are seeing big jumps in their ticket sales, with their MBB already surpassing last year’s season ticket totals. They have also seen an increase in donations and corporate sponsorships, meaning the money is coming in at an all-time high for Utah State athletics. In the past fiscal year, they’ve actually increased their reported revenue from $55.8 to $75.4 million, and that 35.3% growth is the third-highest increase in the Pac-12. However, that doesn’t mean they are a major financial player in the conference, according to their AD. But they are keeping up, which is important.
Today: A new Recruiting Roundup featuring July Mountain West Recruiting Rankings.
Obviously, it’s too early for bowl projections, but Athlon released them to gear up for the season. The new FBS team NDSU is slated to compete in the Potato Bowl, while UNLV will be in the Armed Forces Bowl. Utah State competes in the Frisco Bowl and the New Mexico Bowl will see the Lobos and Washington State Cougars face off against one another. Hawaii is in the Hawaii Bowl and Fresno State is in the First Responder Bowl. Then, the Air Force is going to Arizona, and San Diego State will play in the new Poinsettia Bowl. If that all wasn’t enough, they place Boise State in the CFP,
College Football Network looks at the Aztecs in this preview post, as they aspire to win the Pac-12 this season. On offense, they are leaning on a heavy dose of the run game, and to great effect. Plus, they return their starting quarterback and top wide receivers, but the passing attack will need to find a way to be more effective, and the OL will need to take steps forward to help that. Over on defense, the strength is the interior defensive line and the veteran safeties in the back. They will need to replace most of the tacklers from last year and get better at stopping the run. CFN thinks that San Diego State will end up in the neighborhood of 7 wins, which is a bit disappointing after last year’s campaign.
The Aggies are seeing big jumps in their ticket sales, with their MBB already surpassing last year’s season ticket totals. They have also seen an increase in donations and corporate sponsorships, meaning the money is coming in at an all-time high for Utah State athletics. In the past fiscal year, they’ve actually increased their reported revenue from $55.8 to $75.4 million, and that 35.3% growth is the third-highest increase in the Pac-12. However, that doesn’t mean they are a major financial player in the conference, according to their AD. But they are keeping up, which is important.
Today: A new Recruiting Roundup featuring July Mountain West Recruiting Rankings.
4 months ago
Dominik Szoboszlai has confidently declared his belief that Liverpool can put a miserable 2025/26 season firmly behind them in the upcoming campaign.
The Hungarian – who reportedly remains in talks over a potential new contract – was one of the few Reds players to embellish his reputation over the past year, with the champions of 12 months ago enduring a miserable Premier League **** le defence and just about managing to salvage fifth place.
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That massive decline cost Arne Slot his job as head coach, with Andoni Iraola quickly installed as his replacement, but the 25-year-old is convinced that the Spaniard will oversee a rapid improvement in 2026/27.
In an interview with L'Equipe, Szoboszlai made a bullish declaration about how high Liverpool can aspire to finish in the upcoming campaign under their new boss, whilst also voicing his own determination to once again experience the joy of becoming a Premier League winner.
The Hungarian – who reportedly remains in talks over a potential new contract – was one of the few Reds players to embellish his reputation over the past year, with the champions of 12 months ago enduring a miserable Premier League **** le defence and just about managing to salvage fifth place.
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That massive decline cost Arne Slot his job as head coach, with Andoni Iraola quickly installed as his replacement, but the 25-year-old is convinced that the Spaniard will oversee a rapid improvement in 2026/27.
In an interview with L'Equipe, Szoboszlai made a bullish declaration about how high Liverpool can aspire to finish in the upcoming campaign under their new boss, whilst also voicing his own determination to once again experience the joy of becoming a Premier League winner.
4 months ago
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The Pittsburgh Penguins could be rather quiet in free agency.
Pittsburgh wasn’t a part of the big trades leading up to the 2026 NHL Draft and during the draft. So, ahead of free agency beginning on July 1, Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas isn’t sure the team will make any big moves as he believes the market will be expensive.
“We can be as aggressive as we want on July 1,” Dubas said. “But if you look at what’s available, it could be an expensive mistake. I try to learn from the past. We’ll try to steer clear of that. If it’s not a significant move in the short run, rather than do something for the sake of doing it, I’d rather say we aspired to do it, but the options weren’t there. We’ve had to check down and continue to build it up the way that we have.”
Although Dubas isn’t sure how aggressive the Penguins will be in free agency, he said he will be engaged in the free agent market, as well as trades.
The Pittsburgh Penguins could be rather quiet in free agency.
Pittsburgh wasn’t a part of the big trades leading up to the 2026 NHL Draft and during the draft. So, ahead of free agency beginning on July 1, Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas isn’t sure the team will make any big moves as he believes the market will be expensive.
“We can be as aggressive as we want on July 1,” Dubas said. “But if you look at what’s available, it could be an expensive mistake. I try to learn from the past. We’ll try to steer clear of that. If it’s not a significant move in the short run, rather than do something for the sake of doing it, I’d rather say we aspired to do it, but the options weren’t there. We’ve had to check down and continue to build it up the way that we have.”
Although Dubas isn’t sure how aggressive the Penguins will be in free agency, he said he will be engaged in the free agent market, as well as trades.
4 months ago
Florida State extended an offer to 2027 three-star linebacker CJ Ohuabunwa back in May. He took official visits to the Louisville Cardinals, Kansas Jayhawks, and the Virginia Tech Hokies before coming to Tallahassee this weekend for his final official visit.
There won't be a long wait for Ohuabunwa to make his decision. Per his Instagram account, he will be committing on Monday at noon ET. He's deciding between FSU and the other three schools he took official visits with.
Ohuabunwa spent two days on campus as the Seminoles worked to make a strong final push for the standout from Norcross, Georgia. He was able to dive into some X's and O's with defensive coordinator Tony White. However, per Matt LaSerre of Warchant, linebackers coach Ernie Sims was able to bond with him in a very special way.
"It's who he is as a human being," Ohuabunwa said. "Well, it's several things with Coach Sims, because with Coach Sims, he played here, he is a legend here. He went to the league. He did everything that a linebacker aspires to be, so that's the first part.
"Then you think about him as a person. I'm a Christian. God's a big thing to me, and that's how he is as well. So that's somewhere we connect on a lot. He's somebody that like I could see just mentoring me for the rest of my life … somebody that's in my corner like a father figure or a big brother figure to me. That was really crucial. … I think he's just a person I want to spend my time with."
There won't be a long wait for Ohuabunwa to make his decision. Per his Instagram account, he will be committing on Monday at noon ET. He's deciding between FSU and the other three schools he took official visits with.
Ohuabunwa spent two days on campus as the Seminoles worked to make a strong final push for the standout from Norcross, Georgia. He was able to dive into some X's and O's with defensive coordinator Tony White. However, per Matt LaSerre of Warchant, linebackers coach Ernie Sims was able to bond with him in a very special way.
"It's who he is as a human being," Ohuabunwa said. "Well, it's several things with Coach Sims, because with Coach Sims, he played here, he is a legend here. He went to the league. He did everything that a linebacker aspires to be, so that's the first part.
"Then you think about him as a person. I'm a Christian. God's a big thing to me, and that's how he is as well. So that's somewhere we connect on a lot. He's somebody that like I could see just mentoring me for the rest of my life … somebody that's in my corner like a father figure or a big brother figure to me. That was really crucial. … I think he's just a person I want to spend my time with."
4 months ago
Calix, Inc. (NYSE:CALX) is one of the best AI networking stocks to buy according to ***** ysts. The company gave investors a recent regulatory and deployment angle on June 3, when it said the FCC's latest Conditional Approval notice, combined with prior authorizations, now covers all Calix gateway appliances under the agency's phased approval process.
The approval permits the continued importation, sale, and deployment of Calix gateway appliances, giving service providers confidence to keep ordering and supporting the products across their markets. Calix said service providers can deploy its GigaSpire and GigaPro gateway appliances integrated with the AI-native Calix One platform to deliver differentiated broadband experiences.
The news matters because AI networking is not limited to hyperscale data centers. Broadband providers also need intelligent network platforms, gateway systems, automation, security updates, and subscriber-facing AI tools as connectivity demand grows across homes, businesses, municipalities, and multi-dwelling units. Calix said it will continue delivering software, security, and firmware updates across its installed base, while also expanding its gateway appliance portfolio to address customer needs.
Calix, Inc. (NYSE:CALX) is an AI platform company that enables service providers to transform operations and deliver differentiated broadband experiences through appliances, cloud software, AI agents, and managed services.
While we acknowledge the potential of CALX 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.
The approval permits the continued importation, sale, and deployment of Calix gateway appliances, giving service providers confidence to keep ordering and supporting the products across their markets. Calix said service providers can deploy its GigaSpire and GigaPro gateway appliances integrated with the AI-native Calix One platform to deliver differentiated broadband experiences.
The news matters because AI networking is not limited to hyperscale data centers. Broadband providers also need intelligent network platforms, gateway systems, automation, security updates, and subscriber-facing AI tools as connectivity demand grows across homes, businesses, municipalities, and multi-dwelling units. Calix said it will continue delivering software, security, and firmware updates across its installed base, while also expanding its gateway appliance portfolio to address customer needs.
Calix, Inc. (NYSE:CALX) is an AI platform company that enables service providers to transform operations and deliver differentiated broadband experiences through appliances, cloud software, AI agents, and managed services.
While we acknowledge the potential of CALX 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.
1 yr. ago
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