A galaxy of Indian entertainment industry heavyweights are reportedly backing Reliance Entertainment group CEO Shibasish Sarkar’s special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) targeting the Indian media industry. Variety understands that Sarkar’s New Jersey registered International Media Acquisition Corp. (IMAC), of which he is set as chairman, CEO and leading shareholder, will […]
What’s happening at ‘Ultimate Slip ‘N Slide’ after shut down
Bobby Moynihan and Ron Funches are set to host Ultimate Slip ‘N Slide. (Photo: Instagram) Two weeks after NBC’s new series Ultimate Slip ‘N Slide shut down production because of a diarrhea outbreak on its California set, TV audiences are no closer to seeing it. The Wrap reports that the […]
Bill Cosby eyeing return to comedy after prison release, spokesman says: ‘He wants to return to the stage’
Bill Cosby is hoping to get back into the comedy industry after he was released from prison on Wednesday after serving two years of a three- to 10-year sentence. The 83-year-old “Cosby Show” actor, once known as “America’s Dad,” spent his first night out of prison doing “comedy routines,” his […]
28 LGBTQ-owned brands and businesses to support in 2021
Over the years, you’ve probably seen companies embrace Pride Month through advertising campaigns — including rainbow flag logos and even limited-edition items like Skittles’ colorless candy. But it wasn’t always like this — LGBTQ-inclusive ads only really started to appear in the ‘70s. It was vodka brand Absolut’s introduction of […]
Barbs and praise for Tampa Bay stores that still require masks
ST. PETERSBURG — The sign on the door at Sans Market is hard to miss: “Masks still required.” One couple appeared to do so on a recent Saturday at the downtown store on Central Avenue. An employee quickly told them they needed to cover up and offered free disposable masks. […]
These Young Entrepreneurs Are Reclaiming Beauty Spaces For Black Women
Black women and our beauty, from our hair to our nails, is something that we heavily identify with from childhood; getting our hair braided, sitting in the salon for hours, our first full set. It’s also d something that the world continuously tries to use against us; from not being […]
Westwood’s ULAH to open women’s apparel store LUNA in fall 2021
LUNA by ULAH, a women’s version of the Westwood clothing store that opened in 2016, is moving in two doors down from ULAH by fall 2021. Co-owners Joey Mendez (center) and Buck Wimberly (right) brought on Elise Alexander (left) to help with the women’s store. Photo courtesy ULAH. ULAH, a […]
Stores hope weather won’t dampen fun
With rain in the forecast for the bulk of Independence Day weekend and the price of meat at an “all-time high,” many vendors are at a loss for what to expect in sales for the summertime holiday. “It’s a very big unknown,” said Shane Murray, meat and seafood manager at Clements’ […]
22 fine jewelry that’s worth the splurge
CNN — There are certain items that have an intrinsically low cost per wear — like, say, your favorite pair of workout sneakers, or the tote bag you never leave home without. But jewelry isn’t too far down the list: Save for a few special occasions, most people wear […]
The Battle for China’s $100 Billion Jewellery Market | China Decoded, BoF Professional
Hard luxury is emerging as an increasingly attractive category in China, but the jewellery consumer’s mindset, motivations and behaviour have all undergone a fundamental shift over the past five years. Fine jewellery has traditionally been seen as an investment, rather than a fashion-led category. Long dominated by unbranded products, branded […]