UTA Names Cassandra Bujarski Chief Communications Officer
Cassandra Bujarski has joined UTA as its Chief Communications Officer. In her new role, Bujarski will oversee UTA’s global communications strategy, reporting to UTA CEO Jeremy Zimmer and…
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Taylor Swift’s Super Bowl Jewelry Look Included TikTok’s Favorite Bracelet Trend
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. While cheering on Travis Kelce at Super Bowl LIX on…
How Trump used the Super Bowl as his own personal brand activation
To understand President Donald Trump’s media strategy around the biggest television show of the year, it’s helpful to think of his actions as a brand activation. To command and control as…
Why ‘Emilia Perez’ and ‘Wicked’ Were Nominated for Original Score
Two musicals are among the five Oscar nominees for best original score. But what’s really being honored in that category? The songs, the background score, or the entirety of the music in…
Meruert Tolegen Fall 2025: Following Her Gut to Make Art
“I just wanted to push more into the sculptural aspect of things,” Meruert Tolegen said backstage after her runway show. “I wanted to stay away from any kind of commercialism, to kind of…
McDonald’s meal deals are slowly winning customers back to U.S. stores, but people are spending less
After a year of dominating U.S. headlines for everything from a major E. coli outbreak to a visit from Donald Trump, McDonald’s today announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024…
Miles Teller, Casey Affleck to Lead Pursuit Thriller ‘Wild Game’ From ‘American Sniper’ Screenwriter
Miles Teller (“Whiplash, “Top Gun: Maverick”) and Casey Affleck (“Manchester By the Sea,” “Oppenheimer”) are set to lead the cast of pursuit thriller “Wild Game.” “Wild Game” comes from…
Melke’s Collaboration With Hidden Valley Ranch Takes Inspiration From Groovy Retro Prints
Ranch dressing goes well with fashion. On Sunday, designer Emma Gage debuted her fall 2025 collection for Melke, including pieces created in collaboration with Hidden Valley Ranch.…
Here’s what states will lose if Trump’s freeze on offshore wind energy stays in place
A single wind turbine spinning off the U.S. Northeast coast today can power thousands of homes—without the pollution that comes from fossil fuel power plants. A dozen of those turbines…
Kendrick Lamar’s Streams for ‘Not Like Us’ Soar 430% on Spotify After Super Bowl Halftime Show
Kendrick Lamar’s streams for his culture-dominating 2024 song “Not Like Us” soared some 430% on Spotify in the hours after his halftime performance during the Super Bowl on Sunday night,…
Why an ‘affordable’ leadership program may be the most expensive mistake you make
If you’re in charge of selecting a leadership development solution for your organization, your budget might feel dwarfed by the goals and needs the program must address. And while the…
Happy Returns Tackles Online Fraud While Working to Improve Online Shopping
Navigating the dense forest of modern retail, Happy Returns is working to serve the industry as a beacon for innovation, particularly in the tricky terrain of online shopping and returns.…
BYD puts driver-assistance features in most of its cars for free
BYD will enable advanced driver-assistance features in almost all future models at no additional cost to buyers as part of a bid to challenge Tesla and domestic rivals in China’s cutthroat…
Ariana Grande Says Studios and Labels Need to Offer Weekly Therapy in Contracts for Young Stars: ‘That Should Be Non-Negotiable’
Ariana Grande is advocating for therapy for young stars in both the acting and music worlds, saying that weekly appointments should be built into their contracts. The Oscar-nominated actor…
CFPB headquarters shuts down as judge reviews Trump’s federal worker buyout offer
A U.S. judge will consider on Monday the fate of President Donald Trump’s buyout offer to two million federal workers as Trump presses ahead with an unprecedented effort to dismantle…
Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs
President Donald Trump said he will announce on Monday that the United States will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada and Mexico, as well as other…
Saudi Drama Against The Patriarchy ‘Hobal’ Beats Hollywood Titles Becoming Standout Local Hit
Saudi filmmaker Abdulaziz Alshlahei’s drama “Hobal” about clashes between tradition and modernity within a Saudi family during the early 1990s is scoring mightily at the Saudi Arabian box…
Meghan Markle Dresses Down Dôen Blazer With Veronica Beard Jeans at 2025 Invictus Games With Prince Harry
Meghan Markle put a casual spin on suiting on the first day of the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spectated wheelchair basketball and curling…
‘Coexistence, My Ass!,’ ‘Free Leonard Peltier,’ ‘GEN_’ Among Competition Lineup at Thessaloniki Documentary Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
Thessaloniki Intl. Documentary Festival has unveiled the International Competition lineup for its 27th edition, which runs March 6-16. The selection includes three films that had their…
Keppel’s new commercial property secures financial services company as anchor tenant
The Tanjong Pagar building features smart building management systems and renewable energy use ASSET manager Keppel’s new commercial property has completed construction, and a financial…
How women are fighting back against the resurgence of ‘bro culture’
In an interview with Joe Rogan last month, Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg made a plea for companies to embrace more “masculine energy.” Zuckerberg went on to say, “A culture that celebrates…
Manulife appoints new Singapore CEO amid leadership shake-up in Asia
INSURER Manulife has appointed Benoit Meslet, the current chief executive officer of its Japan office, to head its Singapore division. Meslet will replace Khoo Kah Siang on Jun 1 – pending…
Alex de la Iglesia-Produced Dystopian Podcast Adaptation ‘Sanctuary’ Heads to Berlinale Series Market Selects
Wide-eyed expectant mother Pilar (Lucía Guerrero, “Money”) takes up residence at an idyllic domed birthing retreat after a climate-fuelled crisis leads to a toxic atmosphere. She is…
Why tomorrow’s breakthroughs will come from polyintelligent thinking
In news outlets, business publications, and scholarly journals, there is a crescendo of commentary about the combined power of human intelligence and artificial intelligence. Without…