Trump Calls for Taylor Swift Endorsement, Claims Credit for Her Success

AND Prestige Beauty Achieved 8% Sales Growth & Blake Lively's 2016 Interview

Tyler Kent | 15 August 2024
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Celebrity Interviews
Blake Lively's 2016 Interview Resurfaces Amidst Buzz for Her New Film

Source: Pinkvilla

With the release of It Ends With Us and the surrounding drama, an old interview between Blake Lively and journalist Kjersti Flaa from 2016 has resurfaced, sparking renewed interest. The brief but awkward four-minute clip features Flaa struggling with uncomfortable exchanges, particularly when she congratulates Lively on her pregnancy and is met with a dismissive response from Lively and her co-star, Parker Posey. Flaa later shared the interview on YouTube, highlighting her discomfort and questioning the propriety of her questions. The video quickly went viral, drawing criticism of Lively’s perceived rudeness and adding to the controversy surrounding her recent film.

Beauty
How Prestige Beauty Achieved 8% Sales Growth in H1 2024: Trends Revealed

Source: Glossy

This week, I'll delve into the latest industry data from Circana, Launchmetrics, and Dash Hudson, highlighting the categories and social media trends that contributed to an 8% sales growth for prestige beauty in the first half of 2024. Additionally, I'll cover a notable executive appointment at Estée Lauder Companies and examine how brands are branching into the pet sector, featuring a new dog fragrance from Dolce & Gabbana and a mass-market pet care launch from Raw Sugar Living. Join me as we explore the key trends propelling the beauty industry’s growth in 2024.

Entertainment
Trump Calls for Taylor Swift Endorsement, Claims Credit for Her Success

Source: USA Today

Before launching a full-scale attack on Taylor Swift, Donald Trump is attempting to make amends in his own distinctive style. With Republican fears mounting that Swift might soon endorse Kamala Harris for President, Trump—already irked by her potential support for Joe Biden—is now working to win over as many Swifties as he can. Despite Taylor’s silence on the matter, Trump is scrambling to garner support from her fanbase. Good luck with that, Donald!