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6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Dunkin' Launches Vibrant Summer Drink With Help From Paige DeSorbo
Paige DeSorbo is a tastemaker-the Bravo star has a loyal following of fans who emulate her style, to the point that she has a regular show on Amazon Live where she highlights her favorite online shopping finds. Now, the Summer House star is expanding her range and teaming up with Dunkin' for a sparkling sweet drink to kick off summer in style that she's calling "perfection" and "exactly what we've been looking for" in a new campaign for the drink that also features her beloved cat, Daphne. The new beverage, the Dunkin' Pink Spritz Refresher, combines guava, orange and passion fruit flavors with a splash of sparkling water for a fizzy, fruit-forward beverage available nationwide. This drink joins a popular line of beverages which will be available for $3 all summer long, including fan-favorite flavors like Strawberry Dragonfruit, Mango Pineapple and Tropical Guava. This isn't the only new sweet addition to the Dunkin' lineup this summer, as the Orange N' Vanilla specialty donut will also be joining the ranks at the chain. The glazed cake donut topped with a vanilla flavored icing drizzle will be available for a limited time. Next: Dunkin' Reveals Summer and Fall Buckets That Have Fans Declaring They 'Need Them' All Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Black America Web
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Kandi Burruss Reveals Her Aunt Bertha Jones Has Alzheimer's
Source: Prince Williams / Getty Kandi Burruss' beloved Aunt Bertha Jones has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, the former Real Housewives Of Atlanta peach holder revealed in an interview with Amazon Live on Wednesday, May 21. 'We're having a really hard time because my Aunt Bertha has Alzheimer's,' she said. 'So, you know, trying to manage that.' Viewers fell in love with Aunt Bertha alongside Kandi's outspoken mother Mama Joyce. Dubbed the 'side-eye queen of Atlanta' and one-third of Old Lady Gang, Aunt Bertha put on her apron and rolled up her sleeves to help get the family restaurant off the ground. 'If anyone's ever dealt with somebody in your family going through that, and it gets worse, it's not easy,' she continued. 'So… it's a time.' In the interview, Kandi also talked about her mom's relationship with Todd. A fan asked the pretty in pink star how Mama Joyce and Todd were 'getting along' to which Kandi responded, 'Not great.' Source: Prince Williams / Getty Alzheimer's is a progressive disease that affects memory, thinking and behavior, according to Alzheimer's accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases. Old Lady Gang restaurant was founded in 2017 and it quickly because a popular attraction in Atlanta. Aunt Bertha's chocolate cake was a standout dessert. In recent years, the restaurant faced criticism the family discussed on the Bravo spin-off Kandi & the Gang . Kandi's family has become a part of her reality TV career. Prayers up for the gang. In related Kandi news, she and her husband Todd Tucker expanded their resumes to include Broadway producers. Their Broadway revival of Othello starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal has broken records becoming the top-grossing play of all time on Broadway. SEE ALSO Kandi Burruss Reveals Her Aunt Bertha Jones Has Alzheimer's was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kandi Burruss Reveals Her Aunt Bertha of ‘Old Lady Gang' Has Alzheimer's: ‘It's Not Easy'
Kandi Burrus revealed that her Aunt Bertha Jones has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease She said the diagnosis hasn't been easy for her family and that they're trying to manage it Aunt Bertha, part of the trio 'Old Lady Gang,' previously appeared in Bravo's Kandi & the GangKandi Burruss revealed that her aunt Bertha Jones was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum, 49, shared the health update during a sit-down interview with Amazon Live on Wednesday, May 21. She admitted that she doesn't even know how to begin discussing the difficult and personal family issues that have followed the diagnosis. 'We're having a really hard time because my Aunt Bertha has Alzheimer's,' she said. 'So, you know, trying to manage that.' 'If anyone's ever dealt with somebody in your family going through that, and it gets worse, it's not easy,' she continued. 'So… it's a time.' is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Burruss then quickly moved past the conversation, noting that she didn't want to 'get all emotional' about it. Alzheimer's is a degenerative brain disease that is caused by complex brain changes following cell damage. It progressively affects memory, thinking and behavior seriously enough to interfere with daily tasks. Burruss' aunt is part of the beloved 'Old Lady Gang.' In addition to Jones, the trio — which earned the nickname "Old Lady Gang" during their time on RHOA — also includes Burruss' mom, Mama Joyce Jones, and the singer's aunt, Nora Wilco. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Burruss later honored the three women by naming her Atlanta soul food restaurant 'Old Lady Gang.' Its menu includes a mixture of recipes from the trio. RHOA is just one of the reasons why Aunt Bertha has been known to fans for years. She also made appearances on Bravo's Kandi & the Gang, a reality show that documented all the behind-the-scenes drama of the Old Lady Gang restaurant. She also appeared in season 2 of Secret Celebrity Renovation, during which Burruss surprised her with a special design makeover. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Mitsubishi Motors CMO Kim Ito Named To Automotive News' 2025 Roster Of 100 Leading Women In Auto
FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is proud to count one of its own among the 2025 Automotive News "100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry". The prestigious award was bestowed upon Kim Ito, who in nine years with MMNA marketing, has risen to become Chief Marketing Officer on the strength of multiple innovative and tech-forward initiatives and creative campaigns. Her credits include the first ever launch of a vehicle on Amazon Live (Outlander, 2022), the industry's first real-time cinematic vehicle configurator (wth ZeroLight, 2023), and MMNA's 24-hour digital showroom that seamlessly connects the customer shopping experience from Tier 1 to Tier 3 websites and into the dealership (ClickShop 2.0, 2024). 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry recognizes female leaders in the automotive field who have significant influence and are major decision-makers within their organization. Automotive News has published the list of the industry's top female executives every five years since 2000. The sixth list of 100 Leading Women is featured in the May 19 issue, and the honorees will be celebrated at a gala in Dearborn, Mich. on May 20. "Women represent half of MMNA's executive leadership team, and we believe that is one of our greatest organizational strengths," said Mark Chaffin, MMNA CEO. "Kim has earned her place among the very best in our industry. She drives innovation daily and fulfills one of the key pillars of our Momentum 2030 business plan by setting the global standard for digital marketing excellence for Mitsubish Motors. We celebrate her achievements and eagerly anticipate her future contributions to our company. She and her team will have plenty of opportunities for further innovation as we launch one all-new or significantly refreshed vehicle every year between 2026 and 2030." Ito joined MMNA in 2016, rising first to director then vice president then CMO. Her areas of responsibility have covered all marketing and advertising activities and strategies for the brand, including media, marketing communications, interactive including digital retailing, lifecycle marketing management, customer experience, retail performance, and retail marketing programs with the company's dealer partners. "Being included in Automotive News' 100 Leading Women is a great honor, and I'm thrilled to be among so many accomplished professionals," said Ito. "I have to thank my team and MMNA leadership for all of their support and collaboration along the way, but I owe my most heartfelt gratitude to my family. Their encouragement and love allows me to be my best self, and I would not be here without my amazing husband and two kids. My hat is off to all of the impressive women on this distinguished list, but none more so than to the mothers who, like me, juggle the competing priorities of work and family every day in order to achieve so much." Prior to MMNA, Ito worked with QANTAS as an integrated marketing manager from 2011 through 2015, where she led the development and production of national brand and retail communications, and was responsible for the media and advertising strategy in North, Central and South America. She holds a master's degree in English Literature from California State University, Los Angeles and a bachelor's degree in English Literature from the University of California, Riverside. Ito currently works from MMNA's U.S. headquarters offices in Franklin, Tenn. Since 1925, Automotive News has been the primary source for news happening among automotive retailers, suppliers and manufacturers. Distinct from other publications in the field, Automotive News remains a fully subscriber-paid publication, a testament to the value it delivers to the reader. The award-winning weekly print edition, robust website, email newsletters, podcast and video broadcasts are backed by a global team of more than 65 editors and reporters. For more information on the full lineup of Mitsubishi vehicles, visit ABOUT MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, a network of approximately 330 dealer partners across the United States, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is responsible for the sales, marketing, and customer service of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles in the U.S. MMNA's recently announced five-year business plan – "Momentum 2030" – outlines the brand's mid-term intentions for product and business transformation. MMNA will expand and refresh its vehicle lineup in the U.S. with one new or completely refreshed model to debut each year between now and 2030. Powered by a selection of advanced-technology internal combustion engines, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery electrics, the product line will nearly double from today's four vehicles. Momentum 2030 also includes a vision for a modernized retail sales model and plans for network expansion and sales growth. MMNA has its headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as corporate operations in California, Georgia, Michigan, and New Jersey. For more information on MMNA, visit ContactJeremy BarnesSenior Director, Communications and 615-970-8395 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kyle Richards Reveals the Secret to Co-Parenting with Estranged Husband Mauricio Umansky (Exclusive)
Kyle Richards is revealing her secret to navigating a co-parenting relationship. While speaking exclusively with PEOPLE at An Unforgettable Evening Benefiting the Women's Cancer Research Fund event in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Monday, April 28, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 56, opened up about her co-parenting dynamic with estranged husband Mauricio Umansky. Richards, who's a mother to four daughters, notes that she and her ex "get along really well" and simply "want the best for each other." "Mauricio and I get along really well. You know, we both want the best for each other," she tells PEOPLE. "We love our daughters. So we were very good friends. I have his back. He has mine." When asked about the secret to managing a successful co-parenting relationship, the mom of four says, "I think we're just really good friends, and we always have been, so that came in handy. That's one good thing out of that." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: Kyle Richards Reflects on Discussing Her Sexuality with Her Daughters: 'I Felt So Loved and So Supported' (Exclusive) The reality star is a mother to one daughter, Farrah, 36, with her ex, Guraish Aldjufrie, and three daughters, Portia, 17, Sophia, 25, and Alexia, 28, with Umansky. Real Housewives of Beverly Hills viewers have watched Richards' daughters grow up on TV over several seasons of the show. Prior to her separation in 2023, Richards and her husband were together for all their daughters' big moments, including engagements, graduations, birthdays and plenty of other family events. In July 2023, a source told PEOPLE that Richards and Umansky had separated but "remain amicable as they figure out what's next for them and their family." Later that month, Richards talked about her family during an Amazon Live, revealing that her daughters "felt better" after news of the split broke. She added that the girls are "really strong," and said they're "old enough to understand that not everything is perfect all of the time and that's okay and no matter what they're loved." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Richards recently sat down with PEOPLE to discuss the upcoming season of the hit Bravo show, following the season 13 reunion where she revealed she was questioning her sexuality. Thinking back on a discussion she had with her four daughters about the subject, Richards explained why she decided to address the speculation. 'The fact that there were so many rumors out there, I took that opportunity to have that conversation with my daughters to be able to say to them, 'Listen, we know what's being said, but this is where I stand and how I actually feel, and I'm sharing this with you because I've always led by example,'' she said. She added, 'For me as a mom, I want my kids to always be able to come to me with the hard conversations and know that they're going to be loved and accepted no matter what — and they are my best friends.' 'I wanted to share that with them out of respect for them,' Richards continued, noting that her daughter's reacted to the news well, despite her initially being nervous. 'The reaction I was met with just blew me away with all four of my daughters, and I felt so loved and so supported.' Read the original article on People
