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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Courtney Stodden stuns in Baywatch-inspired red swimwear
Courtney Stodden showed off her jaw-dropping curves in a sexy Instagram post as she posed in red swimwear. The model, 30, channeled her inner Baywatch in the strappy number. She beamed as she seemed to enjoy the sun in Calabasas, California. In a bold statement accompanying the photos, Courtney wrote: 'PSA: I'm not taking this Baywatch bikini off just because some troll behind a screen has WiFi and opinions. 'Too skinny? Too curvy? Too much? Cool, I'll be all of it. I've spent years battling my body - now we're besties. 'No makeup. No apologies. Just vibes. If that bothers you, hydrate and scroll. 'To anyone who's ever felt 'not enough': you're already a damn masterpiece. Now go save a life - yours.'
Travel Daily News
3 days ago
- Business
- Travel Daily News
AmaWaterways announces new CEO
AmaWaterways appoints Catherine Powell as CEO, with co-founder Rudi Schreiner transitioning to Chairman, marking a leadership shift for future growth. CALABASAS, CA – AmaWaterways, a leading luxury river cruise line, announced that the current CEO and co-founder Rudi Schreiner is transitioning to a new role as Chairman of the Board. President Catherine Powell will step up as the company's Chief Executive Officer from July 1st with Mr. Schreiner continuing to support her in this new role. Company co-founders Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst will remain on the AmaWaterways board and Ms. Karst will continue in her role as Global Brand Ambassador. 'We are so excited about what we have been building – internationally with new markets, new passengers and, frankly, a whole new generation of river cruisers. I am delighted that we are investing in the kind of leadership Catherine brings to the company. It's a real inflection point, and I couldn't be prouder,' said Mr. Schreiner. 'Rudi and I poured our hearts into building AmaWaterways – a company shaped by passion, innovation and strong personal connections. As we take this next step forward, we're thrilled to welcome Catherine as CEO. Her global experience and leadership style reflect the values that have guided us from the beginning. I'm excited for the future and grateful to keep focusing on what I love most – nurturing the relationships with our travel partners, our guests and the local communities we visit, cultivating the shared success that comes from growing together,' said Ms. Karst 'This is a dynamic moment of both growth and transformation for AmaWaterways and for the river cruising industry writ large,' said Ms. Powell. 'Rudi is an icon in the industry, whose pioneering vision has shaped river cruising. From the design of the ships to every detail of the experience on board and on shore, Rudi has touched the lives of all the guests who have sailed with us. I am honored to be taking the mantle from Rudi and steering this incredible company into its next exciting chapter building on his legacy.' Ms. Powell was appointed President early this year, and brings an expansive view to the company, one that will continue to build on the evolution of AmaWaterways as a category pioneer and leader in this industry. AmaWaterways is widely recognized for its outstanding service both onboard and onshore. 'We extend our deepest appreciation for the remarkable vision and leadership that Rudi and Kristin have demonstrated in building AmaWaterways. Since the company's inception in 2002, they have established AmaWaterways as a beloved and highly coveted brand within the river cruising industry. Looking ahead, we foresee significant growth opportunities. The company is strategically expanding into new destinations and markets while making substantial investments in technology, digital platforms, and elevated customer experiences. These initiatives will ensure that AmaWaterways remains well-positioned for long-term success in the evolving landscape of travel,' said Jennifer Reid, Director of AmaWaterways and Partner at L Catterton. Director of AmaWaterways and Managing Partner at L Catterton, Marc Magliacano went on to say 'We are confident that Catherine's deep experience in the travel industry and track-record of growth and success from her roles at both Disney and Airbnb make her uniquely suited to guide the company forward into the next phase of its journey. She understands the changing customer landscape and shifting consumer demand regarding how people want to travel and to experience luxury in a way that will drive the company forward, and that will meet growing expectations and the market's demand for high-end travel experiences.'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Courtney Stodden struggles to contain her surgically-enhanced assets as she channels her inner Baywatch in tiny red swimwear while posing for sexy sun-kissed pictures
Courtney Stodden showed off her jaw-dropping curves in a sexy Instagram snap as she slipped into a tiny red swimwear. The American model, 30, set pulses racing as she channeled her inner Baywatch in the strappy number for a slew of Instagram snaps. The blonde bombshell twirled around to display her sizzling physique under the sunshine, drawing attention to her surgically-enhanced cleavage. Courtney appeared in her highest spirit beaming from ear to ear and looking carefree as she enjoyed soaking the sun while in Calabasas, California. The former beauty pageant showcased her figure with confidence after admitting she would not change her appearance due to cruel online trolls. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. In a bold statement which accompanied the sizzling pictures, Courtney wrote: 'PSA: I'm not taking this Baywatch bikini off just because some troll behind a screen has WiFi and opinions. 'Too skinny? Too curvy? Too much? Cool, I'll be all of it. 'I've spent years battling my body—now we're besties. 'No makeup. No apologies. Just vibes. 'If that bothers you, hydrate and scroll. 'To anyone who's ever felt 'not enough': you're already a damn masterpiece. She concluded wisely: 'Now go save a life—yours.' Her stunning Instagram post comes after the Hollywood pinup shared her feelings on her tragic teenage bride story after her 14 year wedding anniversary. The star has told that tying the knot with 65-year-old A Time To Kill actor Doug Hutchinson was a bad move and she won't pretend otherwise. She was just 16-years-old when she married Hutchison, who was 51 at the time, at a Las Vegas wedding chapel in 2011. 'It stays with me, the pain, I won't stay quiet,' she told adding Doug was 'emotionally abusive.' The model then said: 'My voice is my power and for every voice silenced, I'll shout louder. And I won't ask for permission to do what's right. Not anymore. I speak for that little girl within.' Stodden added: 'I am living life on my own terms now. Everything that's happened in my life, I have handled. I am strong, resilient. I am coming back to myself. I will never let anyone silence me again.' And she wants to help others: 'I want past victims and survivors to really tap into that part of themselves. We are so strong.' She has also called Doug a 'groomer' who had control over her body, and finances.' Due to her being a minor, Courtney's parents had to sign off on the union. 'I think the marriage that I went through in Vegas — it was so fast and I couldn't process it because I was 16,' Courtney shared. Courtney acknowledged the 14-year anniversary of her married to Doug. She shared: '14 years ago, a 16-year-old girl stepped into a world that would try to break her. Relentlessly bullied, mocked, told to end her life. Violated. Shattered. Lost in pain she never asked for. 'But she survives… 'Today is a sacred reminder: we are not defined by what was done to us—we are defined by the fire it forged within us. By how we rise. By how we protect the little girl who still lives inside us, fiercely and unapologetically. 'I will never let anyone silence her again. I wake up for her. I fight for her. And every day, I choose to stand in my power. 'To every woman reading this: you are not alone. You are not broken. You are becoming.' She faced widespread media scrutiny and was labeled everything from a 'child bride' to a 'w***e' for marrying a man 34 years her senior, all of which impacted her body image and mental health. The couple went on to appear in a string of reality TV shows such as Couples Therapy, Celebrity Big Brother and Hollywood Hillbillies. This comes just as Stodden shared a note about 'coming back' while touching on her 'strength and ambition' following her teen wedding scandal from over a decade ago. Stodden's note to her Insta Stories was powerful. 'She's coming back to herself... Look at her,' began the passage. 'Everything that's happened in her life, she's f***ing handled. She works hard. She is strong, she is ambitious, she is resilient. She is genuine and loyal. 'Anyone who doesn't value what she brings to the table, doesn't deserve her. She's seeing her worth. She's living life on her terms. She's coming back to herself.' The quote was from Women Of The Future. Last month she talked body shaming as she has been trolled for over a decade about her shape. 'The only thing wide about me is my mouth — so let me use it: Our bodies are so torn apart by people hiding behind their devises — it's honestly eww!!!!' began the documentary star. 'I don't vibe with women who do not support other women. Our bodies are all different. They come in different shapes and sizes— if you can't vibe, we can't ride.' Her hashtag was for 'body confidence' as she added, 'Share the love you butterfly.' ✨ The former teen bride is wed to movie producer Jared Safier at the Casa de Monte Vista hotel in Palm Springs, California. It was in a 'last-minute' ceremony, she said. Courtney began dating the Emmy-winning TV producer in summer 2023 after meeting on the set of a film project and they were engaged by June 2024. She told the outlet that she and Jared felt now was the 'perfect time' to get married as both of their families were in Los Angeles for the Thanksgiving holiday. 'We planned on getting married, and we didn't have a date. We just kind of looked at each other, and we're the same kind of crazy. We just looked at each other and we're just like, 'This is the perfect time to do it,' she explained.
National Post
4 days ago
- Business
- National Post
TicketManager Aims to Accelerate Category Growth and Innovation with $110M Investment from Valeas Capital Partners
Article content CALABASAS, Calif. — TicketManager, a global leader in event ticket and guest management solutions for the corporate enterprise, today announced Valeas Capital Partners ('Valeas'), a growth-oriented private-equity firm, has acquired a majority stake in the company. Under the terms of the agreement, Valeas is committing $110 million to support TicketManager's strategic growth plans. TicketManager Co-Founder and CEO Tony Knopp and COO Ken Hanscom will retain a minority interest in the Company. Article content Article content Founded in 2007, TicketManager is the category leader in providing software and services to manage end-to-end event ticket workflow and guest experiences. Serving as the central hub and system of record for data-driven organizations, the platform streamlines every step of the ticket management process. Every year, companies spend more than $600 billion on customer entertainment, yet 43% of corporate tickets are never used and fewer than 20% of organizations leverage modern software to optimize those investments and mitigate compliance risk. Article content Implementing best practices in process and technology with TicketManager has a proven ROI driven by eliminating thousands of hours of manual work, boosting utilization of ticket assets by high value customers, elevating guest and employee satisfaction, and providing real-time analytics for C-suite visibility. TicketManager has built the category and is the trusted partner of choice for over 500 of the largest global brands. The platform integrates seamlessly with approximately 400 venues and teams worldwide. Article content 'Live events are an important investment for businesses of all sizes. Whether major global sponsorships, naming rights for stadiums, luxury suites or even a few season tickets for the local team, companies use them to attract and keep customers while building their brands. But in today's market, many companies struggle with growing pressure to show the value of their ticket spending,' said Tony Knopp, CEO and Co-Founder of TicketManager. 'We knew there was a better way, and that's why we created TicketManager – to make company tickets easy and prove the return on investment with cutting edge technology and services.' Article content 'In today's environment where investments into customer entertainment are increasingly viewed as a critical driver of client engagement, businesses are prioritizing measurable returns on investment. TicketManager has established itself as the category leader in its space, helping deliver actionable insights and analytics to businesses that link ticket usage to business outcomes,' said Ed Woiteshek, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Valeas Capital Partners. 'With its innovative platform and strong customer base, we believe TicketManager is well-positioned to capitalize on increasing demand for data-driven event management solutions and look forward to supporting their strategic growth plans.' Article content Mr. Knopp continued, 'Valeas shares our focus on partnership and long-term vision. Their experience scaling high-growth, tech-enabled businesses will be helpful as we execute our growth plan, build the category and scale our company.' Article content The founders of Valeas have a proven track record of partnering with high-quality, tech forward, growth-oriented businesses that are at inflection points in their growth journey. At and prior to Valeas, relevant companies they have partnered with include DoubleClick, CarProof, Deliveroo, Ren and Well. Article content The transaction is expected to close in June 2025. Article content TicketManager is a leading event- and guest-management platform that empowers companies to make client entertainment easy and drive greater return on investment. It offers convenient and simple technology to manage corporate sports and entertainment tickets, create exceptional guest life-cycle experiences, and measure effectiveness. Article content TicketManager is trusted by more than 500 global brands including Verizon, FedEx, Adidas, Anheuser-Busch, and Mastercard. It is an official partner of numerous professional and collegiate sports organizations, including franchises in the National Football League, National Basketball Association, National Hockey League, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, and programs throughout the National Collegiate Athletics Association. For more information visit Article content Valeas Capital Partners is a San Francisco-based mid-market private equity firm focused on growth-buyout partnerships backing industry-leading management teams. Valeas is developing a concentrated portfolio of growth-oriented, tech-enabled businesses in sectors where its team has deep industry expertise. Leveraging the team's experience as both investors and operators, Valeas seeks to prioritize strong collaboration with portfolio company management teams to create lasting market leaders and value for investors. Valeas focuses on three primary sectors: healthcare, financial services and data & technology. Representative investments include: CINQCARE, Sequoia Financial Group, Baker Tilly, and Ren. For more information visit Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kourtney Kardashian posts bikini selfie as she shares snaps of ‘long weekend' with Travis Barker
Kourtney Kardashian appeared to be shaking off the drama on Tuesday as she shared photos from Memorial Day weekend amid her 'war' with ex Scott Disick. The star, 47, uploaded a slideshow to Instagram that featured a sexy bikini selfie as well as glimpses into her home life with husband Travis Barker, 49. In another shot, Kourtney rocked a 'Travis' T-shirt and flashed her massive diamond wedding ring as she snapped a photo of herself in a Rolls-Royce. Kourtney's 'long weekend' also consisted of a cruise around Calabasas with Travis in his vintage Chevrolet truck. She even shared an up-close look at the vehicle's custom interior featuring plaid orange upholstery. The star made sure to add various outtakes from her luxurious, sprawling mansion in Calabasas. There was an artistic shot of what appeared to be her and Travis's bedroom with fluffy white bedding and a framed black and white piece of art. Kourtney went on to post a scenic photo of her huge backyard pool overlooking mountains. Also included in the slideshow was a photo of what appeared her and Travis's one-year-old son Rocky's scooter sitting idly in the hallway of their home. Artistic: There was a shot of what appeared to be her and Travis' bedroom with fluffy white bedding and a framed black and white piece of art Mood: Kourtney went on to post scenic photos of her huge backyard and her dining room While things at home with Travis may be peaceful, a source recently dished to that Kourtney and Scott are at odds over co-parenting. Rumors of a co-parenting war between the exes kicked off last week after Kourtney sparked fury after she discussed her controversial approach to parenting with her sister Khloe Kardashian for an interview on her podcast, Khloe In Wonder Land. Kourtney opened up about not conforming to what's expected of a family as she claimed her children want to be homeschooled. Fans branded her 'out of touch' and harshly accused her of being the 'dumbest of the sisters.' 'Why do kids f***ing go to school?' Kourtney asked, adding that it is a 'dated' practice. The comments infuriated Scott, 42, who found them 'irresponsible,' according to sources, who claim he is struggling to recognize his ex of late. 'Scott strongly disagrees with Kourtney's parenting style and finds her comments irresponsible,' one insider told 'Scott values hard work and sees school as essential and would never allow his kids to not attend.' Kourtney was one of the only Kardashian sisters to attend college. She started her bachelor's degree at the traditional Southern Methodist University in Texas before graduating from the party school University of Arizona. But she's made it clear that she no longer believes attending school in person is important. Scott, who 'feels Kourtney has changed,' will have his children homeschooled 'over his dead body.' The father-of-three, who still appears on the family reality show, is also said to have issues with the influence of Kourtney's step-children. 'Life at Kourtney and Travis's house can be chaotic and Scott is especially uneasy with the influence of Travis's daughter, Alabama,' the source said. 'He makes clear that while Travis may be Rocky's dad, he will never be a father to his kids.' NewL Kourtney married Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker in 2022, before welcoming their son in November 2023
