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Pink Villa
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Samantha Ruth Prabhu styles Rs 28,66,364 Hermès bag with denim jeans, getting her travel fashion right at airport
Among all the occasions when celebs make appearances, the airport looks have been our favorite. From casual to glamorous, the airport fashion runway has witnessed actors walking in all their glory and glam. And the recent look we're talking about here is by Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who prioritized comfort and opted for something basic with the luxurious addition of a Hermes bag. Excited to know the full deets? Then, let's dive into it! On the Saturday morning, May 31, Samantha Ruth Prabhu was snapped at Mumbai airport, wearing a knit top with full sleeves and a round neck. With the lightweight fabric, the top was perfect for keeping the travel attire relaxed without compromising on style. From coffee dates to shopping and traveling, this wardrobe pick seems to be the finest choice to appear casual but definitely not boring! Keeping her outfit balanced, she paired her casual piece with the straight-leg denim jeans, which gave her an easy airport look while adding the right length to her frame. What enhanced her appearance even more was her eye for the right style. It's definitely worth taking notes on. Styling it right, she added equally striking and minimal accessories to her look. The long necklace rested beautifully on her top, whereas the gold hoop earrings seamlessly tied the whole appearance together. The best part was the travel-friendly Hermès bag, costing Rs 28,66,364. Her hair was tied into a sleek ponytail, and the black sunglasses added a cool touch. For the face, she didn't indulge in much of a makeup glam and kept things subtle, flaunting her natural beauty. The flawless glow on her face was unmissable, and she just completed her look by painting her lips with lip balm. And for footwear, she added a bold edge with brown boot heels. The Citadel actress's airport appearance served as a masterclass on nailing casual traveling fashion in a knit top, denim jeans, and a luxurious bag. The combination was mind-blowing and worth recreating.
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
A Miami real estate expert tells us how to invest in South Florida
A few years ago, one way to successfully invest in Miami was to buy property at pre-construction prices. Then came the 2008 crisis, the market crash, and just as things were beginning to calm, COVID-19 hit. Miami then became a dreamscape, and for a moment, many South Florida homeowners became millionaires as home values skyrocketed. That's where the myth of inaccessible Miami — the one that is only a land of millionaires — arose. First came the celebrities, then the hedge fund crowd and executives from large companies that began to relocated to Miami, such as Citadel. The fact that celebrities like David and Victoria Beckham will pay $72 million for a residence on North Bay Road, the millionaires' enclave in Miami Beach, sealed the deal. The area was once home to Jennifer Lopez and Phil Collins and today model Karlie Kloss and her husband Joshua Kushner are some of the many high net worth residents. This time, Miami Oculto wants to delve into the secrets of real estate in Miami, the neighborhoods that have undergone the greatest transformation in recent years, such as Wynwood, and those that are on their way up, so you should invest now. Our guest for this episode is Venezuelan real estate agent Carlos Eduardo Rojas, a broker with Miami Riches, who began investing upon arriving in the city 25 years ago and now has the experience to know where to invest. 'I don't sell properties, I sell Miami,' is a phrase Rojas likes to say. In fact, he once sold six apartments on a flight from Miami to London. Listen to the podcast here: The ugly side of real estate money In a Miami where flash and ostentation often sell, Rojas follows the advice of one of his seasoned clients: 'Ugly things with potential are where the money is. There isn't much money in beautiful things.' But there are several ways to profit in real estate, and we explore those in this podcast, with specific questions: Why is return on investment so important?Why do you have to be cautious about how much you invest?Is it because you won't see the return?Why does depreciation matter? 'The formula isn't just to buy something cheap,' Rojas warns. 'Because you don't want to buy something cheap and wait 50 years.' The key is identifying the areas in Miami most likely to appreciate. To that end, Rojas shares key criteria for predicting the future of real estate in the city. Where Are the Million-Dollar Areas in Miami? We also talk about the islands where celebrities live, and how the definition of a million-dollar property in Miami has evolved. We discuss where the wealthiest buyers come from — and ask questions like: Where do Gloria and Emilio Estefan live?Where is Shakira's house in Miami?Did you know one of the luxury apartments Lionel Messi bought has a terrace the size of a typical Miami home? To wrap up, we offer some real estate wisdom. One tip: if you don't want to overpay in an area that hasn't taken off yet, follow the foreign capital — but not where it's already landed. Look for areas people haven't started talking about yet. But where are those areas? And how can you recognize them? Watch the podcast video here: You can watch all episodes of the Miami Oculto podcast on YouTube on the el Nuevo Herald website. Find all episodes of the Miami Oculto podcast on your favorite audio platform: Spotify Podcast, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Amazon Music.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Telegram to Raise $1.5B Through Bond Sale Backed by BlackRock and Citadel: WSJ
Messaging platform Telegram is raising at least $1.5 billion through a new bond offering. The firm is raising the funds through a five-year bond with a 9% yield, which has drawn interest from both returning investors such as the world's largest asset manager BlackRock and Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund Mubadala, as well as new entrants including hedge fund Citadel, the Wall Street Journal reports citing sources with the deal. The proceeds will be used to repurchase debt from Telegram's earlier bond issuance in 2021, due next March. The new bonds are convertible into equity at a discount if Telegram goes public. Telegram originally developed layer 1 network TON, before making it an independent operation. In April, tokenization firm Libre said it plans to tokenize $500 million worth of Telegram debt on TON as Telegram Bond Fund (TBF).Telegram reportedly has over 1 billion monthly active users and 15 million paid subscribers, having doubled the figure in one year according to Durov. Financially, the firm turned a corner in 2024, reporting a $540 million profit on $1.4 billion in revenue, up from a $173 million loss in 2023, the WSJ wrote. It projects a profit of more than $700 million for 2025. Telegram has grown its revenue by expanding its ad business and introducing features like in-app digital gifts and a platform for developers to build apps and bots. Telegram and Citadel did not immediately respond to requests for comment. 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
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First Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Deepika Padukone vs ‘Animal' director Sandeep Vanga for ‘Spirit': How is gender pay gap a yawning maw?
Reportedly, Deepika Padukone wanted 20 crores and a cut of the profit, her lines to be dubbed and 8 hours of work per day. But how is she wrong? Her demands are not justified as per Sandeep Vanga. But when it comes to male actors a whopping amount is considered to be normal. According to a report by _Track Tollywoo_d published in Hindustan Times, Allu Arjun charged a whopping ₹300 crore for Pushpa 2: The Rule, his much-anticipated upcoming film. Given that big films like Jawan and Kanguva had budgets of ₹300 crore, this is an astronomical amount, making Arjun India's highest-paid actor. The Telugu star surpassed Rajinikanth, who earned ₹250 crore for Jailer, and Vijay earned a similar amount for Leo. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Gender pay Gap in the entertainment industry A failed negotiation has been turned into a different story by 'Animal' director Sandeep pay gap across industries remains a yawning maw. During the Citadel launch in India Priyanka Chopra opened up on the issue of pay disparity for actresses in the movie business. The actress revealed that only now, after being in the industry for more than 20 years, she is getting paid equal to her male counterparts and that is for her latest web show Citadel. She went on to state that when she was actively working in India, she couldn't have asked for equal pay. She only asked for a little bit more than what she was being paid, but even that wouldn't work for her. More from Entertainment Netflix to return with The Royals Season 2 despite mixed reviews; most loved shows Black Warrant & Maamla Legal Hai also make a comeback Even Kriti Sanon during an exclusive interview with Firstpost once said, 'It's still there. It will take time to have a balance. There are a lot of things involved in it. It is not just the producers. It's also how you pitch a film. Someone needs to take the risk of mounting the film on a woman's shoulder at a certain scale. When you put it at a certain scale you might get a lot more audience than you generally get." She explained that when you shoot a male actor lead film whether it is a Sooryavanshi or Animal, the way the mounting of the hero happens it's like larger than life. It is something which is aspirational and draws in a lot of people. Gangubai Kathiawadi was one such film where I felt that after a while there was so much mounting of a woman actor in that scale. And it was really exciting to see. It did give the numbers – the hundred crore profit. But of course, nothing justifies the amount of difference in the pay that is there in the industry.' Gender pay gay a global phenomenon Not just Bollywood or Tollywood, the gender pay gap world over just stinks. Sharon Stone once said at the Red Sea Film Festival 2022, 'The difference between her Basic Instinct salary and that of co-star Michael Douglas meant she was not able to feel secure after the film made her famous. 'I made $500,000, and Michael Douglas made $14m.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In conversation with the Basic Instinct actor Sharon Stone with Firstpost during that time, she mentioned, 'would like to have directed' after her breakthrough role in Paul Verhoeven's erotic thriller Basic Instinct in 1992, but wasn't allowed to do so due to her gender. At the Red Sea International Film Festival, Sharon Stone said, 'I went to the studio and asked them for a small budget,' said Stone. 'And I was laughed out of the room; I was told 'women don't direct'.' What Sandeep Reddy Vanga had to say? Sandeep Reddy Vanga turned around the story for everyone with his viral post where he slammed actress Deepika Padukone after her exit from his upcoming movie Spirit featuring Prabhas. Taking to X, the Animal director shared a cryptic tweet. The director didn't mention Deepika Padukone but slammed her for her 'dirty PR games' and revealing some parts of her film's story. 'When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) between us. But by doing this, You've 'DISCLOSED' the person that you are…Putting down a Younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for? As a filmmaker, I put years of hard work behind my craft & for me, filmmaking is everything. You didn't get it. You won't get it. You will never get it," Vanga wrote. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Wall Street Journal
3 days ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Telegram Set to Raise $1.5 Billion in Bond Issue Despite CEO's Legal Woes
When messaging app Telegram was pitching a bond sale in the U.S. earlier this month, its chief executive was stuck in France facing criminal charges. That hasn't stopped the company from winning over investors. Telegram on Wednesday is set to raise at least $1.5 billion in a bond issue, according to people familiar with the matter, winning support from both new and existing backers. The deal is a sign investors remain willing to back Telegram despite the legal jeopardy facing Pavel Durov, who faces preliminary charges in France of refusing to cooperate with investigations into illegal activity such as child pornography on his app. Durov and Telegram dispute French officials' contention that the company was uncooperative with criminal probes. Telegram is set to price the five-year bond at a 9% yield, the people said. It plans to use the proceeds to buy back remaining debt from bonds it issued in 2021, which are due to mature next March. The company previously bought back roughly $400 million of those bonds with cash. Among the investors are existing Telegram bondholders, including U.S.-based asset manager BlackRock and Abu Dhabi's state-owned investment company, Mubadala, the people said. New investors are expected to include hedge-fund firm Citadel among others, the people said. Like with Telegram's earlier bond issue, investors in the new bond will have the option to convert their debt into shares at a discount if the company decides to go public. An initial public offering, though, is seen as unlikely in the near term given Durov's legal uncertainty and market volatility. While Durov has been released on bail, he is barred from leaving France without permission while the investigation continues. Durov asked on May 12 for a special exemption to visit the U.S. for negotiations with investors, but the request was denied because the reason for the trip was 'neither compelling nor justified,' French prosecutors said. French officials previously allowed Durov to travel in March and April to Dubai, where he lives and where Telegram is based. In 2021, both France and the United Arab Emirates granted citizenship to Durov, who was born in Russia. It remains unclear how long Durov will be stuck in France. In the French system, preliminary charges kick off a lengthy probe by investigating magistrates, who will decide whether to send the case to trial or drop the charges. 'We complied with all the binding legal requests we received. So up until this day, we don't understand what we did wrong,' Durov said via video from France at a conference Tuesday in Oslo. Against the backdrop of the legal jeopardy, Telegram has continued growing. In March, Durov said the app hit 1 billion users active each month. On Tuesday, he said the app had more than 15 million paid subscribers, doubling in the past year. Telegram has told investors it generated a profit of roughly $540 million for 2024 on revenue of $1.4 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. That is up from a loss of $173 million on revenue of $342 million in 2023, according to financial statements seen by The Wall Street Journal. For 2025, Telegram is projecting a profit of more than $700 million on revenue of $2 billion, people familiar with the matter said. Telegram's financials have been buoyed by partnerships with developers that build apps and bots on top of the company's services, in-app purchases of digital 'stars' to send gifts and buy services, on top of its advertising business. Write to Sam Schechner at and Ben Dummett at
