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Daily Mail
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Boris Becker's pregnant wife Lilian, 35, cradles her blossoming bump in a chic mini dress as she joins the tennis star, 57, at a bash in Berlin
Boris Becker 's pregnant wife Lillian lovingly cradled her blossoming bump as the couple attended an event for online retailer Fenster in Berlin on Thursday. The former tennis star and father-of-four, 57, and his wife, 35, who confirmed they were expecting their first child together last month, beamed as they hit the red carpet. Lilian was the epitome of chic in a lilac plaid co-ord which boasted a mini dress and cropped blazer adored with gold accessories. Slipping her feet into stylish cream sling backs she completed the ensemble with a perfectly complementing snakeskin handbag. Meanwhile Boris went for a smart causal look and opted for navy suit which he wore without a tie and teamed with trainers. Following the couple's pregnancy announcement, they celebrated Boris's 40th anniversary of winning Wimbledon in 1985, the pair jetted off on a romantic holiday to Portofino, Italy. Lilian looked radiant as she posed for snaps in a sleek white swimsuit on the trip, as well as showing off her baby bump for the first time. It came less than one year after the couple's lavish wedding ceremony in Portofino, Italy, that Boris's youngest children - 23-year-old daughter Anna and son, Amadeus, 15 - skipped. Boris, who currently lives in Milan with Lilian, has been married twice before and has four children in total. He welcomed his firstborn, a son named Noah Gabriel, now 30, in 1994 with his wife Barbara Feltus. Their second child, Elias Balthasar, was born in 1999. The ex-couple separated after Boris had a one-night stand with Russian model Angela Ermakova during an encounter at London restaurant Nobu the same year. In an interview for the film, Boris said he left Barbara after she kept bringing up his affair with Angela as he appeared to suggest their marriage broke down because she used his infidelity as a 'joker card' during arguments. 'For months nobody knew yet [about the baby],' he said. 'But then every little thing we discussed, she came back with the joker card and said: 'You shut the f*** up, because if the world knew what you had done, you are lost.' Boris and Barbara's divorce was finalised in 2001 after agreeing a £10million settlement. Meanwhile Boris went for a smart causal look and opted for navy suit which he wore without a tie and teamed with trainers His second marriage to Dutch former model Lily Kerssenberg also ended acrimoniously when the pair split after nine years in 2018. In 2023, Lily alleged that Boris 'threw me and our son' Amadeus out of the house in an interview with German media outlet Bild, adding: 'I left him in 2018 and he can't forgive me for that.' 'When I left five years ago, he took away my house and car keys,' the actress continued. 'He threw me and our son out of the house. I didn't have a penny in cash, didn't know where to go. We spent the first night on a bench in a cafe.' At the time, she also alleged that Boris 'doesn't pay a penny in child support' and rarely saw his son but added 'I believe that he loves' him. Boris with his second wife, Dutch former model Lily Kerssenberg (centre) with his two sons - Noah (left) and Elias (right) - from his marriage to Barbara Feltus (not pictured) Boris has since found love again with his now-wife Lilian and they tied the knot in front of 150 guests during a lavish, three-day wedding in Portofino last September - but his kids Anna and Amadeus skipped the celebration. While Noah, 30, and Elias, 25, attended the festivities in Portofino as Boris's best men, both Anna and Amadeus were missing from the wedding party. It is not clear why the pair, who are seemingly now on good terms with their father, weren't invited - especially after Boris publicly spoke of how 'proud' he is of both children.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Dreaming of a Ferrari? Here's why you must 'own' one before you can own one
Entrepreneur Jeff Fenster reveals the exclusive, rule-laden process of buying a Ferrari—where owning a used model is a prerequisite to buying new. From background checks and resale restrictions to brand loyalty and anti-Lamborghini bias, Ferrari's elitist ownership norms fascinate many. Fenster's viral insight exposes how money alone isn't enough—you must earn Ferrari's trust to join its elite club. Podcaster Jeff Fenster revealed the elite, invite-only process of buying a Ferrari—where owning a used (often pricier) model is a prerequisite to buying new. Ferrari's tightly controlled ownership rules, from background checks to banning modifications and rival car brands, create an exclusive club where wealth alone isn't enough—loyalty, discretion, and prestige are key to entry. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Ferrari Initiation: You Can't Choose Ferrari—Ferrari Chooses You A Marque That Monitors You Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Owning a Ferrari isn't like owning any other car. It's like joining an exclusive society—think the Vatican, but with horsepower. No Lambo Lovers Allowed Ferrari's long-standing feud with Lamborghini takes a very real toll on Ferrari aspirants. No Pink Paint, No Covered Badge, No DIY Mods The Unwritten Ferrari Code Buying your first Ferrari doesn't make you a full-fledged member. It merely opens the door. Mystery, Ritual, and the Smile of a Lifetime Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads It's a tale that sounds too elite, too outrageous, and too Italian to be true—but entrepreneur and podcast host Jeff Fenster swears by it. In a now-viral Instagram video, Fenster revealed a surprising truth about Ferrari that has fascinated and frustrated luxury car aspirants for years: you can't simply buy a new Ferrari—you must earn the privilege to own one. And that means, paradoxically, buying a used one first—often at a higher iconic Italian automaker has turned exclusivity into an art form, guarding its cars with a fortress of rules, rituals, and red tape. And in this world, your wallet is never your passport. It's your reputation, history, and commitment to the Ferrari 'family' that Fenster strolled into a Ferrari dealership years ago, he didn't expect to be laughed at. All he wanted was to put his name down for the newly announced Ferrari SUV. But the response was swift and sobering: 'Have you ever owned a Ferrari?' the dealer asked. When Fenster said no, he was politely (and firmly) told he wasn't eligible. The kicker? Even used Ferraris cost more than new ones, simply because they serve as the gateway to the brand's ultra-exclusive wasn't about stock availability. It was about pedigree. In Ferrari's world, you can't drive their latest masterpiece unless you've first proven yourself worthy with an older model—at a a Ferrari isn't like owning any other car. It's like joining an exclusive society—think the Vatican, but with horsepower. New buyers undergo extensive background checks. Whispers within the industry say that older men with clean driving histories and scandal-free profiles are preferred. And just because you can afford it doesn't mean you'll get after you've made it in, Ferrari still controls what you do with the car. You usually can't resell it within the first year, and if you do wish to part ways, the company demands to be informed first. Flip it for a profit, and you risk being blacklisted for long-standing feud with Lamborghini takes a very real toll on aspirants. If you happen to own a Lambo—no matter how many Ferraris you've bought—you might never make it to the VIP list for limited edition releases. It's brand loyalty or forget those flashy YouTubers and reality stars. Ferrari has no appetite for loud personalities who treat the car as a prop. If your online persona doesn't align with the brand's image of sophistication and restraint, you're to tweak your ride? Think again. Ferrari is famously obsessive about keeping its designs 'perfect.' Customization outside the official channels is frowned upon, and even simple changes—like unconventional paint jobs or covering the Ferrari badge—can earn you a stern letter from Maranello, or worse, a place on the company's dreaded repairs and maintenance must go through Ferrari-approved garages using Ferrari parts. Anything else? Warranty your first Ferrari doesn't make you a full-fledged member. It merely opens the door. To be truly embraced by the Ferrari elite, you're expected to attend events, rub shoulders with fellow Ferraristas, and—unsurprisingly—buy more cars. Four Ferraris, according to popular belief, is the magic number to even be considered for special edition whatever you do, don't badmouth Ferrari. Criticize the brand—even with evidence—and you're done. Ask rapper 50 Cent or automotive journalist Chris Harris, both of whom faced the wrath of the brand's guardians for daring to speak a 2014 Wired interview, millionaire entrepreneur Robert Herjavec likened Ferrari ownership to a religious experience. 'It's kind of like the Vatican,' he said. 'There are a lot of trinkets you have to wear, and a lot of rings you have to kiss.'The payoff, however, is pure magic. 'It's the most beautiful thing ever created by human hands,' Herjavec said of his prized LaFerrari. 'I could be having the worst day in the world, I see that car and it makes me smile.'And that's perhaps the best explanation for Ferrari's cult-like allure. In an age where most things—status, luxury, even identity—can be bought or faked, Ferrari remains one of the last few brands that says: earn if you're dreaming of that Prancing Horse on your garage floor, remember—it's not just a car. It's a calling.
Axios
09-03-2025
- Business
- Axios
How Gen Z is thinking about AI at work
Gen Z workers are approaching generative AI with a mix of caution and optimism. Why it matters: Today's young workers are starting their careers during a massive technological revolution. The big picture: Employers and HR pros say they're willing to take chances on otherwise less qualified candidates if they have AI experience, Christine Cruzvergara, chief education strategy officer at entry-level job platform Handshake, tells Axios. Gen Z "is likely to be the generation that is going to help teach the rest of the workforce GenAI," Cruzvergara adds. "They're more comfortable with it, they don't mind experimenting with it." The share of job descriptions on Handshake mentioning generative AI more than tripled from 2023 to 2024 — but still represented fewer than 1% of listings in April 2024. Case in point: Avalon Fenster, 23, taught herself how to use AI in her personal and professional life — then wound up showing her older coworkers the lay of the land during internships. Fenster now runs a platform called Internship Girl, which uses AI to help provide career resources to about 350,000 young women from more than 100 countries. She promotes AI to level the professional playing field, especially for first-generation college students or non-native English speakers. Threat level: Fenster, now a law student, is concerned about AI's impact on critical thinking skills, and wants companies and schools to provide AI literacy training. "Even as a young person who is native to these tools, even as someone who advocates for them, I do have concerns over the way that it impacts our ability to think independently, formulate ideas, communicate ideas," she says. AI's environmental toll is a turnoff for other young people. "I personally took a stand to not use AI because of the climate impact," says Katya Danziger, a 25-year-old computer science student and research assistant at Parsons, who stopped using AI chatbots about six months ago. Each time you ask ChatGPT a question Axios' Scott Rosenberg reports, you're using much more energy than you would for a Google query. Career impact is also a Gen Z concern. In a recent Pew survey, 35% of U.S. workers between 18 and 29 said they think AI will lead to fewer job opportunities. Yes, but:"Sometimes having a little bit of nervousness around the fact that it might impact your career is not a bad thing," Cruzvergara says. "It keeps you on your toes a little bit, and makes it so that you're ready and nimble." Go deeper: AI jobs on the rise, new LinkedIn report finds
