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New York Post
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Ex-PepsiCo exec who claimed he invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos loses defamation lawsuit against snack giant
PepsiCo won the dismissal of a lawsuit by a former executive who said the food and beverage company defrauded and defamed him by denying that he invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos. In a decision on Wednesday, US District Judge John Holcomb said Richard Montanez, who retired from PepsiCo in 2019 to become a full-time motivational speaker, did not show that PepsiCo and its Frito-Lay unit intentionally reneged on a promise to tell the 'true story' of how he created the popular spicy chips. The Santa Ana, Calif.-based judge also said PepsiCo did not defame Montanez by allegedly refusing in 2023 to assist in a documentary about his life unless it debunked his claim. 3 Richard Montanez, who retired from PepsiCo in 2019 to become a full-time motivational speaker, had his lawsuit against his former employer tossed. GC Images Holcomb said the actual malice standard for defamation, requiring knowledge of falsity or reckless disregard for the truth, was appropriate based on Montanez's describing himself as 'part of the cultural canon' through two best-selling books and a hit movie directed by Eva Longoria. Lawyers for Montanez did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Thursday. Camille Vasquez, a lawyer for Purchase, NY-based PepsiCo, declined to comment. Montanez began in 1976 as a Frito-Lay janitor in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., and rose to become PepsiCo's vice president of multicultural marketing and sales. He said he sparked what became Flamin' Hot Cheetos around 1989, when took unflavored Cheetos home to experiment with seasonings and 'drew inspiration' from elote, a Mexican grilled corn seasoned with chili powder. PepsiCo introduced Flamin' Hot Cheetos in 1992, and made it a multibillion-dollar brand. 3 Montanez said he sparked what became Flamin' Hot Cheetos around 1989. Mdv Edwards – Montanez said he once booked 35 speaking engagements annually at $10,000 to $50,000 each but lost most bookings after a Los Angeles Times article in May 2021 in which Frito-Lay rejected the 'urban legend' that he invented the snack chips. Frito-Lay later said its comments were misconstrued, and it had no reason to doubt Montanez's efforts to create new Cheetos products. The newspaper defended its reporting. 3 A scene from the 2023 film 'Flamin Hot,' which was directed by Eva Longoria. AP Montanez's story about Flamin' Hot Cheetos was told in Longoria's 2023 film 'Flamin' Hot' and in two memoirs. The case is Martinez v PepsiCo Inc et al, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, No. 24-01792.
Daily Mail
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Eva Longoria is ever the doting mum as steps out for morning stroll with son Santiago, 6, and husband José Bastón during Cannes Film Festival
Eva Longoria looked every inch of the glamorous mother as she enjoyed a morning stroll with her husband José Bastón and their son Santiago in Cannes during the 78th annual Film Festival. The actress, 50, showcased her incredible figure in a crossover halterneck dress that clung to her curves and boasted ruched detailing to highlight her tiny waist. The petite star boosted her 5ft2 frame with a pair of silver high heels, to match her sparkly hoop earrings and styled her signature long brown hair in bouncy waves. Eva beamed as she doted on her six-year-old son, wrapping an arm around him as the youngster avidly played on her phone. The Flamin' Hot director was later spotted heading back to the Hotel Martinez, walking hand-in-hand with Santiago and husband José. The Mexican businessman, 56, cut a dashing figure in a grey suit complete with a burgundy pocket square, teamed with a pink button-up shirt and sunglasses. Eva Longoria looked every inch of the glamorous mother as she enjoyed a morning stroll with her husband José Bastón and their son Santiago in Cannes during the 78th annual Film Festival The actress, 50, showcased her incredible figure in a crossover halterneck dress that clung to her curves and boasted ruched detailing to highlight her tiny waist The petite star boosted her 5ft2 frame with a pair of silver high heels, to match her sparkly hoop earrings and styled her signature long brown hair in bouncy waves Eva and José have been married for almost a decade - first getting together in 2013, before tying the knot in May 2016 and welcoming Santiago two years later. Reflecting on falling for the media mogul, Eva told People in 2017: 'It was like the cliché angels singing, and there was a glow around him, and it was immediate chemistry. 'He was the most handsome man I'd ever seen. He was so charismatic, charming, sweet, and funny. I thought, "Who is this guy?!" 'I want to yell from the highest mountaintop about everything that goes on with us because I'm so happy and excited to be with a person as kind as Pepe is. 'He is probably one of the first men I've dated that has been older and established and, basically, a grown-up.' This year's Cannes Film Festival is taking place in the wake of Trump´s vow to enact tariffs on international films. Cannes, where filmmakers, sales agents and journalists gather from around the world, is the Olympics of the big screen, with its own golden prize, the Palme d´Or, to give out at the end. Filmmakers come from nearly every corner of the globe to showcase their films while dealmakers work through the night to sell finished films or packaged productions to various territories. Eva beamed as she doted on her six-year-old son, wrapping an arm around him as the youngster avidly played on her phone The Flamin' Hot director was later spotted heading back to the Hotel Martinez, walking hand-in-hand with Santiago and husband José The Mexican businessman, 56, cut a dashing figure in a grey suit complete with a burgundy pocket square, teamed with a pink button-up shirt and sunglasses 'You release a film into that Colosseum-like situation,' says Brazilian director Kleber Mendonça Filho, who´s returning to Cannes with 'The Secret Agent, a thriller set during Brazil´s dictatorship. 'You´ve got to really prepare for the whole experience because it´s quite intense - not very far from the feeling of approaching a roller coaster as you go up the steps at the Palais.' Trump sent shock waves through Hollywood and the international film community when he announced on May 4 that all movies "produced in Foreign Lands" will face 100% tariffs. The White House has said no final decisions have been made. Options being explored include federal incentives for U.S.-based productions, rather than tariffs. But the announcement was a reminder of how international tensions can destabilize even the oldest cultural institutions. The Cannes Film Festival originally emerged in the World War II years, when the rise of fascism in Italy led to the founding of an alternative to the then-government controlled Venice Film Festival. In the time since, Cannes´ resolute commitment to cinema has made it a beacon to filmmakers. Countless directors have come to make their name. This year is no different, though some of the first-time filmmakers at Cannes are already particularly well-known. Kristen Stewart (The Chronology of Water), Scarlett Johansson (Eleanor the Great) and Harris Dickinson (Urchin) will all be unveiling their feature directorial debuts in Cannes´ Un Certain Regard sidebar section. The much-anticipated eighth and final instalment of Mission Impossible was one of the earlier premieres on this year's Cannes calendar, with its glitzy red carpet taking place on Wednesday. Eva and José have been married for almost a decade - first getting together in 2013, before tying the knot in May 2016 and welcoming Santiago two years later (pictured in 2015) Meanwhile Scarlett's directorial debut Eleanor The Great, will be unveiled on May 20. However, in the wake of his legal battle with former co-star Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni is not expected to attend. Over recent years the star-studded extravaganza has arguably won more attention for the outfits worn by its celebrity guests than the roster of feature films being screened on the Croisette. But new nudity rules, devised for 'the sake of decency,' have been implemented at this year's festival. According to organisers, the austere move is an attempt to stifle the celebrity trend for 'naked dresses' - namely provocative outfits that reveal considerably more than they conceal - on the red carpet. 'For decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as any other area of the festival,' states a Cannes festival document. 'The festival welcoming teams will be obligated to prohibit red carpet access to anyone not respecting these rules.' The surprise new policy features in a recent festival-goers charter - released with a series of outlines regarding expected public behaviour. Guests are expected to converge on the Grand Auditorium Louis Lumière for some of the highest profile film screenings across a packed two-week schedule in Cannes. The much-anticipated eighth and final instalment of Mission Impossible was one of the earlier premieres on this year's Cannes calendar, with its glitzy red carpet taking place on Wednesday (Tom Cruise pictured) It's understood that the iconic venue now adopts a more conservative dress code, with suits, dinner jackets and floor-length evening gowns generally favoured over headline grabbing ensembles. Classic little black dresses, cocktail dresses, pant-suits, dressy tops and elegant sandals, 'with or without a heel', will also be permitted. While the decision to implement a more stringent policy will be a first, it is not known if French TV broadcasters, wary of airing nudity, played a role in its enforcement. Major red carpet events, including the Cannes Film Festival, are aired in France by France Télévisions Recently attracting more models and influencers than actors and filmmakers, the annual ceremony has seen an increase in risque red carpet fashion statements. In 2021, American supermodel Bella Hadid bared her cleavage in a plunging black gown while attending a screening of Tre Piani (Three Floors). She pulled a similar stunt three years later, with guests at the 2024 gala left speechless after she attended the premiere of Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice completely braless beneath a sheer brown evening dress.
Daily Mail
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Eva Longoria, 50, cuts an elegant figure in white strapless midi dress as she attends restaurant party in Cannes
Eva Longoria looked incredible as she attended the 10th anniversary dinner of La Mome restaurant in Cannes alongside her husband José Bastón on Saturday. The Desperate Housewives actress, 50, wowed in a stylish satin midi dress that showed off her incredible physique. Eva accessorised with simple gold hoops and a sparkling gold bag, as well as a pair of white heels. The star flashed a huge grin as she walked arm-in-arm alongside José, 57. The couple looked in high spirits as they enjoyed a night at the star-studded event together. Eva attended her first red carpet in Cannes 20 years ago. Earlier on Friday, Eva looked every inch of the doting mother while carrying her son Santiago outside in Cannes amid the 78th Film Festival. She sweetly cradled the tot, 6, while out and about in the stunning French coast. The Flamin' Hot director carried Santiago in a towel as he wore a sports T-shirt with his own nickname, Santi, printed in the back. Eva looked typically cool in a navy co-ord including a fitting long-sleeve top and leggings. She toted the ensemble with large sunglasses and kept comfty in a pair of white trainers. Eva welcomed Santiago, her only child, in 2018 with her husband of nine years. This year's Cannes Film Festival took place in the wake of Trump´s vow to enact tariffs on international films. She was glowing in the figure-hugging outfit which certainly turned heads, after walking the red carpet alongside her husband Cannes, where filmmakers, sales agents and journalists gather from around the world, is the Olympics of the big screen, with its own golden prize, the Palme d´Or, to give out at the end. Filmmakers come from nearly every corner of the globe to showcase their films while dealmakers work through the night to sell finished films or packaged productions to various territories. 'You release a film into that Colosseum-like situation,' says Brazilian director Kleber Mendonça Filho, who´s returning to Cannes with 'The Secret Agent, a thriller set during Brazil´s dictatorship. 'You´ve got to really prepare for the whole experience because it´s quite intense - not very far from the feeling of approaching a roller coaster as you go up the steps at the Palais.'
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Beaming Eva Longoria is every inch of the doting mother as she carries son Santiago, 6, in her arms during the Cannes Film Festival
Eva Longoria looked every inch of the doting mother while carrying her son Santiago outside in Cannes amid the 78th Film Festival. The actress, 50, flashed a smile as she sweetly cradled the tot, 6, while out and about in the stunning French coast. The Flamin' Hot director carried Santiago in a towel as he wore a sports T-shirt with his own nickname, Santi, printed in the back. Eva looked typically cool in a navy co-ord including a fitting long-sleeve top and leggings. She toted the ensemble with large sunglasses and kept comfty in a pair of white trainers. Eva welcomed Santiago, her only child, in 2018 with her husband of nine years José Bastón. This year's Cannes Film Festival is taking place in the wake of Trump´s vow to enact tariffs on international films. Cannes, where filmmakers, sales agents and journalists gather from around the world, is the Olympics of the big screen, with its own golden prize, the Palme d´Or, to give out at the end. Filmmakers come from nearly every corner of the globe to showcase their films while dealmakers work through the night to sell finished films or packaged productions to various territories. 'You release a film into that Colosseum-like situation,' says Brazilian director Kleber Mendonça Filho, who´s returning to Cannes with 'The Secret Agent, a thriller set during Brazil ´s dictatorship. 'You´ve got to really prepare for the whole experience because it´s quite intense - not very far from the feeling of approaching a roller coaster as you go up the steps at the Palais.' Trump sent shock waves through Hollywood and the international film community when he announced on May 4 that all movies "produced in Foreign Lands" will face 100% tariffs. The White House has said no final decisions have been made. Options being explored include federal incentives for U.S.-based productions, rather than tariffs. But the announcement was a reminder of how international tensions can destabilize even the oldest cultural institutions. The Cannes Film Festival originally emerged in the World War II years, when the rise of fascism in Italy led to the founding of an alternative to the then-government controlled Venice Film Festival. In the time since, Cannes´ resolute commitment to cinema has made it a beacon to filmmakers. Countless directors have come to make their name. This year is no different, though some of the first-time filmmakers at Cannes are already particularly well-known. Kristen Stewart (The Chronology of Water), Scarlett Johansson (Eleanor the Great) and Harris Dickinson (Urchin) will all be unveiling their feature directorial debuts in Cannes´ Un Certain Regard sidebar section. Meanwhile Scarlett's directorial debut Eleanor The Great, will be unveiled on May 20. However, in the wake of his legal battle with former co-star Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni is not expected to attend. Over recent years the star-studded extravaganza has arguably won more attention for the outfits worn by its celebrity guests than the roster of feature films being screened on the Croisette. But new nudity rules, devised for 'the sake of decency,' have been implemented at this year's festival. According to organisers, the austere move is an attempt to stifle the celebrity trend for 'naked dresses' - namely provocative outfits that reveal considerably more than they conceal - on the red carpet. 'For decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as any other area of the festival,' states a Cannes festival document. 'The festival welcoming teams will be obligated to prohibit red carpet access to anyone not respecting these rules.' The surprise new policy features in a recent festival-goers charter - released with a series of outlines regarding expected public behaviour. Guests are expected to converge on the Grand Auditorium Louis Lumière for some of the highest profile film screenings across a packed two-week schedule in Cannes. It's understood that the iconic venue now adopts a more conservative dress code, with suits, dinner jackets and floor-length evening gowns generally favoured over headline grabbing ensembles. Classic little black dresses, cocktail dresses, pant-suits, dressy tops and elegant sandals, 'with or without a heel', will also be permitted. While the decision to implement a more stringent policy will be a first, it is not known if French TV broadcasters, wary of airing nudity, played a role in its enforcement. Major red carpet events, including the Cannes Film Festival, are aired in France by France Télévisions Recently attracting more models and influencers than actors and filmmakers, the annual ceremony has seen an increase in risque red carpet fashion statements. In 2021, American supermodel Bella Hadid bared her cleavage in a plunging black gown while attending a screening of Tre Piani (Three Floors). She pulled a similar stunt three years later, with guests at the 2024 gala left speechless after she attended the premiere of Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice completely braless beneath a sheer brown evening dress.
