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Daily Mail
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE The REAL motivation behind Gayle King's sudden friendship with Kris Jenner
Gayle King 's friendship with Kris Jenner has been raising eyebrows – with many wondering why the broadcaster is appearing to suddenly align herself with the Kardashian matriarch. The CBS Mornings host, 70, recently uploaded snaps of herself enjoying a luxury holiday in Spain with the famous millionaire momager, 69, as well as her best friend Oprah Winfrey, 70. The lavish jaunt came after Gayle attended the controversial wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez in Venice, Italy. While Gayle has been accused of becoming a 'sell out' for flaunting her pal, Kris, celebrity publicist and president of PR firm Interdependence, Sarah Schmidt, has offered insight into the possible motivations for the friendship in the first place. Speaking exclusively to Daily Mail, Sarah claimed that the long-serving anchor seems to be focused on 'cultural staying power' as she looks toward a potential future retirement. She said: 'Gayle came into the spotlight as Oprah's best friend and spent the last decade proving she was much more than that. 'She built credibility as a serious journalist. She was standing on her own, in her own power. 'Now, by flaunting her relationships with the likes of Kris Jenner and Lauren Sánchez, it feels like she's leaning back into the access that launched her career. 'But this shift comes with risk. Viewers still want to believe their news anchors are neutral and aren't part of the inner circle. But with the yacht photos, the SKIMS, and invite to billionaire weddings, it's clear that she is.' Sarah added that Gayle seems to be looking for 'cultural staying power.' 'She may lose some of that hard-won credibility with longtime viewers, but in return, she's cementing herself in a different kind of power circle,' she continued. One that doesn't revolve around the newsroom.' Daily Mail has contacted Gayle's representative for comment. A representative for Kris declined to comment. In a series of Instagram uploads, Gayle revealed just days ago that she cozied up to Kris on a luxury yacht as they sailed around for a European getaway. In one upload, she and Kris, along with Oprah, posed together on billionaire music mogul and philanthropist David Geffen's sprawling boat in their Skims and Roberto Cavalli robes. Captioning the post, Gayle wrote: 'Don't you love when you admire what someone's wearing and THEN they give you one? 'That's how @krisjenner rolls on vacation! Loving this @skims and @roberto_cavalli collab. I didn't check with @oprah but I offered us up for a Skims campaign to promote if needed — you're welcome @kimkardashian.' Following the post, however, Gayle's fans have made it clear that they feel unsettled by her new friendship and accused her of 'selling out.' In another upload, Gayle showed off what the group got up to on the vacation, including a hike around the town. The TV stars enjoyed a relaxed sunset in another snap showing them relaxing on beanbag-like pillows on the deck. Before setting sail around Mallorca, Gayle and Kris looked chummy last month at Amazon billionaire Jeff and Lauren's wedding in Venice. The pair were spotted departing the city with Oprah on June 29. Before then, Kris and daughter Khloe Kardashian watched on site in Texas as Gayle, Lauren, Katy Perry and others lifted off in the divisive Blue Origin space trip. They were also seen rubbing shoulders at the Met Gala in 2024. According to insiders, Gayle and Kris's friendship dates back 20 years although its origin remains unclear. Gayle has been a co-host on CBS Mornings since the show relaunched in 2012. Originally, she hosted the program alongside Charlie Rose and Erica Hill, but Erica departed after a matter of months and Charlie was fired by the network amid claims of harassment. At the time of writing, Gayle presents the show alongside Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson. She is also editor-at-large of Oprah Daily. There has been no indication that Gayle plans to bow out of her role from CBS Mornings.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gayle King slammed as 'sell-out' as she gushes over new bestie Kris Jenner: 'This is embarrassing'
Gayle King has been fiercely criticized for holidaying with Oprah Winfrey and Kris Jenner after attending the controversial wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez. The CBS Mornings host, 70, cemented her friendship with the Kardashian matriarch on a recent holiday in Mallorca with the trio cozying up on a luxury yacht as they sailed around for a European getaway. Gayle flaunted her extravagant holiday with her seemingly new pal Kris, 69, and longtime friend Oprah, 71, in a series of photos shared to Instagram over the weekend. In one upload, the women posed together on billionaire music mogul and philanthropist David Geffen's sprawling boat in their Skims and Roberto Cavalli robes. The gal pals posted up a storm in the six photos, which oozed White Lotus vibes. Captioning the post, Gayle wrote: 'Don't you love when you admire what someone's wearing and THEN they give you one? 'That's how @krisjenner rolls on vacation! Loving this @skims and @roberto_cavalli collab. I didn't check with @oprah but I offered us up for a Skims campaign to promote if needed — you're welcome @kimkardashian.' Following the post, however, Gayle's fans have made it clear that they feel unsettled by her new friendship with Kris and accused her of 'selling out.' Taking to the comments, one slammed: 'I have been a Gayle fan. Not an Oprah fan. And never a Kris Jenner fan. Now done with you all opportunists. Will never watch CBS Mornings again. Gayle. You have sold out.' Echoing a similar sentiment, another said: 'I'm as confused as the rest of the world. This trio sends bad vibes. Done with both Gayle and Oprah.' 'You used to be one of us,' wrote a third. 'Now you're one of them. Good lord.' A fourth continued: 'I used to have a lot of respect for them but lately not so much!!!' 'I miss the old down to earth Gayle!! Support women, not the Kardasian brand!!!!! Unfollow,' said a fifth. Another blasted: 'Oprah and Gayle are not us… haven't been us for a while. They are them, them is the 1%.' 'OMG you and Oprah have gone over to the dark side,' said a seventh. 'This is embarrassing,' another simply said. In another upload Gayle showed off what the group got up to on the vacation, including a hike around the town. The TV stars enjoyed a relaxed sunset in another snap showing them relaxing on beanbag-like pillows on the deck. Kris had changed into a summery green-and-white dress that complemented Oprah's other look, while the weight-loss guru had changed into a flowing caramel-colored ensemble. Gayle rounded out the trio in a vibrant burnt-orange tank top and a skirt decorated with stripes of orange, white and yellow. 'Summer vacation in Spain. Great people, insane accommodations, beautiful hikes, and the most delicious food!' she captioned her post. During the trip they managed to get out and do some hiking, as Oprah and Gayle posed for a photo in which the book club star held two hiking poles. A photo of the two gazing out upon a bay showed just how tiny Oprah had become, and her slim leggings and small T-shirt further emphasized her incredible weight loss. Gayle looked festive in one photo as she showed off a leggy canary yellow dress with a tied-off skirt while posing in a pleasingly old-fashioned town street. Gayle's fans have made it clear that they feel unsettled by her new friendship with Kris In another shot, Gayle was joined by billionaire David as the group stood on the deck with craggy tree-covered hills in the background. Kris cut a chic figure in a lustrous beige silk halter dress, while Oprah added a splash of color in a green-and-white patterned blouse and matching baggy pants. Gayle perfectly fit the relaxed Mediterranean vibe with a beige linen skirt and matching robe, along with a casual white tank top, while David kept things simple in a white shirt, gray sweatpants and a bucket hat. Fans were surprised to see Gayle and Kris looking chummy last month when they attended Amazon billionaire Jeff and Lauren's wedding in Venice. Oprah and Kris, however, have known each other years. Back in 2012, Oprah interviewed Kris and the rest of the Kardashian–Jenner clan at one of their homes, and Kris couldn't help but gush about the experience afterward. On what was then Twitter, the iconic momager posted a photo with Oprah and gushed, 'Best day ever @oprah!!!! We love you!!! Thanks for spending the day with us!'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kris Jenner vacations with new billionaire bestie Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King after bonding at Bezos wedding
Kris Jenner and her new pal Oprah Winfrey cemented their friendship on a recent trip to Spain with Oprah's BFF Gayle King. The 69-year-old Kardashians star and the 71-year-old talk show icon were seen looking chummy in photos snapped in Mallorca that Gayle, 70, posted to her Instagram on Saturday. Fans were surprised to see the stars looking chummy last month when they attended Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding in Venice. But the new friendship seems to have taken hold as the trio enjoyed a luxurious trip just weeks later. All three women looked shockingly youthful as they decompressed on a yacht just off the coast, with Oprah rocking a strikingly slender figure after admitting to using the GLP-1 drug Ozempic for weight loss, while Kris looked decades younger after a highly publicized facelift. Oprah wasn't the only billionaire on the trip, as the ladies were also joined by music mogul and philanthropist David Geffen. In one photo, Kris and Oprah were flanked by Gayle and David as they stood on the deck with craggy tree-covered hills in the background. Kris cut a chic figure in a lustrous beige silk halter dress, while Oprah added a splash of color in a green-and-white patterned blouse and matching baggy pants. Gayle perfectly fit the relaxed Mediterranean vibe with a beige linen skirt and matching robe, along with a casual white tank top, while David kept things simple in a white shirt, gray sweatpants and a bucket hat. The TV stars enjoyed a relaxed sunset in another snap showing them relaxing on beanbag-like pillows on the deck. Kris had changed into a summery green-and-white dress that complemented Oprah's other look, while the weight-loss guru had changed into a flowing caramel-colored ensemble. Gayle rounded out the trio in a vibrant burnt-orange tank top and a skirt decorated with stripes of orange, white and yellow. 'Summer vacation in Spain 🇪🇸 Great people, insane accommodations, beautiful hikes, and the most delicious food!' she captioned her post. During the trip they managed to get out and do some hiking, as Oprah and Gayle posed for a photo in which the book club star held two hiking poles. A photo of the two gazing out upon a bay showed just how tiny Oprah had become, and her slim leggings and small T-shirt further emphasized her incredible weight loss. Gayle looked festive in one photo as she showed off a leggy canary yellow dress with a tied-off skirt while posing in a pleasingly old-fashioned town street. The trio's appearance in June at Jeff Bezos' wedding was the first hint to many fans that the women were friends. However, Oprah and Kris have known each other going back years, though their friendship appeared to grow during the lavish multi-day festivities. Back in 2012, Oprah interviewed Kris and the rest of the Kardashian–Jenner clan at one of their homes, and Kris couldn't help but gush about the experience afterward. On what was then Twitter, the iconic momager posted a photo with Oprah and gushed, 'Best day ever @oprah!!!! We love you!!! Thanks for spending the day with us!' The Beloved actress later ran interference for the famous family in response to critical comments the actress Rebel Wilson made about them in 2014. During an interview that year with Australia's Kyle and Jackie O, after criticism Rebel Wilson had about the family's rise to fame was brought up. The Pitch Perfect star said Kim Kardashian and the rest of the family weren't 'really about talent,' whereas she said she had worked 'hard to get where' she was. When the hosts brought up those comments, Oprah waved them away and referenced their interview. 'I interviewed the Kardashians maybe two years ago and I couldn't believe how hard they work,' she stated. 'People think that, "Oh, if a television camera's just following you, then you know, that's just easy,"' Oprah said. 'To really create a reality series that looks like something's actually happening, it means you have to be on all the time. 'So I went to film them as a family and I couldn't believe how hard they worked. We were there for seven hours, and they were gonna tape another seven hours after I left. No matter who you are... that is work.'
Forbes
5 days ago
- Politics
- Forbes
The Climate Of Misinformation: Why Business Must Now Defend The Truth
This photo illustration created in Washington, DC, on November 17, 2023, shows a phone screen ... More showing a social media video marked as an "altered video," in front of a fact-checked image of news anchors where the claim about them was found to be false. In a Facebook video viewed by thousands, CNN's Wolf Blitzer appears to hawk a diabetes drug. In another, "CBS Mornings" host Gayle King seems to endorse weight loss products. But the clips are doctored — the latest in a rash of deepfakes that hijack images of trusted news personalities in spurious ads, undermining confidence in the news media. (Photo by Stefani REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images) When the world's top climate diplomats gathered in Bonn earlier this year to prepare for COP29, one issue cut through the noise, not just the usual challenges of finance and emissions, but something more intangible and potentially more corrosive: the rise of targeted misinformation and disinformation in the climate space. In 2024, the World Economic Forum identified misinformation and disinformation as the world's top short-term risk. By 2025, that top spot had shifted to state-based armed conflict. This wasn't a change in direction, but rather an escalation. The two threats are deeply intertwined, especially in the context of climate change. Credibility Is The New Climate Frontier Disinformation doesn't just delay climate action; it destabilizes the institutions, policies, and coalitions needed to deliver it. Conflict, often fuelled by climate stressors like food insecurity or water scarcity, both feeds on and amplifies disinformation. The result is a dangerous feedback loop: disinformation breeds polarization, which escalates into conflict, which further degrades the conditions needed for effective climate response. The longer this cycle persists, the harder it becomes to coordinate global action, or even agree on the nature of the crisis. For businesses, these aren't abstract global dynamics. They translate directly into market volatility, regulatory unpredictability, and rising reputational risk. In an environment where truth is under siege, credibility has become a form of strategic infrastructure. In an interview Charlotte Scaddan, Senior Adviser on Information Integrity at the United Nations, explained why this is needed now saying, 'Campaigns against climate action using false or misleading information have been well funded for decades by fossil fuel interests. But tactics have evolved with digital tools allowing for hyper-personalization marketing, micro targeting and influence strategies only made possible through digital technologies and the data collected on people's behaviors, preferences and contexts.' As climate action moves from the margins to the mainstream, those seeking to derail progress have changed tactics. What used to be fringe denialism has evolved into a sophisticated, and increasingly profitable, campaign to discredit science, undermine regulation, and politicize sustainability. Dr. Fredrik Bertley president and chief executive officer of COSI, the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) told me, 'You don't have to deny climate change anymore. You just have to say, 'It's not my fault, it's too expensive, it's China's fault.' That's climate denial 2.0.' This shift poses a growing reputational and operational risk to companies. For public companies, the risks are clear: loss of investor confidence, consumer boycotts, regulatory scrutiny, and internal morale challenges. For private firms, the threat may be less visible but just as real. In an environment where trust is the new currency, misinformation can erode value in ways balance sheets struggle to capture. It also presents a moral and strategic test for business leaders. Because in this new era, fighting climate change doesn't just mean cutting emissions, it means defending the truth. Climate misinformation is not just an internet nuisance; it is a deliberate and often coordinated attempt to paralyze policy and stall investment. It manifests in many forms: misleading claims about the reliability of renewables, cultural backlash against clean energy mandates, and organized efforts to smear net zero targets as elitist or anti-freedom. Sean Buchan, intelligence unit coordinator at Climate Action Against Disinformation (CAAD) said, 'They're no longer pushing outright denial. They're attacking climate action itself, particularly renewables, with emotionally charged, misleading arguments.' The private sector is increasingly in the firing line. Companies with ESG mandates, carbon neutrality goals, or sustainability certifications are being pulled into politicized debates they didn't ask for. These attacks range from bad-faith accusations of greenwashing to campaigns attacking the need for climate disclosures. One of the underlying dynamics enabling this surge in disinformation is the increasing fragmentation of information spaces. Scadden said, 'Algorithms reinforce individual biases, perceptions and preferences, and this information can be leveraged and exploited by anti-climate action interests.' Scaddan cautions, 'Businesses may also not see how they may be contributing or funding climate disinformation through their advertising practices. As brands, they have a unique power and place in the information ecosystem.' One thing brands can do is call for more transparency in ad placements to ensure that their ad spend is not inadvertently funding individuals or entities that are spreading false and misleading climate information and are not aligned with their corporate values. Buchan adds, 'Without transparency in the ad ecosystem, even pro-climate companies are financing the problem.' What makes these threats uniquely difficult to manage is their elasticity. Narratives stretch across borders and markets, praised in one country and vilified in another. Social media and generative AI accelerate the spread. What once took months to build can now metastasize in hours. A Coordinated Global Response Emerges This evolving landscape has not gone unnoticed by the international community. In an unprecedented move, the United Nations, together with UNESCO, the UNFCCC, and the Brazilian COP30 Presidency, has launched the Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change. Known informally as the 'Mutirão,' the initiative is the first formal attempt to address the integrity of climate information as a matter of global climate governance. It's four-pillar approach, promoting transparency, building public resilience, holding actors accountable, and strengthening trust in science, reflects what many climate communicators have long argued: that trust and truth are preconditions for progress. 'There is now increasing recognition that we will not be able to achieve internationally agreed climate goals unless we address behaviours in information spaces that are being harnessed to undermine climate action,' Scaddan explains. Ana Toni, chief executive of this year's climate negotiations COP30, has been explicit about the stakes. If disinformation collapses public faith in cooperation, it doesn't just damage reputations, it breaks the foundations of climate governance. The Business Case For Truth For business leaders, the temptation might be to see this as a political issue. In reality, the business case for engaging in information integrity is not only reputational, it is a strategic and economic imperative. Disinformation devalues ESG as an asset class. It casts doubt on the credibility of climate risk disclosures and it deters investment in clean technologies and infrastructure. It also allows laggards and bad actors to weaponize confusion against their more ambitious competitors. That itself needs to be addressed, as Buchan says, "Don't just correct the facts, expose the incentives.' Businesses may have difficulty connecting disinformation campaigns, which may be seen as primarily a communications challenge, to risks related to their operations and revenue. Scaddan warns, 'One area that may be overlooked is how climate disinformation is often used as a wedge issue to exacerbate polarization and disrupt societies. This impacts democratic processes such as elections and has a range of implications for peaceful, stable economies, which directly impact consumers and business.' What does leadership look like in this context? It means preparing not just climate transition plans but communications resilience strategies. 'Every organization needs proactive planning to ensure it can maintain relevance, effectiveness and trust during times of increased risk, crisis or disruption,' Scaddan says. That includes aligning sustainability messaging with lived experience and talking about energy security, jobs and health, not just carbon accounting or net zero. Dr. Bertley adds, 'We can't just keep talking about CO₂. It doesn't mean anything to most people. We need analogies that land, that resonate.' As the world heads toward COP30 in Belém, one message is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore: climate action depends on trust. And in this climate, defending the truth against misinformation may be the most important leadership test of all.
New York Post
6 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Inside Sun Valley's ludicrous, over-the-top security crackdown
SUN VALLEY, Idaho — 'Sir, please come with us so we can talk outside,' said one of the two local police officers who suddenly towered over me in the middle of what must have been my fifth double espresso of the day. What could the law want with me, I wondered, as I rose from my table at the Austrian-themed coffee-and-pastry haunt at this posh mountain resort. Indeed, I felt I had accomplished precious little since I arrived here this week — much less anything that would interest the cops. Instead, I had attempted to cover the Allen and Co. conference — the so-called 'summer camp for billionaires' at the Sun Valley Resort. Attendees at this year's summit include Sam Altman (who actually did give us something to chew on — thanks Sam), Tim Cook, Anderson Cooper and CBS anchor Gayle King. Advertisement 6 A fabulously fluorescent Gayle King was one of the journalists on the guest list. Jenny Flick They might have thick wallets, but these card-carrying, power-vest wearing members of the global elite have thin skins — or is it just the bankers at Allen & Co. and their security goons? The latter, it seemed, had called law enforcement on me. 'We have had complaints that you have been harassing the guests, and you are going to be asked to leave the property,' said the other youngish-looking cop. My crime, it appears, had been to lob a handful of questions in the direction of the president's daughter, Ivanka Trump, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the luxury resort's lush grounds. Advertisement In the case of Ivanka, I stated my business with a member of her Secret Service detail who promptly crossed the room to inform her. In response, she came over and took my question (about a DC-related exclusive, she politely professed ignorance) before exiting the premises with her coffee. As for Bessent, I had met him at the comparatively relaxed Milken conference in May. We shook hands Wednesday morning before our extremely brief stroll. He gently parried our queries — with his usual South Carolinian politesse — about his speech to America's uber-rich and what he made of Elon Musk's falling out with President Trump. His government heavies did not bat an eyelid — despite what you may have read in one loose-with-the-facts newsletter. Nevertheless, the organizer's security took a great interest in our activities. Advertisement 6 Ivanka Trump was spotted getting coffee at the VIP shindig on Wednesday. Jenny Flick 6 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had flown straight from a Cabinet meeting with President Trump to attend the boondoggle for billionaires. Getty Images 'We have a reporter here — asking questions!' rasped one of Allen & Co.'s wannabe Navy SEALs as he alerted his higher-ups. Another by the name of Colby followed me to my car to ensure the message was fully understood. Advertisement Perhaps it was not Team Bessent — said to be huge fans of this newspaper — who wanted me ejected. Maybe my asking a bemused barista for details of Ivanka's coffee order was the straw that broke the camel's back? 6 The idyllic setting has hosted the Allen & Co. conference since 1983. It was once a favorite of author Ernest Hemingway, who spent his final days in Idaho before taking his own life in 1961. Getty Images Soon thereafter, a baby-faced Sun Valley apparatchik, his earpiece dangling down the front of his unironed shirt, bowled up to me and demanded that I put my name to a no-trespass order. The bizarre diktat would ban me from the Sun Valley resort for one year, he intoned. I refused to sign it — but he told me the ban would take effect, anyway. Security huffed and puffed that I had committed the grievous offense of talking to people, as well as 'walking up and down' the premises on my coffee runs to Konditorei, the Austrian-themed cafe. 6 The Sun Valley 'rules' for journalists covering the Idaho conference. James Franey/NY Post Before the constitutional know-it-alls get in touch, I understand the First Amendment does not extend to private property, which in this case has been rented out by Allen & Co, the boutique investment bank behind this conference. But I had hoped to be treated better in the birthplace of free speech, given that back home in Britain standards have been slipping of late. Advertisement Journalists who had schlepped from New York were told in no uncertain terms that if the summit's top brass did not like our coverage, that we would be booted off the premises. 6 The Post's research from Sunday on the Sun Valley Lodge wine list. James Franey/NY Post Sun Valley's head of security, a man who introduced himself only as 'Randy', gave a 'welcome speech' in which he directly cited The Post's coverage from Tuesday. He panned our 'exposé' of the Sun Valley Lodge's pricey wine list and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's generous tipping habits. As for this piece, Randy did not reply to The Post's multiple requests for comment. My comment: Loosen up, Randy. A $648 bottle of Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne should do the trick.
