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3 days ago
- Entertainment
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Adam Levine Reveals How Blake Shelton Pranked Him When He Was First Dating Wife Behati Prinsloo
When Adam Levine first started dating his now-wife, model Behati Prinsloo, he wanted to woo her with a special present. So, he enlisted the help of his The Voice costar, Blake Shelton — rookie mistake. While serving as the guest on the Thursday (July 3) episode of Hot Ones, the Maroon 5 frontman revealed how the country star hilariously pranked him early on in his relationship with Prinsloo. 'My now-wife, then brand-new girlfriend, she said she really wanted a teacup pig,' Levine told host Sean Evans. More from Billboard Adam Levine Confirms New Maroon 5 Album, Single & Tour on 'Tonight Show': 'The Rumors Are Correct' Avril Lavigne and Simple Plan Cover Blink-182's 'All The Small Things' at Festival d'été de Québec Kesha Is Finally Free on First Independent Album 'Period': Stream It Now 'And I didn't know what that was, but of course, the first person I would ask …,' he continued, referencing Shelton's farming background. 'So, I asked Blake, I'm like, 'What's a teacup pig?' He's like, 'I'll get you a teacup pig. Yeah, give me five grand.'' Levine handed over the money, emphasizing to Shelton that he wanted a pig that would stay small and not grow to the size of a normal pig. Shelton returned with a piglet that the 'Moves Like Jagger' singer then gifted to Prinsloo, but the setup 'probably lasted like three weeks' before the couple got tired of the pig's incessant squeals and gifted it to a little girl. When that girl sent them photos of the pig six months later, revealing that it had grown to be 'like, 400 pounds,' Levine says he realized that Shelton had knowingly given him a standard pig — not a 'teacup' pig as he'd asked. 'I'm just like, 'Blake, bro, $5,000 for a pig that wasn't a micro pig?'' Levine recalled, laughing. 'And he's like, 'You're an idiot! There's no such thing as f–king teacup pigs you dumba–!'' Levine continued. 'So that was a pretty good prank that he played on me.' The 'God's Country' singer and Levine served as coaches together on The Voice for 16 seasons, starting when the show first debuted in 2011, and pranked each other often on the NBC competition. Luckily, Shelton's piggy prank didn't impact Levine's relationship; the Maroon 5 singer and Prinsloo would go on to tie the knot in 2014 and welcome three children together in the years after that. As his kids are growing up, Levine — who will drop new album Love Is Like with his Maroon 5 bandmates in August — is now having fun coaching their youth basketball team. 'My worst quality [as a coach] is I get hotheaded,' he told Evans. 'And these kids are children. They're eight years old. But when the refs are sleeping, man, I'm like, 'Come on!'' Speaking of being hotheaded, Levine definitely felt the heat on Hot Ones. He started by warning viewers that he gets 'really deep sweat' under his eyes — 'That's going to be really attractive to share with everybody,' he quipped — many bites of chicken after which he started perspiring profusely from his lower lids, dabbing at them furiously with his napkin. 'Here it comes,' he said, gesturing to his face shortly after trying a bit of the absurdly spicy Da' Bomb hot sauce. Watch Levine's full Hot Ones episode above. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
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3 days ago
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Adam Levine & Behati Prinsloo Celebrate 11th Anniversary: ‘My Person for Life'
Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo have officially hit the 11-year mark in their marriage, and both parties are celebrating the milestone in style. In separate Instagram posts Saturday (July 19), the Maroon 5 frontman and model gushed about their love for each other to commemorate the occasion. Sharing a photo of his wife rocking a white cowboy hat while enjoying a drink outdoors and petting a dog, Levine wrote, 'Happy anniversary to my favorite person in the world.' More from Billboard Adam Levine Reveals How Blake Shelton Pranked Him When He Was First Dating Wife Behati Prinsloo Mariah Carey 'MC16' Album Details Coming Tomorrow Fans Choose BTS' 'Permission to Dance On Stage' Live Album as This Week's Favorite New Music Prinsloo posted several photos of herself and Levine over the years, writing, 'My person for life!!! 11 years today! @adamlevine deep sea baby….' The snaps show Prinsloo and her husband at different stages in their relationship, from riding in the car together in their younger years to posing in photo booths and kissing on the water with a massive yacht in the background. The pair first met in 2012 and tied the knot on July 19, 2014, with a ceremony in Mexico. Levine and the Calirosa Tequila founder have since welcomed three children together, sharing 9-year-old daughter Dusty Rose, 7-year-old daughter Gio Grace and a 2-year-old son. Shortly before their third little one arrived in January 2023, the musician was accused of cheating on his wife with Instagram model Sumner Stroh, who shared screenshots of alleged flirty messages between herself and Levine. The three-time Grammy winner went on to apologize for his actions in a statement on Instagram Stories, clarifying that he had not had an affair, but acknowledging that he 'used poor judgement in speaking with anyone other than [his] wife in ANY kind of flirtatious manner.' Three years later, the couple is still going strong. And in a recent appearance on Hot Ones, Levine shared a hilarious memory from early on in his relationship with his partner, recalling how Blake Shelton tricked him into handing over $5,000 for a nonexistent 'teacup pig' as a gift for Prinsloo. Maroon 5 are gearing up to release their Love Is Like album on Aug. 15, which Levine recently revealed will contain features from Lil Wayne and Sexyy Red; so far they're released two singles ahead of the 10-track album, 'All Night' and 'Priceless' with BLACKPINK's LISA. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
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6 days ago
- Health
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Welch's makes major change to favorite product after ‘natural source' ingredients push
A food and beverage company will be making a major ingredient change to one of its most beloved snacks. And the fix comes just ahead of this year's back-to-school season. Welch's Fruit Snacks, headquartered in Park Ridge, New Jersey, announced this week it will remove artificial dyes. The ingredients will be replaced with colors that come from 'natural sources,' according to a Welch's Fruit Snacks news release. The rollout involves three flavor packs: Mixed Fruit, Berries 'n Cherries and Fruit Punch. Fox News Digital reached out to the maker of the snacks, PIM Brands, for comment. 'This marks an important milestone in Welch's Fruit Snacks' commitment to exclusively use colors from natural sources in all products across the portfolio by early 2026,' according to the release. Jason Levine, PIM Brands chief marketing officer, said consumers and their families are always the top priority. Welch's will remove artificial dyes from its Fruit Snacks. Aaron – 'The move to colors from natural sources began over a decade ago and is already reflected in products launched since 2018,' Levine said in the release. 'Just in time for back-to-school, we're proud to begin rolling out our best-selling flavors made without artificial dyes and without compromising on the things we know people love about Welch's Fruit Snacks: real fruit and great taste.' Welch's Mixed Fruit Snacks currently contain natural and artificial flavors: annatto (color), turmeric (color), Red 40 and Blue 1. Jason Levine, PIM Brands chief marketing officer, said consumers and their families are always the top priority. Wikipedia / sweetfixNYC The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced in April that it will be working with industry leaders to eliminate synthetic dyes from the food supply by the end of next year. Among the dyes HHS is looking to get rid of are Red 40 and Blue 1. Red 40 has been associated with increasing hyperactivity, possibly irritability, and more susceptibility to children, according to WebMD. Children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) also tend to be more sensitive to such additives, per WebMD.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Automotive
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Ford to recall 687,000 SUVs in U.S. for possible engine fires, will cost it $570 million
Ford Motor Co., which leads all automakers in the number of recalls it has issued this year, put out a new recall this week and said the company will take a $570 million charge to its second-quarter earnings because of it. The Dearborn-based automaker is recalling 694,271 SUVs in the United States and its territories due to a problem with fuel leaks that could heighten the risk of the vehicle catching on fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a July 14 filing, following a yearlong investigation. In the United States alone, the recall affects about 687,000 vehicles, Ford spokesman Mike Levine said. In the United States, the recall covers certain 2021–24 model year Bronco Sport and 2020–22 model year Escape SUVs with 1.5-liter engines. The NHTSA estimates that 0.3% of recalled vehicles may have the defect. According to the NHTSA filing, fuel injectors in the impacted vehicles may crack, causing fuel to leak into the engine compartment and possibly ignite. It said vehicle occupants may notice a strong fuel smell inside or outside the vehicle, instrument panel warnings, smoke, or visible flames. Levine said the automaker is not aware of any injuries related to this issue. He added that about 858,000 2021-24 Bronco Sport, 2020-22 Escape and 2019-24 Kuga vehicles globally, that includes the United States and its territories, are part of the recall. Ford's struggle with quality Ford primarily builds its Escape at its Louisville Assembly Plant in Louisville, Kentucky. It builds the Bronco Sport in its plant in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. This is Ford's 88th vehicle recall filed with the NHTSA since January of this year, topping all other automakers in the number of recalls filed. Ford has struggled with its quality for the past several years, in fact, it has been near the top or led in recall filings since 2020, according to NHTSA data. When Jim Farley was appointed as Ford CEO in October 2020, he listed fixing quality and lowering warranty costs as a top priority. So far, he has paid for not achieving it. His compensation fell by $1.6 million to $24.9 million in 2024 compared with 2023 because he failed to hit company-set quality improvement targets. Meanwhile, in November 2024, Ford agreed to pay the second highest civil penality in the NHTSA history as part of a three-year consent order. The fine is up to $165 million, topped only by the Takata air bag consent order. A NHTSA investigation that started in 2021 found that Ford did not recall vehicles with defective rearview cameras in a timely manner. It also said Ford failed to give accurate and complete recall information in line with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act requirements. Some safety advocates say the consent order, which requires Ford to meet various safety mandates, is partly driving the number of Ford recalls higher in recent months. The NHTSA can impose civil penalties for violation of federal safety laws — Volvo, for example, agreed in 2023 to pay $65 million for problems related to recalls. But such large fines against carmakers have been generally rare. In a government filing on July 16, Ford said of the latest recall: "We estimate the aggregate cost of the action, based on the remedy options we are evaluating, to be about $570 million and will be reflected in our second quarter 2025 results." Ford is expected to report its second-quarter earnings after the market closes on July 30. Many analysts expect Ford to report earnings lower than the year-ago period. Dan Ives, managing director and senior equities analyst at Wedbush Securities called the July 16 recall, "another headwind for Ford and speaks to the constant challenges ahead." Ford said in its government filing, "Consistent with our corporate policy, which considers the magnitude of individual field service actions, the expense will be treated as a special item. Accordingly, it will not impact our total Company adjusted (earnings before interest and taxes), adjusted earnings per share, or adjusted free cash flow." More: Ford's latest sale may be just the start in a summer of car-buying deals, experts say Eight vehicles had underhood fires This recall expands on previous recalls from 2022 and 2024, which affected about 42,000 vehicles at the time. The recall provided software updates but did not replace the potentially faulty injectors, according to a Reuters report. The report said an internal committee had recommended a software update and a drain tube to redirect fuel away from ignition sources. But in 2024, the NHTSA opened a recall query to study Ford's solution and found that the proposed remedy did not fix the root cause of the problem. "After reassessment, Ford reported this month that it found cracked fuel injectors in eight vehicles that experienced underhood fires, despite having undergone repairs," according to Reuters. "Six of these vehicles did not have the updated engine software the company previously recommended." According to NHTSA's report, Italy-based Dumarey Flowmotion Technologies supplied the fuel injectors in the 687,000 vehicles being recalled. In a statement to the Detroit Free Press, Ford's Levine said the automaker is not aware of any injuries from "underhood fires related to cracked fuel injectors." He confirmed that Ford had two earlier recalls for similar issues and this new recall supersedes the prior recalls. "This safety recall ... will include a new remedy for this issue, which is currently under development and expects to be finalized in the near future," Levine told the Free Press. "The recall includes an interim software update, which will help detect cracked injectors and mitigate fire risk." More: Used cars under $20K have almost vanished from the market: Here's what's behind the surge He said the automaker is recalling an additional number of vehicles produced with these injectors that were not previously recalled, Levine said. That's because those are the vehicles that might result in a leak that produces the fuel smell and cause "drivability symptoms, instrument cluster warnings, or smoke and flames emanating from the engine compartment or underbody." The NHTSA filing said dealers will update the engine control software free of charge until a mechanical repair is determined. Letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed Aug. 18 and second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. In the meantime, vehicle owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332 and provide Ford recall number 25S76 for more information. (This story has been updated to include new information.) Jamie L. LaReau is the senior autos writer who covers Ford Motor Co. for the Detroit Free Press. Contact Jamie at jlareau@ Follow her on Twitter @jlareauan. To sign up for our autos newsletter. Become a subscriber This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Ford recalls SUVs for possible engine fires, will cost $570 million
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Automotive
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The cofounder of Waze predicts the next generation 'will not drive'
Waze cofounder Uri Levine predicts that kids born today won't get behind the wheel. Levine said that within a decade, most paid mobility and transportation services will be autonomous. He compared the shift to driverless cars to past automations, like elevator operators. Serial entrepreneur Uri Levine helped build two navigation companies that achieved roughly billion-dollar exits. But he predicts kids born today, known as Generation Beta, won't end up behind the wheel. "They will not drive," the Waze cofounder told Business Insider. "A generation after that, if you will tell them that you used to drive cars yourself, they will not believe you." Levine's comments come in the wake of Tesla launching its robotaxi service in Austin to a small group of users. Elon Musk has said that the vehicles will be in "many other cities" in the country by the end of 2025 and that by the second half of 2026, there will be "millions of Teslas" operating autonomously. Waymo, owned by Alphabet, started offering its service to the public in 2020 and has already provided millions of paid, fully autonomous rides. The company offers driverless taxi services in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Austin, and Atlanta. Even though Waymo and Tesla's driverless taxi launches are only available in certain locations right now, Levine said they will eventually transform driving. He said that a decade from now, most paid mobility and transportation services will be autonomous. That includes logistics, public transportation, and on-demand car services, he said. "The impact will be dramatic," Levine said, adding that urban areas will "barely see any drivers." According to Levine, any product can only become "good enough" once it's released to the market and users can interact with it. From there, it improves through iteration, he said. Levine said that when autonomous driving becomes more widespread, it will give people back a substantial amount of time. In a 24-hour day, dedicating even one hour to driving is "actually pretty significant," Levine said. Levine's thesis also includes a financial component. The cofounder said if someone pays $100 for an Uber ride today, the majority of it goes toward the driver, some amount goes toward operation costs, and another fraction goes toward Uber. "Once you take the driver out of the equation, the entire ride would be about $25, way more affordable and therefore way more demand at this price range," Levine said. Not everyone feels equally bullish on the future of driverless cars. Analysts at HSBC recently released a report suggesting that the potential market for driverless taxis was "widely overestimated," and that it could take years for robotaxis to turn a profit. Levine said autonomous taxis are "just the beginning." Instead of going to the shoe store, there could be a shoe-store van that comes to the buyer directly. The technology could end up changing the retail industry and retail real estate market, Levine said. "50 years ago there was a driver for the elevator," Levine said. "And obviously, we don't need a driver for the elevator anymore." Read the original article on Business Insider 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
