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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Here's How You Can Attend the Premiere of Brad Pitt's ‘F1' Movie
Formula 1 fans only have to wait another month before Brad Pitt's F1 film hits theaters. And while anyone can kick back with a tub of popcorn and an extra-large soda, some die-hard fans will get the chance to be fully immersed in the world of the movie. Via its Moments platform, Marriott Bonvoy is offering a ticket package that gives two people access to the F1 premiere in New York City on June 16. For those who want to live out the film in real life, the deal also includes VIP race-day access to both the Singapore Grand Prix in October and the Las Vegas Grand Prix in November. With the package available to Marriott Bonvoy members until June 2, bidding is already up to more than 1.3 million points. More from Robb Report A Stately French Normandy Tudor Home in Westchester County Lists for $6.5 Million A 25-Acre Bay Area Estate Once Owned by a Co-Founder of Intel Just Listed for $30 Million One of the Oldest and Rarest Japanese Whiskies From Suntory's Yamazaki Distillery Is Up for Auction The F1 flick is one of the most hotly anticipated movies on the screening calendar this year. Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) has taken the helm as director, and the whole crew collaborated with all 10 F1 teams to create an accurate portrayal of the sport. Lewis Hamilton even serves as a producer, and filming took place at the 2023 British Grand Prix, as well as during the 2024 Las Vegas GP and the Mexico City GP. The winner of Marriott's offering will get to pull up to the movie premiere in style, and they and their guest will have access to the red carpet, a meet and greet with the stars, and the VIP after party. As a longstanding partner of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, Marriott is also giving the winner a chance to meet team members at the Singapore and Las Vegas races later in the year. At those events, you'll receive VIP lounge access and gifts from the Mercedes-AMG team, among other perks. Through its Moments platform, Marriott gives its members access to all sorts of cultural programming throughout the year. If you're into sports but not necessarily race-car driving, the hotelier has packages related to the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. And the company recently invited us to check out its activation during Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour stop in New Jersey. Beyhive members who won that bidding war received a hotel stay, a pre-concert glam session, tickets to the concert, and more. With many, many ways to experience F1 like a VIP, Marriott is hopping into the ring—or onto the track—with one more. Best of Robb Report The 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine Beast The World's Best Superyacht Shipyards The ABCs of Chartering a Yacht Click here to read the full article.
Business Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Times
MPs must separate business and politics, be wary of conflicts of interest: PM Wong
[SINGAPORE] Members of Parliament (MPs) must separate business and politics, and be shrewd in assessing the motives of those who seek to get close to them, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in a customary letter to People's Action Party (PAP) MPs, dated May 28. The letter on 'Rules of Prudence' is traditionally sent by the prime minister to PAP MPs after each general election. PM Wong led the PAP to an improved vote share at the May 3 polls, his first electoral outing since taking the helm a year ago. In a letter largely similar to the one sent after GE2020, PM Wong called on MPs to separate their public political position from their private, professional or business interests. 'Be wary of potential conflicts between these interests and your public duties as MPs,' he urged. Those who are in business, occupy senior management positions in companies or are board directors should be 'especially vigilant', he said. They should not exploit their public position, close contacts with ministers and access to government for their personal interest or benefit of their employers. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up If MPs employed by companies or industry associations make public statements in that capacity, they should be clear that they are not speaking as an MP. Nor should they use Parliamentary questions or speeches to lobby the government on behalf of their businesses or clients. MPs may relay feedback and speak freely to political officeholders, who will 'listen carefully to arguments on principles', PM Wong said. But these officeholders will not 'change individual decisions without very good reasons which they can justify publicly', he added. 'The government must always base decisions on the merits of the issues, and not yield to pressure from interested parties.' 'Stand above' favour or influence MPs will meet many people, noted PM Wong, including 'altruistic, public spirited individuals' who will help serve residents without wanting anything in return. 'But a few will seek to cultivate you to obtain benefits for themselves or their companies, to gain respectability by association with you, or to get you to influence ministries and statutory boards to make decisions in their favour,' he warned. He cited concert tickets among the 'countless social lubricants' – alongside gift hampers, dinners and entertainment – that people use to 'ingratiate themselves to MPs'. While PM Wong did not name examples, the letter comes after former transport minister S Iswaran was jailed for 12 months last October, upon pleading guilty to obtaining valuable items – including concert tickets – from Ong Beng Seng, the tycoon behind the Singapore Grand Prix. PM Wong urged MPs to be shrewd in assessing the motives of people who seek to get close to them. In his 2020 letter, then Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong told MPs to 'at all times be seen to be beyond the influence of gifts or favours'. In this year's letter, PM Wong said: 'Both in conduct and perception, you must stand above any hint of favour or influence.' Directorships Noting that MPs are often invited to serve on the boards of private and publicly listed companies, PM Wong said this shows that PAP MPs' integrity and experience are valued. MPs who are offered directorships must decide for themselves whether to accept, as the party is not in a position to vet or approve them, he said. 'Turn down directorships where you feel unable to make a significant contribution, or feel that the company is hoping to benefit from your status and connections as a PAP MP.' MPs must weigh the directorship's possible impact on their political life, he added. The company must understand that MPs will act in their private capacity and not lobby the government. The letter laid out what to consider before taking up a directorship, including how well the MP knows the company and its industry, their fellow directors, and the relationship between shareholders and the company. MPs must also examine if they face conflicts of interest and if so, whether they can manage them. 'If in any doubt, you should decline,' said PM Wong. Every MP must disclose to the prime minister, in confidence, information on directorships and related income, he added. This should be done by May 31 and submitted annually thereafter. Parliament and social media PM Wong's letter also addressed other expectations of PAP MPs, in areas such as their conduct in Parliament and on social media. In Parliament, he called on MPs to 'take ownership of causes or issues' that they feel strongly about and be ready for 'sharper questioning and debate'. In engaging the opposition, MPs should 'address the issues and not the person' and not get 'carried away playing to the gallery'. Meanwhile, social media has become an 'integral' part of daily life, as a key channel of communication and primary source of news for many. He urged MPs to embrace social media to share their views and engage residents. However, it is no substitute for face-to-face engagements, he added. 'You must establish personal bonds with your residents, and attend to their needs in person.' Party reputation The PAP has been able to retain the trust of Singaporeans because of its commitment to honesty and integrity, said PM Wong. 'As PAP MPs, your personal standing can contribute to, or detract from, this high standing of the party as a whole,' he said. Every MP must 'uphold the rigorous standards' of the PAP 'and do nothing to compromise them', he added. 'Never give cause for allegations that you are misusing your position, especially your access to ministers. That would discredit both you and the party.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Here's How You Can Attend the Premiere of Brad Pitt's ‘F1' Movie
Formula 1 fans only have to wait another month before Brad Pitt's F1 film hits theaters. And while anyone can kick back with a tub of popcorn and an extra-large soda, some die-hard fans will get the chance to be fully immersed in the world of the movie. Via its Moments platform, Marriott Bonvoy is offering a ticket package that gives two people access to the F1 premiere in New York City on June 16. For those who want to live out the film in real life, the deal also includes VIP race-day access to both the Singapore Grand Prix in October and the Las Vegas Grand Prix in November. With the package available to Marriott Bonvoy members until June 2, bidding is already up to more than 1.3 million points. More from Robb Report Jefferson's Just Added a Straight Rye Whiskey to Its Core Lineup of Bourbons Tiger Woods's Golf Brand Just Dropped a Pair of Retro-Inspired Golf Shoes Copper Artwork Embellishes This $21 Million Miami Home on Biscayne Bay The F1 flick is one of the most hotly anticipated movies on the screening calendar this year. Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) has taken the helm as director, and the whole crew collaborated with all 10 F1 teams to create an accurate portrayal of the sport. Lewis Hamilton even serves as a producer, and filming took place at the 2023 British Grand Prix, as well as during the 2024 Las Vegas GP and the Mexico City GP. The winner of Marriott's offering will get to pull up to the movie premiere in style, and they and their guest will have access to the red carpet, a meet and greet with the stars, and the VIP after party. As a longstanding partner of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, Marriott is also giving the winner a chance to meet team members at the Singapore and Las Vegas races later in the year. At those events, you'll receive VIP lounge access and gifts from the Mercedes-AMG team, among other perks. Through its Moments platform, Marriott gives its members access to all sorts of cultural programming throughout the year. If you're into sports but not necessarily race-car driving, the hotelier has packages related to the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. And the company recently invited us to check out its activation during Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour stop in New Jersey. Beyhive members who won that bidding war received a hotel stay, a pre-concert glam session, tickets to the concert, and more. With many, many ways to experience F1 like a VIP, Marriott is hopping into the ring—or onto the track—with one more. Best of Robb Report The 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine Beast The World's Best Superyacht Shipyards The ABCs of Chartering a Yacht Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dua Lipa Channels the Formula 1 Look in a Gucci Racing Jacket
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The fashion-to-Formula-1 pipeline should truly be studied. Over the last few years, the racing crowd has shifted from camo hat-wearing dads to fashion girlies with a capital F. At the moment, stars like Kylie Jenner, Hailey Bieber, and Winnie Harlow are all down south, attending the 2025 Miami Grand Prix. And though Dua Lipa likely isn't one of them (she was photographed in New York City earlier this week, ahead of the Met Gala), she's steady sporting the racing aesthetic. Lipa is currently in the midst of a full-fledged Gucci kick. She stepped out wearing the brand's crystal-embellished, mesh sling-backs on Tuesday, before posting another Gucci-forward look to the grid. The former was corporate sleaze cosplay, but the latter is straight off of the racetrack. In honor of F1's weekend event, the pop star reprised one of the sportiest styles in her repertoire. She dusted off her trusty Gucci racing jacket, which features black and yellow color blocking and dual tiger heads embroidered onto its front. Similar to her other Gucci 'fit, Lipa styled it with a white tee and button-down, with loose-fit black pants. Though most of the pop star's look stuck to the racing theme, her choice footwear was inspired by a different sport entirely: dance. She left her trusty Puma ballet sneakers at home and slipped on a pair of $1,090 square-toed Gucci pointe shoes. In addition to their authentic shape, the ballerina flats were also fitted with multiple straps, a leather bow, and the brand's signature horsebit hardware, for added edge. View Deal Though she might not be the first celeb who comes to mind when you think of Formula 1, Lipa is a longtime fan. She performed at the Singapore Grand Prix in 2018 and, since then, racing jackets have become one of her favorite outerwear trends. Today, she owns a full-fledged collection of leather jackets in varying color combinations. In the last year alone, she's made the look her signature, throwing them on for every possible occasion—from date night with her fiancé Callum Turner to award show after-parties, like the 2024 Brit Awards where she wore this burgundy style. Whether or not she'll make an appearance at this weekend's races is yet to be seen. But even from half-way across the country, Lipa is still Formula 1's best-dressed fan.
AsiaOne
5 days ago
- Business
- AsiaOne
Thailand plans to submit bid for F1 race in 2028, Asia News
BANGKOK — Thailand is planning a bid to host a Formula One street race in its capital Bangkok in 2028 and will seek cabinet approval for its proposal next week, a government official said on Monday (May 26). Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who attended the Monaco Grand Prix at the weekend, will propose a "Sustainable F1", government spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub said, adding race officials had responded positively. The bid proposal and results of a feasibility study will be submitted to cabinet on June 4 before proceeding, he said. No specific details were provided on the sustainability aspect of the plan but Jirayu said the proposed Bangkok race would be environmentally friendly and aims to attract investment in green technology alongside motorsport. Formula One already has a crowded schedule of 24 races around the world with four in the Asia-Pacific region, including the Singapore Grand Prix in Southeast Asia. Hosting the race would help promote tourism, a key driver of Thailand's economy, said Jirayu. Thailand has previous experience hosting a round of the MotoGP motorcycling world championships at its FIA accredited track in Buriram in the northeast of the country. Thailand's announcement follows Paetongtarn's previous talks with Formula One chief Stefano Domenicali in March. "Thailand sees the opportunity to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in the future as a key initiative to elevate our profile as a hub for international tourism and global events," Paetongtarn said on social media at the weekend following a meeting with Prince Albert of Monaco. [[nid:717579]]
