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New York Times
16 hours ago
- Business
- New York Times
TikTok Hits Cannes, Where a U.S. Ban Seems a Distant Dream
Just six months ago, TikTok's future in the United States looked doomed. The Supreme Court had upheld a federal law that called for it to be sold from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, or face a ban. It even went dark for half a day. But this week on the French Riviera, the specter of TikTok's American demise seemed like a distant fever dream. The company — which remains under the same Chinese ownership — set up shop at the swanky Carlton Hotel during the annual Cannes Lions advertising festival, with a space it dubbed 'TikTok Garden,' where employees held court with marketers, creators and its fans. Shou Chew, TikTok's chief executive, met with creators who posted about the meetings at the hotel, where rooms in the summer often start at 1,000 euros ($1,150) per night. TikTok also paid to bring some of its most popular creators to Cannes for the week, including @ReesaTeesa, whose relationship drama shared on TikTok is now being made into a TV show, and a comedian who goes by @AdamW. Creators spoke on panels and mingled with enthusiastic fans, who lined up nightly for TikTok's evening 'Frosé Soirées.' Other TikTok executives, including its advertising team leaders, met with marketers, played pickleball with at least one creator and took a boat to a restaurant with employees from an influencer agency. The activities underscore TikTok's careful efforts to outmaneuver Washington while maintaining its appeal to advertisers, creators and its more than 1 billion global users. President Trump on Thursday said he had signed an executive order granting the company another 90 days — to mid-September — to find a new owner to comply with a federal law that requires the company to change its ownership structure to resolve national security concerns. The company, which was also in Cannes last month as an official partner of the town's famous film festival, has maintained a high-profile presence at cultural and industry events in the face of intense political upheaval. Nearly two weeks after President Joseph R. Biden Jr. signed the law banning TikTok last year, Mr. Chew attended the Met Gala as a co-chair. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
Woodie's Ireland selling cheap garden furniture set that ‘comfortably' sits five people ahead of Irish heatwave
WOODIE'S Ireland has brought out a fab range of garden furniture ahead of this week's heatwave. If you are looking to jazz up your Advertisement 2 The Riviera 4 Seater Lounge Set is €199.99 Credit: 2 It can seat 5 people Credit: The retailer has brought it out at the perfect time, as Ireland is set to be hotter than Tenerife. Ireland is set to bask in five days of 25C heat as are forecast to rise as high as 28C in certain places. While Tenerife is currently looking at temps in the low 20s. If you're looking forward to enjoying the heat over the coming days, do it in style with the new lounge set from Woodies. Advertisement READ MORE IN SUMMER The Riviera 4 Seater Lounge Set is just €199.99. It's perfect for The set features two armchairs, a three-seater bench and a coffee table. And it's made from resin, so it's durable and weather resistant. Advertisement Most read in Money In the official item description on the website, Woodies bosses said: "Bring modern simplicity to your outdoor space with the Riviera 4 Seater Lounge Set. "Made from resin, each piece is durable and weather resistant, ensuring long-lasting use. EASY ASSEMBLY "Designed to be neat and compact. Set includes: 2 x 2 Seater Armchair (Height: 75.95 cm x Width: 110.24 cm x Depth: 67.56 cm), 2 x Armchairs (Height: 75.95 cm x Width: 62.99 cm x Depth: 67.56 cm) and 1 Coffee Table (Height: 42.16 cm x Width: 64.52 cm x Depth: 42.67 cm)." The set is easy to assemble and there are no tools required. Advertisement This allows for a quick and hassle-free set up so you can get on with your events. It is also made from UV resistant polypropylene to ensure long-lasting use. It can seat up to five people and is sure to be a great addition over the Whether you're hosting a barbecue, summer Advertisement The set is available in stores and online now, but is set to sell out fast - so
Arab News
4 days ago
- Sport
- Arab News
Alexxanderr wins gold as Global Champions Arabians Tour concludes fifth stage in Cannes
CANNES: The 2025 Cannes edition of the Global Champions Arabians Tour came to a close on Sunday with Alexxanderr, owned by Al-Mirqab Farm, taking home the prestigious Senior Stallion Gold Championship title. Held at the Stade de Hesperides, the fifth stage of the tour and first European stop offered a blend of world-class Arabian horse competition, cultural experiences, and Riviera glamour. A high-profile crowd of horse owners, celebrities, influencers, partners, and members of the public attended the event over three days. Bader Al-Darwish, the CEO of the Global Champions Arabians Tour, said: 'Cannes has once again proven to be a spectacular stage for our tour. 'This event reflects everything we stand for — excellence, integrity, and the celebration of Arabian horse heritage. 'Congratulations to all the winners and participants for their remarkable performances. We are honored to bring this experience to such a stunning destination and grateful for the support of our partners who made it possible.' With $1.63 million in prize money awarded across all classes, the Cannes stage once again cemented its position as a highlight of the GCAT calendar. The results will contribute to the overall tour rankings, bringing competitors closer to the prestigious Leading Male, Leading Female, and Top Handler titles. The competitors were challenging for a chance to qualify for the World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme, which is set to take place in December in Doha. Meanwhile, the tour continues to its sixth destination in the Europe and Middle East Series at Valkenswaard in the Netherlands from July 18-20.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Molly-Mae Hague stuns in 'dreamy' new Riviera fashion collection that sells out in hours as she says: 'this brand is my pride and joy'
Molly-Mae Hague has blown away fans with her 'dreamy' new Riviera fashion collection from her brand Maebe. The Love Island alumni turned fashionista, 26, had been teasing the release of the pieces on Instagram for a few days but finally dropped the summer looks on Sunday. This saw her post select pieces to her main grid and showcase the collection more extensively on her Instagram stories. A standout outfit for the star consisted of a cool-looking white co-ord set with a thin white scarf. Showcasing the classy outfit in all its glory, Molly-Mae accessorised with statement gold and white earrings and a lime bag, explaining elsewhere that the outfit is also available in black. The summer collection was simple in terms of its colour palette and featured many similar looks in shades of black, white, beige and yellow. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Other outfits showcased included a tightly fitted top apt for tanning, that Molly paired with another loosely fitted pair of white trousers. A similar outfit was also available in black as well as a striped set that would work well as lounge or nightwear. Molly-Mae wrote: 'What a launch. We are blown away. Some pieces sold out already!!! 'Thank you so much for the support with @maebestore... this brand really is my pride and joy and I'm loving every single step of the journey with it.' She added: 'This is a limited edition drop so once the pieces are gone they won't be coming back.' The star then teased fans with a future release from the collection, adding, 'Riviera - Chapter 2' is on its way'. The pieces went down a storm with fans online, who praised: 'Beautiful collection.'; 'I want it all omg!!!!'; 'The butter yellow is everything.'; 'LOVE how stretch marks are seen in this video. Normal bodies.' Molly's brand, Maebe, which is an amalgamation of her name and daughter Bambi, had been in the making for two years, before its launch last September. Pitched as a luxury brand, its pieces are affordable, with most priced between £50 and £100. A cropped grey cardigan, for example, will set fashion fans back £65 while a longline blazer coat from the brand, at the higher end, costs £145. Since finding fame on Love Island in 2019, Molly has become arguably the most successful former contestant ever. As well as having an enormous fanbase across multiple platforms, she became the creative director of fast-fashion brand PrettyLittleThing, and as the founder of her fake tan line Filter, earned millionaire status in her own right. Her entrepreneurial acumen has seen her collaborate with brands such as Beauty Works, Look Fantastic and Marks & Spencer, with Molly now taking on the role of founder.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump's shadow on the Riviera
The advertising business has always been uniquely vulnerable to extortion. The large sums of money, the complex relationships between agencies and brands, the layer upon layer of people worried about embarrassing their bosses — all conspire to create a culture of relative silence that is, among other things, extremely frustrating for the journalists who cover the industry. And so the Trump administration's pressure campaign on the ad industry hasn't drawn the public protests that have accompanied his lawsuits against media organizations or the gentler treatment he's won from owners of The Washington Post, CBS News, and The Los Angeles Times. But the pressure on marketers — who gather on the Riviera this week for the annual Cannes Lions festival — is another major front in Trump's media war. The Wall Street Journal's Suzanne Vranica opened a rare window into Trump's efforts to muscle the media his way when she reported in February that the ad giant IPG signed a deal with Elon Musk's X, believing it was the cost of avoiding regulatory scrutiny of its sale to Omnicom. She added the news last week that X is rebuilding its business with a campaign of legal threats against advertisers. The Federal Trade Commission is now focused on pressuring agencies and brands to drop 'brand safety' guidelines that it interprets as political boycotts of right-wing views. Marketers are right to be scared. Trump and his aides live on digital media and were infuriated by social media platforms, which penalized them for criticizing COVID-19 vaccines and policies and banned some of them after Jan. 6. They view restoring the absolute freedom of posting — and punishing anyone who sought to restrain it — as a true top priority, according to administration officials and allies I've spoken to. Marketing executives I talked to are far too scared to talk about this pressure in public. But they do see paying X as a good way out: 'Brands would rather spend on advertising at a low return rate on X, versus spending that money on lawyers,' one noted. 'At least it's not a total waste.' Now Musk is on the outs, the FTC is still on the march, and they may have to find a new avenue for tribute. Lions CEO Simon Cook told The Hollywood Reporter that 'the pressure of data-driven performance, the fast pace of technological and cultural shifts, and the rise of AI' are all making ad creatives more nervous. X users have paid to boost pro-Nazi posts as ads, as The Forward notes.
