Ajay Banga, chief executive officer of MasterCard Inc. Pau Barrena | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mastercard announced on Tuesday that CEO Ajay Banga will leave his current position and take over as the company’s executive chairman. The move will be effective Jan. 1, 2021. Banga will be taking over as chairman for Richard Haythornthwaite, who
Month: February 2020
Peter Weber took two of his three remaining ladies to the Fantasy Suites on The Bachelor this week, and it was the moment of truth for Madison “Madiprew” Prewett. It was quite a dilemma for both of them, because both of them were right, but we’ll get to that later. The episode picked up right
Kendrick Lamar (David Brendan Hall), Yeasayer (Ben Kaye), and The Weeknd (Natalie Somekh) Yeasayer are suing Kendrick Lamar and The Weeknd over their Black Panther collaboration “Pray For Me”, as they claim it lifts an excerpt from their 2007 hit “Sunrise”. It’s been over two years since that song from the Black Panther soundtrack dropped, so it seems
Paramount’s China office has announced that it’s pushing the release date of Sonic the Hedgehog due to the coronavirus outbreak with a future date TBD. The Jeff Fowler-directed movie recently clocked past $203M WW this past weekend. Note, no other Hollywood movies in the PRC have been officially dated or moved in the wake of the coronavirus
With just over a week left before Super Tuesday, Michael Bloomberg’s past is still coming back to haunt him. The billionaire’s entrance into the Democratic presidential primary has been met with a slew of criticism over his past comments and actions, from his controversial “stop and frisk” policy as New York City mayor and defense
The comedian Peter Kay has announced a series of comeback gigs that will raise money for Cancer Research UK. Kay, who has not performed since 2017, is bringing back Dance for Life later this year, a show in which participants attend a dance-a-thon from which all the profit is donated to the cancer charity. Participants
Historic England is the country’s official list keeper of the most historically and architecturally significant places in England — places such as monuments, shipwrecks and battlefields. And pubs. Earlier this month, the heritage organization updated 11 English pub listings to reflect their cultural heritage and national importance, with one receiving a coveted Grade I designation.
A brand-new show titled The King Symphonic and performed by the Las Vegas Symphony Orchestra will celebrate Elvis Presley’s music at London’s Cadogan Hall on 3rd April 2020. For one night only, the acclaimed Las Vegas Symphony Orchestra will make its UK debut at Cadogan Hall with its hit show The King Symphonic: The Music
By stripping the Parthenon of at least half of its surviving sculptures in 1801, English nobleman and ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, Thomas Bruce had sparked a storm of controversy on the legal ownership rights of cultural artifacts – an issue which remains ongoing till this day. Taken illegally during the Turkish invasion, the Elgin
The Walking Dead went there on Sunday night. No, we’re not talking about the implosion of the cave that housed Alpha’s horde. We’re talking about the scene we want to unsee. Negan and Alpha had sex while the latter wore her signature Whisperer mask. It was a surprising turn of events, especially given that Alpha
Turntables have never looked so fashionable, thanks to a new collaboration between Supreme and Numark. The Supreme x Numark PT01 Portable Turntable is this season’s must-have accessory for DJ/producers and music lovers everywhere, as part of the Spring/Summer 2020 collection. You can’t exactly play a full set with this piece of equipment, but the classic logo look, compact plastic
New York Fashion Week is making a bold statement in the accessories department. From earrings to necklaces to belts, models graced the runways at Monse dripping in layered chains, Ulla Johnson’s muses are hiding behind tinted sunglasses, and Self-Portrait is making the case for equestrian hats. This season, more and bigger is better. Scroll through
I recently had the opportunity to speak with the show director for Magic Happens, Jordan Peterson, who told me that, while the full Moana float in the new parade is the most technologically impressive, including flexible LED screens among other creations, what he believed would truly “steal the show” and leave people talking, was a
Mary Stuart Masterson is part of the incredible ensemble cast of ‘For Life.’ She spoke EXCLUSIVELY with HL and previewed what’s ahead for Anya, including the ‘conflict’ between Anya and Safiya. Mary Stuart Masterson stars in the new ABC drama series For Life, which is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. In the
“With slide rules and pencils, Katherine Johnson’s brilliant mind helped launch our nation into space.” Pioneering NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who calculated the flight path for America’s first space mission and the first moon landing among other mathematical achievements, has died today, February 24, 2020, at 101. Her accomplishments, and those of the largely unrecognized
The National Trust has said it expects to cut its use of plastic by 12.5 tonnes a year because it will switch its membership cards to recyclable paper versions. The conservation charity said the five million membership cards it sends out each year would be replaced by alternatives made from super-strength, durable paper. The paper
Courtesy of Walt Disney World Disney magic is something you can feel in the air in Orlando. The meticulously curated experiences and spectacular properties a wonder to adults and children alike. Always on the cutting edge, Disney continues to build Walt Disney World to the delight of fans across the globe. The most recent addition?
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Brendan McDermid | Reuters This is a live blog. Please check back for updates. 7:23 am: Chart analysts saw weakening market before Monday’s drop Technical analysts saw some weak internals in this market at the end of last week, which could be why the
Mum’s deserve all the love and treats they can handle! In this Mother’s Day 2020 guide, we look at some of the unique places in the UK where you can show how much she means to you. For something a little out of the ordinary on Mother’s Day, Thames Clippers has the perfect treat with
Mr. Nicola Andreatta, CEO of Roger Dubuis You may not be familiar with Nicola Andreatta as CEO of Roger Dubuis but he knew the company from the era of Mr Roger Dubuis and Carlos Dias – basically right from the company’s origins. A man with watchmaking in his blood, Andreatta has spent his entire career
From surprising emerging destinations like South Korea and Lebanon to old favorites like Peru and New Zealand, here are our top holiday destinations for 2020 that are sure to spice up your life with adventure. Emerging destinations 1. South Korea Sitting pretty on the edge of the Korean peninsula and home to the ancient Gyeongbokgung
Warren Buffett David A. Grogan | CNBC Berkshire Hathaway founder Warren Buffett called out bank stocks as one of his favorite equity holdings in the U.S. market. “I feel very good about the banks we own. They’re very attractive compared to most other securities I see,” Buffett told CNBC’s Becky Quick on “Squawk Box” on Monday. Banks
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Lizzo says Tommy Hilfiger has connected with her on a future collab, and the article of clothing she thinks they can peddle best … butt cheek dental floss. We got the pop superstar Sunday outside of the Sweet Chick waffle house in L.A., where our guy asked what’s on the
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Dustin Diamond‘s pleading his case to the makers of the “Saved by the Bell” reboot, saying his character is synonymous with the show … and he hopes his former castmates band together to make it happen. The man who played Screech in every episode of the popular teen sitcom and
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been going through a major transition period since they announced in January that they will be stepping back from their roles as senior members of the royal family and becoming financially independent. The couple has been living a low-key life in Canada, where they have been enjoying hiking, hanging
Sonic the Hedgehog continued its box office reign this weekend, barely beating new movie The Call of the Wild in domestic gross. Sonic the Hedgehog was released last weekend and is based on the popular video game. After negative reception to Sonic’s original design for the movie, Paramount made the surprising decision to redesign the character. This
When dancer Camila Prins entered Sao Paulo’s Carnival parade grounds, a costume of feathers clinging to her sinuous body, she fulfilled a dream of feminine beauty nearly three decades old. Prins says she first realized she wanted to be a woman at a Carnival party at age 11, when, like the other boys, she was
The proportion of people aged over 50 considering whether to leave a legacy to charity has soared by 10 per cent in just 12 months, according to a report published today. The report, Legacy Fundraising: The Only Constant is Change, which is based on online surveys of 15,000 over-50s, reveals that 45 per cent said
Kayaking is one of the best adventure sports for thrillseekers from all around the world. If you are fond of water sports, then you will definitely love kayaking whilst enjoying pristine views. In this watersport, a small boat is used that is known as a ‘Kayak.’ Kayaking derives its name from Kayaks. Kayaks have a
Daniel Grill | Getty Images When it comes to retirement, it’s no secret that women face an uphill battle financially. And while women’s retirement readiness is improving, there’s room for much more, according to new research from the Aegon Center for Longevity and Retirement. Women around the world share the same three career challenges: a
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