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Star India is set to produce a new web series spotlighting the <keyword id="19899810" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Reserve-Bank-of-India" source="keywords">Reserve Bank of India</keyword> (<keyword id="19899808" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rbi" source="keywords">RBI</keyword>) and its critical role in shaping India’s economy over the past 90 years. The RBI, established in 1935, celebrated its 90th anniversary this April, and the upcoming series will aim to deepen public understanding of the central bank’s operations and achievements. Several prominent media companies — Star India Private Limited, Viacom 18, Zee Entertainment Network Limited, and Discovery Communications India — competed for the project. Following a request for proposal (RFP) by the RBI in July, Star India secured the contract, valued at Rs 6.5 crore, after progressing through final evaluations alongside Viacom 18. The RBI's vision for the series, as outlined in the RFP, includes five episodes of about 25-30 minutes each. This format will allow for an engaging, in-depth look into the RBI’s journey, from its establishment in pre-independence India to its modern-day functions. The episodes will delve into the RBI's mission and vision, major achievements, and ongoing developments, aiming to make the central bank’s functions more relatable and accessible to the general public. With expert interviews, high-quality visuals, and storytelling, the series is designed to demystify complex financial topics for a broad audience. By presenting the RBI's key initiatives, collaborations, and challenges in an engaging way, Star India hopes to foster greater transparency and trust in the central bank. The series will be available on both national television and OTT platforms, expanding its reach and impact. The RBI views this web series as a valuable tool to promote financial literacy. By making the central bank's work understandable and interesting, the series could serve as a bridge between the RBI and the public, contributing to a more financially aware society. (With inputs from agencies)

Curious to know what the Reserve Bank does? Star India will soon produce a web series narrating the RBI's 90-year journey

<ul class="summary-list"><li>My family recently visited <keyword id="20054308" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Ireland" source="keywords">Ireland</keyword> to celebrate my son's third birthday.</li><li>It's the perfect country to visit with a toddler.</li></ul>Many families dream of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-places-to-go-in-europe-travel-planner-favorite-destinations-2024-10">traveling around Europe</a> because it's a great continent for kids. I've been to every country in Europe (except Russia), and in my opinion, one of these countries provides the ideal destination for toddlers: Ireland. I recently went with my own 3-year-old, and we had an amazing time. As soon as our ferry docked in Dublin, my son seemed amazed. My partner and I organized the trip to celebrate his third birthday, and I shouldn't have been surprised he was enjoying himself, as nowhere is quite as magical as Ireland. <div type="image" title="Jennifer Sizeland's son running on a beach in Ireland." height="1536" width="2048" msid="114281848" hostid="261"></div><h2>The coast acts as a wonderful base for a family trip</h2>An <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-under-the-radar-places-in-ireland-2022-4">ideal way to see Ireland</a> as a family is to stay in a cottage or caravan near the coast, which can act as your base for exploring the surrounding areas by car, bike, or <keyword id="19919009" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="public-transport" source="keywords">public transport</keyword>. This was what we decided to do and was a great choice; Ireland's roads are quieter than much of the rest of Europe, as it is sparsely populated, aside from its main cities. Even though you should take the usual precautions, it felt safe and people are very welcoming, especially to children. If you want to learn about Ireland's tangible history without the kids getting bored, there are so many beautifully preserved castles and estates with sprawling gardens to get lost in. The famous <keyword id="23623420" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Blarney-Castle" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Blarney Castle" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Blarney Castle">Blarney Castle</keyword> (home of the Blarney stone) is especially intriguing with a rock close, a poison garden, and a waterfall all hidden around its vast grounds. My son enjoyed playing hide-and-seek among the vast avenues adorned with sculptures and giant plants. There is also the John F. Kennedy Arboretum, a huge parkland and tree collection dedicated to the former president. <div type="image" title="Jennifer Sizeland's son running in a marsh in Ireland, the sky is cloudy and blue." height="2213" width="2950" msid="114281854" hostid="261"></div><h2>Public transportation is great in Ireland, and wildlife is everywhere</h2>There are many ways to explore Ireland with its excellent <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taking-public-transportation-solo-backpacking-europe-2023-9">public transport system</a>, which includes buses, trams, ferries, boats, and trains that little ones will love riding. If you want to extend your overland trip, you can take ferries from the east and southern coasts of Ireland to France, England, Wales, and the Isle of Man to avoid the hassle of flying. You might even see a dolphin or a whale in the Irish Sea if you're lucky. Seals also haul out on the beaches and rocks along the coast, so it's fun to try to spot them. My son loved visiting the Seal Rescue Center in County Wexford, where we saw baby seals being nursed back to health. The abundance of countryside means that there is wildlife everywhere, including seabirds, deer, and otters. <h2>It's not hard to get food for even the pickiest eaters</h2>It also means that there are plenty of farms, so it's easy to find fresh local produce wherever you go. While my <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/your-kids-may-not-grow-out-of-picky-eaters-study-2020-5">toddler is a picky eater</a>, the basics in Ireland, like bread, butter, and meat, are all delicious, and he loved the sandwiches and stews. As sustainability is also important there, many towns and cities have zero-waste stores and discounts for people who bring their own coffee cups. Much like any parent with a young child, I'm trying to leave a better world for him, which was much easier to do in Ireland than most places I've visited. <h2>There's just something magical about the country</h2>While these are all reasons enough to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/long-flight-with-toddlers-snacks-entertainment-2024-2">visit Ireland with a toddler</a>, perhaps the best incentive is the mythology behind this emerald isle. From fairies to leprechauns, there is a tale to capture the imagination of every child. The books about mermaids were a particular hit with mine. Museums, visitor centers, and gift shops often sell storybooks, postcards, toys, and trinkets that bring these legends to life in a way that children can bring home with them. There are so many waterfalls, toadstools, coves, and fairy pools to discover all around the country that even as an adult, I believe the stories to be true. Correction: October 16, 2024 — An earlier version of this story misstated where the ferries depart from. They are available on the east and southern coasts, not the west coast.

I've traveled to 86 countries and Ireland is the best place I've visited to bring a toddler on vacation

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Celebrities rarely sue when their AI-generated images are used in scam online advertisements.</li><li>Mike <keyword id="23762289" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="huckabee" source="keywords">Huckabee</keyword>'s lawsuit over his bogus CBD gummies ads on Facebook is an exception.</li></ul>When celebrities get deep-faked, they don't tend to run off to the nearest courthouse to sue Facebook or YouTube. Oprah Winfrey did not file a lawsuit earlier this year after her AI doppelganger hawked a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-67703018">$37 self-help course</a> based on "missing" Bible scriptures. Neither did <keyword id="19897184" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="taylor-swift" source="keywords">Taylor Swift</keyword> after her recent deepfake "endorsement" of Donald Trump. When dueling deepfakes of <keyword id="19928904" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tom-hanks" source="keywords">Tom Hanks</keyword> shilled for a dental plan last October and a miracle cure in August, the real Tom Hanks sued no one. Likewise, Jennifer Aniston, whose AI double recently told Facebook users that she owes her timeless bikini body to collagen supplements, did not run to the courthouse. Amid this litigation restraint, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee stands apart. He, too, has been targeted. In May, Huckabee, a Baptist minister and staunch conservative, discovered his manipulated image had been used for months in Facebook ads for CBD gummies. "CBD cured me and can save American lives," the ads quote the two-time GOP presidential candidate as saying. "It was quite the shock," Huckabee told Business Insider Wednesday. "I was just outraged." Huckabee may now be the only deepfaked American public figure who is taking his outrage to court. His lawsuit against <keyword id="19911549" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="meta" source="keywords">Meta</keyword>, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, demands unspecified damages "for its malicious conduct." "Meta profited from these unlawful advertisements, and because of Meta's approval, these advertisements reached millions of Facebook users," the lawsuit alleges. An attorney and spokesperson for Meta did not return requests for comment for this story. The company is fighting to dismiss the lawsuit, an effort centered on Section 230 of the federal Communications Decency Act. Since 1996, Section 230 has generally immunized publishers of third-party content from lawsuits. Experts in digital law told Business Insider that Section 230 protections make it virtually impossible to successfully sue a social media platform over deepfake scam ads. So while public figures get deepfaked all the time, Huckabee v Meta, filed in federal court in Delaware, is unsurprisingly a rare effort, they said. "He's going straight into the teeth of an impressive record of courtroom futility," said Eric Goldman, a professor of digital law at Santa Clara University. Huckabee said he remains determined. "There are so many people who have been defrauded in this way, and either they don't have the energy to pursue it, or they think it's an effort in futility, which I disagree with," he said. "Quite frankly, it's kind of a Wild, Wild West approach that they've taken, that they can do whatever they want to do, and no one can touch them," he added, referring to Meta. "I think it's time to touch them." <div type="image" title="Attorney Scott Poynter, left, and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee after taping the October 12 episode of the Trinity Broadcasting Network talk show, &quot;Huckabee.&quot;" height="3712" width="5568" msid="114654293" hostid="261"></div><h2>Facebook is "an advertising company"</h2>Huckabee's lawyer, Scott Poynter, said he knows of one lawsuit that's similar to the former governor's, and he said its progress has given him hope. Three years ago, in federal court in California, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/meta-new-crack-down-scam-accounts-banks-sharing-data-2024-10">Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest</a> filed a lawsuit making a similar claim. The billionaire alleged that Meta was negligent in posting deepfake cryptocurrency scam ads using his image. The ads remained up on Facebook and Instagram despite Forrest's repeated demands they be taken down, and defrauded victims out of millions of dollars, his suit alleges. In June, US District Court Judge P. Casey Pitts rejected Meta's argument that the case should be dismissed pretrial on Section 230 grounds. The decision means Forrest may proceed to trial on this claim: that Meta was more than just a neutral conveyor of content and, therefore, has no immunity from a negligence claim. That's Huckabee's argument in a nutshell, Poynter said. "Facebook is an advertising company," he told BI. "Almost 98% of Meta's $134 billion in revenue last year came from the sale of advertisements. Its algorithm decides how many of these ads will be sent out, and who will see them." "We argue that Meta is no longer a third-party content provider protected by 230 immunity when it manipulates and pushes an ad, through its algorithm, to the people who are most likely to buy." Goldman, the digital law professor, thinks the Forrest decision may be "an anomaly." "If I were Facebook, I would appeal," he said. Still, there are warning signs that 230 immunity is in legal jeopardy, he said. He pointed to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/blackout-challenge-tiktok-death-could-end-section-230-liability-protections-2024-9">Anderson v. TikTok</a>, a lawsuit on behalf of a 10-year-old girl, Nylah Anderson, who died trying the "Blackout Challenge" promoted on her TikTok feed. In August, a federal appeals court in Pennsylvania found that because its algorithm fed these videos to the girl, TikTok served as more than just a neutral repository of third-party content. The court rejected TikTok's 230 challenge, allowing the case to go forward. "They found that algorithms are content, protected by the First Amendment, so they're not covered by 230 immunity," Goldman said. "It's obviously wrong, and it will be appealed, maybe to the US Supreme Court," he added. "And if it works, it's the end of 230 protection" for social media platforms. <div type="image" title="A false Facebook ad, since taken down, in which former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee &quot;endorses&quot; CBD gummies." height="538" width="1028" msid="114654296" hostid="261"></div><h2>'What the heck is going on?'</h2>Mike Huckabee can't remember the precise moment in May when he realized his doppelganger was selling CBD gummies. He just remembers he was "livid." "I was getting a number of friends who were sending it to me," he remembered. "And they were saying 'What the heck is going on?'" The ads used photos of the former governor, including from his nationally syndicated talk and variety show, "Huckabee," which runs weekly on Trinity Broadcasting Network. Other photos were clearly AI-manipulated, his lawsuit says. "There is no real photo of me like it. It looks like I'm crying," Huckabee told BI. "I'm in a bright red paisley shirt, and it looks like I'm at the end of my rope." At least one of the ads took the form of a Fox News story, the lawsuit alleges. All of the ads falsely said Huckabee was leaving Trinity Broadcasting because he had nearly died after a four-year battle against an auto-immune disease — but that the "miracle" of Fortin-brand CBD gummies had saved his life. The ads also falsely claimed that because he'd switched to gummies, he no longer needed to take opioid painkillers. Fortin is still selling CBD gummies online without the help of a bogus Huckabee endorsement. The company is not named as a defendant in Huckabee's lawsuit, and a representative did not respond to requests for comment for this story. Huckabee said he was soon inundated with calls from friends, fans, people from the network, and sponsors from the show, all wondering if he was really sick, really quitting, and really popping CBD gummies. "Governor Huckabee does not endorse CBD gummies or any marijuana derivative," Poynter told BI. "For decades, Governor Huckabee has been against marijuana and its derivatives." The former governor said he has more than 2 million followers on Facebook and has had beef with Meta before, including when it temporarily froze his account after he criticized the government's COVID response. "Everybody I know has been Facebook jail," he said. "If they're monitoring the content of people who don't have that much content, why can't they see these ads?" Huckabee said he is no fan of Section 230 immunity. The law was enacted to encourage the growth of the internet and protect free speech, but "I don't think we have to worry about that now," he said. "We have to worry about how the internet has become a monster and it's gobbling up people's lives," he added. As for his lawsuit, "We're going to take it as far as we can take it," Huckabee said. Meta is due to file additional papers supporting its motion to dismiss the Huckabee lawsuit on Monday. In the Forrest case, the company continues to argue that it has meaningful safeguards in place to combat scam advertisements. Correction: October 28, 2024 — An earlier version of this story misspelled Taylor Swift’s name.

Mike Huckabee is the unlikely avenger of deep-faked celebrities

New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Actor <keyword id="19956789" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Jackie-Shroff" source="keywords">Jackie Shroff</keyword> has approached the <keyword id="19895875" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Delhi-High-Court" source="keywords">Delhi High Court</keyword> to seek protection of his personality and <keyword id="21653032" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="publicity-rights" source="keywords">publicity rights</keyword>. The suit has been filed against various entities using his name, photographs, voice and word "<keyword id="19960424" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bhidu" source="keywords">Bhidu</keyword>" without his consent. Through this suit, actor Jackie Shroff seeks direction to protect the Plaintiff's name, voice, image, likeness, and all other elements of the Plaintiff's persona which are distinctive and the unauthorized use by third parties is likely to create confusion and deception amongst the public. The bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula on Tuesday issued a summons on the actor's suit and said it will consider the case tomorrow on the interim injunction application. The actor seeks a permanent injunction restraining the defendants from infringing the Plaintiff's personality rights and publicity rights by the use of the Plaintiff's name 'Jackie Shroff", "Jackie', '<keyword id="21052256" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="jaggu-dada" source="keywords">Jaggu Dada</keyword>', 'Bhidu' voice, image and any other attribute which is exclusively identifiable with him for any commercial or personal gain. The plea asks the court to pass a decree of permanent injunction restraining Defendant Bhidu Shawarma restaurant and its associates, servants, agents, affiliates, holding companies, and representatives, from infringing the Plaintiff's registered trademark by using the same as part of its trade name 'Bhidu Shawarma &amp; Restaurant' or any other trade name/trade mark which is deceptively similar to the Plaintiff's registered trademark numbers. The suit also pertains to the violation of the Plaintiff's moral rights in his performances conferred upon him by virtue of section 38B of the <keyword id="21653033" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="copyright-act" source="keywords">Copyright Act</keyword>, 1957. The Plaintiff, as an actor has acted in many cinematographic films and thus enjoys moral rights in his performances in such films and is entitled to restrain any third party from distorting, mutilating or making other modifications to his performance that are prejudicial to his reputation. In the context of the claims in the present proceedings, the Defendants are extracting clips of movies or other cinematographic works which contain performances of the Plaintiff, for the purpose of creation, communication of graphic/ interchange formats (GIFs), etc. The suit states that Plaintiff has not been informed prior to the creation and dissemination of such GIFs, nor has his consent been sought or secured. The Defendants, by reproducing clips containing the Plaintiff's performance, and that too in a manner which brings disrepute to the Plaintiff and makes him the subject of unsavoury humour, are violating his moral rights in his performances. The misappropriation of any attribute of the Plaintiff's persona without his express permission for a commercial purpose is liable to be restrained not only on the basis of the traditional conception of publicity rights namely the exclusive right to commercially exploit one's persona but also on the basis of the tort of dilution, more particularly tarnishment. Recently, the Delhi High Court also restrained the unauthorised use of actor Anil Kapoor's personality or name for commercial purposes. In the year 2022, Amitabh Bachchan had also moved the Delhi HC against the illegal use of his voice and image. (ANI)

Jackie Shroff moves Delhi HC, files suit against entities using his name, voice and word "Bhidu" without consent

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Donald Trump celebrated his election win at UFC 309 with key allies.</li><li>Trump was joined by Elon Musk, Tulsi Gabbard, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.</li></ul><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/europe-trade-war-trump-tariffs-eu-imports-foreign-policy-2024-11">Donald Trump</a> celebrated his election victory with a surprise appearance at UFC 309 on Saturday.The president-elect, flanked by UFC chief Dana White, arrived at Madison Square Garden to thunderous applause and cheers from the packed-out crowd.Trump was joined at the event by some of his new inner circle, including his picks to lead <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/why-elon-musk-cutting-federal-spending-could-work-2024-11">the new "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE)</a> — Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, incoming national intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-robert-f-kennedy-jr-rfk-department-health-human-services-2024-11">Robert F Kennedy Jr.</a>, whom Trump nominated as health secretary this week.Trump could also be spotted reuniting with <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trumps-victory-shows-the-flagging-influence-of-mainstream-media-2024-11">Joe Rogan</a>, the host of "The Joe Rogan Experience," after his hit appearance on the podcast in October.And the warm reception didn't end there for the president-elect, with what can only be described as a Trump hype video playing on the big screen for spectators.Heavyweight champion Jon Jones also made a point of thanking Trump for attending in his post-fight interview."I also want to say a big, big thank you to President Donald Trump for being here tonight," Jones said, before imitating Trump's <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zph7YXfjMhg">"YMCA" dance</a>. Trump spent most of the evening sitting between White and Tesla CEO Musk, with whom he has been somewhat inseparable since the election.Musk — the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/">world's richest person</a> — went all in on supporting Trump's presidential campaign in the summer, pouring millions of dollars into a super PAC and holding his own rallies to try to get him elected.In his new role as co-leader of DOGE, Musk's main task will be to advise on areas of government spending to cut.And he has already shared some of his plans for how he'll run the agency.Writing on <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1856520760656797801">X</a> on Wednesday, Musk said the DOGE's actions "will be posted online for maximum transparency" and that he will launch a leaderboard to track "insanely dumb" government spending."Anytime the public thinks we are cutting something important or not cutting something wasteful, just let us know!" he added.

Trump, Musk, and new cabinet picks celebrate election victory with surprise appearance at UFC

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Anne <keyword id="20143223" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="hathaway" source="keywords">Hathaway</keyword> apologized to journalist Kjersti <keyword id="23582553" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="flaa" source="keywords">Flaa</keyword> for being difficult in a 2012 interview.</li><li>An uncomfortable interview Flaa did with Blake Lively in 2016 went viral in August.</li></ul>Anne Hathaway just gave a masterclass in swerving public backlash — and Blake Lively should take notes, according to PR experts. <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reporter-blake-lively-interview-kjersti-flaa-terrified-ends-with-us-2024-8">Kjersti Flaa</a> — the journalist who went viral in August for her <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/blake-lively-backlash-it-ends-with-us-promotion-save-reputation-2024-8">resurfaced interview with Lively</a> — said Hathaway recently apologized for "giving me an awful interview" during the press junket for "Les Misérables" in 2012. In the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kjerstiflaa/video/7422828547007450399">interview,</a> which Flaa shared on TikTok on Monday, the actor answered questions with short, one-word responses and refused to play a game that involved singing one of her answers. Speaking in an <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DA4EMFNRREw/?hl=en">Instagram video</a> on Tuesday, Flaa said she was sent a "personal note" by Hathaway's publicist, in which the actor apologized. Flaa said Hathaway explained "what she was going through" during that time in her life, the details of which Flaa didn't share. She added that Hathaway invited her to do another interview when her next film is released. PR experts told BI that Hathaway's swift response will minimize potential backlash and strengthen her reputation as a relatable and genuine celebrity. Jake Holyoak, a PR and crisis communications expert with 12 years of experience, told BI that Hathaway's "authentic" reply would "enhance" her personal brand. <div type="image" title="Anne Hathaway attends the Prime Video's &quot;The Idea Of You&quot; New York premiere at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 29, 2024 in New York City." height="4000" width="6000" msid="114090469" hostid="261"></div>"People respect that level of humility and openness, and it keeps her relatable to her audience," said Holyoak, founder of PR company <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://one-march.co.uk/">One March</a>. <keyword id="23582555" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="yely-kopan" source="keywords">Yely Kopan</keyword> is a self-employed PR consultant with almost a decade of experience in the industry. Kopan, a former creative director at Input Communications, told BI that Hathaway's note to Flaa was "a smart move" because it showed she was willing "to take accountability, even years later." "It helps reinforce her image as someone who's genuine and approachable, which ultimately strengthens her personal brand," Kopan said. <h2>Hathaway is no stranger to online criticism</h2>Flaa wouldn't share which personal circumstances Hathaway alluded to in her note. However, it's worth noting that when the movie was released in 2012, Hathaway was at the height of her career and had experienced an excessive amount of online trolling. "Les Misérables" was a success at the box office; it grossed more than $441 million worldwide and earned a total of $148.8 million in the US, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://playbill.com/article/actress-says-she-was-overpaid-for-role-in-les-miserables-film-com-361649#:~:text=The%202012%20%22Les%20Mis%C3%A9rables%22%20film,domestic%20total%20gross%20was%20%24148%2C809%2C770.">Playbill</a> reported. <div type="image" title="The Les Misérables cast pose on the red carpet." height="2094" width="3000" msid="114090474" hostid="261"></div>In 2013, Hathaway received an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Fantine in the musical film. At around the same time, the actor's reputation took a hit after a wave of social media criticism dubbed <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/why-did-everyone-hate-anne-hathaway-hathahate-explained-2024-3">"Hathahate."</a> The star was condemned for her appearance, her energetic personality, and her award-show speeches, which some people said seemed too rehearsed, emotional, or self-involved. "A lot of people wouldn't give me roles because they were so concerned about how toxic my identity had become online," Hathaway told <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/anne-hathaway-cover-story">Vanity Fair</a> back in March. Despite the setback, Hathaway continued acting, and in 2015, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.forbes.com/pictures/gjdm45kdh/9-anne-hathaway/">Forbes</a> reported that she was the ninth-highest-paid female actor with a net worth of $12 million. These days, Hathaway is busier than ever, having starred in "The Idea of You" and "Mother's Instinct" earlier this year. She recently <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DAtwgxYJy3c/">announced</a> that she had <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://variety.com/2024/film/news/princess-diaries-3-adele-lim-to-direct-1236168384/">signed on to produce</a> "The Princess Diaries 3." <h2>Blake Lively could learn from Hathaway, experts say</h2>Hathaway's response to Flaa was a complete contrast to Blake Lively, who remained silent after her 2016 interview with the same journalist went viral in August. In the interview — which has more than 5.3 million views at the time of writing — Lively snapped at Flaa after the reporter congratulated her on "your little bump." "Congrats on your little bump," Lively responded. Speaking to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13750309/blake-lively-interview-kjersti-flaa-bump-comment-ends-movie.html">MailOnline</a>, Flaa said Lively's comments had been hurtful because she was unable to get pregnant. <div type="image" title="Blake Lively photographed at the New York premiere of &quot;It Ends With Us&quot; at AMC Lincoln Square in New York, August 6, 2024." height="3858" width="5787" msid="114090465" hostid="261"></div>"Looking back, I still feel that I handled it the best way I could," Flaa previously told BI. "In these settings, they always blame the journalist if something goes wrong. It's never the talent's fault no matter what happens," she added. At the time of writing, Lively has not publicly commented on the resurfaced interview. Representatives for Lively did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Holyoak said Lively could "definitely take a page from Anne's playbook" and apologize to Flaa. "By reaching out personally and acknowledging any missteps, Blake could turn this around and potentially win back a lot of goodwill," he added. Meanwhile, Kopan said Lively would show "maturity and self-awareness" if she followed Hathaway's lead. "Even if she doesn't think she did anything wrong, acknowledging someone else's experience can go a long way in building trust," Kopan said. <keyword id="23582554" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="zoe-mumba" source="keywords">Zoe Mumba</keyword> is a PR expert with seven years of experience. Since 2022, she has handled PR for the tech company Bitmovin. Speaking to BI, <keyword id="23582556" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mumba" source="keywords">Mumba</keyword> said Lively's silence has "compounded the issue, leading people to search for more interviews where she might be seen as rude and increasing scrutiny of her behavior." The backlash surrounding Lively's interview coincided with the promotion of her latest film, "It Ends With Us." The movie was adapted from Colleen Hoover's book of the same name about a woman who experiences domestic abuse. It earned more than $309 million in global ticket sales, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/it-ends-with-us-biggest-box-office-since-star-is-born-1235996877/">The Hollywood Reporter</a> said in September. It has become Lively's most successful film to date, surpassing the 2011 film "The Green Lantern," which made more than $237 million in global ticket sales, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://people.com/it-ends-with-us-blake-lively-highest-grossing-movie-8701237">People</a> reported. However, its success was overshadowed by the criticism Lively received for her lighthearted and comedic approach to the press for the film, which contrasted with the film's serious subject matter. Mumba said it may not be enough for Lively to apologize to Flaa as it could appear "like she's simply jumping on the bandwagon." Instead, she suggested Lively offer Flaa an exclusive interview for her next project, which would give the actor an opportunity to apologize in person. "But this could still be viewed as too little too late," Mumba said. Correction: October 9, 2024 — An earlier version of this story misstated when Flaa and Lively’s interview took place. It was in 2016, not earlier this year. An earlier version of this story also misspelled Jake Holyoak’s last name.

Anne Hathaway showed Blake Lively just what to do to swerve public backlash

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Celebrities are getting into the soda industry and launching their own beverages.</li><li><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-loves-expensive-groceries-snacks-erewhon-whole-foods-2024-10">Healthy soda options</a> are in demand, with brands like La Croix seeing record sales.</li></ul>From <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/michelle-obama-background-kamala-harris-campaign-2024-10">former first lady Michelle Obama</a> to supermodel Bella Hadid, celebrities are piling into the soda business.The stage has been set for beverages to become the next big thing for famous people to sell for a while now, experts told Business Insider.While Coca-Cola and Pepsi still dominate the soft drinks market, smaller brands have seen a big rise in popularity over the last four years in the US, according to data collected by Citi from marketing research firm NielsenIQ.One major driving force behind the growth in the sector: a push into healthier beverages. Sodas have become associated with <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/aspartame-is-a-possible-carcinogen-but-still-safe-to-ingest-2023-7">unhealthy choices</a>, Emily Contois, a researcher of food and media at Tulsa University, told BI. As the wellness industry boomed, Contois said alternatives have emerged to fill the void for health-conscious consumers."This idea about sodas as indulgent and fun is also colliding with these newer ideas where sodas are configured as healthy," she said.Poppi and Olipop, two of the most popular prebiotic soda brands, have exploded in popularity since 2020. Olipop's annual sales were around $3.7 million in 2020; 2024 sales have already topped $325 million as of October 5. Poppi has had a similar trajectory. It's grown from less than $1 million in sales for 2020 to nearly $260 million in 2024. Both have grown their market share in the US.While some brands have partnered with influencers to push their "healthy" sodas, celebrities are using their star power to launch new beverages.Filippo Falorni, an equity research director at Citi, compares the celebrity-owned beverage industry's trajectory to that of the beauty industry — which took off in the 2010s when<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/manny-mua-youtube-instagram-drama-popularity-controvery-dramageddon-beauty-youtubers-2021-9"> beauty gurus dominated YouTube</a>. Just as social media helped celebrity makeup lines sell, Falorni said their drink brands have the same potential."The influence of social media on consumption behavior obviously has been up dramatically over the last five, 10 years," Falorni said.Celebrities with millions of fans already have a head start when it comes to selling. Actor Blake Lively, who has 45.6 million followers on Instagram, promotes her Betty Buzz brand on the platform. Singer Katy Perry (205 million Instagram followers) launched De Soi, a line of sparkling drinks made with adaptogens from mushrooms, in 2022.PLEZi Nutrition, a company cofounded by Obama in 2023, launched its soda alternative, PLEZi Fizz, in March. The drink is aimed at kids; Obama had previously said, "We know how much concern parents and pediatricians have about sugary drinks." PLEZi Fizz has 70% less sugar than the leading carbonated soft drinks, according to its website.Contois also said that beverage brands are a convincing way to sell consumers a lifestyle. When it comes to celebrity beauty and wellness brands, Contois said people usually hope there's a "magical elixir" that will elevate their own life.It could be a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/bella-hadid-kin-euphorics-adaptogen-benefits-side-effects-2021-9">Kin Euphorics</a> drink to look more like Hadid or a PLEZi Fizz to feel more like an Obama — sharing a favorite drink with a public figure brings a brief sense of closeness, Contois said.Still, Citi's Falorni said distribution giants like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo don't have to worry about healthy seltzers stealing away business because soda sellers who make it big will eventually need them to help with distribution.Famous booze-free beverage founders could also follow the well-trodden path of celebs creating alcoholic drink brands and then selling them for a lot of cash. Diageo acquired actor <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/george-clooney-tequila-brand-casamigos-started-by-accident-2017-6">George Clooney's Casamigos</a> tequila for about $1 billion in 2017, and the same alcohol company bought <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ryan-reynolds-apologizes-george-clooney-email-sells-aviation-gin-610-million-2020-8">Ryan Reynolds' gin brand</a> in 2020 for $610 million.A-listers may feel more comfortable promoting sodas as guilt-free indulgences on their massive platforms compared to alcohol. The relatively low price points — a four-pack of Betty Buzz is less than $10 — also mean consumers can share a celebrity's taste for a few dollars."It's an aspirational investment that people are willing to make," Contois said.

From Michelle Obama to Bella Hadid, celebrities are piling into the soda business 

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Sean "Diddy" Combs' famed parties are being looked at in a new light after his federal indictment.</li><li>Celebrities who partied with Combs may want to consult their lawyers, entertainment attorneys told BI.</li></ul>Celebrities who attended <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sean-diddy-combs-arrested-grand-jury-indictment-2024-9">Sean "Diddy" Combs'</a> parties should consider lawyering up, even if they attended one of his more high-profile soirees.Several entertainment attorneys told Business Insider that any celebrities who may have been involved in Combs' alleged <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sean-diddy-combs-indictment-allegations-freak-off-sex-performances-2024-9">drug-fueled sex parties called "Freak Offs,"</a> in which prosecutors say the hip-hop mogul "used force, threats of force, and coercion" to get female victims to engage in sex acts with male commercial sex workers, should be especially worried and immediately consult an attorney.And while Combs' <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mark-cuban-glad-he-never-hung-out-with-diddy-2024-9">extravagant, star-studded </a>White Parties, which were thrown in the late 1990s and early 2000s, were not mentioned in the 14-page federal indictment against the entrepreneur, those who attended may also want to touch base with their lawyers, they said."The likelihood that prominent persons known to have attended these parties will be contacted by law enforcement personnel is very high," said Wayne Dennison, a partner at the firm Brown Rudnick who was part of the team that successfully represented <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/johnny-depp-amber-heard-verdict-legal-team-hugs-2022-6">Johnny Depp</a> in his defamation lawsuit against <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/johnny-depp-amber-heard-relationship-timeline-2020-7">Amber Heard</a>.There is "no downside" for celebrities who attended Combs' ritzy parties, thrown at glitzy locales like the Hamptons, Beverly Hills, and St. Tropez, to be "proactive about potentially being interviewed by law enforcement personnel with respect to this matter," Dennison, who is co-chairman of the firm's brand and reputation management team, said.On the other hand, Neama Rahmani, the president and cofounder of West Coast Trial Lawyers, said: "If I were a celebrity who participated in one of Diddy's 'Freak Offs,' I would be shaking in my boots.""At best, they're a witness in a case that is very likely going to trial," Rahmani said. "At worst, they're a codefendant."<div type="image" title="Sean &quot;Diddy&quot; Combs at one of his white parties." height="1763" width="3000" msid="113939127" hostid="261" sizebytes="267334"></div><h2 id="5474f25f-a61d-49ef-83d4-c10dd6218ae3">Celebrity guests may have 'relevant information' and be summoned to testify</h2>Combs' lavish shindigs are being viewed in a new light after the 54-year-old rapper and businessman was <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sean-diddy-combs-bond-court-jail-trial-2024-9">indicted by a Manhattan grand jury</a> last month on federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation for the purposes of prostitution.Combs, who <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sean-diddy-combs-metropolitan-detention-center-brooklyn-jail-indictment-2024-9">remains locked up at a Brooklyn jail</a>, has vehemently denied the charges and has pleaded not guilty.Some of the entertainment attorneys told BI that celebrities who attended Combs' A-list parties could be summoned to testify at a trial, even if they don't think they witnessed anything nefarious.Jurors tend to view well-known people as credible witnesses, Dennison said."By all accounts, Mr. Combs threw very large parties, which likely had some form of guest list that may now be available to prosecutors," Dennison said. "The only way for the prosecution to determine who knew what and when is to talk with those in attendance."Rahmani added that stars who attended Combs' high-profile parties could have "relevant information" and be compelled to testify.Rahmani, a former federal prosecutor, said he would advise these individuals to consult with their lawyer and their publicist "because a lot of dirty laundry" could soon be made public.Camron Dowlatshahi, a Los Angeles entertainment attorney with Mills Sadat Dowlat LLP, agreed, saying it's possible prosecutors may bring in celebrities for witness interviews.However, Tre Lovell, an attorney and the owner of the Los Angeles-based Lovell Firm, told BI that he wouldn't rush to call a lawyer simply for attending one of Combs' parties as doing so "does not suggest unlawful or criminal activity.""He's a very famous celebrity and has been for decades before his recent indictment," Lovell told BI. "He's had many legitimate parties over the years and, chances are, most celebrities and guests were not aware of his sex parties."However, if a celebrity actually participated in any of the "Freak Off" parties, "then that would be something different, and I would suggest contacting your attorney" to "strategize how best to deal with any potential criminal investigation," Lovell said.<div type="image" title="A courtroom sketch of Sean Combs next to his defense lawyer, with security personnel in the background." height="2000" width="3000" msid="113939125" hostid="261" sizebytes="624808"></div><h2 id="ab007a3a-1abb-4846-8523-c5f1fad2c8b1">'Freak Offs' are at the center of Combs' indictment</h2>Federal prosecutors allege that for decades Combs "abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation, and conceal his conduct."Combs and his associates "wielded the power and prestige" of the rapper's success to "intimidate, threaten, and lure female victims" into his orbit "often under the pretense of a romantic relationship," prosecutors say in the indictment.The "Freak Offs," prosecutors say, occurred regularly, often in hotel rooms, and sometimes lasted multiple days. During these events, prosecutors say Combs would give out a variety of drugs to the victims to keep them "obedient and compliant."Members of the Combs' enterprise, including high-ranking supervisors, security staff, household staff, and personal assistants, helped host the "Freak Offs" by booking hotel rooms, according to prosecutors. The staff stocked the parties with the "required" supplies, including drugs, baby oil, and lubricant, prosecutors say in the indictment."Combs subjected victims to physical, emotional, and verbal abuse to cause the victims to engage in Freak Offs," the indictment says.Combs' lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, has sought to portray the so-called "Freak Offs" as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sean-combs-diddy-appeal-jail-conditions-trial-prep-2024-9">consensual acts</a>.In a statement to BI, a Combs spokesperson drew a distinction between the "false allegations" against the hip-hop mogul and his famed parties."Sean Combs' white parties and other events were iconic, a true convergence of hip-hop, Hollywood, and Black excellence. His parties were a 'who's who' of A-list celebrities, with an endless stream of people vying to attend," the spokesperson said."It's disappointing to see the media and social commentators twist these cultural moments into something they were not," the spokesperson continued. "Shaming celebrities who attended, taking video clips and photos out of context, and trying to link these events to false allegations is simply untrue."<div type="image" title="An image of Sean &quot;Diddy&quot; Combs in an all-white suit at his famous &quot;white party&quot; in 2006." height="2000" width="3000" msid="113939124" hostid="261" sizebytes="386774"></div><h2 id="8b2c355a-46ee-4947-84a3-3666dc148e6b">A woman recently sued Combs, alleging she was forced to have sex with guests at the White Parties</h2>In one of a slew of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/timeline-sean-diddy-combs-sexual-misconduct-timeline-2024-2">civil lawsuits against Combs</a> accusing him of sexual misconduct, the former porn star <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sean-diddy-combs-lawyer-nyc-sex-trafficking-charges-2024-7">Adria English</a> alleged Combs hired her as an entertainer for his White Parties at his Hamptons and Miami homes between 2004 and 2009 and forced her to have sex with guests.In the lawsuit, filed in July in Manhattan federal court, English said that during one White Party, she was required to wear a black dress "to denote her capacity there as an employee, but more sinisterly as a sex trafficked sex worker."In response to the lawsuit, Combs' attorney Jonathan Davis said: "No matter how many lawsuits are filed it won't change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone. We live in a world where anyone can file a lawsuit for any reason and without any proof."Rahmani told BI that if there was "overlap and there were sex workers" at Combs' parties, celebrity attendees should most definitely consult a lawyer.If the "Freak Offs" that prosecutors allege Combs held were completely separate from his star-studded bashes, then guests who attended should have nothing to worry about, he said.

Celebrities who partied with Diddy may want to contact their lawyers

Shrayansh Singh, an advocate who booked an IndiGo flight ticket from Lucknow to Bengaluru, noticed a ‘<keyword id="14431972" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Cute-Charge" source="Orion">Cute Charge</keyword>’ listed in the payment breakdown of his ticket. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he humorously questioned whether passengers were being charged for their own cuteness or if the airline was referring to its planes as cute. X user’s questioning IndiGo’s ‘Cute Charge’ has sparked widespread debate over the transparency and justification of various airport fees. The post quickly caught the attention of social media users and prompted a notable response from the airline. Singh voiced his frustration with the ‘<keyword id="22847048" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="cute-fee" source="keywords">Cute Fee</keyword>,’ along with other charges like the ‘User Development Fee’ and ‘Aviation Security Fee,’ which he found unclear and seemingly arbitrary. “Dear IndiGo, what is this ‘Cute Fee’? Are you charging passengers for being cute, or do you think your planes are cute?” Singh humorously asked. <div type="twitter" handle="_shrayanshsingh" handlename="_shrayanshsingh" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1825509860596981982"></div> He went on further to question the airline about the additional charges on his ticket, including the “User Development Fee” and “Aviation Security Fee.” Singh asked, “What is this ‘User Development Fee’? How exactly are you developing me when I travel on your aircraft? And the ‘Aviation Security Fee’—aren’t my taxes already covering my safety when I fly? Or has the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India outsourced aviation security to businesses?” The airline promptly responded to Singh’s query, clarifying that the ‘Cute Fee’ refers to the <keyword id="22866596" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="common-user-terminal-equipment" source="keywords">Common User Terminal Equipment</keyword> (CUTE) charge. They explained that this fee covers the use of various airport facilities, such as escalators, metal detectors, and other equipment utilised by passengers during their time at the airport. Despite the explanation, the response did little to alleviate Singh’s concerns. <div type="twitter" handle="_shrayanshsingh" handlename="_shrayanshsingh" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1825524274125234325"></div> Shrayansh countered the airline’s explanation by arguing that airport security equipment, like metal detectors, falls under the jurisdiction of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and should be funded by the government. “Isn’t this part of airport security? Aren’t the metal detectors the property of the CISF, as it’s a government security organisation?” he retorted, questioning why passengers are being charged for what he believes should be a government-funded service. The conversation around <keyword id="22866595" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="airline-fees" source="keywords">airline fees</keyword> has gained significant traction online, attracting both support and criticism from the public. Many users sided with Singh, sarcastically speculating that airlines might soon start charging for basic necessities like the oxygen consumed at the airport. One user quipped, “What’s next, usage fees for fuel nozzles at petrol pumps? Oops, I hope I’m not giving them any ideas.” Others defended the airline, arguing that such fees are common practice worldwide. “Airlines aren’t at fault here. The Cute Fee, User Development Fee, and Passenger Service Fee are all imposed by the Airport Authority to maintain the airports. Airlines are simply collecting these fees on their behalf,” one user noted. The issue of transparency and fairness in airline charges remains a central topic in public discussion, emphasising the need for clearer justification and communication of these fees to passengers. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/travel/india/webstories/exploring-safely-best-cities-in-india-for-female-travellers/slidelist/112653767.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Exploring Safely: Best Cities in India for Female Travellers</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/travel/india/webstories/janmashtami-2024-8-spots-to-celebrate-lord-krishnas-birth/slidelist/112654098.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Janmashtami 2024: 8 spots to celebrate lord Krishna’s birth</a>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Goldman Sachs last week promoted 95 people to partner — its largest class under CEO David Solomon.</li><li>Partners from Goldman's banking and markets and asset management units shared how they got the news.</li></ul>First came the calls. Then came the Champagne.Wall Street may be known for its long hours — but last week, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/goldman-sachs-partners-revealed-see-full-list-names-diversity-women-2024-11">95 of Goldman Sachs' top executives</a> pressed pause (briefly) to revel in a professional milestone: making partner.The role — Goldman's top designation outside the C-suite — <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/goldman-sachs-partner-class-perks-privileges-cross-ruffing-process-2024-10">represents a zenith</a> at the prestigious Wall Street bank. Goldman Sachs is a leading investment bank for <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/goldman-sachs-partners-share-investment-banking-oral-histories-2024-7">corporate dealmaking</a> and trading, and its partners represent less than 1% of roughly 46,000 employees. On average, Goldman's newest partners have spent 16 years rising in the ranks, the bank said last week.Business Insider spoke to nine partners from the 2024 class about their big day, including how they celebrated with their families and teams. For some, the day raced by in a blur after getting the call from top bosses <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/goldman-ceo-david-solomon-memo-trump-presidential-victory-policies-2024-11">CEO David Solomon</a> or President and COO John Waldron. Many described an outpouring of support from inside the halls of Goldman Sachs, including balloons, congratulatory notes, applause from staff, and toasts with fellow members of their partner class.One trader told BI he sat in his office quietly to digest the news and not disturb the work of others, while another executive told BI she shouted across the trading floor, "We did it, team! We did it!" to hugs and applause. "It's like a wedding and birthday wrapped up in one amazing moment that you keep reliving," one new partner said.Here's a glimpse inside the big day of nine of Wall Street's up-and-coming executives, including what they did to mark the occasion. Answers have been edited for length and clarity and are ordered alphabetically by last name.<h2 id="7149a354-e3d3-4f1e-b8a4-c63d3a189018">Rob Barlick, region head for Florida and Latin America private wealth management</h2><div type="image" title="Robert Barlick" height="1125" width="1500" msid="115225868" hostid="261" sizebytes="83670"></div>David called me on my cell at 8:54 a.m. My team sits outside my office so they knew what had happened. They all rushed in to offer their congratulations, and we had a celebratory dinner later in the evening.One of the most remarkable things about being named partner is the flood of emails, texts, and calls you get after the announcement. I received literally hundreds of messages from colleagues, clients, alumni, and friends. It's a joyful rush of congratulations that's deeply moving.<h2 id="e22683da-a145-42f7-aa1e-cae0392d86b9">Lyla Bibi, head of the US healthcare equity-capital-markets group within investment banking</h2><div type="image" title="Lyla Bibi Goldman Sachs partner" height="1125" width="1500" msid="115225871" hostid="261" sizebytes="70364"></div>As someone who spent most of her professional career at GS, getting "the call" from John Waldron was a moment I imagined for decades (and was still woefully underprepared for it!).I called my husband first (and by extension my two youngest kids). My parents were my second call.I'd love to say it was a full day of celebrating, but there was a day job in between the incredible outpouring of congratulatory calls, hugs, visits, texts, and emails.There were some wonderful celebrations and tributes across the healthcare team — various women's groups as well as an intimate dinner hosted by the financing group partners with our spouses and partners. And coming home to flowers, Champagne, and cards — it's like a wedding and birthday wrapped up in one amazing moment that you keep reliving.<h2 id="71b7cc8f-c9bf-4944-b5b9-4ab9705296d1">Bracha Cohen, managing director in engineering within Goldman Sachs Asset Management, global head of client servicing and public portfolio servicing</h2><div type="image" title="Bracha Cohen" height="1501" width="2001" msid="115225878" hostid="261" sizebytes="56022"></div>I first got a call from John Waldron and then received a second call from our chief information officer, Marco Argenti. When my assistant saw who had called, she ran into my office to give me a hug. The first person I called was my husband, who told me he never doubted me for a minute.We had three celebrations at work over cake and Champagne – first for the teams I manage and work most closely with, then with all of the engineering managing directors in New York, and then with all of the existing and new asset-and-wealth-management partners. My husband took me to dinner and I suspect he's scheduling a "surprise" party with our seven children for this weekend.One of the things that made it possible for me to get to this point is the incredible support the firm provides to employees to enable them to grow their families. For example, I felt incredibly supported to be on leave for several months when I had triplets just two years after joining the firm, and on top of that got promoted to vice president in my first year of eligibility.Additionally, as an Orthodox Jew, I've never felt anything other than respect and understanding for my commitment to religion, including being unreachable over the Jewish Sabbath and holidays.<h2 id="a0810c31-5f56-47ac-98d9-402bbead7ef4">Matt Doherty, head of alternative capital markets, Americas</h2><div type="image" title="Matt Doherty Goldman Sachs partner" height="1607" width="2143" msid="115225873" hostid="261" sizebytes="70440"></div>It's interesting that David ended up calling me because I haven't interacted as much with David. That was actually our first conversation, which was nice.My team and I went to drinks with Kristin Olsen, the asset-and-wealth-management partner who leads the group, and a whole bunch of other folks at around 4 o'clock.Marc Nachmann runs our division — he put together an event for the current partners in AWM and the new partners at 200 West. I got to meet all my new partners, which was really fun.I didn't manage to see my kids before they went to bed, but I saw my wife, which was fun. We had a nice dinner together.The next morning, my 3-and-a-half-year-old and 1-and-a-half-year-old had made me breakfast and a card, which was really cute. The card said, "Congrats, Dada."I don't think day to day it will change my role too much, although I think this is a step up at the leadership level, being involved in helping weigh in on broader cultural issues or how we should evolve and change our practices as a firm.<h2 id="22771a02-3a57-4753-864e-273d29d226d7">Shane Lee, natural gas trader</h2><div type="image" title="Shane Lee, Goldman Sachs trader" height="1125" width="1500" msid="115225876" hostid="261" sizebytes="88144"></div>I got the call from John Waldron around 7 a.m. local time. Though it was a very exciting call, more than anything, I felt overwhelmingly humbled — almost embarrassed. I kept myself locked in my office away from the trading floor for a couple hours out of respect for the fact many others in the process were nervously awaiting their own news, and my teammates were at their busy peak of the day. I told my wife of 23 years and my parents, and then contemplated how I would break the news to the office without interrupting their days too much.We kept things tame at the office — brought in some lunch at work, and then I took the team out for a couple of drinks. I wanted to make sure I could get in some family time before the end of the night, and take the time to individually thank everyone who had reached out.My wife and I agreed we would celebrate by taking some nice formal family pictures soon. We haven't done that for many years. I know that sounds super boring, but the little family things are important to me. These days it's not easy to get my kids to spend time with me, so this will be a good excuse!I think I made it to partner because my teammates propelled me there. They need to want to work for you, and that's what I spend time on. I try and operate every day with empathy and humility and a healthy dose of fear of the market.<h2 id="d8943d85-886f-4f13-b464-fa1548ae9a39">Vishaal Rana, cross markets consumer retail investment banker</h2><div type="image" title="Vishaal Rana" height="1125" width="1500" msid="115225875" hostid="261" sizebytes="70632"></div>David Solomon called me. The call was short but one of the most consequential I've had over the years. It was surreal and, honestly, still has not completely sunk in.The first person I told was my wife, who was standing right next to me. She was so happy for me, and I could not have done this without her support over the years.I celebrated in a low-key way at home with my family. We had dinner and my wife and I enjoyed a toast. I even still did the dishes. I think that we will probably do a bigger celebration at some point in the future with family and friends, but I don't have one currently planned. This may be superstitious, but it felt like bad karma to plan a celebration too early.Joining the partnership represents the culmination of long-term persistence, being nimble throughout my career, always looking at opportunities and challenges through the lens of what's best for the firm, and the flexibility to work with founders at high-growth companies to boards of large-cap companies.<h2 id="b4b1dea0-ba6c-424e-bd97-84df4e42e837">Aaron Siegel, global head of entertainment investment banking</h2><div type="image" title="Aaron Siegel Goldman Sachs partner" height="1122" width="1497" msid="115225867" hostid="261" sizebytes="66452"></div>I joined GS over 20 years ago, just days after meeting my wife, Hayley, while moving to New York City. John Waldron was the first person I met at 85 Broad Street — it was a meaningful, full-circle moment to get the partnership call from him. I called Hayley right after to share the moment – and to reflect on how many colleagues, mentors, and clients have become like family.I happened to be stepping into a meeting with the Arthur Miller Foundation — an amazing nonprofit that supports theater teachers in schools across NYC and beyond — just as John called. I spent the rest of the day appreciating the transformative impact of great teachers and mentors and had the opportunity to thank many of mine throughout the day.I did celebrate with my wife and two sons – making sure my youngest stayed up well past his bedtime for us to all be together.<h2 id="fccc57f3-4c42-4681-af99-b91faf3bd4c0">Craig Smart, healthcare banker covering healthcare services and technology companies</h2><div type="image" title="Craig Smart Goldman Sachs partner" height="1125" width="1500" msid="115225877" hostid="261" sizebytes="75166"></div>I was on my way to the office after walking my daughter to school. My phone rang while I was on the subway. I quickly decided to get off the train and answer the call, having a feeling for what it might be about. There was a nervousness at the beginning of the call as John began speaking, which transformed into pure bliss and excitement once he delivered the news.I took the rest of my commute to process the magnitude of the moment. As soon as I got above ground, I called my wife, Kristin. It was the pinnacle of my professional career to date and a moment I'll never forget.The excitement and energy at the office was palpable. All day was filled with heartfelt congratulatory remarks from several members of the partnership and colleagues from across the firm. Marshall Smith, global head of healthcare, gathered the entire healthcare team and hosted a celebration for us on the 42nd floor, where he spoke about each of the newly promoted partners from our group individually and toasted the seven of us who are part of the 2024 class.After work, I went to an early dinner with Kristin and our three girls. It was a school night and my children are young, so we were home early, but we plan to find some time to celebrate properly with family and friends over the holiday season — specific plans still TBD.<h2 id="e3d88e7b-bfc7-42e4-b964-4175cd08db11">Sylvia Yeh, cohead of Goldman Sachs Asset Management's municipal fixed-income business</h2><div type="image" title="Sylvia Yeh Goldman Sachs partner" height="1125" width="1500" msid="115225870" hostid="261" sizebytes="139210"></div>I sit with my team on an open trading floor and we're known to be a bit of a fun and outspoken bunch. Not on Thursday, however – you could hear a pin drop even after people hit the desk. We were all just waiting, hoping, for that call to come in.Around 9:40 a.m., our turrets lit up – John Waldron was calling! I felt my heart just stop. And a montage of the last 25 years I've spent at the firm quickly flashed. I took a moment to just shake it off (literally) in my chair before picking up the line. All eyes were on me.John said, "Good morning." We exchanged "how are you's," and then I asked if he was calling because he wanted to open up a Muni Account. We laughed and he said that he was calling to welcome me to the partnership.When our call ended, I did another quick little happy dance, this time swung my chair around, and shouted, "We did it, team! We did it!" knowing that I could not have gotten here without the strong bench I have on my team. The rest is a bit of a blur — applause, cheers, confetti, streamers, balloons, and hugs.It felt like we celebrated all day. Asset-and-wealth divisional management hosted a new partner reception. It was such a wonderful opportunity to connect with current partners and raise a glass to my classmates — an extraordinary group of individuals. And, unbeknownst to me, my husband reserved a location for us to celebrate later that evening and coordinated with my team to make sure that all of my people were there.The only way to celebrate this achievement was to do it with the people who helped make it happen — my team.Are you a Goldman Sachs or Wall Street insider? Get in touch with these reporters with your story. Reed Alexander can be reached via email at ralexander@businessinsider.com or via the encrypted messaging app Signal 561-247-5758 , and Emmalyse Brownstein can be reached at ebrownstein@businessinsider.com or or via the encrypted messaging app Signal 305-857-5516.

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