Kylie Jenner sells $600-million stake in cosmetics brand to Coty

NEW YORK -- Beauty products giant Coty announced Monday a deal to take a majority stake in Kylie Jenner's cosmetics and skincare company, marrying Jenner's celebrity prominence with Coty's distribution and commercial prowess.

Under the transaction, Coty, whose brands include Hugo Boss and Burberry fragrances, will pay $600 million for a 51 percent stake in Jenner's company.

Jenner, the youngest daughter of Kris Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, has more than 270 million social media followers and rates as "one of the most influential voices among beauty consumers globally," said a statement from both companies.

She launched the brand in 2015 with "Kylie Lip Kit" and has since added eyeliners, eye shadows, blushes and other items.

"I'm excited to partner with Coty to continue to reach even more fans of Kylie Cosmetics and Kylie Skin around the world," Jenner said. 

"This partnership will allow me and my team to stay focused on the creation and development of each product while building the brand into an international beauty powerhouse."

Coty described the deal as part of its effort to become a "more focused and agile company" adding that its global capacities in research and development, manufacturing and distribution, as well as expertise in cosmetics, would enable Jenner's products to thrive as a "high growth, digitally native beauty brand."

Coty Chief Executive Pierre Laubies said the deal "will leverage our core strengths around fragrances, cosmetics and skincare, allowing Kylie's brands to reach their full potential."

Shares of Coty rose 3.3 percent to $12.31 in early trading.

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US sues ex-Trump aide Omarosa, alleges failure to file required financials

The United States on Tuesday sued Omarosa Manigault Newman, the former aide to President Donald Trump and reality television star, saying she knowingly failed to file a required public financial disclosure report after she left the White House.

The government is seeking a civil fine of up to $50,000 from Omarosa, who spent 11 months as director of communications in the White House Office of Public Liaison before her December 2017 dismissal.

Omarosa, as she is typically known, was accused of violating the Ethics in Government Act by not filing the report, which was required because her salary exceeded $124,406, despite several oral and written reminders from White House ethics lawyers.

John Phillips, a lawyer for Omarosa, in an emailed statement called the lawsuit "premature, retaliatory and yet another attempt to silence a dissenting voice."

He said Omarosa had not filed the report because the White House withheld documents she needed to complete it, and that it was "untrue" to suggest her failure to file was knowing and willful, as the complaint alleged.

Omarosa shot to fame as a contestant in the first season of Trump's reality TV show "The Apprentice" in 2004, and was one of Trump's most visible African-American supporters during his successful 2016 presidential run.

But she had what appeared to be an ambiguous role at the White House, where the New York Times said she was a difficult colleague and had been on former chief of staff John Kelly's "no fly list" of aides he deemed unfit to attend serious meetings.

After leaving the White House, she appeared on the CBS reality show "Big Brother," drawing attention for condemning Trump and his administration.

Omarosa also published a memoir, "Unhinged: An Insider's Account of the Trump White House," last August.

According to the complaint filed with the federal court in Washington, D.C., Omarosa's financial disclosure report had been due by Jan. 18, 2018, one month after she left the White House.

The complaint said the White House later referred the matter to the Department of Justice, and the lawsuit was authorized on March 17, 2019, nearly a year after Omarosa had twice acknowledged receiving reminders to file the report.

The case is U.S. v. Manigault Newman, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, No. 19-01868.

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Reality TV stars Kris, Bruce Jenner to divorce

LOS ANGELES -- Kris Jenner, the matriarch of the Kardashian reality television family, on Monday filed for divorce from her husband Bruce Jenner, the gold medal-winning Olympic decathlete, almost a year after they announced their separation.

Kris Jenner, 58, cited irreconcilable differences in the divorce petition, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles Superior Court said. The couple announced their separation in October last year.

Kris Jenner is the star, along with her daughters Kourtney, Kim and Khloe, of "Keeping up with the Kardashians," a reality show on U.S. cable network E!. They also star together in spin-off shows.

The couple married in 1991 and they have two teenage daughters, Kendall and Kylie, who appear on the Kardashian reality TV programs.

Bruce Jenner, 64, won the gold medal in the decathlon at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.

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Jasmine Tridevil’s third breast makes her reality TV ready? 3 boobs get looks

Jasmine Tridevil is pitching her reality show to MTV and is expected to be on Inside Edition. The wannabe reality star has offered up a reason for people to be interested in her as she went under the knife to get a third breast because she desires to be a reality star. According to US Magazine on Monday, the woman even hired a camera crew to follow her around to capture how this idea of a third breast became a reality.

Apparently the third breast was part of a surgically procedure that Jasmine Tridevil decided to have done. The star was looking to make her mark in reality TV and came up with an idea that is seen at the circus. It’s also going to be seen on the show “American Horror Story” this fall as Angela Bassett plays a character with three breasts.

The Huffington Post is reporting on Monday that the 21-year-old Florida woman claims to have paid $20,000 for the cosmetic surgery to add a third breast. Looking to attract attention, the idea has really shocked most people. Trying to figure out how the star would have proper clothing and what she would look like in a bikini appears to top the list of questions people have.

There is no doubt that Jasmine Tridevil is going to be famous for her odd plastic surgery decision. The real question is if the surgeon who did the surgery should be questioned about the decision to put another breast on Tridevil. Done for more of a freak element, it’s hard to believe it has helped Jasmine’s confidence.

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'Pinoy Big Brother' opens online auditions

MANILA -- For the first time in "Pinoy Big Brother" history, aspiring housemates can now audition online.

In a televised announcement, the ABS-CBN said those who want to try out for its fifth season can audition through its official website, www.pinoybigbrother.com, until January 15.


"Pinoy Big Brother" is holding auditions both for its Regular Edition, for housemates 18 to 35 years old; and its Teen Edition, for housemates 12 to 17 years old.

The online audition includes sending in a one-minute video where the aspiring contestant will have to detail his or her name, age, residence, and job or level and course in school.

The auditionee will also have to answer the question: "Bakit ka karapat-dapat maging housemante ni Kuya? (Why do you deserve to be a housemate of 'Big Brother'?)"

On-ground auditions for the fifth season were earlier held in Davao and Cebu, where former "Pinoy Big Brother" housemates including Slater Young and Paul Jake Castillo interacted with hopefuls.

The hit reality show, which is based on the Endemol-owned format that premiered in Netherlands in 1999, has so far produced 10 "big winners" in the Philippines.

The upcoming season of "Pinoy Big Brother" marks the 11th edition of the program since it premiered in August 2005. Apart from the regular editions, which feature housemates 18 years old and above, celebrity and teen editions were also held.

The last iteration of "Pinoy Big Brother," its fourth teen edition, ended in July 2012. The fifth season of the program was officially announced in September this year during the finale week of "The Voice of the Philippines."

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'Biggest Loser' to return with Iza Calzado

MANILA, Philippines -- ABS-CBN's reality TV show "The Biggest Loser" returns for its second season this year with new host Iza Calzado.

"Mas malaking bagay 'yung magagawa ko," Calzado said about the show which features contestants trying to lose weight. "Pagbabago kasi talaga ang tema ng show. Hindi lang physical na pagbabago, kung hindi pagbabago talaga sa mga bagay na gusto mong mabago sa buhay mo."

The actress, who also battled weight problems before, said she is focusing on her hosting responsibilities for the show.

"Hopefully I'll conquer it," Calzado said about hosting. "But basically I'm entering a new territory. I’ve never been given a show like this, [of] this magnitude, to host."

Joining Calzado in the show are Matteo Guidicelli and Robi Domingo.

The first season of the local edition of "The Biggest Loser" aired in May 2011 with veteran actress Sharon Cuneta and actor Derek Ramsay as hosts. Both have since left ABS-CBN to move to the No. 3 network, TV5.

Former police officer Larry Martin, then 36, won the title of Pinoy Biggest Loser after he lost 100 pounds in 20 weeks.

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Auditions for 'The Apprentice Asia' underway

MANILA, Philippines – Casting is now underway for the Asian version of the hit American reality series “The Apprentice.”


The series will be hosted by Malaysian aviation tycoon Tony Fernandes, the founder of budget-travel giant AirAsia, who was named the “Asia Businessman of the Year” by Forbes Asia in 2010.

Patterned after the U.S. show hosted by Donald Trump, “The Apprentice Asia” will be helmed by reality TV guru Mark Burnett of “The Voice” and “Survivor” and Fremantlemedia Asia.

Meanwhile, “The Apprentice Asia” is looking for entrepreneurs who want to join the competition with the following criteria:

    - Age of 21 years and above
    - Currently living or working in Asia; with a valid passport of at least six months
    - Well-versed in English

The winning apprentice will stand to walk away with a dream job under Fernandes.


Interested contestants may visit www.axn-asia.com/TheApprenticeAsia for the application form. They must also prepare a four-minute video introducing themselves.

The audition process will only be until December 16, Singapore time.

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