
It's a Barbie world — and pink is seeping into what we use, wear and eat
Stores, restaurants and independent entrepreneurs are taking full advantage of the history-making success of the "Barbie" movie to merchandise all kinds of pink products.
2023-08-11 00:46

Bayern Munich sign two huge names amid Kane transfer saga
Bayern Munich might be on the verge of buying England captain Harry Kane in a sensational €100m deal – but it has just made two very different signings. The German football club has just announced that Prime, the energy drink created by YouTube personality KSI and Logan Paul, is its “hydration sponsor”. The multi-year deal will see Prime Hydration sold at the Allianz Arena on match days, and the brand plans to expand retail operations in the German market later in the year and launch FC Bayern X Prime limited edition bottles. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter “FC Bayern is delighted to partner with Prime and bring the company to the German market.” said executive board member Andreas Jung. “This partnership with a young, dynamic brand confirms our global growth and aims to reach a new audience for FC Bayern.” “It has been truly special to watch Prime grow so exponentially over the last year, but growth doesn’t happen without partners like FC Bayern Munich,” said Prime co-founders, Logan Paul and KSI, in a statement. “We are so excited to work with such an established and successful group of individuals and we look forward to hydrating all parts of this star club.” Prime has drawn criticism in recent months after doctors said it contained too much caffeine for children under the age of 16 – one of its major markets – to drink in large quantities. The Prime website and Prime Energy label both warn that the drink is not recommended for children under age 18, people sensitive to caffeine, pregnant women or women who are nursing. US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer even called on regulators to investigate the company. The drink brand has become so popular, particularly with children and teenagers, that they are often being sold for 10 times their retail price on eBay. There is now even a tracker app that allows customers to verify stock before visiting stores. On Twitter last year, KSI – real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji – added that the beverage was being sold on the “black market”. The YouTuber shared screenshots of bottles being sold for £15 on eBay and said: “This annoys me so much. We’re trying so hard to increase the supply as much as possible to try and combat the black-market selling. “Me and Logan ain’t made any money from Prime. It’s all going back into the business to increase the supply. We’re trying people.” Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-08-10 23:28

Barbie banned in Kuwait as Lebanon urges action
The blockbuster falls foul of authorities over its portrayal of social values.
2023-08-10 23:27

Taylor Swift announces '1989 (Taylor’s Version)' at Eras Tour show in Los Angeles
Taylor Swift closed the 2023 U_S_ leg of her landmark Eras Tour in Los Angeles in a big way by announcing the fourth edition of her re-recording project: “1989 (Taylor’s Version).”
2023-08-10 23:23

'High School Musical' series reveals the fate of Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens' characters
"High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" will reveal the fates of the original film franchise's many characters, including Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens' Troy and Gabriella.
2023-08-10 23:19

Kentucky governor's efforts to help storm-ravaged towns may dilute GOP advantage in rural areas
Gina Thorn’s life was uprooted when a tornado tore through her Kentucky hometown of Mayfield, but her family stuck it out and now they’re homeowners
2023-08-10 23:15

Alec Baldwin: How events unfolded after fatal Rust shooting
The manslaughter charges against Actor Alec Baldwin are dropped over fatal shooting on Rust set.
2023-08-10 22:24

Ukraine urges evacuations as Russia claims gains
Ukraine urged civilians near the northeastern front line to evacuate on Thursday as Russia ramped up an assault to capture the territory already...
2023-08-10 21:49

Putin profits off US and European reliance on Russian nuclear fuel
The U.S. and its European allies are importing vast amounts of nuclear compounds and products from Russia, giving Moscow hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue as it wages war on Ukraine
2023-08-10 21:25

Emmy Awards move to January, placing them firmly in Hollywood's awards season
The strike-delayed 75th Emmy Awards have a new date — one that places them directly in Hollywood’s awards season for a change
2023-08-10 21:15

Who are Chris Hemsworth's parents? Actor began acting to get them 'out of debt and pay for the house'
'One of the first things I wanted to do when I got any money was pay my parents’ house off'
2023-08-10 20:52

How tall is Arnold Schwarzenegger? Legend’s giant stature was a put-off for Hollywood directors
Arnold Schwarzenegger is a fairly tall man, whose giant physique helped him dominate the bodybuilding stage before making his mark on the big screen
2023-08-10 20:49