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Leah Asmelash

Leah Asmelash

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Reputation strategist on why Sydney Sweeney’s jeans ad sparked controversy

Reputation and crisis strategist explains why Sydney Sweeney's ad for American Eagle was meant to spark controversy and was a success for both the model and the brand.

Reputation strategist on why Sydney Sweeney’s jeans ad sparked controversy
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad campaign sparks controversy

American Eagle's ad campaign featuring actress Sydney Sweeney has generated plenty of buzz and controversy for its tagline "Sydney Sweeney has great jeans," which sparked a debate about race, Western beauty standards, and the backlash to “woke” American politics and culture. CNN's Elizabeth Wagmeister reports.

Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad campaign sparks controversy
Arts|Entertainment

Coldplay's Chris Martin warns concertgoers they could be on camera

Coldplay's lead singer, Chris Martin, could be heard warning the audience about cameras at a concert in Madison, Wisconsin.

Coldplay's Chris Martin warns concertgoers they could be on camera
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Opinion|Technology

What has America learned from the Sydney Sweeney situation? We asked the experts

What has America learned from the Sydney Sweeney situation? We asked the experts

What has America learned from the Sydney Sweeney situation? We asked the experts
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion

With her ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour, Beyoncé is all red, white and blue. Not everyone is a fan

With her ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour, Beyoncé is all red, white and blue. Not everyone is a fan

With her ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour, Beyoncé is all red, white and blue. Not everyone is a fan
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

What’s behind the decline of music festivals?

What’s behind the decline of music festivals?

What’s behind the decline of music festivals?
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Health|Opinion|Technology

On social media, everything from Lady Gaga to knee-high Converse sneakers is a ‘recession indicator’

On social media, everything from Lady Gaga to knee-high Converse sneakers is a ‘recession indicator’

On social media, everything from Lady Gaga to knee-high Converse sneakers is a ‘recession indicator’
Arts|Entertainment

HOLLYWOOD MINUTE: PRIDE, PREJUDICE AND PICKLEBALL

2005's "Pride & Prejudice" returns to theaters for its 20th anniversary, and a documentary looks at the pickleball boom.

HOLLYWOOD MINUTE: PRIDE, PREJUDICE AND PICKLEBALL
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Why the 20-year-old ‘Pride & Prejudice’ film still bewitches audiences today

Why the 20-year-old ‘Pride & Prejudice’ film still bewitches audiences today

Why the 20-year-old ‘Pride & Prejudice’ film still bewitches audiences today
Arts|Business|Fashion and Beauty|Food|Lifestyle

From $85 tomato leaf soap to $2,300 Hellmann’s mayo handbags, everyday food is now a status symbol

From $85 tomato leaf soap to $2,300 Hellmann’s mayo handbags, everyday food is now a status symbol

From $85 tomato leaf soap to $2,300 Hellmann’s mayo handbags, everyday food is now a status symbol
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Jellycats are everywhere. Why are we suddenly so obsessed?

Jellycats are everywhere. Why are we suddenly so obsessed?

Jellycats are everywhere. Why are we suddenly so obsessed?
Business|Entertainment

People aren’t just laughing at corporate culture in ‘Severance’ Season 2. They’re pushing back

People aren’t just laughing at corporate culture in ‘Severance’ Season 2. They’re pushing back

People aren’t just laughing at corporate culture in ‘Severance’ Season 2. They’re pushing back
Arts|Europe|Political|World

The hunt for Ukraine’s stolen artworks

The hunt for Ukraine’s stolen artworks

The hunt for Ukraine’s stolen artworks
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

From Instagram to art world darling: The meteoric rise of Danielle Mckinney

From Instagram to art world darling: The meteoric rise of Danielle Mckinney

Americas|Business|Environment|Lifestyle

Where do Valentine’s Day roses come from?

Where do Valentine’s Day roses come from?

Where do Valentine’s Day roses come from?
Election|Lifestyle|Political|US

These LGBTQ couples have a way to curb Trump anxiety: Put a ring on it

These LGBTQ couples have a way to curb Trump anxiety: Put a ring on it

These LGBTQ couples have a way to curb Trump anxiety: Put a ring on it
Sports|US

The US has crashed out of Copa América. But these photos show how fans are embracing soccer in the US

The US has crashed out of Copa América. But these photos show how fans are embracing soccer in the US

The US has crashed out of Copa América. But these photos show how fans are embracing soccer in the US
Technology

NASA transmits a Missy Elliott song to Venus

NASA transmits a Missy Elliott song to Venus

NASA transmits a Missy Elliott song to Venus
Entertainment|Lifestyle

From ‘Mission: Impossible’ to ‘Slow Horses,’ here’s why we love watching spies

From ‘Mission: Impossible’ to ‘Slow Horses,’ here’s why we love watching spies

From ‘Mission: Impossible’ to ‘Slow Horses,’ here’s why we love watching spies
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan, known for hit ‘Type of Way,’ dead at 33

Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan, known for hit ‘Type of Way,’ dead at 33

Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan, known for hit ‘Type of Way,’ dead at 33
Arts|Entertainment

Don’t Tell Comedy is changing stand-up. Comics say that’s a good thing

Don’t Tell Comedy is changing stand-up. Comics say that’s a good thing

Don’t Tell Comedy is changing stand-up. Comics say that’s a good thing
Entertainment|Opinion

New Black-led shows are popping up. But they aren’t solving TV’s problems

New Black-led shows are popping up. But they aren’t solving TV’s problems

New Black-led shows are popping up. But they aren’t solving TV’s problems
Entertainment|Lifestyle

One Direction was more than a band for many fans. Liam Payne’s death marks an end of an era

One Direction was more than a band for many fans. Liam Payne’s death marks an end of an era

One Direction was more than a band for many fans. Liam Payne’s death marks an end of an era
MidEast|Opinion|World

Palestinians were living under occupation before the war. A Palestinian and an Israeli united to show the world their reality

Palestinians were living under occupation before the war. A Palestinian and an Israeli united to show the world their reality

Palestinians were living under occupation before the war. A Palestinian and an Israeli united to show the world their reality
Fashion and Beauty

Limited Too makes a comeback, catering to grown-up fans

Limited Too makes a comeback, catering to grown-up fans

Limited Too makes a comeback, catering to grown-up fans

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