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Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
First Look: The Beverly Hilton Unveils Its Most Ambitious Renovation Yet
The star-studded hotel is preparing for a head-turning makeover. The Beverly Hilton As The Beverly Hilton celebrates its 70th anniversary this summer, the legendary hotel revealed exclusively to Forbes Travel Guide its plans for the most comprehensive renovation in its storied and star-studded history — a sweeping transformation that will honor its past while embracing contemporary luxury. Set to be completed in 2027, the ambitious project is led by David Collins Studio (whose projects include suites by David Beckham at The Londoner Hotel in Macau; Mandarin Oriental, Doha; and Café de Paris Monte-Carlo) and will touch nearly every corner of the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel, including a revamped lobby where countless stars have made their grand entrances; renovated event spaces, guest rooms and suites; and new restaurants and luxury boutiques. The property will honor the past while embracing contemporary luxury. The Beverly Hilton The Beverly Hilton opened to much fanfare in 1955. Conrad Hilton, the founder of the eponymous hotel, had women sit atop pink-painted elephants at the entrance. Beyond the theatrics, the property established itself as an innovator, pioneering hotel technology with high-speed elevators and individual air-conditioning thermostats in guest accommodations. The hotel also housed an outpost of the famous Trader Vic's — owner 'Trader' Vic Bergeron claimed to have invented the rum-spiked mai tai in 1944 — which quickly became a favored haunt of the Rat Pack and Hollywood's elite. The renovation seeks to honor the Beverly Hills hotel's glamorous heritage while introducing contemporary sophistication. The property will retain its white mid-century modern Welton Becket façade, featuring a cherry-red 'The Beverly Hilton' sign, but it will receive a reimagined porte-cochère. The hotel will serve as a cultural and architectural anchor of One Beverly Hills, a 17.5-acre destination devised by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Norman Foster, in collaboration with Kerry Hill Architects, that will connect the property and next-door neighbor Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills to Aman's forthcoming urban hotel, its first on the West Coast (the East Coast urban outpost opened in 2022); luxury residences; a private members' club; and lush botanical gardens with more than 200 species of California native and water-wise plants and trees. The centerpiece of the redesign will be the iconic Aqua Star Pool. Swimming champion and Old Hollywood starlet Esther Williams christened Beverly Hills' largest pool when hotelier Conrad Hilton debuted his flagship property. The pool also made a splash when Angelina Jolie took a plunge in it wearing a silver sequined Randolph Duke gown after winning a Golden Globe for Gia in 1999. The iconic Aqua Star Pool will be a part of the transformation. The Beverly Hilton 'The Beverly Hilton has long been the stage for Hollywood's most unforgettable moments, from red carpet triumphs to legendary celebrations,' said general manager David Ecija. 'As we celebrate this remarkable anniversary, we're proud to invite guests into a year of exceptional experiences.' One of these experiences will start in August. The property will host Decades Dinners, a series of invitation-only meals in the Presidential Suite meant to help guests travel back in time with menus and cocktails inspired by different eras from the hotel's history, with vintage-looking tablescapes and more. You can also relive moments from the hotel's glory years with the 70th Anniversary Package, which includes a Penthouse Suite (where you will find some surprise nostalgic amenities), a rental from Hollywood Classic Cars and a seven-course Decades Dinner drawn from the hotel's archival menus. Toast the hotel's milestone with the limited-edition Beverly Hilton Reserve. Made in partnership with Beverly Spirits, the 100-proof American whiskey blends 60% bourbon and 40% rye. The spirit will be available in a cocktail at the property's CIRCA 55 Rooftop Restaurant + Lounge as well as served as part of the Decades Dinners. The ambitious project should be complete by 2027. The Beverly Hilton The Beverly Hilton also teamed up with local artist Henry Kaye to create original illustrations and designs that honor its legacy. You can see his work across the hotel, from keepsakes to the special Iconic Decades cocktails menu at the Decades Dinners and CIRCA 55. You can experience the hotel's glitzy past in the lobby, where a selfie station features a piece of the red carpet from the Golden Globes — the hotel's International Ballroom has hosted the famed awards ceremony since 1961, one of 175 red-carpet events the property holds each year (Forbes Travel Guide even held its annual invitation-only Summit, the preeminent luxury travel conference, at the property in 2018 and 2019). For another photo op, head to the CIRCA 55 Rooftop and step into the only operating analog film photo booth in Beverly Hills. The restored 1950s-era booth from Photomatica spits out black-and-white photo strips on film for a personalized keepsake. 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Newsweek
10-07-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Bill Ackman's Abysmal Pro-Tennis Debut Sparks Mockery: 'Biggest Joke'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Billionaire Bill Ackman has been mocked online following his pro-tennis debut at the Hall of Fame Open doubles tournament in Newport, Rhode Island, with former tennis player Andy Roddick calling it the "biggest joke" he'd seen in the sport. Newsweek has reached out to Ackman via email outside of regular working hours for comment. Why It Matters Ackman, 59, is a hedge fund manager who is the founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management. Forbes currently estimates his net worth at some $9.4 billion. Ackman is known for his philanthropy and was a longtime donor to Democratic organizations and candidates but endorsed President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Bill Ackman, Founder and CEO, Pershing Square Capital Management, attends the 28th annual Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on May 6, 2025. Bill Ackman, Founder and CEO, Pershing Square Capital Management, attends the 28th annual Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on May 6, 2025. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images What To Know Ackman played in a doubles game Wednesday with American pro tennis player Jack Sock against Australian pro players Bernard Tomic and Omar Jasika. Ackman is a well-known fan of tennis and is the board chair for the Professional Tennis Players Association. However, he appeared to make numerous mistakes and double faults. He and sock lost the match. Bill Ackman Newport Challenger highlights 🔥 — Keebler Chips Deluxe (@_chipsdeluxe) July 9, 2025 Roddick, the former professional tennis player who previously ranked as the world No. 1 in the men's singles, said on his podcast Served that the game was "the biggest joke I have ever watched in professional tennis." He added that it was "hard to watch," and that it was "breaking my heart a little bit" that it had happened at the Hall of Fame. Part of the criticism stemmed from Ackman, who was entered as a wild card, having potentially been allowed to take the place of a pro tennis player. Roddick's podcast pointed to the match being an ATP Tour challenger, explaining that the event gives players an opportunity to improve and rise through the ranks. What People Are Saying Andy Roddick, former professional tennis player, speaking on his podcast Served: "It [the game] was a disaster.... This was beneath the Hall of Fame, in my opinion. It's nothing personal against Bill Ackman, he can do what he wants. If his dream was to do it and someone's gonna let him do it. I mean, it's not his fault, I don't blame him, right. Someone has to say yes to this.... It was rough." Randy Walker, author and U.S. Open press officer, wrote on X, formerly Twitter: "I just watched the absolute worst professional tennis match I have ever seen...." @DylanDittrich, an author, wrote on X: "Jack Sock is an absolute monster in doubles. At one point in 2018, he was World No. 2. That wasn't enough to drag 59-year-old Bill Ackman across the finish line at the Hall of Fame Open in Newport, RI. But why on earth would it be?!" @tennisweeklypod, a social media account for a tennis podcast, posted on X: "These publicity WCs [wild cards] should not happen. Give spots to players who earn it, not bought their way in." What Happens Next Whether Ackman will continue playing tennis or appear at another pro tennis game remains to be seen.
UPI
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Look: Olivia Munn says her mother is battling breast cancer
Olivia Munn's mom Kim is battling breast cancer two years after the actress fought the same disease. File Photo by Greg Grudt/UPI | License Photo July 10 (UPI) -- Breast cancer survivor Olivia Munn says her mother Kim is battling the same disease. "My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer," the Newsroom and Your Friends and Neighbors actress, 45, wrote on Instagram Wednesday. "You may know that when I talk about my own battle with cancer I bring up the Lifetime Risk Assessment test that saved my life. I never would've predicted it would save my mom's life as well." Accompanying the message is a gallery of photos of her mom undergoing treatment and recovering with Munn and Munn's husband, comedian John Mulaney, by her side. Munn's mother has already undergone a double mastectomy and 12 rounds of chemotherapy. Munn battled the disease in 2023, undergoing a hysterectomy and double mastectomy as part of her treatment. Olivia Munn, Nicky Hilton attend Women's Cancer Research Fund benefit Olivia Munn arrives for "An Unforgettable Evening" benefiting the Women's Cancer Research Fund at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., on April 28, 2025. Photo by Greg Grudt/UPI | License Photo
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Black America Web
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Hollywood Unlocked Honors Cultural Trailblazers At 5th Annual Impact Awards [Gallery]
Source: Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images for Jason Lee/Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards On June 21, the Beverly Hilton was glowing with Black excellence as Hollywood Unlocked hosted its 5th Annual Impact Awards, celebrating trailblazers who've shifted the culture. Read more about this year's awards and check out a gallery inside. The star-studded evening, founded by media maven Jason Lee, was hosted by comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish and featured a dynamic blend of speeches, performances, and powerful moments of recognition. This year's honorees included Don Lemon, Fantasia, Keke Palmer, Lemuel Plummer, Niecy Nash Betts, Vic Mensa, and Warren G—each celebrated for their unique contributions to culture, media, entertainment, and social progress. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett presented the Social Impact Award to Don Lemon, while gospel legend Yolanda Adams honored Fantasia with the Inspiration Award. Keke Palmer received the Spirit Award from Meagan Good, and reality TV powerhouses Nene Leakes and Phaedra Parks awarded Lemuel Plummer, founder of The Zeus Network, with the Innovator Award. Da Brat and Jesseca 'Judy' Harris-Dupart presented the Fearlessness Award to Niecy Nash Betts, whose moving speech emphasized authenticity and visibility: 'When you allow people to show up as their full self, you don't just change lives, you save them.' Keke Palmer's acceptance speech resonated with creatives navigating uncertainty. 'I think about those nights tossing and turning, wondering if I made the right choice… Then that quiet voice shows up and says, 'Just believe, keep going,'' she shared. 'That's the spirit I've leaned on time and time again.' Other notable presenters included Lena Waithe, who surprised Vic Mensa with the Community Award, and Big Boy, who gave Warren G his flowers with the Culture Award. Live performances added even more soul to the evening, with sets from Andra Day, Jessica Betts, Fantasia, Johnny Gill, and Yolanda Adams. Mya even delivered a surprise performance during the afterparty. Throughout the night, voices like attorney Benjamin Crump and Congresswoman Crockett highlighted the ongoing importance of ownership, freedom, and representation. Jason Lee reminded attendees of the mission behind the event: 'It's about honoring each other. It's about having the ability to control our narratives and, in some cases, redirect them.' The Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards continue to be a vital space for celebrating changemakers across entertainment, activism, and media. The ceremony will stream on The Zeus Network. 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Khaleej Times
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Golden Globes unveils nominations, voting deadlines for 2026 ceremony
The Golden Globe Awards, one of the most anticipated events in the entertainment industry, has officially unveiled its timeline, eligibility rules, and award guidelines for the 83rd annual ceremony, slated to take place on January 11, 2026. The official social media handle of the Golden Globes has confirmed that the event, hosted by comedian and television personality Nikki Glaser, will be broadcast live from the Beverly Hilton Hotel on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Save the date ð���ï¸� @NikkiGlaser returns to host the #GoldenGlobes - LIVE Sunday, January 11, 2026 on @CBS and @paramountplus! Nominations announced â�� Monday, December 8, 2025 — Golden Globes (@goldenglobes) April 24, 2025 As the Golden Globes retains its traditional role as the curtain raiser for the major awards season leading up to the Academy Awards, the 2026 Golden Globes will mark the start of an exciting awards season with the Oscars to follow on March 15, 2026. In a bid to reflect the changing landscape of entertainment, the Golden Globes has added a Best Podcast Award to its growing list of categories for the 2026 ceremony. According to the updated eligibility rules, the top 25 podcasts will be considered for nominations, and the final selection will consist of six final nominees for the category, as per Deadline. The data and insights company Luminate will play a pivotal role in determining which podcasts will qualify for consideration. In the past, the Golden Globes have mainly focused on motion picture and television awards, but with the rapidly expanding popularity of podcasts, this new category marks a significant step toward recognising new media in the realm of entertainment. The eligibility guidelines for this category can be found on the official Golden Globes submission platform. The 2026 Golden Globes ceremony will follow a detailed and tightly scheduled timeline leading up to the big night. Below is a breakdown of the key dates for submissions, nominations, and voting: August 1, 2025: Submission website opens for Motion Picture and Television entries for the 2026 Golden Globes. October 1, 2025: Submission website opens for Podcast entries. October 31, 2025: Deadline for Motion Picture, Television, and Podcast submissions. All entries must be completed online at the official Golden Globes submission platform. November 17, 2025: Deadline for Television and Podcast nomination ballots to be sent to all voters. November 23, 2025: Final date for Television and Podcast press conferences, and final date for programs to be uploaded to the official Golden Globes screening platform. November 24, 2025, by 5 pm PST: Deadline for the receipt of Television and Podcast nomination ballots. November 25, 2025: Deadline for Motion Picture and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement nomination ballots to be sent to voters. December 3, 2025: Final date for Motion Picture and Box Office Achievement press conferences, and final date for films to be uploaded to the screening platform. December 4, 2025, by 5 pm PST: Deadline for the receipt of Motion Picture and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement nomination ballots. December 8, 2025, at 5 am PST: Announcement of nominations for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes. December 19, 2025: Final ballots sent to all voters. January 3, 2026, by 5 pm PST: Deadline for the receipt of final ballots. January 11, 2026, at 5 pm PST: 83rd Annual Golden Globes ceremony.
