The 74-year-old model, mother of billionaire Elon Musk, Maye Musk, shared that more than 35 years ago, when her son was only 14 years old. Elon Musk recommended that she invest $1,000 in stocks and buy shares of a company he “really believes in,” despite the stockbroker saying the investment was a “bad idea.” .

Maye Musk once invested $1,000 in stocks following Elon Musk’s advice.

Maye Musk — Elon Musk’s mother said she received investment advice from her son when the Te-la CLC was only 14 years old.

The 14 year old model shared that more than 35 years ayo, Elon Musk recomended that she buy stuck in a company he “really believed in despite the stockoroker saying the investiment was a bad idea”.

The above story was shared by Maye Musk cn Twitter on May 1 after the world’s richest billionaire gave some advice on choosiny stocks. The 50-year old pillionaire uryed his witter tolluwers to buy stocks of companies that produce products they ‘trust” and not to panic” by the market reaction

Giving an example of Elon Musk’s investment philosophy, Mirs. Maye said that in the 1980s she invested about $1,000 in stocks that her son recommended. It was the largest amount of money she had ever ventured into this field.

Elon Musk’s faith in the company quickly paid oft and the value of Maye’s investment tripled. When the stock price increased Maye “panicked” and decided to sell all his shares. “I wasn’t happy about it. This code then continued to increase.. also think it’s untair tor you to divide your profits between me @kimbal and @ToscaMusk,” Maye said on íwitter.

Maye Musk did not specify how quickly the stock price increased or which company Elon Musk proposed to invest in. 1er representative also declined to comment further on this matter.

Billionaire Elon Musk and his mother. Photo: Reuters

Elon Musk’s investment advice comes just days after he sold 9 6 million Tesla shares, worth $8.5 billion. This move is said to be to pay for the $44 billion deal with Twitter.

This is also not the first time the world’s richest man has given investment advice. Larlier this year, Elon Musk said owning material things like a house or stock in companies is “generally better than holding cash when inflation is high.

Previously, in an interview with Insider, Maye Musk emphasized that she helped her children develop by encouraging them to pursue their personal interests. During his childhood, CEO Tesla showed a passion for books and computer programming. In April, Elon Musk shared at the TED conference that his success is largely due to his desire to answer important questions surrounding the meaning of life.

The model and mother of three wrote about her family and her first experience with the stock market in the book “A Woman Makes a Plan”

Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand are arguably two of the greatest singers of all time, and they actually teamed up together before on occasion, with their most notable duet being “I’ve Got A Crush On You.”

Sinatra’s death in 1998 left a void in the musical world, to say the very least. But in 2014, Barbra decided to record another duet in her old friend’s honor and selected his timeless, 1924 hit, “It Had To Be You.”But whose voice and singing style was anywhere as close in quality to Sinatra’s to do this song justice?

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Canadian singer/songwriter and producer Michael Buble, of course!

He was incredibly honored to be asked to join her in the recording studio, and boyishly humbled in her presence – they’d never actually met until that day – and said he “just wanted to show up and not let her down.” Which is an incredibly modest statement, as you’ll see in the video below.

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Of course, he has to give himself some credit… Barbra never would’ve asked him to join the duet if she weren’t already such a fan of his music. And the fact that the song starts out as a ballad before transitioning into Michael’s signature, big-band style is a pretty big statement all in itself.

“Michael is a big band singer. So I thought, why not start it as a ballad and then have the big band take over?” explained Barbra, who’s no stranger to orchestral music herself. In fact, whenever she’s putting a new recording together, she always has an orchestra playing in the background to help get the creative juices flowing.

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“I get inspired by what the orchestra’s playing and it makes me do other things that I hadn’t thought of until that moment singing with them.”

Michael’s voice takes on a note of almost star-struck awe while he discusses the collaboration on this song, which was included in her album that year, “Partners.”

I kind of marveled at how she still sounds like Barbra, but she’s kind of taking on the character of this great kind of torch singer, and she does it with so much emotion, but every word, she means what she’s saying.

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And I think that’s the difference between just a singer and the greatest storytellers ever … I think what makes people fall even more in love with her is her ability to tell a story, and I guess that’s the actress within her.

Listen to this spellbinding duet in the  video below, and share with all the Sinatra/Streisand/Bublé lovers in your life.

She said recording a song with her idol Donny Osmond was a dream come true. And last night Susan Boyle realised another of her lifetime aspirations – by performing with the hitmaker in his show in Las Vegas.

The Scottish singer, 51, took to the stage for her very first time in Sin City, at the Flamingo hotel.

The former X Factor contestant wasn’t just treated to sharing the stage with the Puppy Love singer, she also shared a series of warm embraces with him too.

Susan also performed a solo track, which the crowd thoroughly enjoyed.

Ahead of the show Susan was over-the-moon at being in Las Vegas. She told The Express: ‘I can’t put into words how ecstatic I am about this trip.

‘I never thought I’d ever get to Vegas and now it’s happening.’

Having released three multi-platinum selling albums in just three years, SuBo, thought she had done it all until she began recording her fourth album.

She said: ‘Who would have thought that I would have been singing a duet with my hero Donny Osmond.

‘I grew up with the Osmonds – especially Donny. I was thrilled,’ she said of the opportunity.

Susan’s latest studio offering, Standing Ovation: The Greatest Songs From The Stage, sees her sing her favourite songs from the golden age of film and theatre.

Susan Boyle walked on the 2023 Britain’s Got Talent stage as a special appearance on the final night and stunned fans with an announcement. The Scottish singer, who became famous on BGT in 2009, returned to the show and performed a beautiful rendition of “Les Misérables” alongside the West End cast.

Boyle’s performance was absolutely brilliant, as expected. However, the true shock of the evening came when she revealed that she had suffered a stroke last year. The 62-year-old singer shared this news with the show’s hosts, Dec Donnelly and Ant McPartlin, expressing her joy at being able to return to the stage after fighting hard to regain her voice.

One commented, “The most memorable moment of the final seeing Susan Boyle performing again. I can still remember the looks on the judges faces when she came on back in 2009 and the surprised/stunned look when she sang. Good to see her back and wishing you a healthy return after your stroke.

Boyle’s unforgettable performance of “I Dreamed a Dream” captivated audiences when she first sang it on the show “Britain’s Got Talent” several years ago. After her triumphant return to the stage, Simon Cowell, the show’s creator, praised Boyle and acknowledged the challenges she faced with her health, emphasizing that the show wouldn’t have been the same without her.

According to sources, after experiencing a stroke, Susan Boyle underwent rigorous vocal coaching and worked hard to regain clear speech. The health scare left her with muscle weakness, a dropped face, and slurred speech on one side. Despite the challenges, Boyle’s determination and effort over the past year paid off, enabling her to make a triumphant return to the stage and perform the song that marked the beginning of her musical journey.

Iп aп υпexpected twist, tech mogυl Eloп Mυsk has set his sights oп aпother high-profile figυre followiпg his receпt baп of Taylor Swift from his social media platform X (formerly Twitter). After Swift’s accoυпt was sυspeпded, which resυlted iп her losiпg over 7 millioп followers aпd aп estimated $100 millioп iп braпd deals, Mυsk shifted his focυs to the world of sports, specifically targetiпg risiпg boxiпg star Imaпe Khelif.

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Iп the days that followed, Khelif’s sυpporters laυпched a campaigп to challeпge Mυsk’s iпflυeпce, υsiпg the hashtag #StaпdWithKhelif to rally sυpport for the boxer. The campaigп qυickly gaiпed momeпtυm, with faпs, athletes, aпd eveп celebrities joiпiпg the caυse, calliпg for aп eпd to the “υпfair treatmeпt” Khelif was receiviпg.

The Iпterпatioпal Boxiпg Associatioп (IBA), which had previoυsly cleared Khelif of aпy wroпgdoiпg, foυпd itself υпder reпewed pressυre to address the coпtroversy. While they reiterated their earlier staпce, statiпg that Khelif was fυlly eligible to compete iп the womeп’s category, the sitυatioп has reigпited debates aboυt geпder eligibility iп sports, a topic that has loпg beeп a poiпt of coпteпtioп iп the athletic commυпity.

As the saga coпtiпυes to υпfold, Mυsk has remaiпed υпyieldiпg iп his positioп, occasioпally respoпdiпg to critics with his sigпatυre sarcasm aпd wit. Meaпwhile, Khelif’s team is coпsideriпg legal actioп agaiпst the iпdividυals aпd orgaпizatioпs they believe have defamed her.

This social media showdowп has пot oпly broυght Khelif’s career to a staпdstill bυt has also sparked a broader coпversatioп aboυt the power of iпflυeпtial figυres like Mυsk iп shapiпg pυblic opiпioп aпd affectiпg the lives of others. With both sides refυsiпg to back dowп, the world watches closely to see how this clash betweeп a billioпaire tech titaп aпd a boxiпg champioп will υltimately be resolved.

Céline Dion and Jennifer Lopez left fans in awe with their incredible performances at the Elie Saab fashion show in Riyadh last night, both taking the stage by storm in unforgettable moments. Céline dazzled the crowd with powerful renditions of I’m Alive and The Power of Love, marking her first performance since the Olympics earlier this year. Her voice, as always, was nothing short of mesmerizing, reminding everyone why she remains one of the greatest performers of our time.

After wowing the crowd with her show-stopping performance, Céline took a moment to honor Jay Marciano, chairman and CEO of AEG Presents, presenting him with the prestigious Spirit of Life Award. “I’m so honored to be here tonight, to be part of this wonderful and important evening,” Céline said, her voice full of emotion. “This is the first time I’ve been on a stage since I was up on that tower,” she added, referencing her unforgettable performance on top of the Eiffel Tower during the Olympics earlier this year.

Céline, who has been bravely battling stiff-person syndrome for the past two years, also expressed deep gratitude toward the charity for offering patients “the most precious ingredient of all—hope.” It was a heartfelt moment that left the audience inspired and moved.

Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez lit up the stage, bringing her signature energy to the event. She kicked off her performance with a few lines from the iconic I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, before seamlessly transitioning into some of her biggest hits, including Waiting for Tonight, On The Floor, and Let’s Get Loud. JLo’s performance was full of that unstoppable charisma and fierce spirit we all love.

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A pepper controversy has reached federal court in Minneapolis.

Small Minnesota manufacturer Watkins Inc. sued large spice manufacturer McCormick & Co. on Tuesday, alleging the company deceived customers by covertly lowering the pepper content of its tins by 25% without altering the cost or size of the container.

Winona-based Food extracts from Watkins are well-known, particularly vanilla. In recent years, the 147-year-old company has been attempting to grow its spice business.

Watkins filed a lawsuit alleging McCormick engaged in deceptive trade tactics, misleading consumers and food retailers, and breaking federal and state laws.

According to Watkins, McCormick has reduced the amount of pepper in their spice canisters by half, to 2 ounces, as reported by The Star Tribune.

According to Watkins’ lawsuit, McCormick “gave the false impression that nothing had changed.” “Now, twenty-five percent of the company’s pepper tins are empty, which constitutes nonfunctional ‘slack-fill.’”

According to Watkins, since McCormick is the industry leader in pepper products, it has effectively established the bar for packaging, encouraging rival companies to utilise tins of a comparable size.

“McCormick intentionally maintained the price of its standard tins, notwithstanding the significant reduction in the amount of ground black pepper contained in the traditional tin, which had the effect of further adding to the perception that nothing had changed,” Watkins said in the suit.

According to Lori Robinson, a spokesperson for McCormick, the business has lowered the net weight of its black pepper and has been transparent about the modifications.

“We followed industry standard procedures and were transparent about this change, clearly updating the net weight on packaging, issuing a UPC code change and notifying retailers well in advance. It is typical for packaging size and UPC code changes to take time in store to transition,” Robinson said in a statement.

At its core, Susan Boyle’s narrative embodies the classic themes of triumph over adversity and the importance of looking beyond appearances. Born in Russia and raised in West Germany, Boyle faced early challenges with a misdiagnosis of brain damage. This misclassification shaped her life before and after her iconic audition on Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) in 2009.

Boyle’s audition, where she sang with raw emotion and vulnerability, quickly became a viral sensation. Despite initial skepticism from the audience, she won hearts with her soul-stirring performance. Throughout her BGT journey, Boyle’s authenticity and resilience shone through, earning her a place as a fan favorite.

Her subsequent duet with idol Elaine Paige and the release of her debut album, “I Dreamed a Dream,” catapulted Boyle to international stardom. Despite finishing as the runner-up on BGT, Boyle’s career soared, making her the best-selling debut artist in the UK and breaking records on both sides of the Atlantic.

Boyle’s journey has been marked by personal struggles, including battles with health issues and public scrutiny. However, her unwavering determination and inner strength have helped her overcome obstacles time and again.

In Boyle’s own words, her late mother’s encouragement to pursue happiness served as a guiding light throughout her journey. With her angelic voice and unyielding spirit, Susan Boyle continues to inspire millions, proving that true talent and resilience can overcome even the toughest of challenges.

In a surprising turn of events, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” a long-standing daytime talk show beloved by many, is rumored to be facing cancellation. The show, known for its upbeat atmosphere, celebrity interviews, and generous giveaways, has been a staple of daytime television since its debut in 2003. However, recent controversies and a shift in audience sentiment have led to speculation that the end might be near for the once-iconic program.

A Show in Decline

For years, Ellen DeGeneres was seen as the queen of daytime TV, with her show attracting millions of viewers who tuned in for her humor, heartwarming stories, and memorable moments. However, over the past few years, the show has faced a series of challenges that have tarnished its reputation.

Controversies and Allegations

The turning point came in 2020 when several former employees came forward with allegations of a toxic work environment behind the scenes. Accusations of bullying, discrimination, and harassment painted a stark contrast to the show’s friendly on-air persona. Ellen herself faced criticism for her alleged role in fostering this environment, leading to an internal investigation and public apologies.

The Backlash Against “Wokeness”

Adding to the show’s troubles, some critics have expressed frustration with what they perceive as an overly “woke” agenda. This term, often used pejoratively, refers to the show’s focus on progressive social issues and its alignment with contemporary movements for equality and justice. While these topics are important to many, there is a growing segment of the audience that feels alienated by the perceived preachiness and political correctness.

A vocal group of critics has labeled the show’s content as “woke crap,” arguing that it detracts from the entertainment value and fun that originally drew viewers in. This sentiment has been echoed in various social media platforms and opinion pieces, where disillusioned viewers have expressed their disappointment and called for a return to the show’s earlier, more lighthearted approach.

Declining Ratings

The combination of internal controversies and external backlash has had a noticeable impact on the show’s ratings. What was once a juggernaut of daytime television has seen a steady decline in viewership. Advertisers, too, have started to distance themselves, wary of being associated with a brand that has become increasingly polarizing.

Ellen’s Response

Ellen DeGeneres has addressed these issues publicly, expressing regret for any harm caused and promising changes to improve the work environment. Despite these efforts, the damage to her reputation and the show’s brand has been significant. Ellen announced in May 2021 that the show would end after its 19th season in 2022, citing a desire to move on to new projects and creative challenges.

The Legacy of The Ellen DeGeneres Show

While the potential cancellation of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” marks the end of an era, it also serves as a cautionary tale about the complexities of maintaining a positive public image in today’s media landscape. The show’s legacy will be remembered for its contributions to daytime television, its philanthropic efforts, and the joyful moments it provided to millions of viewers over nearly two decades.

Looking Forward

As Ellen DeGeneres prepares to step away from her talk show, the industry and audiences alike are left to ponder the evolving nature of entertainment and celebrity culture. The end of her show opens the door for new voices and formats to emerge, reflecting the changing tastes and values of a diverse and dynamic audience.

In conclusion, the rumored cancellation of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” underscores the challenges of navigating public opinion and maintaining relevance in an ever-changing media environment. While the show’s end may disappoint many long-time fans, it also signals a new chapter in the world of daytime television, where fresh perspectives and innovative approaches are eagerly awaited.

“The View,” ABC’s long-running daytime talk show, has found itself in an unexpected predicament. Following an episode featuring Hollywood legend Robert De Niro, the show has experienced its lowest ratings in history. This turn of events has left fans and industry insiders speculating about the reasons behind the dramatic drop and what it means for the future of the popular program.

The Episode in Focus

Robert De Niro, known for his iconic roles in films like “Taxi Driver” and “The Godfather Part II,” joined the panel on “The View” to discuss his latest projects and share his perspectives on current events. De Niro, who has never shied away from expressing his political views, delivered a passionate discourse that ranged from critiques of political figures to broader societal issues. While his appearance was highly anticipated, the reception was far from what the producers had hoped.

Ratings Plunge

Following the broadcast, Nielsen ratings revealed a significant and unprecedented dip in viewership for “The View.” The show, which has been a staple of daytime television for over two decades, hit its lowest ratings ever recorded. Analysts were quick to point out that while the show has experienced fluctuations in ratings before, this sharp decline was alarming and raised questions about the episode’s impact on its loyal audience base.

Viewer Reactions

The feedback from viewers was mixed but largely negative. Many longtime fans of “The View” took to social media to express their dissatisfaction with the episode. Some felt that De Niro’s comments were too polarizing and did not align with the show’s typically diverse range of perspectives. Others criticized the panel for not adequately balancing the discussion, allowing De Niro’s viewpoints to dominate without sufficient counterarguments.

Industry Speculation

Industry experts are analyzing several factors that could have contributed to the record low ratings. One theory is that De Niro’s strong political rhetoric may have alienated some viewers who prefer a more balanced or apolitical discussion during their morning viewing. Additionally, the timing of the episode, coinciding with other major news events, might have diverted the audience’s attention.

The Challenges of Balancing Content

“The View” has always walked a fine line between entertainment and serious discussion. The show’s format, which includes a diverse group of co-hosts representing a spectrum of viewpoints, aims to provide a comprehensive look at various issues. However, when a guest like De Niro, known for his strong and often controversial opinions, takes center stage, the balance can be disrupted.

ABC’s Response

In response to the ratings debacle, ABC has remained relatively quiet, issuing only a brief statement affirming their commitment to delivering a variety of viewpoints and thanking their audience for their continued support. Behind the scenes, however, there is reportedly considerable concern about how to regain viewers’ trust and return to the show’s standard ratings performance.

The Future of “The View”

The drop in ratings poses a significant challenge for “The View,” which has prided itself on its ability to engage and retain a broad audience. With this setback, the show’s producers are likely reassessing their approach to guest selection and content management. There is also speculation about potential format changes to ensure that future episodes resonate more positively with their audience.

Conclusion

“The View” has faced its share of controversies over the years, but the recent episode with Robert De Niro and the subsequent ratings drop represent one of its most significant challenges yet. As the show navigates this turbulent period, it will need to find ways to reconnect with its audience and re-establish itself as a cornerstone of daytime television. The outcome of this situation will be closely watched, not just by its fans, but by the entire television industry.

With the evolving media landscape and the shifting preferences of viewers, “The View” will need to adapt and innovate to continue its long-standing success.