Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article Print Shailene Woodley and “Emily in Paris” heartthrob Lucas Bravo are Instagram official even if it may not look like it upon first glance The pair of actors soft-launched their relationship in separate posts documenting their recent trips to multiple Southern California destinations. Woodley, 33, and Bravo, 37, first sparked romance rumors in March when they were spotted getting cozy with each other during a stroll in Paris Entertainment & Arts Parisian PDA has established Shailene Woodley and Lucas Bravo as the couple to watch Woodley on Sunday offered her take at a soft launch and added some “Star Wars” flare. The “Big Little Lies” actor shared her own Instagram carousel of photos of a recent trip to Disneyland specifically the attractions in the park’s Galaxy’s Edge area “May the 4th be...” she captioned her photos of the park’s large set pieces intricate facades — and a picture of Bravo walking in front of the Millennium Falcon neither of the actors tagged the other nor made their romance the focal point of their respective posts Alexandra Del Rosario is an entertainment reporter on the Los Angeles Times Fast Break Desk. Before The Times, she was a television reporter at Deadline Hollywood, where she first served as an associate editor. She has written about a wide range of topics including TV ratings, casting and development, video games and AAPI representation. Del Rosario is a UCLA graduate and also worked at the Hollywood Reporter and TheWrap. California Hollywood Inc. Television Music Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map Subscribe to BuzzFeed Daily NewsletterCaret DownGigi Hadid And Bradley Cooper Just Made Their Relationship Instagram Official In A Passionate Photo From Her 30th Birthday PartyIt took a few days It’s only been out for a week and Instagram has already launched its first round of updates for its Edits video editing app you now have a range of additional voice and font options to choose from to customize your Edits video creations “We now have 125 fonts for you to add personality to your text and match your style You can also add depth and emotion to your voiceovers with 15 effects to choose from.” and plenty of vocal effects for you to play with in-stream Meta’s also added a new “Apply all” option within its editing suite transitions and adjustments to all of your clips at once “to help expedite your creative process.” These are in addition to the many effects and editing tools already available in the app and the capacity to download your clips from the app without an IG watermark All of these tools are available for free, at least for now, with Instagram seeking to make these new tools available to the widest possible audience. But it has also suggested that it may need to charge for future additions especially advanced AI-based options that require significant compute you can download and use these features straight away and Instagram says that it’ll be looking to roll out updates like this weekly as it seeks to build the best video editing tool it probably depends on your specific usage Edits is now available in both the App Store and Google Play Store Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts we’ve been tracking Elon Musk’s $44 billion deal with Twitter we watch as the Musk-Twitter era begins The key to maximizing a social media marketing strategy is to ground the approach in purpose Subscribe to Social Media Today for top news Want to share a company announcement with your peers The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines Both oversight organizations tell lawmakers more funding and people will lead to more better agency performance Over the first 100 days of the Trump administration Department of Government Efficiency banged the drum of rooting out waste the White House wants agencies to reduce their budgets and the workforces of the organizations that typically lead those efforts Two of the agencies charged with stopping and rooting out waste fraud and abuse the Government Accountability Office and the U.S made their cases to Congress for more funding to better address these long-standing challenges GAO is asking for $933.9 million from Congress and to be allowed another $72.2 million in offsetting receipts which are basically fees the agency collects for things like bid protests or rental fees or training This is about a 15% increase over their current budget         Find out what steps agencies should take to better protect OT systems in our latest Executive Briefing GAO received almost $812 million in 2025 and 2024 The flat budget caused GAO several challenges as their responsibilities grew He said during a Senate Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee hearing that the flat budget has impeded their work The Defense authorization bill last year had 95 specific requests for GAO studies and the FAA reauthorization had about another 30 requirements So most major pieces of legislation have requirements for GAO in those areas,” Dodaro said “Because of the continuing resolution for this year we will have about 126 less people at the end of the year than we’ve had at the beginning The request that I put forward next year is for an increase but even that won’t take us back to fully replace those 126 people As the auditor of the federal government’s financial statements I know too well that federal government is on an unsustainable long term fiscal path and there needs to be efficiencies and effectiveness and I’m trying to be respectful of that need and our request going forward recognizing that GAO has tremendous value that brings the government to help solve that problem as well.” Dodaro also told the subcommittee that GAO’s budget has not grown as the federal government has grown over the years the federal government spending has increased 116%; GAO’s has decreased 1.4% Meanwhile GAO’s workforce now is around 3,700 Dodaro told lawmakers that more money for GAO will mean more savings governmentwide He said in 2024, GAO’s work yielded over $67.5 billion in financial benefits with the average return on investment for the past six years being $123 for every dollar invested in GAO         Sign up for our daily newsletter so you never miss a beat on all things federal Dodaro said while more funding for people is important the money also would go toward technology to help keep up with the explosion of data and reports his organization is being asked to undertake particularly around the use of artificial intelligence We’ve tripled the number of people we’ve had at Congress’ urging in the science technology area so we’ve got experts in AI now and large numbers,” he said I’d be happy to provide our plans to the committee as well as for the record are the reports that we’ve issued in these areas.” Dodaro said GAO has issued more than 50 reports on AI AI tools are letting GAO do real-time auditing especially as it looks at data quality issues across agencies he said the data underlying the tools has to be in good shape and that is rarely the case among most agencies He said if agencies don’t have good data going into these AI systems they will have to worry about unintended consequences that might occur Dodaro said that’ll be a big focus of GAO’s efforts and whether agency investments in AI are actually paying off in producing reliable outcomes to help carry out program objectives While Dodaro was making his case for more funding subcommittee Democrats asked about their interactions with DOGE Democrats continue to express concerns about the impact it’s having on agencies Dodaro said GAO is quite busy in overseeing DOGE’s and the White House’s efforts particularly around potential violations of the Impoundment Control Act “We have right now 39 different investigations underway We’re trying to get the information from the agencies about what their legal position is for not expending the money I’m looking forward to what I understand to be a submission by the administration of a rescission package which will be following the Impoundment Control Act “We’re monitoring all the litigation surrounding these areas that we’re investigating Only three agencies so far have given us the information that we need [The Office of Management and Budget] has not been responsive A number of other agencies are due to get us information this week or next week so I would imagine starting next month after we look to see what is in the rescission package.”         Read more: Budget Among those agencies that have given GAO information are the departments of State and Transportation all of which would be funded by the Postal Service and not tax revenues received only $271 million each of the last two years Tammy Hull, the inspector general of the U.S. Postal Service, told House Appropriations Committee members on April 30 that this increase would allow them to expand their investigative efforts to root out additional fraud “Our relatively flat budget has resulted in a loss of employees over time We make the most of our limited resources by using sophisticated analytics to effectively allocate our budget and personnel,” Hull said we are beginning to leverage AI to organize millions of customer complaints allowing us to quickly find where there may be delivery problems Data insights also allow us to determine where our quick response team should visit where criminals are recruiting postal employees on social media sites and where healthcare providers may be fraudulently charging the Postal Service While data analytics and AI have allowed us to be more strategic and efficient they have also highlighted how much more we could do We’ve identified more than 100,000 potentially actionable leads that we do not have the resources to address A decline in funding will only make that worse for fiscal 2026.” Hull added that the OIG has about 10% fewer employees because of the flat budget the OIG’s office has about 150 fewer employees While the OIG can make better use of technology It does not arrest people or put people in jail and it doesn’t do audit work so that they can report and make recommendations to the Postal Service “We identify about $13 for every dollar that is spent on our budget There’s a significant impact in that,” she said “I think we as an OIG are a little bit different than other IGs in that we have slightly more than half of our staff are in the investigative side because the Postal Service has such a large employee population that move things of value across the network There’s lots of opportunity for mischief not just in identification of potential efficiencies but there’s also significant implications on our ability to stop crime stop the shipment of narcotics as well as the theft of checks and credit cards in the mail.” Hull added the OIG is using some sophisticated data analytics tools already to run congressional requests through the platforms to see if they can identify whether they see other activity that may be related to a carrier or plant or facility or employee They also are using the AI tools to manage their hotline complaints of which they got a record number last year: more than 400,000 Jason Miller is executive editor of Federal News Network and directs news coverage on the people policy and programs of the federal government Follow @jmillerWFED Supermodel and sometime New Hope resident Gigi Hadid rang in her 30s this weekend with help from boyfriend Bradley Cooper In the snapshot, Hadid, 30, and Cooper, 50, embrace in front of a birthday cake, making their relationship Instagram official. Other photos in the carousel showed Hadid blowing out her birthday candles and celebrating with famous pals like Zoë Kravitz and the family speaks fondly of their time in Bucks County A year ago, the celebrity news magazine Page Six reported Cooper was purchasing a home near the Hadid Solebury horse farm The couple also spent a weekend at the River House at Odette’s in New Hope "I feel so lucky for every high and low − for all the lessons and gifts both have brought me colleague to some of the most unbelievable humans!!" "So lucky for the support and encouragement from all of YOU around the world I am grateful and honored to take on a new decade." Gigi Hadid gets personal: The model dishes on 'very romantic and happy' Bradley Cooper relationship Hadid and Cooper have been romantically linked since 2023, though both have been private about the relationship. She confirmed that she and Cooper were dating in a March interview with Vogue and the outlet reported that the two met at a birthday party for a mutual friend's child Sabrina Carpenter surprise visit on SNL: Bucks County's Sabrina Carpenter cameos on SNL musical monologue with host Quinta Brunson 'Technically I'm a nepotism baby': Gigi Hadid weighs in on viral 'nepo baby' discourse Though Hadid told Vogue that it's "just not part of our relationship to share for whatever reason," she described the relationship as "very romantic and happy." She also reflected that "getting to the point where knowing what you want and deserve in a relationship is essential," adding and I feel that he gives so much to me: encouragement and Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The singer's post comes weeks after he was spotted smoking what fans said looked like marijuana next to his 15-year-old brother at Coachella took to Instagram to praise Marvel’s latest ensemble caper Thunderbolts* but in doing so he let slip a key plot development: the group he gushed over weren’t just a throwback squad—they’d end up rechristened as the New Avengers Fans who hadn’t yet caught the film were left aghast having their “big reveal” handed to them in a single caption excising the tell‑tale “Old Avengers” line The asterisk in the title wasn’t just a quirky design choice—it was Marvel’s way of hinting that this motley crew’s status as Avengers was up in the air a detail now accidentally confirmed by Iron Man himself Robert Downey Jr.’s original Instagram caption read the asterisk in Thunderbolts* flags that the title is unofficial—only after CIA director Valentina Allegra de Fontaine’s press conference does the team earn the “New Avengers” badge Fans noted that the term “Old Avengers” spoiled the twist that Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson contests the new team’s right to the Avengers mantle replacing it with a more neutral congratulatory message that stayed clear of plot specifics Thunderbolts* follows a squad of reluctant antiheroes—including Yelena Belova and US Agent—initially pitted against one another by Valentina’s machinations before uniting to save New York The film’s marketing leaned into the mystery of its asterisk with Kevin Feige promising its meaning would be revealed on release Although RDJ is no stranger to social media fanfare, this marks one of the few times he’s accidentally tipped a major twist; his previous MCU promotions were typically wink‑wink nods rather than outright spoilers. Fans lit up X, calling out the slip; @CultureCrave quipped @cosmic_marvel echoed the chatter: Meanwhile, think pieces at Nerdist and IGN argued that such premature reveals undercut the audience’s discovery experience, likening it to revealing end‑game outcomes before the final act. Despite the controversy, many fans shrugged it off as a harmless misstep—after all, Iron Man is only human. Robert Downey Jr.’s quick edit may have spared some future spoilers, but it also highlighted how a single word from one of the MCU’s biggest stars can ripple across the fandom. While Thunderbolts* delivers its asterisk‑laden surprise on screen, this episode serves as a reminder that in today’s spoiler‑hungry world, even a seasoned pro like RDJ can inadvertently give away the goods—and that sometimes, the real drama unfolds off camera. Copyright © 2025 Snugglefish Media. All rights reserved. Woodley shared snapshots from the couple's recent trip to Disneyland, in honor of Star Wars Day Steve Granitz/FilmMagic ; Taylor Hill/WireImage FacebookThreadsRSSThe long-awaited antitrust trial between Meta and the Federal Trade Commission kicked off on April 14th DC District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg is hearing arguments about whether then-Facebook illegally monopolized the market for “personal social networking services” through its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp The FTC first brought the case in late 2020 While it was initially thrown out by the judge he let an amended version move forward after the government beefed up details about why it thinks Meta is a monopoly This phase of the trial will help the judge determine if Meta is liable for breaking antitrust law he’ll later rule on how those harms should be remedied The FTC is pushing for Instagram and WhatsApp should be spun off This is the third US trial seeking to break up Big Tech in recent years, following the Justice Department’s two separate cases against Google over its search and ad tech businesses Read below for all of our updates on the FTC v Lauren Feiner The judge opted to watch video testimony slated for the day in his chambers We’ll go live again this week when the trial continues A 2014 chat log between Systrom and Deng seems to undercut Deng’s testimony that he doesn’t recall Meta scaling back growth resources for Instagram Deng says he doesn’t have enough context to confirm what he and Systrom were discussing but described the chat as a “knee-jerk reaction” to an email they mentioned at the time “Am I reading correctly we now have less growth support “This isn’t great for us,” Deng wrote at the time Deng, who moved to Instagram in 2013 until 2015 after working on Facebook Messenger, is challenging Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom’s testimony that the app could have reached the same success without Meta and that the company deprived it of resources Deng says Meta helped Instagram with speeding up high quality hiring and sharing infrastructure and growth team staff Deng left Instagram several years before Systrom departed the company who led product for Facebook’s messenger product in the early 2010s says he was not worried about WhatsApp growing into a big rival in the US Since many people in the US had iPhones where they could send mobile messages including photos through iMessage “people just expected more here than just text messaging,” which was the focus of the simple WhatsApp service “There’s nothing about what they did that signaled they remotely wanted to get into more expressive messaging.” he says Former product executive Peter Deng warned colleagues about the existential threat of mobile messaging apps moving into Facebook’s core space he called messaging rivals “the biggest threat to our product that I’ve ever seen in my 5 years here at Facebook; it’s bigger than G+ referring to Google’s now-defunct social media competitor “These guys actually have a credible strategy: start with the most intimate social graph (i.e and build from there.” Deng testifies he was referring to the three mobile apps that had started adding such features and not the one Facebook ultimately acquired: WhatsApp Former TikTok director of UX research Eric Morrison testifies in a short video deposition that as of 2022 TikTok “was not necessarily serving that need to connect to people that you already know.” This is the need that the FTC says Facebook and Instagram uniquely fill alongside the smaller apps Snapchat and MeWe Hegeman concedes that even with TikTok becoming a more significant competitor in the past two years Facebook’s user base and the time users spend on it have continued to grow Hegeman says that the (not publicly disclosed) number of users who opted out of off-app tracking through Apple’s App Tracking Transparency policy mostly reflects Apple’s scare tactics in framing the question to users rather than whether users actually prefer not to share their data with Meta He adds that Apple frames the ask very differently when asking users about similar opt-ins for its own products “I think it’s a clear example of them trying to leverage their position controlling the iOS operating system to advantage their position in the market,” he says Meta realized that focusing on surfacing friends and family content wasn’t helping it as much as it had hoped Competitors like TikTok were taking over a lot of time users would spend online and Hegeman says Meta found it to be a better strategy to broaden the focus of the Facebook app to include investments in video and other kinds of content Meta found that by reducing the relative amount of ads some groups saw by 80 percent it only saw about a 3 percent increase of a usage metric This shows ads aren’t a major cost for consumers because if a company like Apple lowered the price of its iPhone by 80 percent it would likely see much more than a 3 percent increase in sales Meta began offering an ad-free version of its products there for 6 Euros a month Hegeman says — just about 0.007 percent of users opted to pay for the service Meta found when it tested a new system to customize how many ads it shows based on how much a user likes or dislikes them The time they spent on the platforms and engaged on it didn’t change much “This change had a minimal impact on people’s experience and was not very noticeable,” Hegeman says That’s presumably because when users are given an option to give Facebook and Instagram less data at least a significant chunk of them take it since the judge sealed the courtroom to discuss internal metrics like how many people opted into the tracking That’s theme of the FTC’s questioning of Meta’s CRO The FTC’s Stephen Pearson is asking about what Meta says it collects in its privacy policy and points out that if Instagram were independent Meta uses this data to fuel personalized advertising Pearson is also beginning to touch on ad load — or the relative amount of ads to organic posts users see in their feed — which the FTC has tried to show Meta can increase with relatively little risk of losing users the top executive in charge of monetizing Facebook and Instagram He previously led product management for the Facebook feed What users say they want and what they show they want through their actions can be two different things Cobb illustrates this point with the example of chronological feeds While users repeatedly report this as a feature they’d like Cobb says every time the company has tested it satisfaction with the app declines and users’ engagement changes But that dip soon recovered, Cobb testifies. He’s referencing the sweeping content moderation and fact-checking policy changes CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced in January just ahead of President Donald Trump’s inauguration Dips in how users feel about Meta’s brand are often correlated to media coverage — not necessarily actual changes to the product Meta research executive Curtiss Cobb testifies on cross-examination The FTC had tried to frame the fact that users don’t leave the apps in droves after reporting feeling worse about Meta’s brand shows they’re locked in due to Meta’s alleged monopoly by showing that just because users feel worse about the brand after a specific media event doesn’t mean that its products are getting any worse — and that might be reason enough to stay A June 2019 document says that the data privacy scandal “is the most likely significant event that would have had a negative impact on both revenue and engagement.” But even so “we failed to detect significant and consistent effects of sentiment (or adverse events) on these metrics.” Cobb quibbled with how the FTC’s attorney restated the finding back to him and Boasberg noticeably leaned back in his chair and rolled his eyes after a repeated back-and-forth Meta found that a majority of Facebook users came to the platform for this reason A document from the time describes “Facebook’s core value proposition” as “robustly anchored on ‘keeping up with friends and family,’” which is exactly the trait the FTC says is unique to personal social networking services Cobb makes a point of saying that this was true at the time DC courthouse discussing the US law that — at least on paper — effectively banned the app it’s serving as a witness for the government On Wednesday, TikTok’s head of operations and trust and safety Adam Presser testified in the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust trial against Meta, in the same courthouse where a panel of judges ruled that the government could expel TikTok from the country Presser’s role in the Meta trial was to explain the ways in which TikTok competes (or doesn’t) with Meta’s services in a market the FTC has defined as personal social networking — a category the FTC says contains only Meta’s services His team surveys Facebook and Instagram users about how they feel about whether the company cares about its users the team found that “in the US this year Facebook has slid to the 21st place and falls behind all other tech companies we measured” in the metric it calls “Relative Cares About Users” or RCAU Drawing on filings in TikTok’s litigation against a US ban Meta points out that TikTok has said it could take years to perform the maintenance needed to keep a US-only app running if it were separated from ByteDance TikTok also said that reconfiguring its content moderation systems for a US-only app would reach unsustainable costs despite serving a platform of 170 million US users Meta is drawing a comparison to how it believes it was uniquely positioned to help Instagram with its infrastructure and content moderation because of its own scale and success A weekly newsletter by David Pierce designed to tell you everything you need to download, watch, read, listen to, and explore that fits in The Verge’s universe. XLinkedInby Pivot BROADBAND NATION FIBER BROADBAND FIXED WIRELESS MARKET RESEARCH RURAL BROADBAND VIDEO Since its launch in 2019 with networks in the San Francisco Bay Area and Greater Atlanta, BIG Fiber has steadily grown its presence. In 2022, the company entered the Greater Portland market. BIG Fiber has also grown existing markets by significantly expanding in the San Francisco Bay Area and launching a project in Greater Atlanta earlier this year that will more than double its network. Whether entering a new market or expanding current infrastructure, BIG Fiber is committed to innovating and building access to fiber where others aren’t located, or where legacy networks no longer meet modern demands. The Bay Crossing in the San Francisco Bay Area is a prime example of innovating beyond traditional networks. The unique subsea route that launched in 2024 was the first fiber cable under the Bay to be installed for communications services in decades. With more than 100 on-net data centers and 600 route miles in service, the company is currently serving data centers, enterprises and cloud providers with AI-ready infrastructure across its three core markets. Additional expansion is underway, with construction on 300 route miles in progress across existing markets and at least one new market set to launch in the Midwest this year. To learn more about BIG Fiber and how they are revolutionizing fiber infrastructure, visit the new www.bigfiber.com. Subscribe and stay up to date with Telecompetitor’s newsletters today Gigi Hadid has hard-launched her relationship with Bradley Cooper on Instagram more than a year after they started dating Gigi Hadid has hard-launched her relationship with boyfriend Bradley Cooper on social media a little over a week after the star-studded event "I feel so lucky to be 30!" Gigi wrote "I feel so lucky for every high and low- for all the lessons and gifts both have brought me colleague to some of the most unbelievable humans!!" Gigi, who also included in her post a photo of herself on a walk with her and ex Zayn Malik's daughter Khai "So lucky for the support and encouragement from all of YOU around the world I am grateful and honored to take on a new decade x x G." In addition to Bradley, 50, Gigi had celebrated her birthday dinner her parents Yolanda Hadid and her ex Mohamed Hadid, sister Bella Hadid and a slew of more celebs, including Anne Hathaway at L'Avenue at Saks at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City April 25 The party took place more than a month after Gigi broke her silence about her romance with Bradley "I think just getting to the point where knowing what you want and deserve in a relationship is essential," she added "And then to find someone that is in a place in their life where they know what they want and deserve…and you both do work separately to come together and be the best partner that you can be Look back at Gigi and Bradley's romance Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid sparked romance rumors after they were spotted having dinner with friends at Italian hotspot Via Carota in New York City Oct By the new year, Gigi and Bradley had taken the next step in their relationship: meeting the parents. In fact, the supermodel joined Bradley and his mother Gloria Campano for dinner at Los Angeles' Giorgio Baldi after the 2024 Golden Globes on Jan who is also Gigi's Next in Fashion co-host The couple enjoyed a date night at a performance of Sweeney Todd on Broadway later posing backstage with cast member Joanna Carpenter "and that’s something that’s so nice to bring back into my life." More than a year after their NYC outing sparked romance rumors the couple dove back into the city with a stroll through the NoHo neighborhood Blend offers new ways to interact with friends or group chats in the DMs A couple of weeks ago, Instagram announced a new feature to keep its users more engaged and it appears the feature is seeing a wider rollout across regions Blend is a new way for Instagram users to connect with friends in DMs It is a shared feed of popular Reels that combines recommendations from individual users and their friends—both can see a shared feed of Reels according to their tastes and it can be created with a friend or in a group DM A post shared by Adam Mosseri (@mosseri) Heading over to the DM and clicking the new Blend icon would start the invite process These suggested feeds of Reels will be based on each person’s activity on Instagram which can include the Reels they individually watch and interact with the Reels shared in the chat will be informed and the Blend gets updated for everyone in the chat if it is a group chat or DM Each user in the chat has an option to either stay in the blend and also have an option to opt out at any time per their preference the feature was first announced a couple of weeks ago and while some users started experiencing the feature the same week other users have started witnessing the new Blend icon last week you could soon be having it in the coming days or weeks Meanwhile, Instagram has also introduced not a feature but an entirely new app, dubbed Edits for Android and iOS platforms It is the company’s take on Byte Dance’s CapCut as it features advanced editing tools like clip-level precision It further allows content creators to see their real-time stats your trusted companion in the world of Android and every other gizmo connected to the internet you can find him on a long drive or lounging on the couch binge-watching a crime series you will then be prompted to enter your display name Lotus's Malaysia has teased a new virtual shopping assistant leaving customers intrigued and confused for over a week The 3D character which dons a yellow hijab was gradually unveiled via a series of mysterious posts The post saw a short video of her pushing a cart in the hypermarket with a light stream appearing to reveal her eyes. The caption of the post read "Ehem someone wants to accompany you while you shop Try to guess who it is in the comments below" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lotus’s Malaysia (@lotussmalaysia) Finally, two days ago, Lotus's dropped its biggest hint on Cik Lo yet, by introducing customers to the character and her personality. In the opening of the video, the character is said to be a shopping assistant. Her hobbies are finding the best deals and cheaper groceries by going to Lotus's. Cik Lo also dropped her first nugget of advice, by reminding customers to download the Lotus's app to shop online, "I was so surprised to hear that many did not know about this service. It's so easy.". She also shared that she was excited to share her favourite recipes, shopping tips and more with everyone.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lotus’s Malaysia (@lotussmalaysia) The social media posts were created by C27 Lotus's Malaysia's marketing communications executive Aida Shakirah Abdul Rahim said that the unveiling of Cik Lo is the beginning of its wider campaign for Lotus's third anniversary."Cik Lo acts as a friendly bridge between content and commerce and a dose of personality to nudge users to 'add to cart' in a more human and relatable way," she said.  Cik Lo will take on the role of a virtual shopping assistant and brand ambassador in the social world "While there are plans to expand her presence beyond social platforms those are still in the works," added Aida.  Lotus’s isn’t the only brand tapping into virtual personalities to deepen consumer engagement. Just last month, hijab haircare brand Safi Shayla unveiled a new virtual educator, Sis Shay Sis Shay will exist both online and on-ground as she drives hijabi haircare education and will spread messages around the importance of using a hijab hair specialised shampoo.  Similarly, Skechers in Singapore launched an AI-powered retail assistant in its new Punggol Coast Mall store. As part of a month-long activation, shoppers can interact with Luna through an in-store kiosk or chat with her via Telegram receiving real-time personalised style advice and product recommendations based on their outfits and preferences Join us this coming 21 May for #Content360 an extravaganza centered around three core thematic pillars: Challenging the norm; Conquering Media Fragmentation; and Unlocking Imagination Immerse yourself in learning to curate content with creativity and confidence with us at Content360!   We break down the big and messy topics of the day so you're updated on the most important developments in Asia's marketing development – for free. MARKETING-INTERACTIVE is an online publication of Lighthouse Independent Media. © Lighthouse Independent Media. All rights reserved. Marketing Interactive is not responsible for the content of external sites. Print Investigators are asking for the public’s help in finding additional victims who may have been in contact with a 30-year-old man accused of sexually abusing children he met through Instagram Detectives learned that Hernandez was supplying nitrous oxide, marijuana and alcohol to underage girls in exchange for sexual acts, according to police. Hernandez is believed to have recorded the sexual assaults on his phone and managed to lure his victims over Instagram with the promise of providing them drugs and alcohol for sex, investigators said. According to police, Hernandez’s Instagram handles include “noznbars,” “n2ohead,” “nawzhead818,” “nozzhead_818,” and “nozzhead818_” and they believe there could be more victims. On March 25, he was charged with multiple felonies, including three counts of unlawful sex with a minor under 16, two counts of arranging to meet with a minor for lewd purposes and one count each of child endangerment, oral copulation of a minor under 16, lewd lascivious acts with a minor 14 or 15 years old, and possession of child sexual abuse material, according to police. He is being held without bail and scheduled to appear in court on May 21. He has pleaded not guilty to all the charges, according to court records. Anyone with information about Hernandez and any other similar incidents can contact the Burbank Police Department at (818) 238-3210. The police investigation was done in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations under the Los Angeles Regional Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Nathan Solis reports on breaking news with the Fast Break team at the Los Angeles Times. After months of speculation, Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper have finally confirmed their relationship by going public on Instagram the model posted a carousel of birthday snaps from her 30th celebration—including a photo of her kissing the Maestro actor in front of a towering chocolate cake 'I feel so lucky to be 30!' she captioned the post 'I feel so lucky for every high and low—for all the lessons and gifts both have brought me colleague to some of the most unbelievable humans!!' The photo served as the couple's soft launch after nearly a year of low-key outings Hadid and Cooper were first romantically linked in October 2023 after being spotted dining at Via Carota in New York's West Village. However, their initial personal connection began earlier that year, when they met at a mutual friend's child's birthday party, as Hadid revealed in a Vogue interview The two had known each other socially through the modelling and entertainment circuit and were introduced more closely by Cooper's ex-partner It was through this mutual network—and shared experiences as single parents—that their relationship quietly began to develop A post shared by instagram A post shared by instagram What appears to ground their connection is a mutual understanding of parenthood in the public eye Hadid described the relationship as 'very romantic and happy,' and praised Cooper's role as a supportive partner They've reportedly made efforts to ensure their daughters get along as well with sources confirming that the children have spent time together but also prioritise their relationship and daughters.' They have a strong bond with their daughters and they are at the forefront of everything they do.' A post shared by instagram A post shared by instagram A post shared by instagram Though early on Hadid was said to be keeping things casual even appearing at family events and intimate dinners with Cooper's mother and Hadid's father the Daily Mail reported that Cooper had plans to propose 'They discussed family and marriage early on in their relationship.. Despite the 20-year age gap—Hadid turned 30 this year while Cooper is 50—the couple appear to have found lasting common ground Friends describe the relationship as mature A post shared by instagram A post shared by instagram A post shared by instagram Whether their love story leads to wedding bells remains to be seen but what's clear is that Hadid and Cooper are no longer hiding in plain sight and according to those close to them—they're the real deal View more search results Global markets respond positively to trade developments as the Hang Seng rises 2.4% on Chinese stimulus plans while upcoming Fed and BoE decisions take centre stage Fabien Yip The current week represents another shortened trading period for numerous Asian markets Investors will be meticulously analysing developments in US-China trade negotiations and assessing the forthcoming April trade data release Technical analysis indicates that momentum has improved substantially since early April, with the index approaching the 50-day moving average (SMA) The HSI price pattern demonstrates characteristics consistent with Elliott Wave theory with the recent market recovery exhibiting behaviour typical of Wave B within the framework A 0.618 Fibonacci extension of Wave A would potentially advance the index to 22,729 before a subsequent retracement towards 19,000 a definitive breach of the 50-day SMA could establish a trajectory towards the psychological threshold of 24,000 Gold has experienced an 8% correction from its historical peak and currently trades at approximately $3230 The improved market sentiment catalysed by diminishing US trade tensions has strengthened the US dollar and risk assets USD/JPY advances following Bank of Japan policy decision USD/JPY has sustained its recovery from seven-month lows, bolstered by the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) decision to maintain interest rates at 0.5% The board emphasised that uncertainties surrounding US tariffs would exert pressure on Japanese corporate earnings and consumer expenditure the BoJ revised its growth forecast for the current fiscal year downward to 0.5% from the previous projection of 1.1% While the trajectory towards interest rate hikes remains intact the implementation timeline has been extended Market reaction has primarily focused on the delayed interest rate adjustment schedule; 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Babil and Huma were spotted together just before entering the venue. However, things took a turn when Babil confronted Huma about someone.ADVT. It seemed like Babil didn't take the cue as he asked, "Wo gussa hai mujhse." Huma looked a bit annoyed after this and said, 'I have no idea. Sorry." She quickly tried to get inside the venue. However, she was heard telling her friend, "I want to slap that boy." advertisement The supermodel celebrated her 30th birthday on April 25, with a star-studded party at L'Avenue at Saks at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City. Her guest list included sister Bella Hadid Hadid was photographed walking hand-in-hand with Cooper as they entered her birthday celebration together While the couple likes to keep things private (but not completely secret) it was a big moment on Saturday when Hadid decided to share her own personal photo of the two The model shared a carousel of photos reflecting on her birthday and entering a new decade of life Hadid shared a sweet photo of her and Cooper kissing with a large birthday cake in front of them Instagram/ Gigi Hadid“I feel so lucky to be 30 I feel so lucky for every high and low- for all the lessons and gifts both have brought me,” Hadid wrote in the caption colleague to some of the most unbelievable humans!!” Hadid also thanked her fans for their “support and encouragement” on and around her birthday I am grateful and honored to take on a new decade.” This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper are now solidified on social media, more than a year after they first got together. 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She Continues to Laugh The model quietly confirmed the year-long romance with a candid kiss photo from her 30th birthday celebration in New York Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper share a sweet kiss during her 30th birthday celebrations in New York Gigi Hadid’s 30th birthday wasn’t just about cake it also quietly marked a big moment in her personal life the supermodel gave the world a glimpse into her relationship with actor Bradley Cooper sharing a photo of the two kissing during her birthday bash in New York City standing in front of a towering chocolate cake just a candid post tucked among snapshots of birthday cocktails While this is the couple’s first photo together on social media the romance has been brewing since October 2023 when they were first spotted dining at a quiet Italian spot in Manhattan but the two kept things largely under wraps until now In a recent chat with Vogue, Gigi opened up a bit about their bond She didn’t overshare but called the relationship “very romantic and happy.” She spoke about how being with someone who knows what they want has brought more theatre into her life and given her something even more personal: belief in herself “You take risks when you feel safe,” she said explaining how his encouragement helps her push past self-doubt She added that she deeply respects him as a creative partner and that mutual support has become the quiet foundation of their relationship Gigi Hadid's 30th birthday post gave fans their first official look at her relationship with Bradley CooperInstagram/Cooperfans This milestone post doesn’t mean wedding bells are around the corner A source close to the couple mentioned earlier this year that while an engagement isn’t off the table parenting their kids (Bradley’s daughter Lea is 8; Gigi’s daughter Khai is 4) Gigi’s birthday caption reflected that vibe: “I feel lucky for every high and low… for every lesson and gift.” And now she’s letting the world know Bradley Cooper is part of that journey Babil Khan opens up about his struggles in Bollywood and the emotional toll of the industry known for being open about his mental health and struggles as a newcomer in Bollywood recently found himself at the centre of online speculation after an emotional video of him went viral Babil was seen expressing frustration about the film industry describing it as “rude” and “fake,” while naming fellow actors like Ananya Panday Many assumed the comments were aimed at criticising these individuals but Babil has now returned to clarify what really happened After the video spread on Reddit and sparked backlash explaining that his words had been taken out of context he said he was actually appreciating them for staying grounded and contributing positively to the industry “I don’t have the energy to explain myself again and again,” he wrote “but I owed it to the people I admire—actors like Ananya and Arijit.” He added that the video came from a place of emotional exhaustion and a deep desire for the film industry to be more authentic and kind and Siddhant Chaturvedi reposted a clip of Babil saying Official statement from Babil Khan's familyInstagram Screengrab Babil’s family also released a statement urging people not to twist his words “He was simply highlighting the few people he truly respects in the business The video also revealed Babil’s sense of isolation with him stating in a past interview that he has no real friends in the industry and prefers solitude often performative environment without emotional safety can take a toll Babil Khan's story Instagram Screengrab Amid this storm, Babil shared a touching scene of his late father likely reflecting how deeply he misses him during this difficult time It was about a young actor trying to find his footing in a space that often feels cold and speaking up for those who are trying to bring warmth back Mona Patel stuns in her butterfly-inspired Iris van Herpen gown at the Met Gala 2024 Mona Patel didn’t just attend the Met Gala in 2024; she owned it Clad in a butterfly-inspired dress that fluttered with every step she captured the attention of fashion watchers across the globe With just hours before this year’s Met Gala wondering if she’ll return to the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art studying at Rutgers University before later earning degrees from top-tier institutions like MIT and Harvard Business School where she’s built a business empire spanning healthcare are collectively worth over £80 million (₹800 crore) But Mona’s influence goes beyond boardrooms a non-profit that auctions luxury fashion pieces to fund education and healthcare for girls worldwide Over 4,000 lives have been touched by her efforts so far Her Met Gala debut in 2024 was anything but ordinary Patel wore a custom Iris van Herpen gown that turned heads The design featured mechanical butterflies crafted in collaboration with artist Casey Curran with motion-triggered wings that moved as she walked Patel even had a hand in designing these details herself The look perfectly matched the Gala’s theme and placed her among the best-dressed guests of the night Her appearance was so impactful that she now proudly calls herself the “Mystery Guest #MET2024” on Instagram Mona Patel attends the Red Carpet of the closing ceremony at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival Getty Images A recent Instagram story confirmed her invitation promises a whole new level of creative expression it’s safe to expect another head-turning look Whether she’s building companies or crafting couture statements Teaming up with Warner Music rapper King and Anjula Acharia Nora Fatehi kicks off a new chapter aimed at taking South Asian music worldwide Nora Fatehi is moving beyond the dance floor and stepping firmly into the global music spotlight Known for her performances and screen presence she’s now turning her focus toward an international music career and she’s starting strong Nora has just landed the cover of Billboard magazine marking a major step in her evolving journey She’s part of a new label called 5 Junction Records, a joint venture between Warner Music Group To connect South Asian talent with wider international audiences giving artists from the region a powerful platform backed by serious industry infrastructure Nora shared her excitement with behind-the-scenes photos from the shoot adding that this move is a major leap toward her dream of becoming a global music artist calling this the start of something much bigger Nora opened up about why she joined the project She praised Anjula Acharia’s passion and ability to pitch bold ideas people pay attention because they don’t want to miss out 5 Junction Records has been described as a modern take on the idea of Desi Hits the backing is stronger and the reach wider It’s meant to be a real bridge between South Asian artists and global listeners She’ll soon appear in Netflix’s upcoming series The Royals featuring Nora and Ishaan Khatter in a visually rich and tightly choreographed performance The series is directed by Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana and features an ensemble cast including Bhumi Pednekar all set against the backdrop of royalty and grandeur From magazine covers to new music labels and streaming platforms Nora Fatehi’s next chapter is clearly aiming for a larger the World: Can Trump’s Foreign Film Tariffs Save US Cinema Donald Trump has announced that the United States will impose a 100% tariff on all films made outside the country this strong step is necessary to revive what he calls a rapidly declining American film industry He blames foreign governments for luring away Hollywood productions with attractive financial incentives and claims this shift is a national security concern tied to foreign “messaging and propaganda.” Trump made the announcement via his social media platform stating he has directed the Commerce Department and the US Trade Representative to start the process immediately But the announcement left more questions than answers Will these tariffs apply to movies streaming online or just theatrical releases Will American studios filming abroad be penalised No concrete implementation plan has been shared so far This uncertainty is already sending ripples through the entertainment industry. Stocks of media giants like Disney, Netflix, and Warner Bros dipped in early trading. All three have major projects either shot or being produced overseas. Even recent hits like Captain America: Brave New World and Minecraft: The Movie were largely filmed outside the US Hollywood has increasingly looked beyond American borders due to soaring production costs at home and better deals abroad and New Zealand have become top picks for US productions thanks to tax rebates and experienced film crews Trump’s 100% tariff shakes global film industryGetty Images Timothy Richards of Vue Cinema asked how one would even define a “foreign” film The British union Bectu warned that this move could devastate international film jobs Officials in Australia and New Zealand have already pushed back vowing to support their homegrown industries China has responded to earlier US trade measures by cutting the number of American films allowed into its theatres and that is a sign that other countries might retaliate in kind While Trump says the tariffs will protect American jobs and bring back lost business With global cooperation being key to modern film production this plan could isolate Hollywood rather than help it Could this be a comeback script for American cinema or a costly sequel nobody asked for Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen ignite the screen in the fiery teaser of Thalaivan Thalaivii Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen are set to share the screen in Thalaivan Thalaivii directed by National Award winner Pandiraj giving fans a sneak peek into a romance that’s anything but ordinary Shared by Sathya Jyothi Films on social media the teaser opens not with visuals but with voices a clever narrative choice that immediately draws the audience in each addressing the heroine as "Arasi" (Queen) While promises of love and loyalty are made it’s evident this is no conventional love story - YouTubeyoutu.be The scene then shifts to the lead pair cooking kothu parotta together in what appears to be a restaurant kitchen Their playful banter swiftly escalates into a heated exchange Nithya’s character questions whether this is how a queen should be treated prompting Vijay’s character to retort that she should return to her father’s palace The sharp humorous tone hints at the complex layered relationship at the heart of the film Though the duo previously collaborated on the Malayalam film 19(1)(a) this marks their first Tamil film together Their on-screen chemistry is undeniable in the teaser effortlessly moving between affection and friction portraying a relationship that feels authentic and lived-in Director Pandiraj has described the film as "a battlefield with kisses" an apt summation of what appears to be a gritty Ragav’s editing promise a visually striking experience Comedy star Yogi Babu also joins the cast in a pivotal role One moment in the teaser has especially set social media abuzz was a cheeky line from Yogi Babu “This couple is not normal like us.” Many believe the dialogue subtly references Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan recalling a similar line used by a fan at a crowded promotional event featuring the couple netizens have interpreted it as a playful nod the teaser ends with Sethupathi’s character pulling out a gun and firing a shot leaving viewers on a cliffhanger.Overall,Thalaivan Thalaivii seems all set to deliver a mix of emotion the film has already set expectations high while revealing just enough to leave audiences wanting more ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published A Treasury Department inspector general is probing efforts by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to obtain private taxpayer data and other sensitive information internal communications reviewed by ProPublica show The office of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration has sought a wide swath of information from IRS employees the office is seeking any requests for taxpayer data from the president DOGE or the president’s Office of Management and Budget The request, spelled out in a mid-April email obtained by ProPublica, comes as watchdogs and leading Democrats question whether DOGE has overstepped its bounds in seeking information about taxpayers public employees or federal agencies that is typically highly restricted The review appears to be in its early stages — one document describes staffers as “beginning preplanning” — but the email directs the IRS to turn over specific documents by Thursday “All requests for taxpayer or other protected information from the President or Executive Office of the President Include any information on how the requestor plans to use the information requested and the legal basis for the IRS’s response,” the email says The inquiry also asks for information about requests for access to IRS systems from any agency in the executive branch including the Department of Homeland Security the Social Security Administration and DOGE The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration office, known as TIGTA, is led by acting Inspector General Heather M. Hill. When Trump fired 17 inspectors general across a range of federal agencies in January those working for the Treasury Department were not among the ones axed OMB and Musk did not respond to requests for comment Friday Previously, the administration has said “Those leading this mission with Elon Musk are doing so in full compliance with federal law said the agency “does not disclose specific details of ongoing work or timelines.” She said the office has received multiple requests from Congress we are incorporating these requests into our ongoing work providing independent oversight of IRS activities.” The April 15 request follows concerns expressed by some within the IRS that DOGE employees under Musk’s direction have improperly accessed taxpayer information or shared it with other government agencies said multiple people familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation Earlier this month, a group of Democratic senators urged the Treasury inspector general to investigate whether the Trump administration was “violating strict taxpayer privacy laws” by giving DOGE personnel wide access inside the agency subject to some of the strongest privacy protections under federal law the violation of which can trigger civil and criminal sanctions,” the lawmakers wrote in their request In March, three senators said they were troubled by reports the IRS had entered into a sharing agreement to help the Department of Homeland Security “locate suspected undocumented immigrants.” Trump has promised deportations on a massive scale DHS referred a request for comment from ProPublica to the Treasury Department The inspector general examination comes amid major upheaval at the Treasury Department and the IRS as the administration moves to fire thousands of agency workers and DOGE digs deeper into IRS databases Melanie Krause resigned as the acting commissioner of the IRS after the agency reached an agreement to share taxpayer data with the DHS A former senior official at TIGTA told ProPublica the review could lead to a criminal investigation if reviewers find evidence of lawbreaking The same official said it’s possible those leading the review could face political repercussions law firms and others who have questioned Trump’s actions Emails from the inspector general to IRS employees earlier this month asked them to provide copies of any written agreements to share taxpayer data with entities including the Department of Homeland Security the Office of Personnel Management or other agencies It also seeks a full list of non-IRS employees who are part of DOGE or its affiliates. This year, ProPublica has been profiling the figures working for DOGE a leading privacy legal scholar at the University of Virginia said the email suggests that the inspector general may be probing for violations of the Privacy Act which requires agencies to safeguard citizens’ information and only share it across the government in specific cases The kind of blanket data-sharing agreement the Trump administration is seeking with the IRS is “exactly what the Privacy Act is designed to avoid.” CNN and Wired have reported that DOGE is attempting to build a master database that combines information from the IRS Social Security Administration and other agencies The database would be used for immigration enforcement This is not the first time Trump administration decisions at the IRS have prompted an inspector general inquiry As ProPublica reported, a senior IRS lawyer warned the agency’s leaders in late February that its plan to terminate nearly 7,000 probationary employees based on poor performance was untrue and a “fraud.” The IRS proceeded with the firings which have since been challenged in federal court the IRS inspector general began scrutinizing the mass terminations said a person familiar with the effort who wasn’t authorized to speak with reporters I am an investigative reporter focusing on the Department of Government Efficiency I cover the Trump administration and Big Tech in Washington If you have tips about big tech and the Trump administration I cover the rapid intersection between technology and national security If you have a tip that warrants public scrutiny heard an intriguing rumor or simply have advice about what I should be looking out for I have significant experience unraveling complex and sensitive stories Send me tips and documents about changes in administration policy conflicts of interest and abuses of power inside the DOJ the White House and other law enforcement agencies ProPublica will focus on the areas most in need of scrutiny Here are some of the issues our reporters will be watching — and how to get in touch with them securely Learn more about our reporting team. 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Email Address: Arrow Right Sign Up ProPublica Investigative Journalism in the Public Interest © Copyright 2025 Pro Publica Inc Creative Commons License (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) Thank you for your interest in republishing this story You are free to republish it so long as you do the following: Here’s a small tweak that could have a big impact on IG According to an updated overview of “re-posts” content that you re-share in the app may now appear within the feeds of your followers in the app As you can see in this overview from the IG help guide (shared by social media advisor Sarah Roizman) Instagram has added a new explainer which explains that: your followers may see what you reposted in their feeds.” Which could give you more options for IG engagement and interaction As explained by Roizman: you could only share someone else’s content to stories when you tap the repost icon under a post or reel you can add your own text and it’ll show up in your followers’ feeds like a regular post.” Which is something that Instagram has been flirting with for some time Back in 2022, Instagram tested the same ‘Repost’ option which enabled users to amplify any post by re-sharing it to their followers in the app and included a dedicated “Re-posts” tab on profiles that means that a lot of the posts that you’re seeing in the app are already coming via recommendations I don’t understand the justification for a feed algorithm on IG if they’re just going to flood your stream with outside recommendations anyway Instagram originally implemented an algorithm because people had too many connections which meant they were eligible to see more posts than they had time to check out in the app on any given day So the algorithm was brought in to prioritize this display and ensure that users see the most relevant updates first it’s adding more and more content into this mix that it can’t show you all of the latest posts from the profiles that you’ve chosen to follow I realize that IG likely gets more engagement from showing people AI-recommended posts Instagram should be able to give you a stream of just updates from the profiles that you’ve chosen to follow which would put more emphasis on following as a means to control your experience people seem more attuned to letting the algorithms show them what they want to see now But the key point is that the original justification that there was just too much content to show you each day if you want to get more reach for certain posts in the app re-sharing could now be a means to do that There’s no info from IG as to how much amplification re-posts will get but it does note that your followers “may” see what you’ve re-posted We've asked Instagram for more info on re-posts but they had not respondeded at time of publication Subscribe to the Social Media Today free daily newsletter the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion managed to outdo herself when she stepped out for the 2025 TIME100 Gala off-the-shoulder cut-out dress by Stella McCartney She completed the look with matching heels a statement diamond necklace and a matching set of earrings you look absolutely stunning from head to toe!" Another said "Your makeup and hair look gorgeous." Even Trigger Warning star Jessica Alba added to the influx of compliments and wrote "Stunning," complete with a trio of fire emojis Williams followed up with another post from the event to showcase two major highlights: fangirling over her "favorite Avenger," Scarlett Johansson "The highlight of my night meeting my favorite #Avenger Scarlett Johansson being reunited with my new doubles partner @simonebiles." In the comments The proud mom of two and retired athlete has served memorable looks both on and off the tennis court, and she has been quite vocal about her affinity for unique fashion looks, especially since she has always been in the public eye. In March, she told InStyle “Having to deal with scrutiny…I think that has enabled me to be confident in whatever I put on Growing up and wearing different outfits when I play tennis and really just being a fashionista out there…I realized I don't like blending in Williams, who recently launched a limited edition clothing line in partnership with Janie and Jack discussed her desire to pass down this quality to her daughters "I think it's important that you build confidence and let them do what they want to do." Sounds like Olympia and Adira will grow up to be fashion queens Want all the latest entertainment news sent right to your inbox? Click here Serena Williams Shares Adorable Mother-Daughter Moment with Adira on IG Supermodel posted picture embracing ‘Maestro’ actor at New York celebration I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Gigi Hadid has made her relationship with boyfriend Bradley Cooper Instagram official after more than a year together the supermodel shared a picture of the pair kissing at her 30th birthday party standing behind a three-tiered chocolate cake while surrounded by Hadid’s friends who watched on who wore a white corset top and had her hair slicked back into a bun The pair were first romantically linked in early October 2023 when they were spotted dining together at Italian restaurant Via Carota in New York City's West Village Last month, Hadid commented on her relationship with the 50-year-old Maestro actor in an interview with Vogue describing their dynamic as “very romantic and happy” She said that the Hangover star “has opened me up to going to the theatre more and that’s something that’s so nice to bring back into my life” Hadid also said that she respects Cooper “so much as a creative” and she feels “really lucky” to be with him She said: “I feel that he gives so much to me: encouragement and For those people you admire to encourage you what’s the worst thing if I auditioned for this Fans have been celebrating the Instagram hard launch with one person commenting: “Gigi Hadid kissing Bradley Cooper!!!!! “You and Bradley are so cute,” said one fan Hadid also shared a selection of birthday highlights, including a black-and-white photo from a walk with her four-year-old daughter Khai, whom she shares with her ex, former One Direction singer Zayn Malik, as well as pictures of various cakes and personalised cocktails. "I feel so lucky to be 30!" the model wrote alongside the pictures. "I feel so lucky for every high and low. For all the lessons and gifts both have brought me. To get to feel it all! I’m so lucky to be a mom, friend, partner, sister, daughter, colleague to some of the most unbelievable humans!!” She added: “So lucky for the support and encouragement from all of YOU around the world, every day and on my birthday last week. I had the best time celebrating, and it’s a blessing to feel so loved!! I am grateful and honoured to take on a new decade x x G.” Cooper shares daughter Lea De Seine, eight, with model Irina Shayk. The pair began dating in 2015 and broke up four years later. Hadid and Malik split in October 2021 after nearly six years of dating. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies View more search results Westpac Banking Corporation's results show profits down 1% despite digital transformation efforts This video was created on 5 May for IG audiences by ausbiz Westpac Banking Corporation has posted results slightly below expectations with net profit down 1% despite ongoing digital transformation initiatives worth $3 billion Westpac's financial results showed net interest margins down 3 basis points (bp) year-on-year (YoY) but flat quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) while customer deposits grew 7% to $697 billion Operating expenses rose 6% due to technology investments Chief executive officer (CEO) Andrew Miller suggested the bank may have passed the cyclical low point Despite underwhelming results, Westpac trades near pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels at 10-year highs. This comes amid challenging economic conditions and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) signalling further interest rate cuts Westpac's $3 billion digital investment aims to modernise operations as physical branches continue closing, particularly in Central Business District (CBD) locations. Among major Australian banks, CBA leads the market, while Macquarie Group offers better growth prospects Westpac's Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio fell 31 bp but remains well above the 10.5% regulatory minimum The consensus for Westpac shares is 'hold' rather than 'buy' at current levels. Many existing shareholders purchased at lower prices and have significant capital gains, reducing the incentive to sell. 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