NoneAlkami technology's chief strategy officer sells $825,741 in stockEllington Credit Prepares for Special Meeting and Issues Mirror Preferred Stock
NoneLOS ANGELES — As Blake Lively’s allegations against her “It Ends with Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni continue to reverberate through Hollywood, a new lawsuit has further raised the stakes. Stephanie Jones, Baldoni’s former publicist, filed a complaint Tuesday in New York Supreme Court, accusing the actor’s crisis PR team of waging a coordinated effort to undermine her and deflect blame for what she calls a retaliatory smear campaign targeting Lively. The new lawsuit adds to the mounting fallout from Lively’s legal complaint filed last week in California. In it, the actor accused Baldoni of sexually harassing her on the set of the romantic drama and orchestrating a campaign to discredit her after she raised concerns about a “hostile work environment.” Her complaint detailed allegations of “improvised physical intimacy” during scenes, pressure from Baldoni to perform greater nudity than originally agreed upon and a calculated effort to spread damaging stories about her in the press. Jones alleges that Jennifer Abel, formerly a senior figure at her PR firm Jonesworks, collaborated with crisis manager Melissa Nathan on a “no-holds-barred strategy” to shield Baldoni from Lively’s misconduct allegations while simultaneously undermining Jones’ own reputation. According to her lawsuit, the plan involved planting negative stories about Lively in the media, creating fake social media accounts to amplify the attacks and leveraging Baldoni’s public image as a feminist ally to discredit her. “Behind Jones’s back, [Abel and Nathan] secretly coordinated with Baldoni and [his studio] Wayfarer to implement an aggressive media smear campaign against Baldoni’s film co-star,” the lawsuit states. Jones, who represented Baldoni and Wayfarer from 2017 until her termination in August 2024, claims the alleged scheme destroyed her professional relationship with the actor-director. Abel is accused of using confidential company information to poach clients and lay the groundwork for a competing PR firm. “Defendants Abel and Nathan secretly conspired for months to publicly and privately attack Jones and [her PR firm] Jonesworks,” the lawsuit alleges, describing efforts to “steal clients and business prospects” while pinning the blame for the smear campaign on Jones herself. The filing includes excerpts from thousands of pages of text messages and emails that Jones says were extracted from Abel’s company-issued phone after her firing from Jonesworks in August, shortly before the company’s relationship with Baldoni and Wayfarer came to an end. In one exchange, Abel allegedly described Baldoni as “pompous” and mocked his decision to attend a men’s retreat during the film’s release, writing, “He doesn’t need a retreat. He needs to be humbled.” Jones accuses Abel and Nathan of weaponizing the controversy to “drive a wedge” between her and Baldoni, isolating her in the industry and damaging her career. Her lawsuit seeks damages and a court order to halt what she describes as ongoing harassment and professional sabotage. “This lawsuit seeks to finally put a stop to their continued misconduct and to compensate Jones and Jonesworks for the damage Defendants’ conduct and scheme has inflicted,” the filing reads. Bryan Freedman, an attorney representing Baldoni and the other defendants, could not immediately be reached for comment but has previously dismissed Lively’s claims against his clients as “false, outrageous, and intentionally salacious.” As lawsuits from both Lively and Jones unfold in the courts and the public eye, the controversy has cast a harsh spotlight on Hollywood’s PR playbook, exposing the darker corners of reputation management in an industry facing calls for greater transparency and accountability. The allegations have already had professional repercussions for Baldoni. Earlier this week, his talent agency, WME, dropped him as a client and the nonprofit Vital Voices Global Partnership rescinded an award honoring him as an advocate for women’s empowerment. In a statement, the organization said Baldoni’s alleged “abhorrent conduct” detailed in Lively’s lawsuit was “contrary to the values of Vital Voices and the spirit of the Award.” Author Colleen Hoover, whose bestselling novel “It Ends with Us” was based on, has also expressed support for Lively, writing on Instagram: “Blake’s ability to refuse to sit down and ‘be buried’ has been nothing short of inspiring.” ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit at latimes.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
If you’re a Hallmarkie, you know that Andrew Walker is one of the faces of the channel. And what a face it is. It’s like The CW used an AI lab to create a leading man made of the best parts of Glen Powell , Ryan Eggold , and a young Clint Eastwood . It’s insulting really, how he just walks around with that thing out in the open, making the rest of us normies look like something out of Middle Earth. Thankfully, Walker is one of the authentically good ones. Humble, engaging, totally Canadian, and a dang workhorse. The Montreal-born actor-producer has shot six movies for Hallmark this year, including Countdown to Christmas’s Jingle Bell Run and Three Wiser Men and a Boy ! On top of that, he’s also a husband, father of two sons, and an entrepreneur, having co-founded the SkinMason skincare line ... which is clearly working, since there are zero signs of fatigue on his matinee-idol mug. “Obviously I use skincare on a daily basis, and when I wrap from set, I’m always washing my face off,” he explains of the inspiration behind SkinMason. “I have used very abrasive products that have given me skin [issues], I’ve broken out, I’ve had rashes. I used to have these little alcohol wipes to take the rest of my makeup off.” During a dinner with his friend Dr. Hussein Kanji, a heart and lung surgeon who’s “always working with different types of products for [organ] detoxification and antioxidants,” the two agreed to partner on a product line. SkinMason “He had an idea for a very simple yet effective skincare brand, ideally targeted to men to start with, because the women’s space is so massive...but women and men can use the same skincare,” Walker continues. “And I said I’d love to venture into this, first off, because my wife [Cassandra] always scolded me for using way too much of her expensive skincare products—I don’t know what to use! It’s like, there’s so many products out there.” Two years later, Walker and Kanji had the first two core products of the line, exfoliating wipes and a serum, which were soon followed by their new moisturizer. “We don’t even call it a moisturizer. It’s a bioactive cream.” Noting that Jean Carruthers, the co-innovator of Botox, has endorsed all of their products, Walker explains that their formula boasts retinoid, Vitamins C, and phospholipids that rebuild collagen. The SkinMason site is having a 40 percent off Black Friday sale and you can order each item individually or as a set, with a VIP subscription for regular refill orders at a 10 percent discount. Better yet, he laughs, “My wife has now turned on to using my products!” Andrew Walker / Instagram Speaking of his wife, how do the Walkers plan to spend the holidays? “With family,” he immediately offers. “We moved up to Vancouver for a year and it’s been amazing. It’s been quiet because we live next to a forest. So the holidays this year are just going to be family and trying to take a moment to put away the phones, put away technology, and just focus my time on my kids and my wife and each other.” Now that is a good look for everyone. Three Wiser Men and a Boy & Jingle Bell Run , Streaming Now, Hallmark+ More Headlines:Quick Links The design and historical development of the G-IV Exploring the low-wing and T-tail aircraft Advanced Avionics Flight performance Interior's luxury and comfort Variants for multiple purposes In March 1983, Gulfstream and Grumman started working on the Gulfstream IV, which made its first flight on September 19, 1985. The G-IV is a spacious jet offering space for meetings, dining, and relaxation. It also has a fully equipped galley and an enclosed lavatory, enhancing the onboard experience. The jet is equipped with advanced avionics and safety systems, ensuring reliability and safe and timely arrivals. It is a trusted choice for those needing to fly in challenging conditions. The Gulfstream IV aircraft is an excellent example of such features. It can carry a maximum of 19 passengers and offers a cross-Atlantic flying range of 4,220 NM (4,856 mi, 7,815 km) to travel from New York to Rome or from Miami to Seattle. It also has a competitive Mach 0.88 (505 knots, 581 MPH, 935 km/h) speed. Aircraft Model Max Speed (Mach) Range (nautical miles) Max Passengers Gulfstream IV 0.88 4,350 19 Bombardier Global 5000 0.89 5,200 16 Dassault Falcon 7X 0.90 5,950 16 Dassault Falcon 900 0.87 4,750 19 The design and historical development of the G-IV Gulfstream Aerospace, a General Dynamics subsidiary headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, built the G-IV for 33 years until 2018, more than its Gulfstream III, which was built for 7 years from 1979 until 1986. The GIV was originally developed from the GIII, with over 900 jets built. Based on aerodynamic improvements and wing redesign. The FAA certification was granted on April 22, 1987. Aircraft Model Manufacturer Production Start Production End Gulfstream IV Gulfstream Aerospace 1985 2018 Gulfstream III Gulfstream Aerospace 1979 1986 Hawker 800 Hawker Beechcraft 1983 2013 Gulfstream G550 Gulfstream Aerospace 2003 2022 Dassault Falcon 900 Dassault Aviation 1984 In Production Bombardier Global 5000 Bombardier Aerospace 1999 In Production Dassault Falcon 7X Dassault Aviation 2005 In Production In June 1987, the GIV set 22 world records for flying west worldwide in about 45 hours. The following year, it set another 11 world records. In the early 1990s, a flight crew set 35 international speed and distance records for around-the-world flights. The Sukhoi Design Bureau in the Soviet Union collaborated on the GIV fast corporate jet, which incorporated advanced collision avoidance features and could significantly reduce the flying time from California to New York to under three hours. Exploring the low-wing and T-tail aircraft The Gulfstream IV, a reliable and adaptable aircraft, has become a long-range private jet travel, setting new standards for luxury and performance. For over three decades, it has been favored by businesses, governments, and celebrities for its exceptional comfort on long-haul journeys. Advanced Avionics The advanced GIV models feature revolutionized, upgraded cockpit and flight deck instrumentation avionics suites, according to Guardian Jet . Honeywell EFIS glass cockpits provide multiple primary flight and multi-function display units. The Honeywell Mark V enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS) is a Class A terrain awareness and warning system TAWS designed for digitally equipped aircraft. System Manufacturer Model Avionics Honeywell Six-Tube EFIS Cockpit Voice Recorder Fairchild A100A CVR Communications (VHF) Collins VHF 422D Emergency Locator Transmitter Artex C406-2 ELT Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) Honeywell Mark V EGPWS Flight Data Recorder L3 Communications F1000 FDR High-Frequency Communications Rockwell Collins 728U-2 HF Transceivers Weather Radar Honeywell Primus 870 The Collins Aerospace VHF-422D provides a multichannel VHF voice transceiver with AM voice communications controlled by a serial digital signal from the Radio Tuning Unit. The Artex C406-2 transmits on the three main emergency frequencies and automatically activates during a serious incident. It also transmits an encoded digital message to the Cospas/Sarsat satellite system, allowing rapid identification and reducing Search and Rescue response time. Flight performance The GIV is powered by two Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8 turbofan engines, introduced in 1984, with a thrust of 13,850 lbs (6160 Newton). The Tay 650 had a new HP turbine incorporating new technology, including a new combustor for improved durability. Tay engines are also used on several aircraft, including the Fokker 70, Fokker 100, and later Boeing 727-100s. Feature G-IV Initial Rate of Climb 4000 ft/min (1219 m/min) Max Cruising Speed Mach 0.85 (652 MPH, 1050 km/h) Fuel Consumption 479.07 Gallons/hour (1813 liter/h) Maximum Altitude 45,000 feet Range with Max Payload 3633 NM (4181 MPH, 6732 km/h) Range with 8 Passengers 4220 NM (4856 MPH, 7815 km/h) This offered a maximum take-off weight between 73,200 lb (33,203 kg) and 74,600 lb (33,838 kg). Interior's luxury and comfort The Gulfstream IV is a versatile aircraft suitable for group and executive journeys, accommodating up to 19 passengers. It features a four-place club seating arrangement, a conference table, a spacious afterward cabin stateroom with dual divans, and a private mid-to-aft cabin area with a pocket door. Among the cabin entertainment options are the Pacific Systems Cabin Management System, sidewall monitors, and bulkhead monitors. The forward galley offers ample counter space, dual ice drawers, a high-temperature oven, a microwave, a chiller compartment, and electrical outlets for removable equipment. The afterward cabin area offers a comfortable and private space for individual or group relaxation. It includes a spacious aft lavatory, well-equipped forward galley, crew lavatory, crew jumpseat, and an in-flight accessible baggage bay. Dimension Specification Cabin Height 6.1 feet (186 cm) Cabin Width 7.3 feet (223 cm) Cabin Length 45 feet 1 inch (13.8 meters) Variants for multiple purposes The Gulfstream G450 is an upgraded version of the GIV, featuring a 12 inch longer fuselage and modern technology. It received certification in 2004 and entered service in 2005. The G450 has 169 cubic feet of internal baggage space and can hold up to 12 suitcases. Its spacious cabin can sleep 6 passengers, with some models featuring a premium interior that allows passengers to adjust lighting, temperature, flight information, and call an attendant to their specific seat. The G350 is a cost-effective and efficient aircraft that caters to transcontinental travelers, with a reduced fuel capacity and offering less range than the G450. It shares with the G450 the same physical dimensions, flight control systems, engines, and space in the cabin and baggage area. ''Although the Gulfstream G350 doesn’t have the extended range of the G450, it’s still an incredibly comfortable transcontinental jet and a strong performer in the heavy jet category,'' said Bryan Moss, former president of Gulfstream. The Special Performance IV-SP offered higher payload and landing weights and improved range performance. The special mission SRA-4, designed for military roles like maritime patrol and electronic surveillance, is also offered as the C-20G freighter for priority cargo transport, accommodating 26 passengers or three freight pallets. The C-20 , also known as the "Grey Ghost," is a GIV-SP model used by the World Air Force for command/executive transport. There is high competition among private jet makers, and the market is getting bigger and bigger every day. Therefore, we have seen great small and medium-sized birds in the last few years. Gulfstream Corporation ranks as one of the top companies on the list. The private jet manufacturer has been releasing many masterpieces, not only because of the highly luxurious experience, but also because of the performance of its aircraft. These companies have extensive manufacturing histories.
McCray scores 21 as Jacksonville knocks off Siena 75-64Canadian airline executives testify before parliamentary committee about bag fees
