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Snap alums unveil Ghost Angels fund

Snap alums unveil Ghost Angels fund

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A group of 20 Snap alumni has come together to launch a fund called Ghost Angels to back the next generation of social media. The fund declined to disclose how much it has raised so far, but says it has backed at least five companies and plans to deploy the remaining capital within the next year into at least 15 companies.  Max Rivera, who once led global partnerships at Snap, started the fund in 2025 to formalize the already-growing Snap alumni angel-investing community. Though Rivera runs the fund, there are around 20 other founder members and investors, including a small number of those still at Snap, alongside alumni like Alexandra Levitt, who ran Snap’s corporate accelerator, and Will Wu, who was a founding member of Snap’s product and design team.  “We were intentional about the mix,” Rivera, who currently works at Microsoft’s AI division, told TechCrunch, noting that Ghost Angels wanted to bring in former senior executives alongside those earlier in their careers, too. “That diversity of thought and experience is core to how we …

Charlie’s Angels star Jaclyn Smith issues four-word reason for her youthful appearance at age 80

Charlie’s Angels star Jaclyn Smith issues four-word reason for her youthful appearance at age 80

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Jaclyn Smith is sharing the secret behind her youthful looks at age 80. When the Charlie’s Angels star was asked about her beauty tips at the Paley Honors Spring Gala in New York City, she was ready to give away the reason for her effortless glow. “Clean living, being loved,” the TV icon told Fox News Digital. She continued: “I have the best family in the whole wide world to grow up with. Great husband, two beautiful children, three granddaughters. So, it doesn’t get better than that. It’s all about love, all about family with me.” Smith has been married to her fourth husband, surgeon Brad Allen, since 1997. Jaclyn Smith starred on ‘Charlie’s Angels’ from 1976 to 1981 (Getty) Jaclyn Smith is revealing …

Frustrated Angels fans call for owner Arte Moreno to sell team

Frustrated Angels fans call for owner Arte Moreno to sell team

Published by Sam Flores

Lifelong Angels fan Johnny Gonzalez has reached his boiling point as the team sits at the bottom of the standings, but he’s not giving up. And he’s not alone. The Angels completed a surprise sweep of the Rangers on Sunday, but the team still is tied for the worst record in Major League Baseball with a 20-34 mark. Their fans spent the holiday weekend pushing back against the idea that the franchise would never be more than a bargain option amid rising prices all around them. Frustrated fans have gone shirtless during the Angels’ homestand and chanted for owner Arte Moreno to “sell the team.” And about 75 fans heeded Gonzalez’s call for a protest, gathering in front of the Angel Stadium State College Boulevard entrance on Saturday chanting “sell the team,” “we want playoffs” and “winning matters.” Drivers passing the spectacle honked their horns in support. “They’re not doing much for us fans,” said Gonzalez, who organized the protest using the Instagram account @AngelsBoycott. “It seems like every other team is just doing a …

Charlie’s Angels star reveals the real reason she walked away from fame

Charlie’s Angels star reveals the real reason she walked away from fame

Published by Daniella Wilson

Kate Jackson has opened up about the deeply personal decision that led her to step away from Hollywood, at the very height of her career. The Charlie’s Angels icon, now 77, made a rare appearance at PaleyFest LA 2026, where she reunited with co-stars Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd for a special 50th anniversary panel celebrating the hit series that defined a generation. But while fans were thrilled to see the trio back together, it was Kate’s candid reflection on motherhood that truly struck a chord. © Deadline via Getty ImagesKate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd at PaleyFest LA 2026 Speaking during the panel with journalist George Pennacchio, Kate revealed that her decision to walk away from the spotlight wasn’t about burnout or fading opportunities, it was about something far more important. “I realized that I really couldn’t be a good director and a good mom at the same time,” she shared honestly. “And I thought, ‘If I’m not a good mom, it really doesn’t matter what else I do well.’” The actress adopted …

Charlie’s Angels star reveals when she knew ‘unique’ show would be ‘big hit’

Charlie’s Angels star reveals when she knew ‘unique’ show would be ‘big hit’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Original Charlie’s Angels star Kate Jackson has reflected on the long-running success of the series, which debuted 50 years ago. Earlier this month, the actor reunited with her costars Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd at PaleyFest LA 2026. Their fellow star Farrah Fawcett died in 2009, at the age of 62. In a new interview with People, Jackson recalled that she was initially met with a production company about a different show. “I was looking down, listening, thinking, ‘This is the worst thing I ever heard in my life,’ ” she remembered. Rather than pursue that show, she said she helped conceive Charlie’s Angels based on her previous work on crime show The Rookies. “It was really easy because The Rookies was about three young rookie cops. So just flip that and have three young women who go to the police …

Meet the private spouses of the Charlie’s Angels stars – from surgeon to legendary actors

Meet the private spouses of the Charlie’s Angels stars – from surgeon to legendary actors

Published by Daniella Wilson

Charlie’s Angels became a timeless fan favourite shortly after its release in 1976, and so too did its stars: Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett and Jaclyn Smith.  The three women were seen as icons of the 1970s and 80s as viewers fell in love with their characters: Sabrina Duncan, Jill Munroe, and Kelly Garrett, the glamorous private investigators working for the mysterious Charles ‘Charlie’ Townsend.  On-screen and off, they were powerhouses, skyrocketing to international fame one episode of the five-season hit at a time.  Becoming mums and wives in the midst of finding fame, the trio experienced a myriad of life’s milestones on the Los Angeles set. Let’s meet the men in the leading ladies’ private lives…  Kate Jackson  © Getty ImagesKate Jackson was married and divorced three times Now retired from acting, Kate, 77, has been married and divorced three times since she first starred in the TV show as a 27-year-old.  The former star, who chose to step away from the limelight to focus on raising her only son, Charles Taylor, whom she adopted …

Charlie’s Angels stars share insight into tight bond following joint health battle

Charlie’s Angels stars share insight into tight bond following joint health battle

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Charlie’s Angels stars Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd got candid about having a strong sisterhood to support each other through their respective cancer battles, and shared insights into their health journeys.  The trio spoke to People about being diagnosed with cancer at different stages of their lives, and how the experience connected them and their late co-star, Farrah Fawcett, who passed away in 2009 from anal cancer.  “Whether it was the first year [on the show] with Farrah or the second year with Cheryl, the three of us are the only ones who had that shared experience,” Kate told the publication. “It’s something no one else could possibly understand.“ © Getty ImagesKate, Jaclyn and Cheryl opened up about battling cancer “Talk about a sisterhood,” Cheryl added. “The fact that all three of us have had cancer is kind of strange, but all of us are doing great.“ Kate was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987 and again in 1989, and underwent a partial mastectomy as a result. Meanwhile, Jaclyn battled breast cancer in 2002 and has been cancer-free …

Angels’ World Series hero, taciturn slugger Garret Anderson dies at 53

Angels’ World Series hero, taciturn slugger Garret Anderson dies at 53

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Garret Anderson, the often misunderstood and always lethal Angels slugger who starred in the 2002 World Series, has died of a heart attack. He was 53. Anderson’s most memorable moment was belting a decisive three-run double in Game 7 of the only World Series ever played by the Angels. Yet consistency over 17 seasons — 15 with the Angels and one each with the Dodgers and Atlanta Braves — was the hallmark of the taciturn left fielder. “The Angels Organization is mourning the loss of one of our franchise’s most beloved icons, Garret Anderson,” owner Arte Moreno said Friday in a statement. “Garret was a cornerstone of our organization throughout his 15 seasons and his stoic presence in the outfield and our clubhouse elevated the Angels into an era of continued success, highlighted by the 2002 World Series Championship. “Garret will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Angels fans for his professionalism, class, and loyalty throughout his career and beyond. His admiration and respect for the game was immeasurable.” Nicknamed “G.A.,” Anderson …

Angels release utilityman Chris Taylor, reliever Hunter Strickland

Angels release utilityman Chris Taylor, reliever Hunter Strickland

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The Angels released utilityman Chris Taylor and right-handed pitcher Hunter Strickland from their minor league contracts on Saturday. Taylor, 35, hit .186 with a .256 on-base percentage, two homers, 12 RBIs and two steals in a combined 58 games with the Dodgers and Angels last season. He batted .248 with a .327 on-base percentage, 110 homers and 443 RBIs during a 12-year career. Taylor made the NL All-Star team while playing for the Dodgers in 2021. Strickland, 37, went 1-2 with a 3.27 ERA and one save in 19 relief appearances for the Angels last season. He has a 26-25 record with a 3.39 ERA and 30 saves in 499 career major league appearances, all in relief. Source link

Angels should match Zach Neto’s loyalty and give him a long-term deal

Angels should match Zach Neto’s loyalty and give him a long-term deal

Published by Sam Flores

TEMPE, Ariz. — For Angels fans, these are the worst of times. Their team is coming off back-to-back last-place finishes for the first time in 50 years. The team 30 miles up the freeway is coming off back-to-back World Series championships, led by a global icon who left Anaheim when the Angels could not deliver a winning team and would not promise him $700 million. The owner says he wants to win but also says winning does not rank among the top-five fan priorities. The Angels and the city of Anaheim remain at a stalemate over what to do about the aging stadium. The negativity dissipates as a young man walks into the clubhouse, baseball cap on backward for the moment, energetic and respectful and joyful and supremely confident. This is his team, and he is here to win. Zach Neto is the Angels’ best player. He is 25. If the Angels could make one move to try to persuade fans better days are ahead, the suggestion here would be to sign Neto to a long-term contract. …