Rihanna, Tom Holland & Other Celebrities are Dominating the Business Scene

Simu Liu’s Supports Small Business Through His Venture Capital Fund  

Actor Simu Liu is adding venture capitalist to his resume with his new venture capital (VC) fund, Markham Valley Ventures. As a general partner of the fund, Liu is teaming up with another company called X& to help underrepresented businesses and entrepreneurs secure the funding they need to thrive in the business world. “One of the things that I want to put my mark on is this world of startups,” Liu said in an interview with Tatler, “I want to uplift Asian American artists…and founders and that falls into my wider mission statement of just uplifting our community in general.” Working with a VC will allow Liu to further his mission of aiding businesses and bringing a broader range of representation into the public eye.

Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty Products Now at Sephora

Rihanna’s popular haircare line, Fenty Hair, is now more accessible to the general public. Formerly only available online, Fenty Hair has joined Rihanna’s other products (Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin) in all 700 locations of the beauty store Sephora. Providing these products at a retailer that can be found near just about any city in the United States will not only allow for more exposure and an increased likelihood of sales but also make a healthy, natural product more accessible to those who could not afford the shipping costs from buying online. “I’m really excited to bring Fenty Hair to Sephora so that everyone can get in on it,” Rihanna stated in a press release. “Hair is one of the most fun parts of beauty—I’ve had every hair color, style, cut. But to do that, you need to make sure your hair is healthy. Fenty Hair makes your hair stronger and healthier so that any style is possible for you, too.”

Tom Holland Announces First-Ever Business Venture

Known best for his role as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Tom Holland recently launched his first business venture, BERO, a nonalcoholic beer company. The company provides three different beers, all named after important figures in Holland’s life and boasts premium craftsmanship and a delicious taste without the adverse side effects of alcohol. “For me, BERO is personal. After two years on my sobriety journey, I wanted to create something that reflected my lifestyle and values,” Holland said in a press release. “This beer isn’t just for those on a similar path but for everyone who appreciates quality, craftsmanship and living life to the fullest. BERO delivers the taste and experience of a great brew and never asks you to settle for less.” All of BERO’s products are available in the United States, the United Kingdom and beyond at berobrewing.com.

Jennifer Garner’s Once Upon a Farm Commits to Equitable Food Rights

As important as nutrition is, it can’t be achieved without proper working conditions for farmers. Jennifer Garner is here to ensure just that. Garner’s organic childhood nutrition brand, Once Upon a Farm, has partnered with Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), which trains and engages farmworkers to create safer, fairer food production and ensure workers have a voice in improving their working conditions. Once Upon a Farm is committing to source and pay premiums on produce from EFI-certified suppliers, granting greater access to nutritious foods to the public and promoting ethical work environments for farmers. “At Once Upon a Farm, we believe that to drive the systemic improvements in childhood nutrition we are committed to, we must also drive systemic improvements to how our food is grown, picked and produced,” says John Foraker, co-founder and CEO of Once Upon a Farm. “A healthy food system begins with healthy farmworkers.” This partnership strives to bring quality food to the public and hopes to encourage other manufacturers to follow in their food steps for a healthier future.

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg Launch a New Gin Company

In February 2024, rappers Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg collaborated to create their own canned alcoholic products. After the success of their first product, Gin & Juice, by Dre and Snoop, the duo is releasing their second product, Still G.I.N. by Dre and Snoop. The company describes the bottled spirit as having an elegant and aromatic taste with tangerine, coriander and jasmine notes. “This is not just a liquor that we’re just putting our name on,” Dr. Dre said in a press statement, “Everything is us from the ground up: the gin, the flavor, the packaging.” Snoop Dogg additionally added: “We’ve been a part of the evolution of this gin—from the creation of the flavor to the percentage of alcohol that’s in it—and it’s just so good! Together, we ain’t going to do nothing regular!” Both alcoholic drinks are available at local Total Wine locations, with more specific locations listed at bydreandsnoop.com.

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This article was originally published on diversitycomm.net.