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Jesus Guerrero continues to be mourned by many following his sudden death at the age of 34. His sister, Gris, who created a GoFundMe page in his honor, shared,”It is with a heavy heart that we let the world know that Jesus Guerrero has gone to heaven. He is a son, a brother, an uncle, an artist, a friend, and so much more. Born and raised in Houston, TX to immigrant parents, Jesus learned how to work hard and dreamt of taking his skills to the top. Unfortunately, his passing came very suddenly and unexpectedly.”

Kylie Cosmetics founder Kylie Jenner paid tribute to him on social media, writing, Jesus was more than my friend – he was a light in my life, a source of laughter, comfort, love, and unwavering support. I don’t know how I would have made it through the last almost decade without him by my side. He had a way of making even the heaviest days feel lighter.”

As Jesus now rests eternally, learn more about his cause of death below.

Who Was Jesus Guerrero?

Jesus was a celebrity hairstylist.

What Celebrities Did Jesus Guerrero Work With?

The late hairstylist worked with Kylie, Jennifer Lopez, Rosalía, and others who have honored him in heartfelt social media tributes.

Jesus Guerrero’s Cause of Death

An official cause of death has not been revealed at the time of publication. However, in a February 25, 2025, interview with Us Weekly, Guerrero’s sister, Gris Guerrero, provided an update on his passing. “We have been able to track every one of his steps, but we don’t know what got him sick or what was [the] sickness,” she told the outlet. “It all happened suddenly and no one knows why. … [There are] unanswered questions and it may take some time to properly have something for him. We are getting some help, but it is a waiting game for everyone to do what they can to get answers.”

Did Jesus Guerrero Have Pneumonia?

While rumors circulated online that Guerrero had pneumonia before his passing, his family has not confirmed this.




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Foreign Office warning to anyone heading to popular tourist island | Travel News | Travel

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Brits in Mauritius have been hit with an urgent warning as the Foreign Office cautions against severe tropical storm Garance, which is set to batter the island. Garance has prompted a weather alert across Mauritius, with the Foreign Office highlighting that turbulent conditions are expected to persist throughout the week.

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport will shut its doors from 7pm local time on February 26 until an unspecified time, potentially throwing travel plans into chaos. Travellers are being urged to reach out to their airlines for the most recent updates on their flights.

The Foreign Office said on Wednesday: “Stay in a safe place and follow instructions and updates from local authorities closely. If you are visiting Mauritius and need urgent consular assistance, contact us on +230 660 4900 and press option 2.”

This comes in the wake of the Mauritius Meteorological Services declaring a class 3 cyclone warning as storm Garance gains momentum just 440 kilometres northwest of the island. The meteorological authority reports wind speeds surging up to 70km per hour, and it’s also advising the public to steer clear of coastal areas due to the dangerous sea conditions.

Meanwhile, the wider Southern Hemisphere is currently in its cyclone season, with reports of up to six tropical storms across the region. 

US weather media agency AccuWeather reported that six tropical storms were active in the southern Indian and Pacific oceans simultaneously earlier this week – a phenomenon last seen in 1989.

These included storm Garance and cyclones Honde, Bianca, Alfred, Seru and Rae. The surge in storm activity is believed to be due to weak wind shear and warm sea-surface temperatures.

Data from Colorado State University also revealed that tropical cyclone energy across the Southern Hemisphere is 138% above normal levels. However, despite the alarming increase in storm activity, forecasters predict it will begin to calm down in the coming weeks.

This is due to the sun shifting to the Northern hemisphere after the spring equinox, which will help cool water temperatures.



This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk

Oscar Winning Writer Akiva Goldsman Tapped to Helm Famous Irwin Allen Sci-Fi Series

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When Academy Award winner Akiva Goldsman isn’t thinking about the ongoing battle of the making of Constantine 2 or the epic follow-up to I Am Legend‘s alternate ending, the acclaimed writer and director has had his mind on the world of legendary ’60s sci-fi. Irwin Allen was behind the eclectic retro-futuristic shows like Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Land of Giants, and The Time Tunnel, which happen to be the three shows that Legendary Television has hired Goldsman to recreate for a modern audience.

While it may sound odd that the same visionary writer that brought fans both the moving drama Cinderella Man and the goofy comic book film Batman Forever is now working on a re-imagined retro sci-fi TV universe, Goldsman has always had a diverse portfolio. He has worked on a variety of projects, like the Best Picture winner A Beautiful Mind and the hit show Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, which, when you think about it, makes him the perfect person for his upcoming odd job.

Having produced the modern version of Allen’s popular disaster film, The Poseidon Adventure and 1998’s Lost in Space, the connection between the two filmmakers is already strong. Goldsman will attempt to revitalize the three sci-fi shows of a bygone era, but there are no concrete details on how true to the originals the new television universe will be. The Da Vinci Code screenwriter also has a long history in television, having worked on Fringe and Underground along with co-developing the DC series Titans. He also co-created Star Trek: Picard, which is part of the successful Star Trek renaissance. Goldsman couldn’t be a better pick to bring back Allen’s brand of colorful retro sci-fi.

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Irwin Allen’s Visionary Projects are Ripe for a Modern Reimagining

Allen’s famous projects are an undeniable part of film and TV history. Encapsulating the goofy vibes of the ’60s and ’70s, Allen’s work also included classics like The Lost World and Lost in Space. Expanding upon Allen’s work would be a field day for any modern director, and Goldsman will have his chance with three of Allen’s popular ABC sci-fi television shows. Lost in Space was already a reimagined show from Legendary TV and streamed on Netflix.

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea aired on ABC from 1964 to 1968 and was based on the 1961 film co-written by Allen and Charles Bennett. The series followed the nuclear submarine Seaview in an unforgettable underwater adventure. The fourth ABC show created by Allen, Land of the Giants, ran from 1968 to 1979 and was set in the futuristic year of 1983. The series follows the sub-orbital space vehicle the Spindrift, whose crew shrunk after getting caught up in a sandstorm; the plot is pretty similar to Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.

Allen’s third released ABC show, The Time Tunnel, ran from 1966 to 1967 and followed two scientists who are sent on a race through time after experimenting with time travel. These iconic sci-fi concepts will surely prove to be fertile ground for Goldsman.

Source: Deadline



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Anthony Mackie Knows Exactly Who He Would Kick Out Of The Avengers Group Chat

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Captain America star Anthony Mackie tells his Captain America: Brave New World co-star Danny Ramirez which fellow MCU actor he would kick out of the Avengers’ very own group chat. Despite its world-spanning plot, Captain America: Brave New World‘s cast is only led by its titular hero, Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson a.k.a. Captain America, who mentors the new Falcon, Danny Ramirez’s Joaquin Torres. Besides representing the United States and the superhero community on a global scale, Captain America possesses both the influence and the responsibility of assembling the Avengers should any threat arise.

In an episode of First We Feast‘s Hot Ones, Captain America: Brave New World star Danny Ramirez asks Anthony Mackie which of the actors in the Avengers’ group chat he’d like to kick out and why. Mackie responds with Paul Rudd, arguing that “he’s condescending in a smart way.” Mackie then adds Don Cheadle as the second Avengers actor he would remove from the chat. Mackie pokes fun at Rudd and Cheadle in a friendly manner, but praises Rudd’s intelligent sense of humor and voices his appreciation for Don Cheadle’s support at the Captain America: Brave New World premiere. Read Anthony Mackie’s full response below:

Anthony Mackie: “Paul Rudd. He’s condescending in a smart way, so there’s no way to get back at him. So he’ll tell you something and you don’t realize it is an insult until you’re off the chat. And then there’s no way to come back to it. He just has dismantled you. Him and Don Cheadle. Actually, he and Don Cheadle I would kick out of the chat. You know the best thing about the Marvel world, the Marvel universe. It’s like siblings… like going to camp. So everybody chimes in and makes sure that you’re supported. It meant a lot to me, Don Cheadle came to the [Captain America: Brave New World] premiere to tell me congratulations.”

Danny Ramirez: “He didn’t say sh*t to me.”

Anthony Mackie: “I’ve known him twenty-two years!”

Source: First We Feast‘s Hot Ones / YouTube




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Cheekface leans into the DIY mentality on new album ‘Middle Spoon’

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In December 2017, the Cinema Bar in Culver City opened its doors to local trio Cheekface for the group to play its first official show. More than seven years, hundreds of shows and tens of thousands of fans later, the band was ready to return to the venue that started it all on a brisk Valentine’s Day afternoon.

Unfortunately, Cinema Bar was unexpectedly closed, as was the doughnut shop across the street.

“It’s kinda fitting,” drummer Mark “Echo” Edwards says with a chuckle behind a face mask and glasses as the band jaywalks across Sepulveda Boulevard for the second time before settling in at Maple Block Meat Co.

“For us or for Cinema Bar?” both singer-guitarist Greg Katz and bassist Amanda Tannen quip back, nearly in unison.

Edwards meant it as a polite rib at the Culver City staple dive bar, but it’s also an appropriate joke to crack about the group that calls itself “America’s local band.” As an indie rock band that dabbles in everything from ska to crabcore on its new album, “Middle Spoon” (released Tuesday), Cheekface,since its 2017 formation, is probably best described with words like “scrappy,” “unconventional” and “surprising.”

“When Greg and I started the project, it was like, ‘Let’s do everything with the intention of having fun and not take ourselves too seriously,’” bassist Amanda Tannen of Cheekface says.

(Carlin Stiehl / For The Times)

Why? Well, for a band both releasing its fifth album and headlining a national tour this spring, Cheekface is committed to a DIY mentality on levels that many bands abandon the second they taste success. All three members have spent plenty of time in the music industry (both in other bands and in other positions) outside of Cheekface, and they’re each willing to use their acquired skills for the betterment of the band.

For instance, Tannen handles all of the visual artwork and merch side of things while Katz uses his publishing experience to have Cheekface self-release all of its albums without a label (and Edwards contributes his “glowing” skin care routine, the band jokes). And it helps that the band has a writing style that interjects memorable wit and humor into catchy songs about relatable topics — particularly for its audience of largely therapy-attending millennials and Gen Zers.

“I’ve come to understand that the only thing that matters as far as a project ‘succeeding’ is whether people like the music and want to listen to it,” Katz says, wearing a pink crewneck sweater. “The deeper you get into it, the more you relearn that. If you put out music that people want to hear, they will keep voting for you to continue doing it. I also think we stripped the need for external validation for this band from the jump by basically planning for it to be nothing.”

When Katz says Cheekface began with no expectations, he means it. The entire project started with the goal of he and Tannen writing a handful of songs together for their own mental health, releasing them on Bandcamp and maybe playing a backyard show or two. But one local gig became many, with the group jumping on to dozens of shows with friends’ bands around L.A. in 2018 and 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down its touring plans in 2020.

By the time live music was a thing again later in 2021, Cheekface was already two albums (2019’s “Therapy Island” and 2021’s “Emphatically No.”) into its career and had started building an online following of “Cheek Freaks.” The trio found a niche in the oft-serious indie world by using humor and irreverence to lighten the mood of their anxiety-infused pop-rock, earning a unique fan base that spans generations, genres and scenes across the country.

So even though “Middle Spoon” was born out of a traumatic 2024 for both Katz (whose father suffered a stroke and grandmother passed away) and Tannen (whose long-term relationship ended in “a really traumatic breakup”), the songwriters are quick to point out that it’s neither a breakup album nor “a dead grandma album.”

“Both Greg and I were going through a period of change at the same time right before [2024’s “It’s Sorted”] released,” Tannen says, referencing her breakup and Katz’s familial losses. “I had also just left my full-time job to be able to focus on Cheekface, so all of the things that were stable in my life got taken out from under me, and I didn’t know how to process things. When we got home from touring, we really had to face that, so I think a good part of this album is about change and loss and finding your footing.”

“A lot of our music references self-help culture,” Katz adds. “In self-help culture, ‘growth’ is very romanticized where you do breathwork and meditate, and then you mature into this philosophic version of yourself. But a lot of growth is not intentional. It happens because some s— occurs and you have to move through that s—, whether you like it or not. That process is awkward and painful and makes you look at a part of yourself that you really don’t like. A lot of this album grapples with that discomfort that we were feeling as we were writing it.”

From a logistical standpoint, the release of “Middle Spoon” is also a perfect look at how the DIY wheels of Cheekface turn. Having just released its last album in January 2024 and then immediately touring through late May, the new album comes just nine months after the band began writing it. And having put out five albums (plus a few EPs, covers and other tunes) in less than six years, the quick turnaround is effectively par for the course for the trio.

While other artists see their release schedule slowed by label politics and producers fiddling to perfect every song, Cheekface isn’t beholden to any of those limitations and sees no reason to delay creating or releasing new music whenever it wants.

Mark "Echo" Edwards, Amanda Tannen, and Greg Katz of Cheekface at their LA practice studio

“I’ve come to understand that the only thing that matters as far as a project ‘succeeding’ is whether people like the music and want to listen to it,” singer/guitarist Greg Katz of Cheekface says

(Carlin Stiehl / For The Times)

“Writing the music is the most fun part, and recording the music is the second most fun part, so why would we block that off?” Katz says. “If it’s the fun part, we should do it the most, because this band runs on having fun. We don’t have to deal with a label because we’re not on one, so there’s no one saying, ‘You should space this out,’ or ‘We have a lot of other albums that we need to put out before we get to yours.’ One of my favorite bands is Bad Religion — who also self-released their own records — and from 1988 to 1994, they released six of the most classic Bad Religion albums.”

“When Greg and I started the project, it was like, ‘Let’s do everything with the intention of having fun and not take ourselves too seriously,’” Tannen adds. “We just want to have some fun and write some music, so the songs mostly get written quickly. If a song takes months to write, there might be something wrong with that song, and maybe it’s not a Cheekface song anyway. We’re not looking for something perfect, because there is no perfect.”

“I’ve been in bands where things get super bogged down by that sense of preciousness, where it’s like every song has to be perfect,” Edwards adds. “You can never move on with ‘good enough,’ and it gets so frustrating.”

“I don’t think we feel burdened to make a heartbreaking work of staggering genius when we sit down to write,” Katz says with a laugh. “We just make the music we want to hear.”



This story originally appeared on LA Times

Tyler, The Creator Blasts Store Owner for Posting Security Footage

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Tyler, The Creator has had his fair share of weirdo run-ins already this year.

First, he recently called out some fans for asking him “weird a– questions” whenever he’s randomly spotted somewhere. Now, he’s taking aim at an undisclosed shop owner for posting a screenshot of security footage without his consent with a lengthy rant on his Instagram Story.

“Went to a shop with the bro and these n—as posted some random hidden camera footage for some weird a– reason,” he began. “Likes, clout, proof we were there? Idk but I do know n—as is weird as f— and never got slapped before cause someone that knows bounds wouldn’t do this and all my n—as say is sorry like no, nothing in your mind said that wasn’t weird? N—as ain’t even know they were being recorded and then you upload it?”

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Adding: “I hate you n—as man. I be iffy on goin in n—as stores cause of sh– like this. PSA if you aren’t weird with folks and they feel comfortable they will come back. Did y’all n—as grow up with parents that told you stop or no?! And I will keep ‘complaining’ about this sh– cause I’m not one of them passive n—as I will tell you when I don’t like it, be cool man.”

Has anyone not heard his song “Noid” or watched the video? Because Tyler touched on the topic of celebrity in the digital age. “No cameras out, please, I wanna eat in peace/ Don’t wanna take pictures with you n—as or bi—es/Nervous system is shook way before 19,” he rapped in the first verse.



This story originally appeared on Billboard

Big Brother Stars Who Would Kill It on Survivor

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Big Brother and Survivor have a lot in common. Both series require contestants to be strategic, social, and competitive. While they share similarities, each series has its own unique difficulties. Survivor castaways have limited food and shelter, while Big Brother houseguests must adjust to 24/7 surveillance that captures their every move. I’ve been thinking about the differences between the two series, and pondering which houseguests could make the switch to the other program. Some BB houseguests wouldn’t last a day on the Mamanuca Islands, but others would thrive in the new environment.

Here are Big Brother stars who would kill it on Survivor.

Tucker Des Lauriers – Big Brother 26

Big Brother fan favorite Tucker Des Lauriers feels like a natural fit for Survivor. The Brooklynite dominated BB26, earning a reputation as a competition beast. He was unable to evade eviction on BB, but I think he may fare better on Survivor. He’s extremely athletic and unafraid to take big risks. Two qualities that many Survivor greats possess. I think Tucker was bored on Big Brother and that’s why he made so many risky moves. Survivor is a more challenging environment that may be more suited to his interests. Also, he missed his dog a ton on BB and Survivor is only 26 days!

Danielle Reyes – Big Brother 3, Big Brother 7, and Big Brother: Reindeer Games

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Danielle Reyes isn’t doing too hot on The Traitors, but I still believe she would kill it on Survivor. The BB alum has expressed interest in competing on the CBS show.

“I would love to do Survivor,” she said in a February 2025 interview with The Things. “I think that would be fun…To get out there in the jungle, to be funky, eat coconut. Why not?”

She added that her interest isn’t solely about the money, telling the outlet, “You wanna win and everything, be the Sole Survivor, but I would love to play Survivor. I think it’s just the experience alone.”

I know you Traitors fans may not believe me, but Dani actually is quite the mastermind. She’s in her flop era right now but I believe she can redeem herself on Survivor.

Cody Calafiore – Big Brother 16, Big Brother 22, and Big Brother: Reindeer Games

Cody Calafiore
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Cody Calafiore is likable, athletic, and adaptable, so naturally, I assume he would be a great castaway. He, like Danielle, sucked on The Traitors. But hey, so did Rob Mariano and Parvati Shallow, so that doesn’t mean much. I think Cody has all the qualities necessary to be successful on Survivor. I could see him racking up Immunity wins and making strong alliances. His BB stats are impressive. He won BB22 with a unanimous vote and made it to the finale in BB16. He clearly knows what he’s doing.

Angela Rummans – Big Brother 20

Angela Rummans proved she is a force to be reckoned with on BB20 and The Challenge USA. She’s one of the most athletic women to appear on BB and I feel confident she would devour the competition on Survivor. She has a reputation as a bit of an ice queen (I personally like that about her) but that may hurt her in a game like Survivor. She may need to kiss a little a*s to earn the title of Sole Survivor, but I have faith in her acting skills. I would love to see her back on TV.

Brendon Villegas – Big Brother 12 and Big Brother 13

Brendon Villegas never failed to make me laugh on Big Brother. Not only is he endlessly entertaining, but he’s a great physical competitor. He saved himself from elimination multiple times by winning crucial competitions.

Brendon branched out from BB to compete on The Amazing Race, so who’s to say he wouldn’t consider starring in another CBS reality show? I think he would be a great addition to the Survivor family.

Da’Vonne Rogers – Big Brother 17, Big Brother 18, and Big Brother 22

Da’Vonne Rogers is a reality TV veteran. She’s appeared on Big Brother, The Challenge, The GOAT, and Ex on the Beach. I think it’s about time she adds Survivor to her resume. The Fan Favorite threw her hat in the ring in a November 2020 interview with Gold Derby, telling the outlet she’s down to compete.

“What I really wanna do is ‘Survivor,’” she said. “I think that’s what I wanna do.”

I think Da’Vonne would be a great castaway. She’s smart, loyal, and fiercely determined to win. BB fans often express disappointment that she never managed to take home a win. Maybe she’ll find more success as a castaway than a houseguest.

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TELL US – DO YOU AGREE WITH OUR LIST? WHAT BIG BROTHER STARS ARE YOU DYING TO SEE ON SURVIVOR?



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Cast, Premiere Date, Plot, Trailer, ‘Reacher’ Cameos

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It was clear from the jump that the Reacher team had big plans for the character of France Neagley (Maria Sten). Not only was she written into the first season — despite not appearing in the books at that point — but she has also consistently been one of the best-written and most memorable characters in Jack Reacher’s (Alan Ritchson) posse.

Now, three seasons into Reacher and with a fourth on the way, the crew saw this as the moment to give Neagley her own series. Prime Video announced the Neagley spinoff on Tuesday, February 26 following the February 20 premiere of Reacher. Here’s everything we know so far about Neagley’s standalone series.

When does Neagley premiere?

Although a premiere date or trailer hasn’t been released yet, production is progressing quickly.

In an interview with Men’s Journal, Sten confirmed that filming began this month.

Where will Neagley be streaming?

Just like its parent show, Neagley will be streaming on Prime Video.

What is Neagley about?

Unlike previous Reacher seasons, which were based on author Lee Child’s novels Killing Floor, Bad Luck and Trouble, and Persuader, respectively, Neagley is venturing into new territory. Aside from her already existing storylines, writers will have the chance to explore and experiment with her character, an opportunity they appear to be fully embracing.

After setting the first season in the fictional Margrove, Georgia, Neagley will continue the trend of recent seasons by exploring real locations, including New York, Connecticut, and another well-known state: Illinois.

France takes on the role of a private investigator in Chicago as she grapples with the death of a dear friend. However, as with any Reacher story, nothing is as it seems. Suspecting foul play, she channels everything she’s learned from our favorite drifter and her time as a member of the 110 Special Invesitgators to uncover what’s really going on.

Who’s in the Neagley cast? 

Of course, Sten will be returning to reprise her role in the spinoff — the project simply wouldn’t be possible without her involvement.

Joining her, though, will be an entirely new cast of characters, including Detective Hudson Riley (Greyston Holt), Keno (Jasper Jones), Renee (Adeline Rudolph), Pierce Woodrow (Matthew Del Negro), and Lawrence Cole (Damon Herriman).

While only time will tell if these characters can replicate the synergy of the original cast, fans can rest assured knowing that the actors are no strangers to this genre. In particular, Holt and Del Negro have appeared in other crime thrillers like The Night Agent and Mayor of Kingstown, respectively.

Will Jack Reacher appear in Neagley?

The only downside with Neagley was the possibility of the Jack and Frances duo being split up. Fortunately, it seems the characters will continue to interact in some capacity.

In addition to Sten’s ongoing role in the third season of Reacher, Ritchson will also appear as a guest star in Neagley, according to Deadline.

Which Reacher crew members will be a part of Neagley?

Fear not, Reacher fans. Neagley will remain in trustworthy hands.

Reacher showrunner Nick Santora is the creative force behind the project, along with Nicholas Wootton. The series will be exeuctively produced by Don Granger, Sam Hill, Adam Higgs, Lisa Kussner, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Matt Thunell.

Perhaps most reassuring for fans, though, is that Child will have some involvement with Neagley. He’ll also be serving as executive producer.

Neagley, Series Premiere TBA, Prime Video




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After an incredible Q4, this top growth stock just jumped 15% today! 

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Shares of Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ: AXON) have been incredibly volatile in February. In fact, before today (26 February), this growth stock had lost 30% of its value in a single week. But today it’s up 15%!

What on earth’s going on here?

Overblown worry

This has been one of the best-performing stocks of the past two decades. Originally known for its Taser stun guns, Axon has built a powerful business centred around officer body-cams, a digital evidence management platform, and various software products.

This law enforcement ecosystem is very sticky and creates predictable and growing recurring revenue.

The reason the stock had been falling prior to today was due to its high valuation, with a couple of analysts downgrading it from Buy to Hold on valuation grounds. Currently, the stock trades at a lofty forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around 90.

One analyst also highlighted Axon’s cancellation of a partnership with Flock Safety. This company specialises in automated license plate recognition technology. Axon also makes dash cameras for police cars, so there was some technology integration between the two firms.

Axon says Flock made customers pay higher fees to use Axon’s technology, so it pulled out. However, new partnership terms have been proposed and the issue has been “somewhat overblown“, according to management.

Rock-solid quarter

The stock exploded upwards today because of the firm’s excellent Q4 results, released yesterday. Revenue jumped 34% year on year to $575m, representing the 12th consecutive quarter of growth above 25%. That was better than Wall Street’s expectation for $566m.

Particularly impressive was its Axon Cloud & Services segment, which grew 41% to $230m (40% of revenue).

Free cash flow generation was $225m in the quarter, though there was an operating loss of $16m due to increased stock-based compensation of $131m. The company does pay out a lot of bonuses in the form of shares, which is something worth noting.

Full-year revenue surged 33% to $2.1bn. That’s nearly double the amount it reported only two years ago, and it was the firm’s third consecutive year of growth above 30%. It achieved a record full-year net profit margin of 18.1%.

Massive TAM

Axon now has more than 1m users of its software solutions, spanning evidence management, real-time operations, productivity, and artificial intelligence (AI). And it booked over $5bn in business last year, with about half of that closing in Q4. This brings the total future contracted bookings to $10.1bn. 

Management also increased the overall total addressable market (TAM) to $129bn. Now, it’s always best to take TAM projections with a grain of salt. But given that Axon’s revenue totalled $2.1bn last year, it’s clear the company looks set for many more years of strong growth.

Looking ahead to 2025, Axon expects revenue of $2.55bn-$2.65bn, approximately 25% growth, and adjusted EBITDA of $640m-$670m, representing roughly a 25% margin.

Firing on all cylinders

One risk worth noting is US government spending cuts, which could slow down contract wins in Axon’s federal business. While the firm thinks this is in fact a big opportunity (its software supports automation and boosts productivity), it’s still something worth watching.

Overall, the company is firing on all cylinders, and the market is rewarding that progress today. Despite the high valuation, I think the stock is worth considering for long-term growth investors.



This story originally appeared on Motley Fool

Moschino Brings the Drama with Spring 2025 Campaign

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Alex Consani stars in Moschino’s spring-summer 2025 campaign. Photo: Willy Vanderperre / Moschino

Moschino’s spring-summer 2025 campaign for Collezione 02 is a lesson in theatrical fashion. Shot by Willy Vanderperre, the campaign features striking studio portraits where models interact with oversized printed sheets.

Moschino Spring/Summer 2025 Campaign

Selena Forrest fronts Moschino Collezione 02 spring-summer 2025 campaign.
Selena Forrest fronts Moschino Collezione 02 spring-summer 2025 campaign. Photo: Willy Vanderperre / Moschino

Creating a sense of movement and rebellion, the visuals are both chaotic and deliberate. Torn posters, bold typography, and surreal graphics set the stage for the season’s designs. Models Alex Consani, Selena Forrest, Elise Crombez, Carol Monteiro, and Diane Chiu showcase a mix of dresses, chic separates, and avant-garde accessories styled by Alastair McKimm.

Elise Crombez poses in Moschino's spring 2025 campaign.
Elise Crombez poses in Moschino’s spring 2025 campaign. Photo: Willy Vanderperre / Moschino

The designs range from polished and structured to playful and punk-inspired, offering a variety of aesthetics. A standout moment includes a minimalist white dress emblazoned with “TUBINO OR NOT TUBINO,” injecting a touch of Moschino’s signature irony.

Carol Monteiro fronts Moschino's spring-summer 2025 campaign.
Carol Monteiro fronts Moschino’s spring-summer 2025 campaign. Photo: Willy Vanderperre / Moschino

Meanwhile, nautical motifs, polka dots, and structured pleats give the collection a dynamic edge. With elements of graphic art, deconstruction, and Italian wit, the campaign captures Moschino’s rebellious spirit and playful luxury.



This story originally appeared on FashionGoneRogue