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☆ Samsung's memory business will get a lift when AI PCs hit the shelves, advisory firm says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSamsung's memory business will get a lift when AI PCs hit the shelves, advisory firm saysOlivier Blanchard, research director at The Futurum Group, discusses Samsung's results and says the company "had a pretty rough 2023, so it's good to see them climb out of it, and climb out of it pretty quickly."

Persons: Olivier Blanchard

☆ 'It's all upside' for TSMC and other chipmakers over the next decade, advisory firm says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via Email'It's all upside' for TSMC and other chipmakers over the next decade, advisory firm saysOlivier Blanchard, research director at The Futurum Group, says "it's a good time to be a chip manufacturer, and it's a really good time to be TSMC," and discusses how a Trump presidency might affect the Taiwanese chip giant's outlook.

Persons: Olivier Blanchard, Trump

☆ Nicole Brown Simpson documentary coming to Lifetime with family’s participation
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Lifetime is set to air a documentary centered around Nicole Brown Simpson later this year, according to a source close to the production. Brown Simpson’s family and friends are participating in the project, the individual said. Simpson’s death on Thursday at the age of 76. The project is not yet complete, according to the production source, and conversations are now ongoing on whether to incorporate Simpson’s death. Brown Simpson, who was married to Simpson from 1985 to 1992, was killed on June 12, 1994 outside her Los Angeles home.

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☆ Government jobs are hot right now for 2 key reasons
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementBrandon Tamayo considered leaving his current job for a role in the private sector on his way to work one morning. "My friends in the private sector told me 'You could double your pay.'" AdvertisementHe could likely make six figures in the private sector — and he remains intrigued by the option. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median years of tenure for public sector jobs in 2022 was 6.8 years, about 2.7 years higher than private sector jobs. For Tamayo, this is the largest reason he stays in the public sector.

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Her story, including her relationship with Ryan, will continue to unfold on Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up, debuting this June on Lifetime." Blanchard was granted parole in December 2023 after serving eight years for her role in the death of her mother Dee Dee Blanchard, who prosecutors also acknowledged was abusive. Related stories"I said, 'I'll tell you what, if you write him, I'll write Gypsy Rose Blanchard," Anderson recounted to People. The murder of Dee Dee Blanchard followed years of alleged abuseBlanchard was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2016 after she was found guilty of conspiring to kill her mom Dee Dee Blanchard, who was found dead in 2015. AdvertisementWhile Godejohn has said in interviews that he would kill again for the sake of Blanchard, Blanchard told People that she regrets what she did.

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☆ Taiwan Sees US Support Unchanged No Matter Who Wins Election
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( March | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's foreign ministry said on Thursday it believes U.S. support will remain unchanged no matter who wins the presidential election, but it will stay on guard for Taiwan-China issues being "manipulated" as the campaign heats up. In a report to lawmakers, Taiwan's foreign ministry noted that even though the U.S. election's outcome was not certain, there was cross-party support for the island. Taiwan will continue to have balanced exchanges with both parties, but needs to be on guard for how Taiwan-China issues may feature in the election, the ministry added. Meeting Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in Taipei on Thursday, U.S. "This includes a strong Taiwan maritime strategy and how we can work together on shared goals to counter China on their increasingly aggressive actions in the region."

Persons: Trump, Joe Biden, Tsai Ing, Jack Bergman, Bergman, Donald Norcross, Jimmy Panetta, Taiwan's, Ben Blanchard, Fabian Hamacher Organizations: Taiwan, Republican, House Armed Services, Democratic Locations: TAIPEI, Taiwan, China, U.S, Taipei, United States

☆ Gypsy Rose Blanchard wipes her social media accounts with a huge following so she can build a private life after her prison release
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewGypsy Rose Blanchard-Anderson (née Blanchard) has shut down her public social media accounts after accumulating millions of followers after her release from prison, stating in a final video uploaded to TikTok that she wants to live a more private life. Blanchard-Anderson, 32, was released on parole in December 2023 after spending over eight years incarcerated for her role in the murder of her abusive mother, Claudine "Dee Dee" Blanchard. Gypsy Rose Blanchard-Anderson was followed by paparazzi in the days following her release from prison. Gypsy Rose Blanchard was imprisoned for over eight years for her role in her mother's murder in 2015. Blanchard-Anderson was released on parole in December after serving eight and a half years of her 10-year sentence after pleading guilty to the second-degree murder of her mother, Claudine "Dee Dee" Blanchard, in 2015.

Persons: —, Rose Blanchard, Anderson, née Blanchard, Blanchard, Claudine, Dee Dee, Anderson's, Raymond Hall, Rod Blanchard, " Blanchard, Nicholas Godejohn Organizations: Service, Business, Entertainment, Cleveland Clinic

☆ First Solar jumps on strong quarter, record backlog in rare bright spot for beaten-down renewable sector
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

First Solar shares jumped Wednesday after reporting another solid quarter, with the company booked solid through 2026 and an order backlog that stretches into the end of the decade. First Solar is one of the few companies that has weathered the sharp downturn in the solar sector. JPMorgan has a price target of $226 for the stock, implying about 56% upside from Tuesday's close. Goldman Sachs lowered its price target for First Solar to $265 from $275 prior despite the company's strong quarter. The investment bank said solar module oversupply and potential changes to U.S. tax credits are key risks for First Solar moving forward.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Andrew Percoco, Mark Strouse, Corinne Blanchard, Blanchard, Alexander Bradley, Mark Widmar, Goldman Sachs Organizations: Solar, JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Locations: Perrysburg , Ohio, India, Europe

Capital One plans to acquire Discover in an all-stock deal valued at $35.3 billion, pending approval. On Monday, Capital One Financial announced its plans to buy Discover Financial Services. Here's what you need to know about the deal and what it could mean for current Capital One and Discover customers. Capital One credit cards are part of the Visa and Mastercard credit card networks. The Wall Street Journal reports that Capital One is planning to switch some of its credit cards to the Discover network.

Persons: —, Simon Blanchard, Alvin Carlos Organizations: Discover, Service, Financial, Discover Financial Services, Capital, Visa, Mastercard, Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, Street Journal, CFA, CFP, District Capital Management

☆ China Says No Banned Areas Around Taiwanese Islands After Two Killed
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-17 | by ( Feb. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +3 min

BEIJING (Reuters) - There are no off limits or restricted areas for fishing around a group of Taiwanese islands close to China's coast and Beijing reserves the right to take further measures after two Chinese nationals died near the islands, the government said. Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, has complained in recent years about Chinese fishing boats and other vessels operating in Taiwan-controlled waters, especially around the Kinmen and Matsu islands which sit a short distance from China's coast. Late on Saturday, China's Taiwan Affairs Office, which has already condemned Taipei for the incident near Kinmen's Beiding islet, said the deaths had caused "strong indignation" in China. China's Taiwan Affairs Office said the government had goodwill towards Taiwan's people, but will never tolerate Taiwan's disregard for the safety of Chinese fishermen. "The mainland reserves the right to take further measures, and Taiwan shall bear all the consequences," it added, without elaborating.

Persons: Kinmen, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan, Xu Hao, Ben Blanchard Organizations: China's Taiwan Affairs Office, Fishermen, Taiwan Affairs Office, Taiwan Affairs Office's, Beijing Locations: BEIJING, China's, Beijing, Taiwan, China, Taipei, Xiamen, Quanzhou, Shanghai, Taipei Mayor, Taiwan Affairs Office's Shanghai

☆ Joey King says Gypsy Rose Blanchard told her she has 'no ill will' toward her after previously criticizing the 'The Act'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-17 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Gypsy Rose Blanchard-Anderson (née Blanchard) has no "ill will" toward Joey King, who portrayed her in the 2019 Hulu series "The Act," which adapted Blanchard-Anderson's life and the events leading up to the murder of her mother. AdvertisementJoey King earned an Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Gypsy Rose Blanchard-Anderson in Hulu's 2019 drama "The Act." Gypsy Rose Blanchard-Anderson previously said the release of the series negatively affected her life in prison. However, Blanchard-Anderson wrote in "Released" that she wasn't asked for her consent to make the series and that she "didn't have any participation in it."

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☆ Gypsy Rose Blanchard was a victim of Munchausen by proxy. Experts explain why moms are often behind the abuse.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Munchausen syndrome by proxy, also known as fabricated or induced illness (FII), is a form of child abuse that grabbed headlines late last year following the release of Gypsy Rose Blanchard from prison. Blanchard served eight years after being convicted for her role in the murder of her mother, Clauddine "Dee Dee" Blanchard. "I just wanted out of my situation, and I thought that was the only way out," Gypsy Rose Blanchard said in an interview on Good Morning America following her release. Gypsy Rose Blanchard attends "The Prison Confessions Of Gypsy Rose Blanchard" Red Carpet Event on January 05, 2024 in New York City. Dee Dee Blanchard and Gypsy Rose Blanchard.

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☆ Taiwan Reports Another Chinese 'Combat Readiness Patrol' Nearby
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Feb. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +1 min

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said it detected 14 Chinese air force planes operating around Taiwan and carrying out "joint combat readiness patrols" with Chinese warships on Wednesday. Taiwan's defence ministry said that starting around 1 p.m. (0500 GMT) on Wednesday it had detected 14 Chinese aircraft including J-16 fighters and drones operating off northern and southwestern Taiwan. Nine of those aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line, or areas close by, working with Chinese warships to carry out "joint combat readiness patrols", the ministry added. There was no immediate response from China's defence ministry. Photos You Should See View All 22 ImagesTaiwan sent its own forces to monitor, its defence ministry said.

Persons: Lai Ching, Lai, Ben Blanchard, Muralikumar Anantharaman, Sonali Paul Organizations: Taiwan Locations: TAIPEI, Taiwan, China, Taipei

☆ Government jobs are hot right now. You don't make as much, but people like the stability and benefits.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-11 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewBrandon Tamayo considered leaving his current job for a role in the private sector on his way to work one morning. "My friends in the private sector told me 'You could double your pay.'" AdvertisementHe could likely make six figures in the private sector — and he remains intrigued by the option. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median years of tenure for public sector jobs in 2022 was 6.8 years, about 2.7 years higher than private sector jobs. For Tamayo, this is the largest reason he stays in the public sector.

Persons: —, Brandon Tamayo, Tomayo, Tamayo, he's, Christine Cruzvergara, Cruzvergara, Raven Blanchard, she's, Blanchard, hasn't, Joe Biden, they've, they're, Symoné Berry, Alexxus Harris, Harris, it's Organizations: Service, Indiana State University, Business, Google, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, ISC, EAP Locations: Illinois, Virginia, Germany, Asia

☆ Republicans in Idaho introduced an anti-cannibalism law to address fears around human composting
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-11 | by ( Kenneth Niemeyer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

State Rep. Heather Scott said she was inspired after learning about human composting. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementRepublican lawmakers in Idaho introduced an anti-cannibalism law to address fears that human composting could lead to accidental cannibalism. State Rep. Heather Scott of Blanchard, Idaho, introduced the bill on Thursday. It would expand the state's already existing cannibalism laws.

Persons: Heather Scott, Scott, —, Heather Scott of Organizations: Service, Cornell University, Business Locations: Idaho, Heather Scott of Blanchard , Idaho

☆ Taiwan Reports More Chinese Balloons Over Taiwan Strait
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-10 | by ( Feb. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said on Sunday it had detected eight Chinese balloons crossing the Taiwan Strait in the previous 24 hours, of which five flew across Taiwan, the second day in a row is has reported a large number of balloons. In its daily report on Chinese military activities, Taiwan's defence ministry said it spotted the first balloon on Saturday morning and the last one mid-afternoon, having spotted the same number of balloons on Friday. China's defence ministry did not answer calls seeking comment on Sunday. Both China and Taiwan are currently celebrating the Lunar New Year holiday, the most important festival in the Chinese-speaking world. Chinese warplanes operate daily in the Taiwan Strait and often cross its median line that previously served as an unofficial barrier between the two sides.

Persons: China's, Lai Ching, Lai, Ben Blanchard, William Mallard, Sonali Paul Locations: TAIPEI, Taiwan, China, Taipei, United States

☆ Taiwan Stops New Group Trips to China Amid Tourism, Air Route Spat
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Feb. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +1 min

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's Tourism Administration on Wednesday told travel agents to stop organising new group tours to China since Beijing has yet to allow such trips to the island by Chinese tourists and has altered a flight path in the sensitive Taiwan Strait. China claims democratically-governed Taiwan as its own territory despite the strong objections of the government in Taipei. But "considering the change in the situation", including China not allowing Chinese to visit Taiwan and China's altering of a flight route through the Taiwan Strait last week, Taiwanese travel agencies cannot arrange any more tours, the Tourism Administration said in a statement. China has downplayed the furore, saying it is a routine measure to alleviate air space pressure. Taiwanese are still able to visit China on individual trips, while Chinese who live in third countries have since last September been allowed to come to Taiwan again as tourists.

Persons: Taiwan's, Ben Blanchard, Christian Schmollinger Organizations: Administration, Wednesday, Tourism Administration, Taiwan Affairs Office Locations: TAIPEI, China, Beijing, Taiwan Strait, Japan, Taiwan, Taipei

☆ Taiwan Says Trade Not Being Much Affected by Red Sea Disruptions
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Feb. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwanese companies are not being affected much by disruptions to the key shipping lane of the Red Sea as it has coincided with the traditional low season in demand for exporters, Economy Minister Wang Mei-hua said on Monday. Some shipping companies have suspended transit along the Red Sea route to avoid being attacked by Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi group, which has launched waves of exploding drones and missiles at vessels since November in response to Israel's military operations in Gaza. The Houthi attacks have primarily targeted container vessels moving through the Red Sea. Taiwanese container shipping line Evergreen Marine said in December that ships scheduled to pass through the Red Sea would be rerouted around Africa's Cape of Good Hope. Speaking to reporters in Taipei, Wang said her ministry had spoken with 14 industry groups as well as companies to gauge the impact of the Red Sea disruptions.

Persons: Wang Mei, Good Hope, Wang, Ben Blanchard, Sonali Paul Organizations: Evergreen Locations: TAIPEI, Gaza, Africa's, Good, Taipei, Israel, Europe, Ukraine, Taiwan

☆ Japan's Message for Donald Trump: Don't Cut a Deal With China
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Feb. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +8 min

Trump, who reached a trade agreement with Beijing in 2019 that later expired, has not mentioned any potential deal with China during his campaign for the 2024 nomination. Two Japanese foreign ministry officials said they fear that Trump may be prepared to weaken U.S. support for nearby Taiwan in pursuit of a deal with China. A Trump aide told Reuters that no recent meetings have taken place between Trump and Japanese officials. "If he is going to cut a deal with China, Japan needs to try and get ahead of the curve and understand its potential role to support its interests in both the U.S. and in China," said Machida. Robert O'Brien, Trump's former national security adviser, also has connections with Japanese officials, two of the sources said.

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☆ Taiwan Air Force Shows off Its Sub Hunting, Early Warning Prowess
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Jan. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

By Fabian HamacherPINGTUNG, Taiwan (Reuters) - Taiwan's air force showed off its armed-to-the-teeth submarine hunters and early warning and control aircraft on Tuesday, demonstrating how it keeps watch on the skies and waters around the Chinese-claimed island. Taiwan's air force, dwarfed by China's but well-armed with mostly U.S. equipment, has been at the front lines of responding to these missions and regularly scrambles to shadow and warn away Chinese aircraft and ships. On a defence ministry-organised media visit to the Pingtung air base in southern Taiwan, the air force displayed its Lockheed Martin P-3C Orion anti-submarine aircraft and Northrop Grumman-built E-2K Hawkeye early warning and control aircraft. The air force also conducted flybys with one of their E-2K Hawkeye aircraft. Taiwan has reported Chinese warships and warplanes frequently passing through the Bashi Channel.

Persons: Fabian Hamacher PINGTUNG, Lockheed Martin, Crews, Tsai Tsung, Fabian Hamacher, Ben Blanchard, William Maclean Organizations: Lockheed, Northrop Grumman, U.S . Navy, Hawkeye Locations: Taiwan, China, Taipei, Philippines, Pacific . Taiwan

☆ Gypsy Rose Blanchard is everywhere. The woman behind her documentary says 'it's my fault.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-27 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Gypsy Rose Blanchard-Anderson had just been released from a Missouri prison . Now I just say, "Gypsy, have you talked to Mia?" I think Gypsy is getting her footing to become a very strong advocate in the medical community about health, and Munchausen by proxy. I think she's going to bring a lot of change in that area, and I'm excited to watch her do that. "The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard" is available to stream in the Lifetime app.

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☆ Climate Threatened Tuvalu Holds Election Watched by Taiwan, China
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Jan. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +3 min

By Kirsty NeedhamSYDNEY (Reuters) -Voting began on Friday in the tiny Pacific Island nation of Tuvalu in a national election that is being closely watched by China, Taiwan, the US and its ally Australia, amid a tussle for influence in the region. Most of Tuvalu is forecast to be flooded by high tides by 2100, says the United Nations Development Programme, which is working with Tuvalu to bolster its coastline. Taiwan on Thursday said China was trying to influence the Tuvalu election and "seize our diplomatic allies". The new government should decide whether Taiwan or China can best respond to Tuvalu's development needs, he said. Prime Minister Kausea Natano has told Taiwan he continues to support ties, Taiwan said.

Persons: Kirsty Needham SYDNEY, Seve Paeniu, Kausea Natano, Enele Sopoaga, Natano, Simon Kofe, Sopoaga, Kofe, Kirsty Needham, Ben Blanchard, Michael Perry Organizations: United Nations Development, Washington, Tuvalu's Finance, Reuters, Australia Locations: Tuvalu, China, Taiwan, Australia, Funafuti, Pacific, United States, Nauru, Beijing, Nukulaelae, Kofe, United Nations, Canberra, Sydney, Taipei

☆ Taiwan President-Elect Says He Hopes for Continued Firm US Support
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Jan. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan president-elect Lai Ching-te said on Thursday he hopes that the United States can continue to firmly support Taiwan, as he met the first group of U.S. lawmakers to visit Taipei since he won an election earlier this month. "I also hope that the two co-chairs and our friends in the U.S. Congress can continue to support Taiwan in bolstering its self-defence capabilities." Diaz-Balart told Lai his main message was that U.S. support for Taiwan was firm, real and "100% bipartisan". "Rest assured that you have the support of the United States Congress," he said. China has repeatedly warned the United States to stop its support for Taiwan and the issue is a constant irritant in Sino-U.S. relations.

Persons: Lai Ching, Lai, Mario Diaz, Ami Bera, Diaz, Balart, Tsai Ing, Joe Biden, Ben Blanchard, Kim Coghill, Michael Perry, Raju Gopalakrishnan Organizations: Democratic Progressive Party, U.S . House, Representatives Taiwan Caucus, Republican, Balart, Democratic, ., U.S, Congress, United States Congress Locations: TAIPEI, Taiwan, United States, U.S, Taipei, China

☆ Taiwan Says It Spots Six More Chinese Balloons, One Crossed Island
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Jan. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +1 min

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said it had detected six more Chinese balloons flying over the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, one of which crossed the island, the latest in a spate of such balloons the ministry says it has seen over the past month-and-a-half. China's defence ministry, which last month declined to comment on the balloons, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. However, only one crossed Taiwan island, at its southern tip, according to a map the ministry provided. The other five balloons flew to the north of Taiwan but did not fly over land, the ministry said. The Taiwan Strait's median line previously served as an unofficial barrier between Taiwan and China, but Chinese fighter jets, drones and now balloons regularly fly over it.

Persons: Taiwan's Jan, Ben Blanchard, Stephen Coates Locations: TAIPEI, Taiwan Strait, China, Taiwan, Taipei, United States

☆ Every show and movie that's told Gypsy Rose Blanchard's story — and what she's said about them
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-20 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"The Act" (Hulu)Joey King (left) starred as Gypsy Rose Blanchard in "The Act." Hulu; KYTV / via HBOHulu's drama series stars Patricia Arquette as Dee Dee Blanchard, and Joey King as Blanchard-Anderson. "I was not consulted or compensated for a show that made actor Joey King a household name," Blanchard-Anderson wrote in the book. "I'm sure that Joey King did an amazing job playing me. Blanchard-Anderson revealed in the same interview that she would love for Millie Bobby Brown to play her in a future project about her life.

Persons: Joey King, Gypsy Rose Blanchard, Patricia Arquette, Dee Dee Blanchard, Blanchard, Anderson, Chloe Sevigny, Anna, Sophia Robb, Nicholas Godejohn, Per Blanchard, " Blanchard, Millie Bobby Brown Organizations: HBO, Hollywood

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