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☆ Britney Spears shared a photo of her bruised ankle and said she felt 'harassed' after paramedics responded to a 911 call to her hotel
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Multiple sources reported that early on Friday, Spears was seen barefoot outside the Chateau Marmont after an ambulance was called to the hotel in response to an injury. Paparazzi photos published by TMZ show Spears, 42, wearing just a pair of shorts, with a blanket wrapped around her, clutching a pillow in her arms. According to a LAFD spokesperson, the paramedic crew departed the Chateau Marmont just over 30 minutes later at 1:17 a.m. with an empty ambulance, as no one required transport to a hospital. AdvertisementIn the post's caption, Spears appeared to accuse her mom, Lynne Spears, of calling the paparazzi on her. Representatives for Spears and her mom did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

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☆ A woman outed by social media as the alleged stalker who inspired 'Baby Reindeer' says she's considering legal action against the Netflix show's creator
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Netflix's "Baby Reindeer," tells the story of a male comedian whom an older woman stalked. AdvertisementA woman who believes the stalker character in Netflix's latest hit series "Baby Reindeer" is based on her has said she is considering taking legal action against the Netflix show. She has alleged that she has received "death threats and abuse from Richard Gadd supporters." Richard Gadd as Donny Dunn in "Baby Reindeer." NetflixFollowing its release in mid-April, "Baby Reindeer" has become a surprise hit for Netflix, having risen to No.

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☆ Russell Brand announces he is getting baptized as a Christian, describing it as an 'opportunity to leave the past behind'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Russell Brand is getting baptized after spending several months exploring the Christian faith. Brand, who was previously Buddhist, said he saw baptism as an opportunity "to die and be reborn." AdvertisementBritish comedian and actor turned political influencer Russell Brand has announced his plans to be baptized, culminating a monthslong journey exploring the Christian faith. "I'm getting baptized." He said that baptism had been explained to him as an "opportunity to die and be reborn."

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☆ Sacha Baron Cohen's team says redacted versions of Rebel Wilson's memoir are 'clear victory' following harassment allegations
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Sacha Baron Cohen's team is celebrating the release of redacted versions of Rebel Wilson's memoir. Its release had been delayed in the UK and Australia amid her accusations of harassment against Baron Cohen. A spokesperson for Baron Cohen said the redactions represented a "clear victory" for the actor. AdvertisementSacha Baron Cohen's team said the release of redacted versions of Rebel Wilson's memoir was a "clear victory" for the British actor. "This is a clear victory for Sacha Baron Cohen."

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☆ 'Time capsule' LA home torn down by Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger could have been shown 'some honor,' designer's daughter says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The property, situated in Brentwood, was designed by Craig Ellwood and is known as the "Zimmerman House." Craig Ellwood, Zimmerman House (Los Angeles, Calif.), 1953. The Zimmerman HouseLiving room of the Zimmerman House designed by Craig Ellwood (Los Angeles, Calif.), 1953. Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles (2004.R.10)The Zimmerman House was a 2,770-square-foot home named after its first owners, Martin and Eva Zimmerman. The Eichler Network, a website focusing on midcentury modern homes in California, has shared photos of what appears to be the leveled Zimmerman House.

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☆ Kanye West appears to confirm 'Yeezy Porn' site and is planning to work with Stormy Daniels' ex-husband, reports say
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Kanye West appears to have confirmed reports that he is launching an adult entertainment studio. The rapper, now known as Ye, shared a now-deleted post about his new venture: "Yeezy Porn." NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementYe, formerly known as Kanye West, appears to have confirmed reports that he's set to launch an adult entertainment site. The six-second clip featured a voice directing followers to "go to yeezy.com," while the screen read: "Yeezy Porn Is Cumming," Rolling Stone reported.

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☆ The 3-way kiss scene in 'Challengers' wasn't in the original script, director says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Warning: This article contains spoilers for "Challengers," which was released in theaters on April 26. One of the most memorable moments from the tennis drama was not in the original script. The kiss between Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor was a late addition to the story. AdvertisementIt turns out that the three-way kiss scene between Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor was not in the original script for "Challengers." Instead, it seems that the scene from the tennis drama, which was released in theaters on April 26, was added sometime during rehearsals.

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☆ Martin Freeman says it's unfair there's so much backlash to his age-gap movie with Jenna Ortega, who is 31 years younger
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Martin Freeman addressed the controversy around his latest film, "Miller's Girl." Freeman, 52, plays a teacher who has a relationship with his student, played by 21-year-old Ortega. AdvertisementMartin Freeman addressed the controversy caused by his latest film, "Miller's Girl," in which he stars opposite Jenna Ortega, who is 31 years younger than him. The movie, which landed on Netflix on April 25, follows a high school student, played by Ortega, who begins a sexual relationship with her English teacher, played by Freeman. Audiences were quick to criticize the film due to the age gap between the two actors — Ortega is 21, while Freeman is 52.

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☆ A complete timeline of Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris' relationship
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Eve Crosbie | Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Sophia Bush and former US soccer player Ashlyn Harris began dating in 2023. Bush confirmed her and Harris' relationship and came out as queer in a Glamour cover story. Here's a timeline of their relationship, and what they've said about it. AdvertisementSophia Bush has opened up about her relationship with Ashlyn Harris for the first time, six months after they were first romantically linked. Here's a complete timeline of everything we know about Bush and Harris' relationship.

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☆ Disney mailed out creepy kids drawings to promote its horror flick 'First Omen.' A Democratic candidate thought anti-abortion extremists were after her.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-21 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementOne of the drawings Amanda Taylor received in the mail with no identifying details from the sender. Courtesy of Amanda Taylor"Right away, I was thinking, 'Ah, this has something to do with abortion," Taylor told Business Insider. The letter, it turned out, was just an elaborate publicity stunt to promote "The First Omen," the latest installment in the long-running horror franchise.

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☆ Mariska Hargitay paused filming episode of 'Law & Order: SVU' to help lost child who thought she was a real cop
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-21 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"Law & Order: SVU" star Mariska Hargitay was mistaken for a real cop by a girl who had lost her mom. The incident occurred while Hargitay was shooting the popular police drama in New York City. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementMariska Hargitay channeled her "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" character when a lost child saw her filming in New York City and, mistaking her for a real police officer, asked for her help.

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☆ All the details you might have missed in Taylor Swift and Post Malone's 'Fortnight' music video
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-21 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Taylor Swift has released the music video for the lead single from "The Tortured Poets Department." Swift has described the video as "the perfect visual representation" of her new album. AdvertisementTaylor Swift released a new music video on Friday for "Fortnight," her collaboration with Post Malone, which serves as the opening track of her latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department." "When I was writing the 'Fortnight' music video, I wanted to show you the worlds I saw in my head that served as the backdrop for making this music," Swift wrote on social media. Here's a full breakdown of some details you might have missed in the music video for "Fortnight."

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☆ Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' ends with an ode to Clara Bow. The silent film star's family thinks it's a 'hauntingly beautiful' homage.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read preview"You look like Clara Bow in this light" is how Taylor Swift begins the closing track of the standard edition of her latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," which was released on Friday. But beyond what she's been told by others, by naming the song "Clara Bow," Swift appears to be signaling an affinity with the original "It" girl whose career reached its apex almost a century ago. Ultimately, for Sisneros and Bell, Swift's immortalization of their great-grandmother in "Clara Bow" is a gift they can hand down to future generations. A sex symbol is a heavy load to carry when one is tired, hurt, and bewildered," Bow is quoted as saying in Stenn's biography, "Clara Bow: Runnin' Wild." Advertisement"I feel like she would say the same thing about Taylor," Bell concluded.

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☆ O.J. Simpson died owing over $100 million to the families of Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-14 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Simpson owed a huge sum to the families of Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson, reports say. Simpson died owing millions to the family of Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson following a wrongful death lawsuit in 1997, an attorney for the Goldman family has said, according to reports. It ordered him to pay $33.5 million, which has ballooned to $114 million due to unpaid interest charges, a Goldman family lawyer told People. Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson, right, were found stabbed to death at Simpson home in 1994. Reuters/APMost of the money that the Goldman family has received from Simpson has been through the sales of a book Simpson wrote about the deaths, said Cook.

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☆ Netflix's 'Ripley' makes some key changes from Patricia Highsmith's 'The Talented Mr Ripley.' Here's how the series and novel differ.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"Ripley" is based on Patricia Highsmith's classic crime drama "The Talented Mr Ripley." NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementNetflix's "Ripley" is an incredibly faithful adaptation of the novel "The Talented Mr Ripley" by acclaimed US author Patricia Highsmith, arguably hewing closest to the source material out of all the versions of the classic crime drama committed to screen. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Kevin Costner says he 'hopes' to return for final episodes of 'Yellowstone,' after previously threatening to sue the show's producers over a pay dispute
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewKevin Costner has said he is open to returning to "Yellowstone" to wrap things up despite previously stating his intentions to take the show's producers to court over a pay dispute. Reports of a feud between "Yellowstone" cocreator Taylor Sheridan and Kevin Costner began in February 2023. Season five of "Yellowstone" saw John Dutton (Kevin Costner) elected governor of Montana. AdvertisementRepresentatives for Costner, Sheridan, and Paramount Network did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider, made outside regular working hours. Previously, Sheridan has hinted that the ending of "Yellowstone" could see Costner's character killed off.

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☆ 'Mary & George': the Scandalous True Story Behind the Starz Series
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

"Mary & George" takes viewers inside the raucous 17th century court of Britain's King James I. AdvertisementNicholas Galitzine as George Villiers in "Mary & George." Tony Curran as King James and Nicholas Galitzine as George Villiers in "Mary & George." Nicholas Galitzine as George Villiers in "Mary & George." "Mary & George" is released weekly on Fridays at midnight on the Starz app and the Starz linear channel at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

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☆ 'Chrisley Knows Best' star Todd Chrisley ordered to pay former Georgia revenue investigator $755,000 after defamation lawsuit loss, report says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

His defamatory statements on social media and his podcast have cost him over $750,000. The "Chrisley Knows Best" star was incarcerated in 2022 on bank fraud and tax evasion charges. The 54-year-old Atlanta-based businessman and television personality, best known for appearing on the USA Network reality show "Chrisley Knows Best," has been ordered to pay $755,000 to a former Georgia Department of Revenue investigator for making defamatory statements against her. Todd previously starred in "Chrisley Knows Best" alongside family members, including wife Julie Chrisley. AdvertisementTodd Chrisley, Harvey Hughes, and Julie Chrisley in one of the last aired episodes of "Chrisley Knows Best."

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☆ Anna Paquin says she plans to 'elaborate' on her reasons for using a walking cane 'at some point'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-07 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Anna Paquin was seen walking with the assistance of a cane during a recent public appearance. The actor has been experiencing mobility and speech difficulties, People and ET reported. While she's not disclosed her condition, she's said she will "probably" talk about it in the future. AdvertisementAnna Paquin sparked concern earlier this week when she was photographed walking with the assistance of a cane while making her first public appearance in over a year. Dressed in black and holding a cane, Paquin posed for photographers at the event, where she disclosed to People that since 2022, she has been experiencing mobility and speech difficulties due to a health condition.

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☆ The cast of the new queer historical drama 'Mary & George' and who they're playing
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-06 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"Mary & George," Starz's latest raunchy historical drama, premiered on April 5. The series focuses on how a scheming, social-climbing mother-and-son seduced Britain's King James I. Advertisement"Mary & George," Starz's latest steamy historical drama, premiered on April 5. Prodding him in the direction of the King's bedchamber was his ambitious mother, Mary Villiers (Julianne Moore), who was determined to get her family name in the history books at any cost. AdvertisementHere's the main cast of "Mary & George" and who they play.

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☆ Cole Brings Plenty, star of 'Yellowstone' spinoff '1923,' was found dead after being reported missing following a domestic violence investigation
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-06 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Cole Brings Plenty, who starred in "Yellowstone" spinoff "1923," has died at the age of 27. The nephew of "Yellowstone" star Moses Brings Plenty was reported missing earlier this week. Brings Plenty was found dead on Friday (April 5) in Johnson County, Kansas, according to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. Following the news, Moses Brings Plenty shared a statement to Instagram on Friday evening on behalf of the family, written by his brother, Joe Brings Plenty. Brings Plenty was introduced as Pete Plenty Clouds in the final two episodes of Taylor Sheridan's "Yellowstone" prequel series, "1923," aired last year.

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☆ 'Mary & George' bosses say one of the biggest challenges was finding a period home that would allow them to shoot the premiere's orgy scene
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-06 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

"Mary & George," Starz's latest raunchy historical drama, premiered on April 5. Executive producer Liza Marshall told BI that they faced issues finding filming locations. Speaking to Business Insider, executive producer Liza Marshall revealed that the production struggled to find a period home to shoot a steamy scene that appears in the premiere episode of "Mary & George." AdvertisementTony Curran and Nicholas Galitzine in "Mary & George." AdvertisementNicholas Galitzine as George Villiers in "Mary & George."

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☆ Critics are calling Netflix's 'Ripley' a stunning Hitchcockian thriller. But like its criminal anti-hero, it ends up overstaying its welcome.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The series is a slow-burn thriller that might not work for everyone. NetflixAs many critics have pointed out, "Ripley" indulges in every minute of its almost eight-hour run time. It may take a few episodes to engross audience members, but it's well worth the ride. "This kind of meticulous artistry deserves equally attentive viewing," Lena Wilson argued for IGN, adding: "Despite streaming in full on Netflix, 'Ripley' works best when watched in moderation." However, Aramide Tinubu, writing for Variety, disagreed, arguing that "the episodes are painfully overlong and full of dead space."

Persons: Dakota Fanning, Johnny Flynn, Andrew Scott, Ripley, Dan Einav, Lucy Mangan, Lena Wilson, Aramide Tinubu, Maurizio Lombardi, —, Brian Lowry Organizations: Netflix, Financial Times, The Guardian, IGN, Variety Locations: Ripley, Dickie's

☆ Elon Musk took a jab at Disney's Bob Iger with an apparent recycled April Fools' joke
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Elon Musk took aim at Disney CEO Bob Iger in an apparent April Fools' Day joke posted to X. "Excited to join @Disney as their Chief DEI Officer," Musk wrote in the early hours of April 1. AdvertisementElon Musk took aim at Disney CEO Bob Iger in an apparent April Fools' Day joke which, it turns out, wasn't that original. "Excited to join @Disney as their Chief DEI Officer," Musk wrote on X, formerly Twitter. "Can't wait to work with Bob Iger & Kathleen Kennedy to make their content MORE woke!

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☆ An executive who worked on '3 Body Problem' was sentenced to death for fatally poisoning the Netflix show's producer
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Lin Qi, who helped bring "3 Body Problem" to screens, died before the series aired. He was poisoned in 2020 by Xu Yao, who headed up a subsidiary which oversaw adaptations of the book. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA former Yoozoo Games executive has been handed a death sentence for the murder of a producer on Netflix's sci-fi show "3 Body Problem." According to The New York Times, the Shanghai First Intermediate People's Court found Xu Yao guilty of fatally poisoning Lin Qi, who was dubbed China's "billionaire millennial."

Persons: Lin Qi, Xu Yao, Xu, —, Lin Organizations: Service, Yoozoo Games, The New York Times, Shanghai

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