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☆ A guide to every pop song that gets a classical cover on season 3 of 'Bridgerton'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"Bridgerton" season three focuses on Colin and Penelope's love story. The latest batch of episodes of the Regency-era show includes several instrumental pop covers. Part one features covers of Taylor Swift's "Snow on the Beach," BTS' "Dynamite," and more. "Bridgerton" is back with more romance, drama, and, of course, classical covers of the biggest pop songs. Season three, which focuses on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington's (Nicola Coughlan) friends-to-lovers relationship, features recognizable tracks revamped to fit into the Regency era.

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☆ 'Bridgerton' fans are praising the disability representation in season 3, including an 'autistic-coded' character
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Read previewWarning: Spoilers ahead for "Bridgerton" season three, part one. Fans are lauding season 3 for its representation of people with disabilitiesZak Ford-Williams as Lord Remington on season three of "Bridgerton." — Michelle Birkby (@michelleeb) May 16, 2024Today is Global Accessibility Awareness day and @bridgerton season 3 premier day. Francesca Bridgerton is autistic. Francesca isn't explicitly stated as being on the autism spectrum in Julia Quinn's 'Bridgerton' novels or on the TV seriesHannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton on season three, episode two of "Bridgerton."

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☆ Here's how the cast of 'Back to Black' compares to the real-life people they're playing
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"Industry" star Marisa Abela plays Amy Winehouse. Marisa Abela, left, as Amy Winehouse in "Back to Black." Amy Winehouse, right, performing for the 2008 Grammys. She also recorded Winehouse's music at Abbey Road studios with the late singer's real band and wore two of the musician's real pieces of clothing in the movie. In a recent interview with Stephen Colbert, Abela said that playing Winehouse was "daunting," especially because she's not a singer.

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☆ Marisa Abela took singing lessons every day for four months to sound like Amy Winehouse in 'Back to Black'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewMarisa Abela embodies late music icon Amy Winehouse in the new biopic "Back to Black," and yes, the actor really sings in the film. Here's how Abela transformed her voice for "Back to Black" — and why the film controversially uses her vocals instead of Winehouse's. Abela wasn't a trained musician prior to 'Back to Black'Actor Marisa Abela and director Sam Taylor-Johnson on the set of "Back to Black." According to the "Back to Black" production notes, Abela took two-and-a-half-hour singing lessons every day for four months. AdvertisementThe decision to use Abela's vocals instead of dubbing in Winehouse's wasn't made lightlyMarisa Abela as Amy Winehouse in "Back to Black."

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☆ Lady Tilley Arnold is Benedict's new love interest on 'Bridgerton' season 3 — here's what to know about her, and if she's in the books
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Benedict Bridgerton has a new love interest on season three of "Bridgerton" — a widow named Lady Tilley Arnold who's in no rush to remarry but is enjoying the company of the titular family's second-born sibling. AdvertisementLady Tilley Arnold doesn't appear in Julia Quinn's Bridgerton book seriesHannah New as Lady Tilley Arnold on season three, episode three of "Bridgerton." Hannah New as Lady Tilley Arnold and Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton on season three, episode three of "Bridgerton." Does Benedict Bridgerton end up marrying Lady Tilley Arnold? Hannah New as Lady Tilley Arnold and Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton on season three, episode three of "Bridgerton."

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☆ Hannah Dodd lost out on the buzziest role on season 1 of 'Bridgerton.' Three seasons later, she ended up on the show anyway.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Hannah Dodd joins season three of "Bridgerton" as Francesca Bridgerton, previously played by Ruby Stokes. Dodd told Business Insider that she auditioned to play Daphne Bridgerton on season one. AdvertisementFor "Bridgerton" star Hannah Dodd, it was only a matter of time before she ended up on the hit Regency-era drama. Dodd makes her debut as Francesca Bridgerton (formerly played by Ruby Stokes) on season three of "Bridgerton," released on Thursday. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ 'Bridgerton' showrunner Jess Brownell breaks down Polin's future, the return of Kanthony, and 'more conflict to come' in part 2
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Season three of "Bridgerton" centers on Polin, the ship name of Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton). Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington and Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton on season three of "Bridgerton." AdvertisementClaudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton and Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton on season three, episode three of "Bridgerton." AdvertisementLuke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton on season three, episode two of "Bridgerton." "Bridgerton" season three, part one is now streaming on Netflix.

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☆ Is Lord Debling in the 'Bridgerton' books? Here's what to know about the new season 3 character courting Penelope
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Here's everything you need to know about Lord Debling and how he influences Polin's love story on the show. Lord Debling isn't part of Julia Quinn's novelsPenelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Lord Debling (Sam Phillips) on season three of "Bridgerton." But Lord Debling doesn't appear anywhere in the novel or the book series as a whole. On 'Bridgerton,' Lord Debling courts Penelope Featherington but stops once he realizes she has feelings for Colin BridgertonLord Debling (Sam Phillips) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) on season three of "Bridgerton." When Lord Debling meets Penelope, they bond over being perceived as outsiders because of their uniqueness.

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☆ 'Bridgerton' star Jonathan Bailey reveals he came up with the idea for Kanthony's season 3 premiere kiss during dance rehearsals with Simone Ashley
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewKanthony may no longer be the central focus of "Bridgerton," but stars Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley are still feeding the fandom. Meanwhile, Anthony Bridgerton (Bailey) and Kate Sharma (Ashley), the main couple of the previous season, return to town still basking in the glow of their recent honeymoon. Jonathan Bailey as Anthony on the season three premiere of "Bridgerton." NetflixDuring the season three premiere, Kate and Anthony decide to delay their duties of running the Bridgerton household in favor of extending their honeymoon. "Bridgerton" season three, part one is now streaming on Netflix.

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☆ 'Bridgerton' showrunner Jess Brownell explains how a Pitbull cover made its way into a pivotal scene in season 3
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Warning: Major spoilers ahead for season 3 of Netflix's "Bridgerton." A cover of Pitbull's "Give Me Everything" plays during Colin and Penelope's carriage scene in episode 4. Showrunner Jess Brownell told BI she picked the song because it had the "right crescendo" for the moment. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The love story between Colin (Luke Newton) and Penelope (Nicola Coughlan), collectively known by the ship name Polin, gets the spotlight on this season of "Bridgerton."

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☆ A complete timeline of Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner's relationship
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

May 2024: Turner opens up about her divorce for the first time in an interview with British Vogue. While Jonas was photographed out and about with their kids, Turner was mom-shamed and accused of being a partier. "It hurt because I really do completely torture myself over every move I make as a mother — mum guilt is so real! The "Game of Thrones" actor praised Taylor Swift for letting Turner stay at her New York home for free. "Joe is a great father to our children and that's all that I can ask for."

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☆ 'House of the Dragon' star Olvia Cooke says she hated 'stunnin' negroni sbagliato meme: 'a decade's worth of work reduced to a single word'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

'House of the Dragon' star Olivia Cooke said she was not a fan of being turned into a viral meme. In 2022, a clip of Cooke and her costar, Emma D'Arcy, went viral after they joked about their favorite drink. Cooke said she "hated" the meme because she felt her career was reduced to one word. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Advertisement"House of the Dragon" star Olivia Cooke said she "hated" the viral Negroni Sbagliato meme because she felt it reduced her work to "a fucking TikTok."

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☆ Mothers of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Speak Out on Resignations
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

A rocky startVoight was the first Miss Utah to win the Miss USA crown since 1960. Miss USARose, a fashion designer, bought the Miss USA license after a turbulent year that included rigging allegations and a sexual harassment cover-up. Hector Vivas/Getty ImagesIn her Miss USA resignation letter, Noelia detailed the "detrimental mental and emotional toll" of her time at Miss USA and how it "greatly impacted" her physical health. Noelia and UmaSofia's reigns as Miss USA and Miss Teen USA would have officially ended in August, but their mothers said it became too much. The network — which signed a three-year deal in April to air both the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA competitions — said on Monday that it's now "evaluating its relationship with both pageants," according to USA Today.

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☆ Top baby names: Mateo’s popularity is growing
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Catherine E. Shoichet | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —There’s a new arrival on the list of the most popular baby names in the US. Officials also pointed out that pop culture is having an impact on the list of baby names that are rising in popularity the fastest. In a news release Friday, the Social Security Administration credited a social media influencer for inspiring the trend. Influencer Kaeli Mae, shown here attending New York Fashion Week in February, says she was surprised to learn of her name's rising popularity. Curtis Bonds/NetflixKihm traces the name’s rising popularity back even earlier, to 2015, when NFL player Cam Newton named his son Chosen.

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☆ 6 details to remember before watching season 3 of 'Bridgerton'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Eloise Bridgerton's friendship with Penelope Featherington is on the rocks after figuring out that she's Lady Whistledown. Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton and Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington on the season two finale of "Bridgerton." But before Eloise could lie to Queen Charlotte, Penelope purposely wrote another scathing issue of Lady Whistledown's gossip column and revealed that Eloise was associating with political radicals. In the finale, Eloise noticed the way Penelope gossiped about the other attendees at a party and realized that she was Lady Whistledown. Penelope justified writing the scandalous news about Eloise because she felt it was the only way to convince Queen Charlotte that Eloise wasn't Whistledown.

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☆ Olivia Munn, 43, says she froze her eggs for the third time after getting diagnosed with breast cancer
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Olivia Munn told Vogue she underwent egg freezing three times in her life. AdvertisementOlivia Munn, 43, says she has frozen her eggs on three separate occasions in her life, most recently in response to her breast cancer diagnosis. She shared that she underwent egg freezing at ages 33, 39, and 42. Clearly, the month we did at 39 was not a good month," Munn told Vogue. Due to the rise in hormone levels, there are side effects associated with egg freezing, including mood swings, headaches, and nausea.

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☆ Olivia Munn says she had a hysterectomy amid her cancer journey: ‘It was the best decision for me’
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-12 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Actress Olivia Munn continues to share her journey since being diagnosed with breast cancer last year. In a new interview with Vogue, published Sunday, the “Newsroom” actress revealed that she recently had a hysterectomy. Munn first revealed that she was diagnosed with a form of breast cancer known as Luminal B cancer in March. The cancer was found in both of her breasts, and Munn’s treatment included a double mastectomy. “This journey has made me realize how grateful I am to have options for not only fighting cancer,” she said, “but also having more children if we want.”

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☆ 7 of the most controversial moments in Miss USA history
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Miss Pennsylvania alleged the 2012 Miss USA pageant was rigged. Isaac Brekken/Getty ImagesOlivia Culpo won the Miss USA pageant in 2012, but Sheena Monnin, who competed as Miss Pennsylvania that year, alleged that the pageant was rigged and the top five contestants were selected before the show started, Business Insider previously reported. Two days after the pageant, Monnin called out the organization in a Facebook post and announced she was resigning as Miss Pennsylvania, according to The Guardian. "We cannot allow a disgruntled contestant to make false and reckless statements which are damaging to the many people who have devoted their hearts and souls to the Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageant systems," Trump said. Though the details of the settlement are not public, The Guardian reported that she used the money to pay Miss Universe.

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What happened when Stormy Daniels took the stand for eight hours in the first criminal trial of former President Donald J. Trump? Jonah Bromwich, one of the lead reporters covering the trial for The Times, was in the room.

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☆ Chad Michael Murray said that parenthood changed his perspective on acting. Here's everything to know about his wife and 3 kids.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) 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. Read preview"One Tree Hill" star Chad Michael Murray's perspective on his acting career lately has been influenced by fatherhood. Murray and his wife Sarah Roemer, who co-starred on the TV show "Chosen," have three children together. The pair haven't publicly disclosed any of their names, but occasionally share photos of their kids on social media. "I don't want my kids going to school, being freshman in high school, and dad's butt posted all over their locker," Murray explained.

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☆ Whoopi Goldberg says her drug abuse hit rock bottom when she got 'sloppy' at work and a hotel maid found her sitting in a closet with cocaine all over her face
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Whoopi Goldberg wrote about the low point of her cocaine abuse in her new memoir "Bits and Pieces." Goldberg said that after a year of using, it started affecting her at work and she became "sloppy." Goldberg recalled a hotel maid finding her sitting in a closet with cocaine all over her face. AdvertisementWhoopi Goldberg revealed the extent of her cocaine abuse and the moment she knew she needed to get clean. Goldberg recalled celebrating her birthday at "a very upscale hotel in Manhattan" and receiving an ounce of cocaine.

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☆ How do celebrities get their hands on museum-quality gowns?
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

But today, as more and more celebrities choose to wear vintage, the all-important stretch of red carpet has started to look more like a museum hallway. Kendall Jenner's vintage dress for the 2024 Met Gala. Mugler — the luxury French fashion house responsible for dressing Zendaya in a 30 kilogram full metal robot suit from 1995. Although interest in vintage fashion is rising amongst celebrity clients, not everyone is qualified to physically handle these pieces. John Shearer/WireImage/Getty ImagesFashion’s rat raceBut if these one-of-a-kind pieces are so fragile, and the method of their conservation so exact, how do celebrities even get their hands on them?

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☆ Whoopi Goldberg revealed what one 'Sister Act' star did after her mother died
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewWhoopi Goldberg revealed that her "Sister Act" costar, Maggie Smith, consoled her after she learned of her mom, Emma Johnson's, death in 2010. Goldberg recalled the touching moment in her new memoir " Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me ," released Tuesday. AdvertisementMaggie Smith as Mother Superior and Whoopi Goldberg as Deloris Van Cartier in "Sister Act." "I explained to Maggie Smith what was going on and apologized for having to fly home as soon as I could. "That's when this magnificent woman, Dame Maggie Smith, went from being my backstage company to being my friend through the rest of the night," she said.

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☆ Whoopi Goldberg says her drug abuse hit rock bottom when she got 'sloppy' at work and a hotel maid found her sitting in a closet
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewWhoopi Goldberg has shared the extent of her cocaine abuse and the moment she knew she needed to get clean. Goldberg said she underestimated the effects of cocaine and thought she could handle it because it didn't seem dangerous. Goldberg recalled celebrating her birthday at "a very upscale hotel in Manhattan" and receiving an ounce of cocaine. When the maid opened the closet and found the actor on the floor, they both screamed in surprise. "I looked at myself in the mirror near the door and saw cocaine all over my face," Goldberg said.

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☆ Experimental gene therapy restores some vision in patients with inherited blindness
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Jacqueline Howard | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

“Now, post-surgery and post recovery, I am able to see in dimmer lighting with my left eye,” Cook said. A treatment that used CRISPR was found to be safe and efficacious in improving vision among a small sample of patients with inherited blindness in the Phase 1/2 clinical trial that Cook participated in. Months following the treatment, Cook was sitting with friends on a balcony that had Christmas lights wrapped around the railing. Courtesy Olivia CookBefore the treatment, Cook said that she sometimes could conceal the vision challenges she has had. Mass Eye and EarKalberer described the CRISPR treatment as “groundbreaking,” but warned it’s not a cure.

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