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☆ How Cassie Ventura’s courage led to the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs indictment
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Combs‘ decision to settle the lawsuit does not in any way undermine his flat-out denial of the claims,” Combs’ attorney said at the time. CNN has reached out to representatives for Ventura for comment on Combs’ criminal indictment, which may not have happened had she not had the courage to share her account. Her talent and beauty attracted the attention of Combs, who signed Ventura to his Bad Boy Entertainment label. Ventura and Combs first went public with their romantic relationship in 2012 and were soon regulars at fashion shows and Hollywood parties. I’m truly sorry.”Ventura thanked her supporters and turned her focus to domestic violence survivors.

Persons: Cassie Ventura, Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Mr, Combs, ” Combs, Elizabeth Ventura, Ventura, Ryan Leslie, ”, “, Sean John, Lil Wayne, Madam Noire, ” Cassie, Kevin Mazur, you’re, ‘ Aw, ’, Alex Fine, ‘, “ Cassie, ” Sean Combs, Angela Weiss, ” Ventura, Slim Thug, I’m Organizations: CNN, Ventura, Bad Boy Entertainment, Hollywood, Pitchfork, BET, Getty, New York, “ Locations: Combs, New London , Connecticut, New York, Los Angeles, ”

☆ Anna Sawai and ‘Shōgun’ cast led the Emmys — and its red carpet
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

And on the red carpet outside LA’s Peacock Theater, the show’s cast and crew (and their significant others) produced some of the evening’s most eye-catching fashion, too. But it was his actress wife Kurumi Nakata who wowed the red carpet in a kimono featuring gold detailing worthy of a historical Japanese painting. Moeka Hoshi wore a chiffon Miu Miu gown. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesBeyond the main cast, actor Moeka Hoshi, who has a recurring role in the series, impressed in a look by Miu Miu, the sister label to luxury giant Prada. "Shōgun" creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo pose on the red carpet.

Persons: CNN —, ”, Anna Sawai, Vera Wang, Cartier, Sawai, Lady Mariko, Karla Welch, “, ” Welch, Vogue, ” Hiroyuki Sanada, Gilbert Flores, Tadanobu Asano, Kurumi Nakata, Danny Moloshok, Hiroyuki Sanada, Yoshii Toranaga, Moeka Hoshi, Miu Miu, Amy Sussman, Yuko Miyamoto, Yuka Kouri, Yuka Kouri's, Jae C, Yuko, Kevin Mazur, Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks —, James Clavell’s, Christopher John Rogers, Justin Marks, Frazer Harrison, Shōgun ” Organizations: CNN, Dior, Variety, Golden Globe

☆ Men dressed boldly for the Emmys red carpet
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

But on an Emmys red carpet heavy with demure, sophisticated gowns, it was the male attendees who shone at LA’s Peacock Theater on Sunday in a range of bold, adventurous and considered outfits. However, some of the most successful ensembles of the night subtly (and sometimes not-so-subtly) played on the codes of black-tie convention. Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images"Saturday Night Live" star Bowen Yang in a look by Bode. John Salangsang/Aaron Moten in a bright red Kenzo suit. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesThe night’s other fun accessories included lapel pins and brooches, while eye-catching colors proved another way to make a statement.

Persons: Ramy Youssef, Joshua Jackson, “, Lamorne Morris, Calvin Klein, Jeremy Allen White, Andrew Scott, Vivienne Westwood, “ Abbott, Tyler James Williams ’ Dolce, Tyler James Williams, Amy Sussman, Chris Perfetti, Myung J, Chun, Bowen Yang, Bode, Scott Kirkland, Williams, Dan Levy, Alan Cumming’s, Teddy, ”, Matt Bomer, Jonathan Bailey, Giorgio Armani, Loewe, Kevin Mazur, Alan Cumming, Teddy Vonranson, John Salangsang, Aaron Moten, Kenzo, Nehru, Finn Bennett, Laurent mockneck Organizations: CNN, “ Fargo, Dolce, Gabbana, Los Angeles Times, Disney, ruffles

☆ Lil Wayne says it 'hurt' that Kendrick Lamar was picked to perform at the Super Bowl. Here's what to know about the controversy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Read previewEarlier this week, Kendrick Lamar was confirmed as the headliner for the next Super Bowl halftime show. AdvertisementMany hip-hop fans had hoped that Lousiana native Lil Wayne would be the chosen headliner — a hope that Lil Wayne said he shared. Here's a breakdown of the controversy's key points and everything you need to know about the Lamar vs. Wayne debate. Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and Drake at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. LIL WAYNE!!!!!!!!!!

Persons: —, Kendrick Lamar, Lamar, Drake, Lil Wayne, I'm, Wayne, Lamar hasn't, Critics, Wayne hasn't, Jay, Uzi, Lil Yachty, Ty Dolla, Nicki Minaj, Minaj, Kevin Mazur, Dre, Cam'ron, Wayne —, Nicki, LIL WAYNE, Nola what's, Johnny Nunez, Mike Freeman, Roc, Z, Z's, Joe, Fabolous, Roger Goodells Organizations: Service, Business, Lamar, Future, Metro Boomin, NFL, ign, Young Money Entertainment, Money Records, ppl, SoFi, West, Entertainment, Birdman, Cash, Wayne, BIRDMAN, The Recording, USA, Young, NPR, Jay Locations: New Orleans, Lamar, Los Angeles, Compton , California, City of New Orleans, Atlanta, Las Vegas

☆ Chappell Roan’s makeup artist breaks down her VMAs look
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

“If Joan of Arc was a glamour girl,” quipped Roan’s makeup artist, Andrew Dahling, who worked on the VMA vision. Dahling was inspired by Pat McGrath’s work as runway makeup artist for Dior in the 2000s. Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesFor Roan’s red carpet look, Dahling had a lighter touch. (Dahling, who was behind Roan’s green body paint and makeup, said the look took around four hours to complete). “It’s not meant to look classically beautiful (like) the Instagram makeup that we see today that’s super blended and perfect,” said Dahling of Roan’s VMAs vision.

Persons: Chappell Roan, —, Roan, Joan of Arc, ”, Andrew Dahling, Roan —, Babe, Dahling, Pat McGrath’s, Dior, “, Joan of, Pat McGrath's, Kevin Mazur, Liberty, Governors Ball, Queen Elizabeth, Jamie McCarthy, “ It’s, ” —, John Waters, Violet Chachki, Davy, Ball, Lady, Marleen Moise, Stephen J, Cohen, he’s, ” Dahling Organizations: CNN, VMA, auburn, Dior, NFL, Festival, WWE, Governors, Kentucky, Lady Liberty, Getty, Kentucky Pride Festival, Financial, messier Locations: New York, Alabama, Chicago, Europe, Manchester, Glasgow, London, Kentucky

☆ Best red carpet looks from the MTV VMAs
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

See below for some of the red carpet’s best looks so far. Jamie McCarthy/WireImage/Getty ImagesAward host Megan Thee Stallion’s eye-catching gown featured a corseted bodice and flared out above and below the knee. Noam Galai/Getty ImagesLil Nas X’s bold pink outfit left social media users wondering whether he was channeling his inner Power Ranger. Noam Galai/Getty ImagesTaylor Swift. Jamie McCarthy/WireImage/Getty ImagesLenny Kravitz, who was awarded the Best Rock VMA on the red carpet, arrived in a shirtless all-black leather look, complete with matching necktie.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Gaga’s, Madonna, Megan Thee Stallion, Billie Eilish, BlackPink’s Lisa, Tyla, Andrew Kelly, Katy Perry, Michael Jackson, Valerie Terranova, Scrappy, Jamie McCarthy, Megan Thee, Matt Baron, BEI, GloRilla, Noam Galai, Nas, Taylor Swift, Angela Weiss, Shawn Mendes, Suki Waterhouse, Margaret Qualley, Jack Antonoff, Reuters Halle Bailey, Kevin Mazur, Addison Rae, Anthony Harvey, Shutterstock Doechii, Sean, Camila Cabello, Paris, Nicky Rothschild, Evan Agostini, Halsey, Versace, Elizabeth Hurley, Reuters Anitta, Reuters Quavo, Gilbert Flores, Sabrina Carpenter, Bob Mackie, Shutterstock Chappell Roan, Lenny Kravitz, Walker, Dimitrios Kambouris, Lisa, Blackpink, Shutterstock Damiano David of Måneskin Organizations: CNN, UBS Arena, MTV’s, Getty, Reuters, Paris Hilton, Best, VMA Locations: New York

☆ Remember when Lady Gaga ‘bled’ onstage at the 2009 VMAs?
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Caitlin Chatterton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

But never one to be overshadowed, Lady Gaga, then 23, made some pop culture history of her own that night. While singing "Paparazzi," blood poured out from under the artists' leotard. “I’m your biggest fan, I’ll follow you until you love me,” Gaga wailed desperately, her once-pristine outfit now daubed in scarlet. “I think Lady Gaga is the best performer of our generation.” The “Drivers License” singer appeared to take notes. As well as taking home the Best New Artist trophy in 2009, Gaga went on to win another two, for Best Special Effects and Best Art Direction.

Persons: Lady Gaga, Ye, Taylor Swift, —, Christopher Polk, Gaga wailed, ” Olivia Rodrigo, “, Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, Kevin Mazur, Rodrigo wasn’t, Addison Rae, Madison Beer, Reneé Rapp, ” Beer, ” Rapp, ”, Isabella Blow, Jon Caramanica, Nick Movshon, “ Gaga, I’m, Marilyn Monroe …, Anna Nicole Smith, Chris Moukarbel, ’, Amy Winehouse, Chappell Roan —, Babe ! ”, Drew Afaulo’s, “ I’m, Roan —, she’s Organizations: CNN, MTV, Daily, New York Times, “, VMA, New Locations: Beyoncé, “

☆ Internet celebrities are facing an era of reckoning — and their fans are tired of forgiving them
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

An era of cancel culture in the late 2010s saw creators rise and fall, most notably with what was dubbed "Karmageddon." Fans feel dupedOver the past few weeks, some major internet stars have come under fire. "Fans are no longer passive consumers of content; they are active participants in holding creators accountable for their past and present actions," she said. This, she said, reflects "a broader cultural fatigue with the constant churn of content creators who appear authentic only to later reveal problematic pasts." AdvertisementRecovery is a delicate balanceCessie Cerrato, a publicist and influencer marketing strategist who founded Cessie C. Communications, told BI that fans are tired of forgiving their favorite online celebrities.

Persons: —, They're, Cody Ko, Tana Mongeau, Ko, cohost Brooke Schofield, Schofield, Katya Varbanova, MrBeast, Jimmy, Donaldson, Ava Tyson, Kevin Mazur, Varbanova, else's, Alix Earle, Natacha Rousseau, influencers, Rousseau, he's, Cessie, Mikayla Nogueira, mascara, Cerrato, Michael Buckner, Jasmine Bloemhof, Bloemhof Organizations: Service, Business, Communications, Brands, PR Locations: LA

☆ Europe inflation may spike on Olympics and Taylor Swift, but UBS says it won't hit locals' wallets
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Kevin Voigt | Getty Images Sport | Getty ImagesThe Olympic Games are causing a surge in prices, but French consumers aren't likely to feel its pinch. "The Olympic Games or a Taylor Swift concert create a sudden demand shock," wrote Paul Donovan, chief economist at UBS Global Wealth Management, in a recent analyst note. But in the days after the closing ceremony, Paris hotel bookings are projected to drop from a year ago. Tourists pass near a banner with the Paris 2024 logo before the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games on June 17, 2024 in Paris, France. Paris 2024 may generate as much as $12 billion, or 11.1 billion euros, in long-term economic impact, a recent study from the Centre for Law and Economics of Sport estimated.

Persons: Kevin Voigt, Taylor, Paul Donovan, Taylor Swift, Kevin Mazur, Swift, Donovan, Matthias Hangst, it's, ove Organizations: Eiffel, Getty, UBS, UBS Global Wealth Management, Wembley, Olympics, City of Light, Games, CNBC, —, Olympic, Paralympic Games, Paralympics, Paris, Chesnot, Visa, Paris Olympics, Centre for Law, Sport, Olympic Committee Locations: Paris, France, London, City, Greater Paris, U.S, Triomphe, cardholders, Barcelona

☆ Remember when Taylor Swift wore drag in ‘The Man’ music video
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Caitlin Chatterton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Ethan Miller/TAS23/Getty Images Swift performs "Lover" with her band, backup singers and dancers in Nashville, Tennessee, in May 2023. John Shearer/TAS23/Getty Images Swift performs in Glendale, Arizona, during the opening weekend of "The Eras Tour" in March 2023. John Shearer/TAS23/Getty Images Swift sings "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart" in Paris in May 2024. Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images Swift performs the 10-minute version of "All Too Well" in Nashville in May 2023. John Shearer/TAS23/Getty Images Swift leaves the stage after the "Speak Now" set in Nashville in May 2023.

Persons: He’s, it’s Taylor Swift, Swift, ”, Taylor —, “ Tyler ”, Tyler, Taylor, Swift's Versace, Peter Kelleher, that’s, “ Taylor Swift, Bahama, ” Kate Bailey, Versace, Queen, Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga, Jo Calderone, Zayn Malik, Troye Sivan, Taylor Swift, Kevin Mazur, Natasha, Ethan Miller, John Shearer, Kevin Winter, Benjamin B, Braun, Jutharat, Phoebe Bridgers, Bridgers, Raymond James, Zack Wittman, Hector Vivas, Gareth Cattermole, Don Arnold, TAS24, Rachel Wisniewski, Terence Rushin, Travis Kelce, Haim, Jeff Kravitz, Erin Clark, Sarah Yenesel, Sabrina Carpenter, William West, Christopher Polk, Bob Levey, TAS23, Allen J, ” Swift, Biden Organizations: CNN, MTV, Victoria, Albert Museum, Little, Swift City, Pittsburgh, MetLife Stadium, New York Times, Department, Lincoln Financial, Washington Post, Ticketmaster, Boston Globe, Getty, Penske Media, Los Angeles Times Locations: London, East Rutherford , New Jersey, Chicago, Las Vegas, Nashville , Tennessee, Glendale , Arizona, Glendale, Swift, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, East Rutherford, Paris, Nashville, Tampa , Florida, Mexico City, Edinburgh, Scotland, Sydney, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Santa Clara , California, Foxborough , Massachusetts, Kansas City , Missouri, Coney, Melbourne, AFP, Lyon, France, Houston, Inglewood , California, Cincinnati

Ashok Kumar | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty ImagesWhat is recession pop? Recession pop largely refers to the body of music that emerged during the Great Recession, which started in late 2007 and lasted for 18 months. It's a lot of Katy Perry, and a lot of hyper, very fast music," said Lewis. Why is recession pop having a renaissance? That tension has given way to recession pop."

Persons: Taylor Swift, Ashok Kumar, Charlie Harding, Harding, Joe Bennett, Katy Perry banger, Katy Perry, Lewis, Kevin Mazur, Bennett, Diane Negra, Charli XCX, Negra Organizations: Getty, New York University Steinhardt School of Culture ,, Human, Berklee College of Music, Pepsi, University of Phoenix, Farm, University College Dublin, Google, Dow Jones, Bank of America Locations: Singapore, Glendale , Arizona, U.S

☆ Prince Harry accepted the Pat Tillman Award at the 2024 ESPYs, but a PR expert said he should have declined the honor
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

One of the special honoree awards is the Pat Tillman Award for Service, which recognizes "a person with a strong connection to sports who has served others in a way that echoes the legacy" of Pat Tillman. AdvertisementESPN and the Pat Tillman Foundation selected Prince Harry to win the award for 2024 because of his work with the Invictus Games. Some thought Prince Harry didn't deserve the Pat Tillman AwardThe Invictus Games are a worldwide sporting competition for injured veterans. AdvertisementMary does not work for the Pat Tillman Foundation or play a role in deciding who wins the annual award. Despite the controversy, ESPN and the Pat Tillman Foundation stood by their decision, as the organizations shared in a statement with Business Insider ahead of the ESPYs.

Persons: —, Prince Harry, Pat Tillman, Pat, Duke, Duchess of, Prince Harry didn't, Harry, Mary Tillman, Chris Jackson, Mary, Duke of Sussex, Meghan Markle, Pat's, Marie Tillman Shenton, Princess Diana, Evan Nierman, Banyan, Nierman, Meghan, Serena Williams, Williams, Kevin Mazur, Neirman, Yaroslav Sabitov, Misan Harriman, Kate Middleton, Prince William, Taylor, William, Prince, Wales, It's, approachability Organizations: Service, Dolby Theatre, Business, Arizona Cardinals, NFL, Army, NPR, ESPN, Pat Tillman Foundation, Invictus, British Armed Forces, Invictus Games, Games, Daily, Getty, Aviation, Tillman Foundation, Invictus Games Foundation, PR, Netflix, Spotify, European Locations: Los Angeles, Afghanistan, Duchess of Sussex, Nigeria, Kensington, England

☆ Ellen DeGeneres said she's 'done' with fame after her upcoming Netflix special. Here's a complete timeline of the backlash she's faced since 2020.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +32 min

Read previewThe talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has long been considered a beloved celebrity for her friendly and funny public demeanor. "Maybe I'm being naive, but I expected them to welcome me with confetti: Welcome to 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'!" Next thing we know, we literally hear Steve Jobs pick up and say, 'Hi, Ellen' … Ellen told him the iPhone should have a bigger font," the producer said. I have been getting calls asking me about the Ellen Degeneres Show and I would like to address the time I spent there. AdvertisementPaytas appeared on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" in 2010 when she was 22 years old to showcase her speed-reading talent during an audience talent segment.

Persons: —, Ellen DeGeneres, Nikkie de Jager, DeGeneres, NikkieTutorials, vlogger, de Jager, hadn't, van, Sebastian Williams, van Nieuwkerk, YouTuber, De Jager, Pop Crave, Ellen, Jonas, Kevin T, Porter crowdsourced, you've, Portia de Rossi, wouldn't, didn't, X weren't, I've, Kevin Winter, Stagehands, Jimmy Kimmel, John Oliver, Samantha Bee, Ellen DeGeneres's, Jordan Strauss, Tom Majercak, Majercak, de Rossi, Steve Granitz, Steve Jobs, Jobs, Jane Lynch's, Katy Perry, Chris Pizzello, Ellen Show, Neil Breen, Breen, Richard Wilkins, she'll, Richard, you'll, Neil, She'll, I'd, I'm, Raymond, Brad Garrett, Garrett, Lea Thompson, Scooter Braun, Kevin Mazur, Braun, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Andy Lassner, James Corden, Corden, Hedda Muskat, Joshua Blanchard, Patrick McMullan, Ed Glavin, Mary Connelly, Muskat, Glavin, Ed, Tony Okungbowa, Okungbowa, Ellen Degeneres, Tony okungbowa, Dakota Johnson, Johnson's, Johnson, that's, Craig, Trisha Paytas, Christopher Polk, YouTuber Trisha Paytas, H3H3, Ethan Klein, Paytas, Ashton Kutcher, Kutcher, De Rossi, Ryan Phillippe, haven't, Jim Spellman, WireImage, Thompson, Phillippe, Jennifer Aniston, Billie Eilish, Greyson Chance, Gaga's, Chance, Stone, she'd, Rolling Stone, would've, It's, Tasos Katopodis, SFGate, Libby Torres Organizations: Service, Business, C Magazine, YouTube, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Variety, Warner Bros, Television, ABC, Fox News, New York Post, New York, Producers, AP, BuzzFeed, The Hollywood, British, Twitter, Sun, NBC, Getty, CDC, Centers, Disease Control, West Hollywood, Netflix Locations: Dutch, California, Australian, Melbourne, Dakota, West

☆ The 'funflation' effect: Why Americans are spending so much on travel and entertainment this summer
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Taylor Swift fans queue outside Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland, on June 6, 2024. Jeff J Mitchell | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesThe price of 'funflation'Some ticket prices have surged in recent months, according to federal data. Why Americans go all out on entertainmentDespite rising costs, 38% of adults said they plan to take on more debt to travel, dine out and see live entertainment in the months ahead, according to a report by Bankrate. Taylor Swift performs on stage at Wembley Stadium in London on June 22, 2024. Kevin Mazur | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images"There's still a lot of demand for out-of-home entertainment," Ted Rossman, senior industry analyst at Bankrate, recently told CNBC.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Jeff J Mitchell, Taylor, Bankrate, Kevin Mazur, Ted Rossman, Rossman Organizations: Murrayfield, Getty, Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI, Bankrate, Wembley, CNBC Locations: Edinburgh, Scotland, U.S, London

☆ Taylor Swift's economic clout has now come for Europe
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( Katie Balevic | Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Over the last year, Swift's Eras Tour and its affiliated film cemented her economic prowess in the United States, injecting billions into the economy. AdvertisementLocal businesses are seeing Swift's impact weeks ahead of her concerts. Jo Hale/Getty ImagesEuropean economists monitoring inflation rates in the service sector are examining Swift's tour to see what impact it will have on Europe's economy. Barclays' Consumer Spend research found that Swift's tour is expected to boost the UK economy by £997 million ($1.26 billion). Economist George Moran told the Times, however, that he thinks it's unlikely Swift will impact decision-making at the Bank of England.

Persons: —, Taylor, Swift, Taylor Swift's, Ben Julius, Julius, Taylor Swift, Jo Hale, Lucas Krishan, Krishan, Kevin Mazur, George Moran, Moran, Nomura Organizations: Service, Business, Tourist Italy, Wembley, Getty, European Central Bank, Barclays, Consumer, New York Times, Securities, Rights, Bank of England, Times Locations: Europe, United States, Italy, Milan, London, Central, Paris, France

☆ Taylor Swift kicks off UK Eras shows as some fans wonder if singer is ready to say ‘So long, London’
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Taylor Swift performs on stage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Wembley Stadium on June 22, 2024 in London, England. Kevin Mazur | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty ImagesTaylor Swift fans enjoy parsing the singer-songwriter's lyrics for references to her romantic life and insights into her state of mind. The record's fifth track is titled "So Long, London." As Swift brings her blockbuster Eras Tour to London's Wembley Stadium this weekend, some Swifties therefore are wondering if they are witnessing the beginning of an extended goodbye. American pop singer Taylor Swift meets a fan while on stage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Wembley Stadium on June 22, 2024 in London, England.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Kevin Mazur, Swift, London, Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, valentine, Maggie Fekete, Frank Styles, Benjamin Cremel, Stella Elgood, Harry Styles, she's, Elgood, haven't, Styles, Travis Kelce, Joe Alwyn, Alwyn, ELLE, lister, Naomi May, Tom Holland Organizations: Wembley, Getty, Poets Department, London, Afp, Kansas City Chiefs, Sun, Department Locations: London, England, Wembley, American, Europe, British

☆ Taylor Swift's clock obsession is good for business
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewThere's much more to being a Taylor Swift fan than memorizing new albums and spending thousands of dollars on concert tickets. Taylor Swift wears a Lorraine Schwartz clock necklace at the 2024 Grammys. Advertisement"I Googled 'watch necklace Taylor Swift,' and I found necklaces from my Etsy shop," she said. Avery Borders also said she'd noticed the "Taylor Swift Effect" on her small business, Mundus Magica Creations. Taylor Swift is the best teacher you could ever ask for," another fan wrote on X.from teaching about spelling to telling the time, it’s official!

Persons: —, Taylor Swift, Swift, hasn't, Kevin Mazur, Taylor, Lorraine Schwartz timepiece, Lorraine Schwartz, Jeff Kravitz, you've, Forbes, Victoria P, Victoria, texted, Eugena Lee, Avery Borders, she'd, Brittany Cheshire, I'm, Jimmy Kimmel, taylor, ❤️ Organizations: Service, Department, Business, Apple, Poets Department, Eugena's Jewelry Locations: Notting Hill, Kansas City, Nanterre, France, Angeles, Brittany, Arizona, Cheshire, oman

☆ Dancing by Taylor Swift fans in Edinburgh registers as seismic activity
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Lianne Kolirin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

John Shearer/TAS23/Getty Images Swift performs in Glendale, Arizona, during the opening weekend of "The Eras Tour" in March 2023. John Shearer/TAS23/Getty Images Fans wait in line to buy tour merchandise outside Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, in April 2023. Hector Vivas/TAS23/Getty Images Swift performs "Midnight Rain" in Edinburgh, Scotland, in June 2024. John Shearer/TAS23/Getty Images Swift sings "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart" in Paris in May 2024. John Shearer/TAS23/Getty Images In pictures: Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' Prev NextMonitoring stations around the city registered the activity during all three performances.

Persons: London CNN — Taylor Swift, Taylor Swift, Kevin Mazur, Swift, Natasha, Ethan Miller, John Shearer, Kevin Winter, Benjamin B, Braun, Jutharat, Phoebe Bridgers, Bridgers, Raymond James, Zack Wittman, Hector Vivas, Gareth Cattermole, Don Arnold, TAS24, Rachel Wisniewski, Terence Rushin, Haim, Jeff Kravitz, Erin Clark, Sarah Yenesel, Sabrina Carpenter, William West, Christopher Polk, Bob Levey, TAS23, Allen J, Taylor, ‘, ”, Harry Styles, Callum Harrison, we’ve Organizations: London CNN, British Geological Survey, Murrayfield, Swift City, Pittsburgh, MetLife Stadium, New York Times, Department, Lincoln Financial, Washington Post, Ticketmaster, Boston Globe, Getty, Penske Media, Los Angeles Times, Scottish Rugby Locations: Edinburgh, Scottish, East Rutherford , New Jersey, Chicago, Las Vegas, Nashville , Tennessee, Glendale , Arizona, Glendale, Swift, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, East Rutherford, Paris, Nashville, Tampa , Florida, Mexico City, Scotland, Sydney, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Santa Clara , California, Foxborough , Massachusetts, Kansas City , Missouri, Coney, Melbourne, AFP, Lyon, France, Houston, Inglewood , California, Cincinnati, ”

☆ 11 AAPI celebrities who are changing Hollywood
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Mindy Kaling has created multiple successful shows. Mindy Kaling attends the 2024 Met Gala. After starring on "The Office" (which she also wrote for), Kaling co-created and starred in her own sitcom, "The Mindy Project," which aired for six seasons. Her Netflix series "Never Have I Ever" was a huge hit until it wrapped up in 2023. Kaling also co-created the animated series "Velma," which was almost universally hated … but got enough people hate-watching to greenlight a second season.

Persons: Mindy Kaling, Kevin Mazur, Kaling, Renee Rapp, Velma, Murray, Kate Hudson Organizations: Netflix, College Girls, Hulu, Los Angeles NBA

☆ Opinion: May is the month when we honor Asian Americans. Here’s what a lot of people get wrong
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Opinion Regina Kim | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —As we near the end of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, I can’t help but feel a bit disappointed. Regina Kim Courtesy Regina KimBut too often, efforts to honor the contributions of Asian Americans, however well-intentioned, fall short because people fail to differentiate between Asian Americans and Asian communities outside the US. A recent study by the Asian American Foundation found that over half of Americans can’t name a single famous Asian American. This may be one reason why so many Americans can’t name any Asian Americans of note. The media needs to make a conscientious effort to seek out, identify and spotlight Asian Americans — and not just during AANHPI Heritage Month.

Persons: Regina Kim, Peggy Gou —, AAPI, “, Mark Tuan, Audrey Nuna Michael Hickey, Laufey, who’ve, Daniel Anderson, Peggy Gou, Ali Wong Elyse Jankowski, Kat Turner, Sun, ” Turner, Steven Yeun Gregg DeGuire, wasn’t, Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh, Lulu Wang Michael Kovac, Mindy Kaling, Kevin Mazur, Lee Jung, jae, ” Oscar, Bong Joon Ho, Lulu Wang, ”, —, Steven Yeun, Bruno Mars, Olivia Rodrigo, Sarah Kinsley, Lyn Lapid, Audrey Nuna Organizations: Forbes, CNN, Billboard, AAPI, American, AANHPI, America, South, Korean, Asian American Foundation, Globe, Twitter, Facebook Locations: Hawaiian, American, “, Korean, Europe, America, Asia, Icelandic, South Korean, Hong Kong, Malaysian, keshi

☆ For Millennials, Living Alone Is Status Symbol Milestone
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-25 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | Rosalie Chan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

That's helping establish a new millennial milestone for some: Ditching roommates, moving out from the family home, and landing on living alone. Business Insider's analysis of American Community Survey microdata from IPUMS found that 10.5% of millennials lived alone in 2022. Per BI's analysis of American Community Survey data via IPUMS, 16% of millennials lived with at least one parent as of 2022. (The data doesn't specify if that means they're living with their parents or if their parents are living with them.) Subsidized solo livingSome lower-earning millennials are able to get assistance reaching the solo-living milestone — but it's not always easy.

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☆ Screw helping the NFL, Taylor Swift could save Broadway next
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Laura Wheatman Hill | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewTaylor Swift has such a major influence on the American economy she might just be able to revitalize Broadway. When Swift filed to trademark the phrase "Female Rage: The Musical" on May 11, fans began to wonder if she just might shift her talents to musical theater next. AdvertisementSwift is more than ready for Broadway — and the Eras Tour is proofThe Eras Tour is already quite a theatrical experience. Michael Campanella/TAS24/Getty ImagesAttending one of Swift's concerts on the Eras Tour is already pretty close to seeing a Broadway show. Swift has options if she does head to BroadwayTaylor Swift could star in her own Broadway show or just lend her writing chops to one.

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☆ Insider Today: Etihad Airways' 'apartment' seats
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) 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. Open House OpticsThis week's dispatchSkinny houses, big dramaAdvertisementCould you live in a 10-foot-wide house? That's the case for this skinny home, which was built out of spite because the neighbors didn't want the house built on a leftover residual lot. iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BIEtihad Airways' private 'apartments'Forget business class — Etihad Airways offers private "apartments," or rooms with a closing door, a couch that converts to a bed, and a reclining chair. Rory JonesBuilding a home in BaliDespite never visiting the Indonesian island, an Australian couple built an investment property in Bali.

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Here's what will likely be topics of discussion during Upfronts week, whether it's on stage, in the audience or in private. That dependsMedia companies just finished reporting quarterly earnings, which showed traditional TV is still lagging behind streaming and digital when it comes to ad revenue. Streaming advertising was up 22% across media companies, and now makes up 18% of total advertising. Tech companies including Snap , Roku , Google and Microsoft each saw digital advertising revenue make a comeback this past quarter. Streaming advertising revenue jumped 70%, but the overall number is much lower — just $175 million.

Persons: Kevin Mazur, David Zaslav, Tim Nollen, Mike Kemp, Bob Iger, YouTube's, Tom Hiddleston, Loki, Peacock, Hugh Johnston, Hulu —, NBCUniversal, LeBron James, Jevone Moore Organizations: Getty, Getty Images Media, Hollywood, Warner Bros, Discovery, Media, Upfronts, Macquarie, Tech, Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Disney, Amazon Prime, Amazon, National Football, YouTube, Nielsen, Comcast, Radio City Music Hall, ESPN, Madison, Warner Bros . Discovery, Max, Fox, Sports, NBA, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Crypto.com Arena Locations: Waterloo, London, United Kingdom, U.S, New York City, Hulu, Los Angeles

☆ Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin's Relationship Timeline
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +29 min

2009: Justin and Hailey met at a fan eventAccording to 234Star.com, Justin and Hailey first met at a fan event (for Justin, not Hailey) in 2009. February 2011: Hailey attended another Bieber Fever eventHailey Baldwin, Justin Bieber, and Steven Baldwin at the 2011 premiere of "Never Say Never." July 2015: Justin and Hailey got matching tattoosA post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber)In the summer of 2015, Justin and Hailey got matching "G" tattoos. May 5, 2018: Hailey attended the Met Gala with Shawn MendesShawn Mendes and Hailey Baldwin at the 2018 Met Gala. October 4, 2019: Hailey starred in Justin's music video for '10,000 Hours'Justin and Hailey Bieber in the "10,000 Hours" music video.

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