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☆ A ‘rebrand’ for Lilly Pulitzer takes the classic resort label back to its roots
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Diana Pearl | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

A new logo (and merchandising) for the resort brand Lilly Pulitzer aims to be both timely, and timeless. Pictured above, a Lilly Pulitzer store in Sarasota, Florida. But it maintains firm roots in Palm Beach. “Nothing is more rooted in a resort Americana aesthetic than Lilly Pulitzer,” said Robert Burke, chief executive of retail consultancy Robert Burke Associates. This year, in addition to the Badgley Mischka collaboration, it rolled out a team-up with Natalie’s Juice, selling bottles of orange juice featuring a custom Lilly Pulitzer sticker.

Persons: Lilly Pulitzer, —, Lilly, Lilly Pulitzer hasn’t, Donald Trump, John Greim, ”, Michelle Kelly, Badgley Mischka, ” Kelly, Lilly Pulitzer’s, Nili, Pulitzer, “ Lilly, Kelly, “ It’s, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Wendy Vanderbilt, Tommy Bahama, Johnny Was, Robert Burke, “, Robin Kramer, Burke Organizations: The, Fashion, CNN, Target, Hill, Apple, Palm Beach, Pulitzer, Oxford Industries, Robert, Robert Burke Associates, Natalie’s Locations: New York’s, Palm Beach , Florida, Sarasota , Florida, Philadelphia, Palm Beach, Cranston , Rhode Island

☆ Military Dog Handler Rates 8 Military Dog Scenes in Movies and TV
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Margaret Guzman | David Ibekwe | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Terry Adams Jr., a former US Army working dog handler, rates eight military dogs in movies and television shows for realism. Adams breaks down various breeds of military working dogs, particularly the Belgian Malinois, in the search-and-apprehension scenes in "SEAL Team" S1E7 and E14, the explosive-detection dog in "Megan Leavey," and the guard dogs in "John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum," with Keanu Reeves and Halle Berry. He also explains the safety protocols and realities of dog handling during warfare, such as detecting weapons and explosives in "Max," and "NCIS" S10E18, and the realities of post-traumatic stress disorder among retired military working dogs in "Dog," starring Channing Tatum. Adams has six years of experience as a military working dog handler for the US Army, as well as 10 years of experience handling and training civilian dogs. He is the founder and head trainer of Tactical K9, a facility for training civilian and military dogs.

Persons: Terry Adams Jr, Adams, Megan Leavey, John Wick, Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, —, Will Smith —, Channing Tatum Organizations: US Army, Tactical Locations: Belgian, Max, Afghanistan

☆ How the Cartels Launder Their Drug Money, According to a Former Agent
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Kyle Desiderio | Ju Shardlow | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Robert Mazur tells the full story of his time as a government agent investigating drug-money laundering. Mazur went undercover for the US Drug Enforcement Administration, the Internal Revenue Service intelligence division, and the Customs Service. In Operation C-Chase, Mazur successfully infiltrated the Medellín cartel by posing as a wealthy, mob-connected businessman named Robert Musella. At its peak, the Cali cartel is estimated to have produced 80% of the world's cocaine supply. It was controlled by Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela, Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela, Pacho Herrera, and José Santacruz Londoño.

Persons: Robert Mazur, Mazur, Robert Musella, Pablo Escobar's, Gonzalo Mora, Roberto Alcaino, Robert Baldasare, Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela, Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela, Pacho Herrera, Londoño, Bryan Cranston, John Leguizamo, Diane Kruger, B095BKWD8L Read Organizations: US Drug Enforcement Administration, Internal Revenue Service, Customs Service, New York Times, KYC Locations: Italian American, Cali

A Chinese business titan pleaded guilty on Monday to federal charges that he made more than $10,000 in straw donor contributions to political candidates — including, a person familiar with the case said, to a New York congressman and Mayor Eric Adams. Hui Qin, 56, of Old Westbury, N.Y., who was once listed on Forbes magazine’s list of billionaires, ran a now-defunct entertainment business called SMI Culture. Image Hui Qin Credit... ImaginechinaMr. Qin asked others to contribute to political campaigns of his choosing, and he agreed to reimburse them, in 2021 and 2022, according to prosecutors. The other figures who received donations were Representative Andrew Garbarino of Long Island and Allan Fung, a former mayor of Cranston, R.I., who ran for Congress, the person familiar with the case said. Both are Republicans, while Mr. Adams is a Democrat.

Persons: Eric Adams, Hui Qin, Imaginechina Mr, Qin, Andrew Garbarino, Allan Fung, Adams Organizations: Forbes, Congress Locations: New York, Old Westbury, N.Y, Manhattan, Qin, Long, Cranston, R.I

☆ High spirits in Hollywood: What’s behind the boom of celebrity liquor brands?
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-09 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

New York CNN —Why does actor Aaron Paul co-own a mezcal brand? Rob Kim/Getty Images for NYCWFFIt’s an “opportunity, to be honest,” Cranston told CNN. Celebrities are attractive to the spirits space because of their clout and connections, so the industry has “the door open. Four years later they sold the tequila brand to liquor giant Diageo for $1 billion, and the industry gold rush was on. The side of a Casamigos delivery truck promoting George Clooney and Rande Gerber's tequila brand in a 2015 photo.

Persons: Aaron Paul, Bryan Cranston, —, Niro, Issa Rae, Dwayne “, ” Johnson, Matthew, Camila McConaughey, Eva Longoria, Casa Del, Kendall Jenner, Shirley Temple, Warren Beatty, Rob Kim, ” Cranston, George Clooney, Rande Gerber, George Rose, Ryan Reynolds, Conor McGregor, Jose Cuervo, Michael Yanover, Yanover, Jeff Spicer, ” Lisa Hawkins, , Drizly, Dwayne Johnson, Mike Segar, ” Andrew Chrisomalis, Tequila, Ed Mundy, ” Mundy, Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Combs, Jennifer Lopez’s Delola, Lopez, she’s, Delola, Paul, Cranston, Dos, ” Applebee’s, ” Aaron Paul, CAA’s Yanover, “, There’s, Kylie Jenner, Kendall, It’s, I’ve Organizations: New, New York CNN, Hombres, Hollywood, Dos Hombres, Food Network New York, Food Network New York City Wine, Food Festival, CNN, Diageo, Aviation, UFC, Creative Artists Agency, ”, Reuters, Jefferies, Diddy, New York, New York City Wine, Applebee’s Locations: New York, Casa Del Sol, Food Network New York City, Hollywood, New York City, Iowa, Applebee’s

☆ ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Review: Trouble in Juniper City
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Claire Shaffer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The halfhearted search for Po’s replacement is cut short with the arrival of a thieving fox, Zhen (Awkwafina). As Po and Zhen set out for the Chameleon’s palace in faraway Juniper City, Po’s two guardians — his biological father, Li Shan (Bryan Cranston) and adopted father, Mr. Ping (James Hong) — follow him in comical pursuit. Witty gags abound (there’s a standout “bull in the china shop” sequence), and Black and Awkwafina make a charming lead duo, particularly when Po encounters the sights, sounds and bountiful food of Juniper City. Still, don’t expect a total downgrade: This is an enjoyable “Kung Fu Panda” movie, even if it’s missing some of the pizazz of the earlier ones. Kung Fu Panda 4Rated PG.

Persons: Viola Davis, Zhen, Li Shan, Bryan Cranston, Ping, James Hong, Po, Po’s, Angelina Jolie’s Tigress, Jackie Chan’s Monkey, Kung Fu Locations: Juniper City

☆ ‘Argylle’ review: Henry Cavill, John Cena and Dua Lipa play spies in Matthew Vaughn’s action comedy
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —After a trio of “Kingsman” movies, director Matthew Vaughn essentially hits the reset button with “Argylle,” another fun, highly stylized and less violent spy movie. Cast to the hilt, the film proves inventively twisty if a little convoluted, with the modest disclaimer that it’s not as good as the trailer makes it look. Bryce Dallas Howard and Sam Rockwell as an author and spy, respectively, in "Argylle." As Elly’s guide on this overwhelming journey, Rockwell steals the show, presenting a more human-scale spy who still does amazing things with smart-alecky wit and bravado. As noted, Vaughn’s work stands out for its energetic and playful approach to action, which is very much in evidence here.

Persons: Matthew Vaughn, Argylle, ”, Said, Elly Conway, Bryce Dallas Howard, Henry Cavill, James Bond, Dua, John Cena, Elly, Catherine O’Hara, she’s, Aidan, Sam Rockwell, Peter, Jason Fuchs, “, Bryan Cranston, Ariana DeBose, Sofia Boutella, Samuel L, Jackson, Rockwell, “ Napoleon, Kingsman ” Organizations: CNN, Apple Locations: Dua Lipa

☆ 'Argylle' is getting panned by critics who are calling it 'exceedingly hollow' and 'unbearably smug'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Sam Rockwell is a standout as an unconventional spy, but most of the cast is underused. Sam Rockwell as Aidan and Bryce Dallas Howard as Elly Conway in "Argylle." — Pete Hammond, Deadline"Most of the other supporting players — especially Cena and Samuel L. Jackson as yet another shadowy covert operative — appear in just enough scenes to make you wish their roles were more than glorified bit parts." — Matt Singer, Screen Crush"The overstuffed cast leaves legends like Samuel L. Jackson and Bryan Cranston mostly yelling in empty rooms." — Richard Lawson, Vanity Fair"You may go into 'Argylle' wondering, per the film's curiosity-baiting tagline, who is the real Agent Argylle?

Persons: Sam Rockwell, Aidan, Bryce Dallas Howard, Elly Conway, Peter, MARV, Matthew Vaughn, Pete Hammond, Cena, Samuel L, Jackson, — Matt Singer, Bryan Cranston, — Ben Travis, — Richard Lawson, assuredly, David Fear, Stone Organizations: Universal Pictures, Apple Locations: Ebbing , Missouri, Empire

☆ 'Breaking Bad': Cool Season One Details You Probably Missed
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Amory Rose | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

The address Walter mentions in his goodbye message is not where the actual White family home is located. Walter's address doesn't add up. NetflixWhen Walter (Bryan Cranston) thinks he'll be caught for the murder he commits on the pilot episode, he records a goodbye message for his family on Jesse's (Aaron Paul) camcorder. Although this is consistent with Walter's address on the show, as can be seen from the address on his house, this isn't t the location of the house used for filming. Despite changing the actual address to maintain the privacy of the home's real residents, fans have unfortunately still found and trespassed on the property.

Persons: Walter, Bryan Cranston, he'll, Aaron Paul Organizations: Netflix Locations: Arroyo Lane, Albuquerque , New Mexico

☆ Hollywood actors union ratifies new contract with studios
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

New York CNN —Members of SAG-AFTRA, the Hollywood actors union, have ratified a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents major studios and streamers, the union said on Tuesday. Hollywood actors and producers reached the tentative deal on November 8, after tumultuous negotiations throughout the year. The actors union strike ended on midnight after the deal was tentatively reached, tentatively concluding one of the most disruptive strikes in Hollywood’s history. But the actors’ contract negotiations didn’t last long, breaking down on October 11 before returning later in the month. On Wednesday, November 8, the actors union announced they had reached a tentative agreement, allowing actors to soon return to work.

Persons: Fran Drescher, ” AMPTP, Drescher, Bryan Cranston, ”, AFTRA, Justine Bateman, Matthew Modine —, “, we’re, Caitlin Dulany, you’re, Dulany, Bloods ” Organizations: New, New York CNN, SAG, Hollywood, Alliance, Television Producers, Writers Guild of America, didn’t, CNN, LA, AMPTP, Abbott, Bloods Locations: New York

In Iowa, where evangelical Christians dominate the first-in-the-nation Republican presidential caucuses, Rowland and other pastors are delivering a message meant to resonate both biblically and politically. While curbing abortion has for decades energized Christian conservatives like no other issue, the attack by Hamas and Israel's response have put new pressure on Republican candidates to hew not just to traditional Republican support for Israel but to beliefs rooted in the Bible. Some Christians support Israel due to Old Testament writings that Jews are God’s chosen people and that Israel is their rightful homeland. Some evangelicals believe Israel is key to an end-times prophecy that will bring about the return of the Christian messiah. Daniel Hummel, author of “Covenant Brothers: Evangelicals, Jews, and U.S.-Israeli Relations," said that Republican support for Israel has become a proxy for other conservative priorities, particularly on immigration.

Persons: Steve Rowland peered, Rowland, “ Israel, Israel, Joe Biden, “ We’ve, ”, Nikki Haley, Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump, Roe, Wade, Daniel Hummel, Haley, Ron DeSantis —, “, ” Hummel, Carolina Sen, Tim Scott, ” Scott, Scott, DeSantis, Joseph Brown, Netanyahu “, Brown, Marion, Vivek Ramaswamy, Ramaswamy, Brad Cranston, ” Ann Trimble Ray, ” Rowland, they've, Tiffany Stanley Organizations: Sun, of Christ, Republican, Iowa, GOP, South, United Nations, The Associated Press, “, Brothers, Trump, Florida Gov, Trump Republican Party, Baptist Church, Heritage Baptist Church, CNN, Associated Press Locations: NEWTON, Iowa, Des Moines, Altoona, Israel, Iran, South Carolina, Cedar Rapids, White, U.S, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, It's, Carolina, Newton, Washington , Iowa, Burlington , Iowa, Gaza, Trump, , Iowa, Washington

☆ Shein, the fast fashion darling mulling a U.S. IPO, opens up about forced labor, data privacy
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +16 min

The committee is investigating Shein over concerns that Uyghur forced labor is being used in its supply chain and has gone undetected because of the de minimis provision. The committee has not yet drawn conclusions about forced labor in Shein's supply chain. When asked about claims of forced labor in Shein's supply chain, Claure told CNBC he doesn't "believe those allegations are correct." However, forced labor can still show up in other parts of the supply chain, said Chloe Cranston, the head of thematic advocacy programmes at Anti-Slavery International. In 2022, 11% of audits turned up "zero tolerance violations," including child labor, forced labor and wage violations, and 28 suppliers were terminated as a result, according to the company.

Persons: Elham Ataeiazar, Shein, Donald Tang, Matt Kennedy, they're, they've, Mike Gallagher, Elise Stefanik, Steve Scalise, Chip Somodevilla, we're, Marcelo Claure, Claure, Ralph Lauren, Rupert Hodges, Oritain, Chloe Cranston, Cranston, It's, it's, Shang, Jin Wei, Wei, Austin Knudsen, Chris Xu, Jade Gao, Knudsen, Gary Gensler Organizations: Wall, Bear, Chinese Communist Party, U.S, Renaissance Capital, CNBC, Bloomberg, Nike, Adidas, Republican National Committee, Washington , D.C, D.C, Target, Costco, Visual China, Getty, Workers, Columbia University's, Communist, CCP, Microsoft, AFP, U.S . Securities, Exchange Locations: Bear Stearns, U.S, China, Beijing, Xinjiang, Washington ,, Washington, Singapore, Nanjing, United States, Chinese, Guangzhou, Brazil, Turkey, India, Mexico, Montana

The legendary rock band, which has won 22 Grammys, performed for two hours inside the massive, state-of-the-art spherical venue with crystal-clear audio. Throughout the night, there were a plethora of attractive visuals — including kaleidoscope images, a burning flag and Las Vegas’ skyline, taking the more than 18,000 attendees on U2’s epic musical journey. Bono then paid homage to the late Elvis Presley, who was a Las Vegas entertainment staple. … Can you hear us?”The U2 frontman pointed into the crowd and shouted out Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Jimmy Iovine. The band closed its first Sphere concert with “Beautiful Day," which one three Grammys in 2001.

Persons: Bono, kneeled, ”, Adam Clayton, Bram van den Berg, Elvis Presley, Elvis, “, It’s, Oprah, LeBron James, Matt Damon, Andre Agassi, Ava DuVernay, Josh Duhamel, Jason Bateman, Jon Hamm, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Oscar de la Hoya, Henrik Lundqvist, Flav, Diplo, Dakota Fanning, Orlando Bloom, Mario Lopez, ” Bono, Paul McCartney, Macca, James Dolan’s, Dolan, Jim Dolan, Shea, Dre, Snoop Dogg, Jimmy Iovine, Jimmy Buffett’s, Larry Mullen Jr, Bram van den, Mullen, Berg, ” Berg Organizations: LAS VEGAS, Garden, New York Knicks, Rangers Locations: Las, Vegas, Las Vegas, Elvis, ”, Madison, Berg

Republican candidates are gearing up for the second GOP presidential debate, as they look to chip away at former President Donald Trump’s comfortable lead with less than four months before the first nominating contest. After a raucous first debate in Milwaukie last month, the candidates are set to return to the debate stage for a two-hour event at 9 p.m. To qualify for the second debate, a candidate must poll at least 3% in two national polls or 3% in one national poll and one poll from an early state poll in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada or South Carolina, according to rules set by the Republican National Committee. In addition to the polling and fundraising requirements, the candidates must also have taken a loyalty pledge in order to participate in the debate, which all eight candidates who participated in the first debate completed. With that pledge, which has been somewhat controversial among the candidates, GOP presidential hopefuls must sign a statement that they will support the eventual Republican nominee.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Trump, Donald Trump, Julie Bennett, Ron DeSantis, Rebecca S, Gratz, Tim Scott, Charles Krupa, Nikki Haley, Alex Brandon, Vivek Ramaswamy, Michael M, Chris Christie, Doug Burgum, Scott Olson, Mike Pence, Jacquelyn Martin, Asa Hutchinson, Larry Elder, Perry Johnson, SERGIO FLORES, Ryan Binkley, Will Hurd, Steve Laffey Organizations: Republican National Committee, Republican, Trump –, Donald Trump Former, The Washington, Getty, United Nations, New Jersey, Asa Hutchinson Former Arkansas, Larry Elder Conservative, AFP, Ryan Binkley Business, Cranston Locations: Milwaukie, Simi Valley , California, Iowa , New Hampshire , Nevada, South Carolina, Ron DeSantis Florida, Carolina, New, Dakota, Texas, Rhode Island

☆ Biden told Maui wildfire survivors that he can relate, citing a small fire he had in his kitchen in 2004
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

President Joe Biden met with survivors of the Maui wildfires in Lahaina on Monday. He told the audience that he could relate to them because his house caught on fire in 2004. But according to news reports at the time, the blaze was small and contained to his kitchen. Biden described how lightning struck a pond by his Delaware home, hitting a wire, and coming up underneath his home into the heating and air conditioning ducts. Last year, he also told survivors of Hurricane Ian in Florida that he "lost an awful lot of" his Delaware home in the fire, per The New York Times.

Persons: Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Jill, Biden Organizations: Service, Associated Press, New York Times, Fire Company, New York Post Locations: Maui, Lahaina, Wall, Silicon, Delaware, Lahaina —, Washington ,, Hurricane, Florida, Cranston

[1/2] SAG-AFTRA actors and Writers Guild of America (WGA) writers walk the picket line outside Disney Studios in Burbank, California, U.S., July 25, 2023. The growth of artificial intelligence has been a key issue for union members, who fear that it could replace their creative input. "Nothing is more important to this company than its relationships with the creative," Iger said on a call discussing Disney's quarterly results on Wednesday. Iger, who returned to Disney as CEO last year, did not say how he would help bring the strikes to an end. Under Iger, Disney has created a task force to study artificial intelligence and how it can be applied across the company, Reuters reported on Tuesday.

Persons: Mike Blake, Walt Disney, Bob Iger, Iger, Bryan Cranston, Danielle Broadway, Dawn Chmielewski, Mary Milliken, Leslie Adler Organizations: Writers Guild of America, Disney Studios, REUTERS, Hollywood, Disney, SAG, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Burbank , California, U.S, Iger

☆ Mark Margolis, Scene Stealer from ‘Breaking Bad,’ Dies at 83
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( Alex Williams | More About Alex Williams | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

But no role made him as instantly recognizable to millions of viewers as his Hector in Vince Gilligan’s critically acclaimed AMC series “Breaking Bad,” starring Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn and Giancarlo Esposito, and its prequel, “Better Call Saul,” with Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn. The role, in “Breaking Bad,” brought him an Emmy nomination in 2012 for outstanding guest actor in a dramatic series. His Hector, or Tio, was indelible. Despite his lack of dialogue in “Breaking Bad,” Mr. Margolis proved a scene stealer from his wheelchair, his eyes bulging, his face trembling with rage, despite the nasal cannula pumping oxygen up his nose and his palm furiously banging his bell, taped to an arm of the chair, whenever he needed attention. “I tell people I’m the second-most famous bell ringer after Quasimodo,” he said in a 2016 interview with Vulture, New York magazine’s culture site.

Persons: Hector, Vince Gilligan’s, ”, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Giancarlo Esposito, Saul, Bob Odenkirk, Rhea Seehorn, Walter White, Cranston, ” Mr, Margolis, “, Quasimodo Locations: New Mexico, , New York

☆ Mark Margolis, ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’ actor, dead at 83
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Mark Margolis, a veteran actor known for his performances on “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” has died, his son, actor and Knitting Factory Entertainment CEO Morgan Margolis, told CNN in a statement. Margolis received an Emmy nomination in 2012 for portraying Hector “Tio” Salamanca in “Breaking Bad.” Tio, a fan-favorite character, was a former cartel enforcer who communicated using a brass bell attached to his wheelchair. The fact that he didn’t have any words was not an issue for me,” Margolis told Time in 2013 of the role. Insecure is probably the word.”Margolis joked about being known for his “Breaking Bad” bell-ringing skills when he was hired to be in a commercial for an Apple watch app. Later on Friday, Cranston posted a tribute to Margolis on Instagram, writing, “Mark Margolis was a really good actor and a lovely human being.

Persons: Mark Margolis, Saul, ”, Morgan Margolis, Margolis, Hector “ Tio ”, ” Tio, Tio, ” Margolis, “, Ventura, Oz, Darren Aronofsky, Stella Adler, ’, ’ ” Margolis, Vulture, Quasimodo, It’s, Saul ”, Jonathan Banks, Jacqueline, Cranston, Instagram, “ Mark Margolis, ” Cranston, ” Aronofsky Organizations: CNN, Knitting Factory Entertainment, Mount Sinai, Apple Locations: New York City, Hector “ Tio ” Salamanca, “, New Mexico, New York

☆ 55 Years and Thousands of Martinis Later, a Last Last Call at Sardi’s
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-01 | by ( Julie Besonen | Lanna Apisukh | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Earlier this year, Mr. Petrsoric, 78, was working alone around 10 p.m. when 60 or so people filed in after Broadway shows let out. He found himself going back into machine mode, a calm beacon of cocktail efficiency. He expressed his amazement, which Mr. Petrsoric subtly acknowledged, with a hand placed gently to his heart. While he appreciated the accolade, he gives the same polite treatment to the star-struck as to stars like Mr. Broderick, as well as cast members, directors, producers, lyricists and composers from nearby productions. It goes to your brain, and then you see it’s not forever and you’ve got to come down to earth.”Trying to squeeze stories from Mr. Petrsoric while he is on duty rarely bears fruit.

Persons: Petrsoric, Matthew Broderick, Mr, Broderick, Joe, Wes Anderson’s, — Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig, Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost, Uma Thurman, Ethan Hawke, Maya Hawke, Tom Hanks, Bill Murray, Adrien Brody, Bryan Cranston, Jeff Goldblum, Jason Schwartzman — Mr, “ I’m, ”, “, Lucille Ball, It’s, you’ve, swiveling Organizations: Broadway

☆ The Fed’s Swiftonomics, North Korea re-emerges and hot labor summer
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

The Fed is set to raise rates again but people are still splashing the cash. North Korea rolls out the red carpet for Russia and China. Plus, striking Bryan Cranston sends Hollywood bosses a message as the United States’ summer of strikes rolls on. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. Further ReadingNorth Korea to welcome China and Russia with military display after pandemic isolationMorning Bid: Markets brace for Fed decision, earnings floodUPS, union avert strike with planned 5-year deal, more payOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Bryan Cranston Organizations: Apple, Google, Reuters, Hollywood, Thomson, Reading Locations: North Korea, Russia, China, United States, Reading North Korea

☆ Bryan Cranston calls out Bob Iger at striking actors' rally
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Mike SegarNEW YORK, July 25 (Reuters) - Emmy-winning "Breaking Bad" actor Bryan Cranston rallied a crowd of striking Hollywood actors on Tuesday with comments directed at Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) Chief Executive Bob Iger. Iger angered members of the SAG-AFTRA actors union this month by saying their demands for a labor contract with higher pay and limits on use of artificial intelligence were "unreasonable." At a rally in Times Square in New York near Disney's ABC News studio, Cranston said the actors had "a message for Mr. The actors' union has asked for a requirement that studios obtain consent to use a star's digital image, among other protections. "We will not have you take away our right to work and earn a decent living," Cranston said in his remarks directed at Iger.

Persons: Bryan Cranston, Steve Buscemi, Brendan Fraser, F, Murray Abraham, Jill Hennessy, Mike Segar, Bob Iger, Iger, Cranston, Lisa Richwine, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: SAG, Times, REUTERS, Walt Disney Co, Disney's ABC, Hollywood, Alliance, Television Producers, Disney, Netflix Inc, Thomson Locations: Manhattan, New York City , New York, U.S, New York, Disney's, Hollywood, Iger

☆ Russian businessman loses appeal against UK over detained superyacht
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-21 | by ( Sam Tobin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Detained Russian-owned superyacht Phi is seen in West India and Millwall Docks in London, Britain March 29, 2022. REUTERS/Tom Nicholson/File PhotoLONDON, July 21 (Reuters) - A wealthy Russian businessman on Friday lost a legal challenge against Britain over the detention of his $50 million superyacht. Sergei Naumenko's 58.5 metre yacht Phi was detained in London under the government's Russian sanctions in March 2022, the first time the regulations had been used to detain a ship. He said he was targeted simply because he was a wealthy Russian, despite the fact that he had no involvement in Russian politics or any connection with Putin. Cranston accepted Shapps was wrong to describe Naumenko as a friend of Putin, but said it was "excusable political hyperbole".

Persons: Tom Nicholson, Sergei Naumenko's, Grant Shapps, Vladimir Putin, Naumenko, Putin, Judge Ross Cranston, Mr Naumenko, Cranston, Shapps, Paul Dickie, Sam Tobin, Philippa Fletcher Organizations: Millwall Docks, REUTERS, Britain, Phi, St, Britain's Department of Transport, London's, Thomson Locations: Russian, West India, London, Britain, St Kitts, Nevis, Ukraine, Russia

☆ Opinion | Can Social Security Be Fixed Forever?
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-03 | by ( Peter Coy | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

In 1983, the main Social Security trust fund came within months of being exhausted. Max Richtman, the president and chief executive of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, told me he thinks it’s too long. He wrote in a recent Substack post that even 75 years isn’t long enough to look ahead. That’s three times the size of the gap in today’s dollars when projecting ahead 75 years. Making Social Security safe for only 75 years effectively assumes that all beneficiaries will “conveniently expire” at the end of the 75th year and so won’t need checks, he said.

Persons: Alan Greenspan, Max Richtman, it’s, ”, “, he’d, Laurence Kotlikoff, I’ve, there’s, Steve Laffey, Kotlikoff, aren’t, ” Laffey Organizations: Social Security, National Committee, Preserve Social Security, Boston University Locations: Cranston, R.I

☆ ‘Asteroid City’ Review: Our Town and Country
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-15 | by ( Manohla Dargis | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

“Asteroid City,” the latest from Wes Anderson, is filled with the assiduous visuals, mythic faces and charming curiosities that you expect from this singular filmmaker. It’s partly set in 1955 in a fictional Southwest town, a lonely four corners with a diner, gas station and motor inn. Palm trees and cactuses stipple the town, and reddish buttes rise in the distance. It opens in black-and-white on an unnamed television host (Bryan Cranston, severe and mustachioed) in a studio. It looks like a film, a meticulous, detailed, visually balanced wide-screen Wes Anderson one.

Persons: Wes Anderson, Anderson, Bryan Cranston, that’s, Edward Norton, Thornton Wilder’s, John Deere, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda, Tom Hanks, Adrien Brody Organizations: Tilda Swinton Locations: Southwest, Asteroid

☆ As Republican contenders start to line up for the White House in 2024, Social Security may be key issue
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Proposal for 'modern version' of Social SecurityThe Social Security plan Laffey would implement throws out the traditional approaches of tax increases or benefit cuts. Currently, workers and employers each pay 6.2% on up to $160,200 in wages toward Social Security. "It's a modern version of Social Security," Kotlikoff said. The idea of rethinking the way Social Security funds are invested has come up before. Andrew Biggs, who worked in the White House on Social Security reform at the time and who is now a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, remembers the proposal did not come close to succeeding, even as Social Security still had surpluses and Republicans controlled both houses of Congress.

Persons: Alex Durante, Durante, Laurence Kotlikoff, Kotlikoff, Laffey, Morgan Keegan, Steve Laffey, Ed Jones, Cranston, George W, Bush, Andrew Biggs, Biggs, Biden Organizations: iStock, Social Security, Social Security's, Lawmakers, Washington, Tax, Foundation, Social, Boston University, U.S, Senate, Republican, Afp, Getty, Wall, today's Social Security, American Enterprise Institute, Democratic, Lake Research Partners, Trump, Alafaya Locations: Cranston , Rhode Island, Rhode Island, Colorado, America, Cranston, Orlando , Florida

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