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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."

Persons: —, Penelope Featherington, Nicola Coughlan, Colin Bridgerton's, Luke Newton, Francesa Bridgerton, Hannah Dodd, Francesca, Dodd, Jess Brownell, Zak Ford, Williams, Lord Remington, Dolores Stowell, Kitty Devlin, Queen Charlotte, Golda Rosheuvel, Dolores, Lady Stowell, Sophie Woolley, Penelope, Colin ., Whistledown —, Michelle Birkby, — Chanel 🏒, emington,, ady, ord, J, ady V, eason, ord J ohn, ong, ohn, tirling, ove, ike Organizations: Service, Business, Netflix, ust Locations: isible

☆ '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."

Persons: Colin, Jess Brownell, —, Colin Bridgerton, Penelope Featherington, Luke Newton, Penelope, Nicola Coughlan, Julia Quinn's, Bridgerton, Archer Marsh Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Heads-up, Apple and the rest of Big Tech: Disney wants better app store deals.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Peter Kafka | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Speaking at an investor conference this week, Iger said he's giving up too much money to the Big Tech app stores that distribute Disney-owned streamers like Hulu and Disney+. "Unlike Netflix, we distribute largely through third-party app stores. App stores and app distribution are a meaningful part of many tech companies' business plans. It's also possible that Disney won't need to leave third-party app stores — or threaten to leave — in order to save money. Maybe one of them will include a way to take a bit less from one of the world's biggest video companies.

Persons: Bob Iger, Iger, Michael Nathanson, I've, It's Organizations: Disney, Apple, Google, Big Tech, Hulu, Business, Netflix, signups

☆ Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Netflix, Tesla, Intel, Robinhood & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Piper Sandler reiterates Nvidia as overweight Piper said it's sticking with its overweight rating heading into earnings next week. JPMorgan reiterates Netflix as overweight JPMorgan said it's sticking with its overweight rating following Netflix's upfront advertising presentation. Our price target moves to $340, reflecting channel commentary and recent multiple appreciation." JMP reiterates Robinhood as market outperform JMP said it's sticking with its market outperform on the stock trading company. "We are upgrading Wayfair Inc. to BUY from HOLD, with a price target of $83."

Persons: Piper Sandler, Piper, NVDA, Blackwell, Wolfe, underperform Wolfe, Houghton, it's, Truist, JMP, Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Dell, DELL, Wells, Jack, Tesla, Raymond James, Wolfe Alpha, SharkNinja, Argus Organizations: Citi, Nvidia, JPMorgan, Netflix, Intel, Energy, Networks, FedEx, UBS, Texas, RBC, Holdings, Devices, Alpha, AMD, " Bank of America, Bank of America, of America, Wayfair Inc Locations: 2H25, Asia, China

☆ The end of 'Bridgerton' season three, part one features a book fan-favorite carriage scene between Penelope and Colin. Here's how the TV show compares.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In the new season of "Bridgerton," one of Netflix's most popular franchises, Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) is moving on from her hopeless crush on her close friend Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton). Even ahead of the season, "Bridgerton" fandom was freaking out when a teaser clip hinted at a mirror sex scene from the book. Though Lady Whistledown has retired, London's society, the Ton, is trying to reveal her identity to win Lady Danbury's bounty of £1,000. AdvertisementThis change may mean there's a rocky road ahead for PolinNicola Coughlan stars as Penelope Featherington in season three of "Bridgerton." "Bridgerton" season three, part two, premieres on June 13.

Persons: —, Penelope Featherington, Nicola Coughlan, Colin Bridgerton, Luke Newton, Colin, Penelope, Bridgerton, Lady Whistledown Colin, Liam Daniel, Whistledown, Lady Whistledown, Lady Danbury's, Cressida Twombley, Twombley's, Lady Featherington, Polin Nicola Coughlan, Laurence Cendrowicz, Madame Delacroix, Kathryn Drysdale, Eloise Bridgerton, Claudia Jessie, Eloise, Cressida Cowper, Jessica Madsen Organizations: Service, Business, Netflix Locations: Colin's, London

AdvertisementWarning: Spoilers for the first four episodes of "Bridgerton" season 3 and the book "Romancing Mr. Bridgerton" ahead. AdvertisementHannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton on season three, episode two of "Bridgerton." Season 3 should've built on 'Queen Charlotte' moreQueen Charlotte and Lady Danbury are underutilized so far in season three. Cressida's story is one of the best parts of the season so farCressida Cowper is given more depth in "Bridgerton" this season. "Bridgerton" season three, part two premieres June 16 on Netflix.

Persons: —, Caralynn Matassa, Palmer Haasch, Adekaiyero —, Bridgerton, Penelope, Colin, schtick, Luke Newton doesn't, Luke, Caralynn, Jonathan Bailey, Palmer, that's, I'm, Eloise, Cressida, Debling, Lord Debling doesn't, Polin, they've, he's, Liam Daniel, Netflix Palmer, — they're, Kanthony, Anthony, Kate, Anthony didn't, Daphne, Simon, Benedict whoring, Benedict, Lady Tilley Arnold, Lady Tilley, Francesca, John, Kilmartin, Hannah Dodd, Francesca Bridgerton, Fran, Hannah, Violet, Claudia Jessie, I've, Charlotte, Lady, Laurence Cendrowicz, Lady Danbury, Queen Charlotte, Golda Rosheuvel, they'd, Danbury, Lord Marcus, Lady Danbury haven't, Lady Featherington, Lord Debling, Featherington, Polly Walker, it's, Will Mondrich, Mondrich, Jean Page's, Alice, Will, doesn't, Cressida Cowper, Lady Whistledown, we've Organizations: Service, Business, —, Netflix Locations: Polin's, Lady Danbury, Queen, Lady, India

☆ This under-the-radar tech stock will get a boost from Netflix's new advertising strategy
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A little-known technology stock could win big from Netflix 's shift in advertising strategy. The streaming giant announced Wednesday that it plans to debut its own advertising platform and partner with companies such as The Trade Desk and Magnite as its global ad-tier reaches 40 million monthly subscribers worldwide. While the partnership may take time to ramp up, Citi's Ygal Arounian estimates that it could add $500 million in 2025 gross billings to The Trade Desk. Every 10% of business funneled through The Trade Desk by 2026 could generate 2% upside to revenues, he estimates. "We also highlight TTD's scarcity value as the only scaled independent [demand-side platform] and its leadership in the highly-coveted CTV category."

Persons: Piper Sandler, Matt Farrell, Farrell, Morgan Stanley's Matthew, Chris Kuntarich Organizations: Netflix, billings, The, CTV, UBS

☆ Google's Android chief says AI will change what smartphones can do and reset the battle with Apple for mobile supremacy
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Alistair Barr | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

This job also includes Android TV, Android Auto, and new augmented and mixed-reality technology. With Google's new Gemini AI models, "we can do things that have never been possible on smartphones," he added. The "System UI" levelThis is possible because Google has baked Gemini AI models and assistant technology into the "System UI" level on Android devices. However, he stressed that this doesn't mean the company can't build unique experiences on Android devices, including many new AI experiences. This works through a combination of Google Search, Gemini AI technology, and Android — something that's not possible on any other platform, Samat said.

Persons: —, Sameer Samat, Zak Brown, Samat, He's, It's, Gemini Organizations: Service, Google, Android Ecosystems, Android, Android Auto, Business, Apple, Samsung, Gemini

Netflix's cheaper, ad-supported tier has amassed 40 million global monthly active users, the company said Wednesday. That's nearly double the 23 million figure the streaming giant shared in January. The company also said it would launch its own advertising platform and no longer partner with Microsoft for that technology. The tech giant will remain a programmatic advertising partner, but will also be joined by other ad tech companies including The Trade Desk, Google Display & Video 360 and Magnite. The streaming giant joined its media peers for the second time in making an annual pitch to lock in advertising for its platform.

Persons: That's, Ted Sarandos, Sarandos Organizations: Microsoft, Netflix, National Football League, CNBC, NFL Locations: Canada, U.S

☆ Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Netflix, Dell, GM, SunPower, Alphabet, Nio, Tesla, Exxon & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Wednesday: UBS reiterates Nvidia as buy UBS said it's standing by its buy rating heading into Nvidia earnings next week. Wells Fargo names Natera a top pick Wells said the fertilizer company is a new top pick at the firm. Morgan Stanley resumes Exxon as overweight Morgan Stanley resumed coverage of the stock and says it has "attractive growth at a compelling valuation." Morgan Stanley reiterates Palo Alto as overweight Morgan Stanley said it's bullish on shares of Palo Alto heading into earnings next week. Morgan Stanley names Dell a top pick Morga Stanley raised its price target on the stock and says it remains a best idea.

Persons: it's, Cantor Fitzgerald, Tesla, Canto, Tesla's, Wells, CTVA, KeyBanc, TD Cowen, Janus Henderson, Morgan Stanley, Palo, Bernstein, Mills, Campbell, underperform Bernstein, Wolfe, SunPower, Dell, Morga Stanley, Stephens, Truist, Oppenheimer, Will, DA Davidson Organizations: UBS, Nvidia, " Bank of America, Bank of America, Alphabet's, Google, JPMorgan, China, Deutsche Bank downgrades, Deutsche, Fair, Six, Sciences, NTR, Netflix, Energy, Palo Alto, Palo, Food, Tech, Barclays, General Motors, Holdings, ALC, Apple, Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference, Will Apple, Walmart, D.A Locations: OW, Palo Alto, U.S

☆ Why Netflix's new NFL deal has some sports fans crying foul
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Netflix secured a three-season deal with the NFL to air two games on Christmas. The deal boosts the streamer's ad business, appealing to advertisers seeking live sports audiences. NFL games will now be spread across seven platforms, potentially raising costs for fans. AdvertisementScore one for Netflix, which just announced a three-season deal with the NFL and will show two of the league's games on Christmas this year. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: — Organizations: Netflix, NFL, Service, Business

☆ Here's how old the stars of 'Bridgerton' are compared to their characters' ages
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

In the show, the Bridgerton kids and their friends range from 12 to 32 years old. AdvertisementOne of Netflix's biggest hits of all time is the TV series "Bridgerton," based on the Julia Quinn Regency-era romance novels of the same name. "Bridgerton's" first two seasons were hugely popular for the streamer, as was the spin-off series "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story." Now, Netflix's merch store is filled with "Bridgerton" products, including T-shirts, jewelry, tea sets, tiaras, and artwork. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, Julia Quinn Regency, Charlotte Organizations: Service, Netflix's, Business

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

☆ From Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight to NFL games, Netflix interest in live sports is rising
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-12 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

The company has also leaned into live comedy shows, broadcasting a slew of events including the recent roast of Tom Brady. But on its most recent earnings call in April, co-CEO Ted Sarandos said Netflix isn't "anti-sports, but pro-profitable growth." Conway teaches courses about sports leadership and management, and he spent much of his career as a marketing executive for two Major League Baseball teams. Over the past few years, Apple has bought the rights to air Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer games. CNBC reported last year that Netflix, as well as Amazon, Apple, Comcast's NBCUniversal/Peacock, had expressed potential interest in a contract.

Persons: Rafael Nadal, Tom Brady, Sarandos, Ted Sarandos, Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, Marty Conway, Conway, Needham, Laura Martin, Martin, Brandon Katz, Katz, NBCUniversal, Peacock, William Mao, Octagon, Tyson, Paul, Mao Organizations: Netflix, WWE, Georgetown University, Major League Baseball, Apple, Disney, Warner Bros . Discovery, Fox, Warner Bros, Major League Soccer, National Football League, National Basketball Association, CNBC, NFL, NBA, Comcast

☆ Insider Today: Hair transplants in Istanbul
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-11 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

On the agenda today:This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. But first: Where did Mother's Day brunch come from? Austin Melonie Carroll / Getty ImagesThis week's dispatchMother's Day brunchAdvertisementIt's Mother's Day tomorrow — a holiday that can be joyful for many, but also difficult and emotional for others. For those celebrating the holiday, I have a feeling you might be doing something that just feels synonymous with Mother's Day: brunching. I asked Business Insider lifestyle correspondent Anneta Konstantinides for her thoughts — and whether she has any brunch tips.

Persons: —, Austin Melonie Carroll, Anneta Konstantinides, Ina Garten's, Matteo Colombo, Dia Dipasupil, Abanti Chowdhury, Pine, That's, Chris Pine's, Charles Tyrwhitt, Chelsea Jia Feng, Reginald Ferguson, Tyler Le, Anne Rice's, Brooke Shields, Von Erich Organizations: Service, Business, Mother's, Taj, Lionsgate, Paramount, Warner Bros, Dia, Getty, Denzel, Casio, Chelsea, BI, AMC Locations: Town, South Africa, United States, Istanbul, Denzel Washington, Patagonia

☆ Netflix's 'Cooking Up Murder' tells the story of a chef who killed his girlfriend. Here's where César Román is now.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"Cooking Up Murder" tells the story of Spanish chef César Román, who murdered his girlfriend, Heidi Paz. The chef killed Paz in 2018, and he then moved to Madrid using a fake name. AdvertisementNetflix's "Cooking Up Murder" tells the story of Spanish chef César Román, who killed his girlfriend, Heidi Paz, in 2018. NetflixIn the series, Román alleges that Paz was killed by a gang in connection to a cocaine deal gone wrong. Advertisement"I cannot turn back time, something I would like more than anything in the world," Román wrote.

Persons: César Román, Heidi Paz, Paz, —, Dr, Ruth Tully, dismembering, Román, he's, God, Jesus Christ, Heidi's, Alexis Socias, El Pais Organizations: Service, Netflix, Madrid Metropolitan, Román, Soto, Soto del Real Penitentiary, Spanish, El Pais Locations: Madrid, Spanish, Zaragoza, Spain, Soto del

☆ Jerry Seinfeld asked Chris Rock to recreate the Will Smith Oscars slap for his Netflix movie. Rock turned him down.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Jerry Seinfeld tried to get Chris Rock to recreate the moment Will Smith slapped him. Seinfeld told a podcast he tried to involve Rock not long after the slap for his movie "Unfrosted." AdvertisementJerry Seinfeld said he wanted Chris Rock to recreate the moment Will Smith slapped him on the Oscar stage for his new movie "Unfrosted." In 2022, Smith walked onstage during the Oscars ceremony and slapped Rock after the comedian joked about the Smith's wife's bald head. Related stories"We shot that right after the Will Smith slap, and I was going to have somebody come up on the stage and have Chris punch him out as they got there," Seinfeld said.

Persons: Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Will Smith, Seinfeld, —, Smith, Rock, Dana Carvey, David Spade, Seinfeld's, Chris, Cedric, Carvey, Jada Pinkett Organizations: Service, Netflix, Rotten, Forbes

☆ Sexism, Cheating, and Nightclubs: Inside the Dark Heart of Chess
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Rob Price | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +18 min

Socialites are playing chess on "The Real Housewives of New York City." In 1990, according to the US Chess Federation, only 4% of chess players were women. Out in the world, chess' resurgence has been accompanied by a wave of new clubs and events. I made a pilgrimage to the Marshall Chess Club, a 109-year-old institution in Greenwich Village. The following evening, I went to an East Village bar and found a very different scene at Club Chess.

Persons: we'd, she'd, I'd, festers, Judit Polgár, Gary Kasparov, —, Juliana Gallin, Jennifer Shahade, Alejandro Ramírez, Ramírez —, Ramírez, Shahade, Levy, Hikaru Nakamura, Rey, Anna Cramling, Miguel Pereira, Cramling, Nakamura, Bill Withers, Frank Marshall, Alexander Luke Bahta —, athleisure, you've, it's, Magnus Carlsen, Hans Niemann, Carlsen, Niemann, Dean Mouhtaropoulos, I've, Kasparov, they're, Vladimir Kramnik, Chess.com, Kramnik, Fabiano Caruana, Dan Timbrell, doesn't Organizations: Mechanics ' Institute, Housewives, New, US Chess Federation, FIDE, Washington Post, Marshall Chess Club, Chess, The Guardian, New York, whacking, Computer, YouTube Locations: San Francisco, New York City, Berkeley , California, Greenwich Village, hipsters, American, East, Canadian, Romanian, Netherlands, It's, New York, Russian

☆ 'Baby Reindeer' viewers watched a stalking drama — then hunted down 'the real Martha Scott.' A psychologist explains why true crime turns us into armchair detectives.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

A psychologist told Business Insider why true crime turns viewers into armchair detectives. True crime blurs the line between real life and fictionRichard Gadd as Donny Dunn in "Baby Reindeer." AdvertisementThat's further complicated by some true crime audiences thinking they are helping to bring about justice by becoming armchair detectives. AdvertisementIn a piece published by The Guardian, titled "Why do women love true crime so much?" Ed Miller/NetflixThis raises the question of whether streaming services and TV networks are doing enough to protect those involved in true crime content.

Persons: —, Donny Dunn, Richard Gadd, Martha, Gadd, Martha Scott, He's, Piers Morgan, Fiona Harvey —, TikTok sleuths, Sean Foley, Foley, — sean foley, @SeanFoleyJ, Nicola Bulley, Andrew Snowden, Ed Miller, Ruth Tully, Tully, Nancy Jo Sales, influencers, Jessica Gunning, " Gadd, Benjamin King, it's, King, Errol Lindsay, Jeffrey Dahmer's, Jeffrey Dahmer, Rita Isbell, Netflix should've Organizations: Service, Rotten, Google, Netflix, Daily Mail, Police, Lancashire's Police, The Guardian, European, Research, Business Locations: British

☆ 'Baby Reindeer' star Richard Gadd said he struggles with 'toxic empathy' toward his stalker: 'I never saw someone who was a villain'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read preview"Baby Reindeer" star and creator Richard Gadd said he didn't see his stalker as a villain because he struggles with "toxic empathy" and blames the system for failing to help her. Related storiesHe said: "I think I struggle with a sort of toxic empathy problem where I feel a lot for people. AdvertisementDuring the Q&A session, Gadd touched on why he thinks "Baby Reindeer" resonated with audiences. "I'm not sure there's been a TV show like 'Baby Reindeer' that's kind of captured the dark difficulties and idiosyncrasies of life." He said: "But I think 'Baby Reindeer' has stood out so much because it goes back to something about the human condition, which is dark and difficult and challenging, and every human being is a mixture of good and bad."

Persons: —, Richard Gadd, Donny Dunn, Gadd, Martha Scott, Jessica Gunning, " Gadd, she's, ’, I'm, there's Organizations: Service, Netflix, Business, Hollywood, Independent Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Applebee's owner Dine Brands wants to steal fast-food customers with its deals
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Applebee's and IHOP owner Dine Brands thinks its deals can lure away fast-food customers who have grown frustrated with menu prices. The company reported first-quarter earnings that fell short of Wall Street's estimates, and both Applebee's and IHOP's same-store sales shrank more than expected. As Applebee's leans into value with a slate of promotions that includes the return of Dollaritas, Dine Brands CEO John Peyton is confident that the chain can beat out the fast-food chains vying for its customers. Applebee's isn't the only casual-dining chain taking aim at McDonald's and the rest of the fast-food category. "It's top of mind for so many people, and it's because they've grown up with Applebee's," Peyton said.

Persons: Dine, Applebee's, John Peyton, Burger, Peyton, Chris Kempczinski, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Beyonce Organizations: Dine Brands, CNBC, Peyton, Brinker International

☆ Kevin Spacey Responds to Claims of Sexual Assault by 9 New Victims
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewKevin Spacey has addressed new allegations of sexual assault brought to light in a documentary set to air in the UK. In a 98-minute interview with British journalist Dan Wootton, posted to X on Friday, Spacey commented on the claims made in the documentary. For others, including claims by actors Ruari Cannon and Danny De Lillo, who have waived their anonymity to give interviews about their experiences with Spacey to publications this weekend, Spacey denied any wrongdoing. A representative for Spacey did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider sent outside regular working hours. AdvertisementThe following year, a London court found Spacey not guilty on nine charges, including sexual assault, which were alleged to have been committed between 2001 and 2013 against four men.

Persons: —, Kevin Spacey, Spacey, Ryan, Dan Wootton, who's, “ I’ve, ”, Oscar, — Dan Wootton, it's, Ruari Cannon, Danny De Lillo, Melinda Sue Gordon, Lillo, Cannon, Anthony Rapp Organizations: Service, Hollywood, Business, Channel, ID, British, London's Old, Business Insider Locations: British, @danwootton, New York, London

☆ 'The Circle' used an AI player to create a bot witch hunt — and soon, we might all be defending our humanity online too
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Max is the first AI contestant on "The Circle" — he's literally a chatbot. Max is pretty boring, but having an AI in the game turned it into a robot witch hunt. But bringing an AI player into the mix reflects some of the future online trials we're likely to face — and some that are already happening. Netflix"The Circle's" AI player is Max, a chatbot masquerading as a 26-year-old veterinary intern from Wisconsin who describes himself as an "animal whisperer with a knack for making bad pottery, no cap." AdvertisementMaybe the funniest part about Max is that they gave him his own apartment, complete with throw pillows of his human face.

Persons: Max, —, Asimov, Lauren doesn't, He's, Griffin James, who's, Pippa, Steffi, Stephanie, Hill, OpenAI, Alistair Barr, Katie Notopoulos, I'm, Myles Organizations: Service, Netflix, Washington Post Locations: British, Wisconsin

☆ Tyler Stanaland and Alex Hall continue playing will-they-won't-they in 'Selling the OC' season 3 — and right now, it looks like they won't
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Over the course of the season, Tyler and Hall have multiple discussions about their relationship and at least one steamy kiss. Here's everything we know about whether Tyler and Hall are dating after "Selling the OC" season three. AdvertisementTyler and Hall's sexual tension ramped up on 'Selling the OC' season 2Tyler Stanaland and Alex Hall on "Selling the OC." Season 3 is filled with more indecisionAlex Hall and Tyler Stanaland continue to test the waters of a relationship on "Selling the OC" season 3. Tyler Stanaland and Alex Hall on "Selling the OC."

Persons: —, Tyler Stanaland, Alex Hall, Tyler's, Brittany Snow, Tyler, Terence Patrick, Gio Helou, Hall, Brandi Marshall, Polly Brindle, Polly, wouldn't, costars, Hall's, he's, flakiness, doesn't, it's, Tudum Organizations: Service, Group, Business, Hall, Netflix, Oppenheim Locations: Cabo, Fiji, Australia, San Diego, Nashville, Vegas, London, Italy

☆ Netflix's 'The Asunta Case' is a true story. Here's what happened to the couple who killed their adopted 12-year-old daughter.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Asunta Basterra Porto's adoptive parents killed her in 2013 when she was 12. Alfonso Basterra and Rosario Porto were found guilty of killing their daughter in 2016. AdvertisementA couple who murdered their 12-year-old daughter years after adopting her is the focus of the new Netflix series: "The Asunta Case." Rosario Porto (Candela Peña), a lawyer, and journalist Alfonso Basterra (Tristán Ulloa), adopted Asunta Basterra Porto from China in 2001 and took her back to Spain. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Asunta Basterra, Alfonso Basterra, Rosario Porto, —, Tristán Ulloa Organizations: Rosario, Netflix, Service, Basterra, Business Locations: Basterra Porto, China, Spain, Spanish, Santiago de Compostela

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