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☆ Prince Harry takes aim at royal family ahead of bombshell memoir release
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-08 | by ( Leila Sackur | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

LONDON — Prince Harry will deliver another highly publicized blow to Britain's royal family Sunday, in a pair of TV interviews two days before the publication of his much-anticipated memoir. In conversations with Tom Bradby, a news presenter at British broadcaster ITV, and with Anderson Cooper on CBS' “60 Minutes,” Harry is expected to shed more light on the acrimonious royal split. Timed to coincide with the release of his autobiography, “Spare,” trailers from both interviews show Harry accusing his family of fueling negative news coverage about him and his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. In the memoir Harry accuses his brother of physically attacking him during an argument over his marriage to Meghan. The two first outlined their side of the story in their bombshell interview with media mogul Oprah Winfrey, accusing members of the family of racism.

☆ Prince Harry in new interview: 'They’ve shown absolutely no willingness to reconcile'
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-02 | by ( Julianne Mcshane | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Prince Harry is defending his decision to speak out publicly about the Royal Family and the British press, saying there "has been absolutely no willingness to reconcile." The book will be published in 16 languages and will also be released as an audiobook read by Prince Harry. In the preview for the ITV1 interview, Prince Harry references "the leaking and the planting" of stories in the press in a series of short clips. In clips that do not identify exactly who Prince Harry is speaking about, he says: "They feel as though it’s better to keep us, somehow, as the villains." In a separate clip, he says: "They’ve shown absolutely no willingness to reconcile.”“I would like to get my father back.

☆ Kids are pranking their parents on TikTok by telling them celebrities have died. Angela Bassett's son may have killed the trend by bluffing about her colleague, Michael B. Jordan
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-01 | by ( Jason Lalljee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Slater Vance joined in on a TikTok trend where users lie about celebrity deaths to their parents. Many social media users have called the trend distasteful. That's what 16-year-old Slater Vance learned last week, after joining in on it using his own famous parents: actors Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance. The trend involves users pranking their families on camera, pretending that celebrities — usually ones beloved to their parents — have died. "Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance just put an end to that TikTok trend and we owe them a debt of gratitude," one user said.

☆ Women journalists remember Barbara Walters: 'Her powerful legacy lives on'
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-31 | by ( Julianne Mcshane | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

Diane Sawyer and Barbara Walters report from London during the wedding of Prince William and Princes Kate in 2011. Guthrie posted a throwback photo of Walters at the “TODAY” anchor desk with the caption: “thank you, Barbara. Harry Reasoner and Barbara Barbara on the set of ABC's evening news in 1976. "Her powerful legacy lives on in all the women journalists who were influenced by her passionate work and searing interviews," Roberts wrote. 'This is my legacy'Led by Oprah, 25 women journalists who were influenced by Barbara Walters say goodbye to her during her final co-host appearance on "The View" in 2014.

☆ Barbara Walters, pioneering TV journalist who began on ‘TODAY,’ dies at 93
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-31 | by ( Ethan Sacks | Ethan Sacks Writes For Nbcnews.Com. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

Barbara Walters, the pioneering TV broadcaster who blazed a trail for women in a male-dominated medium, died Friday. “Barbara Walters proved to be the evolutionary step between Edward R. Murrow and Oprah Winfrey.”Barbara Walters interviews Ronald Reagan in 1980 for ABC News. NBCMcGee, who died shortly after being partnered with Walters, demanded that he ask three questions to every one of Walter’s in studio interviews. So, Walters started fielding interviews outside the studio, quickly building a reputation as an incisive and probing questioner. After nearly 60 years in journalism, Walters announced she was retiring in 2014.

☆ These 6 handbags are 'actually worth the investment,' says shopping expert: Chanel, Louis Vuitton, limited drops
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-30 | by ( Charles Gorra | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

As the founder of Rebag, a designer handbag resale site, I've kept a close eye on the resale value of sought-after luxury goods. That's well above other major designer names — like Chanel, for example, which boasts an average value retention of 87%. Birkins have an average value retention of 96%, while the Kelly averages 108%. For example, the Nigo Keepall Bandoulière bag has a 119% average value retention, while the Louis Vuitton x NBA Ball in Basket Bag has a 147% average value retention. Up 12 percentage points from 2021, the brand's average value retention is 87%, although several bags exceed 100%.

This year brought a fascinating and eclectic number of books by Latino authors to store shelves and online selections, spanning different genres and earning high praise from readers and reviewers alike. Below is our list of 10 very distinctive works by U.S. Latino authors. The compelling novel has been recognized as one of the top 10 books of 2022 by The New York Times and The Washington Post and as one of the best books of 2022 by Time, NPR, Vogue, Oprah Daily and others. Although Villanueva's life took a different turn, many of his followers and their children, known as "Inca Jews," are still in Israel. She writes about how an abortion saved her life and candidly details her experiences dealing with suicidal thoughts and depression.

☆ These twins started companies together and other cofounders can learn a lot from them about rivalries, comparisons and being close to your business partner
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-18 | by ( Ryan Hogg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Having a business partner you are personally close to can be a huge benefit, they said. Torsten Pieper, an academic at UNC Charlotte, told Insider that twins having distinct roles in a business can be beneficial. Research from the Institute for Family Business showed companies that promote themselves as family-run can gain greater trust and are better placed to attract talent. Phan said family businesses inherently care about their communities, because their identity is often attached to the community where they work. As long as we're together, that's greatAll the twins said their businesses have changed the nature of their relationships.

Sharon Osbourne was hospitalized Friday evening in California following "an unspecified medical emergency," according to the Santa Paula Police Department. The medical emergency was "non-life threatening," a source familiar with the matter told NBC News. “I am with you,” Osbourne tweeted in support of Morgan following the interview. Osbourne also recently spoke out about the new Harry & Meghan docuseries while on Morgan's Talk TV show, "Piers Morgan Uncensored." “I was totally bored by the whining, the whining, the whining."

☆ Netflix Harry and Meghan docuseries shows Prince Williams isn't the only one they alienated
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-16 | by ( Debwaldman Is A Writer | Editor In Edmonton | Alberta. She Is Working On A Memoir About Suicide | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

I had no intention of watching the Netflix docuseries “Harry & Meghan,” the first three episodes of which dropped Dec. 8. I want to admire Harry and Meghan. The fact is, I’ve always liked Meghan and Harry. I’m not sure if the point of “Harry & Meghan” was to make people feel sorry for them, but that’s certainly one of the messages I got, and I found it cringeworthy. I want to admire Harry and Meghan.

☆ Elon Musk and Donald Trump are trying new ways to dodge jet tracking — but it's not a 'silver bullet'
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-16 | by ( Taylor Rains | Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault is one: He recently sold his private aircraft so "no one can see where I go," and he now rents jets instead. The program allows private aircraft owners to block their planes from being publicly shown on websites like FlightAware and FlightRadar24, which use FAA data. Puma/Jay Z's jet tracked on ADS-B Exchange with LADD indicator. Sweeney's Elon Jet Twitter bot also recorded the flight. Elon Musk's private jet flight with PIA flag, tracked by Jack Sweeney.

☆ Eddie Murphy to receive lifetime achievement award at Golden Globes
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Lisa Richwine | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LOS ANGELES, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Comedian Eddie Murphy will accept a lifetime achievement honor next month at the Golden Globes, the annual ceremony that is trying to restore its reputation in Hollywood after a diversity and ethics scandal. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the group that votes on the Globe winners, announced on Wednesday that Murphy would receive the Cecil B. DeMille award to celebrate his contributions to entertainment. Previous DeMille award recipients have included Oprah Winfrey, Meryl Streep, Sophia Loren, Tom Hanks, Jane Fonda and Robert De Niro. The honor for Murphy adds a big name to the Globes telecast on Jan. 10. The Globes were tainted after a 2021 Los Angeles Times investigation probed the HFPA's practices and revealed the organization had no Black members.

☆ Harry and Meghan part 2: Buckingham Palace prepares for gaslighting claims in Netflix docuseries
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Lauren Said-Moorhouse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The final three episodes of the eagerly awaited Netflix docuseries from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are releasing on Thursday. Netflix split the six-part series into two volumes, with the first installment uploaded to its online platform last week at 3 a.m ET. However, there were few real bombshells or direct revelations about individual family members. Signaling what lies ahead, trailers released this week will undoubtedly have raised some red flags within the royal household. pic.twitter.com/ZfCcsieTHx — Netflix (@netflix) December 14, 2022A friend of the couple then claims unfavorable stories about the pair were leaked to the press, in an effort to bury stories about other members of the royal family.

☆ Eddie Murphy to be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at Golden Globes
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Chloe Melas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Eddie Murphy will be honored with this year’s Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards in January. Murphy, who has previously won a Golden Globe, is also a six-time nominee. “We’re honored to present this year’s Cecil B. DeMille Award to the iconic and highly esteemed Mr. Eddie Murphy,” HFPA President, Helen Hoehne said in a statement. “The Banshees of Inisherin” led among film nominees announced Monday by the Golden Globes with eight nominations. The ceremony, which was not broadcast last January over controversy surrounding the HFPA, will return to NBC on Jan. 10.

☆ Prince Harry implies royals lied to protect his brother in latest Netflix trailer
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LONDON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Prince Harry appeared to say Britain's royal household was prepared to lie to protect his elder brother Prince William, in a new trailer released on Monday for the remaining episodes of a Netflix documentary series about him and his wife Meghan. While the initial episodes contained no new bombshells for the royal family, in the latest trailer, shared on Twitter by Netflix ahead of the release of the remaining three episodes on Thursday, Harry refers to "institutional gaslighting". "They were happy to lie to protect my brother, they were never willing to tell the truth to protect us," Harry later says. At one point, Meghan also says: "I wasn't being thrown to the wolves, I was being fed to the wolves." Netflix said that members of the royal family had declined to comment within the series, but a royal source said neither the palace nor representatives of Prince William or other royals had been approached.

☆ Charity suspends work over 'safety concerns' after founder's racist incident with Prince William's godmother
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-10 | by ( Leila Sackur | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

LONDON — A British charity led by a Black woman who says she was repeatedly pressed for information about her nationality by Prince William’s godmother, has suspended some its operations over safety concerns, it said Saturday. Sistah Space, which provides support to domestic violence victims of African and Caribbean heritage in London, made the announcement in a post on Instagram stories. “Unfortunately recent events meant that we were forced to temporarily cease many of our operations to ensure the safety of our service users and our teams,” it said. It added that the charity was “overwhelmed by the amount of support and encouragement and looks forward to fully reinstating as soon as safely possible.”NBC News has approached Sistah Space for further comment. “My team, family and I have been put under immense pressure and received some horrific abuse via social media,” the statement said.

At the start of their new, much-anticipated Netflix docuseries “Harry & Meghan,” the Duchess of Sussex — the woman formerly known as Meghan Markle — is asked what her motivations are for creating the documentary. The Oprah interview won Harry and Meghan a swell of support, but also prompted some audience anger. The royal family today must constantly justify its existence in the modern world. This is understandable: They’ve been out of the royal family for almost double the amount of time that Meghan spent within it. Harry and Meghan still have the potential to be a unique hybrid of unofficial statespeople, philanthropic ambassadors and celebrities with a near-celestial kind of star power.

☆ Trevor Noah celebrates his last episode hosting ‘The Daily Show’ after 7 years behind the desk
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( Elizabeth Wolfe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Noah noted the strong influence American political parties hold, encouraging his audience to consider issues outside the lens of democrat or republican ideals. From my mom, my gran, my aunt – all these Black women in my life,” the host said. “If you truly want to learn about America, talk to Black women,” he continued. Noah took over the program in 2015 from long-time host Jon Stewart whose 16-year run of the show shaped it into a late-night staple. He kicks off his “Trevor Noah: Off The Record” tour in Atlanta on January 20.

☆ Netflix's big bet on Harry and Meghan might already be a win for the streamer
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"Harry and Meghan" dethroned "Wednesday" as Netflix's top series in the US on Friday. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle struck a deal with Netflix in 2020 worth a reported $100 million. "Harry and Meghan" isn't the only piece of content featuring members of the royal family popular on Netflix. Anecdotally, "the younger people in the UK love Harry and Meghan, and the older people don't," Shalit said. "Netflix just wants to have the most-discussed programs in the world, and Meghan and Harry are everywhere throughout the world," he said.

☆ Harry and Meghan renew clash with British royals, media in Netflix doc
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Henry Austin | Henry Austin Is A London-Based Editor For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

Prince Harry with Meghan Markle appeared in public together for the first time at the Invictus Games in Toronto. Aside from showing the story of their courtship, the six episodes of “Harry & Meghan” also look set to highlight long-running grievances that have roiled Britain's royal family for years. The British tabloids have intensely scrutinized Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, publishing stories about her estranged family following her engagement and marriage to Harry in May 2018. In addition, Harry is challenging in court a decision by the British government to deny him police protection while in Britain. “In the Netflix trailer it’s implied the photographers, including me, were trying to get a shot of the royal couple — but that’s nonsense,” he told the tabloid.

☆ Harry and Meghan: the rebel royals
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Weeks later, the prince takes Meghan, whose father is white and mother African-American, on a romantic holiday to Botswana. October: Harry and Meghan announce she is expecting their first child while in Australia on their first overseas tour. 2019:March: Buckingham Palace announces Harry and Meghan will set up their own household, breaking from the operation they shared with his elder brother Prince William and his wife Kate. Harry and Meghan return to Britain for celebrations to mark Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne. September: Harry and Meghan are in Britain when Queen Elizabeth dies.

☆ Harry and Meghan hit out at 'exploitation and bribery' of UK media in new Netflix documentary
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Karen Gilchrist | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

"Harry & Meghan" is one of a series of programs the pair is producing under a commercial deal with Netflix. Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty ImagesPrince Harry and Meghan Markle hit out at what they called the "exploitation and bribery" of the British press in a new, hotly anticipated Netflix documentary released Thursday. In the opening episode, Harry describes the release of the documentary as an act of "duty and service." Harry & Meghan, the hotly-anticipated new Netflix documentary from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, has been released. Charles famously married Diana at the behest of the royal family, despite having a long-running and well-documented relationship with his now wife, Camilla, queen consort.

☆ Harry and Meghan Netflix documentary criticizes royals' 'unconscious bias'
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Rob Picheta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The first three episodes of the project, titled “Harry & Meghan,” were released on Thursday after months of speculation that the couple would star in a tell-all series. And Harry accuses the royal family of “unconscious bias” that blinded them to the struggles he and Meghan experienced in the years and months leading up to their dramatic departure. The couple have spoken before about the constraints placed on them while members of the royal family, and that frustration re-emerged repeatedly in the documentary. Harry also compared Meghan to his mother, Princess Diana, who died in a car crash while being chased by paparazzi in 1997. Sign up for CNN’s Royal News, a weekly dispatch bringing you the inside track on the royal family, what they are up to in public and what’s happening behind palace walls.

Harry also recalled explaining that “the difference here is the race element.”In the end, the series offers no massive revelations or bombshells yet. That wasn’t addressed in this first volume from Netflix, so any bombshells the palace fears may still be yet to come. WATCHThe much-anticipated docuseries “Harry & Meghan” offers an intimate look at the lives of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Video Ad Feedback Reporter breaks down what's in the 'Harry & Meghan' Netflix series so far 03:06 - Source: CNNKEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE SUSSEX DOCThe series included photos of the Sussexes in both public and private moments. WHO IS LIZ GARBUS, THE DIRECTOR HARRY AND MEGHAN ENTRUSTED WITH THEIR SERIES?

☆ British royals brace for Harry and Meghan's Netflix broadside
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Michael Holden | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

"No one knows the full truth," Harry, 38, says in a trailer. It may be their truth but it certainly isn't one recognised by millions in this country," its editorial said. Within two years, amid rifts with royal aides as well as with Harry's brother William and his wife Kate, they quit their royal roles and moved to California to start new lives. I didn't want history to repeat itself," Harry says in one of the Netflix trailers. Polls indicate the majority of older people in Britain strongly dislike the couple, while younger Britons are much more sympathetic.

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