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☆ Jennifer Pan and her former boyfriend were both found guilty of conspiring to kill her parents. Here's where Daniel Wong is now.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A retrial was ordered in 2023 for the first-degree murder charge, and the case currently sits with the Canadian Supreme Court. According to Toronto Life, all five of the accused faced first-degree murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to commit murder charges. NetflixWong received the same sentence and charges as PanWong was found guilty of the same charges as Pan: first-degree murder and attempted murder. For the first-degree murder charge, he received a life sentence with no chance of parole for 25 years; for the attempted murder charge, a life sentence. If it doesn't, Wong, Pan, and the other accused will be allowed to seek parole.

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☆ Robert Downey Jr.'s 'showboating' performances in 'The Sympathizer' are polarizing critics. Here's what reviews are saying about HBO's new series.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The series follows an agent referred to only as the Captain (Hoa Xuande), who's half-Vietnamese and half-French. Aligned with North Vietnam, he's embedded within the South Vietnam army. Critics have generally praised the series, particularly Xuande's performance and Park's direction (in addition to showrunning duties, he directs the first three episodes). Here's a breakdown of where some reviewers stand ahead of the series premiere on HBO Sunday evening. AdvertisementVariety's Alison Herman says that splitting Downey into parts both "deploys and diffuses" the impact of his celebrity on the series.

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☆ Meet O.J. Simpson's kids, including 2 with Nicole Brown
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Simpson died on April 10, according to a statement from his family. He was found not guilty of murdering his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, in a highly publicized 1995 trial. He had two children with Brown and three with his first wife, Marguerite Whitley. Simpson's family confirmed on Thursday that the former football player had died on April 10 after being diagnosed with cancer. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Jennifer Pan was found guilty of conspiring to kill her parents. Here's where she is now.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Jennifer Pan is the subject of the new Netflix true crime documentary, "What Jennifer Did." AdvertisementNetflix's new true crime documentary, "What Jennifer Did" explores the true story of Jennifer Pan, a Canadian woman who allegedly hired people to kill her parents. Jennifer Pan in police interview footage, as seen in "What Jennifer Did." Huei Hann Pan and Bich Ha Pan in a photo displayed in "What Jennifer Did." The retrial is only in reference to the first-degree murder charge — not the attempted murder charge in relation to her father.

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☆ Armie Hammer's ex-wife Elizabeth Chambers says going through their divorce in the public eye was 'absolute hell'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewElizabeth Chambers is speaking up about her public divorce from Armie Hammer, which was finalized in June 2023. Chambers is a cast member on the new Freeform docuseries drama "Grand Cayman: Secrets in Paradise," which premieres Tuesday. Related storiesIn the first episode of "Grand Cayman," Chambers jokes that she fell victim to the "Cayman Curse," which is when a couple moves to Grand Cayman together and then breaks up. Advertisement"I went through a very public divorce. During the episode, Chambers says that her and Hammer's divorce is "almost final," which places filming sometime in early 2023.

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☆ Armie Hammer is still laying low after his fall from grace. Here's what we know about his life today.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Hammer has remained out of the spotlight since his 2021 fall from grace. Effie later accused Hammer in a press conference of raping her, and other women also came forward with allegations about Hammer, Air Mail reported. Chris Pizzello/APThat same month, Hammer and Chambers finalized their divorce, each waiving their right to a divorce trial. AdvertisementHammer has also kept his personal life private but may have briefly been engagedHammer has posted sparingly on Instagram since his fall from grace. According to People, a since-removed Instagram post appeared to show that Hammer had proposed to Gris in October 2023.

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☆ Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher announce split after over 20 years together — here's a complete timeline of their relationship
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

2001: They meet at what Cohen later calls "a very pretentious party" in Australia. Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher in 2002. Dave Benett/Getty ImagesThe future couple met at a party in 2001 in Fisher's homeland, Australia — specifically, Sydney. "She was hilarious," Cohen told the New York Times in October 2020. "We were at a very pretentious party, and me and her bonded over taking the mick out of the other people in the party.

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☆ 'Bridgerton' season 3 teasers have fans freaking out about the famous 'mirror scene' — here's what actually happens in the book
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Teasers for season three of "Bridgerton" have hinted at the famous "mirror scene" from the books. Here's what actually happens in the "mirror scene" from Julia Quinn's fourth "Bridgerton" novel. AdvertisementIf you were paying attention to the "Bridgerton" teaser drop on March 27, you might feel very intrigued by something that the book's fans call the "mirror scene." pic.twitter.com/KRC6nsx7H1 — Bridgerton (@bridgerton) March 27, 2024Fans were quick to link the sequence to the book's famous "mirror scene." NetflixHere's how the 'Bridgerton' mirror scene actually goes down in the bookIn book four, "Romancing Mister Bridgerton," Penelope and Colin finally get engaged.

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☆ Gabrielle Union teases the possibility of a 'Bring It On' sequel with Kirsten Dunst: 'We may have something cooking'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Gabrielle Union told BI she and "Bring It On" costar Kirsten Dunst "may have something cooking." AdvertisementIf you're holding out for the possibility of a "Bring It On" sequel, you might not be completely out of luck. Union told BI. "We have talked about doing a 20-years-later thing that becomes a generational cheerleader movie," Reed told BI. Dunst told Entertainment Tonight at a Los Angeles screening of "Civil War" on Tuesday.

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☆ Hannah Waddingham says her controversial 'Game of Thrones' waterboarding scene left her with 'chronic claustrophobia'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewYou might have heard Hannah Waddingham refer to filming her waterboarding scene in "Game of Thrones" as "the worst day" of her entire life. During the interview, she reflected on another trying filming experience: her time as Septa Unella on "Game of Thrones." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Septa Unella's death scene in "Game of Thrones." AdvertisementHeadey, who was on the opposite side of the scene, told Business Insider in 2021 that it was a "shit time" for Waddingham.

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Her story, including her relationship with Ryan, will continue to unfold on Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up, debuting this June on Lifetime." Blanchard was granted parole in December 2023 after serving eight years for her role in the death of her mother Dee Dee Blanchard, who prosecutors also acknowledged was abusive. Related stories"I said, 'I'll tell you what, if you write him, I'll write Gypsy Rose Blanchard," Anderson recounted to People. The murder of Dee Dee Blanchard followed years of alleged abuseBlanchard was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2016 after she was found guilty of conspiring to kill her mom Dee Dee Blanchard, who was found dead in 2015. AdvertisementWhile Godejohn has said in interviews that he would kill again for the sake of Blanchard, Blanchard told People that she regrets what she did.

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☆ Netflix's '3 Body Problem' makes some big changes from the book. Here's how the show and novels differ.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

AdvertisementNetflix's "3 Body Problem" is an adaptation of Liu Cixin's wide-ranging "Remembrance of Earth's Past" trilogy of novels. Speaking of Yun Tianming, he got turned into Will DowningWill Downing signs on to the Stairfacer Project in "3 Body Problem." Saul is based on a character named Luo JiSaul is chosen as a Wallfacer in "3 Body Problem." The VR headsets are way simpler in the seriesJack Rooney wears a virtual reality headset in "3 Body Problem." NetflixIn "3 Body Problem," Ye Wenjie's daughter Vera Ye dies by suicide in the first episode.

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☆ Tyler Stanaland and Brittany Snow's relationship timeline, from meeting on Instagram to their sudden split after 'Selling the OC'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Palmer Haasch | Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +18 min

Tyler Stanaland of "Selling the OC" and Brittany Snow of "Pitch Perfect" were married for two years. Advertisement2018: Snow and Stanaland start dating after meeting on InstagramTyler Stanaland and Brittany Snow at the 25th Annual Palm Springs International Shortfest in June 2019. AdvertisementThe pair, who already had mutual friends, went on their first date to get tacos, Stanaland told People in 2020. Snow told the publication that Stanaland proposed to her in their kitchen, which was also the location of their first kiss. "I love love.

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☆ There's another 'Game of Thrones' star with a blink-and-you'll-miss-it role in '3 Body Problem'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"3 Body Problem" is helmed by Alexander Woo and "Game of Thrones" showrunners David Benioff and D.B. The show features a number of "Game of Thrones" alums like John Bradley and Liam Cunningham. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIf you're a "Game of Thrones" fan, you certainly clocked a few notable alums in the creators' next series, "3 Body Problem."

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☆ '3 Body Problem' director says the 'pressure was huge' to represent Chinese history accurately on screen
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

"3 Body Problem" is a show about aliens — but before that, it's about a woman during the Cultural Revolution. AdvertisementNetflix's "3 Body Problem" is preoccupied with the far-flung reaches of the universe — but its moments of deep, historical specificity are where it thrives the most. BI spoke with the director about the pressure to authentically render Chinese history and virtual reality alike on screen. Ye Wenjie's father is beaten to death during a struggle session during the Cultural Revolution in "3 Body Problem." Derek Tsang on the "3 Body Problem" set with Jess Hong and camera operator Sean Savage.

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☆ '3 Body Problem' episode 5 has a violent sequence that's almost gory enough to live up to 'Game of Thrones' on its own
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read preview"3 Body Problem" isn't as prone to killing people (or showing them nude) as "Game of Thrones" — but that doesn't mean it doesn't get its punches in. AdvertisementWhat happens in episode 5 of '3 Body Problem?' Advertisement'The most violent, horrific thing'The Judgment Day sequence, which is drawn from Liu's original book, is a masterclass in suspense. This kid definitely dies in "3 Body Problem," but luckily, we don't have to see it. NetflixFor an alien race that has previously operated in the shadows, the act matches the stark violence of the Judgment Day shutdown.

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☆ '3 Body Problem' doesn't have 'Game of Thrones'-level nudity — but it does have one groundbreaking nude moment
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewIf you're looking for nudity on par with HBO's "Game of Thrones" in the new Netflix series "3 Body Problem," you're not going to find it. That's certainly not bad — "3 Body Problem," at the moment, isn't a show that would be particularly well-served by nudity for the sake of it. Soldiers pass rolled up body after body down a line, tossing them into a body of water. "And working with the VFX team, and really knowing, 'Okay, when is the VFX team going to step in and recreate that, and when is it the responsibility of the prosthetics team to build the dried-up skin?'" "3 Body Problem" is now streaming on Netflix.

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☆ '3 Body Problem' hasn't been renewed for season 2 yet, but Netflix has plenty more material to draw from — here's what we know
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Here's everything that we know about a potential season two of "3 Body Problem." But Woo said at the SXSW Film & TV Festival in March that they had already begun working on a second season. What would '3 Body Problem' season 2 be about? Here's where we'll really get into some spoiler territory, both for the ending of season one of "3 Body Problem" and book spoilers that might also be potential season two spoilers. "3 Body Problem" is now streaming on Netflix.

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☆ '3 Body Problem' director Derek Tsang says the show 'relied' on him and a Chinese writer to finesse its Mandarin dialogue
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Director Derek Tsang told BI that he brought in a Chinese writer to help with the Mandarin dialogue. Related stories"I think a lot of the Chinese dialogue, they relied a lot on me and my writer," Tsang told BI. AdvertisementTsang told BI that the dialogue was based on the book, which had been translated from Chinese to English. Much of the show's Mandarin dialogue occurs in sequences set in China in the early episodes, with Zine Tseng, who plays young Ye Wenjie, working primarily in the language. Tsang told BI that he thought showrunners Benioff, Weiss, and Woo had succeeded in carrying over the "essential" elements from Liu's novel while also incorporating a more international focus and cast.

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☆ Lindsay Lohan and Bader Shammas' relationship timeline spans only a few years, but several milestones
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

February 2022: Lohan shares a photo of herself and Shammas for Valentine's Day"My forever Valentine," Lohan captioned the picture of her and Shammas snuggling together. November 2022: Lohan and Shammas make their red carpet debutLindsay Lohan and Bader Shammas at the "Falling for Christmas" premiere on November 9, 2022. Bryan Bedder/Stringer/Getty ImagesIn November 2022, Shammas accompanied Lohan to a fan screening of her movie "Falling For Christmas," marking their red carpet debut. April 2023: Lohan and Shammas commemorate their anniversary in a joint Instagram postAlongside a photo of her embracing Shammas on a beachside cliff, Lohan wrote: "1 year today... AdvertisementMarch 2024: Lohan and Shammas attend the Vanity Fair Oscar Party togetherLindsay Lohan and Bader Shammas at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party.

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☆ The 9 best things to stream this weekend, from 'The Eras Tour' film to the new season of 'Grey's Anatomy'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" will finally be available on Disney+ this weekend. Here are 9 movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Max, Disney+, Prime Video, and Peacock. AdvertisementFinally, you can stream "The Eras Tour'" from the comfort of your own home if you didn't want to pay for the film on-demand — it hits Disney+ this weekend. Also streaming this weekend is the season 20 premiere of "Grey's Anatomy," the first season to kick off without longtime series lead Ellen Pompeo in a main role. Here are nine things to watch this weekend on streaming.

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☆ 'Perfect Match' season two will feature 3 'Love Is Blind' alums — and it's coming this summer
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Netflix's "Perfect Match" season two will premiere sometime this summer. AdvertisementNetflix's super-reality show "Perfect Match" is coming back — and you'll recognize a few familiar faces from "Love Is Blind." We don't know too much yet about "Perfect Match" season two — but here's everything that we've learned so far. When will 'Perfect Match' season 2 premiere? But host Nick Lachey confirmed during the "Love Is Blind" season six reunion that it would be hitting screens sometime this summer.

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☆ Regina King tearfully speaks about grieving her son: 'He didn't want to be here anymore'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Regina King spoke about the death of her son for the first time on television on "Good Morning America." King's son, Ian Alexander Jr., died by suicide in January 2022. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementRegina King opened up about the death of her son Ian Alexander Jr. on "Good Morning America" two years after his death. "I know that I share this grief with everyone, but no one else is Ian's mom.

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☆ I went to SXSW and saw Netflix and Amazon competing with splashy sci-fi, while Paramount+ pitched its whole line-up
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Nathan Mcalone | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Netflix, Amazon, Paramount+, and Disney competed for attention with premieres and eye-catching installations. While there, I got to witness South by Southwest's opening weekend, which was dominated by the streaming heavyweights Netflix, Amazon, and Paramount+, with a cameo from Disney. Netflix held a premiere for "3 Body Problem," and Amazon built an interactive postapocalyptic world to promote "Fallout." AdvertisementNetflix's 3D projection for "3 Body Problem" stopped people in their tracks. Nathan McAloneLater, as the "3 Body Problem" premiere began, I heard "Game of Thrones" alum John Bradley (of Samwell Tarly fame) mutter an anxious "Oh God."

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☆ After viewers accused Emma Stone of snubbing Michelle Yeoh onstage at the Oscars, Yeoh says she was 'confused'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewMichelle Yeoh attempted to clear the air after claims that Emma Stone snubbed her onstage when Yeoh presented her with the best actress award at the Oscars Sunday. In footage from the event, Stone approaches Yeoh onstage, moving to accept the statue from her. AdvertisementSome watching at home accused Stone of rudely snubbing Yeoh when she accepted the award. Yeoh wrote in a caption of a photo from Sunday night's awards show. Stone, who played the peculiar Bella Baxter in the film, was considered a frontrunner, though not the favorite, for the best actress award.

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