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☆ Elon Musk took over a struggling business with Twitter and has quickly made it worse
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Jonathan Vanian | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

In this article TWTR Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTThe Twitter profile page belonging to Elon Musk is seen on an Apple iPhone mobile phone. watch nowCompared to larger rivals Facebook and Google , Twitter never managed to develop an online ad business that matched the scale of its influence in popular culture and society at large. Twitter's revenue in the second quarter declined from a year earlier. Other opportunities are emerging, such as connected TVs and streaming services as well as Amazon's growing online ad business for retail-oriented companies, Tipograph said. González said she was willing to give Musk "the benefit of the doubt" when he told the group that Twitter was aligned with them.

☆ Ralph Fiennes cooks up culinary heaven and hell in 'The Menu'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Hanna Rantala | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Cast member Ralph Fiennes arrives at the world premiere for the film 'The King's Man' at Leicester Square in London, Britain December 6, 2021. The two are part of a select group of 12 who have paid a small fortune to dine at the restaurant run by the celebrated American chef Julian Slowik (Ralph Fiennes). Unbeknownst to his wealthy guests, Slowik and his team of robot-like professionals have planned a one-off menu with some unexpected ingredients especially for them. "This story for me is about privilege for privileges' sake or pretentiousness for pretentiousness' sake," Taylor-Joy told Reuters at the film's London premiere on Wednesday. "If you're not enjoying yourself and if you're not enjoying life, then what are you really doing?

☆ Casey Anthony gives first on-camera interview since being acquitted of murdering her daughter
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Julianne Mcshane | The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Casey Anthony, whose 2011 murder trial for the death of her 2-year-old daughter made her a tabloid sensation, has given an on-camera interview for the first time since her acquittal. "Casey Anthony: Where the Truth Lies," a three-part limited docuseries, will premiere Nov. 29 on Peacock, the streaming service announced Tuesday. Anthony, now 36, was famously acquitted in 2011 of charges of murder, manslaughter and child abuse following the death of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee. A day later, Casey Anthony was arrested on charges of child neglect. Experts would testify that air samples indicated that decaying human remains had been present in Casey Anthony’s trunk.

☆ DC's 'Black Adam' will likely fizzle at the box office without a China release, as Marvel's 'Wakanda Forever' threatens to halt its momentum
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

DC's "Black Adam" cost nearly $200 million to make and has earned $321 million globally. It doesn't have a China release yet, and Marvel's "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" opens this weekend. With Marvel's "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" hitting theaters this weekend, "Black Adam" will likely quickly fizzle at the box office. The first "Black Panther" grossed $202 million in its first weekend in the US, more than the $138 million "Black Adam" has earned in three weekends. On its current trajectory, "Black Adam" is on the way to being a box-office disappointment.

☆ We're fed up after Disney's terrible quarter and streaming losses. It's time for some big changes
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Operating income fell 91% to $83 million mostly due to higher than expected losses from the Direct-to-Consumer business. In better news, Disney ended Q4 with 164.2 million Disney+ subscribers, up 12.1 million from the prior quarter and well above estimates of about 160.45 million. Bundling has a negative effect on ARPUs, and Disney said Tuesday evening that bundled and multiproduct offerings now make up over 40% of domestic Disney+ subscribers. In terms of subscribers, Disney sees core Disney+ subscribers slightly increasing in its first quarter, though Disney+ Hotstar is expected to lose subs due to the absence of the Indian Premier League Cricket rights. After checking consensus estimates, this is a terrible miss compared to expectations of sales growing by 11% and operating income increasing by 17%.

REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File PhotoCompanies Conde Nast Publications Inc FollowNEW YORK, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Drake and 21 Savage have been sued by Conde Nast, the publisher of Vogue magazine, for using the Vogue name without permission to promote their new album "Her Loss." And none of it has been authorized by Conde Nast," according to the complaint filed on Monday night in Manhattan federal court. It said the result was "unmistakable" confusion among the public, including media that touted Drake and 21 Savage as Vogue's "new cover stars." Conde Nast, also known as Advance Magazine Publishers Inc, is seeking at least $4 million in damages, or triple the defendants' profits from their album and "counterfeit" magazine. Conde Nast said it had tried repeatedly since Oct. 31 to resolve its differences with Drake, a Toronto native, and 21 Savage, from Atlanta.

☆ New cast of royal series 'The Crown' say viewers know it is a drama
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Sarah Mills | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] Cast members Jonny Lee Miller, Dominic West, Elizabeth Debicki, Jonathan Pryce, Imelda Staunton and Lesley Manville attend the premiere for the TV series The Crown Season 5 in London, Britain, November 8, 2022. REUTERS/Henry NichollsLONDON, Nov 8 (Reuters) - The new cast of "The Crown" premiered the upcoming season of the hit Netflix series on Tuesday, insisting viewers know it's a drama and do not need a disclaimer for its fictionalised storylines. "Everyone has watched 'The Crown' for four seasons, hasn’t bothered them before," actor Imelda Staunton, who plays Elizabeth in season five, told Reuters. I don’t think (season five) is flattering but I think it’s fair." Critics have given mixed reviews on season five but most praised actor Elizabeth Debicki's portrayal of Diana.

[1/4] Rihanna arrives at the launch event for her autobiography "Rihanna" at The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City, U.S.,October 11, 2019. REUTERS/Andrew KellyNov 7 (Reuters) - Pop singer Rihanna, a global superstar with nine Grammy awards, acknowledged that she still feels uneasy ahead of live performances and is nervous about taking music's biggest stage at next year's Super Bowl. "It's a challenge that I was willing to accept, and I'm really looking forward to it," Rihanna said in an interview ahead of the premiere of Savage X Fenty Vol. "I'm nervous on every stage, but especially on live television. The show will feature appearances by Cara Delevingne, Irina Shayk, Joan Smalls, Kornbread, Lilly Singh, Simu Liu and others.

Google Play Music is a streaming music service found on Android phones, but is also available for the iPhone and for desktop computers. You can download music from Google Play Music for offline listening on many different devices. Google Play Music is Google's premiere streaming music service (for now – eventually, Google plans to replace it with YouTube Music). You can also download music to your phone or computer for offline listening as long as you remain logged into Google Play Music with your Google account. The Google Play Music web page gives you access to your entire Google Play music collection.

☆ 'The Crown' controversial season five gets mixed reviews from critics
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Marie-Louise Gumuchian | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

REUTERS/Maja SmiejkowskaLONDON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - From comparisons to a "trashy telenovela" to "a sturdy piece of prestige TV", the fifth season of hit royal drama "The Crown" has divided critics. The award-winning Netflix show, focused on the late Queen Elizabeth's reign, has stirred controversy for its fictionalised dialogues and storylines. New episodes address a difficult period for Britain's royal family that many commentators deem inappropriate so soon after the monarch's death. The new season premieres on Wednesday, two months after Elizabeth died aged 96 and her eldest son Charles became king. Among the main storylines this season is the bitter divorce between Charles and the late Princess Diana.

☆ Cast, creators reveal how Steven Spielberg's life shaped 'The Fabelmans'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Danielle Broadway | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Director Steven Spielberg, cast members Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Mateo Zoryon Francis-DeFord, Gabriel LaBelle, Seth Rogen and Chloe East attend a premiere for the film "The Fabelmans" during the AFI Fest in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 6, 2022. "The Fabelmans" is co-written and produced by Tony Kushner and stars Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, Oakes Fegley and others. That said, he felt that not being a part of Spielberg’s family allowed him to use his tools as a writer to ensure the movie was both true to Spielberg’s life as well as many families from various walks of life. The complexity of Sammy's family, which mirrors Spielberg's real life, is a key focus of the movie. "The Fabelmans" is set to arrive in U.S. movie theaters on November 11, following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

☆ Aaron Carter's twin sister honors the late singer: 'I loved you beyond measure'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Dakin Andone | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Aaron Carter’s twin sister paid tribute to the former child pop singer after he was confirmed dead Saturday at the age of 34. “To my twin… I loved you beyond measure,” Angel Carter wrote in a post on Instagram, alongside family photos of her and her brother as babies and young children. Actress Hilary Duff, left, hugs singer Aaron Carter as they attend the premiere of "The Lizzie McGuire Movie" on April 26, 2003, in Hollywood, California. Rest In Peace!”The band New Kids on the Block similarly shared their sympathies in a statement on Twitter: “We are shocked and saddened about the sudden passing of Aaron Carter. Sending prayers to the Carter family.

☆ 'Dangerous Liaisons' review: A Starz series version ratchets up the sexual politics while dragging out the story
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Review Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —For an 18th-century French novel, “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” certainly got around, inspiring a play, the movies “Dangerous Liaisons” and “Valmont” in 1988 and ’89, respectively, and the twisted teen variant “Cruel Intentions.” Now comes a Starz series prequel, “Dangerous Liaisons,” which ratchets up the sex while dragging out (and out and out) the story. That cast includes “Phantom Thread’s” Lesley Manville and “Game of Thrones” alumni Carice Van Houten, Michael McElhatton and Tom Wlaschiha. Handsomely mounted, it’s nevertheless easy to dismiss “Dangerous Liaisons” (especially for those who lack a prior investment in the property) as being a somewhat edgier version of “Bridgerton” or less-comedic spin on “The Great,” both shows that scratch similar itches. In a vote of confidence, the network has already renewed “Dangerous Liaisons” for a second season in advance of its premiere, so those hoping for the finality that a limited series might have provided, be forewarned. “Dangerous Liaisons” premieres November 6 at 8 p.m.

☆ 'Black Panther' director Ryan Coogler emotionally recalls his last conversation with Chadwick Boseman
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Randi Richardson | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

“Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler recently described his last conversation with Chadwick Boseman “a couple weeks” before the actor’s death in 2020. “I could tell he was tired.”Director Ryan Coogler and Chadwick Boseman on the set of "Black Panther" in 2018. Coogler and Boseman on the set of "Black Panther" in 2018. ©Walt Disney Co. / Courtesy Everett CollectionTwo days after Boseman died, Coogler wrote a heartfelt note about Boseman and sent it to media outlets. Angela Bassett played Boseman’s mother, Ramonda (affectionally called Queen Mother), in “Black Panther” and is reprising her role in the sequel.

Warner Bros. Pictures, film subsidiary of Warner Bros. "We're spending more money this year than we've ever spent historically," Warner Bros Chief Executive David Zaslav told a conference call. Warner Bros posted a third-quarter loss of $2.3 billion, or 95 cents a share, which includes $1.5 billion in pre-tax restructuring charges. Warner Bros Discovery, home to hit franchises such as "Batman" and "Euphoria," added 2.8 million new streaming subscribers in the third quarter, bringing its total to 94.9 million. A merger of HBO Max and Discovery+ will debut on an accelerated timetable, in spring of 2023.

☆ Black Panther stars say film changed perceptions of Africa
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Cameras flashed as stars of the highly-anticipated sequel to Marvel's "Black Panther" walked the red carpet at the "Wakanda Forever" premiere in London. Set in the fictional African land of Wakanda, "Black Panther" became a global hit and was hailed as a milestone for racial diversity in Hollywood when it came out in 2018. Released by Disney-owned Marvel, it was the first superhero film to feature a predominantly Black cast. "Black Panther" was 2018's top-grossing movie in the United States and Canada, and second-highest worldwide, with $1.3 billion in ticket sales. Rather than supporting the African film industry, "Black Panther" was just another exploitation of Africa by Westerners out to profit from their own idealized version of it, said one member of the Nigerian film industry.

To coincide with the release of the documentary, Selena Gomez released her new song "My Mind & Me" on November 3. How to watch 'Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me'You can now watch "Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me" exclusively on Apple TV Plus. Apple TV Plus is compatible with most smart TVs, Apple and Android mobile devices, Apple TV, video game consoles, and Roku and Fire TV products. You can watch "Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me" free with an Apple TV Plus trial. As of November 4, "Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me" holds a "93% Fresh" score on the review-aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.

☆ Director Tim Burton on 'Wednesday': 'I felt it was written for me'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Alex Fraser | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LUCCA, Italy, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Filmmaker Tim Burton steps into the macabre and supernatural world of the Addams Family with new series "Wednesday". "I feel like it was written for me because...I felt like I was her as a boy in school," Burton told Reuters at the Lucca Comics and Games pop culture festival in Italy. "That feeling about family, school, technology, therapy, it just spoke to me...so it was very easy to identify with all of that. The Addams Family has been done very well in different ways. [1/4] Film director Tim Burton attends a news conference during the Lucca Comics and Games for the premiere of Netflix's new series 'Wednesday' in Lucca, Italy, October 31, 2022.

☆ Eddie and Brian Holland Had Different Gifts. Together, They Became a Supremely Creative Pair.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Marc Myers | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Brothers Eddie Holland and Brian Holland are songwriters who, with Lamont Dozier, helped create the Motown sound. Eddie, 83, and Brian, 81, are co-authors of “Come and Get These Memories” (Omnibus), a memoir. Their Four Tops musical, “I’ll Be There,” with 10 newly composed songs, will premiere in the spring. Eddie Holland: I was kidnapped when I was six months old. My mother had put my stroller in front of our house unattended for a few minutes so I could get some sun.

☆ Eddie and Brian Holland Had Different Gifts. Together, They Became a Supremely Creative Pair
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Marc Myers | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

☆ Christina Applegate discusses her resolve to finish the final season of ‘Dead To Me’ amid her multiple sclerosis diagnosis
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Christina Applegate is opening up about living with multiple sclerosis, and how finishing her acclaimed show “Dead to Me” was important to her. Applegate reflected on what it was like to receive her MS diagnosis over the summer of 2021 during filming. “There was the sense of, ‘Well, let’s get her some medicine so she can get better,’” Applegate said. “Jen and Judy [their characters in “Dead to Me”] support each other, love each other, help each other through things. “I’m sure that people are going to be, like, ‘I can’t get past it.’”“Fine, don’t get past it, then,” she added.

☆ After leading $20 billion Figma deal, Adobe's David Wadhwani is in prime spot to be next CEO
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Jordan Novet | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +15 min

The business Wadhwani oversees is roughly three times the size as Chakravarthy's in terms of revenue. For Wadhwani, Figma represents a risky bet on growth at a time when Wall Street is telling tech companies to tighten their belts and preserve cash. The make-or-break betIn his 15-year tenure as CEO, Narayen hasn't been shy about dealmaking, just at a smaller size. And it might be Wadhwani's make-or-break opportunity to prove he should be CEO of the fourth-biggest U.S. business software company by market cap. Shantanu Narayen, CEO, Adobe Mark Neuling | CNBCThe revenue became more predictable and less closely associated with product releases.

☆ Laura Dern (sort of) made a cameo on ‘White Lotus’ Season 2
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Laura Dern has returned to working with one of her previous collaborators – but you may have missed it. The “Jurassic Park” star has a small part in the second season premiere of HBO Max’s ensemble dramedy anthology “The White Lotus,” in a voice role as Dominic Di Grasso’s (Michael Imperioli) estranged wife. “The White Lotus” is an Emmy-winning series from writer and creator Mike White that centers on a luxury resort chain and the guests who visit, as well as the staff who run the establishment. White previously collaborated with Dern on the Emmy-nominated HBO show “Enlightened,” which ran from 2011 until 2013. Laura Dern and Mike White in 'Enlightened' (2011).

☆ Henry Cavill exits ‘The Witcher’ as Liam Hemsworth takes over lead role
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Henry Cavill is putting down his blades and moving on from “The Witcher” after three seasons as the leading man on the Netflix series. “As with the greatest of literary characters, I pass the torch with reverence for the time spent embodying Geralt and enthusiasm to see Liam’s take on this most fascinating and nuanced of men,” Cavill wrote. “The Witcher,” which premiered on Netflix in 2019, is based on the fantasy book series by Andrzej Sapkowski and created for television by Lauren Schmidt. “It was something I wasn’t going to let pass me by without giving it my best shot,” Cavill said at Comic Con. They said, ‘They’re not ready.’”But now, Cavill is surely focused on reprising another iconic previous role on his resume.

☆ ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ first reactions herald ‘Marvel's most poignant and powerful film’
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Disney and Marvel Studios finally unveiled Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” at the film’s world premiere in Hollywood on Wednesday evening. Anticipation for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” has been sky high. “Black Panther” also became the first comic book movie nominated for best picture at the Oscars. The Hollywood Reporter’s Brian Davids hailed the film as “Marvel’s most poignant and powerful film to date,” praising all elements from the performances to the crafts. The Wrap’s Drew Taylor said that the film “prioritizes sentiment over spectacle” and praised Ludwig Göransson’s score as “an all timer.”“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" opens in theaters nationwide Nov. 11.

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