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☆ Meet the team behind CNN’s ‘New Year’s Eve Live’
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-31 | by ( Tricia Escobedo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

ET as Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen co-host CNN’s “New Year’s Eve Live” from New York City’s Times Square. CNN —Every New Year’s Eve, Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen host four-and-a-half hours of live television, joined by celebrity guests and performers, as they count down to the new year. “New Year’s Eve Live” is created by “a patchwork team of CNN employees from different show teams, bureaus and units from around the globe,” Hall explained. Here’s what Doft and Hall told us about the live special and what we can look forward to Saturday night:This is the 20th year that Anderson Cooper has hosted ‘New Year’s Eve Live’ on CNN. In fact, it’s why he chooses to anchor “New Year’s Eve Live” — to make sure the audience has a place to go and to fill people with hope, laughter and love.

☆ As more men leave the workforce, women are stepping in to fill those jobs
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-15 | by ( Vanessa Yurkevich | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

And that is reflective of new trends developing both for men and women in the labor force. In recent months, more men aged 30-44 have been dropping out of the workforce, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Although more men are stepping out of the workforce to take care of children post-pandemic, it’s still only in the single digits, according to economist Richard V. Reeves. The data showed that the total number was skewed more towards women than men, since so many women assumed caretaker roles at home when daycare centers and schools closed during lockdowns. Since then, men and women have gained back all the jobs lost.

☆ Ava DuVernay becomes the first Black woman featured on Ben & Jerry's pint
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Ava DuVernay has become the first Black woman to have her image on a Ben & Jerry’s pint. directed by Ava DuVernay,” which will feature a mix of vanilla ice cream with salted caramel swirls, graham cracker swirls and gobs of chocolate chip cookie dough. DuVernay personally curated the flavor creation, which will be available in both milk-based and non-dairy versions. “Partnering with Ben & Jerry’s, a company that I’ve long admired for their commitment to social justice, has been a thrill ride. “Framing this up as a new flavor for the first Black woman to be a featured partner on our pints doesn’t do Ava justice,” Matthew McCarthy, Ben & Jerry’s CEO, said in a statement.

☆ 'Holi-Drag Storytime' for children canceled because of right-wing protesters
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Dennis-Romero-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Dennis Romero | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

More than 50 demonstrators, including members of the Proud Boys, gathered near the church Saturday morning and shouted, chanted and held up signs. Saturday morning, speaking on the event's stage, framed by holiday decor that included a Christmas tree in the rainbow colors of the pride flag, Red Oak Community School manager Cheryl Ryan made an emotional video address explaining why "Holi-Drag Storytime" was canceled. Ryan blamed local leaders, including law enforcement, for letting members of the Proud Boys and other right-wing demonstrators gather while the audience for "Holi-Drag Storytime" ultimately could not. The National Center for Transgender Equality said Saturday's cancelation is another example of right-wing incursions, including violence, on LGBTQ+ rights. The first “Holi-Drag Storytime” was took place successfully in Dec. 8, 2021, on the grounds of Columbus' Vanderelli Room art gallery.

☆ Threats to protesters in Emmett Till rally prompt cancelation of Christmas parade in Kentucky
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Mirna-Alsharif-Byline-Jm.Jpg | Mirna Alsharif | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

A Christmas parade planned for Saturday in Kentucky has been canceled after authorities received threats directed at protesters of an Emmett Till rally on the same day. The annual Jaycees Christmas Parade in Bowling Green, Kentucky was canceled out of an "abundance of caution," according to a statement. The Mistletoe Market, also in Bowling Green, was canceled on Saturday as well. Carolyn Bryant Donham, now 89, lives in Bowling Green, according to the outlet. "Late this evening, we learned of a threat to these protesters," said Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower.

☆ Blockchain firm explains why it still has 'a lot of hope' in crypto
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBlockchain firm explains why it still has 'a lot of hope' in cryptoJohn Wu of Ava Labs says "even though the crypto capital markets are now slowly becoming less and less liquid … the blockchain technology and the use cases" have continued.

☆ Cross-strait relations will be a 'key topic' in Taiwan's 2024 presidential election: Eurasia Group
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCross-strait relations will be a 'key topic' in Taiwan's 2024 presidential election: Eurasia GroupAva Shen of the political risk consultancy says it's hard to say if the Covid protests in China will have any immediate impact on Taiwan politics.

November marks Native American Heritage Month, and the following 10 LGBTQ+ Indigenous trailblazers are bringing important representation to TV, challenging traditional gender expectations at powwows and elevating issues affecting Indigenous people, such as the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women. Tom Williams / CQ Roll Call via AP fileRep. Sharice Davids, a member of the Ho-Chunk nation, became the first LGBTQ Native American elected to Congress and one of the first Native American women to serve in Congress after winning her race for Kansas’ 3rd Congressional District in 2018. Scott, of Aurora, Colorado, who uses she and they pronouns, leverages her platform to highlight issues affecting the queer Indigenous community. “I just want to flood the industry with Indigenous people, Indigenous models, Indigenous stories, and Indigenous designers.”Kali Reis (KO)Kali Reis, who is Seaconke Wampanaak and Cape Verdean, is a trailblazing Indigenous two-spirit athlete who wears many hats. Native American Heritage Month invites non-Native folks in joining us in recognizing our histories and celebrating our communities.

☆ DeMane Davis hasn't cried yet over 'Queen Sugar' ending
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Director DeMane Davis has been so busy, some things have yet to fully sink in. Including the fact that the hit OWN show she has worked on, “Queen Sugar,” is ending with its seventh season. Davis was brought on to direct two episodes during the second season and was the producing director for season three. A scene from the 2016 trailer of "Queen Sugar." I can’t even believe it, I’m over the moon.”The penultimate episode of “Queen Sugar,” directed by Davis, airs Tuesday.

☆ The Visions of Octavia Butler
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Lynell George | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +27 min

As a science fiction writer, Butler forged a new path and envisioned bold possibilities. Mural with a portrait of Octavia Butler and her name, composed of dots of various densities in 3-D space. In 1995, she became the first science fiction writer to be awarded a MacArthur “genius” grant. “‘Kindred’ was a story of ordinary people trapped in fantastic circumstances,” Butler wrote in a 1988 notebook. Her point of view was one not traditionally found in science fiction and, simply by writing, she demanded a larger world.

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCrypto sell-off rages on as FTX files for bankruptcy and SBF steps down: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, John Wu, the president of Ava Labs, discusses the impact of the FTX bankruptcy on the crypto industry.

☆ U.S. imposes sanctions on oil smuggling network backing Iran's Quds Force, Hezbollah
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Daphne Psaledakis | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

WASHINGTON, Nov 3 (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday issued sanctions against an international oil smuggling network it said supports Hezbollah and Iran's Quds Force, targeting dozens of people, companies and tankers as Washington sought to mount pressure on Tehran. The latest U.S. move against Iranian oil smuggling comes as efforts to revive Iran's 2015 nuclear deal have stalled and ties between the Islamic Republic and the West are increasingly strained as Iranians keep up anti-government protests. Iran's mission to the United Nations in New York did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. The move targeted a Gulf-based network that the Treasury said as of mid-2022 were blending and exporting Iranian oil. The 2015 agreement limited Iran's uranium enrichment activity to make it harder for Tehran to develop nuclear arms in return for lifting international sanctions.

☆ Issa Rae's best career advice: Don't be afraid of being labeled a 'difficult' person to work with
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-29 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Even right before her TV show "Insecure" premiered in 2016, Rae was "scared of being seen as difficult" to work with, she said at the Indeed FutureWorks 2022 conference earlier this month. In response, she sought guidance from other Black women she admired in the entertainment industry: Shonda Rhimes, Ava DuVernay, Debbie Allen and Mara Brock Akil. At the Indeed conference, Rae called it "the best career advice" she ever received. "I don't care how settled I may feel in my career, I don't care how much praise I get," she said. The advice Rae received from her career idols helped, she added: "I take away the fear of being labeled as [difficult].

☆ ‘The Headies:’ An inside look at the show celebrating Afrobeats artists
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Jackie Prager | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Now 52, he’s spent decades working to elevate Nigeria’s music industry and empower African artists across the continent, and has become one of the most influential entertainment executives in the country. Animashaun soaked up everything he could learn about artists, their music, and the industry at large. The first issue of Hip Hop World Magazine published in 1995. By this time, Afrobeats music was quickly gaining popularity and Animashaun says he felt he wanted to do more to help emerging artists. “Integrity is everything”In 2006, Hip Hop World Magazine debuted the Hip Hop World Awards, which were later rebranded as The Headies.

Former Defense Secretary Ashton Carter died Monday evening after a "sudden cardiac event," his family said. He served as Defense Secretary in the Obama administration from 2015 to 2017. His sudden loss will be felt by all who knew him.”During his time as defense secretary, Carter was behind the campaign to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. He held multiple positions within the Department of Defense, including Deputy Secretary and Under Secretary Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics, in addition to serving as Secretary. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden applaud Ashton Carter after Obama announced his nomination to be the next defense secretary on Dec. 5, 2014.

WASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Ash Carter, who served as a U.S. defense secretary during the Obama administration, died late on Monday at the age of 68 after a sudden cardiac event, his family said in a statement on Tuesday. Under Carter, the U.S. military opened all military roles to women and also ended a ban on openly serving transgender service members. "To choose service members on other grounds than military qualifications is social policy and has no place in our military," Carter said at the time. Before becoming defense secretary, Carter served as deputy defense secretary and chief operating officer in the Pentagon. Since leaving public service, Carter led the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard's Kennedy School.

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☆ How Bryan Lourd became one of the most powerful people in the history of Hollywood
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-25 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +18 min

Lourd, 61, isn't a household name, but he wields a stunning amount of influence in Hollywood. Lourd's Hollywood clients aren't just A-listers, they're A+-listers: Brad Pitt. An old-fashioned talent agent who loves discussing old movies and doesn't mind pointing out the flaws in his own clients' work, Lourd has become arguably the most powerful person in Hollywood. "He's one of the most powerful people in the history of Hollywood," said Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos. But Lourd's clients are such bankable stars that it's equally important for Hollywood executives to be friendly with him as it is beneficial for Lourd and CAA.

☆ Read Netflix's striking memo to staff about layoffs in its animation studio that blames the company's own 'misalignment and a lack of clear decision-making'
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-16 | by ( Elaine Low | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Netflix told its workforce on Wednesday morning that it is laying off 2% of its animation studio, or 30 animation staffers. Netflix shuffled animation leadership earlier this year, appointing Karen Toliver as VP of animation film content and Traci Balthazor as VP of animation film production, while Netflix's kids and family VP Melissa Cobb shifted to a producing role. According to a source close to the matter, the layoffs are part of a restructuring to streamline the animation film unit under Balthazor. Animation series production support teams will remain within Netflix. In the Head of Animation Film Production role, I (Traci) will continue working in close partnership with Karen Toliver, Head of Animation Film Content, to set the vision and strategy of the studio.

☆ This 7-page investing memo landed a crypto startup $15.2 million in seed funding from venture giants Tiger Global and Galaxy Digital
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-16 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Token management platform, Magna, announced a $15.2 million seed round on Thursday. Tiger Global, Galaxy Digital, Tusk Venture Partners, and Solana Ventures are all Magna backers. Check out this 7-page investing memo that landed the project fundingMagna, a token management platform, announced a $15.2 million seed round on Thursday, notching a $70 million valuation. Backed by industry giants Tiger Global and Tusk Venture Partners, the fresh capital will go towards product development, staff expansion, and forthcoming partnerships. "We started Magna to solve a problem we hear from crypto companies and institutions about managing token distributions.

☆ Apple Watch review: Series 8 isn't worth an upgrade. The SE is the best value
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-15 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Sofia PittI've been testing the new Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE second generation ahead of their release Friday. The second-generation Apple Watch SE comes only in aluminum in either 44mm or 40mm, and it doesn't have the always-on display. Apple Watch SE. Apple Watch Series 8. Apple Watch SE.

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☆ Why Coca-Cola doesn't want to tell you what's in those weird flavors
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-07 | by ( Danielle Wiener-Bronner | Cnn Business | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Over the past several months, Coca-Cola has rolled out a number of curious products: Coca-Cola Starlight Byte and Dreamworld . "We're engaging with people," said Selman Careaga, global category president of Coca-Cola Trademark, which includes Coke drinks but not other Coca-Cola products like Fanta, Sprite or others. "Without a doubt, it's a Coca-Cola product." Developing new Coke flavors can be risky if they stray too far from the signature flavor, Stanford noted. "The longevity of the brand has been all about that very unique Coke taste," he added.

☆ Kevin Hart sold a $100 million stake in his media company to private equity firm Abry. Here are 10 more Hollywood production shops that are hot M&A targets.
▼ + stars: | 2022-05-19 | by ( Natalie Jarvey | Elaine Low | Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Abry Partners' $100 million stake in Kevin Hart's company HartBeat is the latest big M&A move in Hollywood. Dealmakers said production companies are valuable amid the streaming wars and demand for content. The M&A activity had top Hollywood dealmakers telling Insider in early 2022 that practically every independent production company is a target. Many production companies make work-for-hire or don't control the rights to a project once it is sold off to a studio distributor. Based on January interviews with five entertainment industry experts and insiders, Insider identified a list of 10 production companies that could be compelling acquisition targets as M&A activity continues.

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