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☆ George Santos sues Jimmy Kimmel, claiming he tricked him into making 'ridiculing' videos on Cameo
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-18 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

George Santos said Jimmy Kimmel "falsely represented" himself when requesting Cameo videos. AdvertisementFormer Rep. George Santos has alleged that Jimmy Kimmel deceived him into making videos on Cameo that were used to ridicule him on the late-night television host's eponymous talk show. Five of these appeared on episodes of "Jimmy Kimmel! AdvertisementAccording to Rolling Stone, the complaint states that Kimmel "chose the personal use licenses for all the Cameo Videos with the intention to violate such licenses by broadcasting and commercially exploiting the Cameo Videos on national television." "Could you imagine if I get sued by George Santos for a fraud," Kimmel said at the time.

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☆ Maisie Williams says she struggled to find her identity while growing up on 'Game of Thrones:' 'I was so lost for so long'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-18 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Williams, 26, said she struggled to find her identity while filming "Game of Thrones." AdvertisementMaisie Williams had trouble finding her identity while growing up on the "Game of Thrones" set, saying, "I was lost for so long." Williams reflected on her life after "Game of Thrones" during an interview with The Sunday Times in London. Helen Sloan/HBOShe told the outlet that growing up on "Game of Thrones" meant forming her real-world identity became difficult. Williams told The Sunday Times in London that she tries to offer guidance to other child stars navigating the entertainment industry.

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☆ Nobody is talking about the ickiest part of 'Love Is Blind' season 6
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-17 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

If you need a reminder of what "Love Is Blind" is about: Gen Z and millennial couples fall in love "sight unseen." AdvertisementAD and Clay on "Love Is Blind" season six. Unbeknownst to me, and apparently several other "Love Is Blind" contestants, to "bean dip" is "to flick a woman's (or man's) breast with the index finger," per Urban Dictionary. AdvertisementAD reacting to the bean dip comment. The next three episodes of "Love Is Blind" season six will air on February 21.

Persons: —, Jimmy Presnell, Chelsea Blackwell, Gen, Jimmy, Amber Desiree, Smith, Clay Gravesande, Clay, Jimmy objectifies, he's, wasn't, Chelsea, squats, Jesus, she's, Jeramey Lutinski, Jeramey, Laura Dadisman, Laura, she'd, I'm, Kenneth Gorham, Brittany Mills Organizations: Service, Business, NFL, Netflix, Jimmy, Chelsea Locations: what's, Chelsea

☆ Joey King says Gypsy Rose Blanchard told her she has 'no ill will' toward her after previously criticizing the 'The Act'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-17 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Gypsy Rose Blanchard-Anderson (née Blanchard) has no "ill will" toward Joey King, who portrayed her in the 2019 Hulu series "The Act," which adapted Blanchard-Anderson's life and the events leading up to the murder of her mother. AdvertisementJoey King earned an Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Gypsy Rose Blanchard-Anderson in Hulu's 2019 drama "The Act." Gypsy Rose Blanchard-Anderson previously said the release of the series negatively affected her life in prison. However, Blanchard-Anderson wrote in "Released" that she wasn't asked for her consent to make the series and that she "didn't have any participation in it."

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☆ How Bethenny Frankel grew her influencer business to $3.2 million a year after leaving reality TV behind
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-17 | by ( Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In 2023, her first full year of embracing the status of "influencer," Frankel earned $3.2 million in endorsement deals, according to documents reviewed by BI. Bethenny Frankel, the "accidental influencer"Despite her path to that success through reality TV, she calls herself an "accidental influencer." Photo by Heidi GutmanFrankel's path from reality TV to Skinnygirl to actingFor the unfamiliar, Frankel wasn't just in reality TV — she made Housewives history when she founded Skinnygirl Cocktails and then sold it in 2011. The deal was big enough to prompt networks to include so-called "Bethenny Clauses" in reality TV contracts, which require reality stars to give the networks a cut of businesses promoted on air. "I left reality TV and honestly thought the faucet would turn off because that's what happens, and I was fine with that," she said.

Persons: —, Bethenny Frankel, Thomas, Frankel, Fred Flinstone, — Frankel, she's, She's, Dunkin, TikTok, CoverGirl, Frankel doesn't, Heidi Gutman, Frankel wasn't, Frankel haven't, Lady Gaga, Addison Rae, that's Organizations: Service, Business, Housewives, New, Bravo, BI, Brands, L'Oreal, YouTube, SEC Locations: New York, TikTok

☆ Linda Hamilton says working on 'Resident Alien' with Alan Tudyk is like 'going to comedy camp'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read preview"The Terminator" actor Linda Hamilton says she's humbled to work with Alan Tudyk and the rest of the cast on "Resident Alien." Speaking to Business Insider before "Resident Alien" season three premiered on Wednesday, Hamilton said that Harry's idiosyncratic nature will make their partnership difficult. Linda Hamilton as General Eleanor McCallister and Alan Tudyk as Harry Vanderspeigle in "Resident Alien." The ladies, Alan Tudyk, Corey Reynolds, they're all fantastic." But she was immediately charmed by the "Resident Alien" script from creator Chris Sheridan.

Persons: —, Linda Hamilton, she's, Alan Tudyk, Harry Vanderspeigle, Hamilton, Eleanor McCallister, Harry, that's, I'm, it's, Corey Reynolds, Sarah Connor, Chris Sheridan Organizations: Service, SYFY, Business, Netflix Locations: Patience , Colorado

☆ The Ramsey Show's Jade Warshaw on ways to lower your vehicle debt
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | 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 EmailThe Ramsey Show's Jade Warshaw on ways to lower your vehicle debtJade Warshaw, The Ramsey Show co-host, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss ways to lower your vehicle debt.

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☆ Was Carmen in Netflix's 'Griselda' a real person? The character seems to be based on several real women in the drug lord's life
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Netflix's "Griselda" adapts the life of drug lord Griselda Blanco. Carmen's storyline bears similarities to several real women in Blanco's life. Miami PD analyst June Hawkins was another character in the show, and the real Hawkins also consulted. One character in the show, Carmen Gutiérrez (Vanessa Ferlito), appears to be based on several women in Blanco's life who turned on her at some point. Here's everything you need to know about how her character actually corresponds to real life.

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Yet it almost felt that way during Stewart's return to “The Daily Show” Monday night. Neither will that night prove Stewart can regain the position of prominence he stepped away from in August 2015. He moved swiftly into the news, and up-to-date doings of President Joe Biden and his Republican rival. “The Daily Show” even found one where Trump said he couldn't remember talking about how good his memory is. The “campaign” interlude allowed Stewart, and viewers who had drifted away from “The Daily Show” after he left, to become acquainted with unfamiliar cast members.

Persons: Jon Stewart, Stewart's, Stewart, Trevor Noah, ” Stewart, MSNBC's Rachel Maddow, Joe Biden, Robert Hur's, “ Joe Biden, ”, Biden, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Trump, ” Deggans, “, ” Jeremy Egner, Correspondent Dulce Sloan, Jordan Klepper, Jon Stewart ”, ___ David Bauder Organizations: Comedy Central, Central, Republican, The New York Times, Correspondent, Apple, Associated Press Locations: China

☆ 'The White Lotus' picks Blackpink's Lisa to appear on season 3 of the drama series
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Blackpink's Lisa is set to make her acting debut in "The White Lotus" Season 3. Lisa's role is not yet specified, and she will be credited as Lalisa Manobal. 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 . AdvertisementBlackpink's Lisa will make her acting debut and join the cast of "The White Lotus" for the show's third season, HBO confirmed Monday.

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☆ Here's where you may recognize the cast of Netflix's 'One Day'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"One Day" is Netflix's latest romance series, based on David Nicholls' bestselling novel. The cast has many actors from HBO hit shows, such as Leo Woodall, Tim McInnerny, and Essie Davis. Here's where you might recognize the show's stars from. The "One Day" cast also features actors from "Game of Thrones" and "House of the Dragon." Here's a quick breakdown of the main cast and other shows and movies they were in.

Persons: David Nicholls, Leo Woodall, Tim McInnerny, Essie Davis, Here's, —, Dexter Mayhew, Emma Morley, Ambika, Woodall Organizations: HBO, Service

☆ Griselda Blanco's family settles lawsuit against Netflix and Sofia Vergara
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-10 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewThe estate of Colombian drug queen Griselda Blanco, who filed a lawsuit against Netflix for using the family's images and likenesses without proper authorization, has settled its case. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. According to court records viewed by Business Insider, the counsel for the family dismissed the complaint with prejudice on Friday, February 9, meaning it can't be refiled. Sofía Vergara (center) with "Griselda" producers Luis Balaguer (left) and Andrés Baiz, and creator Eric Newman (right). "I feel that the story, our story, my family's story, the Blanco family's universe, it's so complex and so legendary it should be shown respect when it comes to storytelling."

Persons: —, Griselda Blanco, Michael Blanco, Marie Blanco, Sofía Vergara, Griselda, Blanco, Luis Balaguer, Andrés, Eric Newman, Romain Maurice, Getty, unfazed, Escobar, Billy Corben — Organizations: Service, Netflix, Business, Dade, Dade County Court, Entertainment, YouTube, Variety, Rotten Locations: Miami, Dade County

☆ How much is Usher earning from his Super Bowl halftime show performance?
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-10 | by ( Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

More than 100 million people tune in to the Super Bowl yearly, but the halftime show performers are not typically paid any more than SAG-AFTRA's minimum union rate. AdvertisementFirst are the checks for endorsement deals, particularly for ads and campaigns around the Super Bowl. Lady Gaga saw album and song sales skyrocket 1,000% on the day of her Super Bowl gig in 2017, Billboard reported. In past years, StubHub has reported that search traffic has jumped as high as 50% for halftime show acts following the Super Bowl. So, Usher, go get that money, money, money.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Colin Jost, the co-anchor of Saturday Night Live's “Weekend Update,” will get a chance in April to roast leading political and media figures as the featured entertainer at the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents’ Association. “His smart brand of comedy and keen observation will turn up the heat on the national news media and across the political spectrum,” said Kelly O’Donnell, president of the White House Correspondents’ Association and NBC News Senior White House Correspondent, in a statement. A writer and comedic performer, Jost has written for the long-running NBC late night comedy franchise since 2005. He began co-anchoring the show's news parody in 2014 with co-anchor Michael Che. Jost is married to actress Scarlett Johansson.

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☆ 'The Tourist' is topping Netflix charts. Meet the cast and who they play
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"The Tourist," starring Jamie Dornan, is now available on Netflix in the United States. The second season of the show will premiere on Netflix on February 29. 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 . Advertisement"The Tourist" is an Australian-set thriller series starring Jamie Dornan — and as of this month, it's available on Netflix in the United States.

Persons: Jamie Dornan, —, Jamie Dornan —, Dornan, He's, Helen Chambers, Danielle Macdonald Organizations: Netflix, Service, Business Locations: United States, Australian, Australia

☆ Why Quinta Brunson actually loved having fewer episodes for 'Abbott Elementary' season 3
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The "Abbott Elementary" creator is also busy with the show's third season, which premiered Wednesday. After winning the Emmy Award for best actress in a comedy series in January, she’s now in the thick of “Abbott Elementary” season three. Many broadcast series saw reduced episode counts in the post-strike television season, and "Abbott Elementary" season three clocks in at 14 episodes — eight less than season two. Brunson in "Abbott Elementary" season three. "Abbott Elementary" season three airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m.

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☆ Meet the Man Behind Litquidity, the Anonymous Instagram Account Dominating Wall Street
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Reed Alexander | Hayley Cuccinello | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +26 min

The deck kicked off a game of one-upmanship among Wall Street banks trying to keep their employees happy. Lit capitalized on poking fun at Wall Street culture, selling $35 dad hats that read, "Do You Know Who My Father Is?" There have, of course, been endless rumors about Lit's identity, especially among Wall Street underlings. Wall Street underlings have speculated about Litquidity's identity for years. Basak, one attendee said, wanted to take a "wrecking ball through it all" and hold Wall Street heavy hitters accountable.

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☆ John Goodman wants a do-over in his favorite Coen Brothers movie
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

When you think of John Goodman, you likely picture him as Walter Sobchak, the gun-toting bowling enthusiast from "The Big Lebowski." For the latest installment in BI's "Role Play" series, Goodman discusses his favorite Coen brothers movie, why "Bringing Out the Dead" was a hard movie to make, and the time he called 411 looking for Al Pacino. On his favorite Coen Brothers movie and faking it in his first movie roleYou made your movie debut in 1983 in "Eddie Macon's Run," which stars Kirk Douglas. [Laughs]On working with Al Pacino and the casting rumor about him he's never heard(L-R) John Goodman and Al Pacino in "The Sea of Love." [Laughs]On the movie that felt like he 'wasted a great opportunity'(L-R) John Goodman and Nicolas Cage in "Bringing Out the Dead."

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Las Vegas will be flooded with so many pre- Super Bowl events that Shaquille O'Neal lowered the prices to his popular carnival-themed “ Shaq's Fun House. “Las Vegas isn't ready for the show we're about to bring,” Big Boi said. The stars of the CBS show “The Neighborhood” will host the Super Bowl Soulful Celebration at the Palms Casino Resort on Wednesday night. MALUMA & SIRIUSXMColombian superstar Maluma will take his vibrant Latin music vibes into Las Vegas with the help of SiriusXM. ___More on the Super Bowl: https://apnews.com/hub/super-bowl

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In December, Shannen Doherty accused Alyssa Milano of getting her fired from the show. Writing about her time working on "Charmed," Milano added in the caption that she had "absolute certainty" that "everything was documented." "The studio, Aaron Spelling, and network made the decision to protect the international hit that was Charmed," Milano added. The drama between Milano and Doherty kicked off in December 2023, when Combs said Milano threatened to sue 'Charmed' producers if they didn't fire DohertyHolly Marie Combs and Shannen Doherty together in 2001. Three days later, Milano tweeted asking women to reply "Me Too" if they had been sexually harassed or assaulted.

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It's Taylor Swift's world, and she just allows us to live in it. “Midnights” earned Swift her fourth career Grammy for album of the year on Sunday, an achievement no one can match. It breaks a tie with Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder, who each won the honor three times. Swift was the last example of an action-packed show where women earned the biggest honors and had the majority of the most memorable performances. There was a brief pause before SZA accepted an award for best R&B song, since she was changing backstage.

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☆ Mark Cuban didn't want to invest in this $2.5 million 'Shark Tank' company—here's what changed his mind
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Mark Cuban didn't want to invest in Genius Litter — until a bidding war between his "Shark Tank" co-stars annoyed him into changing his mind. If it's a high pH or a low pH, it will tell you if there's a potential health issue," said van Meer. That allowed him to put $1 million of his own cash, plus another $1 million already raised from other investors, into launching Genius Litter. "I want to build and scale this business and then sell it [strategically]," said van Meer. van Meer asked, countering with 10% split evenly among the three investors.

Persons: Mark Cuban, Ramon van Meer, van Meer, Van Meer, Robert Hervajec, Emma Grede, Herjavec, Lori Greiner, Kevin O'Leary, Lori, O'Leary, Van Meer wasn't, Greiner Organizations: ABC Locations: Austin , Texas

☆ Nikki Haley makes surprise 'Saturday Night Live' cameo asking 'Trump' questions
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-03 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Ambassador Nikki Haley delivers remarks at her primary night rally at the Grappone Conference Center on January 23, 2024 in Concord, New Hampshire. Nikki Haley made a surprise — and funny — appearance on "Saturday Night Live," where she asked a cast member playing her Republican presidential primary opponent Donald Trump a series of zingers in the cold open. "My question is, why won't you debate Nikki Haley?" Haley asked "Trump." Haley asked.

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☆ 'True Detective: Night Country' writer shrugs off criticism from the show's creator Nic Pizzolatto
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-03 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Nic Pizzolatto, the creator of the hit show "True Detective," hit out at the crime drama's fourth season, the first he did not write. "True Detective: Night Country," which stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis, was written by Mexican filmmaker Issa López. He also called links in the show to earlier "True Detective" seasons "so stupid." Jodie Foster and Kali Reis in "True Detective: Night Country." "So, if you liked last night's [episode] and have a Rotten Tomatoes account, maybe head over there and leave an audience review?"

Persons: Nic Pizzolatto, Jodie Foster, Kali Reis, Issa López, Pizzolatto, López, Woody Harrelson, Matthew McConaughy, James Bridges, Esquire, Michele K Organizations: Rotten, Twitter Locations: Mexican

☆ Spotify needed Joe Rogan. And Joe Rogan needed Spotify. So they're sticking together.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Peter Kafka | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

But it's still going to be a major force in podcasting for years to come — because it's hanging on to Joe Rogan. Spotify says Rogan, the most popular person in podcasting, will be sticking around the platform via a "multiyear" contract. AdvertisementAll of this makes a lot of sense, given the way that podcasting — and Spotify's commitment to podcasting — has changed. That backing almost certainly helped keep Rogan with Spotify for another deal. So instead, this deal means Rogan gets a reliable income source, and Spotify gets the best-known name in the industry.

Persons: —, it's, Joe Rogan, Rogan, Rogan's, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Alex Cooper, Cooper, Alex Jones, Neil Young, Rogan didn't Organizations: Service, Spotify, Street Journal, Bloomberg, Business, Apple, YouTube, Edison Research

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