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☆ ‘AKA Mr. Chow’ Review: Portrait of the Artist as a Restaurateur
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-20 | by ( John Anderson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

Michael Chow Photo: HBOAmong his many talents, the celebrity restaurateur Michael Chow , the subject of “AKA Mr. Chow,” has the seemingly savant-ish ability to recall the first shot of any movie he’s seen. “Why are first scenes so important?” asks director Nick Hooker . “Is your birth important?” asks Mr. Chow. AKA Mr. Chow Sunday, 9 p.m., HBOA film-critic colleague once observed, or conceded, that few movies get any better after the first five minutes. Over the great operatic journey that is Mr. Chow’s life, can anything top the overture performed by this supremely self-confident, mildly abrasive, quasi-pugnacious but likable impresario-artist-actor and feeder of the elite?

Persons: Michael Chow, Chow, ”, “ Lawrence, Nick Hooker, “, Hooker, Jean Tsien, Chow — Organizations: HBO Locations: Northwest, Arabia

☆ Jon Stewart’s show on Apple is over because of disagreements about China
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-20 | by ( David Goldman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Stewart informed staff Thursday that he and Apple executives agreed to part ways, according to multiple show staff members with whom Stewart discussed the matter. China worriesChina represents nearly a fifth of Apple’s sales and is the company’s fastest-growing region by far. Apple’s sales in China increased 8% between April and June (the most recent quarter for which Apple has reported its financial statement), while sales fell 6% in the Americas region during that same period. So a potentially critical look at China on Stewart’s show, streamed by Apple, may not have sat well with the consumers and officials Cook is hoping will help boost Apple’s bottom line in the region. But in its most recent season, Stewart started capturing more attention for his show, particularly in clips online, some of which went viral.

Persons: New York CNN —, Jon Stewart ”, Stewart, Tim Cook, Cook, John Oliver’s “, Tim Geithner, Gary Gensler, Nathan Dahm Organizations: New, New York CNN, Apple, The New York Times, Research, HBO, Warner Bros ., SEC, Oklahoma Locations: New York, China, Israel, Americas

Jon Stewart’s show on Apple’s streaming service is abruptly coming to an end, according to several people with knowledge of the decision, the result of creative differences between the tech giant and the former “Daily Show” host. Mr. Stewart and Apple executives decided to part ways in recent days, two of the people said. The Apple show, “The Problem With Jon Stewart,” debuted to some fanfare two years ago as Mr. Stewart’s return to the talk show format after a six-year hiatus. But Mr. Stewart and Apple executives had disagreements over some of the topics and guests on “The Problem,” two of the people said. Mr. Stewart told members of his staff on Thursday that potential show topics related to China and artificial intelligence were causing concern among Apple executives, a person with knowledge of the meeting said.

Persons: Jon Stewart’s, Stewart, Jon Stewart, ”, Stewart’s Organizations: Apple, Comedy Locations: China

☆ Little-known life of Moomins creator Tove Jansson explored in new exhibition
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Aurore Laborie | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Paris CNN —The Moomin characters may be internationally famous, but a new exhibition in Paris shows a lesser-known side to the Finnish artist who created them. The show takes an intimate look into the life of Tove Jansson, both as a prolific artist and an advocate for female independence. Courtesy The Community and Moomin Characters Ltd. Using illustrations, cartoons, photography, music, writings and letters, the exhibition shows Jansson as a multifaceted character who could — and did — make art out of almost anything. Tove Jansson's Moomin character "Little My" paper doll.

Persons: Tove Jansson, ”, Sini, ” Tove Jansson's, Jansson, “, Thomas Zambra, —, Signe Hammarsten, Viktor Jansson, Tove Jansson’s, Tove Jansson's, Summers, Hitler, Stalin, “ Garm, Lewis Carroll’s, Alice, Tuulikki Pietilä, Tuukka Laurila, Pietilä, Zambra, Tove Jansson ”, Louis Organizations: Paris CNN, CNN, des Beaux Arts, Nature, Espace Mont Locations: Paris, Finnish, Kanto, Tuukka, Stockholm, Scandinavia, Finland, “, Helsinki, Wonderland, Espace

☆ Popcast (Deluxe): Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Movie + Bad Bunny Returns
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Connect With Popcast. Become a part of the Popcast community: Join the show’s Facebook group and Discord channel. We want to hear from you! Tune in, and tell us what you think at popcast@nytimes.com. Follow our host, Jon Caramanica, on Twitter: @joncaramanica.

Persons: Jon Caramanica Organizations: Facebook, Twitter

☆ ‘Rick and Morty’ reveals its new voice actors
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Scottie Andrew | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

It was more of the same, save for two major changes: the voices of Rick and Morty themselves. Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden provide the new voices of Rick and Morty, respectively. They replace Justin Roiland, series co-creator and voice of both Rick and Morty (as well as several supporting characters), who departed the show in January following since-dropped charges of domestic violence. Adult Swim didn’t reveal the new actors’ identities until minutes into Sunday’s episode. “Rick and Morty” has been a mega-hit for Adult Swim over its acclaimed run, which began in 2013.

Persons: “ Rick, Morty, who’ve, Rick, Ian Cardoni, Harry Belden, Justin Roiland, Dan Harmon, Scott Marder, Hugh Jackman, Morty ”, McDonald’s Organizations: CNN, Network, Warner Bros, Discovery, Swim Locations: “

☆ ‘The Sea Beyond’ Review: Juvenile Detention, Italian-Style
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Mike Hale | More About Mike Hale | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

It’s hot in there and we’re not just talking about the steam in the showers, though there’s a lot of that, too. A naval base in real life, it has a picturesque location on a pier; the show’s Italian title, “Mare Fuori,” translates more literally to “The Sea Outside,” as in the sea outside the prison windows. Italian viewers are getting ready for Season 4, whose filming was occasionally interrupted by the screams of fans clustered outside the prison gates. Based on the first season, it is easy enough to understand the impact of “The Sea Beyond” on T-shirt sales and young heart rates. Its heart is pure soap opera, and the writing and direction do not aspire to more.

Persons: “, molto bello, we’re, ”, “ Mare, James Dean Locations: Italy, Naples, Mount, America

Suzanne Somers, the effervescent blonde actor known for playing Chrissy Snow on the television show “Three’s Company” and who became an entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author, has died. Somers faced some backlash for her reliance on what she’s described as a chemical-free and organic lifestyle to combat the cancers. On “Three’s Company,” she was the ditzy blonde opposite John Ritter and Joyce DeWitt in the roommate comedy. “The show’s response was, ‘Who do you think you are?’” Somers told People in 2020. Somers did reconcile with Ritter before his death, and then with DeWitt on her online talk show.

Persons: Suzanne Somers, Chrissy Snow, ”, Somers, Couri Hay, Alan Hamel, Bruce, “, ‘, Oprah Winfrey, she’d, Bruce Somers, Hamel, Steve McQueen, “ Bullitt, George Lucas’s, Richard Dreyfuss’s, Lucas, ” Somers, John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, would’ve, Ritter, ‘ John Ritter, DeWitt, ” Hamel Organizations: New York Times, American Cancer Society, Thunderbird, Rockford, “ Three’s, ABC, CBS News, People Magazine Locations: Palm Springs , California, San Bruno , California, ”, Vegas

☆ Don't look directly at a solar eclipse for 'even a split second' without proper protection, optometrist says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-14 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

On Oct. 14, there will be a visible solar eclipse in several parts of the U.S. — mainly on the west coast in states like California and Oregon. You risk permanent damage by looking at a solar eclipse without eye protectionThe proper term for "eclipse blindness" is solar retinopathy, and it can potentially weaken your eyesight. How to view the solar eclipse safelyWearing eye protection to view the solar eclipse is the safest precaution you can take to view it, but having the right kind matters. Remember to be mindful of your children viewing the solar eclipse as well, he adds. For this solar eclipse, Benner encourages you to "enjoy it, but make sure you enjoy it with the proper eye protection on."

Persons: Ronald Benner, Benner, I've, who've Organizations: NASA, American Optometric Association, International Organization for Standardization, American Astronomical Society, CNBC Locations: California, Oregon, Texas

☆ Holly Willoughby leaves 'This Morning' after being targeted in alleged plot
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Popular British television host Holly Willoughby has announced she is stepping away from the ITV program “This Morning,” after she was reportedly the target of an alleged kidnapping and murder plot. “I’ve let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to ‘This Morning,’” Willoughby wrote in a post shared on Instagram Tuesday. ITV’s Managing Director, Media and Entertainment, Kevin Lygo said in a statement that the network is sad to see Willoughby go. “We are sad that Holly is leaving This Morning, but respect her decision which we know will have been extremely difficult for her to make,” he said. She has been at the heart of This Morning for the past 14 years, and she is adored by our viewers.

Persons: Holly Willoughby, I’ve, ” Willoughby, ”, Willoughby, Kevin Lygo, Holly, “ Holly Organizations: CNN — Popular, ITV, Guardian, Media, Entertainment Locations: CNN — Popular British

They can also rile up Trump's own party, which then incorporates the former president's vendettas and impulses into its own agenda. Though most in his party have stayed quiet, Trump's comments about Milley horrified some Republicans. On the debate stage last week, Trump’s rivals for the GOP nomination didn't address the former president's more incendiary rhetoric. Democrats, including Biden, have warned that Trump and supporters in his Make America Great Again movement are a threat to American democracy. At last week's California Republican Party convention in a hotel ballroom in Anaheim, Trump’s rhetoric reached yet another level.

Persons: Donald Trump, Joe Biden, lowlifes, ”, Trump, Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong, Ruth Ben, ” Ben, Ghiat, Rodrigo Duterte, Trump's, Jack Smith, Mark Milley, Milley, “, ” Milley, Mike Pence, John Kelly, Kelly, ” Trump, Steven Cheung, Biden, ” Alex Conant, Ron DeSantis, Conant, Paul Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi, San Francisco — how’s, Jonathan J, Cooper, Michael R Organizations: Republican, Democratic, White, NBC, New, North, New York University, Trump, U.S, Capitol, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Republicans, GOP, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington's Georgetown University, The Associated Press, White House, CNN, Marine Corps, Florida Gov, California Republican Party, Associated Press Locations: United States, New York, Philippines, Mexico, U.S, China, Florida, ”, California, Anaheim, San Francisco, Anaheim , California

☆ The top superyachts at Monaco Yacht Show 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Tamara Hardingham-Gill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

“It shows the evolution of yacht design and the use of a yacht,” says Pizzardini. The Monaco Yacht Show’s Sustainability Hub, which showcases what are touted as sustainable solutions and eco-friendly projects, is returning to the show for its second year. RossinaviThere were 5,695 superyachts over 30 meters in operation in mid-August, according to the Monaco Yacht Show Market Report 2023 published by SuperYacht Times. The report goes on to state that new yacht sales were behind by 34% at the start of September, while used yacht sales were down by around 25%. There are lots of expectations for this year.”Monaco Yacht Show 2023 begins on September 27, and ends on September 30.

Persons: Julien Hubert, Marcela Royer, ” Johan Pizzardini, Royer, ”, they’re, Guillaume Plisson, Tecnomar –, “, – it’s, Vitruvius, Francesco Paszkowski, Maurizio Paradisi, Amels, Amare, Aurelia, Lara, Pizzardini, superyachts, it’s Organizations: CNN, Monaco, Tankoa Yachts, CNN Travel, Monaco’s, Amels, Italian, Group Yachts, “, Rossinavi, SuperYacht Times Locations: Monaco, Netherlands, London, Carinthia

☆ Harry Styles, Bjork and celebrating fashion’s rebels
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Zoe Whitfield | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Bjork wearing a Marjan Pejoski swan dress — complete with egg, laid on the red carpet — to the 2001 Academy Awards in Los Angeles. “Christopher Kane’s amazing neon dresses were made of lace, lingerie and elastic bought at a market in east London,” she explained. Style.com, as a resource, had a huge impact – immediately designers could understand how many people they were reaching,” said Lewin. Those technological shifts had an enormous impact.”The exhibition features clothing and fashion ephemera from the past 30 years. “Same as every other creative industry, changes in the education system and the cost of living have ripple effects on the way designers function within a city like London,” she said.

Persons: Newgen, Tony Blair, ’, Porter, Bjork, Wally Skalij, Rebecca Lewin —, Sarah Mower —, “ Lee McQueen, ”, Lewin, Alexander McQueen, Andy Stagg, Grace Wales Bonner, JW Anderson, Kim Jones, Mary Katrantzou, Duro Olowu, Richard Quinn, Simone Rocha, McQueen’s, Simon Ungless, Lee, Martine Rose, Charles Jeffrey’s, Nasir Mazhar, Harikrishnan Keezhathil Surendran Pillai, HARRI, Daley’s Liverpool, Steven Stokey, Daley, Pejoski, Sam Smith, Harry Styles, Singer Sam Smith, “ Christopher, you’ve, ‘ Organizations: London CNN, London, Los Angeles Times, Vogue, CNN, British Fashion Council, BFC, Ritz, Central Saint Martins, University of Westminster, London College of Fashion, BRIT, Design Museum Locations: British, Britain, Iraq, Los Angeles, London, Central Saint, India, Macedonia, “

☆ ‘NCIS’ star David McCallum dead at 90
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Actor David McCallum, known for his role on the long-running CBS procedural “NCIS,” has died, the network said in a statement. “He was the kindest, coolest, most patient and loving father,” his son Peter McCallum wrote in a statement from the family, provided by CBS. “He always put family before self.”McCallum died of natural causes surrounded by his family at New York Presbyterian Hospital, CBS said. “David was a gifted actor and author, and beloved by many around the world,” the network’s statement read. McCallum is survived by his wife of 56 years Katherine McCallum, three sons (Paul McCallum, Valentine McCallum and Peter McCallum), his daughter Sophie McCallum and eight grandchildren.

Persons: David McCallum, ”, Peter McCallum, ” McCallum, “ David, “, McCallum, Illya, Robert Vaughn’s, Napoleon Solo, Donald “ Ducky, Katherine McCallum, Paul McCallum, Valentine McCallum, Sophie McCallum Organizations: CNN, CBS, “, New York Presbyterian Hospital, NBC Locations: New, Scotland

☆ On ‘Golden Bachelor,’ Looking for Love and a Pickleball Partner
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( Julia Jacobs | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Drivers in Los Angeles heading north on La Cienega Boulevard these days might notice a bronzed gentleman smiling down at them from billboards poised on either side of the street. He is Gerry Turner, an Indiana retiree who used to work in the food distribution industry. But as one of the billboards explains, those were not the qualifications that led to his becoming the star of the newest “Bachelor” spinoff. He’s 72.”The appraisal was taken from a recent headline about Turner, who as the first “Golden Bachelor” is the center of a new spin on the franchise that features singles 60 and older. “This is certainly the first time in a ‘Bachelor’ campaign that we used a quote from AARP in our billboards,” said Shannon Ryan, who oversees the show’s marketing.

Persons: Gerry Turner, Turner, ”, Shannon Ryan Organizations: AARP Locations: Los Angeles, La Cienega, Indiana

☆ Martin Sheen and Melissa Fitzgerald: ‘We are all dancing on the edge of the abyss’
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( Opinion Martin Sheen | Melissa Fitzgerald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Melissa Fitzgerald is an actress and director of strategic engagement for All Rise, founded as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, a training, membership, and advocacy organization for justice system innovation and reform. These public health and public safety crises are among the paramount social challenges of our time. And of course, we need to develop an ever-growing workforce of licensed addiction treatment providers to deliver services. Treatment courts are a shining example of how the justice system can, and should, provide a public health-oriented response to addiction. This year alone, 4,000 treatment courts will refer 150,000 people to treatment and recovery support.

Persons: Martin Sheen, Melissa Fitzgerald, Melissa —, —, Andy, “, ” Melissa Fitzgerald Leah Puttkammer, Martin Sheen Michael Kovac, we’ll Organizations: Golden Globe, National Association of Drug Court, Public, CNN, AFI, US Centers for Disease Control, National Center, Substance, Welfare, Mental Health Administration, Research, Kennedy Center Locations: telehealth, Chicago, Washington , DC

NEW YORK (AP) — Drew Barrymore, who drew criticism for taping new episodes of her daytime talk show despite the ongoing writers and actors strikes, now says she'll wait until the labor issues are resolved. “I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show’s premiere until the strike is over,” Barrymore posted on Instagram on Sunday. Ariel Dumas, head writer and supervising producer for “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” reacted on X, formerly Twitter: “This is really great,” she wrote, saying "The Drew Barrymore Show” “decided to do the right thing. That’s because talk shows are covered under a separate contract — the so-called Network Code — from the one actors and writers are striking. The Network Code also covers reality TV, sports, morning news shows, soap operas and game shows.

Persons: — Drew Barrymore, ” Barrymore, “, —, Kelly, Ryan ” —, Jennifer Hudson, Ariel Dumas, Stephen Colbert ”, ”, Drew Barrymore, ” “, @TheView, don’t, they’re Organizations: ABC, of America, Screen, American Federation of Television, Radio Artists, Alliance, Television Producers, Disney, Netflix Locations: New York

CNN —Drew Barrymore announced on Sunday that she will pause the premiere of her talk show after receiving backlash over her decision to resume production as more than 11,000 television and film writers remain on strike. Barrymore’s statement comes after a turbulent week for the actress and TV host, who faced criticism from the Writers Guild of America (WGA) after defending her decision to resume production without WGA writers amidst the ongoing dual strikes in Hollywood. In a statement shared on Instagram earlier this month, Barrymore explained her position about bringing her show back. “The Guild has, and will continue to, picket struck shows that are in production during the strike. Other daytime talk shows airing new episodes include “The View,” “Tamron Hall” and “Live with Kelly and Mark.”

Persons: CNN — Drew Barrymore, “, ” Barrymore, ”, Barrymore, Drew Barrymore, ’, ” “ It’s, “ I’ve, Kelly, Mark Organizations: CNN, Writers Guild of America, WGA, MTV, Twitter, SAG Locations: Hollywood, New York

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — When Jay Norvell threw shade at Deion Sanders for wearing sunglasses during interviews, Coach Prime responded by handing out some of his signature shades. Sanders passed out pairs of Prime 21 sunglasses to his players during a team meeting — “I just want to see how y'all look in 'em. Before big games at Oregon and against USC, Colorado hosts Colorado State (0-1) on Saturday night, and during his weekly radio show, Norvell took a swipe at Sanders' habit of wearing his cap and sunglasses during media interviews. Howard called it petty for Norvell to complain about Sanders wearing sunglasses or a hat and never should have brought anyone's mother into the discussion. “If you know Deion Sanders, not even Coach Prime, but if you just know Deion Sanders, he's really, really close to his mom.

Persons: Jay Norvell, Deion Sanders, Sanders, — “, —, Pat McAfee, Norvell, “, ‘, ” Norvell, “ They’re, let’s, McAfee, it’s, ” Sanders, Rece Davis, Desmond Howard, Davis, that's, We’re, we’re, Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders, ” Davis, Howard, he's, ” Howard, He’s Organizations: “, GameDay, Buffaloes, TCU, Nebraska, Oregon, USC, Colorado, Colorado State, ESPN, Rams, AP Locations: BOULDER, Colo, ESPN's, Boulder, Colorado, Sanders

☆ 'Frasier': First full trailer for reboot drops -- and it's new city, same Frasier
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Almost four decades after he first appeared on television screens, Frasier Crane is back–and he’s basically the same, albeit with a new skyline. The first full trailer for the reboot of the hit ’90s sitcom “Frasier” was released by Paramount+ on Thursday, offering more details of the series, which sees Kelsey Grammer return to play the titular character 30 years after the original show first aired. Set in Boston, the city in which the world was first introduced to Frasier, the trailer shows him attempting to reconnect with his now adult son Freddy, played by Jack Cutmore-Scott, and moving from Seattle in the hope of mending their relationship. Frasier (2023) | Official Trailer | Paramount+Ahead of the show’s much anticipated return on October 12, the trailer racked up more than a million views on YouTube within 24 hours of its release. This image released by Paramount+ shows Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane, left, Jess Salgueiro as Eve, center, and Jack Cutmore-Scott as Freddy.

Persons: Frasier Crane, he’s, Frasier ”, Kelsey Grammer, Frasier, Freddy, Jack Cutmore, Scott, Lacroix, “, Alan, Nicholas Lyndhurst, “ Frasier ”, Martin, Niles, Jess Salgueiro, Chris Haston, John Mahoney, David Hyde Pierce, Frasier’s, Lilith Sternin, Bebe Neuwirth Organizations: CNN, Paramount, YouTube, Boston Locations: Boston, Seattle, British

☆ The first Bob Ross work from ‘The Joy of Painting’ is on sale
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Aj Willingham | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —It’s hard to quantify the value of painter and all-around cultural icon Bob Ross, but $9.85 million is a good start. The very first on-air painting from the very first episode of Ross’ beloved series “The Joy of Painting” is looking for a new owner after being kept safe for decades by one of the show’s early volunteers. It has been verified as authentic by Bob Ross Inc.A close-up of the work shows Ross' iconic signature. Modern ArtifactModern Artifact owner Ryan Nelson said Ross’ work has seen increasing demand over the years. “The driving force behind the increased demand for Bob Ross paintings seems to be collectors themselves,” Nelson said in a statement.

Persons: CNN —, Bob Ross, Ross ’, Ross, ”, Ryan Nelson, ” Nelson, Nelson, it’s, ” Ross Organizations: CNN, Virginia PBS, Bob Ross Inc, PBS Locations: Minneapolis, Falls Church, Virginia

☆ Singing Competition Again Comes Under Fire After Use of Blackface
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Claire Moses | More About Claire Moses | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In response to that criticism, the show said the negative comments were surprising. This time around, “Your Face Sounds Familiar,” which is in its 19th season, has not yet publicly responded. The show’s Instagram account indicates that multiple contestants have dressed in blackface to perform as Black singers, including Snoop Dogg, Ray Charles, Bill Withers and Missy Elliott. She said the continued use of blackface on the show might be because the stigma surrounding it is smaller in Poland, which has a population that is overwhelmingly white, than it is in the United States. About 97 percent of Poland’s population identifies as ethnically Polish, according to Minority Rights Group International.

Persons: Snoop Dogg, Ray Charles, Bill Withers, Missy Elliott, Mia Moody, Ramirez, cornrows Organizations: Baylor University, Group International Locations: Texas, Poland, United States

The network said that the show would be returning on Sept. 18 without written material that is “covered by the W.G.A. strike,” a similar approach to that taken by “The View,” which began airing episodes from its new season this month, circumventing union writers. Barrymore, who had stepped down as the host of the MTV Movie and TV Awards in May in solidarity with the striking Hollywood writers, was greeted by a wave of critical backlash online after the decision to go back on air. Representatives for Barrymore and her show did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Recent hosts include the author and TV host Padma Lakshmi, the author and comedian Phoebe Robinson, and actors like LeVar Burton, Nick Offerman and Cynthia Nixon.

Persons: Barrymore, ”, Colson Whitehead, gestured, Ms, Padma Lakshmi, Phoebe Robinson, LeVar Burton, Nick Offerman, Cynthia Nixon Organizations: MTV Locations: United States

☆ Explore How Income Influences Attendance at 139 Top Colleges
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Aatish Bhatia | Claire Cain Miller | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

Explore How Income Influences Attendance at 139 Top CollegesAt many selective private colleges, being very rich is a door to entry — students with parents earning in the top 1 percent attend at much higher rates than other similarly qualified students, new data shows. The data is available for 139 colleges, including the top private colleges according to Barron’s and many of the top public and private colleges in U.S. News & World Report. The researchers also had access to internal admissions data for several of the most elite private colleges. In much of the next tier of elite private colleges, rich students have a similar advantage. Even though college attendance rises with parental income, when it comes to educating the majority of America’s four-year college students, public universities play a vital role — regardless of how much their parents make.

Persons: Raj Chetty, Deming, Friedman, Professor Chetty, John N . Friedman of Brown, David J . Deming, ”, Jesse Rothstein, Chetty, They’re Organizations: U.S . News, Harvard, Dartmouth, Chetty, Ivy League, University of California, Stony Brook University, Carnegie Mellon Locations: U.S, Dartmouth, Georgetown, Berkeley, Los Angeles, California, Swarthmore, Wellesley

☆ Flowers and Fake Marble: How TV Production Designers Create the Past
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-10 | by ( Alexis Soloski | More About Alexis Soloski | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

“I always say that if there were a marble Olympics, our team would definitely take the gold,” Bob Shaw bragged. The scenic artists of “The Gilded Age” can paint a half-dozen distinct marble varieties. To pause at nearly any frame of the show is to marvel at the meticulous mix of authentic materials and brilliant fakes. Look closely at the candelabras, for example: They are fitted with fire-safe LEDs hooked to wavering filaments that substitute for open flame. Though production design is often seen as a mere backdrop to the action, the scenery, furnishings, finishes and props have their own stories to tell.

Persons: “, Bob Shaw, Shaw, ”, Amy Maguire, Cat Smith, Drew Boughton, John Wick Organizations: HBO, New York Times, Buccaneers Locations: “

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