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☆ How photographer Ryan Daniel wins over total strangers when taking their impromptu portraits
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Julianna Bragg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Ryan Daniel had no prior professional photography experience when he decided to buy his first camera. Under the alias Pale Blue Wave, Daniel launched an Instagram account several years ago to share his work with a wider audience. Ryan DanielDaniel’s social media handle Pale Blue Wave carries a deep personal significance for him. The “Pale Blue” part of the name is a nod to Carl Sagan’s “Pale Blue Dot,” a book that profoundly impacted him in his early twenties. Since then, Pale Blue Wave has served as a lifeline for Daniel, allowing him to tap into his true passion.

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☆ A CIA counterterrorism officer's cover was being a comic book author. Now, he's an award-winning writer for DC, working in Hollywood on HBO's 'Lanterns.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Now, he's balancing writing comics with working on the "Lanterns" TV series for HBO. So I threw that away and I'd be like, 'Oh, I'm a comic writer.' Pretending to be a comic writer in the CIA meant he was already in the right mindset. AdvertisementIn 2013, he wrote for the Vertigo imprint, before his first work at DC Comics, "Nightwing" — about Batman's former sidekick — was published in 2014. Movies: King is a member of the team developing the "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" movie based on his comic series of the same name.

Persons: Tom King, King, Robert Harras, King's, Tom, they'd, —, Eisner, Lady Shiva, Ryan Sook King, they're, nothing's, Damon Lindelof, Chris Mundy, Hal Jordan, Kyle Chandler, John Stewart, Aaron Pierre, Neal Adams, Neal, Damon, Chris Organizations: CIA, HBO, Marvel, Columbia University, Department of Justice, Business, Pearl, DC Comics, DC, Corps Locations: Los Angeles, New York, Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan

☆ 'Broke' Josh Brolin reveals $600,000 payday that changed his life: 'I started bawling'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

After breaking out in "The Goonies" in 1985, Brolin's acting career sputtered in the late 80s, through the 90s and into the 2000s. "I spent 22 years just trying to work," Brolin, whose Hollywood prospects were so dismal at points that he turned to stock trading to make a living, said in an appearance on "In Depth with Graham Bensinger." The two roles would turn his fortunes around, both in terms of landing steady acting work, as well as financially. Brolin's career has taken off since then, with star turns in films like "Dune," "True Grit" and "Sicario." Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

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“Conclave” could hit the sweet spot for Oscar voters, with its blend of taut airport paperback thrills and contemporary social relevance. The first “Dune” scored 10 nominations at the 94th Academy Awards in 2022 and won six awards that night — the most of any movie in contention — including best sound, best production design, best cinematography, best film editing and best visual effects. Villeneuve is also a favorite with Oscar voters thanks to previous nominated titles like “Sicario,” “Arrival” and “Blade Runner 2049.”How to watch: Stream on Max. ‘Gladiator II’Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator” conquered the Academy Awards more than 23 years ago, winning five trophies, including best picture and best actor, for Russell Crowe. ‘Wicked’The most inescapable blockbuster of the holiday season could cast a spell on Oscar voters.

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It was awful.”Palm Springs Section 14 neighborhood residents and descendants at United Methodist Church in Palm Springs on April 16, 2023. Because of racial covenants in the 1940, it was among the few places Black and Latino residents could live in Palm Springs. Devers’ mother told her the pressures from redlining and racism led her father to alcohol. She finally landed a place about 15 miles north of Palm Springs in a man’s hunting trailer that had no bathroom or kitchen. Courtesy Lawrence WilliamsMcFarland, Williams’ mother, is 101 and lives with him in Mississippi.

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☆ Harvey Weinstein's lawyers file complaint against NYC alleging poor medical care and 'gulag' conditions at Rikers Island
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Chloe_Melas.Jpg | Chloe Melas | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers filed a legal claim Tuesday against New York City, alleging the disgraced Hollywood mogul is receiving poor medical care and living in an unhygienic environment at the Rikers Island jail complex. He was hospitalized in April and July, and he had emergency heart surgery in September, according to a representative. The New York City mayor’s office, the city’s Department of Correction and the city’s public hospital system did not immediately respond to requests for comment. “The treatment, or lack thereof, that Mr. Weinstein is receiving on Rikers Island does not only amount to medical negligence, it amounts to cruel and unusual punishment in violation of the Eighth Amendment,” Ansari added in part. Weinstein, 72, was placed into city custody earlier this year after the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction in a 4-3 decision.

Persons: Harvey, Weinstein, Imran H, Ansari, ” Ansari Organizations: New, The New, city’s Department of Correction Locations: New York City, Hollywood, The New York City, “

The lawyers for Freeman and Moss have said that Giuliani, a former federal prosecutor, has not complied with court orders to turn over his assets to the pair. Aaron Nathan, an attorney for Freeman and Moss, said Giuliani had surrendered the car, but not the title. The notion that he can't apply for a title certificate ... " the judge told Cammarata before Giuliani cut him off and started his rant. After court, Giuliani suggested the trial is unnecessary because Liman is "going to rule against me. Asked if he regretted defaming Freeman and Moss, Giuliani said: "I do not regret it for a minute.

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☆ She went on vacation to Southern Italy and never returned to the United States
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Silvia Marchetti | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —With plenty of sunshine, beautiful beaches and a slow-paced lifestyle, it’s little wonder that Southern Italy is such a sought-after vacation destination, with most visitors looking back wistfully over their stay as they finally head home. The Baroque “jewel” of Southern Italy, full of elegant palazzos and cozy piazzas, bewitched her. Blackmon had previously gained experience of life in Northern Italy, all thanks to a Hollywood movie. Courtesy Michele BlackmonHowever, for Blackmon, Florence represented an extension of her lavish LA lifestyle, with the high prices to match. Now, having established her new life in Lecce, she says she’s still dabbling as a lifestyle consultant, helping foreigners who want to relocate to Southern Italy.

Persons: Michele Blackmon, Blackmon, “, Covid, ” Blackmon, I’m, ‘ Florence, Einstein, ”, she’s, ’ Blackmon, Florence, She’s, Villa, it’s, Florentine, Italy, pinches Organizations: CNN, Lecce, Yorkshire, Sun, Villa Regina Locations: Southern Italy, Los Angeles, Italy’s Puglia, Lecce, Italy, Florence, Puglia, ”, United States, Northern Italy, LA, “, Blackmon

☆ 'Pirates of the Caribbean' was one of the biggest franchises of the '00s. Kiera Knightley said the films were the 'making and breaking' of her.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementKiera Knightley played Elizabeth Swann in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise. Knightley said the films were the reason she "was taken down publicly." Kiera Knightley said that the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise made her career, but it was also the reason that she "was taken down publicly." Knightley said she wouldn't appear in another major franchise following her experience with "Pirates of the Caribbean." It's years of your life, you have no control over where you're filming, how long you're filming, what you're filming."

Persons: Kiera Knightley, Elizabeth Swann, Knightley, Orlando Bloom, Johnny Depp, TheNumbers.com, Oscar, " Knightley, Bloom, Will Turner, hadn't, Legolas, Ridley Scott Organizations: Pirates, Disney, Stranger Tides, The Times, Hollywood Locations: Caribbean, London, Kingdom, Antarctica

☆ Jon Chu shares updates on a long-awaited 'Crazy Rich Asians' sequel
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Kaitlyn Schwanemann | Kaitlyn Schwanemann Is An Intern For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Jon M. Chu, fresh off the set of the blockbuster “Wicked,” shared details about the potential “Crazy Rich Asians” sequel. “There’s too much on the line for everybody.”Shortly after the 2018 release of “Crazy Rich Asians,” a sequel to the romantic comedy began moving forward. “Crazy Rich Asians” grossed $35 million within five days of its premiere, and it was the first major studio film to feature an all-Asian cast in 25 years. “Crazy Rich Asians” skyrocketed several Asian American actors to stardom, including Constance Wu, Awkwafina, Henry Golding and Gemma Chan. Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures revealed in April that the “Crazy Rich Asians” musical, which will mark Chu’s Broadway debut, was in the works.

Persons: Jon M, Chu, ”, ” Chu, “, Rich, Constance Wu, Awkwafina, Henry Golding, Gemma Chan, Michelle Yeoh, Kevin Kwan, Rachel, Wu, Nick, Golding, “ Rich Organizations: Rich, Rich Asians ”, Hollywood, Crazy Rich Asians, Warner Bros, Singapore ., Warner Bros . Theatre Ventures Locations: American, Singapore

International bestselling author Barbara Taylor Bradford died peacefully at her home on Thursday at age 91, her publishing house confirmed. More than 91 million copies of her books have been sold to date, published in more than 40 languages and in 90 countries, according to HarperCollins UK. Bradford started writing at just 7 years old and sold her first short story to a magazine at age 10, HarperCollins UK said. She met and fell in love with her husband, Hollywood film and television producer Robert Bradford, in 1961. Bradford will be buried alongside her beloved husband Robert at Westchester Hills Cemetery, New York after a private funeral, HarperCollins UK confirmed.

Persons: Barbara Taylor Bradford, Charlie Redmayne, —, Bradford, Barbara, Lynne Drew, Barbara’s, Robert Bradford, Robert, Jenny Seagrove, Liam Neeson, Seagrove, Queen, Jennifer Enderlin Organizations: HarperCollins, Facebook, New York Times, Yorkshire Evening, National Literacy Trust, of Literacy Partners, HarperCollins UK, HM, St, Martin’s Press, Westchester Hills Locations: Leeds, Yorkshire, London, New York, Bradford, U.S, Buckingham, Westchester, Westchester Hills Cemetery , New York

☆ Flight attendants share secrets to surviving holiday travel
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +28 min

But it doesn’t have to, just ask the world’s flight attendants. “It’s important for flight attendants to know who is sitting in what seats,” she says. And during those quieter moments, he says flight attendants “honestly love to talk to passengers.”We love when people come back and talk to us. Liz SimmonsFor flight attendants, interacting with the occasional famous face is just part of the job. While gifts are thoughtful, flight attendants don’t expect them, and especially not extravagant ones.

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☆ Keira Knightley says choosing to have children meant she had to take a 'major step back' in her career
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementKeira Knightley says she had to step back from her career because she chose to have kids. Keira Knightley, 39, chose to prioritize motherhood over her career. In an interview with The Times published on Saturday, Knightley spoke about her decision to have children and the impact it had on her career decisions. "I've chosen to have children, I want to bring them up, so I've had to take a major step back." "My kid came before my career, and I chose my career because I knew this would never happen again," Goldberg said.

Persons: Keira Knightley, I've, Knightley, — Edie, Delilah, James Righton, she's, Beckham, Blake Lively, Lively, Whoopi Goldberg, Goldberg, They're, Claudia Goldin Organizations: Times, Pirates, Harvard Locations: Caribbean

☆ Opinion | Don’t Let Donald Trump Drive You Into Internal Exile
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Miriam Elder | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

For months leading up to that moment, tens of thousands of Russians protested as Mr. Putin prepared to return to the Kremlin following four years in a shadow role as prime minister. The day before Mr. Putin was inaugurated in May, the police violently cracked down on a mass protest. When Mr. Putin drove through a Moscow cleared of any signs of life, and through the Kremlin gates, the protest movement was effectively dead. As this fact settled in, opposition-minded Russians flooded social media, recalling just how young they were when Mr. Putin first headed the state more than 12 years prior — some remembered their college days, others elementary school. The United States is not Russia, and Mr. Trump is not Mr. Putin.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Vladimir Putin’s, Putin, Trump Organizations: Mr Locations: Moscow, United States, Russia

☆ Warren Buffett just shared his most detailed plan yet for his fortune when he dies
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Bryan Mena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Courtesy of Susie Buffett Laila Buffett poses with her three children -- from left, Roberta, Warren and Doris. Courtesy of Susie Buffett Buffett teaches a class at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Courtesy of Susie Buffett Buffett married his first wife, Susan, in 1952. Courtesy of Susie Buffett Buffett poses for a photo in 1980. Daniel Acker/Bloomberg/Getty Images Buffett attends the world premiere of "Becoming Warren Buffett," a documentary about his life, in 2017.

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☆ At TikTok's LA creator summit, the company pushed long-form video and ignored the looming ban threat
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementTikTok hosted a Los Angeles creator summit focused on long-form content and monetization. The event emphasized high-quality content but notably left out the looming US ban. The company's creator summit in Los Angeles focused on horizontal long-form video, platform monetization, and the power of fandoms. Amanda Perelli/Business InsiderTips TikTok shared with creatorsIn a keynote presentation, Samuels said TikTok was looking for creators who could master storytelling. AdvertisementHigher-quality content also performs better on TikTok's horizontal video tool, TikTok said at the event.

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☆ 'Parks & Rec' cocreator Mike Schur made being the nicest guy in Hollywood a career path
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Samantha Rollins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementMike Schur is known for clever, kind-hearted TV shows like "Parks and Recreation" and "The Good Place." Schur explained to BI why all his shows have a central theme of hope and his philosophy as a boss. Related storiesSchur's Hollywood success started with a stroke of good luckSchur with cast on the set of "Parks and Recreation." AdvertisementSchur's management style boils down to being a good personSchur, center, with the cast of "The Good Place" during Universal Television's TCA Studio Day events. Schur on the set of "The Good Place."

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☆ 'Wicked' broke 3 box-office records in its opening weekend. Here's how it compares to other blockbuster musicals.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

It grossed $164 million, the biggest opening weekend for a film based on a Broadway show. Here's all the records "Wicked" broke and how it compares to other blockbuster musicals. "Wicked" broke three records topping the box office this weekend with $164 million in ticket sales and surpassing its blockbuster rival "Gladiator II." "Wicked" broke the record for the biggest opening weekend for a film based on a Broadway adaptation domestically and globally. Walt Disney StudiosWith "Moana 2" premiering this week, "Wicked" has a new competitor at the box office going into Thanksgiving weekend.

Persons: Disney, Rob Mitchell, Mia, Mitchell, Ariana Grande's, Nielsen, Moana, Paul Dergarabedian Organizations: cinema's, Walt Disney Studios, Gower, Analytics, Disney, Office MoJo

☆ Why Some of the Year’s Best Performances Are From Actresses Who Say Very Little
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Dana Stevens | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

IN A TENSE moment midway through Edward Berger’s recent movie “Conclave,” a pulpy thriller about the process of selecting a new pope, Isabella Rossellini, playing a nun named Sister Agnes, enters a room full of cardinals from around the world. After asking permission to speak, Sister Agnes discreetly delivers a piece of information that will upend the papal election and expose some of the most powerful figures in the Roman Catholic Church to public, career-ending humiliation. For the rest of the film, Sister Agnes never says another word. For much of film history, women spoke less than men simply because their characters were seldom the story’s focus. The “strong, silent type” of westerns and detective stories was made strong by his silence, while female characters were typically weakened by theirs.

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☆ Glen Powell was the most recent celebrity to get a look-alike contest. The actor raised the stakes by adding a movie cameo to the prize.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementGlen Powell is the latest Hollywood star to get his own look-alike contest. Powell included a cameo in his next movie as a last-minute addition to the competition's prize. AdvertisementOn November 24, a look-alike contest was held at Auditorium Shores park in Powell's hometown in Austin, Texas, judged by his mother and his aunt. The Chalamet look-alike won $50, which seems to be about the going rate for contest winners, per Vulture's reporting. There was no drama at the Powell look-alike competition, and a man named Max Braunstein won the event while dressed as the actor's character from "Top Gun: Maverick."

Persons: Glen Powell, Powell, Willy Wonka, Paul Mescal, Harry Styles, Dev Patel, Katy Carpenter, couldn't, Edgar Wright, Jeremy Allen, Max Braunstein, Queso Organizations: Fox, Marlboro, BBC, New York Police Department Locations: Austin , Texas, New York, Auditorium Shores, Powell's, Glasgow, Scotland

☆ Weprin: Wicked' is the fifth biggest weekend this year. Universal and Paramount are happy."
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | 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 EmailWeprin: Wicked' is the fifth biggest weekend this year. Universal and Paramount are happy." Alex Weprin, Media & Business Writer at The Hollywood Reporter, discusses the success of "Wicked" and "Gladiator 2" at the box office. "Wicked" earned over $114 million, making it the fifth biggest weekend of the year, while "Gladiator 2" brought in $55 million.

Persons: Alex Weprin Organizations: Universal, Paramount, Media, Business, Hollywood

☆ I was stunned by how movingly cinematic ‘Wicked’ is. I shouldn’t be, and here’s why
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

‘Wicked’ was initially, and always, intended to be a movieBut there’s another reason that feels just as obvious. Clearly, the Tony-winning Broadway show’s and now movie’s success is a testament to the fact that he had the right instinct. The DNA of ‘Wicked’ comes from arguably the most beloved musical family movie, everJudy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz." Warner Home VideoBut what’s also clear is that the elements that the “Wicked” property is working with are unmistakably cinematic. But it was even more than that, as the whimsical opening of the new “Wicked” film demonstrates – minor spoilers ahead.

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☆ Walmart rolls back DEI programs after right-wing backlash
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Walmart, the largest private employer in the United States, will curb some diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts. It’s the latest company to backtrack on diversity initiatives in the face of right-wing pressure. The company said Monday it is ending racial equity training programs for staff and evaluating programs designed to increase supplier diversity. “We are willing to change alongside our associates and customers who represent all of America,” Walmart said in a statement. Walmart joins Harley-Davidson, Tractor Supply Co., John Deere and other companies in revising or pulling back on their DEI programs, support for Pride marches and LGBTQ events, strategies to slow climate change and other social policies.

Persons: “ We’ve, Robby Starbuck, ” Starbuck, Starbuck, Davidson, John Deere Organizations: New, New York CNN, Walmart, for Racial Equity, Harley, Tractor Supply, Pride Locations: New York, United States, America, Hollywood

☆ Celebrity lookalike contests are taking over the internet. But they aren’t new
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

It feels all the more fitting then, that amid today’s geopolitical conflicts, increasing climate catastrophes and economic uncertainties, we’re seemingly hooked on celebrity lookalike contests. But the idea of a lookalike contest is in fact a time-honored form of entertainment. Nine girls in a Fox Films and Daily Telegraph Shirley Temple lookalike contest in Sydney, Australia, October 1934. For the last 40 years, a bar in Key West, Florida has been staging an annual Ernest Hemmingway lookalike competition. Humanity isn’t fixed.”Oscar Journeaux won the Harry Styles lookalike competition on November 9 in London.

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☆ Moviegoers all ‘Glicked’ about November blockbusters ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-24 | by ( Auzinea Bacon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

“Wicked” and “Gladiator II” — which some have called “Glicked” following the success of the 2023 summer blockbusters “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” — combined to gross an estimated $169.5 million in their domestic debut. “Wicked” is expected to rake in $114 million, while “Gladiator II” will pull in $55.5 million. Paul Mescal plays Lucius and Pedro Pascal plays Marcus Acacius in Gladiator II from Paramount Pictures. “Gladiator II” drew in older crowds with its violence, whereas “Wicked” targeted younger audiences. From “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” dominating September, “The Wild Robot” and “Venom: The Last Dance,” every audience has gotten a taste.

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