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☆ Julia Louis-Dreyfus says complaining about political correctness is a 'red flag' after costar Jerry Seinfeld's comments
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read preview"Seinfeld" star Julia Louis-Dreyfus says that comedy can be approached with sensitivity without sacrificing the art — and taking issue with political correctness is a "red flag." Louis-Dreyfus, known for her work on shows like "Saturday Night Live," "Seinfeld," and "Veep," was asked to weigh in after fellow comedian and former costar Jerry Seinfeld's recent comments about political correctness in comedy made headlines. "When I hear people starting to complain about political correctness — and I understand why people might push back on it — but to me that's a red flag, because it sometimes means something else," she said. "My feeling about all of it is that political correctness, insofar as it equates to tolerance, is obviously fantastic," the Emmy-winning actor said. HBOLouis-Dreyfus' comments come weeks after Seinfeld said there are fewer sitcoms because political correctness is ruining comedy.

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☆ 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' ends with a perfect 'Seinfeld' send-up — here's what happened
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The long-running show referenced the polarizing "Seinfeld" series finale in its ending. How did the 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' series finale end? This mirrors the structure of the "Seinfeld" series finale. Related storiesLarry tells Seinfeld that "this is how we should've ended the finale," referencing the widely hated "Seinfeld" finale. Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David in the series finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

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☆ Glasses Jason Alexander wore in the 'Seinfeld' pilot were from Spike Lee's 'Malcolm X,' costume designer says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

It seems Spike Lee's film "Malcolm X" and the sitcom "Seinfeld" share some history. Costume designer Ruth E. Carter used glasses from the film to style Jason Alexander in the sitcom's pilot. AdvertisementTwo-time Academy Award winner Ruth E. Carter revealed that she used a pair of glasses from the set of "Malcolm X" to style Jason Alexander in the "Seinfeld" pilot. The glasses that Ruth E. Carter used in the "Seinfeld" pilot were worn by Denzel Washington in a prion scene in "Malcolm X." Warner Bros."The only glasses that I have are those wired-rimmeds that I brought in that came from 'Malcolm X'," Carter said.

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☆ Everything Jamie Lynn Spears has said about Britney Spears
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +19 min

Jamie Lynn Spears and her older sister, Britney Spears, have a strained relationship. Jamie Lynn revealed Britney's lasting advice on dealing with public scrutinyIn June 2016, Jamie Lynn told People Now that she and Britney had many conversations about coping with fame. Jamie Lynn said that having a famous sibling was a 'crucial' example for her as she began her careerJamie Lynn Spears and Britney Spears on stage at the 2002 Teen Choice Awards. Jamie Lynn called Britney a 'strong, badass, unstoppable woman'Britney Spears and Jamie Lynn Spears backstage during the 2003 Kids' Choice Awards. In June 2021, Jamie Lynn finally weighed in on the #FreeBritney movement after being criticized for not publicly voicing her supportJamie Lynn Spears, Britney Spears, and Kevin Federline in July 2005.

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☆ Britney Spears’ husband Sam Asghari files for divorce
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are getting divorced after 14 months of marriage. CNN has reached out to representatives for Spears and Asghari seeking comment. Spears and Asghari wed in June of last year after becoming engaged in September 2021. Spears previously was married to Jason Alexander, a childhood friend, for about 55 hours in 2004 before the marriage was annulled. At the time of her nuptials to Asghari, Spears wrote in an Instagram post that their wedding was “the most spectacular day.” Asghari last shared a post featuring Spears on his Instagram on Valentine’s Day.

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☆ Sam Asghari seeks divorce from Britney Spears 14 months after wedding
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari pose at the premiere of "Once Upon a Time In Hollywood" in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 22, 2019. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLOS ANGELES, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Sam Asghari, the husband of pop superstar Britney Spears, is seeking to divorce the singer he married last year after she was released from a legal conservatorship. The 29-year-old Asghari cited "irreconcilable differences" in a filing in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday. In a statement on Instagram, Asghari said he and Spears "have decided to end our journey together." Asghari and Spears, 41, wed 14 months ago in June 2022 after dating for nearly six years.

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☆ How to Squeeze a Feminist Farce Into an English Country House
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-05 | by ( Laura Collins-Hughes | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The play is like a musical. This play and this cast require that in a very similar way, but there’s nobody keeping a drumbeat, and there’s nobody playing a melody. So we need to learn how to blend in with the scenery in moments and pop forward in moments. We need to figure out which mole, and when, do we pop out of the hole. No matter what the format is, whether it’s musical theater comedy or whether it is absent of music, there’s still music to it.

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☆ Jenny Craig, the Once-Highflying Weight-Loss Brand, Is Going Out of Business After 40 Years
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( Joseph De Avila | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Jenny Craig’s closure comes after new drugs have shaken up the weight-loss industry. Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesJenny Craig , the weight-loss brand that once touted celebrity endorsements from stars like Queen Latifah , Mariah Carey and Jason Alexander , is shutting down after four decades in business. The company, which offered coaching sessions and personalized meal plans, said Thursday it was canceling all online food orders and merchandise sales in corporate centers. It also stopped its coaching sessions, the company said.

☆ Jenny Craig tells employees it will shut its doors
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-03 | by ( Sara Ruberg | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Jenny Craig corporate and salaried field employees' last day will be Friday, and hourly center employees' last day working was Tuesday. Capital when it acquired Jenny Craig for an undisclosed amount in April 2019. For the past two weeks, Jenny Craig had been running out of money as it searched for a buyer. Two current Jenny Craig corporate employees say they fear the company will file for bankruptcy by the end of the week. Jenny Craig employees say there was no indication preceding the past two weeks that the company was spiraling.

☆ Twitter Begins Removing Legacy Blue Check Marks
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-21 | by ( Alexa Corse | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Twitter is over $13 billion in debt. But CEO Elon Musk said the company has a shot at becoming cash-flow positive within a few months. Illustration: Preston JesseeLegacy verified Twitter users began losing their blue check marks Thursday, as the social-media platform moved to end its previous system for authenticating users in favor of paid subscriptions. Celebrities who suggested they wouldn’t subscribe when legacy verification went away include Chrissy Teigen , Mark Hamill , Dionne Warwick , and “Seinfeld” actor Jason Alexander . All four appeared to have lost their blue checks as of Thursday.

☆ Twitter overhauled its verified check marks this weekend — but seemingly only for The New York Times account
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-02 | by ( Aaron Mcdade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The first day of Twitter's previously announced axing of "legacy" verified checks nearly passed without incident. However, Twitter CEO Elon Musk was presented with a meme about the New York Times not intending to pay to keep its check. "Oh ok, we'll take it off then," Musk said, and the Times' gold check disappeared overnight. "Oh ok, we'll take it off then," Musk said in another response Saturday night, and the Times' gold check disappeared sometime overnight. Both James and Alexander still have blue check marks as of Sunday afternoon.

☆ News outlets, athletes, celebs — and the White House — don't plan to pay for Twitter Blue checks
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-01 | by ( Aaron Mcdade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Several news outlets and high-profile Twitter users have said they don't plan to pay for Twitter Blue. As of Saturday afternoon, the "legacy" checks appear to remain active across the platform. Individuals can subscribe to Twitter Blue for $8 per month. Several news outlets have said they don't plan to pay for the gold check. Others don't plan to reimburse journalists who pay for Twitter Blue, largely saying that since blue checks only convey a user paid $8, they no longer provide the credibility they once did, according to CNN.

☆ Brandy says she’s ‘following doctors’ orders’ amid report of a health scare
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Ariana Brockington | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Brandy is speaking out after reports that she suffered a health scare. On Oct. 12, TMZ, citing anonymous law enforcement sources, reported that the 43-year-old musician had been taken to a Los Angeles hospital after emergency medical services responded to a call at her home. A few hours after the news broke, Brandy posted an update about her health on her Instagram story. “To my beloved fam, friends, and starz thank you for sending love and light my way,” the statement said. Earlier this year, Brandy channeled the late legendary singer during the NFC championship game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers.

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