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☆ Nicole Kidman debunks that alleged Tom Cruise divorce celebration meme
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Australian actress Nicole Kidman has debunked the widely held theory that one of her most famous memes features the moment she finalized her divorce from Tom Cruise. I know that image.”British GQ then puts the theory to Kidman that she had just come out of her lawyer’s office after finalizing her divorce from Cruise. “That’s not true,” she said, reportedly laughing, before going on to reveal the story behind another famous meme of her. “I’ve also seen the one where I’m clapping like that,” she said, clapping using only her palms with her fingers stretching backwards. I get to work with the most extraordinary people in the world, and share ideas and philosophies and be changed.

Persons: Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise, ”, Kidman, Cruise, “ That’s, “ I’ve, “, It’s, ” Kidman Organizations: CNN, British GQ, Hollywood Locations: Australian, British

☆ Nicole Kidman found a classy way to shade Martin Scorsese about his lack of female stars
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Nicole Kidman has worked with some amazing directors, but there’s one she has not. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, the Oscar-winning actress was asked about her AFI Lifetime Achievement Award’s speech in which she listed some of the filmmakers she’s worked with. “Is there anyone you have your eye on who you haven’t worked with and want to?” Kidman was asked in her interview. “I’ve always said I want to work with [Martin] Scorsese, if he does a film with women,” Kidman said. Kidman rounded her list out in the interview by mentioning her desire to work with directors Kathryn Bigelow, Spike Jonze, Paul Thomas Anderson and Michael Haneke.

Persons: CNN — Nicole Kidman, Oscar, she’s, Jane Campion, Sofia Coppola, Stanley Kubrick, Gus Van Sant, haven’t, ” Kidman, “ I’ve, Martin, Scorsese, ”, Liza Minnelli, Alice Doesn’t, Ellen Burstyn, Kidman, Kathryn Bigelow, Spike Jonze, Paul Thomas Anderson, Michael Haneke Organizations: CNN, AFI Locations: York , New York

☆ Adele continues to awe at her own A-List concertgoers with Meryl Streep encounter
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Hello, Meryl Streep. It is not clear whether Adele knew Streep would be in the audience for the show, which seemed to feature Halloween decor. “I love you,” Adele told Streep when she approached her at her seat while walking through the aisles singing her song “When We Were Young,” according to videos posted online. The Streep interaction comes days after Adele and singer Celine Dion shared a tearful encounter during a recent concert. “I love you so very very much,” Adele wrote, addressing Dion directly.

Persons: Meryl Streep, Adele, Madeline Ashton, ”, Streep, ” Adele, Celine Dion, Dion, Jennifer Lopez, Hillary Clinton, Nicole Kidman, Adele ” Organizations: CNN, Las Locations: Las Vegas

☆ Like pumpkins more than Pennywise? Here are 15 Halloween movies for you
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —My boss hates Halloween and every year, she struggles to find movies to watch that are in keeping with the spirit of the season but won’t give her nightmares. I’m honestly tired telling her to watch the same movies every year, so I’m putting it in a list for easy reference. Buena Vista Pictures/Everett Collection“Hubie Halloween” A silly Adam Sandler classic about a neighborhood outcast who faces his fears to save his hometown. Everett Collection“Legally Blonde” For all the people who, like Elle Woods, show up to the party in a sexy-instead-of-scary costume. Fun fact: The movie’s star Kimberly J.

Persons: won’t, I’m, Megan, Kathy Najimy, Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Adam Sandler, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Jim Henson, David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Abigail Breslin, Rosario Dawson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, Harry Potter ”, Harry Potter, Zombieland, Tim Curry, Robert Pattinson, Matt Reeves, Elle Woods, Cady Heron, “, Debbie Reynolds, Kimberly J, Brown, Daniel Kountz, Emily Roeske, Joey Zimmerman, Sabrina, Melissa Joan Hart, Ryan Reynolds, Mary, Kate, Ashley Olsen, “ Casper ”, “ Addams, Christina Ricci Organizations: CNN, Warner Bros . Pictures, Warner Bros ., Buena Vista Pictures, Everett, Columbia Pictures, Hogwarts, Disney Locations: Buena, New York City

☆ Smells Like Teen Spirit: Inside Gen Z's Luxury Perfume Obsession
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Eve Upton-Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

AdvertisementBehind the booming appetite for new smells is Gen Z. AdvertisementIf there's one thing Gen Z loves, it's a name for something. Under the handle @juliaperfumery, she shares perfume reviews for her primarily Gen Z audience against the backdrop of her New York City apartment's perfume closet. "If there's one thing Gen Z loves, it's a name for something," O'Toole says. There are back-to-school scents, scents to win your ex back, scents to smell like Vanessa Paradis in Paris in the '90s — the list goes on.

Persons: Julia Dovgal, douse, mother's Chanel, Dior, Jo Malone's, Wood, Dovgal, She's, Circana, Gen Zers, Gen Xers, It's, Piper Sandler, Valentino, Jean Paul Gaultier, Maison Francis Kurkdjian's, TikTok, Phlur, —, it's, Juliette, Emelia O'Toole, There's, O'Toole, We've, Vanessa Paradis, Piper, Cathrine Jansson, Boyd, " Jansson, Gen Z, Chanel, Marilyn Monroe, Catherine Deneuve, Nicole Kidman, isn't, Gris Charnel, Jansson, Bella, Susan Wai Hnin, Zers Organizations: Saks, Perfume, Anglia Ruskin University, Urban Outfitters, rockstar Locations: Salt, Bath, New York City, TikTok, New York, Paris, London

☆ Nicole Kidman says she is taking on so many roles because she wants to 'create jobs for people'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Nicole Kidman has opened up on why she is taking on so many acting roles. "I can create more work for people. I can create jobs for people," she told Variety. Stefania D'Alessandro/WireImage/Getty ImagesIt isn't the first time that Kidman has spoken about her dedication to helping create job opportunities in Hollywood. In 2017, the star said she made an active effort to work with female directors to help get more women into such roles.

Persons: Nicole Kidman, —, Taylor Sheridan, Kidman, Halina Reijn, Stefania D'Alessandro, that's Organizations: Service, Venice Film, Venice, Sydney Morning Herald Locations: Dutch, Venice, Hollywood

☆ Academy Museum brings out the stars
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The annual gala for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures raised both money and the profiles of the many entertainment figures who attended. John Travolta presented Tarantino, his “Pulp Fiction” director, with the Luminary Award. “Mugler 🤍🪽+ Tiffany’s 💎 for the Academy Museum Gala,” reads the caption on a series of photos showing her snatched in a white bustier with a matching coat and stunning jewelry. “They’re just two friends…two good friends…two best friends sharing one wonderful night at the Academy Museum,” the caption on the photos of Grande and Erivo reads. The money raised from the gala goes to support exhibitions, education initiatives and public programming at the Los Angeles based museum, which opened in 2021.

Persons: Paul Mescal, Rita Moreno, Quentin Tarantino, Salma Hayek Pinault, Nicole Kidman, Eva Longoria, Tyler Perry, Tom Hanks, Kim Kardashian, Julia Louis, Dreyfus, Mikey Madison, Meg Ryan, Joaquin Phoenix, Steven Spielberg, Mescal, Moreno, Tarantino, ”, it’s, ” Spielberg, John Travolta, Kardashian, Cy Organizations: CNN, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Hollywood Locations: “

☆ Shailene Woodley doesn't know any more about 'Big Little Lies' season 3 than you do
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Shailene Woodley reacted to the news about a potential season three of "Big Little Lies." Woodley told Business Insider that she doesn't have much information about it and remains skeptical. Advertisement"Big Little Lies" star Shailene Woodley can't say much about season three of the hit HBO drama series — not because she's being secretive, but because she has limited information. "Big Little Lies," based on Liane Moriarty's novel of the same name, debuted in 2017. Reese Witherspoon, Shailene Woodley, and Laura Dern on season one of "Big Little Lies."

Persons: Shailene Woodley, Woodley, —, Jane Chapman, Liane Moriarty's, Zoë Kravitz, Jean, Marc Vallée, Andrea Arnold, Valée, Kravitz, GQ, it's, Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Nicole Kidman, Witherspoon, Kidman, Liane Organizations: Service, HBO, Hollywood

☆ 8 shows to watch next if you loved 'The Perfect Couple'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"The Perfect Couple" is Netflix's latest murder mystery miniseries. If you love the blend of comedy and mystery, you should watch "Death and Other Details" or "The White Lotus." Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Advertisement"The Perfect Couple" is Netflix's latest hit, but there are plenty other mysteries and thrillers to keep fans occupied while they await the second season.

Persons: Nicole Kidman, —, Elin Hilderbrand's Organizations: Service, Business

☆ ‘Shōgun’ makes history and other standout moments from the Emmy Awards
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Sandra Gonzalez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

In all, the series picked up four awards, including history-making individual acting honors for its two stars Sanada and Anna Sawai. John Oliver thanks his late dogJohn Oliver at the 76th Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. You’re very good girls, you’re very good boys, and you all deserve a treat!”John Leguizamo stands up for progressJohn Leguizamo at Sunday's Emmy Awards. Despite my name, I come in peace.” – Will Smith, a English writer and producer and winner of outstanding writing for a drama series for “Slow Horses,” referencing that moment from the Oscars. Nine times out of ten, I’m right.” – Steve Martin“Welcome everybody to the 76th Emmy Awards — also known as broadcast TV’s biggest night for honoring movie stars on streaming services.” – Dan Levy, who hosted alongside dad Eugene a solid – if not safe – show

Persons: Shōgun, Justin Marks, Hiroyuki Sanada, Chris Pizzello, “, ”, Sanada, Anna Sawai, Sawai, ” Richard Gadd, Richard Gadd, I’d, Lisa Colón, Zayas, Liza Colon, Jae, Tina, Meryl Streep, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Carol Burnett, ” Candice Bergen, ’ Candice Bergen, Kevin Winter, Murphy Brown, Candice Bergen, she’s, Bergen, Dan Quayle, Murphy, Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, Martin Short, John Oliver, Danny Moloshok, Sarah McLachlan, ” Oliver, John Leguizamo, Mario Anzuoni, Reuters John Leguizamo, Leguizamo, “ She’s, Kathy Bates “, ” – Will Smith, Nicole Kidman, Steve Martin “, —, ” – Dan Levy, Eugene Organizations: CNN, Voters, Republican, Peacock, Reuters, New York Times Locations: Los Angeles

☆ 6 major differences between Netflix's 'The Perfect Couple' and the book it's based on — including a dramatically altered ending
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Merritt's death is accidental in the bookMeghann Fahy as Merritt Monaco in "The Perfect Couple." Jack Reynor as Thomas Winbury, Dakota Fanning as Abby Winbury in "The Perfect Couple." The bride-to-be is called Celeste, not AmeliaEve Hewson as Amelia Sacks in "The Perfect Couple." Greer's scandalous past has been invented for the showNicole Kidman as Greer Winbury in "The Perfect Couple." Will, the youngest brother, doesn't exist in the bookSam Nivola as Will Winbury in "The Perfect Couple."

Persons: —, Amelia Sacks, Eve Hewson, Benji Winbury, Billy Howle, Merritt Monaco, Meghann Fahy, Greer Garrison Winbury, Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Elin Hilderbrand's, Jenna Lamia, Susanne Bier, Hilary Bronwyn Gayle, Lamia, Dakota Fanning, Thomas, Jack Reynor, Abby, Merritt, It's, ingests, Thomas Winbury, Abby Winbury, that's, Greer, Celeste, Amelia Eve Hewson, Celeste Otis, Netflix's, Kidman, That's, Isabel Nallet, Featherleigh Dale, Shooter Dival, Nikki Henry, Donna Lynne Champlin, Greer Winbury, Broderick Graham, Tommy Flanagan, doesn't, Sam Nivola, Will Winbury, Liam Daniel, Winbury, Will, Abby wouldn't, Amelia Organizations: Service, Business, Netflix, London Zoo Locations: Nantucket, British

☆ TV shows face a cutthroat new era
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

To hear agents, lawyers, and producers tell it, the Hollywood they're going back to is more risk-averse than ever. Think of the "Suits LA" spinoff of the USA Networks show that was popularized by Netflix, and shows with big stars attached to them. Even big stars are getting slightedThere's an overall feeling that Hollywood has become too risk-averse. But in the meantime, the dearth of shows being ordered will take its toll on Hollywood. "There's just some people who are not going to be able to survive this dark period," a second lawyer said.

Persons: —, it's, ProdPro, David Zaslav, Jennifer Salke, bankable, Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, David E, Kelley, Bill Dubuque, Comcast's Peacock, Jake Gyllenhaal, Kathy Bates, There's, Jonathan Glickman Organizations: Service, Hollywood, Netflix, USA Networks, Business, Warner Bros . Discovery, Amazon MGM Studios, Apple, Netflix . Media, Disney, CBS, Industry, Producers, Miramax Locations: Hollywood

☆ Here are the real filming locations used in Netflix's new murder-mystery series 'The Perfect Couple,' which is set on Nantucket Island
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-08 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Netflix's new murder-mystery series, "The Perfect Couple," is set on Nantucket Island, MA. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Advertisement"The Perfect Couple," Netflix's new murder-mystery drama starring Nicole Kidman, transports viewers to the truly picturesque island of Nantucket, Massachusetts. The series focuses on Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson), who is set to marry into one of the wealthiest families on the island.

Persons: Eve Hewson, —, Nicole Kidman, Amelia Sacks, Greer Garrison Winbury, Kidman Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Nantucket, Cape, England, Nantucket , Massachusetts

☆ How 'The Perfect Couple' cast nailed the opening dance with the help of Taylor Swift's backup dancers
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-08 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Netflix's "The Perfect Couple" shows the cast dancing flashmob-style in the opening credits. Speaking at a Q&A after the show's UK premiere, the cast explained how the scene came together. My dress is too tight, I can't dance,'" Bier, who previously directed Kidman on HBO's "The Undoing," said. AdvertisementThe scene was mapped out by Dua Lipa's choreographer of choice and featured some of Taylor Swift's backup dancersSusanne Bier practiced the dance with cast members. Kidman said that the cast also ended up having extra support in the form of professional backup dancers who had previously worked with Taylor Swift.

Persons: Nicole Kidman, —, Susanne Bier, Meghan Trainor's, Gail Berman, Jack Reynor, Bier, Reynor, Hilary Bronwyn Gayle, Kidman, Oscar, Nicole, Liev Schreiber, Kidman's, Schreiber, Eve Hewson, Amelia Sacks, Dua, Taylor, Charm, Kendrick Lamar, Selena Gomez, Glamour, Taylor Swift Organizations: Service, Business, Netflix, SAG, Netflix Dua Locations: Nantucket, London, Rosalía

☆ Seafood towers, endless Honey Deuces and $100,000 suites: How the US Open lures in high-rollers and celebrities
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-24 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

These are either run by the US Open’s top sponsors or available to rent privately for prices up to $100,000. Big spenders laying down the six figures to secure a suite are companies mostly from financial, insurance and legal businesses. A cabin crew staffs the suite checking people in, and the food served inside also matches its first-class offerings, with seafood towers, champagne and caviar. The Honey Deuce cocktail is served for free in many suites at the US Open. Last year, the Dutch beer used the US Open as part of its launch of Heineken Silver, its new low-carb beer.

Persons: Coco Gauff, Novak Djokovic, Charlize Theron, Justin Bieber, Kylie Jenner, Timothée, Ashe, Sarah Stier, ”, Shiz Suzuki, aren’t, Arthur Ashe, speck, they’re, Billie Jean King, Bryan Bedder, Al Guido, Maestro Dobel Tequila, Theron, Ariana DeBose, Katie Holmes, Lander Otegui, Theron “, Otegui, Paloma, Charlize Theron sips, John Angelillo, Zendaya, Bieber, Haley, Nicole Kidman, Aaron Judge, Nicola Coughlin, Essa Sulaiman Ahmad, “, ” Ahmad, Nathan Congleton, Honey, ” Aleco Azqueta, Goose, Zach Braff, Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, ” Azqueta, Bob Lynch, ” Lynch, Joe Keery, Craig Barritt, ” Pattie Falch, Silver, Taylor Fritz, Morgan Riddle Organizations: New, New York CNN, United States Tennis Association, American Express, ”, England’s Wimbledon, US, Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, San Francisco 49ers, CNN, Daily Mail, Maestro, UPI, Emirates Airline, Emirates, Yankees, Emirates ’, NBA, NBC, Getty, Bacardi, Heineken, Heineken “, Heineken Silver Locations: New York, Montauk, Bridgehampton, Queens —, Covid, Canada, ” Emirates

☆ In Photos: The best fashion, looks and trends from the 2024 Paris Olympics so far
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Even the Olympic athletes are letting their personalities shine through via arty manicures or spray-painted hair. Christophe Petit Tesson/Pool/EPA/ShutterstockBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer wore a Team GB rain jacket to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Matthew Stockman/Getty ImagesLady Gaga wore custom-made Dior during her cabaret-inspired performance at the opening ceremony. John Walton/PAUS track and field athlete Sha'Carri Richardson dazzled the camera with her custom manicure during the opening ceremony. Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesModel Kendall Jenner seen wearing Team USA merchandise and high-waisted jeans on August 1.

Persons: Anna Wintour, Ariana Grande, Thom Browne, Zendaya, Law Roach, Jean, Charles de Castelbajac, it’s, Keir Starmer, —, Celine Dion, Serena Williams, Louis Vuitton, Fondation Louis Vuitton, Anthony Behar, Cynthia Erivo, Vuitton, Browne, Christophe Petit Tesson, Karwai Tang, Thelma Davies, Emmanuel Matadi, Lars Baron, Getty, Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, Matthew Stockman, Lady Gaga, Dior, John Walton, Sha'Carri Richardson, Ashley Landis, Dr, Jill Biden, Ralph Lauren, Karen Bass, Jamie Squire, Shirine Boukli, Buda Mendes, Sauer, Charles McQuillan, Snoop Dogg, Charlie Riedel, Jessica Chastain, Yuto Horigome, Sara Balzer, Mustafa Ciftci, Nicole Kidman, Natalie Portman, Simone Biles, Pete Dovgan, ” Biles, “, I’m Simone Biles, Kendall Jenner, Sharon Stone, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, Serbia's Novak Djokovic, Arturo Holmes, Jordan Chiles, Alvaro Diaz, Latifah, Sameer Al, Princess Anne, Pascal Le Segretain, Noah Lyles, Christian Petersen, Kirill Kudryavtsev Organizations: CNN, Olympic Games, Vogue, arty, Starmer’s, Fondation Louis, British, Team Liberia, Getty, USA, South Korean Olympic, NBC, Apple, Nike, Kyodo, Anadolu Agency, Speed, Team USA, Europa Press, Team Locations: Paris, New York, Chloé, AFP, Los Angeles, Spring , Texas, Serbia, USA

☆ Zac Efron says he’s ‘happy and healthy’ following reports of brief hospitalization
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Sandra Gonzalez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Zac Efron assured his Instagram followers on Sunday that he’s “happy and healthy,” days after reports surfaced that the actor was briefly hospitalized. CNN reached out to Efron’s representative on Saturday for comment. The actor posted to the Stories section of his verified Instagram account on Sunday with a photo of himself shirtless and working out. It is not clear when the photo was taken. In addition to assuring his wellbeing, the actor wrote, “thanks for the well wishes.”Efron most recently starred alongside Nicole Kidman in Netflix’s “A Family Affair.”

Persons: CNN — Zac Efron, he’s, Efron, ”, “, ” Efron, Nicole Kidman, Netflix’s Organizations: CNN, TMZ, People Locations: Spain

☆ Joey King reveals her childhood obsession with Zac Efron
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Joey King loved Zac Efron before she ever worked with him. I grew up with his face on everything I owned,” King recalled. “Did you have a Zac Efron lunchbox or something?” asked Fallon. I was one of those kids, I was like, ‘Mom, the movie is going to be on at 8/7 Central. He would sing along with me and that was so great.”Efron also gave her health and exercise tips, King said.

Persons: Joey King, Zac Efron, “, ” King, Zac Efron lunchbox, ”, Fallon, Efron, ” Efron, King, Nicole Kidman Organizations: CNN, “

☆ Lanvin, Oldest French Fashion House, Names a New Designer
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Vanessa Friedman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A major vacancy in the fashion world has been filled. On Thursday, Lanvin, the oldest French couture house in continual existence, named Peter Copping its new artistic director, an appointment that indicates a potential return to pure designers after a period in which the buzz was focused on content creators. He has spent the last five years working behind the scenes as head of couture at Balenciaga, where he was instrumental in orchestrating the much celebrated return of couture to that house. (The announcement of his appointment at Lanvin came the day after Balenciaga’s latest couture show, attended by Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts, among others.) Previously, he had been the handpicked heir to Oscar de la Renta before Mr. de la Renta’s death roiled his succession plans, and the head designer at Nina Ricci.

Persons: Lanvin, Peter Copping, “ Peter Copping’s, ” Siddhartha Shukla, Mr, Copping, Nicole Kidman, Naomi Watts, Oscar de la, de, Nina Ricci Locations: French, Lanvin, Balenciaga

☆ Pamela Smart case timeline
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Christina Zdanowicz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Pamela Smart, then 22, was a high school media director when she began an affair with 15-year-old Billy Flynn. In her trial, prosecutors said Smart then coaxed Flynn into carrying out the murder plot with two teenage friends. Here’s a timeline of Pamela Smart’s murder conspiracy plot, the resulting legal cases and convictions. March 4, 1991: Oral arguments began in Smart’s murder conspiracy trial in the Rockingham County Superior Court in Exeter, New Hampshire. William Flynn, 17, is shown the gun he used at Pamela Smart's trial on March 12, 1991.

Persons: Pamela Smart, Billy Flynn, Smart, Flynn, Gregg Smart, Pamela Smart’s, Joyce Maynard’s, Nicole Kidman, Joaquin Phoenix, Linda Wojas, CNN’s Larry King, Pamela Smart's, Patrick Randall, Vance Lattime Jr, Gregory Smart, Raymond Fowler, Gregory Smart’s, couldn’t, William Flynn, Jim Cole, Randall, WMUR, Fowler, Chris Sununu, Smart’s, Lattime, CNN’s Hayley Wilson, Gary Tuchman Organizations: CNN, Police, Associated Press, AP . Police, Court, Prosecutors, WMUR, . New, . New Hampshire Gov, AP, Sununu, Smart, Bedford Hills Correctional Facility Locations: Derry , New Hampshire, Rockingham, Exeter , New Hampshire, WMUR, ., . New Hampshire, Bedford Hills, Westchester County , New York

☆ ‘Practical Magic 2’ is in the works
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Get those midnight margaritas ready, a sequel to the 1990s hit movie “Practical Magic” is officially in the works. Practical Magic 2 is in development and coming soon,” wrote Warner Bros. Pictures in a post on Instagram on Monday. Warner Bros. is part of Warner Bros. CNN has contacted Warner Bros. Pictures for further details, including whether Bullock and Kidman will be reprising their roles as the witch sisters. Meanwhile, in May Bullock said she would be keen to work on a third “Speed” movie alongside co-star Keanu Reeves.

Persons: It’s, Owens, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, “, ”, Warner, Bullock, Kidman, Griffin Dunne, Alice Hoffman, Robin Swicord, Akiva Goldsman, Sally Owens, Gillian Owens, –, Dianne Wiest, Stockard Channing –, May Bullock, Keanu Reeves, Jack Traven, Annie Porter, Reese Witherspoon Organizations: CNN, Warner Bros, Warner Bros . Pictures, Getty

☆ Nicole Kidman says they’re working ‘fast and furious’ on Season 3 of ‘Big Little Lies’
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Nicole Kidman is spilling the details on Season 3 of “Big Little Lies.”Kidman sat down with Reese Witherspoon, who co-starred with Kidman on the series, for a Vanity Fair interview and confirmed there will in fact be a third season. Witherspoon even joked that up until now, Kidman had already “said too much” about the status of the show, which was initially a limited series, continuing. “I got excited,” Kidman said. It’s a scientific study.”But, she said, she also couldn’t help but give an update. Alongside Kidman and Witherspoon, Shailene Woodley, Zoë Kravitz, Laura Dern, Adam Scott, Alexander Skarsgård, Kathryn Newton and Meryl Streep have starred in the series.

Persons: CNN — Nicole Kidman, ” Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Kidman, Witherspoon, “, ”, “ Liane, Moriarty, Jean, Marc Vallée, Reese, ” Andrea Arnold, Shailene Woodley, Zoë Kravitz, Laura Dern, Adam Scott, Alexander Skarsgård, Kathryn Newton, Meryl Streep Organizations: CNN, Entertainment Locations: California

☆ Sofia Vergara says her accent will never allow her to play a scientist or astronaut
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewSofia Vergara, 51, says that her accent hinders her ability to play certain roles onscreen. "I did 11 years on 'Modern Family,' but it was almost playing myself in a way," Vergara said. "And when I decide to do something different, it's hard because this accent is beautiful, but it's like, I cannot be a scientist, I cannot be an astronaut." To tackle accent bias, three Stanford students even founded a real-time accent translation startup that can convert people's voices into different accents while speaking. A representative for Vergara did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent outside regular business hours.

Persons: —, Sofia Vergara, Anna Sawai, Naomi Watts, Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman, Jodie Foster, Brie Larson —, Vergara, Foster, Gloria, Penélope Cruz, Salma Hayek, Griselda, Griselda Blanco —, I've, Jessica Spence Organizations: Service, Hollywood, Business, Netflix, The Society, Personality, Stanford, Spanish, El Locations: LA, Colombia

☆ King Charles’ first official portrait by Jonathan Yeo unveiled
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Christy Choi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Buckingham Palace revealed the first official portrait of King Charles III since his coronation on Tuesday, and it’s proving to be divisive with its lurid red brushstrokes. The 8.5 by 6.5-foot painting is by British artist Jonathan Yeo, who has painted high-profile subjects throughout his career including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, actor Nicole Kidman and education activist Malala Yousafzai. Artist Jonathan Yeo's oil on canvas portrait of Britain's King Charles III. It’s what Yeo captures here.”While the celebrated artist works mainly in oils, he has dabbled in another medium: collage. The King is an artist himself, and a collection of his watercolors went on show in London in 2022.

Persons: Buckingham, King Charles III, Jonathan Yeo, Tony Blair, Nicole Kidman, Malala Yousafzai, Yeo, Charles, Prince, Wales, ”, ” Yeo, Jonathan Yeo's, Britain's King Charles III, Wales's, Charles ’, Philip Mould, — Yeo, Camilla, you’ve, “, Richard Morris, George W, Bush, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sarah Palin, Silvio Berlusconi, Mary Whitehouse Organizations: CNN, British, Welsh Guards, Company, ’, CNN’s Royal Locations: British, “, London

☆ King Charles III Unveils First Official Painted Portrait Since Coronation
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Livia Albeck-Ripka | More About Livia Albeck-Ripka | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The 7.5 foot-by-5.5-foot portrait was commissioned by the Worshipful Company of Drapers, a medieval guild of wool and cloth merchants that is now a philanthropy. It will hang in Drapers’ Hall, the group’s baronial quarters in London’s financial district, which has a gallery of monarchs from King George III to Queen Victoria. Mr. Yeo has also painted the king’s wife, Queen Camilla, and his father, Prince Philip. He has said that the best portraits capture visual characteristics that remain relevant even as the person ages. When it came to the king, Mr. Yeo told The Times that he had noticed physical changes in their four sittings together — during which time the king was going through a metamorphosis of stature.

Persons: King George III, Queen Victoria, Yeo, . Yeo, Queen Camilla, Prince Philip, Tony Blair, Dennis Hopper, Nicole Kidman, Rupert Murdoch Organizations: Worshipful Company, Drapers, Times, British Locations: British

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