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☆ You can rent the iconic mansion where Walt Disney created 'Bambi' and 'Snow White' for $40,000 a month
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-16 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

There's a new one-of-a-kind opportunity available to Disney's biggest fans. Walt Disney's famous "Storybook Mansion" has hit the market, with the Los Angeles home available to rent for $40,000 per month. Disney himself lived in the 6,400-square-foot mansion for 18 years from its construction in 1932 until 1950, a period during which he oversaw the creation of classic films like "Bambi" and "Snow White." "This property was chosen by Walt Disney as the place to raise his family, and also coincided with a transition of Disney Studios from fledgling enterprise toward entertainment giant," listing agent Chase Campen said in a statement.

Persons: Walt Disney's, Disney, Walt Disney, Chase Campen Organizations: Los, Disney Studios Locations: Los Angeles

☆ It's 'kind of scary': Paul McCartney used A.I. to reunite with John Lennon on new Beatles record
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-14 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Paul McCartney has collaborated with countless artists over his 60-year career, from Rihanna to Michael Jackson. In an interview with the BBC's "Best of Today" this week, the 80-year-old revealed that AI has made it possible to release one "last Beatles record." McCartney said that during the creation Peter Jackson's 2021 Beatles docuseries "The Beatles: Get Back," they found an old demo tape that John Lennon had recorded. Through the use of artificial intelligence, they were able to start the process of taking the decades-old recording and turning it into something usable. "[Peter Jackson] was able to extricate John's voice from a ropey little bit of cassette," he said.

Persons: Paul McCartney, Rihanna, Michael Jackson, McCartney, Peter Jackson's, John Lennon, Peter Jackson

☆ Netflix is opening its first-ever restaurant featuring food from 'Chef's Table' and 'Iron Chef' stars
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-13 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

After getting hundreds of millions of people hooked on binge watching TV, Netflix's next move is to get them to binge on some food. The streaming service is opening Netflix Bites this month, an "elevated dining experience" in Los Angeles that features chefs who star in popular Netflix shows like "Chef's Table" and Nailed It!" The limited time pop-up will see chefs including Curtis Stone, Rodney Scott and Nadiya Hussain come together to create a tasting menu which Netflix says will give "fans and foodies alike a one-of-a-kind restaurant experience." "From episode to entrée, with Netflix Bites we are creating an in-person experience where fans can immerse themselves in their favorite food shows," Netflix VP of consumer products Josh Simon said in a statement.

Persons: Netflix's, Curtis Stone, Rodney Scott, Nadiya Hussain, Josh Simon Organizations: Netflix Locations: Los Angeles

☆ How 50 Cent used 'one of the unwritten laws of power' to make $10 million a movie: 'I paid myself to learn'
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-10 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Over the course of his decades-long career, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson has learned a thing or two about success. He's a Grammy-winning rapper, successful businessman and a prolific actor who stars and produces in both TV and film. "One of the unwritten laws of power is to appear not to need anything," Jackson said. Jackson met movie producer Avi Lerner when he was already a millionaire from his rap career. Jackson has since produced dozens of TV shows and films — like "Power" and "Power Book II: Ghost" — with plenty more on the way.

Persons: Curtis, Jackson, He's, Vulture, Avi Lerner, Lerner, Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, DON'T, Warren Buffett Organizations: Hollywood, Cheetah Vision Locations: showbusiness

☆ Why 'Spider-Man' filmmakers enlisted a 14-year-old artist to help animate their movie: 'He blew us all away'
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-09 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A 14-year-old artist got to live his dream when the filmmakers behind the latest "Spider-Man" movie asked him to work on the film. Preston Mutanga made waves earlier this year when he shared a video he made recreating the trailer for "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" in the style of LEGO. The 2-minute clip went viral, finding its way to "Spider-Verse" writers and producers Chris Lord and Phil Miller. "It blew us all away, including some of the best animators in the world." When it was decided that the multiverse-hopping film would be adding a LEGO-themed sequence, the filmmakers reached out to Mutanga to offer him the chance to animate it.

Persons: Preston Mutanga, Chris Lord, Phil Miller, nonprofessional, Miller, Mutanga's, Miles Morales —, Mutanga, Kelly Evans Organizations: New York Times, Times, Rotten

☆ From the $3,499 Vision Pro to the $17,000 gold Apple Watch, these are 6 of Apple's most expensive products ever
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-08 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Apple is known for a lot of things, but selling cheap products isn't one of them. That was the case this week when Apple unveiled its long-awaited mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro. Packed to the brim with cutting edge technology, the Vision Pro is Apple's first major product launch in almost 10 years. Whether or not the Vision Pro becomes a hit with customers when it releases next year remains to be seen, but it has already entered the ranks of Apple's priciest devices. Here are six of Apple's most expensive products ever.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, Max Organizations: Apple, Facebook, Apple Watch, Vision, Developers Conference

☆ Messi's decision is great for the MLS and U.S. soccer, says fmr. Nike Soccer brand manager Ro Vega
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-08 | 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 EmailMessi's decision is great for the MLS and U.S. soccer, says fmr. Nike Soccer brand manager Ro VegaRo Vega, former North America brand manager for Nike Soccer, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss Lionel Messi's decision to join Inter Miami FC, the implications for Major League Soccer and the sport in the U.S., and more.

Persons: Ro Vega Ro Vega, Lionel Messi's Organizations: MLS, Nike Soccer, Inter Miami FC, Major League Soccer Locations: North America, U.S

☆ ‘The Girl from Ipanema’ singer Astrud Gilberto dies at 83
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer, songwriter and entertainer whose off-hand, English-language cameo on "The Girl from Ipanema" made her a worldwide voice of bossa nova, has died at age 83. "The Girl from Ipanema," the wistful ballad written by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes, was already a hit in South America. In a 2002 interview with friends posted on her web site, Astrud Gilberto remembered her husband saying he had a surprise for her at the recording studio. "When we were finished performing the song, Joao turned to Stan, and said something like: 'Tomorrow Astrud sing on record… What do you think?' Astrud Gilberto sings "The Girl from Ipanema" in a light, affectless style that influenced Sade and Suzanne Vega among others, as if she had already moved on to other matters.

Persons: Astrud Gilberto, Paul Ricci, Gilberto, " Getz, Stan Getz, João Gilberto, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Vinícius de Moraes, Getz, Creed Taylor, Stan, Joao, Sade, Suzanne Vega, Norman Gimbel, de Moraes, Heloísa Eneida Menezes Paes Pinto, Taylor, Weinert, Tom Jobim, Bené Nunes, Luis Bonfá, João Donato, João Marcelo Gilberto, Gregory Lasorsa, Chet Baker, George Michael Locations: Brazilian, Ipanema, Salva dor, Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, South America, Brazil

☆ 7 New Songs You Should Hear Now
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-06 | by ( ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

Silvana Estrada: “Milagro y Desastre”I always appreciate Jon Pareles keeping an ear out for new artists from a vast variety of cultures and musical traditions. Usually known for her sparse, guitar-driven folk songs, “Milagro y Desastre” — miracle and disaster — is something new for Estrada: a song composed largely with looped, layered fragments of her own voice. (See also: her recent, charming cover of Suzanne Vega’s “Tom’s Diner.”) The cooed, percussive notes that provide the song’s rhythmic backbone remind me a bit of Laurie Anderson’s “O Superman,” but Estrada’s impassioned singing and distinct ear for melody ultimately take “Milagro y Desastre” somewhere unique. Rob Moose featuring Phoebe Bridgers: “Wasted”What a name: Rob Moose. Blur: “The Narcissist”Regular Amplifier readers will know about this one already — in its honor, I composed an entire newsletter featuring some of my favorite Blur songs.

Persons: Anohni, —, ” Anohni, Silvana Estrada, “, Jon Pareles, Suzanne Vega’s, Laurie Anderson’s “, Rob Moose, Phoebe Bridgers, Bon Iver, Brittany Howard, Moose, Bridgers, Damon Albarn’s, Graham Coxon’s, Miya, Miya Folick’s, “ Roach Organizations: Spotify, Johnsons, YouTube, Estrada, British Locations: Mexican, Angeles

☆ Bill Gates' top books, TV shows and music for summer 2023: 'There's more to life than reading'
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-05 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The world's fourth-richest man normally releases his summer reading recommendations near the beginning of June. But this year, Gates decided that "there's more to life than reading." These are Bill Gates' "great books, songs and shows for the summer." "It was far from stateless and primitive when Europeans arrived," Gates writes. His curated Spotify playlist includes "many of my favorite songs" from artists ranging from Enrique Iglesias to Vampire Weekend.

Persons: Bill Gates, Gates, I've, Gabrielle Zevin, —, Paul Allen, Howard French, Howard W, Netflix Gates, Birgitte Nyborg, who's, Enrique Iglesias, Bono, Kelly Evans Organizations: Microsoft, Netflix Locations: Denmark, Africa, French, Danish

☆ Fact Check-Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez didn’t tweet that ‘printing money is the only way out of inflation’
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-31 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

A tweet stemming from a parody account impersonating U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is being taken seriously by users online. The May 28 tweet “printing money is the only way out of inflation” (here) appears to originate from an account describing itself as parody (twitter.com/AOCpress). The real Twitter account for Ocasio-Cortez is @AOC (twitter.com/AOC). A search for the tweet, filtering for tweets by the real Ocasio-Cortez Twitter account @AOC, does not return any results (archive.ph/FoI6Q). The tweet about inflation attributed to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stems from a parody account.

Persons: Representative Alexandria Ocasio, Cortez, ”, Diego de la, Elon Musk, Alexandria Ocasio, Read Organizations: Representative, Facebook, Diego de la Vega, Ocasio, Reuters Locations: Cortez, Alexandria

☆ 40-year-old director never thought she could have a film career—now her latest movie stars Robert De Niro
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-31 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

"When I thought of a film director, I pictured, you know, Spielberg. At 28, she finally enrolled in film school at New York University with the support of her family and her partner at the time. "Those three years of film school were the best years of my life," she says. While she was in school, Terruso "said yes to everything." She worked on films for as little as $100 a day doing whatever they needed, wanting to soak up as much experience as she could.

Persons: Laura Terruso, she'd, –, Spielberg, Robert De Niro, Sebastian Maniscalco, Terruso Organizations: CNBC, Getty, New York University Locations: Dyker, Brooklyn

☆ Taylor Swift is this summer's most in-demand artist—Eras Tour tickets sell for an average of $920
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-26 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

When it comes to the most in-demand concerts of the summer, there's Taylor Swift and then there's everybody else. The "Style" singer is the hottest act of the season according to StubHub, which on Friday released its 2023 Summer Tour Preview. 1 on the list, with tickets for her 24 "Eras" tour dates this summer selling for an average of $920 apiece. In fact, the $920 average selling price is a bargain in some locations. 7 P!NK — with her 33 tour dates selling at an average of $231 per ticket — are outselling the seven male artists in the top 10 by 50%.

[1/5] Cars belonging to the Palmen collection are displayed in the warehouse in which they were stored over the last 40 years, ahead of Friday's auction, in Dordrecht, Netherlands May 25, 2023. He never showed off his cars but rather kept them a secret, scared people might steal them, Nico Aaldering from Gallery Aaldering said. Palmen could afford to buy the cars thanks to smart investments, including in real estate, said Hans van der Pluijm from Classic Car Auctions, which is running the auction. "It's a collection you will probably never find in this condition, in this quantity again," said Hans van der Pluijm from Classic Car Auctions. It's special in every shape and it's wanted in every collection," Van der Pluijm said.

☆ From Kroger to Walmart, these are the top 10 most popular grocery chains in America
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Indeed, restaurant prices have risen faster than grocery prices over the last year, according to data from the Department of Labor. To rank the grocers, Placer.ai measured the "visit share" each retailer received in April. "Visit share" is the percentage of total visits that a retailer received during a given time frame compared to the other retailers also being analyzed. Kroger, with its more than 1200 locations in 16 states, was the top visited supermarket chain in the country, capturing 9.1% of the visit share in April. These are the 10 most popular supermarket chains in the country.

☆ Here's why Trader Joe's will never embrace online shopping: 'The experience would not be the same'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-16 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Don't expect to be able to order a block of Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar or a bag of Chili & Lime rolled corn chips to your door any time soon. The latest episode of the popular supermarket's in-house podcast, "Inside Trader Joe's," explains why the chain doesn't offer online shopping like competitors Aldi, Publix and Kroger, and is instead happy to keep running its business the way it has since it was founded in 1967. Building out a robust delivery operation would involve creating a network of warehouses to store products, as well as a delivery system to get those products to customers' doors. For a brand that closely watches its bottom line to keep prices low, it's a non-starter. "We love being a real place for a whole bunch of reasons and not just because it's where we started," co-host Matt Sloan said.

☆ 'Ted Lasso' co-creator Bill Lawrence's No. 1 rule on set: 'Don't be an ass----'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-12 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

"Ted Lasso" became a global sensation in 2020 partly because of the kindness of its main character. But behind the scenes, being nice wasn't just a suggestion — it was a rule. In his commencement address to Sarah Lawrence College graduates on Friday, "Ted Lasso" co-creator Bill Lawrence broke down the No. 1 rule he gives every new actor and writer he hires: "Don't be an ass----." Lawrence, who also created "Scrubs," told the class of 2023 that he is blunt with his employees about the expectations he has for the way they treat each other, as well as other people, on set.

☆ Bethenny Frankel still had Ikea furniture while shooting 'Real Housewives of New York': 'I never spent a dime'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

In a recent TikTok post, the 52-year-old spoke about how she was militant about not spending money she didn't have. Frankel earned just $7,250 for her star-making turn on the first season of "The Real Housewives of New York." "My apartment was furnished by Ikea when I was on the 'Housewives of New York,'" she said. In the years following her "Housewives" debut, Frankel started and sold her Skinnygirl Cocktails brand for a reported $100 million. "I was always terrified, because you don't spend money you don't f---ing have."

☆ 'Barry' creator Bill Hader describes 'incredibly lucky' 'SNL' break: 'It was preschool to Harvard overnight'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-08 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Before he was an Emmy-winning actor for his critically acclaimed "Barry," Bill Hader struggled to get the career he wanted. Instead, it's been a matter of being in the right place at the right time. In a recent interview with the New Yorker, Hader recalls how he moved to Los Angles in 1999 with aspirations of one day being a director. He spent most of his 20s working as a production assistant, a postproduction assistant and then as an assistant editor on a reality TV show. The "Superbad" actor decided to take improv classes on the recommendation of a friend, and quickly saw his fortunes turn around.

☆ Warren Buffett gave Alex Rodriguez 2 pieces of investing advice when he signed his $252 million contract
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

When he was just 25 years old, baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez signed a 10-year, $252 million contract with the Texas Rangers. The deal not only set A-Rod up for life from a financial standpoint, it also helped him create a valuable relationship with legendary investor Warren Buffett. In an interview with Bloomberg's David Rubenstein this week, A-Rod said he decided to cold-call the investor — who is 45 years his senior — after learning that Berkshire Hathaway was insuring his contract. "I reached out to him and I said "Warren, now that we're business partners, maybe I can come out and see you in Omaha,'" Rodriguez explained. "I said 'I'll be there, 'cause we're not going to the playoffs,'" Rodriguez replied.

☆ Tom Hanks used a popular productivity hack to write his first novel—here's how it works
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

With an Oscar-winning career spanning more than 80 films over four decades, Tom Hanks knows a thing or two about making movies. But when it came time for the 66-year-old to sit down and write his first novel, Hanks needed help. Despite employing the productivity boosting technique while writing his book, Hanks described his desire to write as nothing more than the pursuit of another creative outlet. "I just do writing," Hanks said. Hanks' novel will be released on May 9.

☆ Peloton instructor Tunde Oyeneyin's No. 1 tip for avoiding burnout: 'Invest in yourself'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-02 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Star Peloton instructor Tunde Oyeneyin keeps a busy schedule. In addition to teaching fitness classes, the 37-year-old is a podcast host, author and Nike athlete ambassador. Needless to say, she knows a thing or two about burnout. Starting her day by focusing on herself rather than her professional responsibilities allows her to "gain control of my conscious mind." "It makes me realize that every single thing on the list, for the most part, can ultimately wait," she says.

☆ Fact Check-Video features deepfakes of Nancy Pelosi, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Joe Biden
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-28 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

(Editors note: Paragraph 11 contains language some readers may find offensive)A video with clips of Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and President Joe Biden that have been digitally altered is being shared by users who believe it to be real. The video includes clips from the documentary Pelosi in the House, made by Pelosi’s daughter Alexandra (here). We’re at [redacted], which has facilities for the House and the Senate to meet. Project Veritas and James O’Keefe, both mentioned in the video, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Audio tracks appearing to be the voices of Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and President Joe Biden were added onto various clips.

☆ McDonald's is offering a Big Mac dipping sauce for the first time ever—here's how to get it for free
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

McDonald's is giving customers a chance to take home packets of its most iconic sauce. Starting Thursday, April 27, the fast food giant will begin distributing its famous Big Mac Sauce in dip cups. Unlike other popular dips like sweet and sour, BBQ and honey mustard, Big Mac Sauce has remained behind the counter at McDonald's restaurants, reserved only for the chain's signature burger. The limited time offering comes as "fans have been asking for an extra side [of Big Mac sauce] for years," McDonald's said in a press release. Customers will only be able to get their hands on the 0.78oz packets of Big Mac Sauce if they order through the McDonald's mobile app.

☆ Disney employee accused of taking videos up park guests’ dresses and skirts for years is fired and arrested
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-24 | by ( Raja Razek | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Then-employee Jorge Diaz Vega, 26, allegedly told authorities in an interview that he had “been taking videos up the dresses/skirts of unknown females in the Disney World theme parks for approximately six years,” according to the affidavit. Diaz Vega, who worked at the lightsaber store, told authorities he had what he estimated to be over 500 such videos on his phone and showed “multiple examples of the videos” to detectives, according to the affidavit. “The videos were of multiple females who all appeared to not know they were being video recorded,” the affidavit states. She “was not aware at the time the incident took place, and she was not told of the identity of the male,” authorities say in the affidavit. CNN has attempted to reach Diaz Vega directly for comment.

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