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☆ She was a teenage mother in Detroit. Now she’s a Ghanaian ‘Queen’
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Joshua Korber Hoffman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Twenty-five years later, when Johnson found herself in northern Ghana being made a queen, she couldn’t quite believe where life had led her. In front of an adoring crowd in Tamale, the largest city in northern Ghana, Johnson was given her honorary title of “Zosimli Naa” in October 2021. Kendall JonesKennedy Johnson is not the first Zosimli Naa to be enskinned by the Dakpema. Seven years later, Johnson became the next person to receive the title from the Dakpema Palace. “It’s still a hard thing to conceptualize.”And what would the teenage Kennedy Johnson in Detroit think of the current Queen in Tamale?

Persons: CNN — Kennedy Johnson, Johnson, ”, Razik, Zosimli, ” —, “, ” Johnson, ‘, ’, D’Kiya, —, ” Kennedy Johnson, — “, Jim, Jim Crow America, Tamale —, Kendall Jones, Johnson’s, Nana Kyei, Kin, ” Kenndy Johnson, Kendall Jones Kennedy Johnson, Susan Herlin, ‘ Swagger, ’ Johnson, Steven Kwame Atuahene, ” D’Kiya, you’ve, Stunna Dior, “ It’s, Kennedy Johnson Organizations: CNN, Green, Disney Locations: Detroit, Ghana, Tamale, Abdul, Bahamas, Hong Kong, South America, Ghanaian, West Africa, Jim Crow, Dagbon Kingdom, ”, Kentucky, Dakpema, Kingdom

☆ David Zaslav just quieted his Wall Street critics as Warner Bros. Discovery shows it's fine without the NBA
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The company just negotiated a better-than-anticipated deal with cable giant Comcast. Media analysts widely agreed that WBD underestimated NBC's bid and would see the value of its TV networks take a major hit without the NBA. The consensus wisdom in the media world was that pay-TV providers would play hardball and demand lower affiliate fees for WBD's networks, especially an NBA-less TNT. The Charter deal was heralded as a success, with Zaslav a "clear winner" in the eyes of veteran media analyst Rich Greenfield of LightShed. The terms WBD and Comcast agreed to are remarkably similar to WBD's deal with Charter, and each came together more than a year before key deadlines.

Persons: David Zaslav, Zaslav, WBD, Rich Greenfield, Greenfield, John Malone, Brian Roberts, LightShed's Brandon Ross, they'd, Max, they've Organizations: Warner Bros, NBA, Comcast, Disney's ESPN, Comcast's NBC, Media, Charter, Business, TNT, CNN, HGTV, Company, Amazon Locations: LightShed, Ireland

☆ NBA execs are betting its in-season tournament will ignite interest after a slow TV ratings start
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The NBA Cup, formerly known as the In-Season Tournament, begins knock-out stage play on Tuesday. NBA ratings are down 17% so far this season, but NBA Cup games have outperformed the general trend. AdvertisementDespite early-season ratings declines, there's been a bright spot: fans seem especially interested in the NBA Cup. "But we're definitely seeing some strength, especially when we have top matchups on — and certainly with the NBA Cup games." The NBA hopes that knock-out round games will draw stronger viewership than group-play games, like they did last year.

Persons: IBM's Jonathan Adashek Cord, NBA execs, Evan Wasch, there's, it's, Wasch, Jenny Whitlock, Tyrese Haliburton, LeBron James, what's, Whitlock Organizations: NBA, League, Business, Nielsen, Disney's ESPN, Comcast's NBC, BI, NFL, Indiana Pacers Locations: Las Vegas, New York, Atlanta, Orlando, Milwaukee, Seattle, Vegas, Sin

Disney influencer Dominique Brown died last week after reportedly experiencing a severe allergic reaction at a holiday brand event in Los Angeles. The incident occurred at an event hosted by the pop culture merch retailer BoxLunch on Thursday evening, according to a spokesperson for BoxLunch. Emergency services were called to the event, which was held at Vibiana, a cathedral-turned-event venue in downtown Los Angeles. The event's DJ turned off the music to announce a medical issue and ask guests for an EpiPen, the BoxLunch spokesperson said. The theme park and collectible enthusiast was most known as the co-creator of Black Girl Disney, a space for fellow Black Disney influencers seeking community in a predominantly white niche.

Persons: Disney, Dominique Brown, DJ, BoxLunch, Vibiana, Brown, Mia Von, Von, ” BoxLunch, Patrick Ramos, “, ” Ramos, Monika Jade, ”, Patrick Dougall, Anika Noni Rose, Tiana, Disney’s “ Organizations: Black, Disney, fam, “ Disney Locations: Los Angeles, BoxLunch, Vibiana, Beach, Calif, cardigan, Disney’s

☆ From failed accountant to Marvel and Barbie star: Simu Liu shares how he got out of 'rock bottom'
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-09 | by ( Lucy Handley | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Rich Polk| NBCUniversal | Getty ImagesMarvel's first Asian superhero star, Simu Liu, says he hit "rock bottom" before finding "enlightenment" as an actor — after his career as an accountant was a flop. "Crazy Rich Asians" was Hollywood's first movie release to feature a mostly Asian cast since 1993's "The Joy Luck Club." Simu Liu stars as Shang-Chi in Marvel's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings." Disney"We have an Asian … superhero, but we also have, you know, an Asian cast member on SNL. We have incredible Asian stand-up comedians we have, you know, Asian movies like 'Minari' and 'The Farewell' and 'Past Lives'," Liu said.

Persons: Simu Liu, Rich Polk, —, CNBC's Samantha Vadas, Liu, Rich, Bowen Yang, Ken, Jennifer Lopez Organizations: NBCUniversal, Getty, Deloitte, CNBC, Luck, SNL, Ventures, Pacific Locations: Santa Monica , California, China, Canada, Toronto, Markham, American

☆ Golden Globes nominees 2025: “Emilia Pérez” leads motion picture nominations
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-09 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —The nominees for the 82nd Golden Globe Awards included some former child superstars, along with some surprises. Actors Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the 2025 slate of nominees which was led by the musical “Emilia Pérez” with 10 nominations. The 2025 Golden Globes will take place on January 5 and air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+. TELEVISIONBest performance by a male actor in a television series – musical or comedyJeremy Allen White as Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto in "The Bear." and Mrs. Smith”“Shōgun”“Slow Horses”“Squid Game”Best television series – musical or comedy“Abbott Elementary”“The Bear”“The Gentlemen”“Hacks”“Nobody Wants This”“Only Murders in the Building”Best television limited series, anthology series, or motion picture made for televisionJodie Foster, Kali Reis in "True Detective Night Country."

Persons: Mindy Kaling, Morris Chestnut, Emilia Pérez ”, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, ”, Gomez, Pamela Anderson’s, Anderson, she’s, Jamie Foxx, Foxx, Nikki Glaser, Viola Davis, Ted Danson, Cecil B, Carol Burnett, Jeremy Allen White, Carmen, Chuck Hodes, Adam Brody, “, Steve Martin, Jason Segel, ” Martin, Kristen Bell, Quinta Brunson, “ Abbott, Kathryn Hahn, “ Agatha, Jean Smart, Donald Glover, “ Mr, Smith, Jake Gyllenhaal, Innocent, Gary Oldman, Eddie Redmayne, Hiroyuki Sanada, “ Shōgun, Billy Bob Thornton, “ Landman, Maya Erskine, David Lee, Kathy Bates, “ Matlock, Emma D’Arcy, Smith ” Keira Knightley, Keri Russell, ” Anna Sawai, Colin Farrell, Richard Gadd, Kevin Kline, ” Cooper Koch, Lyle, Erik Menendez, ” Ewan McGregor, Moscow ” Andrew Scott, “ Ripley, Cate Blanchett, Jodie Foster, ” Sofía Vergara, “ Griselda ” Naomi Watts, Kate Winslet, Anna Sawai, Katie Yu, ” “, Abbott, Kali Reis, Michele K, Liza Colón, Zayas, Hannah Einbinder, ” Dakota Fanning, Jessica Gunning, Allison Janney, ” Kali Reis, Chloë Sevigny, MJavier, Asano, “ Shōgun “ Javier Bardem, ” Harrison Ford, Jack Lowden, Diego Luna, Ebon Moss, Bachrach, ” Seth Meyers, Adam Sandler, ” Ali Wong, ” Ramy Youssef, Cynthia Erivo, Giles Keyte, “ Emilia Pérez ”, Mikey Madison, Miley Cyrus, Lykke Li, Andrew Wyatt “, “ El Mal ”, Clément Ducol, Camille, Jacques Audiard “, Robbie Williams, Freddy Wexler, Sacha Skarbek “, Camille Best, Yura Borisov, “ Anora ” Kieran Culkin, Edward Norton, Guy Pearce, Jeremy Strong, Denzel Washington, Zoe Saldaña, Rita Moro Castro, Emilia Pérez, Shanna Besson, Cinéma Selena Gomez, “ Emilia Pérez ” Ariana Grande, ” Felicity Jones, Margaret Qualley, ” Isabella Rossellini, Jesse Eisenberg, Hugh Grant, ” Gabriel LaBelle, Jesse Plemons, Glen Powell, ” Sebastian Stan, Amy Adams, “ Nightbitch, Karla Sofía Gascón, Emilia Pérez ” Mikey Madison, “ Anora, Demi Moore, Ralph Fiennes, Adrien Brody, Daniel Craig, ” Colman Domingo, ” Ralph Fiennes, Sebastian Stan, Pamela Anderson, ” Angelina Jolie, “ Maria ” Nicole Kidman, ” Tilda, Fernanda Torres, “ Lee ”, Jacques Audiard, Emilia Pérez ” Sean Baker, ” Edward Berger, ” Brady Corbet, Payal Kapadia, Romulus ” “, “ Wallace Organizations: CNN, 82nd Golden Globe, Nickelodeon, Disney, Netflix, Globes, Hollywood, Golden Globe, DeMille, CBS, Paramount, “, Swans, Universal, Pathé Locations: Moscow, “ Anora, “, Emilia, France, ” Tilda Swinton

☆ Disney Treasure prepares for its maiden voyage amid major cruise expansion
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-09 | by ( Nora Redmond | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The Disney Treasure embarks on its maiden voyage later this month. Disney plans to double the size of its cruise fleet in the coming years. AdvertisementThe 1,119-foot-long Disney Treasure is set to make its maiden voyage from Port Canaveral, Florida later this month as the entertainment giant embarks on a major expansion of its cruise operations. The Treasure is one of seven new liners Disney plans to launch by 2031, more than doubling its fleet. AdvertisementThe Disney Treasure was christened in New York City in November 2024.

Persons: Thomas Mazloum, Bob Iger, Singer Jordin Sparks, Craig T Fruchtman, Disney, Iger, Donald Trump Organizations: Disney, Street Journal, Disney Destiny, ABC Locations: Port Canaveral , Florida, New York City, Singapore

Rice–Eccles Stadium, an outdoor college football venue at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, stands against a stunning mountain backdrop. The video game industry in Utah has become a powerhouse, growing more than 230% in the last decade and bringing in more than $2.3 billion in revenue last year. One of the key drivers behind the growth is the University of Utah's cutting-edge video game program. Inside a classroom in Salt Lake City, students here are immersed in studying video games — not just playing them, but also creating them, fueling an industry that has deep roots at the campus. In the Princeton Review's 2024 rankings for top game design schools, the University of Utah rose to No.

Persons: Rice –, —, Donald Mustard, Doug Bowser, Nolan Bushnell, Michael Young, America Nolan Bushnell, John Blackburn, Ed Catmull, Walt Disney Animation Studios Richard Evans Pioneer, Young, Pavlo Gonchar Organizations: University of Utah, University of Utah's, Epic Games, Nintendo, America, Atari, CNBC's, WB's Avalanche, Pixar, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Video, Princeton, Avalanche Software, WB, Inc, Getty Locations: Salt Lake City, CNBC's, Utah

☆ A FIRE blogger who built a 7-figure net worth shares 3 books that changed his money mindset
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Financial independence writer Andre Nader built a seven-figure net worth before age 40. The former Meta employee shares his top money-related books, including 'The Simple Path to Wealth.' AdvertisementAt 37, Andre Nader has enough in savings that he doesn't expect to ever have to work a 9-to-5 again. The financial independence blogger and coach shared three books that changed his money mindset and helped him build wealth. Nader didn't always keep things simple: He said he lost a good chunk of money trading options in his early 20s.

Persons: Andre Nader, Meta —, Uber, Nader, he'll, Collins JL Collins, Collins, Nader didn't, Bill Perkins Nader, Bill Perkins, Perkins, Andre Nader Nader, he's, Jack Bogle, Jack Bogle's, It's, I'm Organizations: Meta, FAANG FIRE, FIRE, Vanguard's, Market, Fidelity, Vanguard, Disney Locations: San Francisco

Let us show you everything you need to know about where to watch a free Abu Dhabi F1 live stream wherever you are in the world. As also detailed in our season-long free F1 live stream guide, we can help you watch every race this season via similar options to today's. How to watch free Abu Dhabi F1 live streams with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one. How to watch Abu Dhabi F1 live stream in the USESPN and ESPN+ are both covering the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Check price at FuboHow to watch Abu Dhabi F1 live stream in the UKWant a free option?

Persons: we've, Norris, Piastri, Leclerc, Sainz, you'll, Abu, ExpressVPN, it's, FuboTV, There's Organizations: Business, McLaren, Ferrari, Abu, Abu Dhabi, RTL, Abu Dhabi F1, ESPN, Grand Prix, DirecTV, MLB, NHL, NFL, UFC, Hulu, Disney Plus, ESPN Sling, DirecTV Stream, Sky Sports, Sky, Premier League Locations: Abu Dhabi, ORF1, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Abu, Grand, TV's

☆ Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour Book' sells more than 800,000 copies in first weekend
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-07 | by ( Kaitlyn Schwanemann | Kaitlyn Schwanemann Is An Intern For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

According to Circana, Swift’s “Eras Tour Book” sold 814,000 copies over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Swift also brought the three-hour “Eras Tour” concert film to movie theaters independently. Even some Swifties took issue with the book release — dubbing it “The Errors Tour Book” — after they spotted an abundance of grammar mistakes, typos, graphic design mishaps and blurry or low-quality photos. With her “Eras Tour Book” in hand, she asked, “If you’re paying $40 for a book, wouldn’t you expect it to not have this many errors?”Neither Target nor Swift’s team responded to requests for comment. The book is also “the highest-selling book in the Music category since Circana began tracking 20 years ago,” according to the press release.

Persons: Circana, ”, Swift, “, ‘ Taylor Swift, Taylor Swift, ” Rick Gomez Organizations: Target, Disney, Poets Department

Learn moreThe final numbered UFC event of the year will see Kai Asakura attempt to swipe Alexandre Pantoja's flyweight title. We've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch UFC 310, including how to tune in from anywhere. How to watch UFC 310 in the USIf you're a UFC fan, you know the drill by now. Check price at ESPNWhere to watch UFC 310 everywhere elseUFC is available in most regions, so check your local listings for more information. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch UFC 310 with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.

Persons: Kai Asakura, Alexandre Pantoja's, Steve Erceg, Pantoja, Asakura, Shavkat Rakhmonov, Ian Machado Garry, There's, ExpressVPN, Alexandre Pantoja, Shavkat, Ciryl, Alexander Volkov, Bryce Mitchell, Kron Gracie, Nate Landwehr, Choi Doo Organizations: Business, UFC, Brazilian MMA, Mobile, ESPN Plus, ESPN, MLB, NHL, NFL, Hulu, Disney Plus, Discovery Locations: Japanese, Las Vegas, Canada

☆ Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Tesla, Eli Lilly, Cheesecake Factory, Walmart, Costco, Broadcom & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Jefferies upgrades Diageo to buy from hold Jefferies says it sees "renewed focus on growth" for the beverage company. Goldman Sachs initiates Cheesecake Factory and Brinker as buy Goldman said in its initiation of Cheesecake that it has "unit growth potential." Morgan Stanley upgrades Hewlett Packard Enterprise to overweight from equal weight Morgan Stanley says it's bullish on the company's acquistion of Juniper. Morgan Stanley downgrades Applied Materials to underweight from equal weight Morgan Stanley says it sees a "weaker operating environment" for the semis company. Morgan Stanley initiates Brown & Brown as overweight Morgan Stanley says the insurance risk management company has a competitive advantage.

Persons: Piper Sandler, Piper, Jefferies, Goldman Sachs, Brinker, Goldman, it's bullish, Bernstein, Oppenheimer, it's, Wolfe downgrades Ford, Wolfe, Morgan Stanley, Brown, Tesla, gigafactory, Robin Hood, Vlad Tenev, Eli Lilly, Orforglipron Organizations: Nvidia, AMD, Intel, Jefferies, Diageo, Disney, Broadcom, Detroit, Ford, Citi, Netflix, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, JPMorgan, ConocoPhillips, Barclays, Gates, Bank of America, Walmart, Costco, Optimus, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Locations: F4Q, Juniper, OW, Austin , TX

☆ Lightning Round: Ralph Lauren could go higher, says Jim Cramer
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailLightning Round: Ralph Lauren could go higher, says Jim Cramer'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer weighs in on stock including: Vertiv, SoundHound AI, Skyworks, Disney, and more.

Persons: Ralph Lauren, Jim Cramer Organizations: Disney

☆ Disneyland brings back SoCal ticket tier to lure locals
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The lower pricing tier — a 3-day, 1 park-per-day ticket for $199 — is available through March. The promotion comes as the park faces criticism over its large crowds and long wait times. Disneyland is bringing back a special ticket pricing tier for Southern California residents to lure in locals, even as the park deals with criticism over its large crowds and long wait times. Related Video While Delta's business is 'extremely robust,' the airline's marketing chief stays focused on the dataThe tickets at the lower pricing tier are now available for reservations from January through March. The promotional rate comes as the Anaheim theme park faces criticism over its large crowds and long wait times.

Persons: Hopper, Hugh Johnston, —, Bob Iger, Iger, Disney, James Cameron's Organizations: Southern, California —, Disney, Princess, Entertainment, Marvel Locations: Southern California, California, Anaheim, Fantasyland

The fire in April 2019, which burned the roof and spire of Notre-Dame, caused the world to hold its breath. David Bordes/Rebâtir Notre-Dame de ParisI made it to the roof, where workers were securing the rebuilt spire and new rafters. A 3-D rendering showing a contemporary view of a portion of the city of Paris, filled with grey buildings. The map is replaced by a more recent map of Paris, widening our view and showing much more development. The map transitions into a 3-D rendering returning us again to the contemporary city, with Notre-Dame at its heart.

Persons: Benoist de Sinety, Mary Queen of Scots, Joan of Arc, Napoleon crowned, Veronique de Viguerie, Emmanuel Macron, Mary, Sarah Meyssonnier, Nicolas Coustou, Patrick Zachmann, David Bordes, Notre, Dame de Paris, Jean, Louis Bidet, Ateliers Perrault, ” Philippe Jost, Dame, Eugène Emmanuel Viollet, Duc, Baptiste Lassus, Victor Hugo’s, Hugo, Germain, Pont, Palais, Maurice de Sully, Denis, — hewers, Louis XIV, Jean Nouvel, Macron, Georges Darboy, Claude Bellanger, Cédric Trentesaux, Andrew Tallon, conservators, Carnavalet, Roger Viollet, Proust, Sigmund Freud, Le Corbusier, Olivier Latry, Ken Follett Organizations: Left Bank, Notre, Dame, of Saint, Right Bank, Sorbonne, Père, Palais Garnier, Eiffel, Pompidou Center, Silverado, Viollet, Vassar, Paris, Getty, Church, Roman Catholic Church Locations: Paris, Pont, France, Peter’s, Rome, picnicked, French, Lutetia, Tuileries, Reims, Chartres, Colorado, Coventry, America, Belgian, Notre

☆ A 'risk-averse' lawyer quit his job to write for TV. Now, he's adapted his own novel into a Hulu show.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementCharles Yu adapted his 2020 novel, "Interior Chinatown," into a Hulu series starring Jimmy O. Yang. "I didn't have to worry about where the mortgage payment was coming from, so I could just write when I got to write," Yu told Business Insider. Jimmy O. Yang as Willis Wu in episode four of "Interior Chinatown." Mike Taing/HuluBefore you got staffed on "Westworld," you had a pretty lengthy law career. "Interior Chinatown" is now streaming on Hulu.

Persons: Charles Yu, Jimmy O, Yang, Yu, Charles Yu's, Columbia Law School grad, Cromwell, Belkin, Willis Wu, Mike Taing, He's, we'd, Willis, Ronny Chieng, Hulu Organizations: University of California, Columbia Law School, Sullivan, Cromwell LLP, Business, United Talent Agency, HBO, Writers ', Disney, Hulu Locations: Berkeley, Hulu, LA, Orange County

☆ CNBC Sport: Broadcast TV counting on Trump to accelerate regional sports rights land grab
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Alex Sherman | In Alex-Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +17 min

Gray Media , owner of local TV stations and digital assets serving 113 TV markets? The bearish sentiment on the industry has been pretty straightforward: as more people cancel traditional pay TV, fewer households watch broadcast TV, opting instead for streaming services like Netflix and Disney+. Additionally, the Federal Communications Commission mandates the total number of TV stations owned by any company can cover a maximum of 39% of the U.S. Tegna now owns local rights for the WNBA's Indiana Fever and the NHL's Seattle Kraken. Gray Media , owner of local TV stations and digital assets serving 113 TV markets?

Persons: Alex Sherman, Donald Trump, Trump, Brendan Carr, Carr, Chris Ripley, Sinclair, Gray, Tegna, Kerry Bubolz, he's, Bubolz, We're, Adam Symson, Symson, We've, Lazard, Stephen Finkel, Finkel, He'll, – Manoel Carvalho, Bryan Tannenbaum, Carvalho, Tannenbaum, Don Garber, Lionel Messi's, Garber, Mark Clouse, Russell Wilson, Wilson, Bo Nix, It's, Jimmy Pitaro, CNBC's Lillian Rizzo, Al Michaels, CNBC's, Andrew Luck, Randall Stephenson, Stephenson, Brandon Bell Organizations: CNBC, Sinclair, Gray Media, Scripps, Netflix, Disney, Warner Bros, Discovery, Paramount Global, Comcast, NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, Federal Communications Commission, FCC, National Association of Broadcasters, Big Tech, NAB, Vegas Golden Knights, Vegas Golden Knights , Utah Hockey Club, Florida Panthers, NBA's Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City Thunder, Milwaukee Bucks, Las Vegas Aces, Phoenix Mercury, Atlanta, Indiana Fever, Utah Jazz, Portland Trailblazers, Golden Knights President, Knights, MLB, NBA, NHL, WNBA, Lazard, Credit Suisse, Rothschild, Guggenheim Securities, Guggenheim, MLS, League Soccer's, LA Galaxy, New York Red Bulls, Apple, NFL, Washington Commanders, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, AFC, Broncos, CNBC Sport, ESPN, Football, Sports, FIFA Club, Javits, Golden State, Stanford football, Stanford, AT, University of Oklahoma, OU, SpaceX, Reuters Locations: U.S, Vegas Golden Knights ,, Seattle, Pacific, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Arizona, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Reno, New York, Campbell's, New York City, Brownsville , Texas

HONG KONG — Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s flagship carrier, has apologized and pulled from its in-flight entertainment system an episode of the American animated series “Family Guy” that referred to the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. The episode includes a seven-second scene in which the main character, Peter Griffin, is shown standing beside a protester in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square in front of a row of tanks. PacknGo.hk, an online platform specializing in travel-related services, reported that a reader alleged the episode may violate the National Security Law. Public discussion of the Tiananmen Square crackdown has effectively been silenced in Hong Kong under a national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020 as well as local national security legislation unanimously enacted by Hong Kong’s opposition-free legislature in March. The issue has also affected streaming services such as Disney+, whose Hong Kong version does not include episodes of “The Simpsons” that refer to the Tiananmen Square crackdown and accusations of forced labor.

Persons: Guy ”, Peter Griffin, Adek Berry, PacknGo.hk, ”, Hong Kong’s Organizations: Cathay, Hong Kong’s, People’s Liberation Army, Getty, NBC News, National Security Law, National Security Department, Hong Kong Police Force, Disney Locations: HONG KONG, Cathay Pacific, China, Beijing, AFP, British, Hong Kong

☆ 17-year-old 'Loki' star Jack Veal says he's homeless after being abused: 'I've been sleeping in the streets'
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementMarvel actor Jack Veal told fans on TikTok that he was homeless after suffering abuse at home. Veal played Kid Loki, a child version of Tom Hiddleston's character, in the "Loki" series. In the video posted on Sunday the 17-year-old said, "I have nowhere else to go, and I need help." Jack Veal, who played Kid Loki opposite Tom Hiddleston in Marvel's "Loki" TV series, said he's homeless after facing abuse. AdvertisementIn a follow-up video posted on Tuesday, Veal said support from fans has helped his situation.

Persons: Jack Veal, Veal, Kid Loki, Tom Hiddleston's, Tom Hiddleston, Loki, hadn't, it's Organizations: Netflix, Children's, Centrepoint, Disney, Marvel Studios

☆ ESPN hopes to reach more casual sports fans with Disney+ integration
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Alex Sherman | In Alex-Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Walt Disney debuted a dedicated ESPN tile Wednesday on Disney+ for people who subscribe to ESPN+, its sports streaming platform, to watch programming without leaving the Disney+ application. Next fall, when ESPN launches its yet-to-be-named "flagship" service, those subscribers will get full access to all ESPN content through the ESPN tile on Disney+. Disney is making about 100 live games available to Disney+ members without a corresponding ESPN subscription. Some ESPN sports-related films and documentaries will also appear on Disney+ married to whatever sports season is active, Pitaro said. If a Disney+ subscriber who isn't an ESPN customer clicks on something that requires an ESPN subscription, the user will be prompted to sign up within the app.

Persons: Walt Disney, Jimmy Pitaro, Pitaro Organizations: ESPN, Disney, Walt, National Basketball Association, WNBA, National Hockey League, Major League Baseball, Little League, UFC, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, NBA

A handful of stocks could see a rally ahead, according to a bullish price chart pattern closely watched by technical analysts. Take a look below at the stocks we found, using FactSet data: Disney is one of the companies that is about to form a "golden cross." The stock has ripped ahead this year, climbing more than 28.5% — just slightly higher than the broader-market's gains. Cadence Design Systems is another stock that could soon form the chart pattern. Indeed, analysts polled by FactSet have an overweight rating and $173.05 price target on shares, which implies a possible gain of 6.9%.

Persons: Daiwa, Disney, Wells Fargo, Joe Quatrochi, Quatrochi, Alastair Syme Organizations: Disney, Cadence Design, Nasdaq, Cadence Design Systems, Chevron, FactSet, Citi Locations: China

☆ I went on a $4,000 Disneyland trip and took a $4,400 Disney cruise. The pricier experience was a way better value.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Trisha Daab | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

AdvertisementI took a $4,000 four-night solo Disneyland trip and a seven-night $8,800 Disney cruise for two. I got to visit Walt Disney's apartment and see rare characters and villains at Disneyland. Once-in-a-lifetime experiences made the pricier Alaska cruise more worth the cost. I've taken 20 trips to the Disney theme parks, including visiting Disneyland for the first time in 2023. A year later, I took my first Disney cruise.

Persons: Walt Disney's Organizations: Disney, Walt, Disneyland Locations: Alaska

☆ Lin-Manuel Miranda felt pressure writing ‘Mufasa’ songs since original ‘Lion King’ album was ‘all bangers’
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Miranda has also been working on a concept album titled “Warriors,” as well as some original songs for the forthcoming film “Mufasa: The Lion King.” The former features some hip-hop legends, including Nas, Lauryn Hill and Ghostface Killa. Miranda told Fallon he would have to be careful not to cross streams with the work he was doing writing for “Mufasa,” which is a Disney film. “I went into every song in ‘Mufasa’ with that energy of, ‘This is a no skips album,’” he said. “And then the other thing was, I remember reading online someone saying, ‘Lin doesn’t write villain songs.’ Like Michael Jordan, I took that personally. I wrote a villain song and Mads Mikkelson sings it because he’s the big villain in the movie, and he’s terrifying.”“Mufasa: The Lion King” is in theaters December 20.

Persons: CNN — Lin, Manuel Miranda, Hamilton, Jimmy Fallon ”, Fallon, Miranda, ”, Nas, Lauryn Hill, Ghostface Killa, “, Mufasa, ’ ” Miranda, ’, ” Lin, Hakuna Mata, ” Miranda, ’ ”, ‘ Lin doesn’t, Michael Jordan, Mads Mikkelson, King ” Organizations: CNN, Disney

☆ ESPN comes to Disney+
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | 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 EmailESPN comes to Disney+CNBC’s Julia Boorstin joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss Disney + bringing in ESPN to the streaming platform.

Persons: Julia Boorstin Organizations: ESPN, Disney

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