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☆ What almost every Bachelorette has worn on night one of 'The Bachelorette'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

In honor of the new season, we found what other "Bachelorette" stars wore on their first nights. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIt's summer, which means it's once again time to head over to the Bachelor Mansion and watch the latest Bachelorette fall in love on reality TV. For "The Bachelorette," one of the most important looks of the season is the night-one look. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ See inside a historic 50,000-square-foot mansion on New York's Gold Coast that's featured in 'The Gilded Age'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. One such mansion is Hempstead House, which is located in Sands Point Preserve, a 216-acre park about 30 miles outside New York City. The Guggenheims lived in Hempstead House together until 1930, when Daniel died. In July 2024, I paid $15 to park at Sands Point Preserve and then another $10 to take a guided tour of Hempstead House. Here's what it was like inside the 112-year-old mansion and what I learned about life there.

Persons: —, Scott Fitzgerald's, Howard Gould, Florence Guggenheim, Daniel, Florence Organizations: Service, Hempstead House, Business, Preserve, Institute of Aeronautical Sciences, US Navy, Guggenheim Locations: Shore, Long, Hempstead, Sands Point, New York City, Daniel, Hempstead House, Sands, Nassau County

☆ A 216-acre park on Long Island is home to 4 mansions straight out of 'The Great Gatsby' — take a closer look
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Sands Point Preserve is a 216-acre park in New York. The preserve sits on what used to be the Guggenheim Estate on Long Island's North Shore. The property has four mansions, including an Irish-inspired castle built in 1902. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThere are many mansions scattered across the North Shore of Long Island, New York, that date back to the Roaring '20s.

Persons: —, Howard Gould, Jay Gould Organizations: Guggenheim, Service, Business Locations: Sands, New York, Long, North Shore, Shore, , New York, Gould, Hempstead House, Falaise

☆ 26 vintage photos of music festivals that will make you want to go back in time
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

But while there are more festivals than ever before, they're not a new phenomenon. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIt seems like every other week, there's a new music festival promising to be the greatest weekend ever. Other UK festivals include Leeds and Isle of Wight, which also draw tens of thousands of visitors each year. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: they're, —, there's, That's Organizations: Glastonbury, Service, Bonnaroo, Business Locations: United Kingdom, Leeds, Isle of Wight

☆ Marilyn Monroe's Los Angeles home has been saved from demolition. Here's what it looks like today.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Marilyn Monroe's home in Brentwood, California, was ruled a landmark by the LA City Council. The current owners sued the city for the right to demolish it to expand their home next door. AdvertisementIn 1962, Marilyn Monroe, one of the most iconic figures in American culture, was found dead inside her home in Brentwood, a neighborhood in Los Angeles. Sixty-two years later, the Los Angeles City Council ruled that her former home should be declared a historical cultural monument, as Variety reported. The Los Angeles Times reported the couple bought the home in July 2023 for $8.35 million.

Persons: Marilyn Monroe's, Monroe, —, Marilyn Monroe, Brinah Milstein Organizations: LA City Council, Service, Los Angeles City Council, Variety, Roy Bank, City, Los Angeles Times, Business Locations: Brentwood , California, Brentwood, Los Angeles

☆ 7 film franchises that stuck the landing – and 8 that definitely didn't
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Instead, we got four more bad films, ending with "Terminator: Dark Fate." "Terminator: Dark Fate" Paramount"Terminator" and "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," both directed by James Cameron, are two of the best action movies of all time. "Judgment Day" also ends on a definitive note, with our heroes preventing the evil computer system known as Skynet from ever being invented. And "Terminator Genisys" fully ignores all the events of the previous films and is yet another reboot. "Dark Fate" is certainly better than the three previous films, but it was ultimately unnecessary and, according to Screen Rant, was a huge box-office bomb.

Persons: Connor, James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton Organizations: Hollywood

☆ All 17 Disney live-action remakes ranked from tolerable to downright unwatchable
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

In 2010, Disney began releasing live-action remakes of some of its classic animated films in earnest. In almost every case, the original animated film is superior to its live-action remake. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementRemaking animated films or TV shows in live-action is only becoming more frequent in Hollywood — just look at shows like "Avatar: The Last Airbender," "One Piece," and "Cowboy Bebop." There have been 17 live-action remakes or reimaginings of its classic animated films, give or take a few additional sequels.

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☆ 21 times real-life fathers and sons played family on-screen
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The movie got disastrous reviews, and the elder Smith has discussed how "After Earth" strained his relationship with his son. "'After Earth' was an abysmal box office and critical failure," Smith wrote in his 2021 memoir, "Will." Fans and the press were absolutely vicious; they said and printed things about Jaden that I refuse to repeat. "He felt misled, and he lost his trust in my leadership," Smith wrote. He ultimately decided against it, but it sucks to feel like you've hurt your kids," he added.

Persons: Kitai, Cypher, Smith, Will, Jaden, I'd Organizations: Sony

☆ 14 sequels that outperformed the originals at the box office
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Now, sequels regularly make more at the box office than the original movies. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . "Star Wars," for example, was a huge phenomenon when it came out in 1977, making $307 million domestically for its initial release, according to Box Office Mojo. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ 17 iconic actors who have never been nominated for Academy Awards and what they should've won for
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Although he appeared in dozens of iconic films, he was never nominated for a competitive Oscar. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementBeing nominated for an Academy Award is one of the highest honors an actor could receive, and winning one is a whole new level. Donald Sutherland, for example, appeared in numerous Oscar-quality films throughout his career before his death in June 2024. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ 15 things to watch to educate yourself about systemic racism
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

In 2018's "The Hate U Give," high school student Starr finds her voice as an activist after her friend is shot by a police officer in front of her. "Now, facing pressure from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what's right," IMDb writes. "It's so gripping to watch — as well as being, in places, just delightfully funny — that you never feel you're being preached to. It picks you up in one place and sets you down in another," wrote Stephanie Zacharek of Time. Our story is a reminder to never be afraid to raise our voice in the name of justice.

Persons: Starr, Angie Thomas, Khalil, Stephanie Zacharek, George Tillman Jr, George Floyd, Tillman Organizations: Fox Locations: Minneapolis

☆ 10 of the most egregious examples of queerbaiting on TV
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

One pre-death confession didn't erase 12 years of queerbaiting for "Supernatural" fans. Castiel and Dean on "Supernatural." Destiel, a portmanteau of Dean and Castiel (an angel), was heavily hinted at throughout the series and was one of the most popular ships on Tumblr. "The queerbaiting just got ridiculous," former "Supernatural" fan Evan Tess Murray told BI in 2020. After years of criticism from outlets like TV Guide and The Advocate, "Supernatural" finally made Destiel canon … sort of.

Persons: Castiel, Dean, Dean Winchester, Kat Tenbarge, Evan Tess Murray, Dean —, wasn't Organizations: WB Television Network

☆ 21 transgender and nonbinary celebrities who are changing television
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | Frank Olito | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez is known for her work on "Pose" and became the first transgender person to win a Golden Globe in 2022. Jordan Strauss/APBefore landing her role in "Pose," Rodriguez appeared on TV in shows like "Nurse Jackie" and "The Carrie Diaries." After three seasons, Rodriguez was finally nominated for an Emmy in May 2021 for her role in "Pose," making history. And in January 2022, Rodriguez made history again by becoming the first transgender person to win a Golden Globe. "This is the door that is going to Open the door for many more young talented individuals," Rodriguez wrote on Instagram.

Persons: Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Mj Rodriguez, Jordan Strauss, Rodriguez, Jackie, Blanca Rodriguez, Maya Rudolph, Adam Scott, Joel Kim Booster Organizations: Globe, Black Latina, Netflix, Apple Locations: Black, Newark New Jersey

☆ 60 songs every '90s kid will remember
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The '90s were full of dance hits and powerful ballads. The decade is also considered the golden era of rap and hip-hop. Here are 60 songs that every '90s kid will remember. The decade is also considered the golden era of rap and hip-hop, having birthed the likes of Snoop Dogg, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and The Notorious BIG. Here are 60 songs that every '90s kid will remember.

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☆ I tried the classic glazed doughnut from Dunkin' and Krispy Kreme, and the winner came down to texture
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Dunkin' and Krispy Kreme are two of the nation's biggest doughnut chains. To celebrate National Donut Day on June 7, we pitted their glazed doughnuts against each other. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementKrispy Kreme and Dunkin' are two of the biggest doughnut chains, but a few years ago, I wanted to find out which one had the best glazed doughnut. There are 13,000 Dunkin' locations around the world while Krispy Kreme has 1,400 retailers worldwide, including doughnut shops and partnerships with retailers.

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☆ The biggest box-office disappointments of 2024 so far
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The box office has been seriously down in 2024. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThis Memorial Day Weekend was not great for the box office. In fact, it was the worst Memorial Day for the movies since the '90s. The entire domestic box office pulled in just $126 million — in years past, the No.

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☆ The best LGBTQ+ movies to watch this Pride Month on Netflix
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

June is Pride Month, a celebration of LGBTQ+ people, art, and culture. These 10 movies, which are available to stream on Netflix, all deal with queer subject matter. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementPride Month has been celebrated since 1970, though it wasn't officially recognized in the US until 1999, when President Bill Clinton declared June to be "Gay and Lesbian Pride Month." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ 11 AAPI celebrities who are changing Hollywood
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Mindy Kaling has created multiple successful shows. Mindy Kaling attends the 2024 Met Gala. After starring on "The Office" (which she also wrote for), Kaling co-created and starred in her own sitcom, "The Mindy Project," which aired for six seasons. Her Netflix series "Never Have I Ever" was a huge hit until it wrapped up in 2023. Kaling also co-created the animated series "Velma," which was almost universally hated … but got enough people hate-watching to greenlight a second season.

Persons: Mindy Kaling, Kevin Mazur, Kaling, Renee Rapp, Velma, Murray, Kate Hudson Organizations: Netflix, College Girls, Hulu, Los Angeles NBA

☆ The biggest box-office flop every year since the ‘70s
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

We've found the biggest box-office flop from every year since 1978. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Advertisement"Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" made box-office history last summer, but for every hit movie there's a flop or two waiting to happen. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ These 'ghost villages' in Indonesia are all that remain after years of volcanic eruptions from Mount Sinabung
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Zoë Ettinger | Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

In 2010, Mount Sinabung erupted for the first time in 400 years in Sumatra, Indonesia. The massive blast of lava and ash forced all villagers in the surrounding area to leave their homes. AdvertisementIndonesia has 120 active volcanoes, and Mount Sinabung is one of the most dangerous. Following this eruption, the government deemed anywhere within a 4.3-mile radius of the volcano too dangerous to live, BuzzFeed News reported. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Mount Sinabung, —, Sinabung Organizations: Service, CBS, BuzzFeed, Business Locations: Mount, Sumatra, Indonesia

Forbes compiled a list of the richest person in every state in 2024. The billionaires include members of the Walton family, Mars family, and Chick-fil-A's Cathy family. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . In May 2024, Forbes released a list of the wealthiest person in each state.

Persons: Forbes, Walton, Cathy, — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Alaska , Delaware, West Virginia, California , New York, Florida, Bloomington , Indiana, Bentonville , Arkansas

☆ Elvis Presley's granddaughter Riley Keough is fighting to keep Graceland. Meet the King of Rock 'n' Roll's extended family.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Keough did all her own singing for the show, proving that musical talent runs in the family. Riley Keough as Daisy and Sam Claflin as Billy in "Daisy Jones & The Six." However, her vocals were so strong that the music supervisor, Frankie Pine, was able to use her live singing during a pivotal scene in the series' eighth episode. "We ended up using so much of her live vocal in that moment," Pine told Business Insider. "Because it was the only way that I could get across the fact that she was out of her mind."

Persons: Keough, Riley Keough, Daisy, Sam Claflin, Billy, Daisy Jones, Lacey Terrell, Callie Ahlgrim, Frankie Pine, Pine Organizations: Business

☆ 17 A-listers who starred in critics' most-hated movies
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Some A-listers have starred in films that critics have unanimously hated. Each movie on this list received a 0% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes. John Travolta starred in two of the most-hated films: "Look Who's Talking Now!" download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: John Travolta, Gotti, —, Sean Connery, Juan Sánchez, Villalobos Ramírez Organizations: Rotten, Service, Office, Business

☆ 10 actors who quit their hit TV shows too soon — and 4 who left at the perfect time
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

When a star leaves a TV show in its prime, it's often to try to become a movie star. Even though an actor may be beloved on TV, that doesn't always translate to box-office success. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Photos: Inside Time-Capsule Farmhouse That Was Abandoned 50 Years Ago
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Photographer Bryan Sansivero was commissioned to photograph an abandoned farmhouse on Long Island. It was built in the 1860s and was abandoned a century later — it hasn't been touched for 40 years. AdvertisementWhen photographer Bryan Sansivero was commissioned to photograph a house in Commack, New York, he found a home frozen in time. The property, which has been abandoned for at least 50 years, is known as the Marion Carll Farm. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Bryan Sansivero, —, Marion Carll, Sansivero Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Long, Commack , New York, Marion

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