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☆ OpenAI CEO Sam Altman went on an 18-month, $85 million real-estate shopping spree — including a previously unknown Hawaii estate
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Katherine Long | Hugh Langley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

AdvertisementYears before the recent drama at OpenAI turned CEO Sam Altman into a household name, the former Y Combinator president went on an extraordinary 18-month, $85 million real-estate shopping spree, according to records reviewed by Business Insider — including a previously unreported $43 million Hawaii estate on land that locals describe as historically significant. AdvertisementSam Altman's Hawaii estate is immediately adjacent to the reconstruction of the royal temple of King Kamehameha I. Maxar TechnologiesA $43 million estate in HawaiiIn July 2021, Altman bought a twelve-bedroom estate in Kailua-Kona, on the big island of Hawaii, for $43 million. Altman's purchase of the Hawaii property has not been previously reported. AdvertisementAnnie had been unaware that her oldest brother owned property in Hawaii until Business Insider asked her about it, she said. A $27 million San Francisco homeAltman's weekday residence is a home on San Francisco's Russian Hill that was once described — inaccurately — as the most expensive home in San Francisco.

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☆ Snoop Dogg says he’s giving up smoking weed
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Amy Woodyatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Snoop Dogg says he is giving up marijuana – or at least, smoking it. He has launched several business ventures related to marijuana, including a pot-focused media company called “Merry Jane,” and a line of cannabis products. He has also invested in in Casa Verde Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in marijuana start-ups. His love for weed has made headlines: The entertainer revealed in 2019 that he had a full-time staffer to whose sole job it is to roll his blunts. And in 2021, he revealed on Reddit that he has 81 smoke breaks a day.

Persons: Snoop Dogg, I’ve, Calvin Broadus, Merry Jane, ” Organizations: CNN, Casa Verde Capital Locations: Casa Verde

☆ Gaza's displaced residents tell of fear and abandonment
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

“Nowhere is safe in Gaza. My son was injured and there was not a single hospital I could take him to so he could get stitches," said displaced Palestinian Ahmed al-Kahlout. He had been forced to leave his home to search for basic necessities for his family while "there are bodies filling Gaza's streets". The whole world has let us down, the progressive world that boasts about human rights has let us down." Outside Gaza's largest hospital, Al Shifa, entertainer Alaa Miqdad gathered displaced children and put on a clown show.

Persons: Abu Mustafa, Palestinian Ahmed, Mariam al, Al Shifa, Alaa Miqdad, Ismail al, Khan Younis, Giles Elgood, William Maclean Organizations: Hamas, REUTERS, United Nations Palestinian, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Gaza, Israel, Palestinian, Borno, Beit Lahia

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The CMA Awards are back Wednesday to honor the top artists in country music, with Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Ashley McBryde and Morgan Wallen among the acts hitting the stage. Wilson is the leading nominee for the second year in a row, competing for entertainer of the year along with Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs. Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning will host the ceremony, which will feature a musical tribute to the late singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. Wilson is up for nine awards, including her collaborations with HARDY ("Wait in the Truck") and Jelly Roll (“Save Me.”)Political Cartoons View All 1237 ImagesRapper-turned-singer Jelly Roll, who earlier this year topped the CMT Music Awards, has five nominations, including best new artist. More than 30 years after she won two Grammy Awards for “Fast Car,” Tracy Champman could win a song of the year trophy at the CMA Awards thanks to Luke Combs' cover.

Persons: Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Ashley McBryde, Morgan Wallen, Wilson, Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Stapleton, Dan + Shay, Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning, Jimmy Buffett, HARDY, Zach Bryan, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Hailey Whitters, ” Tracy Champman Organizations: Bridgestone, ABC, CMT, CMA Locations: Tenn, Hulu

☆ Robbie Williams relives his highs and lows in new Netflix show
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Hanna Rantala | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - British singer-songwriter Robbie Williams looks back at his life in a new Netflix documentary series that tracks his journey from a 16-year-old boy band member to a 49-year-old entertainer and father of four. In “Robbie Williams”, filmed over several days and set inside his Los Angeles home, the “Angels” and “Rock DJ” singer is shown behind-the-scenes footage of himself, shot over several decades, for the first time. I wanted to make something that served Rob, and Rob wanted to tell the truth,” Pearlman said. “Robbie Williams” starts streaming on Netflix Nov. 8. A pop-up event coinciding with the launch and celebrating Williams’ career is open to public in London’s Covent Garden Nov. 2-5.

Persons: Robbie Williams, Robbie Williams ”, Williams, I've, Joe Pearlman, Rob, ” Pearlman, “ Robbie Williams ”, Hanna Rantala, Rod Nickel Organizations: Netflix, Thomson Locations: British, Los Angeles, London, Covent

Matthew Perry was mourned on social media by friends, co-stars and some very famous fans, including his childhood classmate, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his “Friends” mom Morgan Fairchild and even Adele. Trudeau, who attended elementary school with Perry while their parents worked together, wrote a tribute on X, formerly Twitter. “I’ll never forget the schoolyard games we used to play, and I know people around the world are never going to forget the joy he brought them,” Trudeau wrote. Perry once hosted the show, in 1997, which featured one sketch where he played Matt LeBlanc’s character Joey and Colin Quinn played Chandler. “All of us loved Matthew Perry, and I did especially.

Persons: Matthew Perry, Justin Trudeau, Morgan Fairchild, Adele, Perry, Chandler Bing, Trudeau, “ I’ll, ” Trudeau, Matthew, ”, Trudeau's, Pierre Trudeau, she’d, Matt LeBlanc’s, Joey, Colin Quinn, Chandler, Fairchild, ’, Perry’s, John Bennett Perry, Maggie Wheeler, Janice, ” Selma Blair, ” Blair, Matty, Sweet, Wendell Pierce, “ Matthew Perry, ” Shannen Doherty, Matt, ” Doherty Organizations: Canadian, Hollywood Locations: Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Beverly, Malibu, Formosa

☆ How TikTok helped a collectibles company make $19 million in sales of trading cards, memorabilia, and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The pandemic accelerated sales, and since then, McGuckin has made TikTok the focus of his e-commerce efforts. That decision has proven fruitful, especially since the introduction of TikTok Shop, the platform's e-commerce solution that allows users to purchase items directly from the app. Dappz Sports has had a years-long relationship with the social-media giant and has been beta testing TikTok Shop since 2022. This is just the beginning of TikTok Shop. Dappz SportsCombining livestreaming and short-form content is McGuckin's key to successMcGuckin said his strategy for sales on TikTok combines livestreaming with short-form content.

Persons: Matt McGuckin, TikTok, McGuckin, they'll, They'll, Micah Parsons, Bobby Witt Organizations: Sports, Amazon, Dappz Sports, National Sports Collectors Convention, Dallas Cowboys, Melrose Locations: Instagram, TikTok, New York, Texas, Los Angeles

Already given one career lifeline this season, Ricciardo missed the last five races with a broken left hand. But he returns this week to the U.S. Grand Prix, where the 34-year-old Australian has a history of having some cheeky fun. Long time no see," Ricciardo said to the group of his fellow drivers when he walked into Thursday's news conference. The hand feels good,” Ricciardo said, adding that the bone break that required surgery was worse than initially expected. Eventually there will have to be a serious side to the racing, which has not been so good for Ricciardo in recent years.

Persons: Daniel Ricciardo, Ricciardo, “, ” Ricciardo, I'm, ”, Red Bull, Lando Norris, AlphaTauri, Nyck De Vries, Liam Lawson, It’s, Lawson, Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, “ Charles, ” Haas, Kevin Magnussen, Hamilton, let's, ” Hamilton, Williams, Logan Sargeant, Aston, Lance, Estebon Ocon, ” Sargeant Organizations: U.S, University of Texas Longhorns, Renault, McLaren, Austin, FIA, Qatar Grand Prix Locations: AUSTIN, Texas, Americas, Austin, Ricciardo, Hungary, Belgium, TEXAS, Qatar

☆ Suzanne Somers, ‘Three’s Company’ actress, dead at 76
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Suzanne Somers, the actress who lit up the small screen on “Three’s Company” and one of TV’s most iconic fitness pitchwomen, has died, according to a statement provided to CNN from her longtime publicist R. Couri Hay. “Suzanne Somers passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of October 15th. In good ‘Company’Somers’ multifaceted career spanned decades, but she was best known for her role as Chrissy Snow on the hit ABC sitcom “Three’s Company” that ran through the late ’70s and early ‘80s. 1 show in the country, there was a collective consciousness because about half of everybody watching television on Tuesday nights were watching Three’s company,” she said in 2015 during a CNN interview. It took a while for people to realize I was acting.”Her time on “Three’s Company” ended in 1981 after Somers had asked producers for a raise to match Ritter’s salary the year prior.

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☆ Madonna launches ‘Celebration’ tour after health scare delay: ‘I didn’t think I was going to make it’
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Madonna took the stage in London on Saturday in the long-awaited debut of her surprisingly poignant new ‘Celebration’ world tour, which had been delayed after she suffered a serious health scare during the summer. The “Like a Virgin” performer also addressed her health troubles, saying it had been “a crazy year for me.”“I didn’t think I was going to make it, neither did my doctors. Madonna battled a bacterial infection in June that caused her to cancel the first leg of the “Celebration” tour in North America. Indeed, it should be noted for Madonna’s die-hards that the tour is not at all reserved only for her chart hits. Madonna often faced away from the audience, performing to a camera that then projected a flawless-looking Madge back to the crowd.

Persons: Madonna, –, Prince, Michael Jackson, Sinead O’Connor, ”, “, ‘ I’ve, ’ ”, Keith Haring, ” Madonna, Kevin Mazur, Madonna’s, Mercy James, Lourdes Leon –, Stella, Estere, ” –, Madge Organizations: CNN, O2 Locations: London, North America

☆ 'Shark Tank' star Daymond John looks to boost Black entrepreneurs for a fourth year
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Drew Richardson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Leon Bennett | Filmmagic | Getty Images"Shark Tank" star Daymond John is looking to give Black business owners a boost for the fourth year running. The FUBU CEO's Black Entrepreneurs Day, billed as a celebration of Black business, will return Nov. 1. Black Entrepreneurs Day was launched later that year to "celebrate" Black business owners amid a focus on systemic racism and economic inequities. Many of the companies standing behind Black Entrepreneurs Day have launched initiatives to support the Black community. This year, Black Entrepreneurs Day will feature a star-studded guest list including Goldberg, O'Neal, Cedric the Entertainer, Anthony Anderson and Rick Ross, to discuss their journey as Black entertainers and entrepreneurs.

Persons: Daymond John, Radhika Jones, Leon Bennett, John, Whoopi Goldberg, Shaquille O'Neal, George Floyd, Rodney King, JPMorgan Chase, Chase, what's, Goldberg, O'Neal, Cedric, Anthony Anderson, Rick Ross Organizations: Wallis Annenberg Center, Performing Arts, Filmmagic, Apollo, Black, CNBC, JPMorgan, Business, General Insurance Locations: Beverly Hills , California, Manhattan

☆ ‘I’ve always made fun of the rules.’ John Waters has only ever been himself
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Marie Lodi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

“I could keep all the money,” Waters once told culture website Flavorwire of the screenings. During a press preview for the exhibition, Waters revealed that one item he wished they had procured was Divine’s “cheater” — drag terminology for a prosthetic vulva with fake pubic hair. Whether it’s subverting a four-figure tub of moisturizer or Hollywood, Waters has always been true to himself. “I’ve always made fun of the rules of the world that I live in. That’s how you can have fun, by breaking some of them.”One rule Waters isn’t breaking, however, is his daily writing schedule.

Persons: CNN —, John Waters, Jenny He, Dara Jaffe, Greg Gorman, Waters, Glenn Milstead, Mink, Edith Massey, Cookie Mueller, Mary Vivian Pearce, Lawrence Irvine, Prince, Puke, William S, that’s, ”, Kathleen Turner, “, ” Jaffe, Charles White, ” Waters, Marjorie Taylor Greene, That’s, he’s, —, you've, ” Chris Pizzello, thusfar, Divine, Ricki Lake, Traci Turnblad, Traci, Amber Von Tussle’s, Van Smith, Isabelle Huppert — Waters, “ I’ve, There’s Organizations: CNN, Academy Museum Foundation, Hollywood, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, NYU, Warner Bros, Burroughs, Academy Museum, Wesleyan University, Charles White / Academy Museum Foundation, New York Times, Maybelline Locations: Los Angeles, American, Lutherville , Maryland, Baltimore, Sleaze, LA, Middletown , Connecticut, Cape Cod, Waters, Hollywood, Seattle

☆ Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are 'powerhouse' performers, Pink says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Pink knows a thing or two about performing live and is thrilled to see her fellow female artists reigning in that realm. “It used to only be guy bands like Aerosmith and Coldplay and the Rolling Stones, and now it’s all women. It’s awesome.”She went on to describe the respect she feels for artists who perform live, saying, “any artist out there selling tickets with their name on it is a hard-working motherf—er. I was looking around to make sure every single person in there heard it.”Pink will perform at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday. She is also set to embark on her North American “Trustfall Tour” later this month.

Persons: Pink, who’s, Taylor Swift, ” “, Aerosmith, Tina Turner –, –, “, Christian Louboutins Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Times, Coldplay Locations: Christian, Los Angeles

☆ Lizzo preaches self-love and acceptance. But backstage, her team was mocked and bullied, designer says in a new lawsuit.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( Diana Dasrath | Tim Stelloh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Daniels was fired after she complained about Nomura, according to the suit. Nomura told Daniels never to interact with Lizzo or to dress attractively in front of her because it may make Lizzo jealous, the suit said. Alleged slurs, threats and offensive impressionsNomura allegedly mocked Lizzo and her dancers with what the lawsuit described as a "stereotypical sassy Black woman imitation." After Daniels complained to Gugliotta, Lizzo's tour manager, she allegedly asked Daniels to surreptitiously record Nomura, according to the suit. Daniels declined, believing it would be unethical and possibly illegal, and continued to work for Lizzo, according to the suit.

Persons: Lizzo, Asha Daniels, Daniels, Amanda Nomura, Nomura, Ron Zambrano, Zambrano, it's, Melissa Viviane Jefferson, Carlina Gugliotta, Gugliotta, Quincy, she's Organizations: Ball, NBC, Superior Court, Big, Touring Inc, NBC News, Black, Lizzo Locations: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, New York City, Taylor, Los Angeles

☆ Adidas CEO says Kanye West didn't mean antisemitic remarks, isn't a bad person
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Following widespread public outcry, Adidas announced it had ended its relationship with Ye, stopped production of Yeezy-branded products and ended all payments to Ye and his companies. Foot Locker and Gap soon followed suit and announced they would pull Yeezy products from their stores. That can happen with an athlete, it can happen with an entertainer, so it's part of the business," said Gulden. Despite the public comments from its chief executive, an Adidas spokesperson told CNBC that the company's position on Ye "has not changed." Adidas CEO Bjorn Gulden defended Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, and said the rapper didn't mean it when he made a series of antisemitic remarks.

Persons: Nicolai Tangen's, Gulden, Ye, Adi, Bjorn Gulden Organizations: Adidas, CNBC Locations: Chicago, German

NEW YORK (AP) — “The Drew Barrymore Show” will begin airing fresh episodes on Monday but a lot of off-air controversy will be clinging to its typically bubbly host. That's because talk shows are covered under a separate contract — the so-called Network Code — from the one actors and writers are striking. People do not forget it.”Viewers who tune into new episodes of daytime talk shows these days will find a changed landscape. Guests aren’t always the A-listers with blockbuster TV shows or films to promote. But Bill Maher and Drew Barrymore and the hosts of ‘The View’ are not just getting by.

Persons: — “, Drew Barrymore, ”, Barrymore —, “, it’s, Michael H, LeRoy, Kelly, Ryan ” —, —, Jennifer Hudson, don’t, they're, Barrymore, It’s, Zayd Ayers Dohrn, Dohrn, Alyssa Milano, I'm, ” LeRoy, aren’t, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ryan ”, Cedric, Matthew McConaughey, ” Bill Maher, ” Dohrn, Bill Maher, We’re, They’re, Krysta Fauria, ___ Mark Kennedy Organizations: University of Illinois, ABC, of America, Screen, American Federation of Television, Radio Artists, Alliance, Television Producers, Disney, Netflix, Northwestern University, WGA, SAG, MTV, Writers Guild, Major League Baseball Locations: Urbana, Champaign, “

☆ Taylor Swift wins second consecutive video of the year award at MTV VMAs
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Taylor Swift made the whole place shimmer at the MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday night, when she won the award for video of the year for the second time in a row. Last year, Swift won the same award for her “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)” music video. Tuesday’s wins come as Swift continues what’s arguably her most successful era yet, which started in 2022 when she released her 10th studio album “Midnights.”Taylor Swift at the MTV Video Music Awards in New Jersey on Tuesday. She also made an ultimately short-lived amends with West when she presented him with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award that year. And in 2022, she announced that she’d be releasing “Midnights” while accepting the award for best longform video.

Persons: CNN — Taylor Swift, shimmer, Swift, Bejeweled, ” Swift, Tuesday’s, what’s, ” Taylor Swift, Timothy A, Clary, “, she’s, Kanye West, ”, Karlie Kloss, Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, Hailee Steinfeld, Cara Delevingne, Michael Jackson Organizations: CNN, MTV, “, Getty Locations: New Jersey, AFP

☆ I was a cliff diver at Casa Bonita, the restaurant made famous by South Park. Here’s how I got the job and what it was like.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( Alyshia Hull | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Vanna Curtis worked at Casa Bonita, a restaurant made famous by South Park, in 2016. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Vanna Curtis, a former cliff diver and entertainer for Casa Bonita. AdvertisementAdvertisementAt the time, the food was bad and almost inedible, but that's not what Casa Bonita is known for. Getting my job with Casa Bonita was pretty easyThe outside of Casa Bonita, located in Denver, Colorado. AdvertisementAdvertisementSo I began working at Casa Bonita as a cliff diver and an entertainerThe inside of Casa Bonita.

Persons: Vanna Curtis, Casa, Hyoung Chang, I'd, Ashley W, Black Bertha, Black Bart, Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Araya Doheny, haven't, Alyshia Organizations: Service, Casa Bonita, Casa, Alyshia Hull Locations: Casa Bonita, South, Wall, Silicon, Denver, Mexican, Denver , Colorado, ahull@insider.com

☆ Rugby World Cup 2023: How to watch, teams and star players
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

The Stade de France will host this year's Rugby World Cup final. A full list of international broadcasters is available here on the Rugby World Cup website. A total of 20 teams have qualified for this year’s Rugby World Cup and they will compete in four pools of five teams each. “It’s probably the most open Rugby World Cup we’ve seen for a long time,” former England international Ugo Monye told CNN Sport. Antoine Dupont will be a key player for France at this year's Rugby World Cup.

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Benton was at Tiafoe’s match on Monday and has been in contact with him over the summer. “He’s a little —” Benton paused and with his arms imitated someone who was experiencing the inevitable weight of expectations, the biggest of which are those Tiafoe has set for himself. A typical Tiafoe sequence occurred Monday during a tight second set against Tien. With the score knotted at 4-4, Tien rose and twisted and snapped a backhand overhead that looked like a certain winner. Then he did his trademark frozen stare into the crowd, his cue for the fans to get loud.

Persons: Benton, “, ” Benton, Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria, Tien, Tiafoe Organizations: Australian, Tien Locations: Houston, Stuttgart, Germany, Wimbledon

☆ Presidential debates have always been political theater. Here are some of their most memorable moments.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( John Haltiwanger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Debates are political theater — they rarely do much to inform voters when it comes to policy. In theory, presidential debates are meant to educate the public on the most important issues facing the country and how candidates would approach them. Donald Trump repeatedly proved that by wiping the floor with his opponents in presidential debates during the 2016 campaign season. AdvertisementAdvertisementThis is not to say presidential debates are not consequential, though their overall impact on elections can be difficult to measure. Here are some of the biggest moments in the history of presidential debates.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Tucker Carlson Organizations: GOP, Service, Republican, Fox News, Fox Nation, New York Times Locations: Wall, Silicon, soundbites

☆ Michael Jackson: Sexual abuse cases against star’s estate can be revived, court docs show
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-19 | by ( Keith Allen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Safechuck, at age eight, appeared with Jackson in a 1986 Pepsi commercial; and Robson, at age five, after winning a dance-alike contest when Jackson performed in Brisbane, Australia. (“Leaving Neverland” was an HBO documentary. Jackson died in 2009, but the plaintiffs are seeking damages from two entertainment companies that, over much of their existence, were solely owned and operated by Jackson. The cases, which were consolidated in the appeals court, will now go back to trial. We eagerly look forward to a trial on the merits.”CNN has reached out to attorneys for the estate of Michael Jackson.

Persons: CNN — Wade Robson, James Safechuck –, Michael Jackson, ” Robson, Safechuck, Jackson, Robson, Vince William Finaldi, ” Organizations: CNN, California’s, Pepsi, HBO, Warner Bros ., ” CNN Locations: Jackson, Brisbane, Australia, California

☆ Britney Spears says she ‘couldn’t take the pain anymore’ as she addresses divorce from Sam Asghari
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-19 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Britney Spears has shared some thoughts about her split from Sam Asghari. “If I wasn’t my dad’s strong soldier, I would be sent away to places to get fixed by doctors ! Britney Spears and Sam Asghari pose at the premiere of "Once Upon a Time In Hollywood" in Los Angeles in 2019. Asghari filed a petition to end the marriage with the Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday, citing “irreconcilable differences,” according to a copy of the filing obtained by CNN. CNN has reached out to representatives for Spears and Asghari for comment.

Persons: Britney Spears, Sam Asghari, Spears, …, ”, I’ve, –, “ You’re, Janet Jackson’s “, Mario Anzuoni, Reuters Asghari, conservatorship Spears, Asghari Organizations: CNN, Reuters, Los Angeles Superior Court Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Watch Brands Borrow Some of Music’s Cool
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( Victoria Gomelsky | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In 2022, when Mark Ronson, the Grammy- and Oscar-winning D.J., songwriter and super-producer, became a brand ambassador for the Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet (A.P. ), there was an element of kismet to the partnership. through music,” Mr. Ronson recalled last month on a phone call from his home in New York City. “I had to track it down,” he said. In July, the multi-hyphenate entertainer hit a high note in his relationship with the brand when, wearing a 1982 gold Royal Oak from his personal collection, he performed at a closing-night concert that he had curated on A.P.’s behalf at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland.

Persons: Mark Ronson, Audemars Piguet, “, ” Mr, Ronson, ” Organizations: Montreux Jazz Locations: Swiss, New York City, “, Paris, ”, Switzerland, Lake Geneva

CNN —Tory Lanez, the man convicted of shooting rapper Megan Thee Stallion in 2020, was sentenced on Tuesday to 10 years in prison, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office told CNN. Stallion accused Lanez of shooting her in the foot after she exited a vehicle they had been riding in following an argument. At a press conference following the sentencing on Tuesday, LA County District Attorney George Gascón explained how Lanez attempted to “silence” Stallion after she accused him of shooting her in 2020. But if it can happen to me, imagine those who lack the resources and support systems to help them,” Stallion said, according to the district attorney. Megan Thee Stallion performs onstage at 2023 LA Pride in the Park festival at Los Angeles Historical Park on June 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

Persons: Tory Lanez, Megan Thee Stallion, Lanez, George Gascón, ” Gascón, “, ”, Gascón, I’m, Megan Thee, Emma McIntyre, Jose Baez, ” Baez, Baez, Savage, Elle Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles County, Stallion, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Attorney, ”, Los, Historical Park Locations: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, LA, Los Angeles , California

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