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☆ Ethan Hawke says he had to keep his cameo in Taylor Swift's 'Fortnight' music video a secret from his teen daughters
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Ethan Hawke didn't tell his daughters he was going to be in Taylor Swift's "Fortnight" music video. "No, I signed an NDA," Hawke said on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Monday. Hawke reunited with his "Dead Poets Society" costar, Josh Charles, for the music video. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementEthan Hawke says he didn't tell his daughters he was appearing in Taylor Swift's "Fortnight" music video.

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☆ Pamela Anderson broke her makeup-free streak for her first Met Gala
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Pamela Anderson broke her no-makeup streak at the 2024 Met Gala. AdvertisementAfter a slew of bare-faced public appearances, Pamela Anderson finally ditched the no-makeup look for her Met Gala debut. Pamela Anderson ditched her no-makeup look for her first Met Gala appearance. And since then, I just felt, without Alexis, it's just better for me not to wear makeup," Anderson said. Reflecting on her Met Gala debut, Anderson told the Times that it "means a lot" to her that she was invited.

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☆ Brooke Shields says the high cost of living in NYC might work in her favor by keeping her kids at home for longer
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Brooke Shields, who has two college-age daughters, is learning to deal with empty nest syndrome. However, she says that New York City's high cost of living might help keep her kids at home for longer. NEW LOOK 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 . "You know, the minute my husband is on any type of work trip or gone or something, they still sleep in the bed with me," Shields told cohost Julia Cunningham.

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☆ Eva Mendes says she didn't have the confidence to raise kids in her 20s
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewEva Mendes, 50, thinks it's a good thing she had kids later in life. Mendes spoke about motherhood and aging in an interview with People and shared that she didn't have the confidence to raise children in her 20s. I definitely could not have raised kids in any other era of my life but now," Mendes said. AdvertisementShe added that while her decision to have kids later in life caused a lot of buzz, she has no regrets. Mendes isn't the only celebrity who decided to have children later in life.

Persons: —, Eva Mendes, it's, Mendes, Esmeralda, Ryan Gosling, Gosling, Mendes isn't, Hilary Swank, Naomi Campbell, Sofia Vergara, Joe Manganiello, Griselda, I'm, Vergara Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Sofia Vergara doesn't want more kids at 51: 'There is a reason why nature is doing that'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Sofia Vergara, 51, says she doesn't want more kids due to her age and lifestyle. "There's things in life that might sound like good ideas, but they're not," Vergara told People. AdvertisementSofia Vergara, 51, says she doesn't want more kids at her age because she can't give them her all. AdvertisementIn January, Vergara told Spanish newspaper El País their marriage ended because Manganiello wanted kids, but she didn't. "I had a son at 19, who is now 32, and I'm ready to be a grandmother, not a mother," Vergara said.

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☆ Cher says she dates younger men because older men were too 'terrified' to approach her
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Cher says she dates younger men because older ones are either dead or intimidated by her. She spoke about her relationship choices during an appearance on "The Jennifer Hudson Show." AdvertisementCher, 77, has finally revealed why she dates younger men. In an interview with Jennifer Hudson on "The Jennifer Hudson Show," the singer spoke about her career and her relationship choices. "And the reason why I go out with young men is because men my age or older — well, now they're all dead — but before, they just never, they were always terrified to approach me," Cher said.

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☆ Maya Rudolph says she got too burnt out from running her production company, so she left: 'I like working, but I don't like killing myself'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Maya Rudolph says she was burned out from running a production company she cofounded. "I like working, but I don't like killing myself," Rudolph told Town and Country Magazine. AdvertisementMaya Rudolph says she overworked herself while trying to run the production company she cofounded in 2018. In between running the company and starring in different shows, the workload caught up to her. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Maya Rudolph, Rudolph, —, Natasha Lyonne, Danielle Renfrew Behrens Organizations: Town, Country Magazine, Service, Animal Pictures, Business

☆ A millennial living with his parents decided it was time to leave the nest, so he bought and fixed up a crumbling $192,000 house in Malaysia
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewWhen the pandemic hit Malaysia in 2020, Kenneth Tan realized he needed his own space. Kenneth Tan Kenneth TanAlthough high property prices in major cities have made it difficult for many young Malaysians to buy their own homes, it's unclear what percentage of millennials still live with their parents in Malaysia. Kenneth Tan"I wanted a swimming pool in my place, so I needed a house that had some land. I'm just happier because I picked the one that I wanted," Tan said. "I actually added quite a lot of arches to it because the original house had them.

Persons: —, Kenneth Tan, stepmom, Tan, Kenneth Tan Kenneth Tan, Kenneth Tan Tan, Kenneth Tan Tan's, Kenneth Tan Part Organizations: Service, Business, Research, Malaysian, Petronas, Towers Locations: Malaysia, Airbnb, Kuala Lumpur, It's, Happy, KL

☆ Anne Hathaway's plan was to stop drinking until her kids were grown up. Now, she says she's over 5 years sober.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

In 2019, Hathaway said she wanted to quit alcohol "for 18 years" until her son is grown up. Forty feels like a gift," Hathaway told The New York Times. "I quit drinking back in October," Hathaway told DeGeneres. Advertisement"My last hangover lasted for five days," Hathaway told Modern Luxury. In a Vanity Fair interview from March, Hathaway also spoke about how her mental health has improved since she quit alcohol.

Persons: Anne Hathaway, Hathaway, —, Ellen DeGeneres, DeGeneres, I'm, Jonathan, Jack, Adam Shulman Organizations: New York Times, Service, Research

☆ Rita Moreno says her only daughter has helped her cope with aging: '92 is not easy in many ways'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Rita Moreno, 92, says her daughter helps her cope with the difficulties of aging. Moreno told People she needs her daughter's wisdom "more often than you might think." AdvertisementRita Moreno, 92, says aging has brought her closer to her daughter. "I'm constantly calling upon her to do things," Moreno told People. "I have a problem with remembering names, names of things, and names of people.

Persons: Rita Moreno, Moreno, —, Fernanda Luisa Gordon, Leonard Gordon, I'm Organizations: Urban Institute, Service, Business

☆ Even Gwyneth Paltrow is worried about becoming an empty nester
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Gwyneth Paltrow is worried about becoming an empty nester too. "It's kind of giving me a nervous breakdown, if I'm honest," Paltrow said at her 11th In Goop Health summit. Paltrow has two kids, Apple and Moses, with her ex-husband Chris Martin. AdvertisementGwyneth Paltrow is nervous about becoming an empty nester when her son heads off to college this fall. This isn't the first time Paltrow has spoken about becoming an empty nester.

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☆ Taylor Swift's elementary school teacher described what the pop star was like as a kid, and it's exactly what you'd expect
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Seems like Taylor Swift has been into writing poetry since she was in elementary school. Barbara Kolvek, a retired music teacher, spoke to CBS Philadelphia about what Swift was like as a student. "She always was writing poetry, always. Even in music class when she shouldn't," Kolvek said. "She always was writing poetry, always.

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☆ Céline Dion says she goes to therapy 5 days a week and trains 'like an athlete' as part of her treatment plan
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The "My Heart Will Go On" singer, who revealed in 2022 that she was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, spoke to Vogue France about her recent life and her thoughts on when she'll be able to perform again. Stiff-person syndrome is a neurological disorder that can cause symptoms such as muscle stiffness and spasms. While there is no cure for stiff-person syndrome, there are ways for patients to manage their condition. Related storiesDion shared in the interview that she undergoes "athletic, physical, and vocal therapy" five days a week as part of her treatment plan. Although it was initially difficult for her to come to terms with her diagnosis, the singer says she is learning to live with stiff-person syndrome.

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☆ Taylor Swift's candid promo video for 'Fortnight' is filled with cute references to her relationship with Travis Kelce
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Taylor Swift shared a promotional video for her single "Fortnight" and it's full of references to her beau. Swift's video has been viewed almost 40 million times since it was first uploaded. A peck on the cheekScreengrab from Taylor Swift's #ForAFortnightChallenge YouTube Shorts video. Making cinnamon rollsIn this screengrab from Taylor Swift's #ForAFortnightChallenge YouTube Shorts video, the singer can be seen making cinnamon rolls. A Kansas City Chiefs pickleball paddleIn this screengrab from Taylor Swift's #ForAFortnightChallenge YouTube Shorts video, she can be seen holding a Kansas City Chiefs paddleboard.

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☆ Olivia Munn says she 'absolutely broke down' when she saw her body after a double mastectomy
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Olivia Munn, 43, reflects on her emotional experience after undergoing a double mastectomy due to breast cancer. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementOlivia Munn, 43, remembers the shock she experienced when she saw her body for the first time after a double mastectomy. Munn said she underwent four surgeries, including a 10-hour double mastectomy, as part of her treatment plan. I can tell my children that they don't need to fear they will lose me to breast cancer," Jolie wrote.

Persons: Olivia Munn, Munn, —, it's, Sharon Osbourne, I've, Osbourne, Angelina Jolie, Jolie Organizations: Service, New York Times, for Disease Control

☆ Toni Braxton says she was told to hide her lupus diagnosis because 'people get scared around sick celebrities'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewToni Braxton, 56, is speaking up about how her lupus diagnosis has impacted her life and career. "I was told to hide I had lupus," Braxton said, adding that it was her management's idea. AdvertisementBraxton, who was diagnosed with lupus in 2008, added that being upfront about her illness hurt her career. "You would not get work, because the second I told I had it, I didn't get work at first. In April 2023, Braxton told Today that lupus "attacked" her heart and that she had narrowly avoided a deadly heart attack because she decided not to skip her doctor's appointment.

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☆ Caitlin Clark wore a $17,000 Prada outfit to the WNBA draft. That's about 22% of her expected first-year salary.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Caitlin Clark showed up to the WNBA Draft dressed in Prada from head to toe. According to Business Insider's calculations, Clark's outfit costs $16,875 — or about 22% of her first-year WNBA salary. AdvertisementA close-up of the satin Prada outfit Clark wore to the WNBA Draft. A composite image of the Prada sunglasses and the patent leather Galleria bag that Clark wore to the WNBA draft. AdvertisementAccording to BI's calculations, Clark's Prada outfit totals up to $16,875 — or about 22% of her first-year salary in the WNBA.

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☆ Shannen Doherty says she's decluttering amid her Stage 4 cancer diagnosis. Experts say it's a good way to regain control.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewShannen Doherty, the actor best known for her role in "Beverly Hills, 90210," has stage 4 cancer. She's getting rid of her material possessions so she can focus on spending time with her mother. "I'm getting rid of a lot of clothes, I'm getting rid of a lot of old stuff, the charity shop loves me," Godley said. But one thing they can control is their material possessions," Morin said. "Selling things, sorting through items, and getting rid of stuff they no longer need may help them feel more in control over something."

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☆ Vera Wang is turning 75 this year. She has no plans to retire.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

That's what it's all about, really," Wang said. In May 2021, Wang told CNBC that her work has allowed her "to really have a very full life." "I think work has been my whole life and it's kept me honestly relevant, fascinated, passionate, frightened, worried and stressed," she said. Wang is part of a list of celebrities and CEOs who have been vocal about their decisions to continue working even as they get older. About one-third of Americans over 40 also say they would continue working even if they have no financial need, per a 2019 TD Ameritrade survey.

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☆ Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Blackpink's Lisa: Celebrities spotted at Coachella 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Amanda Goh | Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The annual Coachella music festival, held in Indio, California, is underway. Here are the celebrities who have attended the music festival so far. The likes of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, Taylor Swift, and even Blackpink's Lisa have been spotted among the audience. Here are the celebrities who have been seen enjoying Coachella 2024 so far. Taylor Swift and Travis KelceTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce at Neon Carnival held during the Coachella Music and Arts Festival on April 13, 2024 in Thermal, California.

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☆ Tom Brady un-retired once, and he says he's 'not opposed' to returning to the NFL again
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tom Brady says he's open to returning to the NFL. "I don't know if they'd let me, but I wouldn't be opposed to it," he said on the YouTube show, DeepCut. He's set to start commentating on NFL games this year as part of a 10-year, $375 million contract with Fox Sports. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementTom Brady, who has retired from football twice, says he's open to returning to the NFL again.

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☆ Aaron Taylor-Johnson's wife Sam says the attention on their 23-year age gap can be 'uncomfortable'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Sam Taylor-Johnson isn't fond of the public scrutiny that her age-gap relationship with Aaron Taylor-Johnson gets. AdvertisementDirector Sam Taylor-Johnson said she does not enjoy the attention she and her actor husband, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, receive over the 23-year age gap in their relationship. "There are times when it's uncomfortable," Sam told The Hollywood Reporter, referring to the scrutiny they receive for their age-gap relationship. In March, Aaron told Rolling Stone UK that he doesn't quite understand why people like to weigh in on their relationship. Aaron and Sam aren't the only celebrity couple with a big age gap.

Persons: Sam Taylor, Johnson, Aaron Taylor, —, Amy Winehouse, Sam, Aaron, Harper's, Sam isn't, James Bond, Daniel Craig, Sam aren't, Dick Van Dyke, Arlene Silver, Patrick Stewart, Sunny Ozell Organizations: Hollywood, Service, Guardian, Rolling Stone UK, Office Mojo, Business Insider

☆ After 2 years of applying for the NYC housing lottery, she finally won her bid. Now she pays $1,000 in rent for her Manhattan apartment.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

A millennial woman won the New York City affordable housing lottery after applying for two years. Nkenge Brown, 30, now pays around $1,000 in monthly rent for her one-bedroom Manhattan apartment. AdvertisementNkenge Brown first heard about the New York City housing lottery system four years ago while she was at work. "Someone told me that they won a lottery apartment, and I was like, 'What's that?'" In 2018, the odds of winning the housing lottery were 1 in 592, per the Times.

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☆ Bonnie Tyler says she'll never get tired of singing 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' when there's an eclipse
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Bonnie Tyler says she'll never be sick of singing her 1983 hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart." "I still get excited when I hear the song on the radio," Tyler told Good Morning America. AdvertisementIt's been over 40 years since "Total Eclipse of the Heart" was released, but Bonnie Tyler says she still loves singing the song whenever there's an eclipse. "I still get excited when I hear the song on the radio," Tyler told Good Morning America. "Every time the eclipse comes, everyone all over the world, they play 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' and I never get tired of singing it."

Persons: Bonnie Tyler, she'll, Tyler, —, It's Organizations: Good Morning, CNN, Service, Eclipse, Business Locations: Good Morning America

☆ Alex Rodriguez lost 32 pounds last year. He says one of the biggest changes to his diet is eating way less meat.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Alex Rodriguez said the biggest change he'd made to his diet recently is eating less meat. He told People he now eats meat one or two days out of 10, rather than eight days out of 10. Research suggests that people who eat less meat have a lower risk of cancer than heavy meat eaters. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Rodriguez, 48, said he went to the gym "six or seven days a week, just to break a sweat every day."

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