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The setting for the second season of “White Lotus,” which premieres on HBO on Sunday, has shifted from a lavish five-star hotel nestled on a pristine beach in Hawaii to a luxury resort in the foothills of Sicily. What hasn’t changed is that the staff members working at the hotels are more relatable than the guests. Reboots of “Gossip Girl” and “The Kardashians” met similar fates as they failed to reach the heights of their originals. As most of us belong to the 99%, shows that scrutinize the top percentile are that much more delectable. “White Lotus” is one of the shows that manages to navigate both successfully, showcasing trust-fund babies who self-implode without the viewer feeling sorry for them.

Mark Wu held more than $1 million of Amazon.com Inc. stock when President Biden tapped him to help craft a trade policy that would benefit U.S. technology companies and online retailers. Ethics officials at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said they gave Mr. Wu two options: Get rid of the stock or recuse himself from digital trade issues.

Federal officials working on the government response to Covid-19 made well-timed financial trades when the pandemic began—both as the markets plunged and as they rallied—a Wall Street Journal investigation found. In January 2020, the U.S. public was largely unaware of the threat posed by the virus spreading in China, but health officials were on high alert and girding for a crisis.

☆ Cardi B sued for $5 million after man accuses rapper of using his tattoo for her racy mixtape cover art
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

SANTA ANA, Calif. — A self-described family man with a distinctive back tattoo felt humiliated after Cardi B allegedly misused his likeness for her sexually suggestive mixtape cover art, his lawyer said during opening arguments Tuesday. Brophy’s lawyer A. Barry Cappello said photo-editing software was use to put the back tattoo, which has appeared in tattoo magazines, onto the male model used in the mixtape cover. “Their life has been disrupted,” Cappello told the jury as Cardi B, whose real name is Belcalis Almanzar, watched from the defense table. It has nothing to do with Brophy.”But Brophy contested in court that everyone who knows him believed he was on the mixtape cover. Last month, Cardi B pleaded guilty to a criminal case stemming from a pair of brawls at New York City strip clubs that required her to perform 15 days of community service.

Then came the pandemic and a property crisis, and with them, clear evidence of the limits of the debt-fuelled, investment-driven model that had propelled China's economy and businesses like Shores'. "If there is no investment, consumption will be like a tree without roots," said Jia, who previously led a finance ministry think tank. Many uncertainties hang over China's economy: the zero-COVID policy, a crackdown on tech and other industries, geopolitical tensions and rising borrowing costs in export markets. China is widely expected to miss this year's 5.5% GDP growth target and Natixis estimates growth may not even top 3% a year into Xi's next mandate. Oxford Economics expects average annual GDP growth this decade to halve from the 1999-2019 average to 4.5% and slow to 3% in the decade after.

The top watchdog of American business is also home to Washington’s most active Wall Street investors. The Federal Trade Commission in recent years has opened investigations into nearly every major industry. It has launched antitrust probes into technology companies, examined credit card firms and moved to restrict drug, energy and defense-company mergers.

Thousands of officials across the government’s executive branch reported owning or trading stocks that stood to rise or fall with decisions their agencies made, a Wall Street Journal investigation has found. More than 2,600 officials at agencies from the Commerce Department to the Treasury Department, during both Republican and Democratic administrations, disclosed stock investments in companies while those same companies were lobbying their agencies for favorable policies. That amounts to more than one in five senior federal employees across 50 federal agencies reviewed by the Journal.

☆ Ana de Armas’ fearless performance deserves a better movie than ‘Blonde’
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-28 | by ( Review Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

It’s not a fresh take or a wrong one, but the tone is so self-conscious and surreal as to blunt those insights. Dominik also distastefully deals with Monroe’s lost pregnancies by peeking at the fetus inside her, which becomes symbolic of just how overdone much of the movie is. Still, “Blonde” is almost wholly de Armas’ show, and to the extent it’s worth sitting through at all give her every ounce of credit. Indeed, once you get past admiring de Armas’ immersion into the role, that’s the only itch that “Blonde” seems to know how to scratch. “Blonde” premieres September 16 in select US theaters and September 28 on Netflix.

☆ Snap is so worried about falling Snapchat Stories engagement that it launched a secret internal project to fix the problem
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Kali Hays | Rob Price | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Broader trends, along with the rise of TikTok, are said to have dragged down usage of Snap. With the rise of TikTok, Snap has seen overall engagement and posting of Stories dragged down, the people said. As of the second quarter, daily active users of Snapchat had grown 18% to 347 million. The company "massively over hired" during the pandemic as usage of Snapchat hit new highs. Usage growth rates have slowed as the pandemic wanes and people spend less time at home.

Five people who federal investigators say are associated with the far-right group America First have been arrested in connection with last year's attack on the U.S. Capitol. In addition to numerous criminal charges, they are accused of entering House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s conference room, according to a court filing. Brody is accused of helping another rioter use a metal barricade against a Capitol Police officer, who was knocked back as he tried to secure the door. According to the filing, the group also watched the destruction of media equipment, which had been surrounded by metal barricades, with Brody and Chase taking part in the destruction. More than 850 people have been arrested in connection with the Capitol attack, and more than 350 have been convicted.

The Ethereum blockchain's mega-upgrade finally went live on Sept. 15, moving it to a less energy-intensive "proof of stake" (PoS) system with hardly a hiccup. Some crypto investors are now turning their attention to the next event that could shake up prices. It would allow validators, who have deposited ether tokens on the blockchain in exchange for a yield, to withdraw their staked coins, to hold or sell. Longer-term, though, the switch to PoS is expected to decrease the rate at which ether tokens are issued - potentially by up to 90% - which should drive up prices. Additionally, annual yields of 4.1% for staking ether tokens to validate transactions could prove tempting for investors.

☆ 'Blonde' review: Ana de Armas stars as Marilyn Monroe in a pretentious, overlong, NC-17 Netflix movie
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-15 | by ( Review Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Netflix will surely get its money’s worth attention-wise thanks in part to its restrictive NC-17 rating, but the film’s merits burn out long before its credits ever roll. It’s not a fresh take or a wrong one, but the tone is so self-conscious and surreal as to blunt those insights. Norma Jeane is eventually transformed into Marilyn Monroe, but even then she consistently speaks of her star persona in the third person, as if the image stands apart and utterly separate from the human being behind it. Still, “Blonde” is almost wholly de Armas’ show, and to the extent it’s worth sitting through at all give her every ounce of credit. Indeed, once you get past admiring de Armas’ immersion into the role, that’s the only itch that “Blonde” seems to know how to scratch.

☆ How to adapt Jane Austen -- and why it's so hard to get right
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-07 | by ( Scottie Andrew | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Over the years, Austen adaptations have made millions, been nominated for more than a dozen Oscars and several Emmys, and convinced viewers the world over that Mr. Darcy is the gold standard of suitors. Pride vs. Miss Prejudice," two of several Austen adaptations starring Asian protagonists. "Austen is a way for today's readers to both romanticize about soul mates and also sustain their self-respect," said Brodey, who's published several papers on Austen. What the best Austen adaptations get rightA strong Austen adaptation doesn't need to parrot the original text or even take place in late 18th-century England. The Austenites CNN interviewed agreed -- for an Austen adaptation to succeed, it needs to maintain the spirit of her work, especially her incisive depth and incomparable wit.

☆ Violatori devin, de multe ori, anume „băieții de treabă”. Recenzie la filmul „Promising Young Woman”
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-08 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +27 min

Promising Young Woman a fost nominalizat la cinci categorii ale premiului Oscar. Cu brațele întinse de-a lungul canapelei, Cassie, într-o ținută office, abia se ține trează. Deja un Seth mai matur o abordează pe Cassie și îi propune să o conducă până acasă. Simpatic, un pic stângaci, exact atât cât trebuie ca să te facă să zâmbești, cu un simț al umorul bun, autoironic și… atât de înalt. În martie 2016, Brock Turner a fost condamnat pentru agresarea sexuală a unei femei inconștiente la o petrecere a fraternității.

Persons: Emerald, Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnhum, Alison Brie, Promising Young, , Cassandra, Cassie, Cassie ., Adam Brody ., Seth, O.C, Jerry, William Foster Wallace, Nina, Nina . Ea, Lilith, Ryan ., Alan Monroe, Ryan, Paris Hilton, Bo, Carry, Își, Ryan observi, Ninei, Kill Bill, Alex Monroe, Alex, Brock Turner, Procurorii, Turner, Emily Doe, Chanel Miller, Chanel, decana, Margaret Atwood, Breonna Taylor, Ingrid Escamilla, Marisela, It’s, Lady Gaga, !, Dumitru Petru, Britney Spears, Anthony Willis ., Britney, Ea, Lo, . Lila, C.C . Bloom, Hillary Whitney, Holly, Marin, Thelma, Louise, Kathy, Vera, Beth, Kate, Tully Organizations: Sundance, Promising, Promising Young Woman, universității Stanford, Stanford, Harvard, ., TV8, Facebook Locations: Woman, Paris, Hades, Cassie, Ivy League, SUA, Chanel, Harvard, Beaches, Firefly Lane, dolce

☆ (video) Un film nou în fiecare săptămână. Netflix anunță cele 70 de lungmetraje care vor fi lansate în 2021
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-14 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +2 min

(video) Un film nou în fiecare săptămână. Platforma depăşeşte în prezent, de departe, din punct de vedere al volumului, toate studiourile de la Hollywood. Platforma nu a comunicat datele de lansare decât în cazul a zece filme, toate programate între începutul lunii ianuarie şi jumătatea lunii martie. Împreună cu lista de filme, Netflix a prezentat şi un scurt videoclip care pune accent pe vedete, unde capete de afiş sunt Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman 1984), Dwayne „The Rock” Johnson (Fast & Furious sau „Jumanji”) şi Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool). Pe lângă aceste trei vedete, platforma oferă anul acesta producţii cu Regina King, Adrien Brody, Meryl Streep, Sandra Bullock, Octavia Spencer, Jeremy Irons, dar şi cu Leonardo DiCaprio sau Jennifer Lawrence, cu toţii premiaţi cu Oscar.

Persons: HBO Max, Netflix, Dwayne, Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, Regina King, Adrien Brody, Meryl Streep, Sandra Bullock, Octavia Spencer, Jeremy Irons, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Jane, Halle Berry, Lin, Manuel Miranda, Adam McKay, Jay, Dwayne Johnson, Gal Organizations: Hollywood, Warner Bros, HBO, SF Locations: &, Halle, americană

☆ Regal de muzică bună la Jazz in The Park, unul dintre cele mai aşteptate festivaluri din România
▼ + stars: | 2020-09-20 | by ( ) tvrmoldova.md time to read: +1 min

Jazz in The Park, unul dintre cele mai aşteptate festivaluri din România, a început, la Cluj, într-un cadru select. Regal de muzică bună sâmbătă seară pe cele 3 scene amplasate în Parcul Etnografic Romulus Vuia din Cluj. Într-un decor autentic românesc străjuit de curţile caselor tradiţionale, artişti reputaţi ai jazz-ului au oferit publicului un spectacol de calitate. Damian Drăghici a fost prezent la Jazz în The Park cu un proiect îndrăzneţ, care abordează folclorul românesc dintr-o perspectivă nouă. În cele 3 zile de festival, la Jazz în The Park au concertat printre cei mai valoroşi artişti români de jazz: Teodora Brody Enache, Damian Drăghici Etnic Jazz Band şi JazzyBIT.

Persons: Romulus Vuia, Damian Drăghici, Teodora Brody Enache Organizations: Park, Jazz, Damian Drăghici Etnic Jazz Band Locations: România, Cluj, Park

☆ 3 questions you have to answer if you want to sell your house, from the Hollywood designer who counts Leo DiCaprio as a client
▼ + stars: | 2020-07-09 | by ( Natasha Solo-Lyons | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

With over 25 years of experience and projects for Hollywood A-listers like Leonardo DiCaprio and John Mayer under her belt, Joy Moyler is an expert when it comes to interior design. Interior design can go a long way to increasing the value of a home. Simple updates, DIY projects, and paint jobs can be game-changers for any space, but certain projects can mean more meaningful returns when it comes time to sell. Joy Moyler, an A-lister in interior design with over 25 years of experience, has developed projects for clients like John Mayer, Adrien Brody, and Leonardo DiCaprio. That said, Moyler is no stranger to maximizing the value of a home, and she said you have to answer three design questions if you want to sell yours.

Persons: Leonardo DiCaprio, John Mayer, Moyler, Joy Moyler, lister, Adrien Brody Organizations: Hollywood, Business

Mai mulți actori și echipe de producție străine au venit în România pentru diverse filme, unele mai populare ca altele. Cel mai probabil, despre multe nici nu știai că au fost filmate în orașe sau zone din România. Valentina a fost rapită, așa că Frank trebuie să o ducă de la Stuttgart la Budapesta, până ajunge la Odesa la Marea Neagră. Funny MoneyActori: Chevy Chase, Armand AssanteLocație: BucureștiDescriere: Henry Perkins (Chevy Chase) este un comisionar linistit si manierat ce duce o viață destul de banală. Nici Henry nu se lasa mai prejos: el vede deja biletul lor pentru o viață mai bună.

Persons: Jason Statham, Adrien Brody, Mark, Nicolas Cage, Nicole Kidman, Jude Law, Renee, . Modigliani, Andy Garcia, Eva, Amedeo Modigliani, Brâncuși, Jeanne, Elsa Zylberstein, Jennifer Tilly, Glen, Tiffany, Donald Sutherland, Bell, ., Kiefer Sutherland, Ben Carson, Bloom, Penelope, Jason, Frank Martin, Valentina, Leonid Vasilev, Frank, Valentina ., Aleksei Guskov, Melanie Laurent, Andrei Filipov, Sașa Grossman ., Josh Hartnett, Woody Harrelson, Demi Moore, Rachel Weisz, Monica, Larysa, Kathryn Bolkovac, 11, Nicholas Cage, Taylor, Johnny, Dolph Lundgren, Ray Carver, 13, Charlie, Evan Rachel Wood, Gabi Ibănescu, Nigel, Glenn Close, Willem Dafoe, Christopher Lambert, Jonah Hill, Bradley Cooper, Todd Phillips, Miler Teller, Sam, Sylvester Stallone, Antonio Banderas, Harrison, Barney, Chevy Chase, Armand Assante, Henry Perkins, Chevy, Carol, Penelope Ann Miller, Henry, Sherlock, James D’Arcy, Vincent D’Onofrio, Sherlock Holmes, Holmes, James Organizations: Orchestra Bolșoi, Națiunilor Unite, Rom, Rapid, Civil american, Harrison Ford Locations: România, București, Castelul Peleș, Sinaia, Râșnov, Reci, America, italian, Hollywood, Tennessee, Constanța, Europei de Est, Ucraina, Stuttgart, Budapesta, Odesa, Rusia, Occident, Nebraska, Bosnia, Rovinari, Hunedoara, Sibiu, Elba, Cuba, Brașov, Praga, Rupea, Irak, Miami, americană

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