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☆ The 177-year history behind Cartier, the iconic jewelry brand that's a favorite of the royals and worth $12 billion
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-22 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A Cartier watch can cost up to $300,000. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementSince Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847, it has become one of the best-known and well-regarded jewelry and watch brands in the world. According to Forbes, the brand was valued at $12.2 billion in 2020, up from $7.8 billion in 2017, under the stewardship of CEO Cyrille Vigneron. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ 17 celebrities you probably didn't know were Irish
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Nicole Kidman has Australian, Hawaiian, Scottish, and Irish influences in her life. Jordan Strauss/AP ImagesWhen you think of Kidman, the first thing you think of might be her Australian accent. Speaking to Independent.ie in 2014, Kidman said her father's ancestors traveled from Ireland to Australia as free settlers in 1839. We come from the line of the Callaghors and, obviously, how I look, you know, I have Irish skin," Kidman said. Kidman famously starred in "Far and Away" — with an Irish accent — alongside her then-husband Tom Cruise in 1991.

Persons: Nicole Kidman, Jordan Strauss, Kidman, Tom Cruise Locations: Ireland, Australia, Northern Ireland

☆ 10 celebrities who brought their children to the Oscars this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Best actor winner Cillian Murphy attended the Oscars with his wife and teenage sons. Cillian Murphy and his wife, Yvonne McGuinness, followed by their sons Malachy and Aran. Emma McIntyre/Staff/Getty ImagesThe notoriously private "Oppenheimer" actor brought his wife, Yvonne McGuinness, and their sons, Malachy, 17, and Aran, 16, to the awards. During his acceptance speech for best actor, Murphy made sure to thank his family. The Murphys certainly had a lot to celebrate, as "Oppenheimer" brought home seven awards, including best picture.

Persons: Cillian Murphy, Yvonne McGuinness, Malachy, Aran, Emma McIntyre, Oppenheimer, Murphy, Craig Bankey, Brendan Murphy, Mary Murphy, Murphys Organizations: Staff Locations: Aran

☆ Sheer dresses won the night at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party — here are the best see-through looks
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Multiple celebrities went for see-through looks at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWhile the Academy Awards are a formal affair, after-parties such as the annual Vanity Fair Oscar Party allow stars to experiment with bolder looks. This year, stars including Florence Pugh, Vanessa Hudgens, Paris Hilton, and Ice Spice chose sheer skirts, exposed underwear, and see-through tops. Here are some of the most jaw-dropping sheer looks from the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet.

Persons: Anitta, Florence Pugh's, —, Florence Pugh, Vanessa Hudgens, Paris Hilton Organizations: Party, Service, Spice

☆ 10 Oscars red-carpet looks that missed the mark — sorry
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Oscars are Hollywood's biggest night, so stars pull out all the stops. 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 . AdvertisementThe Oscars are Hollywood's biggest night, celebrating the movies of 2023, which took home a collective $9 billion at the US box office, according to Comscore. So, it's no surprise that each star hopes to look their best by turning out iconic looks.

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☆ Photos show the best celebrity interactions at the 2024 Oscars
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The 2024 Academy Awards were held on Sunday, March 10. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe 2024 Oscars, held on March 10, have concluded and we have a new round of winners, including Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone, Robert Downey Jr., and Da'Vine Joy Randolph. But there was plenty we didn't get to see on our TV screens, including joking costars, overwhelmed winners, and hugs galore. Here are some of the best celebrity interactions from inside the Academy Awards.

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☆ Every celebrity was having a blast during Ryan Gosling's performance of 'I'm Just Ken' at the 2024 Oscars
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Ryan Gosling gave a rousing performance of "I'm Just Ken" from "Barbie" at the Oscars. Gosling got Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, and Emma Stone to sing along. AdvertisementRyan Gosling definitely brought the Kenergy during a performance of "I'm Just Ken," a fan-favorite from the movie "Barbie," at the 2024 Oscars on Sunday. Ryan Gosling performs "I'm Just Ken" at the 2024 #Oscars pic.twitter.com/sjEtymPMIa — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 11, 2024A-listers in the audience were also very into Gosling's performance, judging by their dance moves. The crowd went wild during "I'm Just Ken" at the 2024 Oscars.

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☆ Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo channeled their 'Wicked' characters on the Oscars red carpet
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are costarring in the film adaptation of "Wicked" this year. Erivo wore a green dress referencing Elphaba, while Grande wore a pink gown for Glinda. AdvertisementCynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande walked the 2024 Oscars red carpet on Sunday in gowns that paid homage to their starring roles in the upcoming movie "Wicked." When Grande walked the red carpet a few moments later, she did it in a bubblegum-pink Giambattista Valli gown with an oversize, poofy cape. Erivo and Grande are set to present an award during the ceremony, taking their friendship on-screen for the first time.

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Susan Downey and Robert Downey Jr. both wore black, but their outfits were anything but subdued. Susan Downey and Robert Downey Jr. attend the 96th Annual Academy Awards. Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesDowney Jr. took a bolder approach to men's red-carpet fashion with a Western-style suit. His jacket had sharp shoulders and a silver brooch, while his pants were tailored perfectly. His wife, producer Susan Downey, matched him in a strapless gown with a plunging U neckline, a floor-length skirt, and a scarf around her neck.

Persons: Susan Downey, Robert Downey Jr, Mike Coppola, Downey Organizations: Getty

The 96th annual Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday. Celebrities walked the red carpet dressed to the nines. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementOn Sunday, Hollywood's biggest stars celebrated the 96th annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Celebrities walked the red carpet in eye-catching ensembles.

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☆ I shopped like Gen Z and saved $456 on dupes I found at Five Below
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The discount store Five Below is known for its "dupes" or duplicates of high-end products. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Its cheap products align with the dupe culture that's popular among Gen Z. Dupes — short for the word "duplicates" — look like high-end products but have much lower price tags. As Business Insider's Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins put it, Gen Z "prefers knockoffs more than other generations" and is obsessed with getting things at a bargain. I'm technically a Zillennial — falling between millennials and Gen Z — so I took inspiration from younger shoppers on a recent visit to Five Below.

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☆ I'm a New Yorker who visited Erewhon, a high-end grocery store in Los Angeles, for the first time. It would be perfect in the Hamptons.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. According to Erewhon's website, the store's founders Michio and Aveline Kushi opened the first location in Los Angeles in 1968 after they moved from Boston. They were inspired by the macrobiotic diet, which, as Business Insider has described, "emphasizes whole grains, soy, and vegetables." AdvertisementUntil 2014, there was just one Erewhon location near The Grove, an outdoor mall. That year, a second location opened in Calabasas.

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☆ 27 foreign-language shows you should be watching on Netflix
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

South Korean series "Squid Game" became Netflix's biggest hit of all time when it debuted in 2021. "Squid Game." Youngkyu ParkWithout giving away too much, "Squid Game" is about a group of individuals who all have one thing in common: They're each in massive amounts of debt. According to the streamer, "Squid Game" is its most popular show ever, with 142 million households tuning in in the first four weeks. It's also spawned a reality show inspired by the game, and season two is set for 2024.

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☆ I'm a New York City local who took a staycation in Times Square. Here are 4 big mistakes I saw tourists make.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

This winter, I spent two days in one of New York City's biggest tourist spots: Times Square. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . But I try to avoid Times Square — one of New York City's biggest tourist destinations — as much as I can. But this winter, I took a staycation there when I spent a night at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville. I walked through Times Square, visited the M&M's store, the Disney store, and the Krispy Kreme flagship, and I ate a meal at the Hard Rock Cafe.

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☆ 11 outlandish ways characters were written off TV shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Characters get written off TV shows for various reasons. 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 . These character disappearances could all be considered a "jumping the shark" moment for their shows. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ 10 Netflix shows that went on for too long — sorry
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

While Claire Underwood deserved her chance at the top, "House of Cards" should have ended much earlier. "House of Cards." Netflix"House of Cards," based on a British TV show of the same name, rightfully earned its critical and fan acclaim for the first two or three seasons. In 2022, he was ordered to pay the show's production company $31 million for his alleged behavior — the company argued his exit had cost them a large sum in lost profits. But even before the accusations and before Underwood was rightfully killed off, the show was wearing thin.

Persons: Claire Underwood, Kevin Spacey, Frank Underwood, Spacey, Underwood, Claire, Robin Wright Organizations: Netflix, Variety

☆ Al Capone's Miami property is on the market for $23.9 million — but the house itself is gone
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A 30,000-square-foot lot is for sale on Miami's exclusive Palm Island for $23.9 million. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . And now the land where his final home stood on Miami's exclusive Palm Island is for sale for a cool $23.9 million. Become Legendary/Dina GoldentayerThe property, which is listed by Douglas Elliman agent Dina Goldentayer, has 100 feet of water frontage and a view of downtown Miami. According to the listing, a house up to 15,000 square feet can be built on the property.

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☆ All 81 movies based on Marvel comics, ranked according to critics
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The worst-reviewed film ever based on a Marvel comic is the 2015 reboot of "Fantastic Four," which has a measly 9% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Rotten Tomatoes score: 9%"Fantastic Four" is the second on-screen iteration of the famed Marvel family consisting of Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Miles Teller), his love interest Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Kate Mara), her brother Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Michael B. Jordan), and their friend Ben Grimm/The Thing (Jamie Bell). After they travel to a different dimension and acquire fantastic, if gruesome, powers, they face off against Doctor Doom, played by Toby Kebbell, a former friend turned homicidal maniac. "A poorly constructed, ineptly executed, flatfooted piece of Branded Product that plays as though it were written by a piece of software fed every superhero movie script to date and instructed to synthesize them," wrote Flavorwire's Jason Bailey.

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☆ I visited Primark, one of Europe's biggest retail chains, for the first time and I can see why it's taking over the US
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementOne of the biggest retail chains across Europe is Primark. The first US location opened in 2015 in Boston. Almost 10 years later, there are 16 stores, but Primark aims to open 60 by 2026, it announced in 2021. AdvertisementNew York's Roosevelt Field location opened in November 2022, and spans 44,290 square feet of retail space across two floors, Long Island Business News reported.

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☆ How Tiffany & Co. makes the Lombardi Trophy and other things you might not have known about the NFL's biggest prize
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | Meredith Cash | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

The trophy received its official name ahead of Super Bowl V in 1971. It was named for legendary coach Vince Lombardi, who led the Green Bay Packers to victory in the first two Super Bowls. He died in September 1970. Vince Lombardi. AP Photo/Charles KnoblockSource: NFL

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☆ 12 celebrities who are rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Taylor Swift has been on-hand to support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, at multiple Chiefs games. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift celebrate the Chiefs' AFC Championship win. Patrick Smith/Getty ImagesTo date, Swift has attended 12 Chiefs games since her relationship with Kelce became public in September 2023 — though they reportedly started dating in July. If she makes it to the Super Bowl on Sunday — which she can, as helpfully explained by an episode of "The West Wing" — it will be her 13th game (her lucky number, as any Swiftie could tell you). Even though Swift was born a Philadelphia Eagles fan, she has wholeheartedly embraced the Chiefs, even changing the lyrics to her song "Karma" to "Karma is the guy on the Chiefs, coming straight home to me."

Persons: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Patrick Smith, Swift, Kelce, helpfully Organizations: Chiefs, AFC Championship, Super, Philadelphia Eagles

☆ The best time-loop movies and shows to watch this Groundhog Day
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | Azmi Haroun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

In honor of the real Groundhog Day, you can choose to watch the original time-loop film, 1993's "Groundhog Day." Bill Murray in "Groundhog Day." "Groundhog Day" has prompted much discussion over the years, including how long Phil was stuck inside the time loop (guesses range from a few weeks to "a lifetime"), and if the movie is a religious allegory. We can't say for sure, but we can say that "Groundhog Day" is a stone-cold classic. "Groundhog Day" is streaming with AMC+.

Persons: Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Phil Connors, Rita Hanson, Phil Organizations: Columbia, AMC Locations: Punxsutawney , Pennsylvania

☆ I spent $148 on dinner for 3 at Margaritaville Times Square and thought the good vibes were worth the price tag
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I ate dinner at Margaritaville Times Square in December 2023. AdvertisementJimmy Buffett built a restaurant empire — and later a hospitality empire — based on the idea of a Caribbean paradise known as "Margaritaville." There are dozens of Margaritaville restaurant locations worldwide. In December, I visited the one closest to me, which is inside the Margaritaville Resort Times Square in New York City. Here's what it was like to eat at a Margaritaville restaurant.

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☆ 50 of the most iconic red-carpet looks in Grammys history
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Lady Gaga's neon-yellow hair and celestial dress at the 2010 Grammys will go down in awards show history. Lady Gaga at the 52nd Grammy Awards on January 31, 2010. "I am honored to be wearing Armani this evening. The series of pieces Mr. Armani created for me are truly iconic; they represent not only beautiful fashion, but my spirit and essence as an artist. She was wearing this creation when she won her first two Grammys that night.

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☆ 15 of the best modern Shakespeare adaptations to watch now
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

"Anyone but You" incorporates direct quotes from "Much Ado About Nothing." Brook Rushton/SonyIt wasn't marketed as such, but 2023's "Anyone but You" is a relatively straightforward adaptation of "Much Ado About Nothing," Shakespeare's comedy about scheming and falling in love. The main characters are named Ben (Glen Powell) and Bea (Sydney Sweeney) after Benedick and Beatrice from the play. That line is from the first scene of "Much Ado About Nothing" and spoken by Don Pedro. In the film, Don Pedro is turned into Pete, Ben's best friend.

Persons: Brook Rushton, Glen Powell, Bea, Sydney Sweeney, Beatrice, Ben, Don Pedro, Ben's Organizations: Sony

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