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☆ Idris Elba says he’s a ‘workaholic’ and is in therapy to tackle ‘unhealthy habits’
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —British actor Idris Elba has said that he’s an “absolute workaholic” and is in therapy to tackle “unhealthy habits.”Speaking to the “Changes with Annie Macmanus” podcast in an episode released Monday, Elba said he’s been in therapy for about a year. “In my therapy I’ve been thinking a lot about changing,” he said. It’s just that I have some unhealthy habits that have just really formed.”“I work in an industry that I am rewarded for those unhealthy habits,” Elba added: “I’m a workaholic. I’m an absolute workaholic. On the same podcast, Elba spoke about how becoming a father to his three children “grounded [him] massively” and the self-reflection that it has prompted.

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NEW YORK (AP) — A documentary chronicling Beyoncé's just-concluded 39-city Renaissance World Tour will premiere in North American theaters Dec. 1, AMC Theaters announced Monday. Like “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” which debuts Oct. 13, “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” is being released directly by AMC, the movie theater chain, without studio involvement. Beyoncé's previous films include the acclaimed 2019 Netflix film “Homecoming," which captured her Coachella performance in 2018. In the deals with AMC, Beyoncé and Swift are both reported to be receiving at least 50% of ticket sales. The film charts Beyoncé's tour on behalf of her 2022 Grammy-winning album “Renaissance.” It mixes concert footage and elements of a visual album while trailing the tour from its launch in Stockholm, Sweden, in May to the finale Sunday night in Kansas City, Missouri.

Persons: Beyoncé's, that's, “ Taylor Swift, ”, Swift, Beyonce Organizations: AMC Theaters, AMC, Netflix, Billboard Locations: Stockholm, Sweden, Kansas City , Missouri

LOS ANGELES (AP) — He emerged in front of piercing, sunset-colored LED screens that flashed like strobe lights, percussion pulsing from the stage to the audience floor. For an artist well known for over a decade, Jai Paul made this tour opener feel like the first time. Before Jai Paul hit the stage at Los Angeles' Mayan Theater on Tuesday night, he'd only performed a handful of times, and never before this year. A decade later, he made his live debut at Coachella 2023, then performed two nights in London and New York. On Tuesday night in Los Angeles, he kicked off a new tour leg.

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☆ Clarence Thomas spent time at the Koch Brothers' version of Coachella. Something tells us they weren't making each other flower crowns.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-24 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A new ProPublica report uncovered another undisclosed trip made by SCOTUS Justice Clarence Thomas. Either way, in 2018, the controversial judge flew into California's Coachella Valley for one of the snazziest events of the year. Of course, the event Thomas went to had nothing to do with the beloved music festival. Per the publication, a network of nonprofits handled by Charles Koch, an influential conservative, hosts its largest fundraiser in the Coachella Valley every winter. In 2010, reporters uncovered Thomas ' attendance at 2008's GOP-chella.

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☆ Shares of YG tumble over 13% after report three Blackpink members will not renew contracts
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 22: (L-R) Rosé, Jennie, Jisoo, and Lisa of BLACKPINK perform at the Coachella Stage during the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 22, 2023 in Indio, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Coachella)Shares of K-pop agency YG Entertainment tumbled 13.28% on Thursday after South Korean media reported that three of the four members of girl group Blackpink will not sign new contracts with the label. South Korean outlet Sports Seoul reported, citing "multiple music industry officials," that members Jisoo, Jennie and Lisa will sign contracts with other labels, while Rosé will renew her contract with YG. Reuters reported that YG said contract talks are ongoing and nothing has been decided. This comes after Thailand-born Lisa allegedly rejected two contract renewal offers from YG last week, with the size of the contract reportedly worth 50 billion South Korean won ($37.6 million).

Persons: Rosé, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa of BLACKPINK, Emma McIntyre, Lisa Organizations: Coachella, Valley Music, Arts Festival, YG Entertainment, South, Sports Seoul, YG, Reuters, South Korean Locations: INDIO , CALIFORNIA, Indio , California, Blackpink, Thailand

☆ I make the impossible possible for some of America's richest people with an ultra-exclusive concierge app
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-17 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

He runs the exclusive community and concierge service app Myria. Get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in business, from Wall Street to Silicon Valley — delivered daily. I created Myria, a community and concierge for ultra-high-net-worth individuals in 2021. There's a community for members to connect with one another through our app, and there's an access side where they can get off-market luxury experiences. Myria started with the network I've developed over 17 yearsBefore launching Myria, I set up and ran an offline concierge service called The Blue.

Persons: Rey, I've, Myria, Pitbull, Justin Timberlake, Paul Tudor Jones Organizations: Fortune, Service, Rey Flemings, Apple, FedEx Locations: Las Vegas, Wall, Silicon, Coachella, Palm Springs, Memphis , Tennessee

☆ Shares of K-pop agency plunge 9% after Blackpink member reportedly rejects contract renewal offer
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

(L-R) Rosé, Jisoo, Lisa, and Jennie of BLACKPINK perform at the Coachella Stage during the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 22, 2023 in Indio, California. Shares of K-pop agency YG Entertainment tumbled almost 9% on Friday after South Korean media reported that Blackpink member Lisa has rejected a contract renewal offer from the agency. According to South Korean news outlet Star News, the Thailand-born member has rejected two offers from YG, with the size of the contract reportedly worth 50 billion South Korean won ($37.6 million). This follows reports earlier in July that Lisa has "not been able to find an agreement" regarding a contract extension with the agency. At the time, South Korean media outlet Newsen reported that YG responded to queries by saying that contract renewal discussions were underway, but outlet Munhwa Ilbo reported that "it is known that the difference between the two sides is quite large."

Persons: Lisa, Jennie, BLACKPINK, YG Organizations: Coachella, Valley Music, Arts Festival, YG Entertainment, South, Star, YG, South Korean, Munhwa Ilbo Locations: Indio , California, South Korean, Thailand, Korean

☆ I spent $2,580 to see Beyoncé, and it completely changed my outlook on life—a clinical psychologist explains why
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Never had a concert inspired me so much that I wanted to change my entire approach to life. Earlier this month, I spent a combined $2,580 on tickets, travel and hotel to see her perform in Las Vegas on my 24th birthday. I sang "Halo" in front of my 3rd grade classmates, and learned Beyoncé's entire Coachella set in my college dorm room. But seeing her perform at the Allegiant Stadium alongside her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, shifted my entire outlook on life, work and happiness. "Beyoncé's show left me feeling so inspired and motivated to do more with my passions," one person wrote.

Persons: Beyoncé, Blue Ivy Carter Organizations: Sears Locations: Las Vegas

But as it turns out, I was just not using my imagination, because this year’s Burning Man was an absolute nightmare. casey newtonA bit more of a Drowning Man than a Burning Man, I have to say. kevin rooseYeah, so as someone who’s been to Burning Man, I was fascinated by just the logistics of it all, because it is already a mess to get in and out of Burning Man. kevin rooseSo you are, in addition to a Burning Man escapee this year, you’ve been actually going to Burning Man for a long time. When I say I don’t know what happened, I don’t know what happened to prompt the things that were being directed at us.

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☆ Right-wing activist James O'Keefe spent donor money on DJ equipment and hoped to play Coachella, former staffers say
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Charles R. Davis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe used donor money on DJ equipment, two former staffers said. He spent $2,500 on the items and hoped to play Coachella, the staffers told the Washington Post. The spending was detailed in a Project Veritas audit done after O'Keefe was ousted from the group. The Project Veritas audit the newspaper obtained purports that the group's former leader spent $208,000 in three years on "black-car travel". Project Veritas, which did not publish the diary, has denied any wrongdoing.

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☆ Ultrarich Burning Man attendees are getting slammed by climate activists for private jets and their outlandish use of plastic
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Burning Man began on Sunday — and some of the attendees were met with protests. Climate and anti-capitalist activists created blockades to hold up traffic at the festivalThe use of private jets by rich attendees and single-use plastics motivated the protests. AdvertisementAdvertisement"The blockade is also in protest against the popularization of Burning Man among affluent people who do not live the stated values of Burning Man, resulting in the commodification of the event," Seven Circles said. Burning Man Project, the group behind the festival, promotes leaving no trace on the environment, gifting and collaborating instead of buying, and decommodification in its 10 principles. The Burning Man Project did not immediately respond back to a request for comment from Insider.

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This is Blackswan, a K-pop group whose members hail from around the world. Gabi agreed, chiming in: “Everything that a K-pop group has, we have.”Trained the Korean wayThe four members may not be Korean, but their journey to Blackswan followed a well-worn, uniquely Korean path that involved auditioning to become trainees in a hyper-competitive program. Emma McIntyre/Getty ImagesBy contrast, some of the newer Blackswan members have been training for a year or less. “When I was 15, my friend showed me a K-pop music video … and since then, I kind of got stuck on the K-pop genre,” Fatou said. But the Blackswan members say most of the criticisms come from international observers, while Korean fans and artists have been largely supportive.

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☆ $875,000 Homes in California
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( Angela Serratore | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Lake Arrowhead | $875,000A renovated 1968 house with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, on a 0.2-acre lotThis house has views of the lake from several of its main spaces. It is close to a popular hiking trail and to Lake Arrowhead Country Club, which has an 18-hole golf course. A small grocery store, a sports bar and a public library are within a five-minute drive; more shopping and dining options are along the lakefront, about 10 minutes away. The updated kitchen, next to the dining area, has sage-green cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a rough stone backsplash and a pantry. A powder room with a sliding farmhouse-style door is off the kitchen.

Organizations: Lake Arrowhead Country Club, Downtown Locations: Bernardino, Riverside, Downtown Los Angeles, Springs, Coachella

☆ California braces for more flooding after Hilary drenches Los Angeles with record rain
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Gina Ferazzi | Los Angeles Times | Getty ImagesCalifornia was bracing for more flash flooding on Monday as the first tropical storm to hit the state since the 1930s dumped record rainfall in the Los Angeles area over the weekend. No fatalities have been reported from the storm or the earthquake, according Los Angeles County officials. The quake has not caused any significant damage in Los Angeles, according to officials. Los Angeles Unified, the second largest school district in the U.S., cancelled all classes Monday. Palms are hit by strong wind and rain from Tropical Storm Hilary in the deserts of Southern California on August 20, 2023 in Palm Desert, California.

Persons: Hilary, Gina Ferazzi, David Mcnew Organizations: Los Angeles Times, Getty, National Weather Service, Weather, NBC, Sun Valley . Los Angeles Unified Locations: Coachella , California, California, Los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico, Southern California, Ventura County, fromTropical, Indio , California, Southern Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, San Bernardino County, NBC Los Angeles, Sun Valley . Los Angeles, U.S, Palm Desert , California

☆ How a TikToker with 861,000 followers who got paid to promote TV and movies is pivoting to earn money as the Hollywood strikes continue
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( Shriya Bhattacharya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

As actors and writers continue to strike, some influencers are standing in solidarity. Creators who were paid to attend TV and movie premieres are trying to make money in other ways. He also said he wouldn't attend any other premieres or post TV or movie-related content until the strike was resolved. "It was at that point I decided it might just be better to completely shift away from that kind of content," Arujo said. Snap stories, TikTok challenges, and music festivals have been his new go-tosThe 19-year-old has shifted his content focus from TV and film to music amid the strikes.

Persons: Joseph Arujo, didn't, Arujo, he's, DMing, Omar Apollo, I've, it's, He's, Hollywood, I'm Organizations: Hollywood, SAG, Writers Guild of America, influencers, Disney, Netflix, Recording Academy, Creative Locations: Los Angeles

As Hurricane Hilary heads north, Southern California and Mexico are bracing for a rare and powerful storm that could produce dangerous flash flooding and sustained winds that have not been seen for decades. The Category 4 hurricane is so unusual that it has prompted the National Hurricane Center to issue a tropical storm watch for California for the first time in its history. In California, the desert and mountain communities are of particular concern. The National Weather Service warned of five to eight inches of rain for the Coachella Valley, about 120 miles east of Los Angeles. The tropical storm could force numerous evacuations and rescues, as well as deadly runoff that may “rage down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides,” the agency said.

Persons: Hilary Organizations: National Hurricane Center, National Weather Service Locations: Southern California, Mexico, California, Baja California, San Diego, Los Angeles, Coachella

☆ Tropical Storms Are Rare in California. The Last, in 1939, Killed Nearly 100.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( Livia Albeck-Ripka | More About Livia Albeck-Ripka | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

More than a dozen boats were declared missing, and the wreckage of an 80-foot yacht washed up near Huntington Beach, a usually picturesque surf spot. Twenty-three people drowned when a sport fishing boat capsized just 500 feet from a pier at Point Mugu, near Oxnard. The overall damage was estimated to be around $2 million, the equivalent of around $44 million in today’s dollars. Besides the 1939 storm, the only other tropical storm to make landfall in the state was on Oct. 2, 1858, when a hurricane shook San Diego, damaging homes, uprooting trees and causing inland flooding. Christopher Landsea, a forecaster with the National Hurricane Center and an author of the paper, noted that there were no reported injuries or fatalities.

Persons: Christopher Landsea Organizations: The Times, Man, Southwestern, Administration, National Hurricane Center Locations: Huntington Beach, Mugu, Oxnard, Los Angeles, Warsaw, Poland, Southwestern United States, California, San Diego, Daily Alta California

☆ An influencer who got paid to promote TV and movies is pivoting to music content and more UGC on TikTok and Snapchat to earn money as the Hollywood strikes continue
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( Shriya Bhattacharya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Creators who were paid to attend TV and movie premieres are trying to make money in other ways. One influencer is now posting sponsored content for music artists and festivals instead. He also said he wouldn't attend any other premieres or post TV or movie-related content until the strike was resolved. "It was at that point I decided it might just be better to completely shift away from that kind of content," Arujo said. Snap stories, TikTok challenges, and music festivals have been his new go-tosThe 19-year-old has shifted his content focus from TV and film to music amid the strikes.

☆ Meet the world's secretive billionaires who give stealth wealth a whole new meaning, from Ike Perlmutter to Philip Anschutz
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

He's been called "America's most reclusive billionaire." Meet Philip Anschutz, who has been dubbed "America's most reclusive billionaire." The 83-year-old owns Anschutz Entertainment Group, or AEG, which is the parent company of Coachella. "Anschutz is sort of like the Wizard of Oz," Los Angeles economist Jack Kyser told the Los Angeles Times in 2006. Nobody sees him, yet he has a huge impact on Los Angeles."

Persons: Philip Anschutz Philip Anschutz, He's, Reed, You've, Philip Anschutz, Anschutz, William Herbert Hunt, Oz, Jack Kyser Organizations: Reed Saxon, Forbes, Anschutz Entertainment Group, AEG, Coachella . AEG, Wyoming -, Mobil, Rio Grande Railroad, Southern Pacific Railroad, Anschutz, Bloomberg, Los Angeles Times Locations: Coachella, Wyoming, Wyoming - Utah, Rio Grande, Angeles, Los Angeles

☆ TikToker says she spotted the prime minister of the UK at her 7 a.m. Taylor Swift-themed SoulCycle class in Santa Monica
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-05 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A TikToker said she saw Rishi Sunak at a Taylor Swift-themed SoulCycle class in LA. The UK PM has previously confessed to being a Swiftie and is on vacation in Santa Monica. UK officials wouldn't be drawn on Sunak's exercise routine, but Sunak was on vacation in Santa Monica at the time described in the post. The TikToker — Hannah Harmelin — said she realized somebody important was in the class because of heavy security there. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Anoushka Sunak, Akshata Murty and Krishna Sunak at Santa Monica Pier on August 03, 2023 in Santa Monica, California.

Persons: Rishi Sunak, Taylor Swift, Santa Monica –, wouldn't, Sunak, Hannah Harmelin —, Swift, Spears, Anoushka, Akshata Murty, Krishna Sunak, Emma McIntyre, Akshata Murthy, Oppenheimer Organizations: PM, Downing, Service, LBC, Santa Monica Pier, Stanford, Infosys Locations: LA, Santa Monica, Wall, Silicon, California, Santa Monica , California, Coachella

CNN —Blackpink singer Jisoo is dating actor Ahn Bo-hyun, the stars’ talent agencies said, in a rare departure from the secrecy that typically surrounds celebrity relationships in South Korea. Ahn’s agency FN Entertainment confirmed the relationship to CNN on Thursday after local media reports that the pair had been spotted together in Seoul whipped up excitement among fans. South Korean news agency Yonhap carried a similar statement citing Blackpink’s record label, YG Entertainment. Blackpink – which consists of Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé – debuted in 2016 and enjoyed a quick ascent to global stardom. In 2019, they became the first Asian act to headline California-based festival Coachella and last year were named Time magazine’s Entertainer of the Year – becoming only the second K-pop group to receive the title.

Persons: CNN —, Jisoo, Ahn Bo, “, Yonhap, Ahn, Blackpink, Jennie, Lisa, Rosé – Organizations: CNN, FN Entertainment, YG Entertainment, Sun Locations: South Korea, Seoul, Korean, California

☆ Starbucks teams up with Blackpink, betting on the power of K-pop
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-19 | by ( Michelle Toh | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Hong Kong CNN —Starbucks is teaming up with Blackpink, one of the world’s hottest musical acts. The centerpiece of the lineup is the Blackpink Strawberry Choco Cream Frappuccino, a drink that is an aptly hued blend of black and pink. Like other major global brands, Starbucks is leaning into the frenzy around K-pop, hoping that it will translate to a boost in sales. The company has partnered with Blackpink before, launching a collection of merchandise in Thailand two years ago. In 2022, the group was named Time magazine’s Entertainer of the Year, becoming just the second K-pop group to receive the title.

Persons: ”, Blackpink, Emma McIntyre, Kan, they’ve, —, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, Rosé —, Dior, Bang, Hyuk, “ Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, Starbucks, Coachella, Blackpink, South, Netflix, BTS, Disney, CNN, HYBE Locations: Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Korea, Philippines, Indio , California, Asia, Thailand, South Korean

☆ Inside YouTube's social-shopping efforts, which are focused on affiliate links and shoppable short video
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

At VidCon, the annual conference for creators, industry professionals, and fans, YouTube Shopping made a splash. Michael Martin, YouTube Shopping general manager, and Bridget Dolan, managing director of YouTube Shopping partnerships, each spoke about the platform's new affiliate program. In 2021, YouTube began quietly testing shopping tools like product pins with a small group of creators. The feature looks similar to the in-app shopping tools on TikTok, with a "view products" button on the lower half of the video. Instagram, on the other hand, ended its native affiliate program in July 2022, and cut back on some features, like live shopping.

Persons: Michael Martin, Bridget Dolan, David Katz, who've, TikTok, Amanda Perelli YouTube's, Martin, it's, Jay Kent, Hume, Kent Organizations: YouTube, YouTube's, Coachella, Amazon Associates Locations: VidCon

☆ K-pop stock falls 7% amid questions over Blackpink member's contract renewal
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

(Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Coachella)Shares of K-pop management agency YG Entertainment dropped almost 7% after reports emerged that the contract renewal for a member of girl group Blackpink is in doubt. YG shares traded at 73,900 Korean won at 2.41pm KST. At this level, the stock is at its lowest since May 11, when it closed at 66,700 Korean won apiece. According to an exclusive report by South Korean media outlet Munhwa Ilbo, Thailand-born member Lisa has "not been able to find an agreement" regarding a contract extension with YG Entertainment. Blackpink — made up of members Jisoo, Jennie and Rosé, in addition to Lisa — has been one of YG Entertainment's most successful K-pop groups.

Persons: Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, Emma McIntyre, —, Rosé, Lisa — Organizations: Coachella, Valley Music, Arts Festival, YG Entertainment, YG, 2.41pm, Korean, South, Munhwa, Munhwa Ilbo Locations: INDIO , CALIFORNIA, Indio , California, South Korean, Munhwa Ilbo, Thailand, Korean

☆ Taylor Swift changes controversial lyrics for ‘Better Than Revenge’
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

From Taylor Swift On her birthday in 2019, Swift shared this photo of herself as a child. From Taylor Swift A 13-year-old Swift sings the National Anthem before an NBA game in Philadelphia in 2002. Kevin Winter/ACMA/Getty Images Swift sings the National Anthem before Game 3 of the 2008 World Series in Philadelphia. John Mabangalo/Pool/Getty Images Swift performs during a sold-out show at New York's Madison Square Garden in 2009. Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images Swift performs on stage during an "Eras Tour" concert in Atlanta in April 2023.

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