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☆ Tom Cruise pranked Glen Powell by pretending his helicopter was going to crash
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewGlen Powell said Tom Cruise pranked him by pretending that the helicopter he was flying was going to crash. Cruise famously has a pilot's license, and even flew some of the planes while filming "Top Gun: Maverick." Powell recalled flying back to London in a helicopter with Cruise after working on reshoots at Pinewood Studios. While some of the "Top Gun: Maverick" cast members already had well-established careers, Powell was waiting for his to really take off. Instead, Powell said Cruise pushed him to learn more about the industry and develop himself into a bonafide movie star.

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☆ 'Knives Out 3' is called 'Wake Up Dead Man.' Here's everything we know so far, including who's joining Daniel Craig.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Rian Johnson is taking Benoit Blanc back to America in "Wake Up Dead Man." Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc in "Knives Out." "Knives Out" is set in a quirky mansion in Massachusetts, while "Glass Onion" takes place on a Greek island owned by Edward Norton's egotistical billionaire, Miles Bron. Business Insider spoke to director Rian Johnson back in December 2022, and he revealed that "Wake Up Dead Man" will be set in the US. "I've got the premise, I've got the setting, I've got what the movie is in my head.

Persons: Rian Johnson, Benoit Blanc, Daniel Craig, Edward Norton's, Miles Bron, Johnson, he's, I've, It's Organizations: Netflix, Business, Writers Guild of America Locations: America, Massachusetts, Paris

☆ Glen Powell said he almost went broke waiting for 'Top Gun: Maverick' to debut because Tom Cruise didn't want it on a streamer. Then it made $1.5 billion.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewGlen Powell said his bank account was "depleting" while he waited for "Top Gun: Maverick" to arrive in theaters after Tom Cruise delayed the sequel during the pandemic. In an interview published in The Hollywood Reporter last week, Powell said he landed in financial difficulty after Cruise refused to release "Maverick" on a streaming service. AdvertisementCruise had faith in the film, which is why he wanted to ensure its theatrical release. According to Box Office Mojo, "Top Gun: Maverick" raked in $1.495 billion worldwide. Powell saw similar success with a theatrical versus streaming release with the recent R-rated rom-com, "Anyone But You," featuring Sydney Sweeney.

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☆ The dramatic 'Furiosa' ending, explained
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The ending features a dramatic showdown between Furiosa and Dementus in the middle of the WastelandChris Hemsworth in "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." Warner Bros.At the conclusion of the movie, Furiosa teams with Immortan Joe to successfully end Dementus's reign at the Gas Town outpost, which is known as "The 40-Day War." The fate of Dementus is a shocking oneDementus' ending is a dramatic one. Now, we see that under Furiosa's care, the pit created a massive peach tree with an elderly and emaciated Dementus as the root. AdvertisementThe final shot of the movie shows Furiosa hiding the wives in the War Rig, ending the movie the night before the events of "Fury Road" begin.

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☆ Rian Johnson confirmed 'Knives Out 3' is called 'Wake Up Dead Man' Here's everything we know so far.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Rian Johnson is taking Benoit Blanc back to America in "Wake Up Dead Man." "Knives Out" is set in a quirky mansion in Massachusetts, while "Glass Onion" takes place on a Greek island owned by Edward Norton's egotistical billionaire, Miles Bron. Business Insider spoke to director Rian Johnson back in December 2022, and he revealed that "Wake Up Dead Man" will be set in the US. I obviously couldn't work during the strike, and now that it's over, I'm diving in full force, and so it's coming along," said Johnson. "I've got the premise, I've got the setting, I've got what the movie is in my head.

☆ Here's why Mad Max is in 'Furiosa' — but Tom Hardy isn't
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewWarning, spoilers ahead for "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" stars Anya Taylor-Joy as a young Imperator Furiosa, the warrior who was originally played by Charlize Theron in 2015's "Mad Max: Fury Road" opposite Tom Hardy as Max Rockatansky. AdvertisementBecause "Furiosa" exists in the "Mad Max" franchise and takes place shortly before "Fury Road," some fans might wonder whether Hardy reprises his role as Max. Max is in "Furiosa," but Tom Hardy isn't. Tom Hardy as Max Rockatansky next to his car in "Mad Max: Fury Road."

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☆ Paul McCartney roasted Bruce Springsteen telling him Taylor Swift is more deserving of his lifetime achievement award
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Paul McCartney roasted Bruce Springsteen at the Ivor Novello Awards on Thursday. The Beatle joked that other singers were more deserving of his lifetime achievement award. McCartney joked Bob Dylan, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift would be more fitting recipients. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementSir Paul McCartney roasted Bruce Springsteen when he presented him with a lifetime achievement award at the Ivor Novello Awards on Thursday, and joked that stars including Taylor Swift were more deserving.

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☆ A timeline of Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Cassie's relationship
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Sean "Diddy" Combs and singer Cassie were together for over a decade. In November 2023, Cassie accused Diddy of rape and abuse in a lawsuit. In May 2024, Cassie spoke out after CNN published a video appearing to show Combs assaulting her. AdvertisementSinger Cassie has accused her former partner and record label boss, Sean "Diddy" Combs, of rape and abuse over the course of their decade-long relationship. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Sean, Diddy, Combs, Cassie, — Organizations: CNN, Service, Bad Boy Records, Business

☆ Jeremy Renner says his 'eyeball was out' during horrific snowplow accident that broke 38 bones
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewJeremy Renner recalled the moment he saw his own eyeball during the accident when he was run over by a snowplow. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. In the 911 call obtained by Business Insider, his neighbor said at the time: "Someone's in front of my house on the ground. The actor later underwent surgery for "blunt chest trauma." "I jumped back on it, or tried to, and got caught up in the tracks, and it broke 38 bones, and it was brutal, dude.

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☆ 8 bizarre true crime shows and documentaries to watch after Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"Baby Reindeer" tells the real-life story of an aspiring comedian who is stalked by an older woman. The show became a pop culture phenomenon after fans hunted for the person the stalker was based on. Here are some other bizarre true crime shows and documentaries to watch after "Baby Reindeer." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementNetflix has turned the true crime genre into a goldmine in the last decade, with "Baby Reindeer" its latest huge success.

Persons: —, Donny Dunn, Richard Gadd Organizations: Service, Netflix, Business

☆ Tangling with Scarlett Johansson is a move OpenAI may come to regret
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

OpenAI removed a ChatGPT voice that sounded like Scarlett Johansson after she lawyered up. AdvertisementOpenAI made an enemy of Scarlett Johansson when it launched a ChatGPT voice that sounds a lot like her. The superstar could be a foe that Sam Altman's AI company regrets tangling with. The company had asked her to collaborate on a voice product, she said — but she turned it down. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: OpenAI, Scarlett Johansson, Johansson, —, Sam Altman's Organizations: Disney, Service, Business

☆ Liam Neeson and Sharon Stone say they want Kevin Spacey to return to Hollywood following sexual assault allegations: 'Our industry needs him'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewLiam Neeson and Sharon Stone said they want Kevin Spacey to return to Hollywood, seven years after Spacey was unofficially blacklisted when "Star Trek: Discovery" actor Anthony Rapp accused him of sexual assault. Spacey has faced a number of sexual assault allegations in recent years. In October 2022, a New York jury found Spacey not liable for battery in the sexual assault lawsuit Rapp filed against him. AdvertisementSeparately, four men in London accused Spacey of sexual assault, and he faced nine sexual offense charges over incidents alleged to have taken place between 2001 and 2013. AdvertisementNeeson, Stone, and British TV star Stephen Fry have come forward to defend Spacey after the documentary "Spacey Unmasked" documentary was released in May.

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☆ 'The Pillowcase Murders': What happened to Billy Chemirmir? Authorities say he killed 22 older women in 2 years.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read preview"The Pillowcase Murders" puts the convicted murderer Billy Chemirmir in the spotlight. The Paramount Plus docuseries details how authorities accused him of killing 22 older women between 2016 and 2018, though he was only found guilty of two murders. Chemirmir attacked women living in nursing homes and senior living communities in Texas, prosecutors alleged. AdvertisementHe posed as a maintenance man to gain entry into the building and then used pillows to smother his victims, prosecutors said. AdvertisementAccording to press releases from prosecutors, Chemirmir was ultimately accused of killing 13 women in Dallas County and 9 in Collin County.

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☆ Actor who plays Martha in 'Baby Reindeer' says she avoided knowing about the real stalker, and it's a 'shame' viewers have become 'armchair detectives'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewJessica Gunning, the actor who plays Martha Scott in "Baby Reindeer," said she "avoid" knowing about the real woman her character was based on. Since it was released in April, "Baby Reindeer" has blown up, and has been watched over 60 million times, according to Netflix. The buzz grew as audiences tried to find the real woman who Scott was based on. Like Richard said when he posted that message on social media, that's not the point of our show." AdvertisementTrue crime shows like "Baby Reindeer" blur the line between entertainment and reality, something that Gunning understands.

Persons: —, Jessica Gunning, Martha Scott, Richard Gadd, Scott, Fiona Harvey, Piers Morgan, Gadd, Gunning, Harvey, I've, I'm, Richard, that's, Sean Foley, That's Organizations: Service, Business, Netflix, Hollywood

☆ There are currently no plans for 'Baby Reindeer' season 2, but the Fiona Harvey controversy is ripe for dramatization
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewNetflix seemingly has no plans for "Baby Reindeer" season two, but the Fiona Harvey controversy could easily be turned into a drama series of its own. Netflix could now dramatize the controversy surrounding Harvey and Gadd, which has unfolded since the show's release on April 11. Piers Morgan and Fiona Harvey on "Piers Morgan Uncensored." Piers Morgan Uncensored/YouTubeA second season could take a similar approach to another biographical Netflix drama: "Scoop." Considering the delicate nature of the events surrounding Gadd, Harvey, and Morgan, it would make sense to cast actors to play them.

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☆ 'The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power' season 2 arrives this summer. Here's everything we know so far.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Warning: Spoilers ahead for "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" season one. The season two trailer shows Sauron (Charlie Vickers) causing chaos in Middle-earth. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementSauron is making his return to Middle-earth in the second season of "The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power", where the Dark Lord will be front and center. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Charlie Vickers, —, Galadriel Organizations: Amazon Prime, Service, Business

☆ Fiona Harvey says she was paid $313 for her 'Baby Reindeer' Piers Morgan interview, and would 'settle' for $1.25 million
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewFiona Harvey claimed that Piers Morgan paid her £250 ($313) to interview her about "Baby Reindeer," and said she wants £1 million ($1.25 m) from him instead. But Harvey denied doing that in real life and described Gadd as "psychotic" during a 54-minute long interview on "Piers Morgan Uncensored." After previously saying she felt "used" by Morgan, in an interview with the Daily Record published on Tuesday, Harvey criticized Morgan's show for paying her £250. Harvey also claimed that the broadcaster didn't interact with her while she was on the "Piers Morgan Uncensored" set. Representatives for "Piers Morgan Uncensored" responded to a request for comment from BI by pointing toward Tuesday's episode of the ITV chatshow, "Lorraine."

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☆ Anya Taylor-Joy won't reveal why she felt extremely isolated while filming 'Furiosa': 'Talk to me in 20 years'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewAnya Taylor-Joy says she felt isolated while filming George Miller's "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," but won't reveal why. The star plays the younger version of Charlize Theron's "Mad Max: Fury Road" character, Imperator Furiosa. The 2024 prequel explores Furiosa's backstory before she met Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy) and led a rebellion against Joe. AdvertisementIt's not the first time that actors have been put through the physical and emotional wringer while making a "Mad Max" movie. But when it comes to "Furiosa," Taylor-Joy still cherishes her time on the unique shoot.

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☆ Piers Morgan says he thinks Fiona Harvey lied 'quite a lot' during 'Baby Reindeer' interview, 'but that doesn't mean she can't be a victim'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Piers Morgan said he thinks the alleged "Baby Reindeer" stalker, Fiona Harvey, lied to him during their interview. The broadcaster interviewed Harvey about the series and asked if she really stalked Richard Gadd. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementPiers Morgan said that he thinks Fiona Harvey, the woman outed as the person the stalker in "Baby Reindeer" is based on, lied to him during their interview last week. The British broadcaster interviewed Harvey on his YouTube show, "Piers Morgan Uncensored," where she denied stalking Gadd after meeting him in a London pub several years ago.

Persons: Piers Morgan, Fiona Harvey, Harvey, Richard Gadd, —, Gadd, Morgan Organizations: Netflix, Service, YouTube, Business Locations: British, London

☆ Netflix's 'Cooking Up Murder' tells the story of a chef who killed his girlfriend. Here's where César Román is now.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"Cooking Up Murder" tells the story of Spanish chef César Román, who murdered his girlfriend, Heidi Paz. The chef killed Paz in 2018, and he then moved to Madrid using a fake name. AdvertisementNetflix's "Cooking Up Murder" tells the story of Spanish chef César Román, who killed his girlfriend, Heidi Paz, in 2018. NetflixIn the series, Román alleges that Paz was killed by a gang in connection to a cocaine deal gone wrong. Advertisement"I cannot turn back time, something I would like more than anything in the world," Román wrote.

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☆ A timeline of the twists and turns since 'Baby Reindeer' was released, as 'real Martha Scott' Fiona Harvey speaks to Piers Morgan
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

An unnamed woman claiming to be "the real Martha Scott" told a British tabloid that Gadd was "bullying an older woman on television for fame and fortune." Richard Gadd as Donny Dunn and Jessica Gunning as Martha Scott in "Baby Reindeer." The woman criticized Gadd, and said: "He's using 'Baby Reindeer' to stalk me now. At the end of the show, Scott explains that a baby reindeer toy was the only thing that gave her comfort during her difficult childhood, which is why she nicknamed Dunn "baby reindeer." Harvey said that was false: "I've never owned a toy baby reindeer, and I wouldn't have had any conversation with Richard Gadd about a childhood toy either."

Persons: Martha Scott, Gadd, Richard Gadd, Donny Dunn, Jessica Gunning, Ed Miller, Scott, He's, Dunn, Harvey Organizations: Netflix, Daily Mail Locations: British

☆ 'Baby Reindeer' viewers watched a stalking drama — then hunted down 'the real Martha Scott.' A psychologist explains why true crime turns us into armchair detectives.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

A psychologist told Business Insider why true crime turns viewers into armchair detectives. True crime blurs the line between real life and fictionRichard Gadd as Donny Dunn in "Baby Reindeer." AdvertisementThat's further complicated by some true crime audiences thinking they are helping to bring about justice by becoming armchair detectives. AdvertisementIn a piece published by The Guardian, titled "Why do women love true crime so much?" Ed Miller/NetflixThis raises the question of whether streaming services and TV networks are doing enough to protect those involved in true crime content.

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☆ The woman outed as the alleged 'Baby Reindeer' stalker said she felt 'used' in Piers Morgan interview, where he asked her if she loves Richard Gadd
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Piers Morgan interviewed the alleged "Baby Reindeer" stalker for his YouTube channel. Fiona Harvey said she felt "used" by the presenter and claimed she was paid £250 for the interview. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA woman who was outed by "Baby Reindeer" fans as the alleged stalker of the true crime drama's creator and lead actor said she felt "used" by Piers Morgan in an interview about the Netflix series. "Baby Reindeer" tells a fictionalized version of creator Richard Gadd's experiences with stalking, and has become a worldwide phenomenon since its release in April.

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☆ Tom Selleck said he gave every 'Magnum P.I.' crewmember a $1,000 bonus from his own pay because CBS refused to
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tom Selleck said he was angry that CBS didn't want to give the "Magnum P.I." The star negotiated a better deal for himself, he said, then gave each crew member $1,000. Selleck recalled the incident in his memoir, "You Never Know." AdvertisementTom Selleck said he renegotiated his pay to personally give the "Magnum P.I." During contract negotiations, the star initially asked that the crew get $1,000 bonuses if "Magnum P.I."

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☆ 'Baby Reindeer' star Richard Gadd said he struggles with 'toxic empathy' toward his stalker: 'I never saw someone who was a villain'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read preview"Baby Reindeer" star and creator Richard Gadd said he didn't see his stalker as a villain because he struggles with "toxic empathy" and blames the system for failing to help her. Related storiesHe said: "I think I struggle with a sort of toxic empathy problem where I feel a lot for people. AdvertisementDuring the Q&A session, Gadd touched on why he thinks "Baby Reindeer" resonated with audiences. "I'm not sure there's been a TV show like 'Baby Reindeer' that's kind of captured the dark difficulties and idiosyncrasies of life." He said: "But I think 'Baby Reindeer' has stood out so much because it goes back to something about the human condition, which is dark and difficult and challenging, and every human being is a mixture of good and bad."

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