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The threat of protests has not dampened the mood of the nuptials of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sánchez in Venice. The multi-day affair, dubbed the “Wedding of the Century,” is reportedly costing upwards of $55 million and has drawn celebrity guests from around the world, as well as vocal local protestors.About a dozen local organizations—including housing advocates, anti-cruise ship campaigners, and university groups—have united under the banner “No Space for Bezos.” They say that their city is being treated as a billionaire’s playground and highlights wealth inequity. Their small-scale demonstrations have included hanging protest banners on iconic…

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Bert Kreischer has made five stand-up specials for Netflix, and now he’s taking the time-honored path trod by many comedians: starring in a sitcom. Kreischer will play the title role in and is a co-creator of Free Bert, a six-episode comedy the streamer has ordered. Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel (The Grinder, Huge in France) co-created the show with Kreischer and will serve as showrunners, writers and directors. The cast also includes Arden Myrin, Lilou Lang and Ava Paul. In Free Bert, Kreischer will play a version of himself — a “shirtless comedian, party legend, perpetual wildcard,” as the show’s logline…

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Brian Wilson’s cause of death has been revealed two weeks after The Beach Boys singer’s death was announced by his family on June 11. According to the death certificate obtained by TMZ, the musician’s immediate cause of death was listed as respiratory arrest, with sepsis and cystitis also listed as contributing causes. According to Advanced Cardiac Life Support training, respiratory arrest is when a person stops breathing — which often happens at the same time as cardiac arrest — but still has a pulse. The death certificate also notes that the musician had several other significant conditions: neurodegenerative disorder, obstructive…

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Your average decision-maker’s inbox is overflowing with so-called “thought leadership.” In fact, a recent analysis of over 8,000 long-form LinkedIn posts revealed that more than half were likely written by AI. Buyers are becoming adept at spotting this; separate research shows that 50% of them will stop reading the moment a post feels machine-generated.This has created a market where getting noticed is easy, but earning trust is incredibly difficult. For businesses with complex sales cycles involving legal, finance and IT departments, genuine trust is the ultimate competitive advantage.Related: 5 Ways to Build…

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. This story was created in paid partnership with T-Mobile. For anyone in entertainment, remote is relative. One week it’s a backlot, the next a cabin or a ridgeline, with no cell towers in sight. And yet, the work doesn’t stop. Approvals, uploads, last-minute rewrites—they all happen wherever the job takes you. Enter T-Mobile, flipping the script on cell coverage and taking signals where no network has gone before. T-Mobile is the first U.S. wireless provider to integrate…

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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — Billboard, the globally renowned music authority, officially marked its presence in Vietnam with the Billboard Vietnam Official Launch event held at Bam Bam Bar, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City on Monday (June 23). The event welcomed Billboard CEO Mike Van as well as strategic partners, prominent artists, industry professionals and media representatives. This milestone signals a significant step in connecting Vietnam’s fast-growing music market with global industry standards through verified data, insightful content and internationally recognized music charts. Billboard Vietnam will launch key charts like the Vietnam Hot 100 and Top Vietnamese Songs, based on transparent data from…

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Below Deck Season 12 Trailer Teases Shocking Crew-Guest Sex Scandal, Police IncidentA new Bravo baby is making waves. Below Deck Mediterranean alums Gael Cameron and Nathan Gallagher welcomed their first baby together, a little boy. Gael announced the arrival on Instagram Stories June 24, writing, “Welcome to the world my love.” While the couple have yet to share more details, like their son’s name, the next day, the season nine Deckhand reflected on all the sweet social media messages she received following her birth. “Hey guys, I just wanted to jump on here real quick and say a massive thank…

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Cult-classic footwear brand On was founded in the Swiss Alps on a couple of key principles: embracing next-gen tech, and doing so with the lowest possible carbon footprint. Since its founding in 2010, the running and athletic wear company has completely blown up, spotted on Emily Ratajkowski, Jennifer Lopez, Gisele Bündchen, long-time brand partner Zendaya and endless more famous faces. And the Hollywood-coveted brand is no stranger to collaborations. On June 26, On and FKA Twigs dropped…

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From Buju Banton to Vybz Kartel, Caribbean artists have been reaching new heights in the live music entertainment sector this year, with several of the biggest names across reggae, dancehall, soca and konpa graduating to arena-headlining status. With his forthcoming ninth edition of BAYO Festival on Saturday (June 28), Latin Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Michaël Brun is looking to join that esteemed group.  Born out of a free, impromptu street party in his home country of Haiti, BAYO is an annual block party that has steadily grown in popularity and turnout each year. Translated to English, “bayo” means “to give,”…

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Neon has reteamed with Korean director Park Chan-wook and Parasite studio CJ ENM by taking the North American rights to the violent comedy thriller No Other Choice. Korean film royalty Lee Byung-hun and Son Yejin star in the thriller about Man-soo (Lee), who is abruptly laid off by the paper company where he worked tirelessly for many years. Man-soo grows increasingly desperate in his hunt for new work, and eventually resolves to kill his job competitors. Son plays Man-soo’s wife, the warm-hearted Mi-ri in the latest film from Korean cinema to reflect beyond a core narrative the Asian country’s underlying economic…

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