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The Past 24 Hours: February 8, 2016

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ID Resurgence#Trailer Watch: 10 New Movie Trailers – All On One Page – To Watch Now!
The Gist: A collection of the 10 movie trailers that aired during Super Bowl 50 yesterday, including: Independence Day, Resurgence, The Secret Life of Pets, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Jason Bourne, and more.
Source Article Here: Comic Book
Author: Joe Comicbook

Being mary jane47th NAACP Image Awards Winners : From ‘Doc McStuffins’ To ‘Unsung’ & ‘American Crime’
The Gist: A one-page look at all of the TV series, literature, music and film work winners from last Friday’s ceremony.
Source Article Here: Eurweb
Author: EurPublisher

 

The Revenant stillAlejandro Inarritu Wins Second Consecutive DGA Award For ‘The Revenant’
The Gist: Highlights of the 52 year old Mexican filmmaker’s acceptance speech at this year’s Directors Guild of America awards. Inarritu won last year for Birdman.
Source Article Here: ABC Net
Author: AFP

 

Helen Mirren Budweiser Ad11 of the Best & Worst Commercials From Super Bowl 50
The Gist: Whether the marketing mantra that people just can’t wait to watch commercials on Super Bowl Sunday is true or not, here’s a rundown of the Top 6 and the Bottom 5 ads from last night’s broadcast.
Source Article Here: Wired
Author: Wired Staff

Orange-is-The-New-Black-4-seasonNetflix Renews ‘Orange Is The New Black’ Through 2019
The Gist: Netflix has renewed its critical and popular original series for 3 more seasons through Season 7. Season 4 begins June 17, 2016; the trailer is included in the report.
Source Article Here: Washington Blade
Author: Mariah Cooper

Bill Duke“Most people, if they had a choice between an Oscar and employment, I think they would take employment.” – Bill Duke
The Gist: With a career of over 50 years under his belt, as well as directing duties in mainstream films and TV shows, producer/director/actor Bill Duke talks about the business of entertainment priorities, beyond institutional molasses.
Source Article Here: Praise Richmond

twitterRumored Twitter Overhaul Trends 2nd Only To Super Bowl Over The Weekend
The Gist: Twitter is behind social media’s Big Four – Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and LinkedIn – in active adult users. Reports that users’ tweets would appear by importance, rather than real-time order, gave crest to the #RIPTwitter hashtag. Here’s the latest.
Source Article Here: The Australian
Author: Chris Griffith

 

Breaking Wild Jacket Cover12 New Book Releases For The Week Of February 8, 2016
The Gist: Here are Publishers Weekly’s picks for the best new books of the week. Jacket covers and notable details for all books are included.
Source Article Here: Publishers Weekly

 

 

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Lido AptsA Jazz-Age Hollywood Building’s Troubled ‘Time Warp’: “Some tenants do not last. Some cannot leave.”
The Gist: Built in 1928 and located at Yucca and Wilcox in Hollywood, the Lido Apartments was used for the Eagles’ Hotel California album art. The history of the spooky, life-hardened structure was Los Angeles Magazine’s 2004 feature story, Welcome To The Hotel California.
Source Article Here: Los Angeles Magazine
Author: Jesse Katz

The Past 24 Hours: February 5, 2016

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Richard PryorBecoming Richard Pryor
The Gist: He is the comedian Jerry Seinfeld called “The Picasso” of stand-up comedy, A look back at 1979’s Richard Pryor: Live In Concert and the lifetime leading up to a cultural, comedy benchmark.
Source Article Here: Vulture
Author: Wayne Federman

godfather-cast-copolla-560“…Whether you’re a nebbish who no one knows or the king of the world, you’re an outsider.” – Francis Ford Coppola
The Gist: Vanity Fair’s feature article on the acclaimed director, wine maker and resort entrepreneur, Francis Ford Coppola, and what he’s learned along the way.
Source Article Here: Vanity Fair
Author: Rich Cohen

Daily Show Trevor NoahTrevor Noah’s ‘The Daily Show’ – The Need For An Edge
The Gist: Jon Stewart had 16 years to grow into his persona; replacement, Trevor Noah, will have to connect faster. A look at the heyday of Stewart’s faux-news run and what Noah is getting right: “His impression of sleepy Ben Carson—eyes shut, head back, murmuring in a kind of intellectual narcolepsy—is tremendous.”
Source Article Here: The Atlantic
Author: James Parker

 

LinkedIn logo 25 Tips to Keep Your Credibility from Being Tainted on LinkedIn
The Gist: Tips here on avoiding the shadier elements of blind connections include not falling for sales pitches, old friends with no professional similarities…and the ones who want to date you romantically.
Source Article Here: BBC
Author: Alina Dizik

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Lady Sings The Blues“I Made It My Story, Not Billie Holliday’s Story, I Made It Real For Me.”– Diana Ross
The Gist: This 7:12 clip, Behind The Blues: The Making Of Lady Sings The Blues, features Diana Ross discussing her first film role that led to an Oscar nomination.
Source Article Here: YouTube
Uploaded By: Gio Malgio

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Summer '15“Oh, and one more thing: he’s a total screamer.”
The Gist: My 2014 post, Interviews From Hell: It’s What You Say No To, on why, when in a job search, there are some things people want that you shouldn’t even attempt to provide.
Source Article Here: LinkedIn Pulse
Author: Karl Gibson

The Past 24 Hours: February 4, 2016

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EWFEarth, Wind & Fire Founder Maurice White: 1941-2016
The Gist: The life of a pop music icon is remembered.
Source Article Here: SF Gate
Authors: David Bauder and Hillel Italie, Associated Press Contributor: Nekesa Mumbi Moody

KG15Remembering Maurice White & The Unifying Power of Earth, Wind & Fire
The Gist: My appreciation, as a fan, of the band Earth, Wind & Fire and growing up to meet them when I least expected it.
Source Article Here: LinkedIn Pulse
Author: Karl Gibson

 

Stephen Colbert The Late ShowStephen Colbert’s Big Play
The Gist: Colbert’s The Late Show will have the plum spot of directly following this Sunday’s Super Bowl game. A Q&A with the host who’s improved on his predecessor’s numbers since his debut, how he’s settled in, and why he doesn’t miss his Comedy Central character: “It was easy for me to tell him to go away.”
Source Article Here: Adweek
Author: Jason Lynch

Celine DionCeline Dion: “Right now, I’m not quite sure how strong I feel.”
The Gist: Celine Dion’s speech last night during the Celebration of Life for late husband Rene Angelil at the Colosseum theater that was built for her Las Vegas residency. The video is here – Dion’s speech starts at the 2:08:00 mark.
Source Article Here: Extra

 

twitter“What if Twitter just didn’t exist anymore?”
The Gist: A tech industry chief analyst wonders if the “self-elected” promotional celebrities the social media platform has created – and the tech-lebrities who’ve joined them – is headed toward eventual audience indifference.
Source Article Here: re/code
Author: Bob O’Donnell

 

PotomacThe Real Potomac, Maryland….Light Years From The Bravo TV Version
The Gist: Bravo’s Real Housewives of Potomac reality show has helped the town in Maryland trend, but locals know that it is nothing like the hotbed of pretension and elitist mores that the reality show projects. Here’s a look at the real Potomac – and what locals are saying.
Source Article Here: The Washington Post
Author: Roxanne Roberts

typewriter5 Causes Of Writer’s Block & How To Beat Them
The Gist: An author of over 20 books briskly details 5 originating reasons of writer’s block and how to get you back to the page.
Source Article Here: Writer’s Digest
Author: Molly Cochran

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Madoff Mugshot“The Most Audacious Fraud In History”: Bernie Madoff’s Deceptive Scam, Unraveled
The Gist: The subject of this week’s ABC TV miniseries, Bernard Madoff’s illegal activities cost investors billions of dollars and resulted in a 150 year jail term for himself. Here is a 2009 investigative piece, The Madoff Files: Bernie’s Billions.
Source Article Here: The Independent
Author: Stephen Foley

The Past 24 Hours: February 3, 2016

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gavel“A secret agreement that permits a wealthy defendant to buy his way out of a criminal case isn’t right.” – Bill Cosby To Stand Trial In PA
The Gist: A “no-prosecution” oral agreement made in 2005 will not prevent the aggravated indecent assault charges from 2004 from going to trial. The arrival of the judge’s decision is described here.
Source Article Here: USA Today
Authors: Maria Puente and Brittany Horn

The Jinx promo stillWhat Robert Durst’s Guilt Plea For Gun Charge In Louisiana Means
The Gist: Durst, 72, the subject of The Jinx true-crime series on HBO, entered a guilty plea in New Orleans as part of a deal that will see him returned to Los Angeles this summer to face a murder charge in the death of writer Susan Berman.
Source Article Here: The Los Angeles Times
Authors: Veronica Rocha and Molly Hennessy-Fiske

VideodromeThe Sex Bot Economy: Begging For – And Cashing In  On – Sexxxy Chat
The Gist: With an estimated 59% of online traffic generated by bots, here’s how it’s happening in the world of adult dating sites. Included: where those photos of ‘real’ people come from (abandoned profile pics) and examples from the Ashley Madison scandal, Adult Friend Finder, and more. From February 1, 2016 article
Source Article Here: Rolling Stone
Author: David Kushner

Zoolander 2#Trailer Watch: ‘Zoolander 2’
The Gist: Paramount Pictures released the final 2:09 trailer for Zoolander 2 today, ahead of its February 12, 2016 release date.
Source Article Here: Slash Film
Author: Jacob Hall

The Westport IndependentThe Video Game That Lets You Put Yourself In A Publisher’s Shoes
The Gist: A journalism-informed review of The Westport Independent, available via multiple platforms and described as “a game about censorship, corruption and newspapers.” Pro’s and cons of the game are noted in the review.
Source Article Here: Gadgets 360
Author: Pranay Parab

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Manson GirlsThe Manson Family Murders
The Gist: Lifetime will be premiering its Manson’s Lost Girls film this Saturday, February 6, exploring how some young women were plucked from suburbia and programmed to kill. Here is a breakdown of the Manson family crimes by each case. The trailer for Manson’s Lost Girls is here.
Source Article Here: Crime Museum

The Past 24 Hours: February 2, 2016

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Revolving DoorMedia Industry Comings & Goings As of 2/2/16
The Gist: A one-page listing of who’s gone where and who has left (for now). Companies include: WWD, Brainshark, TMZ, Thrillist, VentureBeat, Reuters, and more.
Source Article Here: Mediabistro

 

 

YahooYahoo! To Layoff 1,600 Employees, End Scripted TV Foray After $4.4B Loss
The Gist: As expected, Yahoo! has announced its restructuring in the face of a whopping 4th quarter loss. The details on what core businesses work – and don’t – are here.
Source Article Here: CNN
Author: David Goldman

Miles Ahead Still#Trailer Watch: ‘Miles Ahead’
The Gist: The 2:14 trailer for Don Cheadle’s directorial debut, in which he also stars, as Miles Davis at a time when Davis was in artistic purgatory. Ewan McGregor co-stars in the film, opening April 1, 2016,
Source Article Here: Entertainment Weekly
Author: Jeff Labrecque

Chicago Skyline- NightChicago: A City With 50 Wards, Crisis-Level Murder Rate & Those Who Want Its Mayor To Resign
The Gist: A report on a city’s major and damaging failings and what those damages mean under the leadership of Mayor Rahm Emmanuel, whose “fall” is documented here.
Source Article Here: The New Yorker
Author: Jim Young

The Lonely City cover49 Hot Book Titles Coming This Spring 2016
The Gist: New books, across all genres, from Stephen King, Sebastian Junger and Cory Booker, to Joe Hill, Matthew Bright, and Annie Proulx’s 800-page new fiction.
Source Article Here: Publishers Weekly