Adrian Cheng Resigns From Non-Executive Director Role
Adrian Cheng, the fashion investor and third-generation heir to New World Development, one of Hong Kong‘s largest real estate companies, has resigned from his role as non-executive…
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Manuel García-Rulfo Talks Spielberg, Dinosaurs and His Role in ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’
Manuel García-Rulfo was, by his own admission, a terrible student. His school was movies, and his earliest and favorite teacher was Steven Spielberg. “Spielberg really changed, really made…
Standard Chartered Bank faces US$2.7 billion lawsuit over alleged role in 1MDB fraud
The move is the latest in a wide-ranging effort to recover money belonging to 1Malaysia Development Berhad — Liquidators seeking to recoup…
Standard Chartered faces US$2.7 billion lawsuit over alleged role in 1MDB fraud; bank ‘emphatically rejects’ claims
Liquidators seeking to recoup misappropriated funds from Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) have initiated legal proceedings against Standard Chartered…
No one wants to be a leader. Here’s why it’s still a great role.
Leadership used to be a role people aspired to. But today, employees are increasingly avoiding leadership positions or even stepping out of leadership roles. In fact, 40% of leaders have…
Disney Wouldn’t Let Brenda Song Take A Movie Role Because Of A Sexual Assault Scene
More recently, she starred in Gia Coppola’s 2024 movie The Last Showgirl, opposite Pamela Anderson and Jamie Lee Curtis, with Brenda crediting her role as showgirl Mary-Anne as a “turning…
Fox News Played Unsettling Role in Trump’s Decision to Bomb Iran
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene somehow continues to be one of the most coherent and consistent right-wing voices against the U.S. war on Iran. The MAGA hard-liner lambasted…
Kacey Musgraves, Renee Rapp, Role Model, Remi Wolf to Headline Inaugural All Things Go Toronto Festival
The All Things Go Festival has unveiled the lineup of its inaugural 2025 Toronto edition: headliners including Reneé Rapp, Kacey Musgraves, Remi Wolf, Role Model along with Charlotte…
Damson Idris Sheds Light On Simone Ashley's Role Being Cut From "F1"
Damson Idris Sheds Light On Simone Ashley's Role Being Cut From "F1" We had the pleasure to speak to Damson Idris about his new film F1. Starting Brad Pitt, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem and…
Trump's unilateral attack against Iran sparks debate over constitutional role of Congress
President Trump's unilateral decision to strike Iran's nuclear facilities is reigniting a constitutional clash over whether the commander-in-chief overstepped his constitutional authority…
EXCLUSIVE: Saks Global Broadens Emily Essner’s Role; Mary McGreevy Named Chief Stores Officer
Saks Global has widened the role of Emily Essner, president and chief commercial officer, and has promoted Mary McGreevy to chief stores officer for Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.…
Nippon Steel’s US$14.9 billion acquisition of US Steel closes, with big role for Trump
Nippon Steel’s US$14.9 billion acquisition of US Steel closed on Wednesday (Jun 18), the companies said, confirming an unusual degree of power for the Trump administration after the…
US dollar’s tepid rebound reinforces questions around haven role
The US dollar’s muted rally against major peers after Israel’s strikes on Iran reinforced the impression that the greenback’s role as a global haven currency is fading. A Bloomberg gauge…
Brit Rapper Stormzy Launches Production Company, Unveils Lead Role in Film From Oscar-Winning Director Aneil Karia
Stormzy, the multi-award winning British rapper, singer and songwriter and the most recognizable name to come out of London’s grime scene, has moved into film and TV production with the…
Rachel Hilson Grows Up With Breakout Role in JJ Abrams’ ‘Duster’
It’s taken Rachel Hilson until her almost-30s to do so, but she’s finally started to play adults. Hilson has become known for roles on projects like “This Is Us,” “Love, Victor” and “Red,…
Income Insurance chairman Ronald Ong to retire from role after seven years at helm
Income Insurance chairman Ronald Ong,69, will retire from his role after seven years at the helm, the company announced on Monday (Jun 9). The board has begun a succession process to…
Brenda Song Says She Was Dropped By Her Agent After Taking A Role In "The Social Network"
"But yeah, I thought I fucked up at that moment," she laughed, "but I guess I didn't." Even though Brenda didn't share the name of the other project, people think she made the right call.…
Celebs Share The Dumbest Reasons They Were Rejected For A Role
Celebs Share Dumb Reasons They Were Rejected For A Role 1. In a 2015 interview, Zoë Kravitz revealed that she auditioned for a part in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises, but was…
ECB’s Schnabel says now is right time to boost role of euro
European Central Bank Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel sees a favourable moment now to strengthen the euro’s global role as investors turn to Europe. There is a “window of…
The Download: AI’s role in math, and calculating its energy footprint
The must-reads I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 Elon Musk has turned on Trump He called Trump’s domestic policy…
Andrew Roberts Leaves Burberry for New Role at Global Law Firm Linklaters
LONDON – Andrew Roberts, who spent almost a decade overseeing corporate relations at Burberry, is joining the global law firm Linklaters as chief communications and corporate affairs…
Why Julie Bowen Was Shocked When Asked To Reprise Her “Happy Gilmore” Role With Adam Sandler
“Adam Sandler is an incredibly loyal guy. He always brings his friends back,” one user said. “I give Adam Sandler a lot of credit for his loyalty to his friends,” another wrote. “If Adam…
Charlotte Stewart Looks Back At Her Unforgettable "Little House" Role
BuzzFeed: Can you tell me about your audition for Little House? Charlotte Stewart: In those days, I did a lot of television. I did shows like Gunsmoke and Medical Center, and it was just…
Elon Musk leaves his official role in Trump’s White House—but not really
Elon Musk wrapped up his time with President Trump’s administration on Friday with a lengthy press conference during which both men heaped praise on one another in what seemed like an…