Troy Warren

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Cements His Place on Hollywood’s New A-List

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Cements His Place on Hollywood’s New A-List

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BY TATIANA SIEGEL | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Entertainment #Celebrity Fresh off his Emmy win for 'Watchmen,' the magnetic actor has a string of high-profile roles lined up, including 'Candyman,' 'Aquaman II' and 'Matrix 4': "I looked up and there was Keanu, and I said, 'Oh s***, I'm really in the Matrix.' " Back in May 2018, Damon Lindelof was watching an episode of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale with his wife when his antenna went up and he felt “that intangible thing.” He was witnessing that rare actor whose onscreen charisma is so palpable that you can’t avert your gaze even as…
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14
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Wendy’s to open 700 delivery-only kitchens by 2025 with Reef Technology

Wendy’s to open 700 delivery-only kitchens by 2025 with Reef Technology

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By The Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT #Foodie Wendy’s plans to open 700 delivery-only kitchens by 2025 to meet the growing demand from people who want their fast food brought to them. The kitchens will primarily operate in urban neighborhoods in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom, Wendy’s said. The hamburger chain will open its first 50 delivery kitchens this year. Dublin, Ohio-based Wendy’s is partnering with Reef Technology Inc., a Miami company that runs 5,000 delivery kitchens in 30 cities worldwide. In a conference call with investors Wednesday, Wendy’s President and CEO Todd Penegor said Reef will build…
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Tom Hanks’s Airstream Trailer, Full of Autographs and Memorabilia, Sells for $235,200

Tom Hanks’s Airstream Trailer, Full of Autographs and Memorabilia, Sells for $235,200

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BY SEBASTIAN BLANCO | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT #EditorsPicks #Celebrity The movie star's custom on-set trailer sold at auction during Monterey Car Week. Four vehicles used by Tom Hanks will be auctioned off later this month at the Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction, including his on-set Airstream trailer and the 2011  Ford F-450 Super Duty used to tow it, a customized 1980 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser, and Hanks' personal 2015 Tesla Model S P85D. Hanks used the Airstream trailer as a place to rest while shooting 18 movies between the 1990s and 2010s, including Forrest Gump and The Circle. Hanks ordered the trailer as an upgrade to the…
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Taco Bell’s New Drive-Thru Concept Puts the Kitchen Above Your Car

Taco Bell’s New Drive-Thru Concept Puts the Kitchen Above Your Car

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By Jelisa Castrodale | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Foodie The two-story Taco Bell Defy restaurants would have dedicated lanes for online orders. Last August, Taco Bell announced that it would be opening some new-look restaurants that better accommodated those of us who'd like to collect our Doritos Locos combos without interacting with anyone else. Each Taco Bell Go Mobile location would have double drive-thru lanes, with one traditional drive-thru for on-site ordering and pickup, and a priority lane that would be dedicated to quick pickups for orders placed online or through the Taco Bell app. "The priority lane is created for the…
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NATIONAL GARAGE SALE DAY – Second Saturday in August

NATIONAL GARAGE SALE DAY – Second Saturday in August

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL GARAGE SALE DAY National Garage Sale Day on the second Saturday in August recognizes the perfect time to sell our good but used items. Set up the tables and price your things. Or, head out around the neighborhood looking for great deals.   A successful garage sale requires a little planning and organization. Sort like items together. Keep prices reasonable, but don’t undersell. Also, don’t price anything less than a quarter. Who wants to make small change? Clearly price items. Be willing to negotiate. You don’t want to pack up the items again, do…
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13
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Emma Stone Closes Deal for ‘Cruella 2’ In Wake of ‘Black Widow’ Lawsuit

Emma Stone Closes Deal for ‘Cruella 2’ In Wake of ‘Black Widow’ Lawsuit

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BY MIA GALUPPO | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Entertainment #Business To date, the film has earned $85 million at the domestic box office and $221 million at the global. Emma Stone has closed a deal to star in the sequel to Disney+ release Cruella. The move is significant being that it comes amid the turmoil caused by Scarlett Johansson’s lawsuit against Disney over her compensation for Black Widow, which like Cruella, debuted day-and-date in theaters and on Disney+. Johansson’s lawsuit alleges that her contract was breached when the Marvel movie was released on Disney+ day-and-date. After its filing, Disney retorted with a strong statement, calling the…
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Atlanta: As diners return to restaurants, many workers stay away

Atlanta: As diners return to restaurants, many workers stay away

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By Christopher Quinn, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for AtlantaNewsAndTalk.Com Danielle Cuff was among the estimated 160,000 Georgia restaurant workers forced out of jobs weeks after the pandemic hit in the spring of 2020. The 31-year-old pastry chef found a greener pasture at the bucolic Decimal Place Farm in Clayton County, turning goat milk into cheese. Her escape from frenetic 12- to 14-hour workdays let her reflect on something she had forgotten — a normal pace of life, having weekends and holidays off, and knocking off after eight hours of work. She “politely declines” baking job offers, and like nearly 40%…
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TikTok Subway Artist Devon Rodriguez Signs With UTA (Exclusive)

TikTok Subway Artist Devon Rodriguez Signs With UTA (Exclusive)

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BY J. CLARA CHAN | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Digital The New York City–based artist is best known for his sketches of subway riders. Devon Rodriguez, a visual artist with more than 17 million followers on TikTok, has signed with UTA for representation in all areas. Based in New York City, Rodriguez is best known for sketching strangers riding the subway and surprising them with the results. The viral subway series has helped Rodriguez grow his audience into the millions on Instagram and YouTube and has led to partnerships with brands like Chipotle, Ford and Cheetos. Earlier this year, Rodriguez sold his first painting, Girl on…
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