Quantcast
Channel: Business Insider
Viewing all 116539 articles
Browse latest View live

Movement coach Roger Frampton explains why exercising at home is as good as going to the gym

$
0
0
  • Business Insider spoke to Roger Frampton, a movement coach and author of "The Flexible Body".
  • Frampton explained how you can do an effective body-weight exercise at home using furniture or other surfaces.
  • He added that stretching and regaining your mobility shouldn't be limited to the gym.

 

Read the full transcript below:

Roger Frampton: I think one of the main reasons people go to the gym is the motivational aspect.

Because to me, there’s nothing really at a gym that’s any different to what you have at home.

I look around my house, I see my sofa; for me, that’s like parallel bars. I see a chair; what balances can I do on a chair? Can I stretch my legs on a chair? I look around the house, I go into the kitchen and I see all these different heights.

So the way I’m viewing things around the house is I’m going: “How can I use this?” Because the reason is, the number one tool for training is your body. That’s all you really need.

But you’re using these tools and instead of the tool moving around you, you move the tool around.

So even if I picked up a dumbbell, it’s my shoulder that moves the dumbbell, not the dumbbell that tells me where to go. Or the bench press that forces me to push in the same position.

We are able to move in a multitude of planes and by viewing your room or your front room or your kitchen as all these different tools, you’ll never need to go to the gym again.

I run a class, and I say to people: “right guys, we’re all gonna sit in a squat.” And because they’ve got their Lululemon on and their training gear, they’re like: “yeah, sure I’ll sit in a squat.”

I’ll be like: “why won’t you do this outside of here?”

“I’m in my training gear, I’m ready, I’m in training mode.”

Have you ever looked at a kid and seen it in training mode and out of training mode? Or giving particular time to - “this is my training time and this is my life”?

Because if you really divide that up, your training time is two hours in 100 hours a week.

Every time I’m at home, and I’m sitting watching TV, I need to be sitting in a stretch. Because if I’m not sitting in a stretch there, the amount of time I’m spending in the gym is not enough time to reverse it.

So what you need to do is, all the time you need to be thinking, what can I be doing right now to A) Not get my body any tighter, or even better, B) start reversing some of the damage already done.

Produced by Fraser Moore. Camera by Leon Siciliano

Join the conversation about this story »


Photos from inside Apple's new $5 billion headquarters (AAPL)

$
0
0

Apple Park

  • Apple employees are moving into the company's new headquarters, Apple Park, and posting photos on Instagram.
  • The photos show a stunning-looking building, especially at dusk. 
  • Apple Park is not open to the public.

Apple employees are moving into their new $5 billion headquarters, Apple Park. The building in Apple's Cupertino, Calif. hometown will eventually hold 12,000 employees in a giant ring-shaped building designed to blur the indoors and outdoors.

Apple received temporary occupancy permits in December for 5 out of 12 different sections of its campus, VentureBeat recently reported. Occupancy permits for the rest of the other sections will be granted before the end of March, according to the report

Only Apple employees or specifically invited guests can access "the ring," but as the campus fills up, Apple employees are posting stunning shots to Instagram. 

There are lots of photos of Apple Park, but most of them were taken from a drone or a professional photographer — these pictures bring you inside and show you what it's like to work at Apple Park.

Check them out: 

SEE ALSO: Apple's $5 billion 'spaceship' campus is ready for takeoff — but some employees will be left behind

It doesn't look so big up close.

Instagram Embed:
http://instagram.com/p/BemAMgmgtrn/embed/
Width: 658px

 



At the golden hour, sunlight just streams into the building.

Instagram Embed:
http://instagram.com/p/BeT_3Kuhy5D/embed/
Width: 658px

 



The huge, clear windows let you peek directly into the building's first floor.

Instagram Embed:
http://instagram.com/p/BemG96ODOxH/embed/
Width: 658px

 



See the rest of the story at Business Insider

Firefighters reveal some of the most terrifying — and rewarding — moments on the job

$
0
0

AmericanFirefighter_p135

  • Photographer Paul Mobley documented almost 50 fire houses across America.
  • Mobley and writer JoEllen Kelly gathered firefighters moving stories about what brought them into this line of work.
  • The new book "American Firefighter" documents their stories and portraits. 

 

When photographer Paul Mobley set out to document almost 50 fire houses across America, he had no idea what the life of a firefighter entailed. 

By the end of his project, he had a newfound and immense respect for the men and women who serve in the field everyday. Mobley and writer JoEllen Kelly created a collection of moving photographs paired alongside each subject's personal story for the new book "American Firefighter."

"These courageous men and women experience the highs and lows of life on a daily basis and sometimes witness things the rest of us couldn't possibly imagine," Mobley wrote in his afterword in the book.

"From the first man we photographed in Missouri — Captain Mario Montero, who broke his back jumping from the third story of a house during a fire — I knew this was going to be a trip like no other," he wrote.

The fire houses welcomed Mobley with open arms, offering food and gifts as a thank you for documenting their work and hearing their stories. "These are the kinds of people I truly admire, the kinds of people I wish I could be around every day," wrote Mobley.

Ahead, a sample of portraits from "American Firefighter" and excerpts from their powerful stories. 

SEE ALSO: Nurses share a side to their profession that most people don't see

"I happened to be changing radio stations when I heard Howard Stern say something about a plane hitting one of the World Trade Center towers. I wasn't sure this wasn't one of his 'bits,' so I went inside and turned on the TV. After the second tower was hit, I headed in to work."

"Between May 2001 and February 2006, I lived the life of an FDNY fire fighter. If you notice the date of May 2001, you'll recall that was just a few months before September 11. I was nine weeks out of the academy and just starting my training assignments of seven weeks on Engine 318 and seven weeks on Truck 166.

"I remember that day so clearly. I had just returned to my home in Queens after working the polls — it was a primary election day in New York City. I happened to be changing radio stations when I heard Howard Stern say something about a plane hitting one of the World Trade Center towers. I wasn't sure this wasn't one of his 'bits,' so I went inside and turned on the TV. After the second tower was hit, I headed in to work.

"We got to the site before noon and frantically searched the collapsed structures until 2:00 a.m. We were back at it a multitude of times over the next few months. Among all the others, we lost six from my probie class, including the guy who sat right next to me. Firefighter Michael D'Auria and I helped each other through the academy and had looked forward to long careers in the department. I had only been on the department about four months, but I knew the FDNY I was now a part of was going to be different than the one I had joined."



"Within moments after entering a room, fire began to be visible behind us. Conditions had changed so rapidly that we became trapped, and I called a Mayday."

"In the winter of 2003, I was assigned to Engine Company 29. One day we were dispatched to a house fire. When we arrived, we entered the home and made it to the second floor. A captain from another company told us to find windows and ventilate the third floor. We made our way up, and encountered heavy smoke. Within moments after entering a room, fire began to be visible behind us. Conditions had changed so rapidly that we became trapped, and I called a Mayday. It soon became painfully clear that our only option was to jump out of the third-floor window, and I was not wearing my personal bailout belt that day — a serious mistake on my part.

"Jumping from the third floor seemed to happen in slow motion. I kept telling myself that it was not going to hurt. I watched the bricks from the building next door as I fell to the ground, landing on my feet. IT HURT. I knew that I was badly injured, but had no idea how seriously.

"I was quickly removed from the gangway and placed in the ambulance. One of the other firefighters with me was also very badly injured with a broken back and leg. A third firefighter made it to safety. I had also broken my back. It didn't require surgery, but I was in a body brace for several months."



"I developed an unquenchable desire to become a better firefighter, and since I was a new officer I was determined to learn as much as I could."

"I was also on the scene of another multiple line-of-duty-death-fire at Ebenezer Baptist Church in 2004, and I lost another good friend, Battalion Chief Charlie Brace. He died along with fellow crew member Fire ghter Rick Stefanakis.

"I was a pallbearer at Brace's funeral, but I was most humbled to be requested to accompany his wife, Jamie, to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Memorial Weekend when they were both honored.

"The Bricelyn Street fire in particular was a wake-up call to many of us in the department. I developed an unquenchable desire to become a better firefighter, and since I was a new officer I was determined to learn as much as I could. I took my promotional exams and rose through the ranks. I was the first female officer in the department, and unfortunately to this date the only female officer in the PBF of any rank." 



See the rest of the story at Business Insider

Meet Abigail Kawananakoa, Hawaii's intensely private 'last princess' who's locked in a battle for control over her $215 million fortune

$
0
0

abigail kawananakoa and royal hawaiian band

It sounds like a fairy tale gone off the tracks.

Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kawananakoa is Hawaii's last living princess. She descends from an Irish businessman named James Campbell, who came to Hawaii in the 1800s and made a ton of money off his sugar plantation.

Now, Kawananakoa and her partner are involved in an ongoing legal battle over the fate of Kawananakoa's $215 million fortune, which she's used partly to support the preservation of native Hawaiian culture.

Take a look at some of the most interesting facts about Kawananakoa's life.

SEE ALSO: The fabulous life of Alexa Dell, the 24-year-old billionaire heiress who grew up in 'The Castle,' dated Tinder's CEO, and just got engaged with a million-dollar ring

This is Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kawananakoa. She is 91 years old and goes by "Kekau" (pronounced kay-kow). She tends to be an extremely private person.

Source: The Wall Street Journal



Kawananakoa is Hawaii's last princess. If Hawaii were still its own nation with its own monarchy, she would likely assume the throne. She descends from James Campbell, an Irish businessman who came to Hawaii in the mid-1800s and made a fortune as a partner in a Maui sugar plantation.

Source: The Wall Street Journal



Her grandfather was Prince David Kawananakoa, who was named an heir to the Hawaiian throne.

Source: Associated Press



See the rest of the story at Business Insider

This 24-year-old quit his job after making a fortune in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies — here's how he did it

$
0
0

kingsley advani bitcoin millionaire 1

  • Kingsley Advani is a cryptocurrency millionaire at age 24.
  • He invested $34,000 and turned it into low seven figures in six months.
  • The 24-year-old quit his job last fall and now travels the world as a startup advisor and angel investor.

 

In the summer of 2017, 24-year-old Kingsley Advani sold his worldly possessions — a laptop and headphones — and emptied thousands of dollars from his bank account.

After seeing the once-in-a-lifetime returns that bitcoin has brought, he wanted in. Advani invested $34,000 in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and startups working on related technologies, and he watched his net worth balloon to low seven figures in six months.

At an age when many people are trying to climb up the career ladder, Advani works as an advisor to cryptocurrency startups with a $0 salary. He travels between London, New York, and San Francisco, taking meetings and scouting startups working on what may be the next great blockchain technology.

"I think at no point in human history have people in their twenties had such an opportunity to invest in such high-growth assets," Advani told Business Insider.

Created in 2008, bitcoin is a payment system that allows people to buy things and send money with anonymity. There are no banks or middlemen. Transactions are recorded on a digital ledger called a blockchain, which stores the information with full transparency.

It was the blockchain that first excited Advani about cryptocurrencies. 

In 2012, a friend introduced Advani to bitcoin, which at the time was largely used for buying and selling illegal drugs online. Advani saw the full potential of the technology.

"It's like a rebellion to traditional finance," Advani said. He believes its creation in 2008 — at the height of the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression — was no coincidence. "You don't need centralized banks to send money, you have these great pieces of tech send money for you through cryptography. So unlike banks, it's faster, cheaper, and more secure," he said.

Advani started reading white papers on cryptocurrencies and watching the market more closely last summer. He decided he would not miss a second chance to take part. He invested all of his savings and part of his income from his job as a data scientist at a small software company.

"Every month I was waiting for that paycheck and I put it straight in," Advani said.

So far, his gamble has paid off. When Advani invested in bitcoin, it was worth about $4,000 per coin. As of February 1, the cryptocurrency has doubled in value. At its peak, Advani's investment had grown to low seven figures, though it fluctuates with the swing of the market.

He quit his software gig in October and now travels the world as an advisor and angel investor. Advani invests mostly in startups spun out of top universities, like Stanford, Cornell, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, that are working on high-speed blockchain technology.

kingsley advani bitcoin millionaire 2

The 24-year-old is currently crashing on a bunk bed in a San Francisco hacker house for young cryptocurrency entrepreneurs and plans to move to the city full-time.

Advani said he doesn't drink or party; instead, he spends most of his free time meditating and reading cryptocurrency research online. During our interview, he whipped out his phone to share data from Headspace, a meditation app. He hasn't missed a session in over 400 days.

"I've decided to optimize time in front of the computer, because it's so easy to get distracted. I order all my food online to the door. I don't spend any time grocery shopping because I think it's a waste of time," Advani said. He added, "I try to live in a 'bunker' as much as possible."

He believes the key to his success has been limiting the number of things he focuses on. He doesn't read every news story on the value of bitcoin or pay close attention to its rise and fall.

Instead, Advani reads the latest research on the underlying technology and possibilities of cryptocurrencies, and tries to map where they're headed. He doesn't recommend investing in cryptocurrencies for everyone, unless they're willing to dig into the white papers like he has.

"Only put in what you can afford to lose," Advani said.

Disclosure: The author owns small amounts of bitcoin and Ethereum.

SEE ALSO: Over half a dozen residents of this San Francisco 'castle' have become bitcoin millionaires — take a look inside

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: A crypto expert explains the difference between the two largest cryptocurrencies in the world: bitcoin and Ethereum

Photos that show how Tom Brady evolved into an NFL and fashion icon

$
0
0

tom brady gisele

Tom Brady is a five-time Super Bowl champion and arguably the greatest quarterback of all time.

But that is just one thing that is going well for Brady. He is also the husband of the world's highest-paid supermodel, Gisele Bündchen, and he is the third-highest-paid NFL player of all time.

Brady is now 40 years old and in addition to being an NFL icon, he has become somewhat of a fashion icon off the field. However, Brady's fashion sense had humble beginnings.

Below we take a look at how his style has evolved over the years.

This post originally appeared on Business Insider in August and has been updated.

Brady's fashion decisions certainly had humble beginnings.

Instagram Embed:
http://instagram.com/p/BXVKFWMBHo4/embed/
Width: 658px

 



Brady's high school yearbook photo reveals a nice, clean look, especially with his hair which will take on many forms over the years.

 



Before he was in the NFL, there was a time when Brady's suits weren't always tailored.

 



See the rest of the story at Business Insider

'Jumanji' just won't go away — it's No. 1 at the box office again

$
0
0

jumanji welcome to the jungle sony

  • "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" pulls off the rare feat of coming back to win the domestic box office after losing it the weekend before.
  • The movie now has a domestic total gross of $352.62 million, just under Dwayne Johnson's all-time best domestic grossing movie, "Furious 7."
  • With Sony planning to have a sequel ready by Christmas 2019, the stage may be set for a showdown with "Star Wars: Episode IX."


The remarkable box office run for "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" isn't over yet.

After falling to second place last weekend at the domestic box office with the opening of the YA franchise "Maze Runner: The Death Cure," the Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson/Kevin Hart/Jack Black actioner found its way back to first place this weekend with an estimated $11 million, according to boxofficepro.com.

This was despite coming in third place on Friday box office returns, behind "Maze Runner" and the only new release this weekend, the horror movie starring Helen Mirren, "Winchester." "Welcome to the Jungle" kicked it into gear on Saturday, winning the day with a $6 million take that powered its weekend win.

A movie finding its way back to the No. 1 spot at the box office after losing it the weekend before this late in its theatrical run is a rarity. But "Welcome to the Jungle" has been shocking the box office experts throughout its theatrical run. And it's also a testament to the movie's studio, Sony, which has continued to get behind it leading to the movie's dominance of the weak competition in January and early February.

the last jedi lucasfilm finalThe weekend win for "Welcome to the Jungle" marks the fourth out of seven weeks its been in theaters. The movie now has a total domestic gross of $352.64 million, putting it just under the highest-grossing domestic movie of Johnson's career ("Furious 7," $353 million).

Sony is definitely heading full-steam ahead on a sequel, and with plans of it being ready for release by Christmas 2019, it may face off against "Star Wars: Episode IX." Could a studio have found its kryptonite against the "Star Wars" franchise?

"Welcome to the Jungle" opened a week after "The Last Jedi" opened, stayed in second place through the end of the year, and finally topped the latest "Star Wars" movie in the new year. With the performance by The Rock's latest hit since then, it sets the stage for quite an exciting match up to end 2019 if everything works out the right way.

Also this weekend, "Maze Runner" came in second with $10.2 million. In third place was "Winchester" with $9.3 million.

SEE ALSO: The 100 best movies on Amazon Prime right now

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: A Georgetown professor explains how Martin Luther King Jr. 'has been severely whitewashed'

Former first ladies try to cheer up Melania Trump about her husband's alleged affair in biting 'SNL' sketch

$
0
0

saturday night live snl first ladies melania trump 6

  • On "Saturday Night Live," Melania Trump (played by Cecily Strong) debated whether she would attend her husband's first State of the Union speech..
  • Former first ladies appeared to give her advice, including host Natalie Portman playing Jackie Kennedy.


Melania Trump got a little help from her friends on this week's "Saturday Night Live."

In a sketch that saw a stressed-out Mrs. Trump pouting as she prepared to attend the State of the Union address, former first ladies — dead and alive — came to her to share their wisdom.

Portman, star of the movie "Jackie," appeared from a cloud of smoke as the late first lady Jackie Kennedy.

"I have come to you in your hour of need, because I know how trying being first lady can be," Portman said. "All first ladies have a platform. Yours is bullying; mine was little hats."

Trump is notoriously private and has all but disappeared from the public eye since reports of her husband President Donald Trump's alleged affair with porn star Stephanie Clifford, who also goes by the stage name Stormy Daniels.

In real life, the first lady did attend the State of the Union address — though she arrived separately from her husband, wearing an all-white pantsuit. The color has been associated with the #MeToo movement, which left people wondering if Trump was dressed in support.

melania trump white pantsuit state of the union

Portman's Kennedy tried to console Trump by saying that she wasn't the only first lady whose husband had an affair. "Jack cheated on with me Marilyn Monroe," Portman said.

"She was in 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.' Donald's girl was in, 'Guys Like It Shaved,'" Trump (played by Cecily Strong) said. "No first lady has been more humiliated than me."

Not a moment too soon, Kate McKinnon arrived as Hillary Clinton.

"Melania, I feel your pain, but you married him. And like America you had a choice, so don't choose to eat 7-11 sushi and then come to me saying, 'Something's wrong!'" McKinnon said.

saturday night live snl first ladies melania trump 9

Aidy Bryant as Martha Washington plowed her way into the conversation by putting an axe through the bedroom window. When Strong-as-Trump suggested that she skip the speech to avoid further embarrassment, Bryant reminded Trump of her duties as first lady.

"Your job is to be your husband's confidante," "to host foreign dignitaries," and "to be the beautiful woman on his arm," Bryant said.

"Yeah, that's Ivanka's territory," Strong replied.

saturday night live snl first ladies melania trump 10

Lastly, Leslie Jones joined the effort to cheer up Trump as a vegetable-loving Michelle Obama. She bragged about her "perfect relationship" with former President Barack Obama. "It's like 'The Notebook,' but black and rich," Jones said.

In the end, Trump agreed to attend the State of the Union address, but said she would quietly protest by staying seated and not clapping.

Watch the full sketch below:

SEE ALSO: Natalie Portman returns to 'SNL' to deliver another epic rap, the cast takes on the Nunes memo, and Melania gets advice from past first ladies

DON'T MISS: Natalie Portman brought her rap skills back to 'SNL' in another epic, curse-filled music video

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: Here’s why people on Twitter think Melania Trump was replaced by a body double — and why they’re wrong


Here are the extravagant rings given to Super Bowl champions over the years

$
0
0

robert kraft super bowl ring

Each year, the National Football League gives teams playing in the Super Bowl an allowance of $5,000 for each impeccably crafted, diamond-encrusted champion ring.

For 150 rings, the cost comes to $750,000. The teams foot the bill for going over-budget.

But for the victors, the value of the ring is beyond money.

"It isn't just diamond and gold," Jerry Kramer, a former Green Bay Packer player who won the first Super Bowl in 1966, told ESPN. "It's a collection of memories and moments."

Founded in 1897, Jostens has been the primary supplier of Super Bowl rings for over 50 years. The Minneapolis jeweler forges each ring by hand and personalizes it with the player's name.

Jostens provided us with photos of the Super Bowl rings they've made since Super Bowl I.

SEE ALSO: I tried Tom Brady's vegan meal-kit delivery service and learned I don't have what it takes to cook for the greatest quarterback

Super Bowl 1967: Green Bay Packers 35, Kansas City Chiefs 10



Super Bowl 1968: Green Bay Packers 33, Oakland Raiders 14



Super Bowl 1970: Kansas City Chiefs 23, Minnesota Vikings 7



See the rest of the story at Business Insider

The first teaser of 'Solo' has come out, and the 'Star Wars' movie looks visually stunning

$
0
0

Solo Lucasfilm

  • The teaser for "Solo," the young Han Solo movie, has come out.
  • From what it looks like, the movie has some powerful visuals.


The long-anticipated first look at "Solo," the "Star Wars" standalone movie looking at young Han Solo, is finally upon us.

A teaser for the movie aired during the Super Bowl on Sunday, and it didn't disappoint.

Director Ron Howard took over the reins of the project after its original directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller were fired toward the end of principal photography, and brought the project home after extensive reshoots.

From just a 46-second glance, the movie looks visually stunning as there's shadowy shots of a Star Destroyer and Alden Ehrenreich playing Han Solo looking over the Millennium Falcon. And then there's a great shot at the end showing the backs of Solo and Chewbacca.

And Donald Glover looks pretty amazing as Lando Calrissian:

Lando Solo Lucasfilm"Solo" opens in theaters May 25. The full trailer will go live on Monday.

But for now, here is the Super Bowl teaser:

SEE ALSO: The 19 most popular YouTube stars in the world

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: What 'Dilly Dilly' means — and how Bud Light came up with its viral campaign

What 'Dilly Dilly' means — and how Bud Light came up with its viral campaign

$
0
0

If you've seen or heard the phrase "Dilly Dilly" at your local pub or on social media in the last few weeks, you can thank Bud Light for turning the phrase into a cultural phenomenon. The company launched a series of ads created by the Wieden+Kennedy ad agency that has gone viral, thanks to their constant appearances during commercial breaks in NFL and college football games. 

Recently at Business Insider's IGNITION conference in New York, we got to chat with the man ultimately responsible for the "Dilly Dilly" campaign: Anheuser-Busch InBev Chief Marketing Officer Miguel Patricio. We asked him about the origin of the campaign and — with the Super Bowl looming — if the brand has any plans to make any new "Dilly Dilly" ads. Following is a transcript of the video.

Graham Flanagan: What the hell does "Dilly Dilly" mean?

Miguel Patricio: "Dilly Dilly" doesn't mean anything. That's the beauty of it. I think that we all need our moments of nonsense and fun. And I think that "Dilly Dilly," in a way, represents that. A lot of people asked me, "How did you approve that?"

[You can thank this man for the "Dilly Dilly" campaign. He's the Chief Marketing Officer of AB InBev]

To tell you the truth, we never expected this to be so successful. It didn't test that well. We did that ad, actually, because of – the new season of "Game of Thrones" coming, but when we tested, it didn't test that well. We said, "Consumers will get it."

And especially with repetition. We have a chance here for this to become big. So, we went against the research and we gave a chance to "Dilly Dilly" and we are so happy!

[The spot was created by the Wieden+Kennedy ad agency]

I think that one of the proofs of success,  nowadays, from a cultural standpoint, is when you go to Amazon and you don't do anything, there are people already selling t-shirts. Two weeks ago, I went on Amazon. There were like ten different types of "Dilly Dilly" t-shirts. I said "Yes! That's it!"

It becomes a cultural currency. 

Flanagan: You're suing all those people, right?

Patricio: No, no. We want everybody to "Dilly Dilly" in their life, so no problem. We are gonna bring more fun, more Dilly Dillys ... Super Bowl is pretty close. Maybe we'll surprise you with a Dilly Dilly soon. I don't know. Maybe!

Follow BI Video: On YouTube

Join the conversation about this story »

Tom Cruise doesn't let up on the thrilling stunts in the trailer for 'Mission: Impossible - Fallout'

$
0
0

Mission Impossible Fallout 2 Paramount

  • Tom Cruise is back for another "Mission: Impossible."
  • This time around it looks like he takes a lot of tumbles.


The first trailer for "Mission: Impossible - Fallout" aired during the Super Bowl on Sunday, and it looks like instead of one insane stunt delivered by Tom Cruise, he's going to wow us with a handful of medium-sized ones.

The sixth "Mission: Impossible" has Cruise with his familiar IMF members (played by Simon Pegg and Ving Rhames) teaming with newbies Henry Cavill, Angela Bassett, and Michelle Monaghan. Then there's the return of Rebecca Ferguson, who was the breakout star of the last movie in the franchise, "Rogue Nation."

But this time around she might not be on Cruise's side.

Check out the trailer below, which features a lot of fist fights, Cruise falling off a mountain, falling off a motorcycle, and falling off a helicopter.

Did we mention that movie is called "Fallout."

It opens in theaters July 27:

SEE ALSO: The first teaser for "Solo" has come out, and the "Star Wars" movie looks visually stunning

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un is 34 — here's how he became one of the world's scariest dictators

Danny McBride told us how he got involved in that fake 'Crocodile Dundee' movie, which was actually a $27 million ad campaign for Australian tourism

$
0
0

dundee winery

  • The internet went crazy when the trailer "Dundee: The Son of a Legend Returns" starring Danny McBride went online. 
  • Its Super Bowl trailer revealed it was all part of an elaborate ad campaign for Australian tourism.
  • Danny McBride said he had to be a part of it just to see the reaction people would have.


In late January trailers started showing up on the internet for the movie, “Dundee: The Son of a Legend Returns Home,” with Danny McBride playing the son of “Crocodile” Dundee, the title character of the 1980s hit movie

Social media instantly went into a frenzy.

The first trailer, which got over 1 million views, had McBride dressed as Dundee saying “G’day” and playing with his giant knife. The second trailer got over 2.5 million views and featured Chris Hemsworth as McBride's Australian sidekick.

By the time the “cast intro” video was released — which along with McBride and Hemsworth featured Hugh Jackman, Margot Robbie, Russell Crowe, Isla Fisher, Ruby Rose, and Liam Hemsworth — the jig was up. Australian newspaper Brisbane Times found out that this was all part of an advertising campaign for Australian tourism.

That was also revealed in the final trailer that played during the Super Bowl on Sunday.

The commercial starts off like the others, the trailer for a movie starring McBride and Hemsworth, but then Hemsworth suddenly takes McBride’s Dundee character to a winery and fancy restaurant that has the Sydney Opera House in the background (there’s even a cameo by “Crocodile” Dundee himself, actor Paul Hogan). That’s when McBride realizes this is a commercial to come to Australia.

McBride couldn’t resist taking the job just to see how people would react

McBride said he was offered the campaign last fall and that the plan was always to do the promotion as a fake Dundee movie that would culminate with a reveal during the Super Bowl that it all was just a commercial for Australian tourism.

He instantly jumped on. Like the Mountain Dew videos he’s done (and the hilarious one for Southern Comfort), he loved the idea of coming in on an idea and adding his style of comedy. Not to mention getting the chance to mess with people.

“It wasn't like I was looking to do a Super Bowl commercial, but I just thought the concept of this was just too funny to see what people's reaction would be like,” McBride told Business Insider. “I just sat back and watched the whole thing unfold.”

The trailers were so convincing that even one of McBride’s sisters reached out to him wanting to know why he didn’t tell her he was doing a reboot of “Crocodile Dundee.”

“My sister was pissed off,” McBride said. “She texted me, 'What's up?' and I'm like 'With what?' and she's like, 'This Dundee movie, you didn't tell me about this!' And I was just like, 'I'll talk to you about it later.'" 

The week-long shoot that was done last Thanksgiving was a campaign directed to American audiences to make Australia one of their vacation destinations in the coming years. The campaign cost $27 million, according to a Tourism Australia press release sent out Sunday.

Dundee_MoviePoster_FinalLooking back on the attention the fake Dundee movie got, McBride admits he’s a little surprised how many people were into the idea.

“I thought, personally, with the current state of movies, people for sure would assume, like, 'What a terrible idea for a movie,’” McBride said. “And there were definitely people who thought that, but there were also people who were into the idea. I thought for a second, 'Maybe I was too harsh, this would be a cool movie.'"

But don’t expect a real son of Dundee movie coming soon. McBride has a better idea for a movie starring he and Hemsworth.

“Chris and I had never worked before and we had a blast on this, so who knows, maybe me and him can come up with something to do together — maybe we'll be the children of ‘Mad Max,’” McBride said.

Watch the “Dundee” Super Bowl commercial below:

SEE ALSO: Danny McBride says John Carpenter has been involved in "every step" of the new "Halloween" movie — and may even do its score

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: 5 common 'facts' about Earth that everyone gets wrong

Trump spent Super Bowl Sunday with cheerleaders at his exclusive Mar-a-Lago resort — and left the lavish party early

$
0
0

donald trump super bowl cheerleaders women

President Donald Trump spent his second Super Bowl in office at his exclusive Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida.

Just like last year, he and first lady Melania Trump hosted a lavish party at the private club, where cheerleaders and a marching band livened up the festivities.

But the first couple left the party early. Here's how they spent Super Bowl Sunday:

SEE ALSO: Only people in DC got to see a bizarre Super Bowl commercial with a Trump impersonator and the Redskins' quarterback

DON'T MISS: See the party where Trump watched the Super Bowl last year

The Florida Atlantic University Marching Band came to Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. They performed "Hail to the Chief," "Boogie Wonderland," and "Shut Up and Dance."

Source: White House pool report



The school's cheerleaders were there, too.



Before the game started, Trump opted out of the traditional presidential interview and instead released a statement honoring members of the armed forces. "We hold them in our hearts and thank them for our freedom as we proudly stand for the national anthem," he said, in a thinly veiled shot at NFL players kneeling during the national anthem.

Source: Business Insider



See the rest of the story at Business Insider

I tried 'Dry January' for the second time, and it was terrible again — but not because I craved alcohol

$
0
0

water

  • I hated doing Dry January last year, so, naturally, I tried it again.
  • Last year it gave me insomnia, but this time I was more aware of the sugar I was craving.
  • Research has shown there are biological links between alcohol and sugar consumption, with many alcohol-dependent people having a preference for sweet things.
  • Studies have also shown sugar may actually be addictive.
  • The idea that I could be making my body dependent on things that are bad for me put my drinking habits into perspective.
  • I finished the month with the goal of at least thinking about how much I drink from now on.


Last year, I tried Dry January for the first time, and it wreaked havoc on my sleeping pattern. I vowed never to try it again.

Except I did, and gave up booze again for a month at the start of 2018.

I don't really know what I was thinking considering how miserable it made me last time, but after a particularly heavy December, I went back on my word.

And I certainly wasn't alone. According to government data, 3.1 million people tried to give up alcohol this year, with many going into the new year with the plan of drinking less to salvage their livers and wallets.

Since Dry Jan's conception in 2013, results have looked fairly promising, with research showing about 71% of participants tend to complete the whole month, and about 57% drink less overall six months later — so it seemed worth another shot.

After my second attempt, I found a few things were still true from last year: 1. I certainly drink too much; 2. Very few bars in London know how to serve a lime and soda properly; and 3. I didn't manage to save any money. Also, my enthusiasm ran out by the 27th of the month.

Again, I found my sleep wasn't great. Health experts I spoke to last year told me this could be a sign of withdrawal. Apparently, if your body is used to being put into a relaxed state by alcohol, it may struggle to get to that state for a while without being medicated.

However, the new thing I noticed this time around was that I started to crave sugar.

I already have a sweet tooth, but I found it even more difficult to satisfy over January. I'd find myself buying extra chocolates or biscuits over lunch to snack on through the afternoons — something I do anyway — but it would rarely be enough.

At first I thought it was just because my body was used to the high sugar content of alcoholic drinks, and was thus seeking it from different places. For reference, a small glass of wine can have 2-3% of your daily intake of sugar in it, but if you're drinking spirits with sugary mixers this can jump to 60% in a single cocktail.

However, addiction research has shown there could be deeper biological link than that.

There is some evidence for sugar being addictive. Consuming sugary foods leads to our brains releasing dopamine — the reward hormone that makes us feel good. Researchers have concluded this could be enough of a reason to become addicted to sugar, because we chase that happy feeling and know we can replicate it easily with the sweet things.

Alcohol tends to have the same effect, making our brains release dopamine in the short term. But alcohol is also a depressant, and this happy feeling only lasts for so long. For regular drinkers, it can take more and more alcohol over time to reach the stage of the dopamine release, which is one explanation for why people continue to drink too much.

One study, published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, looked into the connection between sugar and alcohol, namely that many alcohol-dependent people have a preference for sweet things, particularly foods with high sugar content.

According to the study, the neuro-biological pathways of drugs — like alcohol — and sugar addiction involve similar areas of the brain. Other research supports this, such as one study which found that women with a history of food dependence or addiction showed high levels of brain activity in regions associated with drug and alcohol cravings when they were shown pictures of a chocolate milkshake.

Another hallmark of addiction is withdrawal. People who are dependent on sugar can experience withdrawal-like symptoms when they try to give it up. These include anxiety, shaking, and obsessively thinking about sugary foods.

If you cut out sugar, you may not experience the same withdrawal symptoms as if you cut out drugs or alcohol, but the cravings you'll get are a sign that your brain chemistry has adapted to your lifestyle, which is slightly concerning.

The idea that I could be making my body dependent on things that are bad for me put my drinking habits into perspective.

Last year, after a couple of weeks, I was back to my old ways without thinking much about my sober experience.

This year, though, I've been much more aware of how much I'm drinking, and what I'm drinking, simply because I don't want to slip back into my habit of weekend binges just for the sake of it. The hangovers haven't been worth it since I turned 26.

I'm not an addict, and I know I drink less than many of my peers. But if I want to be more aware of my own health, perhaps looking around my social circles to dictate what's "normal" isn't as good an idea as listening to what my body is saying.

SEE ALSO: I tried 'Dry January' for the first time, and all I got was insomnia

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: Watch Tony Robbins bring someone to tears in a one-on-one motivational session


15 hilariously scathing reviews of movies that won the Oscar for best picture

$
0
0

argo

Not all best-picture winners are loved by critics.

In the eyes of some critics, the Academy has made some poor decisions throughout the ceremony's history — to put it lightly.

For a fun trip down memory lane, we collected the most scathing reviews of movies that won best picture throughout the years. And they are pretty amazing.

While not all of the movies listed are "bad" best picture winners (in our minds), some critics thought they were either terrible, just mediocre, or in some way undeserving of such a high honor.

For some films — like 2015 winner "Birdman," and 2005 winner "Crash" — it was hard to choose which horrible review to feature. For others, like 2009 winner "Slumdog Millionaire," most reviews were positive, but one bad review stood out.

Here are the most scathing reviews of best picture winners:

SEE ALSO: Here are the 17 biggest Oscar snubs of 2018

"Grievously doting and squeamishly evasive."

The Washington Post on "Gandhi," the 1983 best-picture winner. 



"Not a great film by any standard, this is a western for people who are completely ignorant about the genre."

TV Guide on "Dances With Wolves," the 1991 best-picture winner. 



"So afraid to dredge up debate that when Forrest is handed a mic at an antiwar rally, someone unplugs the speakers so we can't hear him - fitting for a movie with nothing to say."

LA Weekly on "Forrest Gump," the 1995 best-picture winner. 



See the rest of the story at Business Insider

7 things you can do right now to reduce your risk of high blood pressure

$
0
0

blood pressure

High blood pressure kills — and it kills quietly.

There aren't any obvious signs (other than a cuff reading) that a person's blood pressure is dangerously high, which is why many call hypertension the "silent killer."

It can be tough to see outward signs of pressure building up in a person's blood vessels until it's too late and the extra stress on arteries leads to a heart attack, a stroke, or heart failure.

In 2013, the problem contributed to more than 1,000 deaths in the US every day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Recently, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology lowered the bar for what they consider high blood pressure to a cuff reading above 130/80, down from 140/90.

The new guidelines mean nearly half of adults in the US — 46% — should lower their blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association.

Here are some tips on how to do it.

SEE ALSO: Doctors say they've figured out how often you need to work out to offset the effects of sitting all day

Blood pressure is measured in two numbers.

The top number is your systolic pressure, or the amount of pressure in your blood vessels when your heart beats. It ideally should remain below 120.

The bottom number is your diastolic pressure, or the amount of pressure in your blood vessels when your heart rests between beats. It should stay below 80.



If you want to lower your blood pressure, spend some time with family and friends — or yourself.

Stress contributes to blood pressure, so enjoying time relaxing with family or friends is a great way to lower your risk of heart problems.

The Mayo Clinic even suggests taking 15 to 20 minutes a day to simply "sit quietly and breathe deeply."

And being thankful is also great for your heart. A 2015 study found that patients with heart failure who spent more time appreciating life and giving thanks were healthier.

"It seems that a more grateful heart is indeed a more healthy heart," said Paul Mills, one of the study's authors. "Gratitude journaling is an easy way to support cardiac health."



Jump around.

A bit of movement can also boost heart health.

When you're more physically active, the heart doesn't have to work as hard to pump blood around the body.

And you don't have to be a pro athlete to reap all-star benefits from exercising. A recent study found that people who start high-intensity aerobic exercise in middle age can reverse some of the dangerous and deadly effects of a life spent sitting in a chair or on a couch.

Researchers already knew that a lifetime of exercising four or five days a week helps keep a heart healthy. But the new findings suggest that even a person who shunned exercise for decades can change their ways later in life and become part of the heart-healthy crew.



See the rest of the story at Business Insider

This is the full schedule for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang

$
0
0

Winter Olympics PyeongChang

  • The 2018 Winter Olympics start Thursday and end on Sunday, February 25.
  • The Olympic Games will be hosted in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
  • Winter Olympic sports include ice hockey, cross-country skiing, and bobsled.
  • You can see the full schedule of events below.


The 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony will kick off at the Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium in South Korea on Friday.

The show begins at 8 p.m. local time (11 a.m. GMT or 6 a.m. ET) and will be broadcast in more than 200 countries and regions.

However, there are events you can follow and watch even before the opening ceremony hits your screen.

Here's the full Winter Olympics 2018 schedule and event calendar, including qualification rounds and heats:

Thursday, February 8

Curling — Mixed doubles round robin

Ski Jumping — Qualification

Friday, February 9

Opening ceremony

2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Curling — Mixed doubles round robin

Figure Skating — Men's and pairs

Freestyle Skiing — Qualifying, men's and women's moguls

Saturday, February 10

Biathlon — Women's 7.5km sprint

Cross-Country Skiing — Women's 7.5km skiathlon

Curling — Mixed doubles round robin

Women's Hockey — Preliminary round

Luge — Men's heat races

Short Track — Qualification: women's 3000m and 500m relay, men's 1500m

Ski Jumping — Normal hill

Snowboarding — Men's slopestyle qualifying

Speed Skating — Women's 3000m

Sunday, February 11

Alpine Skiing — Men's downhill

Biathlon — Men's 10km sprint

Cross-Country Skiing — Men's 15km skiathlon

Curling — Mixed doubles round robin

Figure Skating — Short dance, ladies short program, pairs free skate

Freestyle Skiing — Women's moguls

Women's Hockey — Preliminary matches

Luge — Men's heat races

Snowboarding — Men's slopestyle final, women's slopestyle

Speed Skating — Men's 5000m

Monday, February 12

Alpine Skiing — Women's giant slalom

Alpine skiing

Biathlon — Men's and women's pursuit events

Curling — Mixed doubles semifinals

Figure Skating — Men's and ladies free skate, ice dance free dance

Freestyle Skiing — Men's moguls

Women's Hockey — Preliminary matches

Luge — Women's heat races

Ski Jumping — Women's competition

Snowboarding — Women's slopestyle final, women's halfpipe qualifying

Speed Skating — Women's 1500m

Tuesday, February 13

Alpine Skiing — Men's alpine combined

Cross-Country Skiing — Men's and women's individual sprint finals

Curling — Mixed doubles bronze and gold medal matches

Women's Hockey — Preliminary matches

Luge — Women's heat races

Short Track — Women's 500m final, men's 1000m qualifying, men's 5000m relay qualifying

Snowboarding — Women's halfpipe final, men's halfpipe

Speed Skating — Men's 1500m

Wednesday, February 14

Alpine Skiing — Women's slalom

Biathlon — Women's 15km individual

Curling — Men's and women's round robin

Figure Skating — Pairs short program

Men's Hockey — Preliminary round

Snowboarding — Men's halfpipe final

Snowboard halfpipe

Speed Skating — Women's 1000m

Thursday, February 15

Alpine Skiing — Men's super-G

Biathlon — Men's 20km individual

Cross-Country Skiing — Women's 10km individual

Curling — Men's and women's round robin

Figure Skating — Pairs free skate

Freestyle skiing — Women's aerials qualifying

Women's hockey — Preliminary matches

Men's hockey — Preliminary matches

Luge — Team relay competition

Skeleton — Men's competition: heat races

Snowboarding — Men's cross

Speed Skating — Men's 10,000m

Friday, February 16

Cross-Country Skiing — Men's 15km individual

Curling — Men's and women's round robin

Figure Skating — Men's short programs

Freestyle Skiing — Women's aerials final

Men's Hockey — Preliminary matches

Ice hockey

Ski Jumping — Men's large hill qualifying

Snowboarding — Women's cross

Speed Skating — Women's 5000m

Saturday, February 17

Alpine Skiing — Women's super-G

Biathlon — Women's 12.5km mass start

Cross-Country Skiing — Women's 4x5km relay

Curling — Men's and women's round robin

Figure Skating — Men's short program final

Freestyle Skiing — Women's slopestyle qualifying, final; men's aerials qualifying

Men's Hockey — Preliminary matches

Women's Hockey — Two knockout round matches

Short Track — Men's 1500m, women's 1000m

Skeleton — Women's heat races

Ski Jumping — Men's large hill

Sunday, February 18

Alpine Skiing — Men's giant slalom

Biathlon — Men's 15km mass start

Bobsled — Two-man sled heat races

Cross-Country Skiing — Men's 4x10km relay

Curling — Men's and women's round robin

Freestyle Skiing — Men's slopestyle qualifying, final; men's aerials final

Men's Hockey — Preliminary matches

Women's Hockey — Classification matches

Speed Skating — Women's 500m, men's team pursuit qualifying

Monday, February 19

Bobsled — Two-man heat races

Curling — Men's and women's round robin

Figure Skating — Ice dancers

Freestyle Skiing — Women's halfpipe qualifying

Women's Hockey — Semifinals

Ski Jumping — Team competition

Snowboarding — Women's big air qualifying

Speed Skating — Women's team pursuit qualifying

Tuesday, February 20

Biathlon — Mixed relay

Bobsled — Women's heat races

Bobsled

Curling — Men's and women's round robin

Figure Skating — Ice dance, free dance

Freestyle Skiing — Women's halfpipe final, men's halfpipe qualifying

Men's Hockey — Knockout rounds

Women's Hockey — Classification matches

Nordic Combined — Large hill competition

Short Track — Women's 1000m qualifying, men's 500m qualifying, women's 3000m relay final

Wednesday, February 21

Alpine Skiing — Women's downhill

Bobsled — Women's heat races

Cross-Country Skiing — Men's and women's sprint semifinals

Curling — Men's and women's round robin

Figure Skating — Ladies short program

Freestyle Skiing — Men's cross

Men's Hockey — Quarterfinals

Snowboarding — Men's big air qualifying

Speed Skating — Men's and women's team pursuit finals

Thursday, February 22

Alpine Skiing — Men's slalom

Biathlon — Women's 4x6km relay

Curling — Men's semifinals

Freestyle Skiing — Men's halfpipe final

Women's Hockey — Bronze and gold medal matches

Nordic Combined — Team competition

Short Track — Men's 500m finals, women's 1000m finals, men's 5000m relay

Snowboarding — Men's and women's parallel giant slalom qualifying

Friday, February 23

Alpine Skiing — Women's alpine combined

Biathlon — Men's 4x7.7km relay

Curling — Men's and women's semifinals

Figure Skating — Ladies free skate

Freestyle Skiing — Women's cross

Men's Hockey — Semifinal matches

Snowboarding — Women's big air final

Speed Skating — Men's 1000m final

Saturday, February 24

Alpine Skiing — Team event

Bobsled — Four-man competition heat races

Cross-Country Skiing — Men's 50km mass start

Curling — Men's gold and silver match, women's bronze match

Men's Hockey — Bronze medal match

Snowboarding — Men's big air final, men's and women's giant parallel slalom finals

Speed Skating — Men's and women's mass start

Sunday, February 25

Bobsled — Four-man heat races

Cross-Country Skiing — Women's 30km mass start

Curling — Women's gold medal match

Figure Skating — Exhibition gala

Men's Hockey — Gold medal match

Closing ceremonies

SEE ALSO: The Olympic Village will be stocked with 37 condoms per athlete — and it could be because of Tinder

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: Why Shaq turned down being on the cover of a Wheaties box twice

Hollywood stars slam Quentin Tarantino after Uma Thurman's account of mistreatment on the set of 'Kill Bill'

$
0
0

Uma Thurman

  • In an interview with The New York Times, actress Uma Thurman said Quentin Tarantino, who directed her in "Kill Bill," made her do a stunt she wasn't comfortable performing.
  • The stunt resulted in a car crash, and Thurman suffered injuries from it. 
  • Thurman also said Tarantino spat on her and choked her in order to get a better performance.
  • Women in Hollywood and other celebrities have come forward in her support, criticizing Tarantino for his techniques. 

 

Over the weekend, Uma Thurman accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault. She also said that Quentin Tarantino, who directed her in "Pulp Fiction" and "Kill Bill" (both produced by Weinstein), mistreated her on set.

Thurman's story inspired celebrities to criticize Tarantino for his tactics, including actress Jessica Chastain who wrote on Twitter, "How many images of women in media do we celebrate that showcase abuse? When did this become normalized 'entertainment'?"

In an interview with The New York Times, Thurman shared a video of a car stunt on the set of "Kill Bill" that she said Tarantino pressured her to do. Thurman said the stunt resulted in a concussion and injured knees for her, because the car crashed. Thurman provided a video of the crash to the Times.

Thurman also said that during shooting Tarantino spat in her face and strangled her with chains to get the performance he wanted out of her. 

(Tarantino did not respond to requests for comment from the Times, and has not publicly commented since.)

After the interview was published, Hollywood stars shared their thoughts on Tarantino's tactics:

SEE ALSO: Uma Thurman finally unloads on Harvey Weinstein and Quentin Tarantino in a harrowing account

Jessica Chastain

 



Reese Witherspoon

 



Judd Apatow

 



See the rest of the story at Business Insider

After fan backlash, Justin Timberlake explained his decision to perform with a projection of Prince at the Super Bowl

$
0
0

justin timberlake

  • Justin Timberlake explained his controversial decision to perform with a projection of Prince at the Super Bowl halftime show, during a live broadcast of "The Tonight Show" on Sunday.
  • Prince fans reacted negatively to the tribute because the late artist once described similar digital editing as "the most demonic thing imaginable."

 

Justin Timberlake appeared on a live broadcast of "The Tonight Show," after his Super Bowl halftime show performance Sunday night, and explained his controversial decision to perform a Prince tribute at the show. 

Timberlake drew criticism for playing Prince's "I Would Die 4 U" with a projection of the late artist on a towering sheet behind him. Though the tribute wasn't exactly the same as a reported plan for a "Prince hologram," it didn't sit well with Prince fans

Displeased fans cited a 1998 interview Prince gave with Guitar World, in which Prince explicitly opposed using digital editing to bring a deceased artist into a performance, calling it "the most demonic thing imaginable."

justin timberlakeIn an interview with Jimmy Fallon following the performance, Timberlake explained his Prince tribute by saying that the late artist was "the pinnacle of musicianship," and that doing the tribute in Prince's hometown of Minneapolis was "a moment" for him.

"When we decided that the serendipity and synergy that we would be in Minneapolis and that, you know, he's such a special thing here, aside from what he is all over the world, I just felt like I wanted to do something for this city and something for him that would be the ultimate homage to what I consider the G.O.A.T. [Greatest of All Time] of musicians," Timberlake said.

Timberlake then turned to Questlove, the leader of The Roots and the "Tonight Show" band, calling the drummer "a gatekeeper on Prince" and seeking a "thumbs up" for the performance. Questlove responded, simply, "It was dope."

Timberlake went on to describe the process of putting the tribute together: "We got the actual vocal stems from 'I Would Die 4 U,' the actual recordings, and then we got uncut footage from his performance of it in 'Purple Rain.' Somehow, some way, by the grace of probably Prince looking down on us, it synced up. It was like this crazy serendipitous moment. I just wanted to use that opportunity to do something special for this city, but most of all, for my favorite musician of all time."

Watch the interview below: 

SEE ALSO: Justin Timberlake used a projection of Prince for his Super Bowl halftime show — and people are furious

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: An exercise scientist explains what everyone gets wrong about stretching

Viewing all 116539 articles
Browse latest View live




Latest Images