Hippie millionaire gave away fortune, tried to land chopper at White House

The Verge, his wife explained that Wilhite passed away due to COVID, but she added that he was surrounded by his family when he died.The GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) wasn’t actually created for the thing it’s mostly used for in the modern era. Instead of internet memes, Wilhite invented the format as a solo project to create high quality visuals in colour, back when the internet speeds weren’t conducive to sending enormous files.His wife, Kathaleen, told The Verge, “He invented GIF all by himself — he actually did that at home and brought it into work after he perfected it.

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Manori Ravindran International EditorTurkish writer-director Cenk Ertürk has signed with CAA for representation in all areas.The Istanbul-based Ertürk made his debut with “Noah Land,” which he developed as a Cannes Cinéfondation resident in 2016, and ultimately premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2019, where it won awards for best screenplay and best actor in the international category. The wins were a first for a Turkish project at the New York festival.The film follows an ailing father and son who travel to a village where the former grew up in order to carry out his dying wish to be buried under a particular tree.

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Michael Strahan has been absent from Good Morning America for the past few weeks and his fans can't wait to see him back on their screens.MORE: Michael Strahan makes heartbreaking confession about high schoolThe former football star took to Instagram at the start of the week to share footage from inside his home.In the fun video, Michael was seen sitting in his living room in New York unboxing a figurine of his head made out of cheese.VIDEO: Michael Strahan shares rare glimpse inside New York home"I just became a cheesehead… literally LOLOL! Thanks Sarah Cheese Lady for sending this," he wrote.MORE: Michael Strahan sparks conversation with star-studded new photoMORE: Michael Strahan goes public with surprising past strugglesFans were quick to comment, with many asking about his time away from the popular daytime show. "Miss seeing you on GMA," one wrote, while another commented: "When are you coming back on GMA, miss seeing you." A third added: "We miss you in the morning, hope all is well." A fourth remarked: "Miss seeing you on GMA."Michael is no doubt enjoying some well-deserved time off from work, and spending quality time with his loved-ones.A post shared by michaelstrahan (@michaelstrahan)Michael Strahan's latest video caused fans to ask when he will be returning to GMAThe former sports star is a regular co-anchor on the program, alongside Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos.MORE: Michael Strahan delights fans after revealing 'mystery woman'MORE: Robin Roberts inundated with prayers as she shares health updateDuring his absence, T.J.

collection can be found in Columbia University’s Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, which become fully accessible to researchers in the next year or so.In an interview with TheWrap, Maitland and Glassman discussed the challenges of telling Brody’s story, the crucial letter they almost didn’t open, and the message they hope audiences will take away from “Dear Mr. Brody.”How did you come across the letters, and what was the path from that discovery to “Dear Mr. Brody”?Melissa Robyn Glassman: I used to work for [executive producer] Ed Pressman.

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st birthday that he’d give away most of his $25 million to anyone who asked — as a gift for the needy, a sign of rich-in-life contentment (he’d just gotten married), and a down payment on more love in a wartorn, unequal world.The largely forgotten story of the “hippie millionaire,” whose Scarsdale home, phone line, and Manhattan business address (all given out freely by Brody) were flooded with recipient hopefuls, is only part of the weird, wonderful, and woeful retelling that is Keith Maitland’s engrossing documentary “Dear Mr. Brody.” Maitland’s previous film “Tower,” which heart-stoppingly recounted the University of Texas campus killings in 1966, remains one of the best documentaries of the past decade, and as another imaginative slice of history, memory, and contemporary applicability, this one is a more than worthy follow-up.Even if you’re unfamiliar with this blip in the timeline of eccentric beneficence, paying attention to the last 50 years would tell you that Brody’s pie-in-the-sky mission to change the world didn’t pan out.

Wyatte Grantham-Philips editorThe Barbie world has officially found its way to Shondaland, as legendary television producer and writer Shonda Rhimes earned her own doll replica on Tuesday.As part of Barbie’s International Women’s Day celebration this year, the brand honored 12 female role models from around the world “with one-of-a-kind dolls in their likeness” — including Rhimes.“I have my own Barbie! Proud to be among the 12 amazing women, all of which are breaking barriers in their respective careers,” Rhimes wrote on Instagram.In images shared by both Barbie and Rhimes of the dolls, the Shondaland founder wears the same outfit from her November 2021 Variety cover, with a flowing rainbow skirt and heart-adorned blue sweater. A post shared by Shonda Rhimes (@shondarhimes)Rhimes also commented on the significance of young children having role models (and dolls) that look like them.“The idea that there are dolls out there that can look like you and feel like you and give you the ability to imagine yourself in a different world, in a different way, in a way that maybe you only secretly dreamed, or thought was impossible in real life, I think that is incredibly important,” Rhimes stated to media.Barbie’s 12 role models honored this International Women’s Day hailed from a range of industries — including entertainment, STEM, education and more.The most recent lineup follows Barbie’s 2018 launch of the “Dream Gap Project,” stemming from Mattel-funded New York University research, which found that young girls were less likely to raise their hand for leadership positions.

Michael Strahan has been away from the Good Morning America studios for the past few days, and fans are hoping to see him back very soon.MORE: Michael Strahan sparks conversation with star-studded new photoAlthough no reason has been given for the former footballer's absence, it is most likely that he is enjoying some time off.While the TV favorite has been keeping a relatively low profile on social media, he did recently share an inspiring quote to motivate his followers on Instagram.VIDEO: GMA's Michael Strahan shares glimpse inside his New York homeThe message read: "If you fear failure, you're already considering it an option." Fans were quick to comment, with one writing: "Love this," while another wrote: "Thanks I needed this." A third added: "All of this is so true, thanks Michael."MORE: Michael Strahan goes public with surprising past strugglesMORE: Michael Strahan delights fans after revealing 'mystery woman'Although Michael hasn't been on GMA of late, his co-stars Lara Spencer and T.J. Holmes have been keeping his seat warm instead.Away from work, the star enjoys nothing more than spending time with his children.

EXCLUSIVE: Courtney Henggeler (Cobra Kai, Mom) has signed on to star alongside Joel Edgerton, Callum Turner, Jack Mulhern, Sam Strike, Luke Slattery, Thomas Elms, Tom Varey, Bruce Herbelin-Earle, Wil Coban and Hadley Robinson in The Boys in the Boat, director George Clooney’s latest film for MGM, Spyglass Media Group and Smokehouse Pictures.

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