Key Events and Discoveries
Mangione, 26, whose last known address was in Honolulu, was identified as a person of interest in Thompson's shooting in midtown Manhattan last week. He was arrested on December 9 in a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on firearms charges after an employee recognized him from photos the NYPD had circulated nationwide. The employee promptly called local police.According to the criminal complaint, Mangione allegedly gave a responding officer a New Jersey driver's license with a false name. As the officer "checked the information through the dispatch center," another officer noticed Mangione's unusual behavior. Mangione allegedly "became quiet and started to shake." Officers couldn't find any information from the New Jersey license he provided. They informed him that he was under "official police investigation" and would be arrested if he lied about his identity. Mangione then allegedly revealed his true identity as Luigi Mangione with a birth date of May 6, 1998. When asked why he lied, he allegedly said, "I clearly shouldn't have."Responding officers questioned the suspect who was acting suspiciously and was carrying multiple fraudulent IDs as well as a U.S. passport. He was also carrying a firearm and suppressor, "consistent with the weapon used in the murder," and a manifesto against health care companies. Police believe Mangione used a so-called "ghost gun" that he may have made from a 3D printer. The criminal complaint alleges that both the pistol, described as having a "metal slide and a plastic handle with a metal threaded barrel," and silencer were 3D-printed. The pistol had "one loaded Glock magazine with six nine-millimeter full metal jacket rounds," and during a search of Mangione's backpack, police also allegedly found "one loose nine-millimeter hollow point round."An image of the suspect sought in the December 4 shooting of CEO Brian Thompson was also presented. Thompson, 50, a father of two from Minnesota, was fatally shot outside the New York Midtown Hilton hotel on December 4 in what police called a "brazen, targeted attack." The shooter fled the scene on an electric Citibike he rode into Central Park. When caught on videotape exiting Central Park, he was still riding the bike but no longer carrying the backpack. NYPD detectives scoured the park and found the backpack on Saturday, December 7, containing a Tommy Hilfiger jacket and Monopoly money.The manifesto, the handwritten document officers allegedly found on Mangione when he was apprehended, "speaks to both his motivation and mindset," as stated by Tisch. Tisch did not reveal the exact contents of the manifesto. Kenny hinted that it seems Mangione "has some ill will towards corporate America." A source told PEOPLE that it assailed the health care industry.Authorities also discovered engravings on bullet casings found at the scene with the words "deny," "defend," and "depose." This is similar to the phrase "delay, deny, defend" used to describe the industry's strategy of rejecting claims, which was also the title of a 2010 book by Rutgers University professor Jay Feinman.Mangione grew up in Towson, Maryland. PEOPLE confirms he was the high school valedictorian at the Gilman School, a prestigious boys prep school in Baltimore. PEOPLE also confirms he has both a bachelor's and master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania. In 2016, Mangione founded Penn's Game Research and Development Environment, a club also known as UPGRADE.This is a developing story and will continue to be updated.A Golden Globe Nominee's Journey of Motherhood and Celebration
Erin Foster's Unique Celebration
Erin humorously mentioned that she's currently celebrating by pumping breast milk and having a cup of coffee. She added that tonight is a 20th Century Studios party for those with overall deals at the studio, where they'll surely have more to celebrate. Her husband, Simon Tikhman, is a very celebratory person who likes to slow down and enjoy moments. So, they'll likely have a glass of wine together and reflect on how far they've come.
The 10-episode series, Nobody Wants This, which started streaming on September 26, follows the budding romance between newly single rabbi Noah (Adam Brody) and sex podcaster Joanne (Kristen Bell). They face a slew of naysayers who doubt their relationship will work. The show's concept was born in 2019 when Erin, daughter of Grammy-winning producer David Foster, was in the midst of converting to Judaism after meeting Simon. The couple got engaged in 2019 and met at a Los Angeles gym in 2018.
Tikhman's Perspective on the Show's Success
When asked how Tikhman felt about seeing the show take off, Foster shared that it's been a "crazy thing" for him. She said he's proud of her and her sister together and seeing their journey on the show. He's not one to always be in the center of attention but is very proud. Judaism has been a big part of his life with immigrant parents, and for Erin to convert was a huge honor for his family. Now, seeing a show that shines a positive light on Jewish culture and people makes him especially proud.
Nobody Wants This can be streamed on Netflix, allowing viewers to enjoy this captivating story of love and cultural exploration.
Unraveling Michael Nouri's Career Journey
Flashdance: A Career Turning Point
In 1983, Michael Nouri starred in 'Flashdance', a movie that grossed over $200 million at the box office. It was his third film after 1969's 'Goodbye, Columbus' (where he had an uncredited appearance) and 1981's 'Gangster Wars'. This movie seemed to open up a world of opportunities for him. As he explained on the Dec. 9 episode of Steve Kmetko's 'Still Here' podcast, "After Flashdance, that was the time to strike while the iron was hot." But fate had other plans. Billy Friedkin got in touch with him, offering a role in his new movie with Barbara Hershey called 'Sea Trial', which was set to be filmed at 20th Century Fox. However, the movie was shelved, and the momentum from 'Flashdance' dissipated.It was a moment of setback, but Nouri didn't give up. While in Tokyo promoting 'Flashdance', he received a call from his agent informing him that Steven Bochco was interested in having him in a series called 'Bay City Blues'. This series lasted for 13 episodes and had a cast that included Sharon Stone. Nouri realized the importance of keeping the momentum going after a big hit. "The huge momentum that Flashdance created, you just want to keep it going," he said. "Hopefully, when you have one big hit, you want to follow it up with something else, something equally good or better, just to keep you out there."
Despite his efforts, Nouri found himself moving on to a succession of TV shows, independent movies, and various other projects. He called it a "psychological and emotional adjustment", but also acknowledged that as a man, he had more opportunities than "women of a certain age", which he was "grateful" for.
From Big Hits to Diverse Roles
In the 2000s, Nouri had recurring roles on series like 'The O.C.', 'Damages', and 'NCIS'. Recently, he appeared on 'Yellowstone'. His career also included stints on Broadway, such as in the 1995 production of 'Victor/Victoria' starring Julie Andrews. Nouri described his journey, saying, "I went through a period of playing dads, now granddads, senators, statesmen, and so on, which I am very grateful for. The phone is still ringing. I have wonderful agents who are keeping me out there."Even in recent times, he recently auditioned for "Bradley Cooper's new movie". He emphasized the importance of putting ego aside and being grateful for what comes his way. "People say, 'You have to audition?' And the answer is, yes. I have to do that. I have to put my nerves aside and just be grateful for what comes my way."
Michael Nouri's career is a testament to his resilience and adaptability. From the heights of 'Flashdance' to a diverse range of roles on both the small and big screens, he has continued to make his mark in the entertainment industry.