
In a wide-ranging interview, Terrence Howard lavishes praise on Robert Downey Jr., saying Downey didn’t play Iron Man so much as become Tony Stark and earned a career comeback through grit and craft. Howard also applauds Jeff Bridges for his calm presence and reflects on on-set humility, industry etiquette and the importance of life experience to inform performances. He frames career longevity as a mix of talent, thick skin, humility and self-belief, and recounts how taking things personally can derail opportunities. Howard also discusses feeling like an outsider at times and how small social cues on sets can affect reputations.

In a candid recounting, Terrence Howard describes being cut from early appearances on The Cosby Show and confronting Bill Cosby in person, who advised him that in show business you should “let somebody call you” rather than announce roles. Howard...

Joe Lonsdale, co‑founder of Palantir, reflects on how recruiting for tech talent has transformed from modest signing bonuses to multi‑million‑dollar offers, driven largely by AI‑enhanced talent identification. He notes that in 2008‑2009 firms like Facebook and Google began handing out $150,000...