Ben Stiller
Coverage of Ben Stiller in the Nexus archive.
- CMO Laura Jones explains the insight behind its "Bananas" campaign, which was a winner at the 2026 Cannes Lions
Instacart's CMO Laura Jones discussed the 'Bananas' campaign, which won Silver and Bronze Lions at the 2026 Cannes Lions Festival. The campaign addressed customer concerns about online grocery quality, particularly for items like bananas, leading to the Preference Picker tool for detailed order customization. The campaign featured a Super Bowl commercial starring Ben Stiller and Benson Boone, directed by Spike Jonze.
- The Knicks are auctioning a pair of courtside tickets. The current bid is half a million dollars.
The New York Knicks are auctioning two courtside tickets for their 2026 NBA Finals Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs, with the current bid reaching $500,000—12 times the fair-market value of $40,000. Proceeds will benefit The Garden of Dreams Foundation, and the auction closes Sunday at 5 p.m.
- Stephen A. Smith calls out heated political rhetoric after WHCD security scare
Stephen A. Smith recounted the panic at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after a security scare involving gunfire outside the Washington Hilton. The incident, which stopped short of reaching the ballroom, prompted Smith to criticize political rhetoric and conspiracy theories while calling for improved security measures.
- Ben Stiller's three-word post about the Knicks sparked a firestorm after White House security scare
Ben Stiller's tweet 'Got it done' sparked controversy after a White House security scare, as users misinterpreted it as related to the incident. The tweet actually celebrated the New York Knicks' playoff win, but the timing led to rapid online backlash before context was clarified.
- Ben Stiller faces huge backlash for 'Got it done' post after Trump shooting attempt - despite real reason for his message
Ben Stiller faced significant backlash for posting 'Got it done' following a shooting attempt on Donald Trump, though he clarified there was a legitimate reason for his message. The post was perceived as insensitive by many, sparking widespread criticism.
- Hollywood stars line up against Paramount's Warner Bros. acquisition
Nearly 1,000 Hollywood artists and movie creators, including Ben Stiller, Bryan Cranston, and Kristen Stewart, signed a letter opposing Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. The protest highlights concerns among industry professionals about the merger's impact on creative freedom and competition.
- Hundreds of Hollywood figures come out against Paramount, Warner Brothers merger
Over 1,000 Hollywood professionals, including stars like Bryan Cranston and Ben Stiller, are opposing the planned merger between Paramount Pictures and Warner Brothers. The deal is expected to significantly disrupt the TV and movie industry.