Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Will Be Called Skydance Corp.
David Ellison will brand the $111 billion media giant Skydance when the deal closes Oct. 6, with stock moving to the NYSE under ticker SKYD.
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Bruno Mars Drops ‘Dance With Me’ Video With Karol G After Drake Concert Buzz
The romantic clip arrives days after Drake’s surprise Houston dance with Karol G — and Mars’ tongue-in-cheek vow to “get her back.”
Actor Tony Todd, Star of Candyman and Platoon, Dies at 69
Tony Todd, the versatile actor known for his chilling portrayal of the title character in Candyman and its 2021 sequel, as well as his iconic roles in Platoon and multiple Final Destination films, has passed away at the age of 69. Todd died on November 6 at his home in Los Angeles. Born on December 4, 1954, in Washington, D.C., Todd’s…
Music Legend Quincy Jones Dies at 91, Leaving Behind a Timeless Legacy
Los Angeles, CA — Quincy Jones, the legendary music titan known for his groundbreaking contributions to the industry, has passed away at the age of 91. Jones died peacefully Sunday night at his home in Bel Air, surrounded by his family, according to his publicist, Arnold Robinson. Jones’ career spanned over seven decades, marked by an…
Wiz Khalifa Faces Trial in Romania After On-Stage Marijuana Incident
Constanța, Romania — American rapper Wiz Khalifa, whose real name is Cameron Jibril Thomaz, is set to face trial after being indicted by prosecutors in Constanța for allegedly smoking marijuana on stage during the “Beach, Please!” festival in Costinești this past July. The trial is scheduled to take place at the Constanța Tribunal on October 16….
Tragic Death of Former One Direction Star Liam Payne in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina (AP) — Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer, was found dead on Wednesday after reportedly falling from a third-floor balcony of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires. He was 31 years old. Local officials, including Alberto Crescenti, head of the state emergency medical system, confirmed the incident occurred in the popular…
Sony Music Settles Copyright Infringement Case Against Marriott
October 9, 2024 — Sony Music Entertainment has reportedly settled its copyright infringement lawsuit against hotel giant Marriott International, just five months after filing the case. In a joint filing submitted to a federal court in Maryland on October 8, both parties requested that the case be dismissed “with prejudice,” indicating that it cannot be…
Universal Music Group Sues Chili’s Over Unauthorized Music Use in Social Media Ads
October 9, 2024 — In a significant legal move reflecting the ongoing challenges of music copyright in social media marketing, Universal Music Group (UMG) has filed a lawsuit against Brinker International, the parent company of the US Tex-Mex restaurant chain Chili’s. The complaint, lodged in federal court in Dallas on October 8, accuses the restaurant…
Oasis 2025 Reunion Tour Ticket Sales Break Records Amidst Bot and Scalper Challenges
October 9, 2024 — The recent sale of tickets for Oasis’ highly anticipated 2025 reunion tour has set records as “the biggest on-sale in history” and generated “the most demand in history,” according to Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino. Speaking at Bloomberg’s Screentime conference in Los Angeles, Rapino revealed that the ticketing division, Ticketmaster, faced…
TikTok Star Charged with Murder of Beloved Therapist in Louisiana
Louisiana – In a shocking turn of events, TikTok influencer Terryon Ishmael Thomas, known as Mr. Prada, has been charged with the murder of 69-year-old therapist William “Nicky” Abraham. The beloved figure was discovered wrapped in a tarp along a desolate highway near Fluker, Louisiana, on Sunday. Authorities say Thomas, 20, allegedly lured Abraham to his…