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Authentic Brands Group acquires majority stake in IP of Drake’s OVO brand
Authentic Brands Group has acquired a majority stake in the intellectual property of Drake’s OVO lifestyle brand, while Drake retains a significant ownership interest and remains involved in its creative direction. The deal brings OVO into Authentic’s portfolio of fashion, sports and entertainment brands, with the companies aiming to expand its global reach without changing…
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Huge jet’s tires catch FIRE as it lands at LAX airport
A DHL-operated cargo aircraft made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday night after a brake-related problem led to a fire around its landing gear. No crew members were injured, but the incident prompted an emergency response and the closure of runway 25. The Boeing 737 had arrived from Phoenix at about…
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Ye Supports Lil Durk at Chicago Rapper’s Murder-for-Hire Trial, Posing With ‘Free Durk’ Shirt
Ye attended Lil Durk’s federal murder-for-hire trial in Los Angeles and was photographed holding a “Free Durk” T-shirt alongside Durk affiliate Doodie Lo. His appearance adds to public support from fellow musicians including mgk and Meek Mill, while the case carries potentially severe consequences for the Chicago rapper. Prosecutors allege that Durk sought retaliation against…
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Remembering When a Tom Petty Single Embraced the Era of Big Production and Even Bigger Videos in 1985
In 1985, Tom Petty deliberately departed from his usual album-focused approach to make “Don’t Come Around Here No More” a standout single. Collaborating with Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart, he embraced more elaborate production and an ambitious MTV-era video, helping the song become one of his biggest hits and giving the album Southern Accents added momentum. The…
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Stockard Channing hits first red carpet in 2 years after saying she’s a ‘recluse’
Stockard Channing has appeared on a red carpet for the first time in two years, attending the London premiere of *Practical Magic 2*. The appearance is notable because the 82-year-old actor recently described herself as happily living a reclusive life in the UK after leaving the United States following the death of her long-term partner.…
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PRIMAL FEAR’s New Album, ‘Shadowriders’, Gets Official Release Date; ‘Vengeance Now’ Single To Arrive Before Christmas
German power metal band Primal Fear will release its new album, ‘Shadowriders’, on 23 April 2027 through Reigning Phoenix Music. Its first single and accompanying video, ‘Vengeance Now’, are due before Christmas, signalling the group’s next release following 2025’s ‘Domination’. Bassist and producer Mat Sinner said ‘Domination’ had sold more copies overall than its predecessor,…
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Dolly Parton Famously Turned Down Elvis. Can Songwriters Do the Same Now?
Dolly Parton’s refusal in the 1970s to give Elvis Presley a 50% publishing share for covering “I Will Always Love You” is presented as a lasting example of songwriter self-protection. Although turning down the opportunity was painful at the time, Parton retained full ownership and later benefited enormously when Whitney Houston’s 1992 version became a…
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Goose’s Colorado House Party Show Got Shut Down by Police, But Not Before One Last Song
Goose performed an unannounced, free seven-song set at a University of Colorado house party in Boulder, unexpectedly following local band Sunkissd. Police intervened during the band’s performance of “Animal”, bringing the show to an end before Goose could play the additional songs planned; the incident drew attention as an unusual informal launch to their Colorado…
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Teachers embrace AI as carmakers seek relief amid crime conviction
Four in five UK teachers use AI, though workloads persist; publishers pledge 200,000 books. Australian ex-adviser Craig Munnings is convicted, carmakers press for EV changes, and Post Malone delays Asia-Pacific dates.