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‘The irony’: Ketanji Brown Jackson roasted after stressing impartiality on Michelle Obama’s podcast
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson faced online criticism after saying she is “very, very mindful and scrupulous” about impartiality while appearing on former first lady Michelle Obama’s podcast, “IMO”. Critics argued that discussing such issues in that setting created an apparent contradiction, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of Supreme Court justices’ public appearances and perceived political…
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EA’s $55bn buyout expected to close on 4 August
Electronic Arts expects its $55 billion go-private transaction to complete at the close of trading on 4 August, having secured all required regulatory approvals. The deal would take one of the world’s largest video game publishers off the stock market, subject only to the remaining customary closing conditions. The all-cash acquisition was announced last September…
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‘American Experience’ to Release Four-Part Series on the History of the FBI in 2027
PBS documentary strand American Experience will release a four-part series examining the FBI’s history and its use and abuse of power in autumn 2027. The Bureau: A Secret History of the FBI will explore the agency’s rise, weaponisation and endurance, placing one of America’s most powerful law-enforcement bodies under historical scrutiny. The series will be…
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Music Industry Moves: Influence Media Partners to Acquire Anthem Entertainment’s Publishing and Film & TV Assets in $600 Million Deal
Influence Media Partners, backed by BlackRock-managed funds and accounts, has agreed to buy most of Anthem Entertainment’s music publishing, film and television publishing, and master-recording assets for more than $600 million. The deal highlights continuing investor demand for established music rights, whose songs and screen soundtracks can generate recurring income through streaming, licensing and other…
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Milo J & Trueno Double Down on Their Argentine Roots at LAMC: ‘The Best Thing We Could Do Was Make Music With Our Identity’
Argentine artists Milo J and Trueno told a Latin Alternative Music Conference panel in New York that their international success has come from embracing, rather than diluting, their local identity. They said music rooted in their neighbourhoods, language and Argentina’s football culture has connected with audiences abroad because it feels authentic. The pair also advised…
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Cinemark, Marcus CEOs On Box Office Rebound: Younger Audiences, Longer Windows, Balanced Mix Of Films
Cinema chain executives at Cinemark and Marcus Theatres say the box office is entering a stronger phase, helped by younger audiences, a broader range of successful films and longer exclusive cinema releases. They argue that this mix can make theatrical exhibition more resilient by reducing reliance on a small number of major franchise releases and…
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The 1970s bands Jack Black called his intro to rock: “That’s how it all started”
Jack Black said the 1970s rock bands Journey and Styx were his early introduction to the genre, comparing them to “Sesame Street” for their formative role. The article argues that this early exposure helped shape the enthusiasm for rock that later became central to his work in Tenacious D and films such as School of…
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This Journey Album Tore the Group Apart at the Seams in 1986
Journey’s 1986 album Raised On Radio was commercially successful but deepened divisions within the band, contributing to the collapse of its classic line-up. The recording process gave singer Steve Perry greater creative control after his successful solo album, while bassist Ross Valory and drummer Steve Smith were largely excluded. Released in April 1986, the album…
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Francisca Valenzuela Breaks Down 5 Essential Tracks From Her New Album, ‘MALDITA’
Francisca Valenzuela’s seventh album, MALDITA, confronts the contradictions of early motherhood, pairing love and hope with postpartum depression, fear and uncertainty. – Released on 30 July via her Frantastic Records label, the 12-track album draws on Valenzuela’s first year as a mother. – The title track presents motherhood as both transformative and overwhelming, echoing Violeta…