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Ahead Of Comcast Split, NBCUniversal Appoints People Inc. Veteran Christopher Halpin As CFO
NBCUniversal has appointed Christopher Halpin as chief financial officer ahead of its planned separation from Comcast. The move is part of preparations to establish NBCUniversal as an independent public company, with Mike Cavanagh due to become its chief executive after the split. Halpin, currently chief operating and financial officer of People Inc., will begin on…
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3 Classic Rock Songs That I Wish Were Recorded by the Artists Who Wrote Them
American Songwriter argues that three well-known rock and pop-rock songs might have been stronger if their original writers had recorded or retained them. The opinion piece highlights how songs can become more successful through another artist’s interpretation, while suggesting these particular writers had styles especially suited to their own material. It names Chris Cornell’s “Pushin’…
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Valve finally gives Deadlock a proper ranked mode, warns that matches will be ‘very rocky’ to start
Valve has introduced a dedicated ranked mode for Deadlock, giving players a clearer competitive structure than was previously available. The change matters because it formalises skill-based competition in Valve’s still-developing multiplayer game, but the company has cautioned that the system may be unstable initially. Valve warned players to expect “very rocky” matches at the start,…
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Sphere Entertainment Revenue Rises 11% in Q2 on ‘Wizard of Oz’ Success
Sphere Entertainment’s second-quarter revenue rose 11% year-on-year to $313.6 million, driven largely by the success and increased number of screenings of The Wizard of Oz at Sphere in Las Vegas. The result underlines the venue’s potential to generate significant income from immersive film experiences as well as concerts and branded events, although higher costs meant…
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On This Day in 1993, Alan Jackson Hit No. 1 With Country Music’s Definitive Summer Anthem—Written on His Tour Bus
On 30 July 1993, Alan Jackson’s “Chattahoochee” reached number one on the US Hot Country Songs chart, where it remained for four weeks. The song became one of Jackson’s defining hits and later won CMA awards for Song and Single of the Year, reflecting its enduring popularity as a coming-of-age anthem. Although named after the…
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Mayors allowed to keep share of taxes collected in their area as part of Burnham’s devolution revolution
English mayors would be allowed to retain a share of income tax and business rates raised locally under Andy Burnham’s proposed devolution reforms. The policy is intended to give regional leaders a stronger financial incentive to grow their economies and more resources for transport, housing and job creation, reducing reliance on decisions made in Westminster.…
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Casio’s new ring watch is an undercover Oura competitor and it’s adorable
Casio is launching a ring-shaped digital watch that also functions as a health-tracking smart ring, creating an unusual alternative to conventional wearables such as the Oura Ring. The device matters because it combines Casio’s distinctive miniature-watch design with features normally found in discreet fitness rings, potentially appealing to buyers who want more visual character. The…
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Cornyn, Tillis become fighting faces of quiet Republican concerns over Blanche
Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis have become the public faces of wider, quieter concerns within their party over Todd Blanche’s nomination as US attorney general. Their resistance matters because Republican support in the Senate Judiciary Committee is tight enough for either senator to delay or block the nomination’s progress. Both senators want written…
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EA Says Saudi Takeover Deal Is Set To Close Next Week
Electronic Arts says its $55 billion sale to an investor consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is expected to complete next week, taking the games publisher private. The deal matters because it would place one of the industry’s largest publishers under new ownership and rank among the biggest gaming acquisitions to date. The…
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Barack Obama Reveals His Summer Playlist Including the Late Glen Hansard, Noah Kahan, Charley Crockett, and More
Barack Obama has published his annual summer playlist, a 46-song selection spanning recent releases and older favourites. The post drew particular attention because it opens with Glen Hansard’s “The Song of Good Hope”, with Obama paying tribute to the Irish musician following reports of his death. The playlist includes songs by Noah Kahan, Charley Crockett,…