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4 Songs by America From the 1970s That Still Sound Amazing Today
American Songwriter highlights four songs by the band America from the 1970s, arguing that they remain compelling examples of the group’s distinctive soft-rock sound. – “A Horse With No Name” (1972): America’s debut single, written by Dewey Bunnell; some radio stations reportedly banned it because “horse” could mean heroin. – “Today’s The Day” (1976): Written…
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Apple iPhone and Mac sales rise amid RAM shortage
Apple reported strong third-quarter growth in iPhone and Mac sales despite a global RAM shortage, showing that demand for its hardware has remained resilient. However, the shortage is expected to tighten supply for iPhones, Macs and iPads and increase Apple’s memory costs, potentially adding pressure to device prices and availability. iPhone revenue rose 22 per…
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Apple Sales Rise 16% in June Quarter to Record $109 Billion, Services Revenue Falls Short of Forecasts
Apple reported record revenue of $109.4 billion for its June 2026 quarter, beating Wall Street expectations and marking strong growth in iPhone, Mac and services sales. The result is significant because it is Tim Cook’s final quarterly earnings report before he steps down as chief executive in September, with hardware chief John Ternus set to…
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The Oscar-winning 1976 role Paul Newman was begged to play: “You can have any part”
Paul Newman was offered any role in the 1976 film *Network* by writer Paddy Chayefsky, but declined the project. The article highlights how that decision left the part of television presenter Howard Beale open for Peter Finch, whose performance became one of cinema’s most celebrated and won an Academy Award after his death. Chayefsky had…
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NBC Prepares for Spin-Off By Hiring Christopher Halpin as CFO
NBCUniversal has appointed Christopher Halpin as chief financial officer as it prepares to separate from Comcast and operate as an independent public company within the next year. The move is significant because Halpin will help steer the company’s finances and strategy during a major corporate transition, while NBCUniversal seeks growth across media, entertainment and sports.…
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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…