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Nov 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Mattel's Wicked Dolls Lead to Unexpected Adult Site

Imagine opening a doll box expecting to find your favorite Wicked character, but instead, you're greeted by an adult website? That’s exactly what happened to Mattel over the weekend. The toy giant found itself in hot water when the web address on its Wicked collection doll packaging led consumers to

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Nov 10 2024BUSINESS

Music Giant’s Future Listing: Ackman and UMG in Disagreement

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman recently announced his plans to move Universal Music Group (UMG) from the Amsterdam stock exchange to the U. S. This decision came in response to anti-Israeli attacks on soccer fans in Amsterdam. However, UMG isn’t ready to pack up just yet. They issued a statement e

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Nov 09 2024FINANCE

Streaming Stocks Soar After Election as Spotify Hits All-Time High

Spotify, the music-streaming giant, achieved a significant milestone. Its stock closed above $400 for the first time ever on November 8th. The company, based in Stockholm, Sweden, now carries a valuation close to $80. 5 billion. This comes after a notable increase of 113% in its stock price this yea

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Nov 08 2024CELEBRITIES

Rashida Jones Remembers Her Father Quincy Jones

Rashida Jones took to Instagram to share her thoughts after the passing of her father, legendary music producer Quincy Jones, who was 91 years old. He died on a Sunday night, leaving behind a rich legacy. In her post, Rashida described her dad as a "giant, " an "icon, " and a "culture shifter. " She

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Nov 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Ed Sheeran's Tribute to Max Lousada: A Night to Remember

Ed Sheeran paid a heartfelt tribute to outgoing Warner Music Recorded Music CEO Max Lousada at the Music Business UK Awards in London. The event honored Max with the Sir George Martin Award for his role in nurturing artists and songwriters. Ed Sheeran shared his journey with Max, from being a fan o

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Nov 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Unsung Hero of Rock: Nicky Hopkins' Piano Magic

Ever heard of Nicky Hopkins? He's the piano genius who played on over 250 albums, yet few know his name. His keyboard wizardry brought life to hits like the Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil" and the Beatles' "Revolution". Hopkins worked with everyone from the Stones to the Who, the Kinks to J

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Nov 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Timbaland and Suno: A New Tune in Tech

Timbaland, the famous hip-hop and R&B star, has joined forces with a generative AI company called Suno. He's not just there to make music—he's advising them on product development and creative strategy. But why do tech companies keep hiring celebrities like Timbaland? It's not just for their talent.

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Nov 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

China's Music Stars: Who Will Top Billboard's Global List?

Get ready for some musical excitement! Billboard China has partnered with TME Chart to pick the best of China's music for their first-ever Billboard Global No. 1 selection. They've looked at data from TME Chart's UNI Chart and Wave Chart to make a list of 50 top artists and their hits from this year

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Nov 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Quincy Jones: A Legend's Impact on Music and Life

Quincy Jones, a music legend who touched the lives of countless people, passed away at age 91. From his groundbreaking work on The Color Purple to producing Michael Jackson's iconic Thriller album, his influence was vast. Steven Spielberg, who worked with Jones on The Color Purple, described him as

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Nov 05 2024CELEBRITIES

Quincy Jones' Billions: A Family Fortune in the Making

Legendary record producer Quincy Jones has passed away at age 91. He was known for producing Michael Jackson’s hit album 'Thriller', and collaborating with other big names like Frank Sinatra and Diana Ross. Throughout his career, Jones made history as a jazz musician, record producer, and film compo

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