Former U.S. President Barack Obama campaigns alongside Ohio Democratic candidates in Cleveland, Ohio, delivering a sharp critique of President Donald Trump’s administration. Obama addresses rising oil and diesel prices, the economic impact of tariffs, tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, border enforcement, federal spending, and allegations of corruption and conflicts of interest. He
Amazon Music asked federal royalty judges to cut songwriter rates for 2028 through 2032, drawing sharp criticism from the National Music Publishersâ Association. The company sought a 13.4% revenue rate for standalone and ad-supported music services. Existing rules set that figure at 15.3% for 2026 and 15.35% for 2027. NMPA President and CEO David Israelite
Drake is accused in a new lawsuit of âshamelesslyâ using a songwriterâs demo without credit or compensation for the hook of his chart-topping Iceman single âJanice STFU.â The Friday (Oct. 16) legal complaint, filed by Gregory Korn and Jonathan Steinsapir of Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir and first obtained and reported by Billboard, alleges that
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison reveals Paramount and Warner Bros. will operate under the âSkydanceâ name following their merger. David Ellison said the merged Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will be called Skydance â the moniker he picked nearly two decades ago when the tech scion began building his Hollywood empire. Ellison, currently the chairman
50 Cent is accusing Verizon CEO Dan Schulman of cutting New York and New Jersey viewers off from his STARZ television empire. The rapper made the attack after Verizon Fios removed STARZ channels, on-demand programming and app access when a carriage agreement expired Wednesday night. Dan Schulman took over as Verizonâs chief executive in October 2025 after
OutKast has Hip-Hop wondering what is cooking after teasing an October 2 surprise involving Waffle House and a classic âSo Fresh, So Cleanâ reference. The legendary duoâs official account posted a mysterious image of a Waffle House sign with the date â10/2/2026.â But the real clue is sitting underneath the famous yellow logo. The marquee
Jay-Zâs REFORM Alliance is turning criminal justice reform into career opportunities in Lancaster Pennsylvania through a new workforce program designed to move young adults from supervision into skilled union jobs. REFORM has teamed with Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and the Lancaster County Workforce Development Board on REFORM Work Matters, an employment initiative expected to
Tina Knowles opened up about her journey as a mother to global superstars Beyoncé and Solange during an appearance on This Morning. The legendary fashion designer and entrepreneur discussed her new book, her business ventures with Beyoncé, and the sacrifices of raising children in the entertainment industry. When asked about watching her daughter become a global phenomenon, Knowles emphasized what
50 is taking his business empire to the casino floor, launching a new live table game inspired by the legendary New York street dice game Cee-lo. The mogulâs launching â50 Cent Headcrackâ with gaming company TCSJOHNHUXLEY, transforming the classic three-dice game Cee-lo into a legitimate table game thatâll debut at G2E Las Vegas in 2026,
Jay-Z is expanding Roc Nationâs Asian footprint after signing Hong Kong superstar Jackson Wang to a global management agreement. The partnership connects one of Asiaâs most internationally recognized performers with Jay-Zâs entertainment company as its founder increases his financial exposure across the region. Wang celebrated the agreement by releasing âThank You,â a new single accompanied by
