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In a striking legal maneuver, Sean “Diddy” Combs’s attorneys have filed a new motion seeking his release from federal custody ahead of sentencing, offering a $50 million secured bond and arguing that he is being uniquely punished under a statute rarely applied in this manner. Combs, who has been held at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center […]
Marvel Studios has delivered a massive win with its latest cinematic reboot, Fantastic Four: First Steps, launching the franchise’s newest era with an explosive opening weekend. The film premiered to a staggering $118 million in domestic box office revenue and a global total of $218 million — making it the studio’s highest-grossing film of the […]
In a significant move impacting content creators, YouTube has updated its monetization policy to place a greater emphasis on originality and human creativity. Under the new guidelines, only videos that feature original content with real human voices and meaningful input will be eligible to earn revenue through YouTube’s Partner Program. Key Changes in the Policy: […]
A new chapter has unfolded in the long-running controversy surrounding Ticketmaster and its influence over the live events industry. This time, the spotlight is on Oak View Group (OVG), one of the most prominent venue developers and consultants in the U.S., and its CEO, Tim Leiweke. Recently unsealed documents from the U.S. Department of Justice […]
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has disclosed that over KSh 33.2 billion in student loans remains unpaid by graduates, shedding light on a growing financial challenge within Kenya’s education financing system. The revelation came during an oversight visit by the National Assembly’s Education Committee to HELB’s Nairobi offices on July 15. According to HELB CEO Geoffrey […]
The line between music and marketing just got blurrier—and a whole lot more expensive. DSW, one of the biggest names in U.S. retail, is officially responding to a lawsuit that accuses it of using copyrighted music in its TikTok and social media campaigns without proper licensing. The lawsuit, filed in June 2025, alleges that DSW […]
In a major development shaking the live entertainment and sports venue industry, Tim Leiweke, CEO and Co-Founder of Oak View Group (OVG), has been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for allegedly orchestrating a bid-rigging conspiracy tied to the development of the Moody Center arena at the University of Texas at Austin. The […]
Velvet Sundown has been making waves — fast. From viral moments to heavy streaming numbers, her momentum has been impossible to ignore. But just as things seemed to be peaking, something unexpected happened. A Spotify album countdown that had fans buzzing was quietly removed — no announcement, no reason, no trace. The move has sparked […]
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American R&B star Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to allegations that he attacked a man with a bottle during a confrontation at a London nightclub in February 2023. The 35-year-old singer appeared in a London court this week, where he formally denied the charge stemming from an alleged incident that left the victim hospitalized […]
Dancehall fans across the globe are buzzing after an explosive reunion shook the music scene—Vybz Kartel and Mavado, the former fierce rivals at the heart of Jamaica’s infamous Gaza vs Gully feud, are officially teaming up after 17 long years. The once-bitter adversaries have reportedly set aside their past differences to collaborate on a new […]
A new era in independent music just got a serious boost. OpenWav, a new all-in-one platform designed for indie artists, has officially launched with bold plans to “redefine the future of independent music.” The platform made its debut at A2IM Indie Week in New York, where it positioned itself as a next-gen hub for […]