2024 Grammy Awards Highlights
Amidst an unprecedented deluge in Los Angeles, the 66th Grammy Awards t0ok place Sunday night, hosted by Trevor Noah. The event saw an array of artists recognized for their exceptional contributions to music, with Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O’Connell clinching the night’s coveted Best Song of the Year award for “What Was I …
‘Succession’ and ‘The Bear’ Win Big at the Emmys
The 75th Emmy Awards, an illustrious celebration of television excellence, took place last night, making a triumphant return after it was postponed last year due to the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Hosted by the charismatic Anthony Anderson, the event saw The Bear on FX/Hulu, Beef on Netflix, and HBO’s Succession emerge as …
Barbenheimer Fuels Box Office Boost
“Barbenheimer” – the elixir that has everyone and their grandmother flooding back to movie theaters – revitalized a sluggish and strike-ridden box office landscape last weekend. Warner Bros.’ “Barbie,” directed by three-time Oscar nominee Greta Gerwig, shot its way to the top, raking in a whopping $155 million from over 4,000 North American theaters. Universal’s …
Ed Sheeran Wins Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
After three hours of deliberation, renowned British pop star Ed Sheeran emerged victorious in a copyright infringement lawsuit that accused him of plagiarizing Marvin Gaye’s 1973 hit, “Let’s Get It On,” in his 2014 Grammy-winning song, “Thinking Out Loud.” Sheeran expressed relief at the outcome, stating that he is “obviously happy” about the verdict and …
WGA Strikes Following Weeks of Failed Negotiations
The midnight deadline has now passed and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) is officially on strike after failing to reach a deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), as reported by the Associated Press. Writers for television shows and movies have taken to the picket lines today to protest the …
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Takes the Oscars by Storm
Sci-fi action comedy-drama “Everything Everywhere All at Once” swept the Academy Awards Sunday night, racking up seven wins, including Best Picture. Its remarkable success came as a surprise to many, including the film’s directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert – known together as the Daniels – as well as its cast and those viewing the …
Lisa Marie Presley Dies at the Age of 54
Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, has died at the age of 54, according to CNN. The singer-songwriter suffered cardiac arrest on Thursday in her Calabasas home near Los Angeles. “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has …
Taylor Swift Tour Presale Crashes Ticketmaster
The demand for presale tickets to Taylor Swift’s upcoming concert tour overwhelmed Ticketmaster yesterday, causing “intermittent issues” on the site. The company issued an apology and told fans that it was “urgently” working to resolve the problem, according to The Verge. “There has been historically unprecedented demand with millions showing up to buy tickets for …
TikTok Appears Poised to Launch Its Own Music Streaming Service
TikTok may have plans to scale its presence in the world of music streaming, according to recent trademark filings uncovered by Business Insider. The app’s parent company, ByteDance, submitted an application in May with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for “TikTok Music,” a service that would enable TikTok users to “purchase, play, share, [and] …
Netflix’s Attempt to Limit Password Sharing Met with Skepticism
Netflix is testing a new pilot program involving shared password fees, and it is not sitting well with subscribers. Users in Chile, Peru, and Costa Rica are reportedly perplexed by the policy, which only permits free password sharing among members of the same physical household, meaning a group of roommates could use one Netflix password …
