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Paramount Global owner calls off merger talks with Skydance Media

Paramount Global owner calls off merger talks with Skydance Media

NEW YORK (AP) — National Amusements, which owns a majority voting stake in embattled entertainment giant Paramount Global, said Tuesday that it has ended talks on a possible merger of Paramount with movie production company Skydance Media.
American investor Martin Shkreli accused of copying and sharing one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album

American investor Martin Shkreli accused of copying and sharing one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album

NEW YORK (AP) — American investor Martin Shkreli is facing a new lawsuit for allegedly retaining and sharing recordings from a one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album that he was forced to sell following his 2017 conviction on securities fraud charges .
Billy Ray Cyrus files for divorce from Firerose after 7 months of marriage

Billy Ray Cyrus files for divorce from Firerose after 7 months of marriage

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Billy Ray Cyrus has filed for divorce from singer Firerose after seven months of marriage.
Report: Differences between gay and straight spouses disappear after legalization of gay marriage

Report: Differences between gay and straight spouses disappear after legalization of gay marriage

Same-sex spouses were typically younger, had more education and were more likely to be employed than those in opposite-sex marriages, although many of those differences disappeared after the legalization of gay marriage in 2015, according to a new re
Waffle House raises worker pay after strikes and pressure from labor organizers

Waffle House raises worker pay after strikes and pressure from labor organizers

Waffle House is increasing pay for its U.S. workers after a year-long push from labor advocates .
Despite progress, meaningful LGBTQ+ portrayal still lacking in Canadian media: report

Despite progress, meaningful LGBTQ+ portrayal still lacking in Canadian media: report

A new analysis of LGBTQ+ representation in Canadian film, TV, streaming and video game industries found that there are significant gaps in how the diverse community is portrayed on screen, despite some recent improvements.
Jay-Z's Roc Nation to drum up support for private school vouchers in Philadelphia

Jay-Z's Roc Nation to drum up support for private school vouchers in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jay-Z is putting his weight behind an effort to fund private school vouchers in Philadelphia.
Jennifer Aniston launches children's book series with best 'friend' Clydeo the dog

Jennifer Aniston launches children's book series with best 'friend' Clydeo the dog

NEW YORK (AP) — Inspired by her beloved dog, Jennifer Aniston will soon become a children's author.
Science fiction author Ted Chiang wins PEN/Malamud Award for short story writing

Science fiction author Ted Chiang wins PEN/Malamud Award for short story writing

NEW YORK (AP) — Author Ted Chiang has won a lifetime achievement prize for short stories, the PEN/Malamud Award, marking only the second time a science fiction writer has been honored since the award was established in 1988.
'The Boys,' Amazon's hit superhero satire show, will end with Season 5

'The Boys,' Amazon's hit superhero satire show, will end with Season 5

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Boys,” Amazon Prime Video’s epic superhero satire series, will end with its fifth season.
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