Author: Alex Maschino
MBW Views is a series of op-eds from eminent music industry people… with something to say. The following open letter comes from Ed Newton-Rex.An open letter to Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group.To the good people at the three major record labels,I implore you: do not settle.This week, Bloomberg broke the news that you are considering settling the lawsuits you brought against Suno and Udio for alleged copyright infringement “on an almost unimaginable scale”. It’s said you are in licensing talks, and discussing taking a stake in their companies.You might not be planning to settle. Settlement…
16 and Pregnant alum Whitney Purvis is reflecting on her favorite memories with 16-year-old son Weston Jr. Gosa before his tragic death. “I will always cherish our memories together,” Purvis wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, June 3. “The songs you [used] to love, your laugh, the phases you would go through, the little dolphin noise you [used] to do when you were younger, your smile, your jokes, the first day of school, playing with you, your first time swimming, making crafts, how you would dance in your crib to the law and order svu theme song, being a great big…
The Kansas City Royals are off to a mediocre start to the season on the heels of last year’s playoff appearance, sitting fourth in the AL Central, behind the division-leading Detroit Tigers.A big reason the Royals haven’t been able to repeat last year’s success has been due to the lack of thump in the lineup, as they rank last in the majors by a hefty margin with just 34 home runs.So, they finally gave in and called up one of the best power-hitting prospects in baseball.Yet, after the Royals announced they were calling up top prospect Jac Caglianone, David Samson…
Just hours after winning the South Korean presidency, Lee Jae-myung pledged to “unite the people” in his inauguration speech on Wednesday.Lee enters office at a time when the country is still grappling with deep divisions, which were further triggered after President Yoon Suk Yeol’s shock martial law declaration last December.”I will start with reviving the economy and healing the people,” he told an audience a the National Assembly. “Regardless of who you supported in this election… I will be the president of all the people.”Lee, a candidate of the liberal Democratic Party, was elected with nearly 50% of the vote.He…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The US-backed group running aid distribution centres in Gaza said it would close the hubs inside the besieged strip on Wednesday, hours after the local health ministry said Israeli soldiers killed more than two dozen Palestinians. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said in a statement that it was closing the distribution centres for “update, organisation and efficiency improvements works”. It said it would resume operations on Thursday. An Israeli military spokesperson warned residents of Gaza against moving in areas leading to the centres,…
Emilie Kiser’s friend Avery Woods has resurfaced on social media with a heartfelt tribute to her late son, Trigg, after his heartbreaking death. Woods, 30, returned to TikTok on Monday, June 2, two weeks after 3-year-old Trigg died of an accidental drowning. The influencer shared a video of herself applying makeup and showing off a breezy beige pants look, which she accessorized with black heels, a black handbag, and movingly, a silver pendant necklace engraved with Trigg’s name. “Been a while since I put on makeup so I thought I’d get ready for our anniversary,” she wrote, adding a white…
The 2025 SLAM HS All-Americans really need no introduction: from shifty PG’s to sharpshooters and dominant forwards, this year’s high school seniors are transcending the game, captivating audiences and building their brands both on and off the court. As they gear up to take their talents to the next level at their respective programs, we’re celebrating each of them. Meet the future of hoops:
NGO urges Russian accountability for war crimes in targeting Ukrainians with drones.Russian forces have been using drones to hunt and attack civilians in Ukraine and continue to do so, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW). In a report released on Tuesday, HRW stated that the Russian military has repeatedly deployed unmanned drones to attack civilian targets in its more than three-year war with Ukraine. The NGO said that dozens of civilians have been killed and hundreds injured in violation of the laws of war. Referencing video from Russian drones and witnesses and survivors, the rights watchdog alleges that Russia has…
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JoJo Siwa is confirming her romance with Chris Hughes after Hughes posted a provocative selfie of them in bed together. “It’s not platonic anymore, and it’s been a beautiful development, a beautiful connection, and I’m absolutely head over heels for him and he’s the same way,” Siwa, 22, said in an interview with The Guardian published on Monday, June 2. As for any suggestion that her newfound romance with Hughes, 32, is a “PR stunt,” Siwa told the outlet, “Clearly, you’ve never been around us. I won’t ever speak for him, but for me personally, the happiness in my life…