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Iran fired ballistic missiles that struck at least seven sites around Tel Aviv on Friday night, injuring dozens of Israelis. The move was a retaliation to the Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear sites and military leaders.
Welcome to Music Business Worldwide’s weekly round-up – where we make sure you caught the five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days. MBW’s round-up is supported by Centtrip, which helps over 500 of the world’s best-selling artists maximize their income and reduce their touring costs.This morning (June 13), Rob Stringer, Chairman of Sony Music Group and CEO of Sony Music Entertainment, updated investors on the music company’s performance and strategy.Also this week, Universal Music Group launched a joint venture with WTSL, the Silver Lake-backed investment firm founded by Hollywood agent and WME co-founder Patrick Whitesell.Meanwhile, we learned that legendary…
Lisa Hochstein is trying to find the positives as she splits custody with ex-husband Lenny Hochstein. “The biggest adjustment was not seeing my kids for half of their lives because really that’s what it is,” Lisa, 42, exclusively shared with Us Weekly when launching her SplitWell divorce support app on Tuesday, June 10. “I try to make the most out of my time with them.” In a twist of fate, The Real Housewives of Miami star said her current situation “probably has made me a better mom.” “When they’re with me, I dedicate all of my free time and their…
Germany cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory against Slovenia in their opening game of the European U21 Championship courtesy of a Nick Woltemade hat-trick.The highly-rated Stuttgart forward, who made his debut for the senior German side just earlier this month and whose stock continues to rise, found the net twice in the first-half before adding a third from the penalty spot in the 82nd minute to give his team three points in their opening match.The 23-year-old bagged a hat-trick in Germany U21’s last outing against Spain and he maintained his lethal form in front of goal here as England’s Group…
Lyse DoucetChief international correspondent, BBC NewsGetty ImagesWhen Donald Trump was sworn in as US president for a second time in January, he made a promise. “My proudest legacy will be that of a peacemaker and unifier,” he told his audience at home and far beyond.Then, a little more than a hundred days on, during his first foreign tour – which took him to three wealthy Arab states – he boasted that he was making good on that vow. “I will tell you that the world is a much safer place right now,” he said in reference to Ukraine. “I think…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Israel has launched dozens of air strikes against Iran targeting its nuclear programme, military facilities and killing senior commanders in a devastating large-scale attack that pushed the Middle East to the brink of a new war. Images on Iranian state television said the Natanz site in central Iran, one of the country’s two main nuclear plants, was struck around 4.15am and showed thick black smoke rising from the area.After massive explosions rocked Tehran at about 3.30am local time on Friday, state television…
Arnold Schwarzenegger brought his four kids — and Chris Pratt — to the premiere of his Netflix series FUBAR. A smiling Arnold, 77, walked the red carpet in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 11, with sons Patrick, 31, and Christopher, 27, daughters Christina, 33, and Katherine, 35, whom he shares with ex-wife Maria Shriver. Also on the carpet: Katherine’s husband, Pratt, 45. The second season of FUBAR premieres Thursday, June 12. Arnold plays CIA operative Luke Brunner in the show, which costars Monica Barbaro, Carrie-Anne Moss and Gabriel Luna. Since Arnold entered the spotlight in the 1980s, The Terminator star (and former…
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Miley Cyrus is reflecting on her past controversies with new clarity. The “Easy Lover” singer, 32, recalled being fired from the Hotel Transylvania franchise when she was 18 after a photo emerged of her holding and licking a cake shaped like a penis to mark ex Liam Hemsworth’s birthday. Cyrus said she was cast as the lead voice actress in the original Hotel Transylvania film, released by Sony Pictures in 2012, but was dropped following the controversy. Selena Gomez ultimately landed the role of Mavis Dracula in the franchise. “I, as a joke, got my boyfriend a penis cake for…