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LIV Golf will hire sports and entertainment leader Scott O'Neil to replace Greg Norman, report says

Scott O'Neil is set to become the next CEO of Saudi-funded LIV Golf

Sports - ABC News - 12 hours ago

The Future of Entertainment Depends on Collaboration

Working together, creatives and studios can pair authorship and fan engagement to forge long-term relationships.

Business - Inc. - November 14

NI police officers watched body-worn footage for 'entertainment'

The footage was accessed largely “without legitimate purpose” at 20 police stations on 248 occasions.

Fewer Blockbusters Mean Revenue Loss for AMC Entertainment

AMC reported a dip in revenue and lower attendance as fewer big Hollywood movies arrive in theaters.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Morgan Wallen Wins CMA’s Entertainer of the Year Award

The singer, who is among the most popular artists in music, won country’s top prize in absentia, three years after being rebuked by the genre’s gatekeepers.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

WATCH: Kastelic trades punches with Bortuzzo in entertaining fights

Bruins forward Mark Kastelic and Utah defenseman Robert Bortuzzo fought twice Thursday, and they made some NHL history in the process.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Quincy Jones, producer and entertainment powerhouse, dies aged 91

Widely and wildly talented musician and industry mogul worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Will Smith and others. 10 of Quincy Jones’s greatest productions Quincy Jones, a titan of ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Quincy Jones, hitmaking producer and music industry titan, dead at 91

Quincy Jones, a hitmaking producer and longtime powerhouse in the music industry, died on Sunday. He was 91.

Quincy Jones, musical maestro and entertainment industry titan, dies at 91

Quincy Jones, who influenced nearly every popular genre, produced landmark albums and earned 80 Grammy Award nominations, has died.

The Entertainer blames Budget tax rise for axing new shops

The toy retailer says higher costs have hit expansion and led to a hiring freeze at its head office.

WATCH: ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant gives entertaining answer to puzzle

While contestant Will admitted that his nerves got the best of him when trying to solve the puzzle, we still think his attempt deserves a round of applause.

Washington announces 'World of Warcraft' 20th anniversary NIL deal with Blizzard Entertainment

The Huskies will get a 'World of Warcraft' makeover this weekend

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Disney stock surges on streaming growth, guidance

Revenue for Disney's entertainment segment – which includes the traditional TV networks, direct-to-consumer streaming and films – increased 14% year over year.

Business - CNBC - November 14

Big-name investors bought FanDuel owner Flutter Entertainment, filings show

High-profile investors including Dan Loeb have flocked to Flutter Entertainment, the Irish gambling company that is the main owner of FanDuel and moved its primary listing to the U.S. in May.

Business - MarketWatch - November 15

Comcast to spin off cable networks that were once the entertainment giant's star performers

Comcast is spinning off into a new company many of its cable television networks that were once at the heart of the entertainment giant, as consumers increasingly swap out their cable TV ...

Tech - ABC News - November 20

Chris Stapleton wins 4 CMAs; Morgan Wallen named entertainer of the year

Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.

Stapleton wins 4 awards, Morgan Wallen named Entertainer of the Year at CMAs

Chris Stapleton took home four awards at the Country Music Association Awards, including song of the year and male vocalist of the year, but Morgan Wallen grabbed the night's biggest prize, ...

‘Gladiator II’ Review: Denzel Washington and Paul Mescal Entertain

Denzel Washington’s performance shows skill, intensity and absolute confidence in Ridley Scott’s pleasurably immersive epic about ancient Roman fighters.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo launches venture capital fund for investments in sports and entertainment

Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking for some assists off the court, aiding with investments in early stage startup companies

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

Feast Week guide: Gonzaga joins UConn, Duke on list of upsets

Three days, even more upsets -- including Gonzaga dropping a stunner to unranked West Virginia.

Sports - ESPN - 4 hours ago

Diversity Leaders

850 companies ranked; Cisco shines despite Big Tech reserve; Rolls-Royce outperforms counterparts on inclusion scale; Erste Bank rises above politics; Diageo takes measure of its market; Ireland ...

World - Financial Times - November 19

Celtics' Joe Mazzulla wants to bring fighting back to NBA: 'What's more entertaining than a little scuffle?'

Mazzulla's plans might not be the best for his players but he understands what the people want

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Why Chelsea vs. Man United is poised to entertain; Atlanta preps for Messi & Co.

A Chelsea side on the rise take on Manchester United, while Inter Miami look to seal their spot in MLS semis.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Rhiannan Iffland: from cruise ship entertainer to ‘rock and roll of diving’ star | Jack Snape

The Australian cliff diver and face of the sport is set to be crowned an eight-time world champion in Sydney Harbour. Rhiannan Iffland comes from a country where there are no suitable cliffs to ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Disney Q4 bolstered by strong results from streaming, 'Inside Out 2' and 'Deadpool & Wolverine'

Disney’s fourth-quarter adjusted profit beat Wall Street’s expectations, bolstered by strong results from its streaming service and box office success with “Inside Out 2” and “Deadpool & Wolverine.”

Tech - ABC News - November 14

Disney Q4 results top estimates bolstered by strong results from company's entertainment business and streaming service

Tech - ABC News - November 14

New AI Entertainment Studio Gets Backing From Peter Chernin, Andreessen Horowitz

The studio, Promise, will incorporate generative AI tools into various stages of production for movies and shows.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 19

Comcast will spin off its cable networks, once star performers at the entertainment giant

Tech - ABC News - November 20

Chris Stapleton wins 4 CMA Awards, but Morgan Wallen gets entertainer of the year

It was mostly Chris Stapleton’s night at the Country Music Association Awards

Entertainment - ABC News - November 21

Qatar Pauses Efforts to Mediate Stalled Gaza Cease-Fire

The Gulf state’s move reflects frustration with the lack of progress by Hamas and Israel.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 9

Who Are the Next Leaders of the Democratic Party?

Democrats will soon have a leadership vacuum, and there will be no shortage of highly ambitious governors, senators and transportation secretaries looking to fill it.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Thune elected Senate majority leader

Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) has been elected Senate majority leader, setting the stage for him to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has held the top Senate GOP leadership job for the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Barrasso becomes No. 2 Senate leader

Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) won the election to become Senate majority whip on Wednesday, cementing him as the No. 2 leader in the Republican conference for the foreseeable future. Barrasso was ...