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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 - Yesterday

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.

From the archives: Entertainer Mitzi Gaynor

Singer, dancer and actress Mitzi Gaynor, who wowed audiences in movies, on TV, and in Vegas, died Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 93. In this Oct. 6, 2019 "Sunday Morning" interview, Gaynor talked ...

Barry Diller: ‘I want Donald Trump pushed into the dustheap of history’

IAC chair warns of power shift to Big Tech in film and TV

Business - Financial Times - October 14

DC Entertainment Is Changing the Shape—and Scrollability—of Comics

DC has cut a deal with GlobalComix, a company that optimizes comics to be scrolled vertically. Everyone from Batman to The Joker is headed to this platform with big designs on the TikTok generation.

Tech - Wired - October 15

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

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

Entertainment and lifestyle titan Barry Diller will have memoir out next spring

Barry Diller has a memoir coming out next spring, covering a life that could fill multiple volumes

Entertainment - ABC News - October 16

Are you not entertained? The XVIII best films about the Romans – ranked!

With Gladiator II thrusting into cinematic arenas next month, we hand out laurels to the greatest sword-and-sandal movies of them all. In this heavy-going British Technicolor adaptation of George ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Chick-fil-A to launch entertainment app with kid-friendly content

Chick-fil-A app will feature original animated and cooking shows, scripted podcasts and other content.

Chick-fil-A Launches Its Family-Friendly Entertainment App

The restaurant chain will release content reflecting its G-rated corporate ethos in November, available to customers on site and at home.

Business - Inc. - October 22

WSJ Tech Live: Executives, Investors and Artists Debate AI's Potential

Andreessen Horowitz’s Martin Casado says tech policy is in a ‘dangerous place.’

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Immersive entertainment company Cosm lands rights to broadcast NFL games

The immersive experience, with a 360-degree dome and giant 12K+ LED screens, allows people to feel as though they are at the game.

Business - CNBC - October 28

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.

Japan’s stock market is producing too many ‘punycorns’

The country urgently needs a vibrant business pipeline to replace the unicorn’s unambitious cousin

World - Financial Times - October 23

Tomato producer's lights mistaken for 'lovely aurora'

A woman's excitement at sharing photos on social media is short lived.

The Original John Wick Was Saved By A Surprising Producer

Today, October 24, marks the 10th anniversary of John Wick , the film that revitalized Keanu Reeves' career and arguably ranks among the greatest action movies of all time. But few knew how close ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 24

Cheesemakers in shock as £300,000 of produce stolen in sophisticated scam

Neal’s Yard Dairy delivered 22 tonnes of artisan cheddar after scammer posed as distributor for French retailer. Artisan cheesemakers have been dealt a blow by fraudsters who stole more than ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones dies at 91

Quincy Jones, the 28-time Grammy-winning producer behind works like Michael Jackson's "Thriller," has died at 91. Jones' publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at his home in the Bel ...

Lynda Obst, executive producer of ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ and associate producer of ‘Flashdance,’ dies at 74

Lynda Obst, who had producing credits on high-profile films including “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Flashdance” and “Adventures in Babysitting,” died Tuesday in Los Angeles.

XDefiant Is Not Shutting Down, Executive Producer Says, Year 2 Still Planned

After rumors surfaced of a potential shutdown for Ubisoft's free-to-play shooter XDefiant , the game's executive producer, Mark Rubin, says the leak is not true and that Year 2 content is still ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 16

Harris’s record on trade paints a dire picture for American producers, consumers

Vice President Harris' commitment to raising taxes, enacting Venezuelan-style price controls, and further shackling America's energy production would be disastrous for American working families, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

‘Blade Runner 2049’ Producers Sue Elon Musk Over ‘Robotaxi’ Imagery

Alcon Entertainment, the Hollywood company behind “Blade Runner 2049,” said it had denied a request to use images from the movie but that Mr. Musk did so anyway.

Business - The New York Times - October 21

‘Blade Runner 2049’ producer sues Tesla, Elon Musk for copyright infringement

The production company behind the sci-fi movie “Blade Runner 2049” is suing Elon Musk and Tesla Inc. for copyright infringement, claiming an image from the movie was improperly used to promote ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

Paddington Bear gets a British passport

Film-makers asked for a passport to be used in the famous bear's new movie, Paddington in Peru.

Alexander Rodnyansky: Oscar-nominated producer sentenced to jail in Russia in absentia

The Ukrainian film producer behind Leviathan and Loveless was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after speaking out against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A Moscow court has sentenced ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

'Blade Runner 2049' producers sue Elon Musk over AI image

A film production company that helped make “Blade Runner 2049” has sued Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk for using an AI-generated image resembling a scene from the science fiction movie to market ...

Tech - ABC News - October 22

Lynda Obst, veteran producer of 'Sleepless in Seattle,' 'Flashdance,' dies at 74

Lynda Obst, the longtime producer whose credits included 'Flashdance,' 'Interstellar' and 'Sleepless in Seattle,' died Tuesday at 74, The Times has confirmed.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 23

Tate & Lyle’s journey from sugar producer to sugar reducer

The UK-listed company faces a potential takeover after turning its back on its sucrose origins

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Biden administration expands tax credit for producing solar, wind and battery components

The Biden administration is expanding a federal tax credit that seeks to incentivize domestic production of components for solar and wind energy, as well as batteries. The Treasury Department ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

France’s Financial Morass Produces a Harsh Critique From Moody’s

The financial ratings agency, citing a “fiscal deterioration” with rising borrowing and a political logjam, downgraded its outlook for French debt.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

Southport murder suspect charged with terrorism offence and producing ricin

Axel Rudakubana, 18, who is already charged with three counts of murder, faces new charges of possessing terrorist material and making poison. The suspect accused of murdering three girls in ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Liam Payne's producer backtracks on plan to release singer's first posthumous single

A producer who worked with Liam Payne said on Tuesday he will no longer be releasing Payne's first posthumous single this Friday as initially planned, saying instead "we will all wait."

Nuclear fuel producer calls for more incentives to end Russia reliance

Second-largest western supplier of enriched uranium Orano urges more clarity on demand or stricter sanctions

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

How Man City's remarkable academy keeps producing talent

Ahead of Man City's Carabao Cup clash vs. Tottenham, we take a closer look at their academy, how they prepare young players and manage their minutes.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Hip-hop producer Metro Boomin is accused of rape in lawsuit

Prominent hip-hop producer Metro Boomin has been accused of rape in a lawsuit

Entertainment - ABC News - 5 days ago

Hip-hop producer Metro Boomin accused of rape in lawsuit

Vanessa LeMaistre says Grammy-nominated producer raped her in 2016 and that she became pregnant from attack. A Los Angeles woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that Metro Boomin, a Grammy-nominated ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

What can't RZA do? The legendary producer and artist tackles classical music

Wu-Tang Clan mastermind RZA talks about his upcoming "A Ballet Through Mud" L.A. show, how kung fu inspired his composing style and more.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

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