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☆ ‘The People’s Joker’ and the Perils of Playing With a Studio’s Copyright
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Eric Grode | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Vera Drew never received a cease-and-desist letter. She would like to be very clear on that point. Unless, that is, a filmmaker receives a letter from Warner Bros. “This letter was actually kind of complimentary, but it expressed their concern that the film infringed on their brand,” Drew said. I was like, ‘No, I got a passport for this!

Persons: Vera Drew, Drew, Megan Amram, Tim, Eric, Sacha Baron Cohen, “, Al Yankovic, ” Drew, ’ Organizations: Toronto, Warner Bros Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Megan Thee Stallion and Warner Music Group sign 'innovative' new agreement that enables her to stay independent while working with the company's resources
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( John Lynch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewMegan Thee Stallion and Warner Music Group (WMG) signed a new agreement on Friday, Business Insider has learned. In this agreement, the three-time, Grammy-winning artist will release music through Hot Girl Productions — her independent music and entertainment entity — and simultaneously work with Warner Music and its international affiliates. AdvertisementFollowing the settlement, Megan released two independent singles, "Cobra" and "Hiss," the latter of which stands at No. "This new chapter with Warner Music Group will shift the landscape in the music industry and empower other independent artists to follow in her footsteps and claim their power. It's also a testament to Max's ability to reimagine the relationships that major music companies can engage in with independent artists."

Persons: —, Megan Thee, Megan, Hiss, Max Lousada, Jay, Meg, Desiree Perez, It's Organizations: Service, Megan Thee Stallion, Warner Music Group, Houston, Business, Warner Music, Entertainment, Apple Music's, WMG, Warner

☆ Nicki Minaj fans say they're losing respect for the rapper amid her 'embarrassing' attacks on Megan Thee Stallion
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Nicki Minaj recently released a new diss track, "Big Foot," aimed at Megan Thee Stallion. lied on yo DEAD @theestallion — Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) January 28, 2024Minaj has continued to post incessantly about Megan on X (formerly Twitter). "Big foot but you still a small fry / Swearing on your dead mother when you lie," she raps. "There are myriad of ways that Nicki Minaj has come for other women, just point-blank period," the TikToker said. Nicki Minaj allowed her own bitter jealousy to take her crown."

Persons: Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, —, Megan Thee, Megan, Megan didn't, Minaj, Kenneth Petty, Petty, Tory Lanez, Ben Shapiro, Shapiro, Cardi, it's, Pardison, Fontaine, who's, Pardi, Minaj's, she's, @lawyerbae, Gerrick Kennedy, Piggy ”, — Gerrick Kennedy, @GerrickKennedy, Piggy, Kennedy, nicki, meg rn pic.twitter.com, megan, QmThqEbkOC Organizations: Service, Megan's, Houston Locations: New York

☆ Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion's feud has hip-hop experts weighing in on who won
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion have released diss tracks about each other. The latest celebrity feud is between Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj, and hip-hop experts are already weighing in on who won — so far. It all started on Friday when Megan dissed Nicki in her new single, "Hiss," prompting Nicki to reply with her own track. Although Megan didn't name anyone while taking a bevy of pointed jabs in the lyrics, many fans believed one line targeted Nicki Minaj and her husband, Kenneth Petty. "I don't think Megan thee Stallion is in the same breath as Nicki Minaj," Budden said.

Persons: Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee, Joe Budden, Hiss, Minaj, —, Megan dissed Nicki, Nicki, Megan didn't, Kenneth Petty, Megan, Petty, Tory Lanez, Lanez, God, Nicki Minaj's, Charlamagne, which's, Budden, " Budden, Megan doesn't, Megan Thee Stallion, David Crotty, Patrick McMullan, Nicki Cardi, Drake, Meek, Jason Koerner, Getty, It's, we'll Organizations: Service, Megan's, who's, Getty, Navy, Apple iTunes Locations: Miami

☆ Everything Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion have said about each other amid their ongoing feud
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-27 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Megan Thee Stallion appeared to diss Nicki Minaj's husband on her new song, "Hiss." Minaj responded by referencing Tory Lanez, who was convicted in Megan Thee Stallion's shooting. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Advertisement"Hot Girl Summer" is officially over for Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj, who are embroiled in a fiery online feud. This prompted Minaj to diss Megan on Instagram Live and X, formerly known as Twitter.

Persons: Megan Thee, Nicki Minaj's, Hiss, Minaj, Tory Lanez, Megan Thee Stallion's, —, Nicki Minaj, Megan Organizations: Service, Twitter

☆ Families Head to Guantánamo Bay Seeking Justice in Bali Bombing Case
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Carol Rosenberg | More About Carol Rosenberg | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Frank Heffernan thought his daughter Megan was in South Korea where she was working as an English teacher when he heard the news of a devastating terrorist attack on the Indonesian island of Bali on Oct. 12, 2002. She had gone there with friends on a vacation. “Not a day goes by that I don’t think of her,” said Mr. Heffernan, mopping his eyes with a tissue at his home in Florida. In the random, cruel fashion of terrorism, the bombing killed tourists and workers from 22 nations who happened to be in a commercial district, including 38 Indonesians. Among the dead were Australian and British citizens who were there for a rugby match, Americans passionate about surfing — and Megan and two Korean friends, who were out sightseeing when the bombs exploded.

Persons: Frank Heffernan, Megan, Megan Heffernan, ”, Heffernan Organizations: State Department, Al Locations: South Korea, Indonesian, Bali, Alaska, Al Qaeda, Florida

☆ Kate Middleton and King Charles' candid hospital announcements reveal how much the royal family has changed
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Maria Noyen | Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewKensington Palace and Buckingham Palace alerted the public Wednesday that Kate Middleton and King Charles III are dealing with separate health conditions. The announcements' swift timing and candid nature are a sharp departure from the monarchy's usual approach to sharing major health updates. Kate Middleton during the opening of Evelina London's new children's day surgery unit on December 5, 2023, in London. Related storiesSchiffer said the news would've inevitably resulted in another royal PR disaster if the palace had kept Kate or Charles' condition private. As an example, Schiffer referenced the palace's vague health announcements during Queen Elizabeth II's final years.

Persons: —, Kate Middleton, King Charles III, Kate, Charles, Eric Schiffer, Kelcey, it's, Ian Vogler, Kintner, King Charles ', Wales, Schiffer, would've, Queen Elizabeth II's, Buckingham, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip's, Victoria Jones, King Charles, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Megan, Harry Organizations: Service, Palace, Business, PR, Windsor Castle Locations: London, Windsor

☆ He Designed Drugs to Save His Children. Now He’s Working to Save Biotech, Too.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Betsy Mckay | Photographs Clark Hodgin For The Wall Street Journal | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

John Crowley burst into the back hallway of a Cheesecake Factory in New Jersey where his daughter Megan and her nurse had just finished lunch. Megan, 26, was lying unconscious on the tile floor next to her wheelchair. She was grayish, her lips purple. Nearly a quarter-century after plunging into biotech to find drugs to save Megan and her younger brother, Patrick, from a rare and deadly genetic disease, Crowley feared the battle had suddenly been lost.

Persons: John Crowley, Megan, Patrick, Crowley Locations: New Jersey

TikTok, accused of elevating pro-Palestinian content, blamed “unsound analysis” of hashtag data. Some Instagram and Facebook users circulated a petition accusing the platforms’ parent company, Meta, of censoring pro-Palestinian posts, which Meta attributed to a technical bug. Antisemitic content swarmed onto X, the platform formerly known as Twitter and run by the billionaire Elon Musk. The major tech companies have long offered some degree of access, but researchers said that now seems to be shrinking. TikTok has been accused of amplifying pro-Palestinian videos through its powerful algorithmic feed and of failing to address antisemitic content.

Persons: TikTok, Elon Musk, Linda Yaccarino, “ We’re, ”, Megan A, Brown, —, Sacha Baron Cohen, Debra Messing, Musk, Osama bin Laden, America ”, Isabelle Frances, Wright, Moustafa Ayad, Ms, Frances, Jamie Favazza, Meta, Sukrit Venkatagiri, standwithIsrael Organizations: Facebook, Tech, Meta, Twitter, University of Michigan, IBM, Institute for Strategic, Swarthmore College Locations: Israel, United States, U.S, Beijing

☆ Gordon Ramsay welcomes sixth child to his ‘brigade’ with wife Tana Ramsay
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Gordon Ramsay is a father for the sixth time with his wife of almost 30 years, Tana Ramsay. The celebrity chef posted a trio of photos from the hospital on his verified Instagram account Saturday, revealing the pair had welcomed a son, Jesse James Ramsay. “What an amazing birthday present,” Ramsay, who turned 57 on November 8, wrote in the caption, adding, “please welcome Jesse James Ramsay, 7lbs 10oz whopper! Ramsay and wife Tana have been married since 1996 and are parents to daughters Tilly, Megan and Holly Anna, and sons Jack Scott and Oscar. When Byron answered, Ramsay said, “Byron!

Persons: CNN — Gordon Ramsay, Tana Ramsay, Jesse James Ramsay, ” Ramsay, 7lbs, Ramsay, ”, …, Tana, Tilly, Megan, Holly Anna, Jack Scott, Oscar, “, Kelly Clarkson, Megan’s, Byron, Clarkson, FaceTime Byron, “ Byron, It’s Organizations: CNN, ” CNN

☆ Morgan Stanley says consumers looking for 30% discounts on holiday shopping before buying, sell retail stocks
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Morgan Stanley highlighted several companies that are prepared to withstand — and even benefit from —consumers' shifting preferences this holiday season, as inflationary pressures dampen shoppers' budgets this quarter. According to Morgan Stanley's proprietary monthly survey, most holiday shoppers are looking to see 30% discounts, on average, before they begin spending this holiday season. A strong holiday season should benefit the entire airline industry given the ongoing demand for air travel among consumers across income brackets, according to Morgan Stanley. "Durable goods spending has slowed and that is expected to continue into the holiday season," Wilson said in the note. Toys could emerge as "relative winner" this season as they become a more top-of-mind purchase for parents during the holiday season, analyst Megan Alexander wrote.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Michael Wilson, Morgan, They're, Ravi Shanker, Wilson, Amazon's, Brian Nowak, Lauren Schenk, Chewy, Morgan Stanley's, Alex Straton, Megan Alexander Organizations: Consumers, Delta Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Air Group, Apparel, Urban Outfitters, Abercrombie, Fitch Locations: Delta, U.S

☆ Elon Musk's X restructuring curtails disinformation research, spurs legal fears
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Sheila Dang | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

It also shows a majority of survey respondents fear being sued by X over their findings or use of data. European Union regulators are also currently investigating X's handling of disinformation, which was the focus of multiple stalled or canceled independent research studies, the survey found. She helped conduct the research survey for the coalition, a global group with more than 300 members, that works to advance the study of technology's impact on society. 'X' logo is seen on the top of the headquarters of the messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in downtown San Francisco, California, U.S., July 30, 2023. Short-form video app TikTok announced an academic research API earlier this year, but its onerous terms and conditions limit its usefulness for researchers, said Megan A.

Persons: Elon, Musk's, Josephine Lukito, Musk, Carlos Barria, Lukito, Tim Weninger, Megan A, Brown, X, CCDH, Imran Ahmed, Bond Benton, Linda Yaccarino, Sheila Dang, Zeba Siddiqui, Martin Coulter, Supantha Mukherjee, Kenneth Li, Anna Driver Organizations: Social, Reuters, Twitter, Coalition for Independent Technology Research, Center, Union, University of Texas, San, EU, Reuters Graphics, REUTERS, University of Notre Dame, New York University, Tech Policy Press, Facebook, Montclair State University, Sprinklr, Thomson Locations: Israel, Gaza, quantifies, U.S, Australian, Austin, San Francisco, San Francisco , California, China, Sprinklr, London, Stockholm

☆ Morgan Stanley says this toy stock is a top pick that can rally more than 25%
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Toymaker Mattel can shine even as the environment for consumer companies looks shaky, according to Morgan Stanley. Analyst Megan Alexander initiated Mattel with an overweight rating, calling it a top pick, and assigned the the stock a price target of $27. That suggests the stock could gain 27.2% over the next 12 months. Alexander noted that headwinds reflecting the tough macroeconomic outlook are partly priced into the stock, but that revisions haven't bottomed yet. "They expect a decline in goods consumption, in particular durable goods, and a deceleration in services consumption."

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Megan Alexander, Alexander, Morgan Stanley's, Michael Bloom Organizations: Mattel

Whether she was advocating for equal pay and racial justice or just scoring a rare goal off a corner kick, Megan Rapinoe was always unabashedly authentic during her soccer career. Rapinoe sobbed following the U.S. loss to Sweden at this summer's Women's World Cup, knowing it would be her final tournament with the national team. "I’ve just loved every moment of my career,” she said through tears at the World Cup last month in Australia. At the 2019 World Cup in France, Rapinoe scored six goals, including a penalty in the final against the Netherlands. Rapinoe led her team's long fight for equal pay with their men's national team, which started with an EEOC complaint back in 2016.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Rapinoe, I’ve, ”, “ I’ll, Kelley O'Hara, There's, Christine Sinclair, “ I’ve, We’re, she’s, ” Sinclair, She’s, Ballon, Megan, Lynn Williams, Donald Trump’s, “ She’s, Jill Ellis, Colin Kaepernick, —, ” Rapinoe Organizations: Portland, Chicago's, Rapinoe, University of Portland, Pilots, Portland Pilots, FIFA, Ballon d'Or, national, U.S, Soccer, House, San Francisco 49ers, Sweden, soccer's Locations: Sweden, Australia, U.S, United States, South Africa, Seattle, Portland, Canada, France, Netherlands, New York City

☆ Why do we say tall instead of small? How Starbucks created its own language for ordering coffee
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-27 | by ( Ellie Stevens | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

When Starbucks was first founded in 1971, customers would walk in and ask for coffee beans: no modifications or refreshers. The shop featured a menu with the “Starbucks language” customers are familiar with today, including drinks such as espressos and lattes. Short and tall are other terms associated with the Italian coffee bar concept, used to describe the size of the drink. However, not everyone has embraced the Starbucks language. “I refuse to use Starbucks sizing.

Persons: Charles Lindsey, ” Lindsey, Howard Schultz, ”, Megan Adams, Schultz, Il Giornale, Giornale, Lindsey, “, Adams Organizations: New, New York CNN, Starbucks, University at Buffalo Locations: New York, Italy, United States, Iowa

☆ A Year After July 4 Parade Shooting, Some Americans Rethink Big Gatherings
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-04 | by ( Julie Bosman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Luca and Lennyn Fantasia, ages 7 and 5, were bouncing around the Park Ridge, Ill., Memorial Day parade in May in giddy holiday mode. They wore red, white and blue outfits, admired the marching band and darted in the street to scoop up hard candy. Their parents, Megan and John, were quietly discussing whether it was safe to even be there. “The kids love this kind of stuff,” she said. But is it really worth it?”Americans will gather in packed, public celebrations around the country on Tuesday, in both big cities and small towns, marking the Fourth of July with festivals, Main Street parades and fireworks shows.

Persons: Luca, Lennyn, Megan, John, “, ” Locations: Ill

☆ A millennial mom will 'basically do whatever it takes' to avoid a full-time job so she can be with her kids. Here's how she's scraping together part-time work and 2 side hustles.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-12 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

In addition to caregiving, she had to get a part-time job to help support her family. She's among the millions of Americans choosing to work part-time due to burnout, childcare obligations, and to earn extra income. Her solution involves a part-time job and two side hustles, but at least she feels some ownership over her time. Megan is one of the over 22 million Americans working part-time voluntarily, according to Labor Department data. "I can spend the rest of my life working if I want, but my kids are only kids for so long."

☆ The backlash against Megan Thee Stallion proves she's telling truth in Tory Lanez shooting, prosecutor says
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

LOS ANGELES — A California prosecutor told jurors Wednesday that hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion would never have subjected herself to the torrent of public abuse she’s received if she wasn’t telling the truth about rapper Tory Lanez shooting her in the feet and wounding her in the summer of 2020. Bott said Megan’s testimony was in itself sufficient to convict, but it’s supported by layers of other evidence, including the accounts of other eyewitnesses and apologies from Lanez. Megan testified that she left a gathering at the Hollywood Hills home of Kylie Jenner in an SUV with Lanez, his bodyguard and Harris. Bott ended his presentation Wednesday with a quote from Megan’s testimony, in which she said there have been times that “I wish he would have just shot and killed me.”“Megan does matter,” Bott said. Hold him accountable for shooting Megan over nothing more than a bruised ego.”

"The royal family are a competitive bunch, they always have been and always will be," royal biographer Andrew Morton told Reuters. "Prince William is the future king, Prince Harry no longer has a royal role. William and Kate will visit Boston, primarily to attend an awards ceremony for the Earthshot environmental prize which the prince set up. In contrast, William and Kate are portrayed in the British media as dutiful and earnest, encapsulating the style of monarchy set by the late queen. "I can tell you that Americans have never been as enthusiastic about the royal family as they are now," said Morton, who was in California to promote his latest book "The Queen".

☆ Drake: Alexis Ohanian and Megan Thee Stallion respond to disses on 'Her Loss'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-05 | by ( Zoe Sottile | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Drake released “Her Loss,” a 16-track collaboration with 21 Savage, on Friday. On one song, “Circo Loco,” he seems to imply that Megan Thee Stallion’s allegations that she was shot by Tory Lanez were false. “This b—- lie ‘bout getting shots but she still a stallion,” Drake raps on the cut. On Twitter, Megan asked other artists to “stop using my shooting for clout” shortly after the album was released. Megan Thee Stallion has been vocal about critiquing the societal acceptance of violence against Black women, penning a New York Times op-ed in 2020 that reflected on her shooting and the intersection of sexism and racism.

☆ JPMorgan downgrades toymaker Funko on disappointing earnings, uncertain future
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Carmen Reinicke | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

There's uncertainty ahead for toymaker Funko , and investors should take note, according to JPMorgan. The firm downgraded shares of Funko to neutral from overweight and lowered its price target to $16 from $32. Funko reported earnings of 28 cents per share, while analysts expected 50 cents per share, according to StreetAccount. Funko shares traded 35% lower in the premarket. "We believe valuation will be handcuffed until there is more visibility on the earnings outlook (especially a small cap company)," said Alexander.

☆ Amanda Nunes, dublă campioana mondială în UFC, a provocat-o la o luptă în cușcă pe Kim Kardashian
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-10 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Sursa foto: Getty ImagesAmanda Nunes, dublă campioana mondială în UFC, a provocat-o la o luptă în cușcă pe Kim KardashianÎn sporturile de contact, pare că a început o modă a duelurilor organizate între sportivi de performanță și vedete de talie internațională. Într-o glumă făcută pe rețelele de socializare, campioana mondială UFC la două categorii, Amanda Nunes, a provocat-o la o luptă în cușcă pe Kim Kardashian, una dintre cele mai mari vedete internaționale. ”Kim Kardashian, hai să facem asta”, a scris Amanda Nunes, pe pagina sa oficială de Twitter. Amanda Nunes nu a mai pierdut din 2014, atunci când a fost învinsă de Cat Zingano, prin knockout tehnic, în a treia rundă. În anul 2009, Kim Kardashian a luat parte la un meci demonstrativ de box, împotriva actriței Tamara Frapasella.

Persons: Amanda Nunes, Kim, Recent, Floyd Mayweather, Logan Paul, Kim Kardashian, Megan Anderson, Brazilianca, Dana White, Tamara Frapasella, Kris, Kardashian Organizations: Cat, Daily Mail, UFC Locations: americană, Brazilia, UFC

☆ O mamă a doi copii s-a prefăcut bolnavă de cancer în stadiu terminal pentru a strânge 22.000 de lire sterline din donaţii
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-03 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

O tânără de 27 de ani, mamă a doi copii, s-a prefăcut bolnavă de cancer în stadiu terminal pentru a obţine suma de 22.000 de lire sterline de la binevoitori, prin intermediul donaţiilor. Tatăl tinerei a creat o pagină de strângeri de fonduri cu o ţintă iniţială de 500 de lire, dar în câteva zile a strâns 12.000 de lire sterline. Un alt binevoitor a reuşit să strângă pentru ea 2.500 de lire sterline printr-o campanie umanitară în care a alergat 1000 de kilometri cu bicicleta. Astfel, suma totală a ajuns la 22.000 de lire sterline. Poliţia a intrat însă pe fir şi a început să investigheze întreaga situaţie după ce o rudă a vorbit cu personalul medical de la spital, unde femeia susţinea că este tratată, aflând că totul fusese doar o minciună.

Persons: Megan, Ripley, Cole, Archie, Poliţia Organizations: Facebook, Nottingham Locations: Derbyshire, Nottingham Crown Court

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