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☆ Neeraj Chopra has gained unlikely stardom in India. If he wins another Olympic gold, he will be ‘treated like God’
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —In a line-up of India’s sporting heroes, most of whom have gained celebrity status through cricket, Neeraj Chopra is an anomaly. Matthias Hangst/Getty ImagesPrior to Chopra, India had practically no history in track and field, winning most of its Olympic medals in field hockey and wrestling. But still, Neeraj Chopra is the best sportsperson. “My main focus is to stay healthy,” says Chopra, “but I’m not taking the pressure of winning a gold medal again. He is a moving billboard, one can say now.”And if he wins a second gold medal at the Olympics?

Persons: Neeraj Chopra, ” Chopra, – Chopra, ”, Chopra, It’s, Matthias Hangst, Norris Pritam, He’s, Fabrice Coffrini, “, Pritam, Kirill Kudryavtsev, he’s, I’m, I’ll, ’, –, Michael Steele, ’ ” Organizations: CNN, CNN Sport, Ormax Media, Diamond League, Tokyo, “, ”, volleyball, Zurich Diamond League, Getty, Commonwealth Games, Paris Olympics, India Locations: India, Tokyo, Budapest, Khandra, Haryana, Panipat, AFP, Panchkula, Hungary

☆ Aespa’s Karina apologizes to K-pop fans after relationship reveal sparks backlash
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Jessie Yeung | Yoonjung Seo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Seoul, South Korea CNN —Are K-pop stars allowed to love? Under Karina’s apology post on Wednesday, the comment section was flooded with fans rallying in support. “No idols (K-pop stars) should apologize for dating in 2024,” one top comment read. And while there were messages of support there, too, there were plenty of disgruntled fans who weren’t satisfied with Karina’s apology. “Other fans pointed out that Karina’s apology hadn’t mentioned the status of her relationship – speculating that was simply confirmation they were still dating.

Persons: Karina, Lee Jae, wook, ”, “, Hyuna, Dawn, Jisoo, Ahn Bo, hyun, Aespa, hadn’t Organizations: South Korea CNN, Chosun Ilbo, Entertainment, Triple H, CNN, Twitter Locations: Seoul, South Korea, Asia, Instagram, Japan, Weibo

☆ Ukraine war live updates: Russia threatens to expel reporters, accuses ambassadors of meddling; Ukraine strikes Black Sea Fleet ship
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Russian Foreign Ministry building is seen behind the Army billboard reading "Our Defenders! Zakharova said Tuesday that Western ambassadors in Moscow were interfering in Russian affairs and questioned their business in Russia. "They devote all their time - I mean the Western part of the ambassadors, the ambassadors of Western countries, NATO - to only one thing ... Zakharova also said that Russia would expel German journalists working in the country if Berlin decided to "touch" Russian reporters. Zakharova claimed that Germany intended to expel Russian journalists and to not renew their visas or accreditation to work in the country.

Persons: Maria Zakharova, Zakharova, Sergei Lavrov, Holly Ellyatt Organizations: Russian, Ministry, Russia's, Russian Foreign, NATO, RIA Novosti, CNBC Locations: Moscow, Berlin, Russia, Germany, Ukraine, Russian

☆ Twice, a K-Pop Girl Group, Tops the Billboard Chart for the First Time
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Ben Sisario | More About Ben Sisario | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The nine-woman K-pop group Twice leads the Billboard album chart for the first time this week with its latest mini-LP, thanks to collectible CD and vinyl sales, while Morgan Wallen marks a full year of blockbuster streaming numbers. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with the equivalent of 95,000 sales in the United States. “With You-th” also garnered 6.3 million streams, the lowest streaming total for a No. 2 in its 52nd week on the chart, with the equivalent of 67,000 sales. 6 on the all-genre album chart — and even then, only hitting that low point two times.

Persons: Morgan Wallen, Celine Dion’s “, ” Locations: United States

☆ Where Old Vegas is still alive today
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-03 | by ( Matt Villano | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

MuseumsMuseums are obvious celebrations of the past, and in Las Vegas, these two museums have direct links to the Vegas of old. At the Neon Museum, Old Vegas is showcased in the form of neon signs. Other attractionsSeveral other sights and destinations around Las Vegas keep the city’s past alive in this modern age. At one point every casino in Las Vegas had a machine like this one; today this is the only coin-operated iteration left. Finally, the most recognizable throwback to Old Vegas might be the neon “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip near Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.

Persons: upstage Travis, Taylor, Usher, Jackie Gaughan, Kenny Epstein, Epstein, Gaughan, “, ”, you’ve, Bugsy Siegel, Meyer Lansky, La Concha, Caesar, Chris Welsch, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Sinatra, Hugo’s, El Cortez, Barbara Streisand’s, Bauer, Griffin, Vegas Vickie, Vickie, Derek Stevens, Vic, Betty Willis, YESCO Organizations: CNN, Sin, Bellagio, Vegas, Eiffel, El, Fremont Street, National Register of Historic Places, Casino, Hotel, Museums, Mob Museum, National Museum of, US Post Office, Commerce, Neon Museum, Las, Virgin Hotels, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Italian American, Four Queens Casino, Las Vegas, Sigma Derby, Fremont Locations: Sin City, Las Vegas, Paris, Vegas, Hotel Nevada, Fremont Street, America, Old Vegas, Sahara, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Las, Fremont, Mandalay

☆ Jamie Lee Curtis credits Richard Lewis with her sobriety: ‘Rest in laughter’
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Jamie Lee Curtis sent love to her late friend and former costar, comedian and actor Richard Lewis, who died at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Curtis took to Instagram with a series of pictures of herself with Lewis, writing about their time working together on the sitcom “Anything But Love,” which ran for four seasons from 1989 - 1992. “I’ve just read that my friend Richard Lewis has died. He found love with Joyce and that, of course, besides his sobriety, is what mattered most to him. Rest in laughter, Richard.

Persons: Jamie Lee Curtis, Richard Lewis, Curtis, Lewis, “ I’ve, Marty Gold, ”, “, can’t, snort, Richard, ” Curtis, Richard Frank, John Ritter, Joyce, Marty, Hannah !, Larry David, Lewis “ Organizations: CNN, ABC, Disney Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Opinion | Nikki Haley Is Actually Winning
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Frank Bruni | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

In her make-believe quest for the Grand Old Party’s presidential nomination, Nikki Haley seems to be having a grand old time. She’s not running for president, or at least that’s not her sole or even principal goal in 2024. She’s running for a different kind of glory, and to some degree, she’s winning it, even though she doesn’t deserve it. It’s a big, bold billboard for the new model Haley, who is taking on a titan and telling inconvenient truths. When this is all over, her speaking fees will be astronomical.

Persons: Nikki Haley, Donald Trump wasn’t, Haley, She’s, Haley grappled, It’s, Trump Organizations: Old, Trump Locations: Michigan, South Carolina, Nevada, New Hampshire

☆ Microsoft Word’s Subtle Typeface Change Affected Millions. Did You Notice?
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Victor Mather | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

When you read — a book, a traffic sign, a billboard, this article — how much do you really notice the letters? But even if you don’t really notice them, you might sense it if something has subtly changed. That’s a feeling some people have had in recent weeks when they turn on their Microsoft Word programs. After 17 years of Calibri as Word’s default typeface, many users suddenly found themselves typing in a new typeface called Aptos. Letters are letters, but for designers and typography fans, they matter a lot.

Persons: ”, Jon Friedman Organizations: Microsoft

☆ Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sued by male producer who alleges sexual assault
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Khorram allegedly ordered prostitutes and illicit drugs for Combs and his guests and according to the lawsuit, Jones believed Khorram “aided and abetted” Combs’ sexual assault. “Our attempts to share this proof with Mr. Jones’ attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, have been ignored, as Mr. Blackburn refuses to return our calls. “This was done to ease Mr. Jones’ anxiety concerning homosexuality,” the suit alleges. In a statement to CNN, he called Jones’ allegations “false.”“My lawyer will be handling this going forward,” Stevie J added. Combs was present while Mr. Jones was being assaulted by Cuba Gooding Jr.,” the suit alleges.

Persons: CNN —, Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, ” Rodney “, Rod ” Jones, videographer, Combs, Jones, Combs ’, Kristina Khorram, Sir Lucian Grainge, Justin, Justin Combs, Khorram, Khorram “, abetted ” Combs, “, DeLeon Tequila, Grainge, Habtemarian “, ” Jones, Shawn Holley, Sean Combs, ”, ” Holley, Tyrone Blackburn, Blackburn, “ Justin Combs, Sean, Diddy, Chris Pizzello, Steven ‘ Stevie J ’ Jordan, Stevie J, ’, Oscar, Cuba Gooding, Jr, Mr, “ Mr, ” Gooding, Casandra Ventura, ” Ben Brafman, Ventura, ” Weeks, ” Combs, Rodney Jones, Lucian Grainge, Grainge “ Organizations: CNN, Universal Music Group, Motown, Ethiopia, Khorram, Billboard, Islands, Motown Records, Cuba Locations: New York, Los Angeles

☆ Fraudster who peddled fake pre-IPO Airbnb stock falsely claimed to represent Egypt's Mansour family
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Rohan Goswami | In Rohangoswamicnbc | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The family office is not named in the complaint, but details from court filings and online records match those of Man Capital, the family office of the Mansour family. Man Capital was started in 2010 by billionaire Mohamed Mansour, one of three brothers behind Egypt's second largest company, and his son, Loutfy Mansour. Rafiq had no connection to Man Capital or parent company Mansour Group. A spokesman for Man Capital declined to comment to CNBC, as did the Manhattan U.S. Attorney's Office, which is prosecuting Rafiq. In the summer of that year, Rafiq allegedly created created fake domain names and email addresses masquerading as a senior executive at the family office.

Persons: Shamoon Rafiq, Mansour, Mohamed Mansour, Loutfy Mansour, Rafiq Organizations: Nasdaq, Man, Man Capital, Group, General Motors, Caterpillar, CNBC, Manhattan U.S, Attorney's Locations: New York, Manhattan, U.S, Singapore

☆ Ye Spends a Second Week at No. 1 With ‘Vultures 1’
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Ben Sisario | More About Ben Sisario | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Ye, the rapper and provocateur formerly known as Kanye West, has the No. 1 album for a second week with “Vultures 1,” narrowly beating out a new release from the Oregon rapper Yeat. He released “Vultures 1” independently and promoted the album with a pair of well-attended listening events at arenas in Chicago and Long Island. It is Ye’s first album to spend more than a single week at No. According to an estimate computed by Billboard, “Vultures 1” earned about $1 million in its first week from sales and streams in the United States alone.

Persons: Ye, provocateur, ”, Yeat, Ty Dolla, Jay Organizations: “, Billboard Locations: Oregon, United States, Chicago, Long

☆ Girls to the Front: Olivia Rodrigo’s Fans Show Up in Force
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Ok Mccausland | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Olivia Rodrigo shot to pop stardom pretty much overnight: Her first single, “Drivers License,” rocketed to No. 1 in January 2021 while most of the world was still in coronavirus lockdown, making her the youngest artist to debut atop Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. In April of the following year, she finally brought her songs to life onstage with her punky Sour Tour, which played theaters, though she could have easily sold out arenas. Now she has done just that: Her tour supporting her second album, the cathartic, rock-oriented LP “Guts,” kicked off last Friday night at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., with a performance “advertising the power of girlhood,” The Times pop music critic Jon Caramanica wrote in his review. The venue, and its parking lot, was filled with young women ready to receive the message.

Persons: Olivia Rodrigo, rocketed, ”, Jon Caramanica Organizations: Acrisure Locations: Palm Desert, Calif

☆ Spending in Shenzhen: Chinese used to escape to this former British colony. Now Hongkongers are heading in the opposite direction
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Chris Lau | Veronica Lin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

Hong Kong CNN —With Hong Kong’s sky-high cost of living, residents like Andy Tsui have been looking for alternative ways to have more fun and spend less. Rather than spending his cash in his hometown of Hong Kong, he’s been crossing the border into mainland China to splurge instead. Such trips are noteworthy because, for much of Hong Kong’s modern history, the traffic has been largely — conspicuously, even — in the other direction. Hong Kong used to be the place where Chinese would escape to, not from. In 2023, just 26 million mainlanders — about half of the 2018 crowd — visited Hong Kong.

Persons: Andy Tsui, he’s, boba, ” Tsui, Justin Robertson, Noemi Cassanelli, CNN Hong Kong’s, Hong Kong —, misbehaving, —, ”, Steve Tsang, Hong, Shenzhen’s, Hongkongers, Gilles Sabrie, Hongkonger Eddy Lam, Lam, Cherrie Leung, Qilai Shen, Hugo Sin, “, Gary Ng, John Lee, Tsang Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, CNN, Shoppers, Yuen, Britain, Newspapers, Hong, Hong Kong Immigration Department, China Institute, SOAS University, Huawei, Tencent, Bloomberg, Getty, Sam’s Club, Costco, Sam’s, Walmart, Hong Kong, Shenzhen hasn’t, Xinhua, RTHK, SOAS University of London Locations: Hong Kong, China, splurge, Peking, Shenzhen, East, Hong, People’s Republic of China, British, Beijing, London, Bay Area, San Francisco , New York, Tokyo, Kowloon, Coco, Shanghai, “, Inner Mongolia, Taiwan, Japan, Mainland China, Hong Kong’s, Britain, Canada, Australia, Bay, ”

☆ Opinion: ‘Drive-Away Dolls’ beats Florida’s right-wing politicians at their own game
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Opinion Noah Berlatsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

But sometimes — as in Ethan Coen’s and Tricia Cooke’s wonderful “Drive-Away Dolls” — they’re more adventurous. Noah Berlatsky Noah BerlatskyCoen, best known for his collaborations with his brother Joel, co-wrote and co-directed “Drive-Away Dolls” with his wife and queer filmmaker, Cooke. Jamie (played by Margaret Qualley) and Marian (played by Geraldine Viswanathan) are pictured in "Drive-Away Dolls." Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan co-star in Ethan Coen's and Tricia Cooke's latest film, "Drive-Away Dolls." “Drive-Away Dolls” tells the audience watching through that fence or otherwise, that queer looking, queer film, queer art and queer people are all a valuable, fun and worthy heist.

Persons: Noah Berlatsky, George Clooney, Ethan Coen’s, Tricia Cooke’s, Noah Berlatsky Noah Berlatsky Coen, Joel, Cooke, Jamie, Margaret Qualley, Beanie Feldstein, Marian, Geraldine Viswanathan, Marian’s, Gary Channel, Matt Damon, —, Coen, Tricia, Sen, don’t, Ron DeSantis, DeSantis, “, they’ve, Ethan Coen's, Tricia Cooke's, buttoned, John McNaughton’s, Norman, ” Organizations: CNN, Texas, Channel, Florida Gov Locations: Chicago, Tallahassee, Florida, American, Florida —, Marion, Hitchcock’s

☆ Fox News hyped the bogus FBI informant claims against Biden. Now its refusing to walk them back
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

New York CNN —Days after explosive bribery claims about President Joe Biden came ripping apart at the seams, Fox News and the broader MAGA Media universe have declined to walk back their factually-challenged narrative. (Photo by Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images) Erik McGregor/LightRocket/Getty ImagesThe lack of a retraction or any real sign of contrition comes as the Smirnov allegations continue to implode in spectacular fashion. The network functions as the main organ in the right-wing media universe and has tremendous influence over the Republican Party base. By refusing to fully acknowledge the false claims and press GOP lawmakers on their relentless promotion of it, Fox News is effectively giving GOP lawmakers permission to continue doing so. A Fox News spokesperson did not off me a comment on the network’s coverage of the revelations surrounding the informant.

Persons: Joe Biden, Biden, David Weiss, Alexander Smirnov, Smirnov, ”, Jesse Watters, baselessly, Sean Hannity, Hannity, Weiss, Donald Trump, Brooke Singman, Erik McGregor, contrition, ” Weiss, Harris Faulkner, ” Faulkner, Rupert, Lachlan Murdoch, Lachlan, Tim Miller, “, ” Miller Organizations: New York CNN, Fox News, MAGA Media, Republican, Capitol, ” Fox News, Trump, FBI, Getty, Wednesday, Republican Party, Fox, Dominion Voting Systems, U.S . Capitol, MSNBC Locations: New York, Trump Russia, Democratic, United States

☆ Beyoncé Becomes First Black Woman to Top Billboard Country Chart
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Christopher Kuo | More About Christopher Kuo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

1 on the Billboard country airplay chart this week, making her the first Black female artist to hold the top spot. 9 on the Billboard country chart. “Texas Hold ’Em” has already drawn more than 19 million streams, and “16 Carriages” has 10.3 million streams. But the sudden success of Beyoncé’s country singles comes at a time when Black women have started to receive acclaim within that realm. Beyoncé is the first woman to top both the Hot Country Songs chart and the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart since they were established in 1958, according to Billboard.

Persons: ”, Tracy Chapman, Luke Combs, Mickey Guyton, Brittney Spencer, Beyoncé Organizations: Billboard, “, Verizon Locations: Texas

☆ Beyoncé has dominated the Billboard charts in 9 different categories, from gospel to rap to country — here's a breakdown
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Beyoncé scored her first #1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with 'Texas Hold 'Em.' AdvertisementBeyoncé achieved her first #1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, meaning the singer has now topped 9 multi-metric charts. Billboard broke the news on Tuesday after her latest song, "Texas Hold 'Em," hit the top spot one week after release. "Texas Hold 'Em" was one of two singles from Beyoncé's upcoming album, "Renaissance Act II." Beyoncé's win means she is now the first Black female artist to have a #1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

Persons: Beyoncé, — Organizations: Service, Billboard Locations: Texas

☆ Productivity Is Up, Along With Hopes It Will Fuel the Economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Jeanna Smialek | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Thirty years ago, officials at the Federal Reserve were hotly debating whether the economy could continue to chug along so vigorously without spurring a pickup in inflation. And back in 1994, it turned out that it could, thanks to one key ingredient: productivity. Now, official productivity data are showing a big pickup for the first time in years. If the answer is yes, it would have huge implications for the U.S. economy. And a steady pickup in productivity could allow the economy to take off in a healthy way.

Organizations: Base, Federal Reserve Locations: U.S

☆ Beyoncé debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and makes history
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Beyoncé’s new song “Texas Hold ‘Em” debuted in the top spot of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart on Tuesday, the publication announced. Beyoncé’s other new country song “16 Carriages” ranks No. She is also the first woman to have topped both the Hot Country and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts since the lists began in 1958. Morgan Wallen, Justin Bieber, Billy Ray Cyrus and Ray Charles are the only other artists to have reached No. Both “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em” were released on Feb. 11 after Beyoncé teased the release of new music in a surprise Super Bowl ad for Verizon, accompanied with eye-popping visualizer videos on YouTube.

Persons: CNN —, ”, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, Justin Bieber, Billy Ray Cyrus, Ray Charles, Veep, Tony Hale, Queen Bey Organizations: CNN, Billboard, Verizon, YouTube Locations: Texas

☆ Analysis: Taylor Swift would win any popularity contest against MAGA
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-18 | by ( Harry Enten | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Taylor Swift performs at the Staples Center in Los Angeles in 2015. From Taylor Swift On her birthday in 2019, Swift shared this photo of herself as a child. From Taylor Swift A 13-year-old Swift sings the National Anthem before an NBA game in Philadelphia in 2002. John Mabangalo/Pool/Getty Images Swift performs during a sold-out show at New York's Madison Square Garden in 2009. Ethan Miller/Getty Images Swift performs onstage at the Staples Center in Los Angeles during her 1989 tour in 2015.

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☆ Kayne West's sampling of icons like Donna Summer and Ozzy Osbourne is a 'clear-cut' case of copyright infringement, legal experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-18 | by ( Hannah Getahun | Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Though Ozzy Osbourne left Black Sabbath in 1979, his wife, Sharon Osbourne, told Billboard any songs the band wrote — Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward — require the approval of all four members to license. Regardless of the social media feud, legal experts say if true, the unauthorized use of the samples would be a “clear-cut” case of copyright infringement. He didn't dispute it,” entertainment attorney Donald M. Woodard of Carter and Woodard told Business Insider. AdvertisementOsbourne's recent objection to West's sample would be considered a new copyright claim, as the license for use does not permit West to sample the song in perpetuity. In 2022, Chicago artist Marshall Jefferson accused the rapper of using his song “Move Your Body” in the West song “Flowers” without permission.

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☆ More pedestrians were killed on Los Angeles' Vermont Avenue than in the state of Vermont in 2022 — and it's become an ad for a measure to make streets safer
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

It's deadly — especially for anyone attempting to walk or bike the city streets. More people are killed in traffic accidents in LA than in any other city in the US — and things are headed in the wrong direction. A billboard on Vermont Avenue — a 23-mile long north-south thoroughfare — blasts a chilling statistic: more pedestrians were killed on that road than in the state of Vermont in 2022. Seven pedestrians were killed in the state, while eight people were killed on the LA road with the same name. Advertisementfact check: sad, but true pic.twitter.com/re4AZduiTK — Yes on Measure HLA (@healthystreetla) January 16, 2024The avenue is among the deadliest in LA and has a few of the most dangerous intersections in LA County.

Persons: —, Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus, Michael Schneider, Schneider, Francine Orr, hasn't, that's Organizations: Service, Business, New York City, Vermont, City, Senate, LA's Locations: Los Angeles, LA, New York, Vermont, LA County, Hoboken , New Jersey, Northern Europe

☆ NYC's commercial real estate crisis is so bad that a developer is considering turning a prime plot of land into a 150-foot billboard
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Shubhangi Goel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Vornado Realty Trust is contemplating turning a prime New York City plot into a giant billboard. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementNew York City-based developer Vornado Realty Trust is considering using a plot of land near Madison Square Garden and the Empire State Building to house a 150-foot tall billboard, among other options. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: — Organizations: Realty, Service, Vornado Realty, Garden, Empire, Business Locations: New York, Hotel Pennsylvania, York City, Madison

☆ Apple Music Removes New Ye Album Amid Distributor Dispute
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Ben Sisario | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Ye, the rapper, producer and provocateur formerly known as Kanye West, has what will likely be the No. 1 album on next week’s Billboard chart, with “Vultures 1.” But on Thursday, the LP disappeared from Apple Music, one of the world’s top streaming platforms. The reason was unclear, and Apple gave no explanation. But the removal came a few hours after an independent distribution outlet complained that its system had been used to release the music in violation of its service terms. It also remained unclear whether — and how soon — Ye’s album might return to Apple, perhaps through another distributor.

Persons: Ye, provocateur, —, Ty Dolla Organizations: “, Apple Music, Apple, Adidas

☆ Ye called out Taylor Swift's fans after they bought Beyonce's new single to keep him from the Billboard Hot 100 top spot
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Swift's fans reacted by buying Beyoncé's new single, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM." AdvertisementYe, formally known as Kanye West, is feuding with Taylor Swift's fans after he shared a post claiming he was Spotify's global top artist. "WHEN I SAID THAT I'M THE NEW JESUS BITCH I WASN'T EVEN THINKING ABOUT TAYLOR SWIFT. "ALSO, I'M SURE I'VE BEEN FAR MORE HELPFUL TO TAYLOR SWIFT'S CAREER THAN HARMFUL. TO ALL TAYLOR SWIFT FANS I AM NOT YOUR ENEMY UUUM IM NOT YOUR FRIEND EITHER THOUGH LOL," Ye added.

Persons: Ye, Taylor Swift, —, Taylor Swift's, Swift, Taylor, Swifties, TAYLOR SWIFT, Kim Kardashian, Scooter Braun, WE, TAYLOR, SWIFT, Tree Paine, Kardashian, Brandon Marshall's, Bianca Censori, Marshall, Brandon Marshall, Kanye Organizations: Service, Spotify, NFL, Kanye West Locations: TEXAS, Ye's, ife, IFE

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