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Cutting Middle Managers? That’s Just Short-Sighted Thinking
Judd Antin, a former leader at Meta and Airbnb, has a message that should resonate loud and clear in the boardrooms of Big Tech:...
Tech Giants Fuel China’s Surveillance State—But Who’s Paying the Price?
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Starbucks Turns to Amazon Vet for Tech Revamp – But Will It Brew Success?
Starbucks is shaking things up again. They've brought in Anand Varadarajan, a longtime Amazon executive, as their new chief technology officer. You know, the...
Boeing’s West Loop Tower Sold—What’s Really Behind the $22 Million Deal?
Another day, another notable real estate transaction. Boeing's West Loop office tower has officially changed hands, with a joint venture between Hines and New...
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Kendrick Lamar Sets New Spotify Record with “Not Like Us”
Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us" has set a new Spotify record for the most single-day streams of a hip-hop song, surpassing Drake and Lil Baby's "Girls Like Girls." The track achieved 10.986 million streams in one day, becoming the top-streamed hip-hop song in 2024. This milestone came shortly after a public dispute between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. In a related incident, Drake's bodyguard was shot outside his mansion, an event currently under investigation by Toronto police.
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Steve Oberman Joins Tixr as VP of Partnerships
Tixr , the largest, fastest-growing privately-held primary ticketing and live event commerce marketplace, announced today that it has named industry veteran and executive Steve Oberman as Vice President of Partnerships.
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Mike Eaby: VP/Exec Producer, Westwood One Sports
Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) today announced Mike Eaby’s promotion to Vice President/Executive Producer of Westwood One Sports. In his new role, Eaby will manage...
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Audacy x Pittsburgh Pirates contract extension
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Audacy Pittsburgh announced today the two parties have agreed to radio broadcast contract extension that will ensure 93.7 The Fan (KDKA-FM) will continue as the Pirates flagship radio station through the
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Daphne Joy vs. 50 Cent: Rape Allegations Used as Leverage? Defamation Lawsuit Filed
50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) has launched a defamation lawsuit against his former partner, Daphne Joy Narvaez, following her accusations of rape on Instagram. These serious allegations have come to light during an ongoing custody dispute over their son, with Jackson pushing for sole custody. The situation has been further complicated by Narvaez's previous legal troubles, where was mistakenly identified as a sex worker in a lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs—a claim vehemently denies.In response to her accusations, Jackson's attorneys have demanded that Narvaez retract her statements. Instead of complying, Narvaez has escalated the matter by seeking legal fees and payment.
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Keith Urban Steals Show at the 2024 iHeartCountry Festival (pics)
On May 4, the 2024 iHeartCountry Festival took place at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, featuring a star-studded lineup including Keith Urban, Jelly Roll, Old Dominion, Lady A, Riley Green, Ashley McBryde, Brothers Osborne, and Walker Hayes.
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