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Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings Targeted for Acquisition by Former TikTok CEO

Scooter Braun has been approached by former TikTok CEO and Disney honcho Kevin Mayer to acquire Braun’s company, Ithaca Holdings, though a source tells Billboard talks haven’t progressed beyond that initial overture. Mayer has been in the process of raising money alongside former Disney COO Tom Staggs to form a new venture and has backing from […]

As NY Arenas Reopen at 10% Capacity, Here’s What’s Required of Fans

New York City’s two major arenas are preparing to reopen next week for sporting events following news that Gov. Andrew Cuomo is allowing arenas and stadiums to reopen across the state for crowds limited to 10% of the building’s overall capacity. “The truth is, we cannot stay closed until everyone is vaccinated. The economic, psychological, emotional cost […]

Kehlani Talks Balancing Masculinity & Femininity for ‘Playboy’ Cover Story

Kehlani played 20 questions for her latest Playboy cover, opening up about how her spiritual journey influenced her upcoming music and when she embraces her masculine and feminine sides. The R&B superstar looked like both a prom king and queen on the digital cover, writing “i always wanted to date me” on her Instagram. The golden shot speaks […]

Johnny Pacheco, Fania Records Cofounder, Dead at 85

Johnny Pacheco, the legendary bandleader who cofounded Fania Records in the 1960s and became one of the leading architects of the music that would come to be known as salsa, has died. He was 85 years old. The Dominican-born, New York-raised Pacheco, who lived in New Jersey, died at Holy Name Medical Center, according to […]