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TikTok Finalizes Deal to Create New American Entity, Avoiding U.S. Ban

TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the United States that has been in discussion for years. The social video platform company signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form the new TikTok U.S. joint venture. The new version […]

Trey Songz Sues Police Over Arrest at 2021 Kansas City Chiefs Championship Game  

Embattled R&B singer Trey Songz is suing police officers over his arrest at the 2021 AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills. Songz (real name Tremaine Neverson) brought negligence claims in a Thursday (Jan. 22) lawsuit against the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD), whose officers arrested the singer following an altercation […]

Diane Warren, Alexandre Desplat, Bryce Dessner & More Celebrate Their Oscar Music Nominations: ‘I’m Not Gonna Lie & Say I Wouldn’t Like to Win’

For Diane Warren, the 17th time may be the charm for taking home her first Oscar, while The National’s Bryce Dessner and composers Nicholas Pike and Max Richter are all celebrating their first nominations. For two time-Oscar winner Alexandre Desplat, it’s a chance to add another trophy. Related ‘Sinners’ Receives a Record 16 Oscar Nods: […]

Fugees Rapper Pras Michel Denied Release During Appeal of 14-Year Prison Sentence

A federal judge denied Fugees rapper Pras Michel’s request to stay out of prison while he appeals his illegal foreign lobbying convictions and resulting 14-year prison sentence, though he did win a two-month postponement before reporting. The rapper, who received the lengthy sentence after a jury found him guilty in 2023 of waging a “foreign […]