Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl has singled out Burna Boy and Dua Lipa as key drivers of the company’s strong second-quarter performance, which saw total revenue reach $1.554 billion. The two artists were praised for their significant contributions to the company’s success, particularly in streaming revenue.Meanwhile, Kyncl highlighted the impact of Burna Boy and Dua Lipa’s projects on Warner Music Group’s Q2 performance. He noted that they, along with a few other artists, played a crucial role in driving growth. Also, he emphasized the importance of streaming in amplifying an artist’s entire catalog, stating that newly released hits have…
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No Matt Judon extension is complete, but the Chris Lindstrom restructure will make way for another critical payment. Justin Simmons‘ Falcons visit will produce a deal.Atlanta is bringing in the longtime Denver safety starter on a one-year, $8M accord, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero reports. This will give the Falcons an elite safety duo, with Simmons — a four-time All-Pro — set to team with Jessie Bates. Former Simmons Broncos teammate Su’a Cravens, now with CBS Sports Central, initially reported this deal would come to pass. Simmons will receive $7.5M fully guaranteed, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports. Of course, guarantees on this contract are less crucial due to…
Newly resumed Gaza ceasefire talks are expected to continue on Friday, US and regional officials have said, amid efforts to defuse intensifying tensions across the Middle East. White House spokesperson John Kirby said on Thursday that negotiations were under way in Doha with the participation of officials from Israel, the United States, Qatar and Egypt. “We do not anticipate coming out of these talks today with the deal,” Kirby said. “In fact, I’d expect the talks to continue into tomorrow. This is vital work. The remaining obstacles can be overcome, and we must bring this process to a close.” Egyptian…
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has run out of disaster relief funding for the second year in a row before the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season has even arrived. The agency, which is funded by Congress, uses the disaster relief fund to aid state and local governments in preparing and recovering from natural disasters including earthquakes, tornadoes, wildfires and hurricanes. The DRF also provides financial assistance for the Individuals and Households Program which helps eligible disaster survivors with funding for temporary housing and other disaster-related expenses. The United States has already faced 19 climate disasters this year with…
In a move set to strengthen bilateral cooperation in West Africa, Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria have signed an agreement for the construction of the Gulf of Guinea Gas Pipeline Project. A joint regional pipeline development, the project will transport gas from Nigeria to Equatorial Guinea. Under the terms of the deal, gas will be processed at Equatorial Guinea’s LNG processing facilities at Punta Europa on Bioko Island – owned by the state-owned EG LNG – signaling new opportunities for energy security on the back of bilateral collaboration. The deal, signed by Presidents Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
Nigerian music veteran Timaya has returned triumphantly with his ninth studio album, Gladiator. The album marks an important milestone in his illustrious career, celebrating 18 years between the new offering and debut album.With over two decades in the industry, Timaya has consistently delivered hits whenever they are needed. Gladiator attests to his ability to stay relevant in an ever-evolving music business.The 13-track album boasts a stellar lineup of features, including collaborations with Olamide, Phyno, Tiwa Savage, Alpha P, Eugy, and more. This diverse range of artists adds depth to the project.Gladiator, more than an album, is a declaration of Timaya’s…
In a shocking move, ESPN is shaking up its football coverage weeks before the season starts.On Thursday, The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reported ESPN has fired analyst Robert Griffin III and “NFL Countdown” host Samantha Ponder. Sources told Marchand the move was made for budgetary reasons, as both personalities made more than seven figures annually.Griffin was an analyst for “Monday Night Countdown” before being replaced by former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce this offseason. He also called college football games with play-by-play man Bob Wischusen and appeared on other ESPN shows. Marchand noted Griffin’s stock with the network had dipped. The 2011…
Moscow evacuates more residents from the border region as Ukraine pushes on with its daring incursion into Russian territory.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said his country’s forces have taken full control of the strategic Russian town of Sudzha in the Kursk region in their incursion into Russian territory. Zelenskyy also said on Thursday that a military commander’s office is being set up in the town, which had a prewar population of around 5,000 people. Sudzha holds a measuring station for Russian natural gas that flows through Ukrainian pipelines to Europe. Russia did not immediately respond to Zelenskyy’s statement, but its…
What to KnowThe popular ANCHOR property tax relief program will officially kick off Aug. 19, when the Treasury Department’s Tax Division will begin mailing letters to about 1.5 million New Jerseyans to confirm their automatic eligibility for this season’s benefitThe program gives renters a one-time payment from $450 to $700 and homeowners a payment from $1,000 to $1,750All payments will be issued on a rolling basis beginning in November If you are a New Jersey resident, you want to pay extra attention to your mail starting Monday. That’s when the popular ANCHOR property tax relief program officially kicks off. The…
The Zimbabwean authorities must immediately release human rights defenders who have been arbitrarily detained for over two weeks and drop charges against them, independent human rights experts* said today. Woman human rights defender Namatai Kwekweza, teacher and labour rights defender Robson Chere, the Secretary-General of Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ), along with local councilor for Harare Ward 5, Samuel Gwenzi, were forcibly removed from a departing flight at Harare Airport on 31 July 2024. Unidentified men escorted the three to a high security zone within the airport and held them incommunicado for eight hours. During this time, the…