Daryl Hall & John Oates: ‘Michael Jackson told me at Live Aid that “I Can’t Go For That” had inspired “Billie Jean”’

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorTwitter netted 6 million new daily active users in the fourth quarter of 2021, a bit lighter than analyst forecasts, and beat Wall Street estimates on the bottom line. Revenue was in line with expectations, as the social network reported only “modest” impact from Apple’s iOS privacy changes.Twitter shares were up 3% in premarket trading, as the company also reaffirmed aggressive user and revenue growth targets for 2023 and announced a $4 billion stock buyback program.Q4 revenue was $1.57 billion, up 22% year over year, driven by “ongoing revenue product improvements, solid sales execution, and a broad, continued increase in advertiser demand,” the company said.

Naman Ramachandran Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales and the heir to the throne of the United Kingdom, has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the second time he has tested positive, after a bout with the virus in 2020.“This morning The Prince of Wales has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now self-isolating,” tweeted the official handle of the Prince of Wales and his wife The Duchess of Cornwall.

cryptocurrency, which was allegedly stolen after a hacker broke into the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex in August 2016 and initiated over 2,000 unauthorised transactions.Those transactions were valued at $71million (£52.3m) in bitcoin at the time of the alleged theft, but are now valued at over $4.5billion (£3.3billion). US Department of Justice officials said in a statement that they have since seized over $3.6billion in cryptocurrency (94,000 bitcoin) linked to that hack.The department’s legal complaint alleges that Lichtenstein and Morgan “employed numerous sophisticated laundering techniques” for the bitcoin, and the couple now face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering – which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison – and conspiracy to defraud the US, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.As The Guardian reports, Anirudh Bansal, a defence attorney for the couple, described the charges as “thin” and added: “I don’t think you’ll find that billions of dollars have been laundered.”Morgan’s past as a rapper under the moniker Razzlekhan has subsequently come to light in the days following the couple’s arrest.My fucking theme song!#endometriosis #endoawarenesshttps://t.co/mktaNJ0Oco— Heather R Morgan (rzk.eth) (@HeatherReyhan) February 6, 2022On her website, Razzlekhan is described as “like Genghis Khan, but with more pizzazz” and “the infamous Crocodile of Wall Street”.“Because Razz has synaesthesia, her art often resembles something in between an acid trip and a delightful nightmare,” a description on Razzlekhan’s website reads.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefTrinity Cine Asia has acquired rights to mainland Chinese blockbuster “The Battle at Lake Changjin II” for release in the U.K. and Ireland. The deal was struck with sales agency Distribution Workshop.

André 3000-narrated advert for Squarespace that will air in full at this year’s Super Bowl.The Euphoria star and musician poses as seashell-seller Sally who is struggling to make her business heard until she creates a new webstore that helps market her products. André 3000 uses parts of the famous seashell tongue-twister to detail her growth.A preview of the commercial shared yesterday (February 9) concludes with Sally’s seashells becoming so successful that “she sailed into the setting sun as a seashell celebrity”.

Snoop Dogg has acquired the brand of Death Row Records, the legendary hip hop label that released the rapper’s first two albums in the 1990s.Founded by the often controversial Suge Knight, Death Row was legendary in the 1990s for its roster and releases, and then subsequently more legendary for its eventful downfall and Knight’s many legal woes, including a massive legal battle with the label’s co-founded Lydia Harris.The company eventually went bankrupt and – after attempts to sell the thing also proved eventful – ultimately ended up in the ownership of Canadian company WIDEawake Entertainment Group. Which then went bankrupt.A period of stability followed after entertainment firm eOne bought the label and its catalogue.

Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time.

Britain’s Prince William made his first official visit to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, where the future monarch is highlighting his passionate work around wildlife conservation and climate change.

Fans of Global’s “Celebrity Big Brother” are abuzz.

Scots have been warned to be aware of the signs of romance and companionship fraud in the run up to Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day is just a few days away and whether you’re looking for romantic cards and flowers, indulgent chocolates or a touch of sparkle, you’re sure to find the perfect Valentine’s gift at The Centre, Livingston.

The Queen has stunned royal fans after adding a new addition to her famous litter of corgis, however, to everyone's surprise she has opted for a different breed.

Helen Wood has come a long way since she hit headlines for her involvement with Wayne Rooney while working as a sex worker more than a decade ago.

Prince Charles has Covid-19 for the second time in two years and after a positive test.

An Edinburgh support worker has launched a local history campaign chronicling West Lothian’s local history in a short video format.

West Lothian councillors will meet to decide the last budget of this current administration next week – and they face making some tough decisions to balance the books.

Paris Hilton has revealed that she developed post-traumatic stress disorder after attending a boarding school as a teenager.Michael Jackson's daughter shared her story while supporting Paris Hilton amid the heiress' claims that she was abused while attending Provo Canyon School in Utah."I stand with @ParisHilton & all the survivors. #BreakingCodeSilence," Jackson, 22, wrote.

Paris Hilton shocked fans last month when she revealed she suffered abuse while attending the Provo Canyon School for behavior modification as a teen.And Paris Jackson voiced her support for the socialite and revealed she was diagnosed with PTSD after attending a similar school during her youth.Taking to Instagram stories Friday night, the 22-year-old daughter of Michael Jackson said 'I stand with Paris Hilton and all the survivors,' as she shared a petition to close the Provo school.

Madonna and Michael Jackson, the duo goofed their way through “the embarrassment” of music videos with blow-dried mullets and “absolutely no regard for our image”. So it comes as no surprise when John Oates tells me he’s celebrating the billionth stream of the duo’s 1981 single “You Make My Dreams Come True” not with a hip party but with “some sort of a gluten-free vegetable pizza.

Sir Michael Palin's next adventure will be an appearance on the Simpsons, he has announced.

Blanket Jackson, 18, is rarely photographed in public, but on Sept. 27, the paparazzi caught him out and about. The teenager, who is Michael Jackson’s youngest son, was seen driving a black car in California. Although his face was a bit hard to make out behind the windows and camera lens, Blanket seemed relaxed as he took his car for a spin.