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Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Note: The conversation that follows took place in September, two weeks before Hamas’ attack on Israel. On Wednesday, veteran music executive Lyor Cohen was honored at the City of Hope’s annual Spirit of Life gala, which raised $4.3 million to improve health equity in cancer care. He made the following remarks as part of his speech: “We came here tonight to eradicate cancer, but wouldn’t it be incredible if we could also eradicate hate. “What happened on October 7th will never be forgotten, the brutality and slaughter of innocent women, children and men only because they were Jewish. It was an act of terrorism and barbarism. That is not open for debate. Many are being held captive. I want them returned to their families. “I am sorry to hijack this special event to express my feelings as a human, just like I do when injustices happen to anyone targeted because of their race, religion or sexual identity. My heart also goes out to the Palestinian people and the region that has to endure unnecessary loss of life. I pray for peace. Will you join me?” Now in his fourth decade in the music industry, Lyor Cohen is one of the top executives of the era, working as an artist manager, label chief and, since 2016, head of music for YouTube.

Haydn Gwynne, an actress known for her work in royal projects including Netflix’s hit series The Crown, has sadly passed away at the age of 66.

One of the most powerful public officials in Greater Manchester has announced he will be retiring. Eamonn Boylan will step down as chief executive of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) in May.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Netflix has picked up rights to Japanese financial drama series “Trillion Game” from leading local broadcaster Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) and will begin airing it from Saturday. The show involves two young men – one a computer programming ace, the other a self-centered but charismatic entrepreneurial type – who have their early career moves thwarted by Dragon Bank and instead start their own company with the seemingly impossible ambition of building a trillion dollar company. They have no business plan and no capital and must come up with innovative ways to raise money and get ahead. The story was based on a manga originally written by Inagaki Riichiro and illustrated by Ikegami Ryoichi that was serialized in Shogakukan’s Big Comic Superior magazine from 2020. The TBS series, directed by Murao Yoshiaki, written by Habara Daisuke and produced by Matsumoto Akiko, Matsushita Hiromi and Kato Shoichi, began airing as weekly instalments in primetime evening slots from July 14 to Sept. 15.Meguro Ren, a member of the J-pop idol group Snowman, plays Haru Tennoji, the charming but tricksy protagonist.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova has shared a brand new career move after being 'snubbed' from the latest series. The professional dancer wasn't chosen to have a celebrity partner during the latest run of the BBC One dance contest.

Naman Ramachandran Mick Jagger is basking in the acclaim for the new Rolling Stones album “Hackney Diamonds,” the band’s first album of new material since 2005’s “A Bigger Bang.” Reviewing the album for Variety, Jem Aswad said it “sounds classic without feeling dated,” adding “if there’s a better way to end the Rolling Stones’ 60-plus-year recording career, it’s hard to imagine what it could be.” “I’ve got really good reactions from people that seem to be genuine,” Jagger told The Guardian. In a freewheeling interview with the British newspaper, Jagger, 80, weighed in on mortality, missing late drummer Charlie Watts and contemporary U.S. politics.

Britney Spears has revealed how she first learned about the #FreeBritney movement that supported her throughout her legal battle.In her upcoming memoir The Woman in Me, which was previewed by Time Magazine, Spears writes that she was unaware of the fan-led campaign until 2018, when she was in a rehabilitation centre in Beverly Hills. Describing the rehab as a “nightmare”, she says that “the doctors took me away from my kids and my dogs and my house”.“I couldn’t go outside.

Gwen Stefani officially has her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!

Trevor Lawrence is a former number one pick in the NFL draft who is now the starting quarterback of the Jacksonville Jaguars…however, we’re taking a moment to meet his longtime love, Marissa!

Taylor Swift is heading back on the road soon for the international leg of her Eras Tour, and her rumored boyfriend Travis Kelce has a chance to pay her a visit!

BreAnna Bell There’s been another showrunner shakeup in the “Law & Order” universe. John Shiban has been named new showrunner of “Law & Order: Organized Crime” ahead of the show’s Season 4 premiere marking the seventh showrunner to steer the series. The series is set to air in midseason.

The late, great Paul O’Grady spent his final few moments smoking a spliff, his widower Andre Portasio has revealed.The surprising admission came as Andre and Paul’s loved ones gathered together in a memorial service on Wednesday, 18 October, to commemorate his life, as he told guests in attendance: “We’d had a very ordinary day, just watching TV together at home, when Paul said he wanted to make a ‘cup of tea,’ and that was our ­little code for rolling a spliff. “So Paul went to the kitchen to make a cup of tea, brought it back, lit it and started smoking it – and that was our last time together, the last thing we did.

Katie Price has revealed that she's going back to college in a bold new career move, as she shared all on her decision to enrol in a beauty course with her 16 year old daughter Princess Andre.The 45 year old reality TV star and former glamour model was excited to reveal the details on her podcast, The Katie Price Show. Chatting with her younger sister Sophie Price, the mum-of-five, who has now shared her new plan to have another baby, explained that the plan came about in a bid to encourage her eldest daughter to persevere with her studies. Princess had already decided that after receiving a number of disappointing GCSE results she wanted to pursue her passion in becoming a beautician.

Children's TV star and cartoonist Tony Husband has sadly died after suffering a heart attack on a bridge. The 73 year old, who was also known for his work with Private Eye, was on his way to the magazine's party in London when he collapsed on Westminster Bridge. Despite a quick response from emergency services, they were unable to save him.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock has opened up on her decision to freeze her eggs when she was only 28 years old, as she discovered that her chances of conceiving may not have been as sure as she'd initially thought. The former Little Mix star shared all on her journey from being a singer, winning The X Factor, meeting her now-husband Andre Gray to having twins in a new interview.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Just a week after telling fans that she’s funding her own music career on Instagram Live, Megan Thee Stallion has officially settled her prolonged legal battle with her former label 1501 Certified Entertainment. The two entities “mutually reached a confidential settlement to resolve their legal differences,” and will “amicably part ways.” Specifics on the deal are being kept under wraps.

Will Smith is setting the record straight on his relationship with Jada Pinkett Smith.

EXCLUSIVE: The Black List has named the six projects and seven screenwriters invited to their 2023 Annual Lab. The program, now in its eleventh year, provides creative mentorship and career support to promising feature writers as they further develop their scripts during a weeklong workshop in Ojai, CA.

This just in: Sweet Magnolias has been renewed for a fourth season at Netflix!

Gwyneth Paltrow fans, take a good look at your girl, cause she’s not going to be in the public eye much longer!

Sweet Magnolias will return for another season. Months after at the top spot on the streamer's chart, Netflix has ordered a fourth season of the heartfelt, fan-favorite series.JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley will all return as Maddie, Dana Sue, and Helen—best friends who juggle relationships, family, and careers in the small town of Serenity, South Carolina. Sweet Magnolias showrunner and executive producer Sheryl J.