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Joe Rogan is speaking out about all the controversies he’s recently been making headlines for…

Chris Willman Music WriterHow will Neil Young fare as a streaming presence now that he’s taken his music off Spotify, the service that accounted for close to half of his streaming revenue prior to his initiating a break amid the ongoing Joe Rogan?The long-term effect on consumption for Young’s songs remains to be seen or felt, and the veteran rocker may yet see his numbers sink without consumers being able to access his material via music’s most popular digital destination. But in the two weeks since he made his stand, two trends became evident: first, a big surge in streaming attention as fans followed him to other services… followed by a return to the kind of numbers he had in normal times, when he was still on Spotify — but, of course, without Spotify.

J. Kim Murphy This year’s Oscars ceremony will not require in-person attendees to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19, Variety has confirmed.After a 2021 ceremony that saw the Academy Awards downsize to a smaller gathering at Los Angeles’ Union Station, the Oscars will return to its traditional setting in the Dolby Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard for its upcoming ceremony on March 27.

J. Kim Murphy Angelina Jolie returned to Washington, D.C.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorExceptional Minds, a not-for-profit professional training academy and studio designed to prepare individuals on the autism spectrum for careers in the digital arts, has made two strategic hires, Scotty Peterson and Meridith Stokes, to lead its in-house studio.The Exceptional Minds Studio comprises three areas of focus: 2D animation and art, 3D assets and gaming. The expansion will allow the studios to hire more artists on the autism spectrum from the Exceptional Minds Academy and produce more inclusive work for clients across movies, TV, streaming and gaming.Peterson is a veteran creative and industry leader with more than 20 years of experience in entertainment, gaming and software.

stole a Yoda from a Star Wars display. The opportunist criminal wearing hi-vis gear can be seen in shocking CCTV footage making off with the 2-foot replica version of the film character from the Movie Starr cinema in Canvey Island, Essex.Security guards reportedly chased after the man after movie-goers spotted him pinching the model of the elderly Jedi master, but were unable to catch him.Saddened bosses at the picture house have now made a public appeal to 'use the force' and report any sightings of their Yoda to the local police station.The figure had proven to be a big hit with children in recent years after the uptick in releases for the popular sci-fi film franchise.Bradley Marsh, manager at Movie Starr, told The Sun: “We got the Star Wars figures when the new film was released.

Strictly Come Dancing star Ashley Roberts left fans star-struck after she posted a glam TikTok of her dancing in her spectacular BRITs gown while attending the event's stellar red carpet. Ashley, who appeared on BBC's Strictly back in 2018 with pro dancer Pasha Kovalev, shared an eye-catching video of her dancing behind-the-scenes at the event.

Georgina Rodriguez has long been an influencer, but her fame reached new heights with the release of her Netflix docuseries. I Am Georgina shows an in-depth look of her luxurious life, showing her friends, her businesses, her role as a mother.

Ever since news of his passing first broke, fans have wondered about Bob Saget’s cause of death and searched for the details of how he died. The Full House alum, who also starred in the show’s sequel Fuller House on Netflix, died on January 9, 2022, at the age of 65.

Chris Kattan has seemingly quit Celebrity Big Brother after two weeks in the house.

A new task force will look into how to improve the safety at large Houston-area events in the hopes of avoiding another tragedy like last year's deadly Astroworld music festival, officials said Wednesday. The task force will review possible safety upgrades, look at ways of improving communication between different agencies and departments and make recommendations "to ensure consistent operational standards for future events," Mayor Sylvester Turner said. A massive crowd surge at the Astroworld music festival led to the deaths of 10 concertgoers.

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit Josh Duggar's four sisters filed against officials who released records that concluded the former reality television star fondled them. U.S. District Judge Timothy L.

Billie Joe Armstrong took to Twitter on the weekend to reveal that his vintage Chevy had been stolen, but now he’s got it back.

Jesse Williams and his ex-wife Aryn Drake-Lee, both 40, are embroiled in a custody battle one year after their divorce. The Grey’s Anatomy actor has alleged that his ex is employing “erratic, gatekeeping behavior” and “repeated violation of court orders” pertaining to their kids Sadie, 8, and Maceo, 6, in court documents filed on Tuesday, Feb. 8, obtained by Us Weekly. HollywoodLife has reached out to reps for both Jesse and Aryn.

Nearly six years ago, Orlando Bloom was spotted in his birthday suit while going paddle boarding with Katy Perry during a vacation in Italy.

Russell Crowe has landed his second role in the Marvel universe!

The animated comedy series Futurama is set to receive a 20-episode revival to air on Hulu, with creators Matt Groening and David X. Cohen on board.'I’m thrilled to have another chance to think about the future … or really anything other than the present,' Cohen said in a statement.Groening said, 'It’s a true honor to announce the triumphant return of Futurama one more time before we get canceled abruptly again.' The latest:The animated comedy series Futurama is set to receive a 20-episode revival to air on Hulu, with creators Matt Groening and David X.

Netflix has released the trailer for its upcoming thriller starring Leighton Meester titled The Weekend Away.The film centers around a weekend trip to Croatia when a woman is accused of killing her best friend.While she works to clear her name, painful secrets are unearthed in the process. Set pulses racing:Netflix released the trailer for its upcoming thriller starring Leighton Meester titled The Weekend Away Vacation gone wrong: The film centers around a weekend trip to Croatia when a woman is accused of killing her best friendThe trailer shows Meester as she settles into her hotel with a friend.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire looked to be having a blast on Tuesday night as they grabbed drinks with friends in Brentwood, California.The dynamic duo were captured chatting with pals and patrons at a table inside the local bar.DiCaprio, 47, appeared to be joined on the evening outing by his girlfriend Camila Morrone, 24, while Maguire, 46, enjoyed the company of several pretty girls. Night out:Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire looked to be having a blast on Tuesday night as they grabbed drinks with friends in Brentwood, California Flirty: Maguire, 46, enjoyed the company of several pretty girlsDiCaprio rocked a black baseball cap and a windbreaker jacket while his brunette companion - presumed to be Morrone - looked comfy in a beige longline cardigan and a black bucket hat.The actress completed her ensemble with some light wash denim jeans and a simple black crop top.

Snoop Dogg has taken over a popular record label that launched his stellar career.The rapper-mogul, 50, acquired Death Row Records' brand from MNRK Music Group, which is controlled by a private equity fund managed by Blackstone, the investment firm announced Wednesday. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.Snoop Dogg said he's excited about acquiring the label's brand.

On Wednesday, Grammy winner Britney Spears Instastoried a video of herself in a private plane, which appeared to have been taken when she flew to Maui back on January 22.The 40-year-old semi-retired pop star - who boasts 153.5M social media followers - captioned the selfie: 'Me and my horrible purple hair.'On January 24, Britney wrote of her lavender shade: 'I will be honest I think my purple hair is absolutely horrible. I wish someone would have told me.' Before the color faded: On Wednesday, Grammy winner Britney Spears Instastoried a video of herself in a private plane, which appeared to have been taken when she flew to Maui back on January 22Spears was so nostalgic for her signature blonde mane, she shared a make-up free, swimsuit and heels-clad video of herself dancing to her 2007 song Get Naked (I Got a Plan) before she had dyed her hair.The Mississippi-born former Mouseketeer also cryptically wrote: 'This is a tease of what's to come.' Britney's fiancé Sam Asghari did an Amazon Live on Wednesday where he offered Valentine's Day gift ideas such as an e-bike, popcorn maker, cologne, candles, sunglasses, and cameras.'You don't have to break the bank to buy the perfect gift,' the Iranian 26-year-old noted.