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Twitter reportedly enters takeover talks with Elon Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's bid to buy Twitter for $46bn could be completed this week with New York Times reporting that the two sides have entered negotiations over a potential deal.

culture / Technology

Report: Netflix spent $30 million per episode on the fourth season of Stranger Things

The fourth season of Stranger Things reportedly cost at least $270 million to make, or $30 million an episode.

culture / TV

Jay-Z and Yo Gotti pressure results in confirmation of unconstitutional Mississippi prison conditions

A DOJ investigation, started following efforts by Jay-Z and Yo Gotti's Team ROC, has concluded that conditions inside Mississippi State Penitentiary violated the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments.

music / Hip-Hop

The Obamas exclusive podcast deal with Spotify to end

Spotify has reportedly declined to renew its working relationship with the Obama's Higher Ground company.

culture / Technology

A$AP Rocky arrested in connection with 2021 shooting

LAPD officers detained A$AP Rocky at LAX Wednesday morning in connection with a 2021 shooting investigation.

music / Hip-Hop

Report: Netflix considers restricting password sharing, adding new subscription tier with commercials

Netflix is reportedly considering adding additional fees for users that share their passwords outside of their household.

culture / Technology

The Golden State Warriors have a record label now

The Golden State Warriors are moving into music and documentary film making, with a K-pop artist and an Oakland rapper already on their roster.

music / Hip-Hop

Jerry West is not happy with his portrayal in HBO’s Winning Time

Former LA Lakers player Jerry West is seeking damages and a retraction from HBO over his depiction as an "intoxicated rage-aholic" in the Adam McKay series Winning Time.

culture / Sports

Revolve Festival issues statement after influencer event labelled “Fyre Festival 2.0”

After being unfavorably compared to Fyre Festival, the Revolve Festival has issued a statement and apology.

music / Pop

Dealer who sold Mac Miller fentanyl-laced oxy handed 11-year sentence

Ryan Michael Reavis, one of three drug dealers charged in connection with Mac Miller's 2018 overdose death, has been sentenced to 11 years in jail.

music / Hip-Hop

Report: Universal skimming from artist merch sales at some UK venues

A Guardian investigation found Universal Music Group has been profiting from cut the UK’s AMG venue chain takes on artists’ merch sales.

music / Pop