Alec Baldwin and assistant director had no clue prop gun contained live ammunition October 23, 2021 Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin was handed a loaded weapon by assistant director who told him it was safe to use in the moments before the actor fatally shot a cinematographer, according to court documents. “Cold gun”, the assistant director announced, according to a search warrant filed in a Santa Fe, Arizona court. Instead, the gun [...]
Hollywood wakes up in shock after Alec Baldwin kills cinematographer with prop gun October 22, 2021 The killing of cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, has sent shockwaves across the world, after Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin accidentally discharged a prop firearm on a New Mexico set. The incident also wounded director, Joel Souza, and production of the film has been halted for an “undetermined period,” according to Rust Movie Productions LLC. Baldwin, 63, is the co-producer [...]
Research shows we’re listening to over 18 hours of music a week October 22, 2021 The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry’s (IFPI) have released their new report, Engaging with Music 2021, which shows that fans are listening to more music than ever before, with unlicensed music continuing to be a pertinent issue.
Vodafone makes first steps in digital health care space October 22, 2021 Vodafone launches their very first Centre for Health with Deloitte, which brings together 'connected health solutions and health care consulting.'
U.S. withdraws digital tax tariff threat for European countries October 22, 2021 The United States has withdrawn its tariff threat against five European countries over their digital services taxes. As part of a deal, Austria, Britain, France, Italy, Spain get to keep their digital taxes in place until a global tax agreement comes into force in 2023. The countries had agreed to withdraw their digital services taxes [...]
FT sells fewer than 6,000 copies a day October 22, 2021 The Financial Times suffers a sales slump, as pandemic accelerates an already declining readership. The broadsheet reports a pre-tax loss of £34.5m for 2020, compared with a loss of £4.6m in 2019. Turnover was also down by more than £25m to £320m, which reflects the £15m increase in staff costs over 2020. Even their digital growth [...]
Watch as Duran Duran drops new album 40 years after first hit October 22, 2021 British 1980s pop band Duran Duran release their new album “Future Past” as the quartet marks 40 years since their debut. Watch the full report.
Hedge funds make millions as Spac shares soar post Trump deal October 22, 2021 Hedge funds made millions in potential gains as the shares of a special purpose acquisition company (Spac) that merged with Donald Trump’s new social media soared to 421 per cent yesterday, the Financial Times reported. Called Digital World Acquisition Corporation, the Spac’s shares rose from $9.96 to $51.90, closing at $45.50 – a 357 per [...]
Laura Kuenssberg to step down as BBC’s political editor October 22, 2021 The BBC has refused to speculate on reports Laura Kuenssberg is stepping down as its political editor to join the Today programme. The Guardian says Kuenssberg is negotiating stepping away from her role of the past six years as part of a major reshuffle of the BBC’s on-air staff. Her departure would leave open the [...]
Meta, Bookface or Teenage Wasteland? Endless options for Facebook’s rebrand October 21, 2021 With ongoing reports about Facebook's rebrand, Twitter is having a field day about what the new name could be