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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Reveals 2026 Nominees
Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross, and Shakira are among 17 nominees for the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. First-time nominees include Melissa Etheridge, Jeff Buckley, Pink, New Edition, Sade, and Wu-Tang Clan, with inductees to be announced in April. Artists need 25 years since first recording, voted by over 1,200 industry professionals.
Demi Lovato Praises Fans for Making Touring Worth the Toll
Demi Lovato, 33, says fan reactions make the physical and mental exhaustion of touring worthwhile despite past concerns. She canceled five dates and rescheduled Orlando for her It's Not That Deep Tour due to overextension, focusing on training.
Married to Jutes in 2025, she expects fan connections to sustain her.
Warner Bros. Discovery Board Eyes Paramount Skydance's Revised Bid
Warner Bros. Discovery's board determined Paramount Skydance's revised $31 per share cash offer, plus ticking fees, could lead to a superior proposal over Netflix merger. No final decision yet; Netflix agreement remains in place with matching rights.
Includes $7B regulatory termination fee from PSKY.
Hollywood Divided Over Warner Bros. Acquisition Bidding War
Warner Bros. Discovery's deal drama pits Paramount Skydance against Netflix, dividing filmmakers, producers, and unions. Concerns rise over consolidation, job cuts, and fewer theatrical releases, with Netflix pledging 45-day windows.
Pressure from David and Larry Ellison fuels the enhanced bid.
Paramount Skydance Sweetens Warner Bros. Bid to $31 Per Share
Paramount Skydance raised its Warner Bros. Discovery offer to $31 cash per share with daily ticking fees post-September 2026. Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period expired February 19, advancing potential deal steps.
Board to weigh against Netflix merger.
Experts Warn Bidding War Winner for Warner Gets 'Poisoned Chalice'
Analysts predict 70-83% M&A failure rate, especially for large $80B Warner deal in 'broken' entertainment business. Netflix and Paramount shareholders may benefit if their bid loses, per historical data.
Larger deals less likely to succeed.
Sony's 'Goat' Tops Box Office, Bucks Animation Slump
Sony Pictures Animation’s “Goat,” produced with Stephen Curry’s company, earned $17M domestically, outperforming “Wuthering Heights.”. The original animated film succeeds amid recent theatrical struggles for the genre.
Prince Harry Shares Emotional Video on Ukraine War Anniversary
Prince Harry, emotional in a video for Superhumans Centre in Lviv, honors Ukraine's resilience four years into Russia's invasion. He visited twice recently, praising courage amid ongoing conflict.
Message urges strength as world stands in solidarity.
Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order Return to Rock Hall Ballot
Returning nominees Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order join the 2026 Rock Hall list after missing last year. Feuding brothers' bands The Black Crowes and Oasis also repeat.
Ten first-timers highlight diverse ballot.
Netflix Pledges Theatrical Windows Amid Warner Merger Concerns
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos promises 45-day theatrical windows for Warner Bros. films and increased production if merger proceeds. Responds to directors like James Cameron warning of consolidation harms.
Aims to address theater and union fears.
Demi Lovato Adjusts Tour Dates to Avoid Overextension
Demi canceled Charlotte, Atlanta, Nashville, Denver, and Las Vegas shows; Orlando moved to April 13 as tour kickoff. Focuses on physical prep amid taxing demands.
Husband Jutes to visit during early tour dates.