FAIR Act Bill to Repeal California’s ‘Seven-Year Statute’ Amendment Wins First Committee Vote

The Free Artists From Industry Restrictions (FAIR) Act passed out of the California State Assembly’s Labor & Employment Committee on Wednesday (March 30) after a 4-2 vote in favor of the legislation. The bill now moves to the Assembly’s Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism and Internet Media for an April 19 hearing and vote.…

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Here Are the Answers to the Latest Billboard x VersusGame Matchups: Rosalia, Lil Nas X & More

Billboard is hosting bi-weekly head-to-head challenges on entertainment and pop culture gaming app VersusGame, where fans can vote on their favorite artists and songs. Rosalía Daniel Sannwald Last week’s Billboard and VersusGame matchups challenging your chart-predicting prowess featured Rosalía, Lil Nas X, Elton John and Dua Lipa. Billboard and VersusGame have joined forces to bring music fans a one-of-a-kind, user-generated experience with…

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The New Zealand Mint Sells Some of the Most Over-the-Top Pop Culture Inspired Collectible Coins

Currency has been a form of artistic expression as long as currency has been a thing. Countries use it to highlight their culture, significant historical figures, and important milestones—but why stop there? Capitalism and currency go hand in hand, and while many countries have found a lucrative revenue stream through pop culture-inspired collectible coins, no…

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Africa: Covid-19

Now entering its third year, the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to hold back some 405 million school children worlwide from a full return to the classroom, according to a new report released on Wednesday by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). And as 23 countries have yet to fully re-open schools, many children are at risk…

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South Africa: Changes in Housing Subsidies Welcomed

Western Cape Human Settlements MEC, Tertuis Simmers, says the social housing household income qualification criteria adjustment will ultimately enable more citizens to access affordable rental opportunities and enable the department to initiate more social housing projects. Simmers welcomed National Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi’s changes on human settlements subsidies and other portfolio issues, which…

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Creepy Spyware Company Goes Broke

Photo: Andrzej Wojcicki (Getty Images)FinFisher is no more. Long accused of helping authoritarian governments to spy on political dissidents and activists, the creepy surveillance company has abruptly shut down amidst an ongoing investigation into its business dealings.On Monday, Bloomberg reported that the Munich-based spyware firm had shuttered its offices after quietly filing for insolvency this…

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‘Entourage’ Creator Doug Ellin says Will Smith’s a Narcissist, Blasts Academy

‘Entourage’ Creator Doug Ellin Will Smith Just a ‘Classic Narcissist’ … Made Oscars About Him 3/28/2022 4:06 PM PT this publication.com Doug Ellin is ripping Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock over a Jada Pinkett Smith joke … saying it’s a classic case of supreme narcissism that screwed winners who were overlooked. The “Entourage” creator even…

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The Hydrogen Stream: UK and Germany invest in tech, mobility and supplies

UK climate tech business Levidian has presented a new device. Loop hydrogen has a typical levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) of around £2.27/kg, the company told pv magazine. Meanwhile, companies are considering investment in the Celtic Sea, Hamburg, and Galicia and Toyota has announced that hydrogen-powered engine performance has been improved to levels comparable to…

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Stray Kids React to ‘Oddinary’ Reaching No. 1 on Billboard 200: ‘Is This Actually Happening?’

Stray Kids joined Billboard via Twitter Spaces, fresh off the announcement that the group’s Oddinary EP debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Stray Kids JYP Entertainment Stray Kids joined Billboard‘s Jeff Benjamin and Jason Lipshutz via Twitter Spaces on Monday afternoon (Mar. 28), fresh off the announcement that the group’s Oddinary EP debuts at…

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TikTok Makes Oscars Debut During ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ Performance

A total of 88 TikTok videos celebrating the hit ‘Encanto’ song were projected onto the stage during the 2022 Oscars. Encanto DISNEY As the cast of Encanto surprised audiences with a Megan Thee Stallion–featuring performance of the mega-hit song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” another first was underway at the Academy Awards: TikTok made it to the Oscars. As cast members…

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U of M faculty awarded salary increases for three years

By Maggie Macintosh, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterWinnipeg Free PressMon., March 28, 2022timer3 min. readThe University of Manitoba is not plagued by recruitment and retention issues, but its academics should receive general salary increases of 2.25 per cent annually throughout a new contract so their wages are competitive, an independent arbitrator has ruled. On Monday, Toronto…

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Nigeria: Technology-Driven Policing

… Encourages Nigerians to take advantage of its Crime Reporting Features The Inspector-General of Police, IG Usman Alkali Baba has confirmed an upgrade of the Nigeria Police Force crime reporting mobile application known as ‘NPF Rescue Me’ application. According to acting Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters,CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, this application is valuable to effectively…

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Four national office bearers suspended for ’embarrassing and bringing Saftu into disrepute’

Four of the SA Federation of Trade Unions’ [Saftu] top brass — its president Mac Chavalala, second deputy president Thabo Matsose, national treasurer Motshwari Lecogo and deputy general secretary Moleko Phakedi — have been placed on immediate suspension for allegedly embarrassing and bringing the federation into disrepute.Addressing the media on Sunday, Vusi Ntshangase, the general…

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Taylor Hawkins Had 10 Substances in His System When He Died, Colombian Officials Report

Although Hawkins’ cause of death has not been confirmed, the Attorney General’s Office of Colombia reported an update following a toxicology test. Taylor Hawkins Andreas Neumann Authorities in Colombia have released preliminary information from their investigation into Taylor Hawkins’ death. The shocking news of the longtime Foo Fighters drummer’s passing at age 50 was announced…

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South Africa: Grapes of Wrath

Johannesburg — It’s really just a case of wine-wine diplomacy. South African vineyards, buoyed by the trade row between Beijing and Canberra, have seen their exports to China more than double and are even producing wines specifically for the Chinese palate. After China slapped a 212% tariff on Australian wines following a diplomatic spat over…

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Taylor Hawkins Mourned by Tom Morello, Ozzy Osbourne, Travis Barker & More: ‘The World Was Lucky to Have His Gifts’

The Foo Fighters announced news of drummer Taylor Hawkins’ death on their social accounts late Friday (March 25), stunning the band’s fans and peers alike. Hawkins’ musical contemporaries immediately took to Twitter and Instagram to share their RIP messages for the drummer and to celebrate his “spirit and unstoppable rock power,” as Rage Against the…

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Fully Loaded Carrot Muffins

This is the wholesome fruit- and veggie-packed carrot muffin you’ll be thankful to have around on busy mornings when you need breakfast to go. It’s inspired by the signature add-ins of a good morning glory muffin, such as nuts, raisins, lots of grated carrots, and warm spices like cinnamon and ginger. The whole wheat flour…

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Coldplay Pays Tribute to ‘Beautiful Man’ Taylor Hawkins at Concert in Mexico

Frontman Chris Martin called the late Foos drummer a “beautiful, beautiful man.” Chris Martin of Coldplay performs onstage at the 2020 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO at The Forum on Jan. 18, 2020 in Inglewood, Calif.  Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for iHeartMedia  Coldplay frontman Chris Martin took a moment to remember Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins during the band’s…

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Ana Barbara & Cristian Castro Release Long-Overdue ‘De Vez En Cuando’: ‘It’s Pure Magic’

This week, Ana Barbara was the guest on ‘Live with Billboard Latin.’ Watch the Instagram Live interview below. Cristian Castro & Ana Barbara Orlando Naranjo* After releasing music with Christian Nodal, Bronco, Paquita la del Barrio, to name a few, Ana Barbara joined forces with Cristian Castro, in the long-overdue “De Vez En Cuando.” Released…

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Bop Shop: Songs From Soccer Mommy, Florence + The Machine, Cravity, And More

Sophie Hur The search for the ever-elusive “bop” is difficult. Playlists and streaming-service recommendations can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked selection of songs from the MTV News team. This weekly collection doesn’t discriminate by genre and can include…

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Africa: The UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights remind States of their obligation to provide safe drinking water to populations

Dakar, 23 March 2022: In the framework of the Session on the Right to Water organised by the Center for Water Security and Cooperation at the Diamniadio Conference Centre, Mr Pedro Arrojo-Agudo, Special Rapporteur on the human rights to drinking water and sanitation, and Mr Andrea Ori, Regional Representative of the Office of the High…

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The Oscars, Ranked

It’s Oscar Week. Oscar Isaac, of course. Here, we see him at the premiere of Moon Knight.Image: Marvel StudiosFans across the globe have been patiently waiting for this week. The week to celebrate all that is great in film and television. Ladies, gentlemen, and everyone in between, it’s Oscar week.Oscar Issac, of course. The star…

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Bottoms Up: The 7 Best Cocktail Books for Music Lovers & More

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. It’s National Cocktail Day! The unofficial holiday, observed every year on March 24, was created in 2013 by Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, but…

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Bheki Cele takes a dig at Sitole as he shares who he thinks would be a suitable replacement

Last month President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that he had “terminated the employment contract” of Sitole, with effect from March 31. In a letter to Ramaphosa in June 2021, the SA policing union outlined how the pair’s public spats had been “much to the embarrassment of the nation”.“The spat started soon after the minister was appointed to…

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Sources: NYC mandate to be rolled back Thu.

Mar 23, 2022Adrian WojnarowskiCloseSenior NBA InsiderHost of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017Jeff PassanCloseESPNESPN MLB insider Author of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports”New York Mayor Eric Adams will lift the city’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate on athletes Thursday, paving the way for Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving…

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Becky G & Luis Fonsi to Join ‘Encanto’ Cast for Oscars Performance of ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’

Fonsi was the lead artist on the 2017 smash “Despacito,” which, like “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” was a pop-culture phenomenon. Encanto DISNEY Latin stars Becky G and Luis Fonsi will join five members of the Encanto cast — Adassa, Stephanie Beatriz, Mauro Castillo, Carolina Gaitán and Diane Guerrero – to perform “We Don’t Talk…

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Maluma Launches Production Company Royalty Films, Makes Directorial Debut With ‘Mojando Asientos’

“Mojando Asientos” is the company’s first release. Maluma Royalty Films Phraa* Maluma is ready to make a splash in the directorial world, making his debut as a filmmaker with “Mojando Asientos” and unveiling his new production company Royalty Films. Co-directed by Cesar “TES” Pimienta and Rayner Alba “PHRAA,” the song’s music video, which was shot…

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Nigeria: 2023

Atiku Abubakar, an indigene of Adamawa State, clinched the ticket of the opposition party in 2019 but was defeated by incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari. The former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has formally declared to run for the office of the Nigerian president in 2023 under the platform of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The…

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Star Wars: Fallen Order’s Broken Lightsaber Is Swinging Into Galaxy’s Edge

Image: Disney ParksWalt Disney World and Disneyland will be receiving quite the precious cargo at Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Galaxy’s Edge. The latest Star Wars legacy lightsaber is set for release and Cameron Monaghan was on hand to reveal the ware inspired by his Jedi: Fallen Order character Cal Kestis. Previously, Disney Parks enlisted fans to…

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The Sneaky Way Oscar Isaac Played Against Himself in Marvel’s Moon Knight

Photo: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images (Getty Images)In Disney+ and Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight, Oscar Isaac stars as Steven Grant/Marc Spector, a superhero with dissociative identity disorder powered by ancient Egyptian myth. The role required the actor to commit to challenging character work opposite himself; in many scenes, he had to perform full sequences as Moon…

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Yotuel & Beatriz, María Toledo & More Latin Artists at SXSW 2022 | Billboard News

Most Popular Arnold Schwarzenegger Invokes His Nazi Father in Emotional Message to Russia Patrick Mahomes & Brittany Matthews’ Wedding Portrait of Daughter Sterling, 1, Is Too Beautiful To Miss Adam Levine, Behati Prinsloo Ask $57.5 Million for Chic Palisades Compound 700-Year-Old Sarcophagus Discovered Beneath Notre-Dame Cathedral You May Also Like Netflix, Alan Dershowitz Drop Claims…

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Superstar Panel With Kygo & Manager Myles Shear | SXSW 2022

Most Popular Arnold Schwarzenegger Invokes His Nazi Father in Emotional Message to Russia Patrick Mahomes & Brittany Matthews’ Wedding Portrait of Daughter Sterling, 1, Is Too Beautiful To Miss Adam Levine, Behati Prinsloo Ask $57.5 Million for Chic Palisades Compound 700-Year-Old Sarcophagus Discovered Beneath Notre-Dame Cathedral You May Also Like ‘Oppenheimer’ Enlists Tony Goldwyn (Exclusive)…

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Trae tha Truth on Friendships With Young Thug and “Little Bro” Gunna, New Album & More | SXSW 2022

Most Popular Arnold Schwarzenegger Invokes His Nazi Father in Emotional Message to Russia Patrick Mahomes & Brittany Matthews’ Wedding Portrait of Daughter Sterling, 1, Is Too Beautiful To Miss Adam Levine, Behati Prinsloo Ask $57.5 Million for Chic Palisades Compound 700-Year-Old Sarcophagus Discovered Beneath Notre-Dame Cathedral You May Also Like ‘Oppenheimer’ Enlists Tony Goldwyn (Exclusive)…

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SXSW 2022: MUNA on Signing With Phoebe Bridgers, Feminism in Rock Panel Gets Real & More | Billboard News

Most Popular Arnold Schwarzenegger Invokes His Nazi Father in Emotional Message to Russia Patrick Mahomes & Brittany Matthews’ Wedding Portrait of Daughter Sterling, 1, Is Too Beautiful To Miss Adam Levine, Behati Prinsloo Ask $57.5 Million for Chic Palisades Compound 700-Year-Old Sarcophagus Discovered Beneath Notre-Dame Cathedral You May Also Like ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 First…

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Music & Identity Panel with Kali & Cartel Madras | SXSW 2022

Most Popular Arnold Schwarzenegger Invokes His Nazi Father in Emotional Message to Russia Patrick Mahomes & Brittany Matthews’ Wedding Portrait of Daughter Sterling, 1, Is Too Beautiful To Miss Adam Levine, Behati Prinsloo Ask $57.5 Million for Chic Palisades Compound 700-Year-Old Sarcophagus Discovered Beneath Notre-Dame Cathedral You May Also Like ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 First…

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Africa: Nearly 270 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent

As of March 23, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,343,776 while over  267,996,073 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Reported deaths in Africa reached  251,303 and  9,494,101 people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases of  3,705,696 and  99,893 people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco ( …

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Jay-Z Oscar Party Draws Criticism for Ignoring Chateau Marmont Boycott

Pre-pandemic, Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Oscars afterparty in the Chateau Marmont’s parking garage had become the most coveted invite of the big night. Revelers at the 2020 event, known as the Gold Party, which features a no-phones policy, included Rihanna, Reese Witherspoon, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Travis Scott, Gabrielle Union and Charlize Theron. Explore Explore Jay-Z See latest…

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‘I’ve Been Hanging Out With Will’: Is Amanda Breaking Friend Code With Camilla?

While Camilla found herself still reeling from Brandon’s second round of infidelities on Siesta Key, she was about to find herself facing another shocker. The show’s latest episode saw her and Jordana able to finally “clear the air” at the latter’s art show (luckily, no pools were present!), resulting in the ultimate sign of forgiveness: the…

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Residente’s New Music Video Offers a Brutal Take on American Imperialism

Grammy- and Latin Grammy-winning Puerto Rican rapper Residente’s latest song, “This is Not America,’’ is an anthem for people who understand that imperialism and forced immigration cannot be separated from environmental issues.Both social and environmental crises are shown in bloody realism throughout the music video, currently trending at #11 for music on YouTube. “This is…

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