Music

Disney+ to Host Grammys Alongside ABC and Hulu, Starting 2027

[ad_1] Disney+, ABC, and Hulu will host the broadcast of the Grammy Awards gala from 2027, in a 10-year deal that includes hosting rights for extra Recording Academy–produced music specials and other content. The gala will stream on Disney+ and Hulu simultaneously with ABC’s network coverage, supplanting longtime home CBS. Disney Entertainment co-chair Dana Walden […]

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Pink Floyd Sell Music and Likeness Rights to Sony for $400 Million

[ad_1] Pink Floyd have sold rights to their recordings, likeness, and more in a long-rumored deal with Sony Music, Variety and Financial Times report. Songwriting rights remain with the relevant band members, according to the reports. The deal represents suggests core members Roger Waters and David Gilmour managed to come to an agreement despite an […]

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The Zombies Founder Rod Argent to Retire From Touring Following Stroke

[ad_1] Rod Argent—the primary songwriter, keyboardist, and founder of the wildly influential 1960s rock group the Zombies—will immediately retire from touring following a stroke. Argent and the Zombies’ team at the Rocks Management announced the news today, writing, in a statement, that Argent’s stroke occurred not long after he returned home to London from a […]

Banking

Executive moves: Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Cullen/Frost

[ad_1] Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg Marko Kolanovic, JPMorgan Chase’s chief global market strategist and co-head of global research, is leaving the bank, according to an internal memo obtained by Bloomberg News. Kolanovic, who has been at JPMorgan for 19 years, is “exploring other opportunities,” the memo stated. Dubravko Lakos-Bujas will lead market strategy and become chief market […]

Banking

After passing stress tests, big banks plan to increase dividends

[ad_1] JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Citigroup were among the big banks that announced plans to increase their dividends following the Federal Reserve’s annual stress tests.Bloomberg The nation’s eight largest banks will all increase their dividends following affirmation from the Federal Reserve that they would have plenty of capital to power through […]

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Regional banks are locked in a battle of perception over CRE

[ad_1] There’s a disconnect right now between jittery investors’ perceptions of banks’ commercial real estate exposures and the same banks’ confident assertions about those portfolios. And it’s showing no signs of easing. Concerns about the riskiness of some CRE loans, especially in the office sector, have been hitting banks’ stock prices like a game of […]

Banking

U.S. Bancorp splits new president’s former duties between two executives

[ad_1] U.S. Bancorp in Minneapolis has promoted two longtime executives into expanded roles leading two areas of the company’s wealth, corporate, commercial and institutional banking division. Stephen Philipson and Felicia La Forgia will continue to report to U.S. Bancorp President Gunjan Kedia, the company said.JHVEPhoto – stock.adobe.com One month after U.S. Bancorp promoted Gunjan Kedia […]

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American Banker news quiz: June 3

[ad_1] In this edition of the American Banker news quiz, test yourself on topics such as Visa and Mastercard’s shift away from relying on interchange, the Federal Reserve’s efforts for balance sheet reduction, which financial services sector consumers trust the most and more. Click here to try out the most recent test. [ad_2] Frank Gargano Source […]

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CFPB launches mortgage closing costs inquiry

[ad_1] In a largely anticipated move following weeks of criticism from its director, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued an inquiry to examine the impact mortgage closing costs and fees have on borrowers. In the past several months, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra has issued a stream of comments questioning the fairness of various housing related […]

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Live Nation and Ticketmaster Sued by the United States

[ad_1] The United States Justice Department has, as suspected, sued Live Nation Entertainment, alleging that the company, which owns Ticketmaster, holds a monopoly in the concert market. The lawsuit argues that the concert giant is breaching antitrust laws through its exclusivity contracts, threats to rivals, and leveraging of market domination over artists, resulting in inflated […]

Banking

20 banks and thrifts with the most assets

[ad_1] Enjoy complimentary access to top ideas and insights — selected by our editors. The top five banks and thrifts in the ranking have combined total assets of nearly $13 trillion as of June 30, 2023. While many saw an increase in their assets over the previous year, one achieved a significant rise of 94.59%. […]

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Live Nation to Face Antitrust Lawsuit From Justice Department

[ad_1] Live Nation Entertainment may face an antitrust lawsuit from the Justice Department as soon as next month, The Wall Street Journal reports. The agency began investigating the Ticketmaster parent for potential abuses of power in 2022, amid outcry over various ticketing failures for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. The lawsuit would allege that Live Nation’s […]

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Beyoncé Earns Eighth No. 1 Album With Cowboy Carter

[ad_1] Beyoncé has topped the Billboard charts once again. Cowboy Carter debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking the biggest sales for an album so far in 2024, and No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart, making Beyoncé the first Black woman to ever debut at the summit, reports Billboard. This is […]

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Billie Eilish, R.E.M., Kacey Musgraves, More Sign Open Letter Warning of AI’s Infringement on Artists’ Rights

[ad_1] The Artist Rights Alliance (ARA) has issued an open letter condemning the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to infringe upon and devalue the rights of artists. The signatories, who span more than 200 artists, include Billie Eilish, R.E.M., Kacey Musgraves, Elvis Costello, Nicki Minaj, Jason Isbell, Mac DeMarco, Aimee Mann, Jadakiss, Sheryl Crow, Chappell […]