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Bill Ackman Sells Portion Of Universal Music Stake: 'One Of The Best Businesses We Have Ever Owned'
Friday, March 14, 2025 - 10:20am | 692Hedge funder Bill Ackman announced the sale of a portion of Pershing Square's (OTC:PSHZF) stake in Universal Music Group (OTC:UNVGY) (OTC:UMGNF) Thursday, continuing his recent financial moves betting on future investments. What Happened: Ackman, who recently showed he trimmed his stake in Chipotle...
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2024 Was World's Taylor Swift Era Once Again: Spotify Reveals Top Artists, Songs, Albums, Podcasts
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 4:11pm | 1161Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT) released its annual list of the most listened-to songs, albums, artists and podcasts and just like last year it's Taylor Swift's world and we're all just living in it. What Happened: For a second straight year, Taylor Swift sits atop the Spotify Wrapped list of the...
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Could Gordon Ramsay, Billie Eilish, Kevin Hart, And Shaq Sweating Over Hot Wings Ignite Netflix's Live TV Dreams?
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 4:36pm | 751Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) could add a hot wings eating competition that features celebrities to its growing slate of live media content, which includes two NFL games for the 2024 season. What Happened: Shares of BuzzFeed Inc (NASDAQ:BZFD) have been on a wild ride in 2024, getting a...
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Barack Obama Shares 'Eclectic Mix' Of Songs For Summer: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX Make Cut, Taylor Swift Left Out
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - 6:17pm | 842Former President Barack Obama shared a list of the songs he's been listening to over the summer, continuing a tradition of sharing songs, TV shows and movies he thinks others should check out. Here's a look at the songs on Obama's playlist. What Happened: Obama is best known for his role in...
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After Taylor Swift And Beyoncé, Now Usher Goes To AMC: Will Shareholders Say 'Yeah' Or Be 'Caught Up' In Stock Drop?
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 4:01pm | 628Musician Usher is the latest musician to be featured in a movie theater event from AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC), following concert films from Taylor Swift and Beyonce Knowles and a listening event featuring Billie Eilish. What Happened: The concert film from Usher titled "Usher: Rendezvous...
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Latin Music And Physical Albums Thrive, Here Are The Latest 2024 Industry Trends
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 1:45pm | 655The global music industry has experienced a notable increase in streaming activity during the first half of 2024 According to Luminate's Midyear Report, over 1 trillion streams were achieved at a record pace, reaching this milestone ten days earlier compared to the previous year. See Also: Karol G...
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Hollywood's Crypto Craze: Oprah, Mike Tyson, Snoop Dogg, Billie Eilish And Others Embrace Digital Assets
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - 9:22am | 1290As cryptocurrencies continue to revolutionize the financial world, Hollywood celebrities are joining the wave, driven by financial ambitions and charitable causes. This captivating trend showcases the growing influence of digital assets in mainstream culture. With Benzinga’s Future of...
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AMC Stock Rallies Monday: Can 'Great Success' Of Billie Eilish Concert Film Offset Q2 Box Office Weakness?
Monday, May 20, 2024 - 6:26pm | 733Movie theater company AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) saw shares rally on Monday, which comes in the wake of meme stocks being highly volatile last week. Did musician Billie Eilish help AMC stock Monday? What Happened: Last week, AMC hosted an exclusive "Listening Event" for Eilish's newly...
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AMC Stock Trades At 'Pre Meme Historical Multiple': Can Donut Holes, Salads And Billie Eilish Help Grow Revenue?
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 2:40pm | 870Movie theater company AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) reported first-quarter revenue and earnings per share that beat analysts' estimates. Here's a look at what one analyst is saying about the report and what the company is excited about outside of blockbuster movies. Analyst Lowers Price...
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AMC Entertainment Q1 Earnings Highlights: Revenue Beat, EPS Beat, Billie Eilish Theater Experience Launch
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 4:42pm | 559Movie theater operator AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) reported first-quarter financial results after the market close Wednesday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: AMC Entertainment reported first-quarter revenue of $951.4 million, down 0.3% year-over-year. The revenue total beat a...
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Over 200 Artists, Including Billie Eilish And Katie Perry, Demand AI Respect For Music Rights
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 6:44pm | 432Over 200 prominent musicians, including Billie Eilish, Katy Perry, Smokey Robinson and others, united to issue an open letter to artificial intelligence (AI) developers, tech companies and digital platforms. According to Axios, the letter demanded an end to the utilization of AI in ways that...
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Billie Eilish To Host The Climate Party Of The Year: OVERHEATED Returns To London
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - 10:21am | 519Climate change isn't just a buzzword for Billie Eilish; it's a clarion call. The famed singer-songwriter has consistently leveraged her platform to amplify environmental concerns, not only through her music but also through tangible actions like eco-friendly tour practices. Her worry is...
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'Abort The Supreme Court': Rock Group Rage Against The Machine Takes On Roe V. Wade Decision In Reunion Concert
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 - 11:45am | 595Rock band Rage Against the Machine played live on tour for the first time in nearly 11 years. The band, who was previously known for their political commentary and activism, used their show Sunday night to put the spotlight on one of the most controversial topics of today. What Happened: Rage...
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Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Threatens To Renounce US Citizenship After Roe v. Wade Overturned
Monday, June 27, 2022 - 12:43pm | 574The singer of a well-known punk band has had enough of U.S. politics and told concertgoers he was renouncing his U.S. citizenship. What Happened: Green Day’s lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong announced Friday he is renouncing his U.S. citizenship. “F*** America,” Armstrong told a...
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The Oscars Are Bringing In Big Acts With Beyoncé And 'Encanto' Performances: Will It Increase Viewership?
Thursday, March 24, 2022 - 11:55am | 849After seeing television ratings fall over the past several years, with a historic low in 2021, the Academy Awards could have a plan to attract movie fans and music lovers to tune into the 2022 broadcast on Sunday, March 27. What Happened: The Oscars are scheduled to feature musical numbers by...