Democrats and journos at the DNC are thrilled with the CNN Politico Grill
CHICAGO — Stealing a catchphrase from former President Trump, the theme for some attendees at the Democratic National Convention here might as well be “Grill, baby, grill.” From 4 p.m. to…
$600-million sale of Michael Jackson music to Sony approved
A Los Angeles appeals court has denied an attempt by Michael Jackson’s mother to prevent the singer’s estate from selling a portion of his songs to Sony Music Group for…
British tech magnate Mike Lynch’s body recovered from yacht wreckage
PORTICELLO, Italy — The Italian coast guard said Thursday the body of British tech magnate Mike Lynch is among those recovered off the coast of Sicily from the wreckage of a…
Chick-fil-A to launch new streaming service, report says
It’s “Vanderpump Rules,” but make it fast food. Chick-fil-A may soon be known for more than its chicken sandwiches as the restaurant chain is reportedly moving into the entertainment space…
Oprah Winfrey steps up for Kamala Harris at the DNC
CHICAGO — Legendary talk show host and entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey made a surprise speech Wednesday on behalf of Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, to the delight of the crowd at…
Company that sent AI calls mimicking Biden will pay $1-million fine
MEREDITH, N.H. — A company that sent deceptive phone messages to New Hampshire voters using artificial intelligence to mimic President Biden’s voice agreed Wednesday to pay a $1-million fine, federal regulators…
Julia Louis-Dreyfus and other stars are out in force at the DNC.
CHICAGO — The line was long along Chicago’s South Michigan Avenue as Democratic National Convention attendees were waiting to see their favorite vice president. Fictional vice president, that is. Julia…
Walt Disney Co. names a chair for CEO succession planning committee
Morgan Stanley executive James P. Gorman will chair the succession planning committee tasked with finding and vetting Walt Disney Co.’s next chief executive, the company said Wednesday. Gorman, who joined…
Deal reached in feud between California publishers and Google
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers intend to shelve legislation that would have required Google to pay news outlets for distributing their content, and in its place announced a new public-private partnership between…
Alex Cooper inks SiriusXM deal reportedly worth $125 million
“Daddy’s” got a new home, and it’s worth millions. Alex Cooper, host of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast and founder of the Unwell Network, will take her multi-million-dollar audio empire…