The Return of Bob Iger to Disney
Day 269 of the war in Ukraine.
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Bob Chapek‘s Early Blunders Made It Hard to Escape Bob Iger’s Shadow at Disney
The ousted Disney CEO’s many missteps, coupled with a weak stock price, sent the board back into the arms of his predecessor, Bob Iger.
Read Bob Iger’s First Message to Disney Employees as Reinstated CEO
“You will be hearing more from me and your leaders tomorrow and in the weeks ahead,” Iger said to employees and Cast Members after taking over from Bob Chapek.
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Is the world's richest person the world's worst boss? What it's like working for Elon Musk
Elon Musk’s track record as a boss is an endless scroll of impulse firings, retribution, tone-deafness on race — and the impregnation of a subordinate.
Elon Musk restores Trump on Twitter making brands' ad strategies even more complicated | Ad Age
Twitter restored Donald Trump’s account over the weekend while the company lost another ad leader.
CBS News Returns to Twitter as Network ‘Continues to Monitor the Situation’
CBS News has returned to Twitter after a pausing its activity on the platform for just over a day, the network announced Sunday.
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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Launch Independent Production Company Artists Equity
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon launched their own independent production company and artist-led studio Artists Equity.
‘She Said’ Bombs: Why Aren’t Awards Season Movies Resonating With Audiences?
“She Said” scored great reviews and Oscars buzz, but it failed at the box office, joining a long line of awards contenders that bombed.
Cigars, Booze, Money: How a Lobbying Blitz Made Sports Betting Ubiquitous
The gambling industry and its allies got their way with lawmakers after showering them with donations, gifts and dubious arguments.
George Lois, Visionary Art Director, Is Dead at 91 - The New York Times
He brought the counterculture to advertising and designed memorable covers for Esquire magazine, many of them wordless critiques of American society.
I once would have sneered at Pulp and Blur reuniting, but maybe it’s their way of reclaiming the past
10 hit songs that were turned down by other artists
Exploring the origins of hit songs which were turned down by other artists, including the David Bowie track wrote for Elvis Presley, and much more.
American Music Awards Winners List 2022 - Variety
See the winners from the 2022 American Music Awards winners
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The Abbey Road Medley - Live in Sheffield | The Sheffield Beatles Project