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  • Mars, company that makes M&M’s, to buy out Pringles’ parent Kellanova for nearly 36B dollar deal

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    The family company plans to break a record, making an unprecedented purchase of nearly $36B to Pringles and Cheez-It’s parent company, Kellanova. The candy giant is to pay $83.50 per share in cash. Based on the official report, Kellanova’s shares rose approximately eight per cent, its equity value at $28.58 billion. According to Reuters, this move would be the biggest deal in the package food sector.

    Moving forward, Kellanova will become part of Mars Snacking led by the buying company’s Global President Andrew Clarke in Chicago, Illinois, in the first half of 2025 after the deal’s completion.

  • Celine Deon warns former President Trump about unauthorised use of image and music

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    Recently, Celine Dion’s management took to social profiles to clarify that the Canadian musical superstar did not authorise her hit record, ‘My Heart Will Go On’. This past Friday in Bozeman, Montana, the former American President played a clip of the song with a video to his overzealous, die-hard supporters.

    According to BBC, other artists and bands like Neil Young, Queen and the Rolling Stones complained about Trump using their songs at campaign rallies. The article also points out that it isn’t illegal for license holders to use the music. However, artists can fight against it, remove their music from that list, and state they aren’t on board with what’s happening. The message shared with her 8.4 million followers on Instagram and 1 million followers on X, formerly Twitter, reads:

    “Today, Celine Dion’s management team and her record label, Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., became aware of the unauthorised usage of the video, recording, musical performance, and likeness of Celine Dion singing My Heart Will Go On at a Donald Trump / JD Vance campaign rally in Montana.

    In no way is this use authorised, and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar use.

    …And really, that song?”

    The song ‘My Heart Will Go On’ from her 1997 album ‘Let’s Talk About Love’ is the track in discussion. It is famously connected to the movie, ‘Titanic’, about the unfortunate sinking of a British ocean liner — Royal Mail Ship Titanic — from Southampton, England, to New York City in 1912. At least 1,496 out of an estimated 2,224 persons perished on April 15, 1912.

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  • Givenchy opens flagship store on Rodeo Drive, originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright

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    Making its highly-anticipated West Coast debut, Givenchy has opened its first permanent flagship store on Rodeo Drive. The Parisian luxury brand enlisted the late famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s design for the original building with historic character. There are separate entrances for men’s and women’s collections, ready-to-wear pieces, accessories, some items designed for the Los Angeles flagship store, and more.

    Regarding the specs, “The store’s design preserves the building’s historic character while infusing Givenchy’s signature style. Original features, including diamond-scored concrete ceilings, red floors and two fireplaces, have been meticulously restored. The space blends sharp industrial elements with soft natural materials, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. An archival tiger print fabric, once used by Hubert de Givenchy in his home, adds vibrant pops of color to upholstery and stairwells.”

    About the accomplishment, Valerie Leon, the President of the Americas at Givenchy, zeroed in on the significance of the location: “Given Hubert de Givenchy’s love of art and architecture, the Frank Lloyd Wright building felt like the right choice, and the opportunity to bring Givenchy to life there was inspiring.”

    It is at 332 North Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California, in the famous 90210 area code. According to the report on WWD, the full showing will come in early 2025.

  • JAY Z’s legal team files to gain ownership of ‘Reasonable Doubt’ master recordings

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    According to TMZ Hip-Hop, JAY Z isn’t willing to allow Damon Dash to sell his former artist’s master recordings of his debut album ‘Reasonable Doubt’ to a living soul. The lawsuit filed by the billionaire businessman’s legal team ensures the return of the rights in 2031 (thirty-five years after its release). The soon-to-be buyer would own it for seven good years, earning a third of the album’s revenue. It will be interesting to see how this one plays out.

  • Ye and Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Vultures 2’ makes Billboard 200 debut

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    Kicking off the week like the musical stars they are, today Ye and Ty Dolla $ign have entered the Billboard 200 charts with their album ‘Vultures 2’. According to the report, the debut comes with 107,000 equivalent album units in its first week, about 41,000 units less than the first album ‘Vultures’ from the trilogy. It also includes 60,500 album sales, 46,000 streaming equivalent album units (50.44 million on-demand streams of the songs) and 500 track equivalent album units.

  • Hear Australian superstar rapper and singer The Kid LAROI’s ‘The First Time’ LP (Deluxe)

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    Australia’s The Kid LAROI has returned with the deluxe version of his first album, ‘The First Time’. The album features fellow musical stars like Lil Yachty, Jung Kook, Central Cee, Future, BabyDrill, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Robert Glasper, and d4vd. He added five new records, including, ‘Hatred’ with Lil Yachty and ‘Pick Sides’ for the newer version. See the young star on tour if you are in North America. He has plans to perform in Texas, Oklahoma, and New York City. Check out the twenty-eight-track record album below.

  • Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Asake announces third album ‘Lungu Boy’

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    Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Asake unleashed the official track listing for his exciting third forthcoming album ‘Lungu Boy’, yesterday. If you do not speak Yoruba or Hausa (languages from Nigeria), you’re asking yourself, “What is a Lungu boy?” According to my research, it is “a Christian thief who steals under the guise of humility” or “A falsely humble person who wins public support by frequenting worshipping places.” And to top it off, the description ended off with a classic, “The lungu of African politicians is the major contributing factor to abject poverty.”

    The following artists are on the album: Wizkid, Travis Scott, Stormzy, Central Cee, and LUDMILLA. The fifteen-track album comes out this Friday, August 9, 2024. Check out the official artwork below and view the track listing yourselves.

  • Listen to Nigerian star PsychoYP’s contagious new track ‘Violation’

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    This past Friday, Nigerian star PsychoYP released a spankin’ new track called ‘Violation’. On the YP and JayKay-produced track, he covers everything from the little baddie wanting to link him to the heathens who spew hate in his direction. The exciting release has also been added to several editorial playlists, earning the Abuja-bred star support from the DSPs with covers. Stay tuned as the sampled Drill track has an official performance video through Gabe P’s incredible platform—supporting new and established artists alike, On The Radar. In the meantime, stream the song below and be on the lookout for the official music video.

  • Future announces next release, ‘Mixtape Pluto’ maybe

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    Today (August 4), Future, one of the world’s living legends, announced on his Instagram that he has plans to release new music soon. Subsequently, his loyal fans expressed their excitement with posts online, as we anticipate what’s to come and amplify our lives again for the remainder of the season. According to the post on his Instagram profile, donning 25.7 million followers, the new project will get a release date soon. Based on what we’ve all seen from the gleaming American superstar, it is bound to shift culture one more time and put smiles on our faces during such a dark hour in our country. Stay tuned.

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  • Green Day kick off North American leg of ‘Saviors Tour’: See dates

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    After a triumphant run in Europe, Green Day is ready to do it again in the United States! Last night, the legendary Rock group kicked off their tour in Washington, DC, at the Nationals Park to over 40,000 fans. According to the press release received, Green Day celebrated thirty years of ‘Dookie’ and twenty years of ‘American Idiot’, the band played both albums in their entirety, along with cuts from their latest critically-acclaimed fourteenth studio album ‘Saviors’. Green Day’s Saviors Tour has been the talk of the Summer and serves as a testament to how the band continues to shape, inspire, and modify pop culture as we know it. 

    The night kicked off with sets from illustrious Rock luminaries The Smashing Pumpkins and Rancid, and teenage Rock quartet The Linda Lindas, who will all continue as support throughout the rest of the tour. Produced by Live Nation, the Saviors Tour runs through the rest of summer and will wrap up on September 28 in San Diego, California at Petco Park. After a rocking playback of ‘Dookie’ in its entirety, the band kept the energy alive and played their smash hits ‘Minority’ and ‘Brain Stew’, along with cuts off their latest sonic masterpiece ‘Saviors’, like ‘Dilemma’ and ‘Look Ma, No Brains!’. Armstrong’s powerful vocals commanded the stage with as much energy as he had during the band’s inception over thirty years ago.  

    The setlist finally reached 2004’s juggernaut, ‘American Idiot’. Known for its politically charged lyrics and rebellious spirit, Green Day’s killer performance of this album in the heart of the nation’s capital hit differently. In true Green Day spirit, Armstrong swapped out the title track’s lyrics with “I’m not a part of the MAGA agenda”, inciting stadium-shaking roars from the crowd.  

    The Saviors North American Tour Dates: 

    With support from The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and The Linda Lindas

    Thu Aug 01 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre  
    Sat Aug 03 – Montreal, QC – Osheaga Music and Arts Festival*  
    Mon Aug 05 – New York, NY – Citi Field 
    Wed Aug 07 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park 
    Fri Aug 09 – Philadelphia, PA – Citizens Bank Park 
    Sat Aug 10 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium  
    Tue Aug 13 – Chicago, IL – Wrigley Field  
    Thu Aug 15 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre !
    Sat Aug 17 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Field  
    Tue Aug 20 – Kansas City, KS – Azura Amphitheatre !
    Thu Aug 22 – Cincinnati, OH – Great American Ballpark  
    Sat Aug 24 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Field  
    Mon Aug 26 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion !
    Wed Aug 28 – Atlanta, GA – Truist Park 
    Fri Aug 30 – Nashville, TN – Geodis Park  
    Sun Sep 01 – Pittsburgh, PA – PNC Park 
    Wed Sep 04 – Detroit, MI – Comerica Park
    Sat Sep 07 – Denver, CO – Coors Field
    Tue Sep 10 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater ! 
    Wed Sep 11 – Arlington, TX – Globe Life Field    
    Sat Sep 14 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium  
    Wed Sep 18 – Phoenix, AZ – Chase Field 
    Fri Sep 20 – San Francisco, CA – Oracle Park  
    Mon Sep 23 – Seattle, WA – T-Mobile Park
    Wed Sep 25 – Portland, OR – Providence Park
    Sat Sep 28 – San Diego, CA – Petco Park

    *Festival Date
    ! With Support from Rancid and The Linda Lindas only