The Motion Picture Association, which represents U.S. streamers including Netflix, said the new rules impose unprecedented, unnecessary and discriminatory investment obligations.
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Trump calls Stephen Colbert 'no talent' as he signs off final 'Late Show'
‘You could take any person off of the street and they would be better than this total jerk. Thank goodness he’s finally gone,’ U.S. President Donald Trump wrote.
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Major streamers must pay 15% of revenues to Canadian content, CRTC says
That’s three times the 5% initial contribution requirement the CRTC set out in 2024, which is being challenged in court by major streamers including Apple, Amazon and Spotify.
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Bruce Springsteen says Colbert was cancelled because Trump 'can't take a joke'
‘Stephen, these are small-minded people who got no idea what the freedoms of this beautiful country are supposed to be about,’ Springsteen said.
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WHO warns nicotine pouch brands are targeting youth as sales boom
Nicotine pouches are small sachets placed between the gum and lip that release nicotine through the lining of the mouth. They also typically contain flavourings and sweeteners.
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Jimmy Kimmel mocks Trump's approval rating after White House's James Bond quip
‘The White House jumped on the crazy train and posted this, suggesting that Trump would be the next James Bond,’ Kimmel said as he shared the image on screen.
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Shakira acquitted by Spanish court in tax fraud case
The ruling relates to a dispute over the 2011 tax year in which Spanish authorities failed to prove that the singer was a resident of Spain, the Madrid-based court said.
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What is this 'blue dot fever' and why is the music industry afflicted with it?
The music industry has come down with a new malady known as ‘blue dot fever.’ Here are the causes and symptoms.
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Aaron Carter's family reaches settlement in wrongful death lawsuit
Aaron Carter died on Nov. 5, 2022, in an accidental drowning in his bathtub after taking prescription pills and inhaling gas used in spray cleaners, a coroner’s report found.
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Drake releases 'Iceman' and 2 surprise albums 'Habibti,' 'Maid of Honour'
Drake’s three albums have a total of 43 songs and feature artists like PartyNextDoor, Central Cee, Future, 21 Savage, Sexyy Red and more.
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Eurovision director says door is open for Canada to join song contest
Martin Green told the BBC on Wednesday that ‘nothing’s particularly come over my desk’ from Canada but acknowledged ‘we are an open place’ for new participants outside of Europe.
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