Chappell Roan has parted ways with the talent agency led by Casey Wasserman, whose name surfaced in the Epstein files, citing a duty to protect her team and the need for accountability within the industry, according to BBC World. Meanwhile, Spotify announced a surge in paid subscribers, reaching 290 million, despite ongoing criticism from artists regarding payment rates, as reported by BBC Business. In other news, Ghanaian highlife pioneer and guitarist Ebo Taylor passed away at the age of 90, as announced by his son, Kweku Taylor, and reported by The Guardian. Additionally, countries are actively forming new alliances in response to the actions of former US President Donald Trump, as detailed by Al Jazeera. Finally, Paramount Skydance has increased its offer for Warner Bros Discovery, including covering termination fees, also according to Al Jazeera.
Singer Chappell Roan announced her departure from the talent agency led by Casey Wasserman, as revealed by BBC World. Roan stated her decision reflected a belief that "meaningful change in our industry requires accountability," though she made no direct mention of Jeffrey Epstein or the Epstein files. Wasserman's name appeared in the files following the publication of emails he exchanged with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003.
Spotify's financial results, released on Tuesday, showed a significant increase in paid subscribers, with a jump of 9 million in the last three months of 2025, as reported by BBC Business. This growth helped the music giant achieve a net profit of 1.17 billion. However, the platform continues to face criticism from artists who believe they are not adequately compensated for their music being streamed on the platform.
The music world mourns the loss of Ebo Taylor, a Ghanaian highlife pioneer and guitarist, who died at the age of 90, as reported by The Guardian. Taylor, often compared to Fela Kuti for his contributions to Ghanaian music, was celebrated for his unmatched artistry. His son, Kweku Taylor, announced his father's passing, stating, "The world has lost a giant. A colossus of African music."
In the political arena, countries are actively seeking new alliances and mending broken ones in response to the actions of former US President Donald Trump, according to Al Jazeera. These diplomatic efforts aim to lessen reliance on the United States, particularly among nations that have previously held grievances against each other.
Paramount Skydance has intensified its bid for Warner Bros Discovery, offering additional financial incentives, as reported by Al Jazeera. The company also stated it would cover the 2.8 billion termination fee if Warner Bros Discovery withdraws from its deal with Netflix.
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