Music Artists’ Group Accuses Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos of ‘Willful Blindness’ on Twitch Song Royalties

Pat Sajak wants viewers to show some compassion. The 75-year-old longtime host of the popular game show took to Twitter on Wednesday after a moment in Tuesday's show went viral. Three contestants on Tuesday's show — Laura, Christopher, and Thomas — all tried to solve a nearly complete puzzle, the answer to which was the popular idiom, «Another feather in your cap.» After Laura guessed, «Another feather in your hat,» all three hopefuls struggled to complete the puzzle properly, trying «map» and «lap» until Thomas finally got the right answer. The moment garnered lots of criticism and online ridicule with many calling it a «fail» and @TodayInSports calling it the «worst 2 minutes in the history of .»Worst 2 minutes in the history of Wheel of Fortune pic.twitter.com/vGUnldCzVwSajak quickly came to the contestants' defense, tweeting, «It always pains me when nice people come on our show to play a game and win some money and maybe fulfill a lifelong dream, and are then subject to online ridicule when they make a mistake or something goes awry.»Specifically calling out the «feather in your cap» puzzle, Sajak added, «Sitting at home, it seems incredible that they couldn’t solve it, but I knew in real time what was happening.»He noted that a lot of people incorrectly use the phrase, «feather in your hat» and said the contestants were «stunned» when the guess was wrong. «Now imagine you’re on national TV, and you’re suddenly thrown a curve and you begin getting worried about looking stupid, and if the feather isn’t in your hat, where the heck can it be? You start flailing away looking for alternatives rather than synonyms for 'hat,'» he explained.

The US rapper, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, was arrested in Louisiana on drug and firearms charges in September 2020. His lawyer James P.

Neighbours is coming to an end after 37 years, producers have confirmed.Last month the show’s UK broadcaster Channel 5 announced that it will no longer air the Australian soap beyond the summer, leaving producers to search for new funding options.Today (March 3) it was announced that the search had been unsuccessful and the soap will cease production in the summer.A statement on the show’s official Twitter read: “We are so sorry to say that after nearly 37 years and almost 9,000 episodes broadcast we have to confirm that Neighbours will cease production in June.We are so sorry to say that after nearly 37 years and almost 9000 episodes broadcast we have to confirm that Neighbours will cease production in June. pic.twitter.com/YwlDZPb7zB— Neighbours (@neighbours) March 3, 2022“Following the loss of our key broadcast partner in the UK and despite an extensive search for alternative funding, we simply have no option but to rest the show.“To our amazing, loyal fans, we know this is a huge disappointment, as it is to all of us on the team.

MUNA, Alfie Templeman, Willow Kayne and Stella Donnelly lead the latest additions to The Great Escape festival’s 2022 line-up.Today (March 3) the festival announced 120 more acts for the annual new music festival that’s held across multiple venues in Brighton.Also joining the event is Kid Kapichi, Blackhaine, Chrissi, Casisdead, Lido Pimienta, Ajimal, Lauran Hibberd, HighSchool, Billy Nomates, Bob Vylan, Porij, spill tab, STONE, Bru-C and Penguin Café, and many more.In January The Great Escape announced other additions including Yard Act, The Amazons and Rebecca Black will play the festival, which runs from May 11-14.Announcing 120 more artists joining us at #TGE22!

DANNIELLA Westbrook has been spotted with her mystery new man for the first time. The 48-year-old enjoyed a very romantic lunch date with the man as they tucked into oysters and sipped expensive bubbly.

Fontaines D.C. frontman Grian Chatten has discussed working with Kae Tempest on their upcoming album ‘The Line Is A Curve’.Chatten and his band were speaking on the red carpet at last night’s (March 2) BandLab NME Awards 2022, where they later picked up the award for Best Band In The World.After NME referenced the pair’s recent studio time with Slowthai, Fontaines were asked if any other new collaborations were on the way, with Chatten then confirming that he’s contributed two songs to Tempest’s ‘The Line Is A Curve’, which is due out next month.“I did a few tunes and they’re gonna be on their new album,” Chatten told NME.

New World will soon get a new weapon and the conclusion of the story of Isabella, according to Amazon Game Studios.In a statement, Amazon has explained the new additions to the New World Public Test Realm (PTR) in March. The big one is the addition of the blunderbuss. A ranged weapon, it promises “high mobility coupled with potent close-to-mid range damage”.That damage will be scaled based on the player’s strength and intelligence which means it’s well suited for “bruiser or age builds”.

Time now to announce this week’s Song Thief Of The Week. Well done, Dua Lipa! Oh, hang on, that’s Alleged Song Thief Of The Week. That’s really important.

Caitriona Balfe appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and praised Outlanders 'crazy good' fanbase ahead of the new season.

CHRISTINE McGuinness has turned down the opportunity to return to Real Housewives of Chesire – as the show struggles to keep its biggest stars. The 33-year-old quit the ITVbe reality show two years ago but has been asked to come back numerous times by desperate bosses.

I'M A Celebrity WILL return to Australia in November for the 2022 series, ITV has confirmed. The popular reality show has taken place in Wales for the last two years due to travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

MARK Wright and Michelle Keegan have been spotted together for the first time since he was banned from ITV for pulling out of a new show by text. The celebrity couple were pictured leaving an Essex sushi restaurant along with Michelle's mum Jacqueline. Radio host Mark looked relaxed in an all-black tracksuit while Michelle wrapped up in a full-length quilted coat.

MOLLY-Mae Hague showed off her incredible figure on the beach in a white thong bikini. The 22-year-old star, who has swapped Manchester for Mexico, looked like she was reviving her Love Island days.

They may not be dancing together anymore but Giovanni Pernice and Rose Ayling-Ellis' support for each other is very much continuing.

Valve has said the company is developing multiple games at the moment.Valve designer Greg Coomer spoke to Axios about the future plans for games at the company, the Steam Deck and more.Whilst Coomer didn’t reveal what Valve is working on specifically, he said that “there are multiple games in development right now at Valve, and I think they’re pretty exciting ones.”The company’s last game was Aperture Desk Job, a short experience in the Portal universe that acts as a way to show off the Steam Deck, although the game can also be played on PC as well.Before the Portal spin-off, Valve released Half-Life: Alyx, a VR-exclusive prequel to Half-Life 2. A “no VR” mod was released for the game, giving players the opportunity to play the game on their PC screen.Coomer was also asked about revisions to the recently released Steam Deck, saying that Valve is looking into a model of “monolithic updates” for the handheld, as the company doesn’t “have a completely ironed-out plan for the cadence of the hardware updates.”Interestingly, Coomer said the Steam Deck got its name as an “allusion to the form factor,” as it is an apparent reference to slang from skateboarding, sci-fi and other things the staff like.When any information will be revealed about the upcoming Valve games was not mentioned.

The Vaccines, Holly Humberstone and The Snuts have all been announced for Live At Leeds: In The Park.The new outdoor festival is organised by the same team behind inner-city multi-venue festival Live At Leeds and is set to take place June 4.It was announced last year that the festival would be headlined by Bombay Bicycle Club and also feature appearances from Arlo Parks, Sea Girls and Easy Life.Nothing But Thieves were also announced but have had to cancel their set and will be replaced by The Vaccines.Also joining them at Temple Newsam Park in Leeds are Holly Humberstone, The Snuts and Sports Team.Alfie Templeman, Cassia, Lauran Hibberd, Tribes, The Pigeon Detectives and Dream Wife have also been confirmed alongside The Mysterines, Zuzu, Kid Kapichi and Coach Party.Check out the full lineup so far below and pick up tickets here.We’re over the moon to reveal our huge line-up announcement for Live at Leeds In The Park! @thevaccines, @TheSnuts, @SportsTeam_, @DreamWifeMusic & 2022 BRITS rising star @HolHumberstone are some of the amazing acts joining us this summer at Temple Newsam on Saturday 4th June pic.twitter.com/WU9oBOoDUa— Live at Leeds (@liveatleedsfest) March 3, 2022The traditional “in the city” edition of Live At Leeds takes place on October 15, 2022. No acts have been confirmed yet.

Georgia Kousoulou has penned a candid post on Instagram celebrating her post-baby body. Georgia gave birth to her son Brody in May 2021 and is currently on a family holiday with him and Brody’s dad, Tommy Mallet – who’s just asked Georgia to marry him. Sharing a photo of herself in a red bikini while holding her son, the 30 year old wrote: “I wasn’t going to post this picture because in my head it’s not my best, not my old body but than I had to talk to myself & remind myself … look how happy I am..

Spencer Matthews is making a documentary about his late brother Michael’s final days, according to reports. Michael died in 1999 when he was just 22, on a quest that saw him become the youngest Brit to conquer Mount Everest. While Michael made it to the summit, he tragically lost the other members of his party on the way back down during a storm.

Ghetts has called on London Mayor Sadiq Khan to drop London’s congestion charge.The London rapper was speaking last night (March 2) on the red carpet at the BandLab NME Awards 2022 at the O2 Academy Brixton, where he later joined Khan to present Best Solo Act From The UK to Little Simz.“I heard Sadiq Khan’s on my table,” Ghetts told NME prior to the ceremony. “I want to ask him about the penalty charge and the congestion charge, and shit like that.

Colin Farrell isn’t a fan of his action figure.

Josh Duggar turns 34 on Thursday, and it's likely a milestone he won't forget as it's his first birthday behind bars. An Arkansas jury found the former "19 Kids and Counting" star guilty of child pornography charges in December, and he has been behind bars at the Washington County Detention Center in his home state since.Through his attorneys, Josh has since filed a motion to request a new trial and/or an acquittal. Meanwhile, he's scheduled to be sentenced on April 5.

A family of a boy who almost drowned in a sand sinkhole at Ayr beach has blasted the council's emergency response — after numerous calls failed.

coronavirus lockdown began, prompting artists and their labels to tackle Amazon over their music licensing policies.As the FT reports, the legal battle began in June when rights holders issued “takedown notices” against Twitch, with over 2500 claims being filed for the use of unlicensed music in the background of gaming streams and recording live streams.Since then, the Artists Rights Alliance has placed direct pressure on Bezos and will now send an open letter urging him to go beyond “the minimal and inadequate” efforts made by Twitch.They have also taken issue with Twitch’s lack of clear licensing deals, compared to Amazon Music’s two-tier approach.“As Twitch uses music to grow its audience and shape its brand, the company owes creators

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Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index, as Facebook’s stock rocketed higher a day after the company reported Q2 revenue and earnings that topped Wall Street’s projections. The 36-year-old is now worth an estimated $96 billion.At the same time, Bezos was $6.3 billion wealthier by the end of Friday’s trading session as well, after Amazon’s share price increased 3.7% on the day.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorApple became the world’s most valuable company Friday, dethroning state oil giant Saudi Aramco, and Amazon founder-CEO Jeff Bezos saw his net worth surge, as the stocks jumped following a round of stellar tech earnings.Apple and Amazon (along with Facebook and Google parent Alphabet) all reported second-quarter numbers after the market closed Thursday showcasing financials that blew past Wall Street’s expectations and appeared to withstand the economic ravages COVID-19. Apple surged more than 10% to close above $425 with a market cap of $1.84 trillion overtaking Saudi Aramco, at $1.76 trillion, as the world’s most valuable company — one that’s pushing towards a market capitalization of $2 trillion.