Round Hill Music’s Fund Raises $282 Million for IPO Launching Friday

Britney Spears found a new dancing buddy! The 40-year-old introduced fans to her adorable new puppy Sawyer with one of her signature Instagram videos. Her video started off with a closeup of her adorable new pup. Sawyer laid down and gave his best puppy dog eyes to the camera. “Geez …. can you have two loves of your lives because he comes in second !!!!  I’m introducing the new edition to my family,” she wrote in the caption. “his name is Sawyer and he’s a white Australian shepherd with blue eyes !!!!! I found him in Maui like a dream and took him home with me immediately.”

Scarlett Johansson, 37, is looking amazing in her latest ad pics! The actress posed as one of David Yurman’s first celebrity ambassadors for the jewelry brand’s “Come Closer” campaign and showed off her sexy side while she was at it. In one of the eye-catching photos, she is in bed with nothing but a white sheet wrapped around her as she stares into the camera with a serious look.

Baby blue Blake! Blake Lively arrived at the Michael Kors fashion show on Tuesday with a stunning, bright blue look for the New York Fashion Week event. The actress wore a matching light blue crop top and pencil skirt, throwing a similarly colored jacket draped over her shoulders. Blake topped off the look with light blue strappy Christian Louboutin pumps and clutch, also rocking gorgeous red lips and her signature blonde looks with the outfit.

Trigger Warning: This story discusses domestic violence, murder and self harm, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.Police said in a statement that Glen, who is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, was charged with one count of “murder, arson and unlawful stalking”.Glen Tipler (38) was known for posting storm chasing videos online.Police will allege that on February 9, 2022, around 11 pm,  “a fire was deliberately lit at a Leichardt Street residence causing the death of a 21-year-old Coomera man.”On February 9, Queensland Fire and Emergency Service were called after neighbours heard a smoke alarm go off and saw smoke coming from the Leichardt Street address where Glen lived. The police found Adam’s body inside the residence.The same night around 11.50 pm, police were called to a Pioneer Road, Sheldon residence, after a man reported that his work colleague Glen had turned up at his house with significant burn injuries.

Manchester United could face competition from Arsenal for the signing of Christopher Nkunku this summer, according to reports.

Chris Hemsworth to share a hilarious Valentine’s Day post. The actor took to social media to wish his wife, Elsa Pataky, the best with her other “love.” Hemsworth shared a picture of Elsa kissing a kangaroo.

Johnny Depp is now the proud recipient of Serbia’s medal of honour, presented to him by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in Belgrade Tuesday.

Murray Bartlett is sharing all the secrets of his mustache on The Late Late Show with James Corden.

The “Sex and the City” sequel “And Just Like That…” has wrapped the first season but the conversation about Miranda Hobbes’ storyline keeps going.

Every time we think we see a little development for Kanye West, it’s one step forward and two steps back.

Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) has announced that its 70th anniversary edition in August will include the debut of the annual MIFF Film Competition. Already the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and longest-running film festival, MIFF will now also offer one of the world’s most substantial festival prize pools.Initially comprising three awards, the MIFF Film Competition‘s flagship prize will be the AUD$140,000 (approx.

“I don’t want to die on TV. I want to die on the golf course or somewhere fishing. I don’t want to be sitting inside over [by] fat-ass Shaq [waiting] to drop dead,” said NBA Hall-of-Famer Charles Barkley of his tenure on TNT’s Emmy-winning Inside the NBA.

Tyrese Gibson is mourning after the death of his beloved mother, Priscilla Murray Gibson.

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Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAs people looked back on the chaos of the 1960s from the relative calm of the ‘80s and ‘90s, the adage that turbulent times make for great art came up a lot.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorBetween last year’s song of the summer (“Hot Girl Summer,”) smash singles with Beyonce and Cardi B (“Savage” and “WAP”) and, not least, a Variety cover, it’s hard to believe that fast-rising star Megan Thee Stallion has not yet released her debut album. While Megan told Variety she’d hoped to have it out before the end of the summer, the album, called “Good News,” will finally arrive on Nov.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorBillie Eilish promised a new song would drop this month, and sure enough, “Therefore I Am” arrived on Thursday at 1 p.m. ET/ 10 a.m.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorPepsi, the NFL and Roc Nation have announced that The Weeknd will perform during the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show on CBS at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Fla. on Sunday, Feb.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorRun The Jewels, the duo of Killer Mike and El-P, have just released their first new single since their “RTJ4” album earlier this year. “No Save Point” is the group’s contribution to the video game “Cyberpunk 2077,” and finds the duo in fierce spirit, trading verses on pointed social commentary in their trademark style.A Mike Diva-directed video for the song will make its premiere tomorrow night at 11:25pm EST as part of the Adult Swim Festival.As part of Run the Jewels’ partnership with Cyberpunk, the group is releasing a exclusive merch line with RTJ-inspired images that are featured in the video game.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorMary J. Blige, Justin Bieber, Jose Feliciano, Jess Glynne and many more artists have recorded exclusive holiday songs for Amazon, the company announced Thursday.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorNorth Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis, who has been a leader in the effort to reform the Digital Millenium Copyright Act, recently sent an open letter to stakeholders addressing the efforts he and his team have made. The letter from the senator, who fought off a strong challenge from Democratic candidate Cal Cunningham in last week’s election, is posted in full below.More than two decades after its passing, the DMCA has been a much-contested issue in most matters involving digital music and copyright, as creators often call for more favorable royalties, while platforms often cite the act as rationale for lower rates.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorBruce Springsteen will once again tell dirty jokes and play a few songs — albeit virtually — for the annual Stand Up for Heroes benefit event, which supports the Bob Woodruff Foundation’s efforts to help wounded service members, veterans and their families. The show will air at 9 p.m.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAfter news surfaced last week that Christina Aguilera had parted ways with Irving Azoff, her manager of 20 years, the singer has officially joined forces with Roc Nation management — at least according to the presence of her photo and bio on the company’s website.Reps for Roc and the singer did not immediately respond to Variety’s requests for comment, although sources say the move actually happened several weeks ago.Aguilera joins a powerhouse, Jay-Z-helmed agency that reps a wide range of artists, including Mariah Carey, Megan Thee Stallion, DJ Khaled and many more.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorJust days after their performance on “Saturday Night Live,” Foo Fighters will be playing a full set livestreamed from the Roxy in Hollywood this Saturday, Nov. 14, starting at 8 p.m.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorNew Orleans’ legendary music venue Tipitina’s has announced “Save Tip’s,” a free livestreamed event benefiting the venue which, like most concert venues, has been financially devastated by the pandemic shutdown. The three-hour-plus livestream and fundraising event will take place on Saturday, November 14 at 9 p.m.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorBeyonce and the popular fitness platform Peloton have announced a multi-year partnership “rooted in the celebration of music — a central component of the Peloton class experience — and pro-social initiatives.”The launch of the collaboration with Beyoncé —  the most requested artist by Peloton’s global community of more than 3.6 million members, according to the announcement — is commemorating Homecoming season, the annual fall celebration for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that honors tradition and legacy.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorCelebrities and philanthropists are joining forces to honor our Nurse Heroes with an all-star concert to be broadcast worldwide on Thanksgiving, Thursday November 26, 2020. The event will feature artists including Black Eyed Peas, Andrea Bocelli, Céline Dion, Gloria Estefan, Emily Estefan,  David  Foster,  Katharine  McPhee  Foster,  Josh Groban, Carole King, Maluma, Leslie Odom Jr., Pitbull,  Allen Stone, Gloria, Emily and Emilio Estefan, the Wailers, Stevie Wonder, host Whoopi Goldberg and special appearances by Billy Crystal, Oprah Winfrey.The concert will provide funds for programs including scholarships for nurses and their children.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorYG’s song “F— Donald Trump” is four and a half years old and was released when a Trump presidency still seemed far-fetched.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorBillie Eilish promised a new song would drop this month, and sure enough, “Therefore I Am” will arrive on Thursday at 1 p.m. ET/ 10 a.m.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorStu Bergen, Warner Music’s longtime head of international, is stepping down from his post at the end of January 2021, he announced Monday morning. No specific reason was given for his departure beyond a desire to “start a new chapter,” and judging by internal memos obtained by Variety, it’s a more than amicable exit.“This is not a goodbye message but rather a thank you note,” wrote Bergen, whose official title is WMG’s CEO, Intl.