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The second season of the Netflix series “America’s Sweethearts,” which chronicles the lives of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, reveals a pretty big touchdown for members of the storied squad: They will be receiving a 400% pay increase this coming season.Per the New York Times, this marks the end of a long battle for higher wages that began in 2018 when former cheerleader Erica Wilkins sued the team for unfair pay. In her suit, which was settled out of court in 2019, she stated that cheerleaders were paid approximately $7 per hour with no overtime pay and got a flat rate…

Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author known for her blockbuster literary franchises including A Court of Thorns and Roses, has signed an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with IMG Licensing. The Hollywood Reporter can reveal that, under the multiyear deal, IMG Licensing will develop and manage a robust licensing program spanning Maas’s entire fictional universe with the aim of creating new touchpoints for her fervid fanbase. With over 70 million English copies sold worldwide and translations in 38 languages, Maas is one of the most influential authors of her generation with a knack for the “romantasy” genre. Hit books of hers also…

The Summit, a highlight of the first France Music Week, gathered 100 music industry professionals at the Palais Garnier on Friday, June 20, and concluded with a keynote address by French President Emmanuel Macron. Earlier that week, on Monday, June 16, France’s Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, officially launched the first-ever France Music Week — a mix of programming for music business professionals and the general public. Billboard France, an official media partner, covered the week of events in full. One of the week’s most significant announcements was a €500 million commitment to the French music industry through Bpifrance by…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In-office, remote or hybrid? It’s a question that dominates headlines and board discussions, but often overlooks the complex dynamics of global teams.Instead of being guided by where employees work, let’s reframe the narrative to ask ourselves more meaningful, customer-centered questions. How can we build stronger teams and cross-functional alignment? How can we embed a culture of customer obsession? What actually fuels performance?Global growth requires flexibility, nuance and a purpose-driven approach. As we scale, success is not defined by location, but how we lead.Related: I’ve Managed Remote Teams For 15 Years — Here…

Amid a historic production slump in California, independent films are increasingly being tapped to receive tax credits to shoot in the state. Of the 48 titles selected to receive filming subsidies, only five are feature films, announced the California Film Commission on Monday. They account for roughly an even split of the $96 million in tax credits that the state is allocating this round, down from years past when they made up a larger share of the total allotment. The rising frequency of independent films qualifying for California’s film and TV incentive program reflects a broader trend in which big-budget,…

Ariana Grande is sharing her “pov” on Donald Trump by echoing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The pop star reshared a message the New York congresswoman posted on X over the weekend calling for the president’s impeachment. The screenshot of the Bronx native’s message appeared on the two-time Grammy winner’s Instagram Stories early Sunday (June 22) without additional commentary. AOC’s message, which was posted a day earlier on X, read: “The President’s disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers. He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations.…

Travis Decker Manhunt: Police “Closing In” on Dad Accused of Killing 3 Daughters A former reality star is facing legal trouble. A woman in Australia—who 7News reports featured on the reality show Beauty and the Geek—has been accused of killing her partner, police confirmed. The 34-year-old—whose identity has remained sealed due to a suppression order—was arrested on June 19 after police found the man’s body at a property in Port Lincoln, South Australia, according to a release shared by local police, after law enforcement responded to reports of a small fire. “I don’t have any advice in relation to how long the…

The U.K. government has announced a major financial investment worth up to £30 million ($40 million) to help drive growth in the local music industry. The stimulus package is part of the government’s Creative Industries Sector Plan, which is due to be published in full next week in the wider Government Industrial Strategy report. The report will identify the music industry as a “high-growth sub-sector along with film and TV, video games, and advertising and marketing.” The Music Growth Package doubles current government funding up from £4.1 million per year ($5.49 million) to up to £10 million ($13.38 million) annually…

Consumer internet company Prosus values omnichannel brand BlueStone at around $950 million, slightly below the unicorn tag. The jewellery retailer is currently gearing up for an IPO. According to the Dutch investment company’s annual report, it sees the fair value of its stake in Bluestone as $42 million. MIH Investments One B.V, a fund managed by Prosus, has a 4.43% stake in the company after owning 60 lakh equity shares. The Economic Times reported that private wealth management arms of 360 One and Centrum Wealth are looking to participate in the secondary transaction to give full exit to RB Investments,…

“We have come to terms with who we are, we have been presented [with] a love like no other,” Pons continued, “and we get to have that cheesy rom-com, swept off our feet, romantic gesture moments, just like our straight counterparts.”  The author feels a sense of responsibility when it comes to sharing stories centered around LGBTQ+ romance—and its one he doesn’t take lightly. “I’ve always believed that queer joy is an act of resistance and it’s an act of intention, where there are so many outside voices telling us that who we are and who we love is wrong,”…