Author: Arabian Media staff

Billboard cover star Brandon Lake takes us through 24 hours into his life and shows the studio where he created “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” how he was able to get Jelly Roll on the song, where he goes to ground himself and relax from touring, how he first started singing, his relationship with the local church and more! Brandon Lake: I think the reason why Christian music is probably more consumed now than maybe years ago is because there’s a greater level of hunger for what’s real. People are desperate for something that is going to lift their spirit, you know,…

Read More

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Nick Rodriguez doesn’t consider himself calm under pressure. But when a man threw a glass bottle through the window of his cupcake shop, he didn’t yell, panic or fight back. He shut the door, checked on his staff and kept going.It wasn’t the first time he’d bet on grace instead of anger.Rodriguez is the owner of Famous Creations, a bakery and catering business based in Fairfield, California, known for its outrageous cupcake flavors — think chicken and waffles, Patron margarita and one literally called “Heart Attack.” But it’s not just the treats…

Read More

Television City is opening its soundstages to social media influencers amid a historic production slump in California that’s rippled across the entertainment industry. Hackman Capital Partners announced on Tuesday a partnership with Interwoven Studios aimed at offering creators production services and studio amenities typically reserved for films and TV shows. Since opening, the facility has attracted projects with Logan Paul, Jake Shane and FaZe Clan. The move comes amid a downturn in filming in Los Angeles driven by movies and TV shows increasingly filming in other states and countries. More than a year removed from the strikes, the entertainment industry…

Read More

Nearly a decade before contemporary Christian music (CCM) star Brandon Lake was headlining arenas, topping Billboard’s Christian Airplay charts and winning Grammy Awards, he was a young church worship leader in Charleston, S.C., who just wanted to record an album — and took an unorthodox route to making that happen. “I did a GoFundMe campaign. I said, ‘If you pledge a certain amount, I’ll tattoo your name on my leg,’ ” explains Lake, 34, as he sits across from me onstage in the sanctuary of Seacoast Church, the Charleston megachurch where he began leading worship as a teenager. He taps…

Read More

Of course, Barbra—who is mom to son Jason Gould, 58, with ex Elliott Gould—admitted that when working on her 2023 memoir My Name is Barbra, she realized there was lots about her own life she couldn’t be sure of.  “I can’t remember lots about my life,” she continued. “And thank God I had a researcher. I also kept many journals over the years, like when I directed a movie, like Yentl. Notes about the world, politics, everything. So those were very helpful to me.” The Meet the Fockers actress admitted that pursuing a reflection on her life was “a pain…

Read More

The BBC and streamer BritBox on Tuesday unveiled that Richard E. Grant (Withnail & I, Can You Ever Forgive Me?) and Ruth Jones (Gavin & Stacey, Stella) will co-star as Mr. and Mrs. Bennet in The Other Bennet Sister, a previously announced adaptation of Janice Hadlow’s novel of the same name. Produced by Bad Wolf (His Dark Materials, Industry), the series will air on the BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the U.K. and BritBox International in the U.S. and Canada. Indira Varma (Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Night Manager) and Richard Coyle (Heads of State, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) will play Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, “Mary’s worldly aunt and uncle.” Laurie Davidson (A Cruel Love: The Ruth…

Read More

From top mobility apps experimenting with their bike fleets to LeadSquared’s IPO preparations, YourStory brings today’s headlines that highlight significant developments across industries. Featured storiesWe are working towards becoming IPO ready in the next 12-18 months: LeadSquared’s Prashant SinghWhile some industry veterans warn of an “AI winter” threatening traditional SaaS models, Indian SaaS unicorn LeadSquared sees AI as a means to build sharper products and deliver more measurable outcomes.In an exclusive conversation with YourStory, LeadSquared Co-founder Prashant Singh explains the firm’s evolution from a marketing platform to a CRM powerhouse, and why the company is placing its bets on purpose-built…

Read More

The man who helped orchestrate the NFL’s media domination over the past few decades is officially joining the PGA Tour as its new CEO. Brian Rolapp, who was most recently chief media and business officer for the NFL, will become CEO of PGA Tour, Inc. and PGA Tour Enterprises later this summer, overseeing pro golf at a critical moment for the sport. Jay Monahan, Commissioner of the PGA Tour, will remain with the organization through the end of 2026 as a board member. “I’m honored to join the PGA TOUR at such a pivotal time,” said Rolapp. “The PGA TOUR…

Read More