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Uber is launching Senior Accounts, a new service geared toward older users.The company says it offers a simplified app experience and new features, including ride updates for riders’ family members, saved destinations (like doctor offices), and the ability to use a family member’s card for payments.Simple Mode offers visuals with larger text and icons, and the screen will have fewer buttons than the typical Uber screen.Related: Uber CEO: Autonomous Vehicles Will Take Over Drivers Soon”Senior accounts and Simple mode represent an important milestone in Uber’s ongoing commitment to accessible transportation,” said Ashu Manohar, Director of Product Management at Uber. “These…
Björn Ulvaeus, the Swedish ABBA singer, as well as songwriter, music producer and co-founder of Pophouse Entertainment, may be 80 years old, but he continues to be excited to create and tell stories through music and beyond. That was one of the key messages of his appearance during a Wednesday “The Future of Entertainment” session at the first-ever SXSW London, which drew a huge crowd to the hip East London neighborhood of Shoreditch. In a wide-ranging discussion, he addressed writing a musical with the help of artificial intelligence, the London hit show featuring ABBA avatars and why his company is…
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PRS For Music paid out £1.02 billion ($1.3 billion) in royalties to songwriters, composers and publishers in 2024, according to reports from the U.K. collection society. That figure is up 8.1% from 2023, when royalty payouts to its members reached £943.6 million ($1.2 billion). This means that PRS For Music have delivered early on their five-year plan to achieve £1 billion in royalties paid out by 2026. Last year, reported revenue growth was up 6.1% to £1.15 billion ($1.46 billion), marking a notable deceleration from the 12.5% increase recorded in 2023, when PRS For Music broke the billion-pound barrier for…
The Walt Disney Co. wants to use Marvel, Mickey Mouse, ESPN and ABC News to get kids moving. The entertainment giant is launching a multi-pronged effort that will leverage all of the company’s brands and some of its best-known intellectual property as part of what it is calling Disney Jr. Let’s Play!, which will bring activities and experiences to communities across the country, all meant to encourage kids and families to be active. The company-wide effort was announced on ABC’s Good Morning America Wednesday. Additional Disney Jr. Let’s Play x GMA segments will run on the network morning show throughout…
Jessie J Reveals She Has Breast Cancer Jessie J shared that she’s been diagnosed with cancer. She made the revelation in a video posted to Instagram and TikTok on Tuesday, saying she was diagnosed shortly before the April release of her latest single, “No Secrets.” “I was diagnosed with early cancer,” Jessie, 37, said. “I’m highlighting the word early. Cancer sucks in any form, but I’m holding on to the word early.” Jessie said since her diagnosis, she’s “been in and out of tests,” but she wanted to be “open and share” the news now. “One, because, selfishly, I do…
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Raise your hand if you miss the classic Wii. We sure do. When I was a kid, the console was a staple in my household. From Animal Crossing to Wii Sports, I distinctly remember playing on the Wii until my eyes burned. The console was and is one of the greats, in my humble opinion. With the introduction of the Wii U and Switch, however, the…
Some books fade with time. Others grow stronger.In every era, there are books that don’t just tell stories — they become stories we carry with us for life. These classics transcend generations, cultures, and borders. They challenge how we think, feel, and live. They ask timeless questions, offer unforgettable characters, and often hold a mirror up to the human condition.To read a classic is to hold history, emotion, and wisdom in your hands. These are the books that have shaped revolutions, stirred souls, and influenced everything from modern literature to political thought. And no matter how long your to-be-read pile…
Paging doctors Ross and Carter. Though the beloved series ER has been off the air since 2009, the ties between the cast members still run deep. In fact, star Noah Wyle recently revealed his former colleague George Clooney’s reaction to his new medical drama series, The Pitt. “George watched it and he was very complimentary, which I think was his way of getting me to come see his show, which worked,” Noah told E! News at the Gotham Awards June 2, alluding to George’s Broadway play Good Night, and Good Luck. “He was equally phenomenal.” But the Ocean’s Eleven actor—who…
The Ryan Reynolds-produced documentary John Candy: I Like Me from director Colin Hanks is set to open the Toronto Film Festival on Sept. 4, organizers announced Wednesday. Reynolds, having come out of Canada like the late John Candy, has apparently been a lifelong fan of the Canadian funnyman and actor. So that should see the Deadpool star walk up TIFF’s opening night red carpet into Roy Thomson along with Hanks and Candy’s family for the gala world premiere. Reynolds and co-producer Hanks said in a statement: “When you hear the name John Candy, your face lights up. He wasn’t just…
