Tag: Business

Ultraprocessed Foods Face Scrutiny From Scientists, Consumers & Courts

A surge of state-level food laws and industry-backed lawsuits highlight the growing battle over ingredient transparency and health warnings. getty A 2025 CNN article highlights a potential health scourge that’s likely already lurking in your kitchen cabinets — and may have driven substantial gains in your long-term investment portfolio. Associated with rising rates of global […]

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Makes K-Pop History On A Billboard Chart

“Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters becomes the first song by a K-pop act to crack the top 10 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 2196 — Pictured: (l-r) Musical guests Rei Ami, Ejae, and Audrey Nuna of “KPop Demon Hunters” perform on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 — (Photo […]

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Deftones Score A Brand New Hit With One Of The Band’s Oldest Songs

Deftones chart a new hit as “My Own Summer (Shove It)” — one of the band’s oldest releases — debuts on one tally, while Around the Fur also arrives elsewhere. CONCORD, CA – JULY 06: Vocalist Chino Moreno of Deftones performs at Concord Pavilion on July 6, 2017 in Concord, California. (Photo by Miikka Skaffari/FilmMagic) […]

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Taylor Swift’s Album Sales Explode, With Some Titles Doubling Week-Over-Week

Taylor Swift fills twice as many spots on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart as any other artist as purchases skyrocket and both Evermore and Lover returning to the list. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 04: Taylor Swift accepts the Album Of The Year award for “Midnights” onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena […]

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Elvis Presley Returns To The Charts With Multiple Songs At The Same Time

Elvis Presley’s “Blue Christmas” returns to several Billboard charts, as does his holiday full-length The Classic Christmas Album — and even his take on “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” BURBANK, CA – JUNE 27: Rock and roll musician Elvis Presley performing on the Elvis comeback TV special on June 27, 1968. (Photo by Michael Ochs […]

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Jamie Lee Curtis, Emma Mackey And James L. Brooks Discuss ‘Ella McCay’

Emma Mackey and Jamie Lee Curtis in “Ella McCay” 20th Century Studios James L. Brooks is the creative mastermind behind such iconic television shows as The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Taxi and The Simpsons, as well as the cinematic visionary behind As Good As It Gets, Broadcast News and Terms of Endearment. Academy Award winner […]

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These New Epstein File Photos Feature Trump, Bill Clinton, Steve Bannon And Others

Topline House Democrats unveiled 19 new images from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate Friday featuring President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton, Bill Gates and other high-profile figures—the latest trove of documents to be made public ahead of the Justice Department’s highly anticipated release of its Epstein files next week. President Donald Trump is pictured in an […]

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Is Netflix Buying Warner Bros.? Where The Deal Stands After Paramount’s Hostile Bid

Netflix seemed to have a clear path to acquiring Warner Bros., but Paramount Skydance’s hostile takeover bid has thrown that into question. Future Publishing via Getty Images Is Netflix still buying Warner Bros.? Paramount’s $77.9 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. on Monday, less than three days after Netflix struck its agreement, has thrown […]

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Roman Reigns Reveals His Look For Street Fighter Movie – And It’s Wild

Roman Reigns as Akuma in Street Fighter is wild. (Photo by Craig Ambrosio/WWE via Getty Images) WWE via Getty Images HIGHLIGHTS First look at Roman Reigns as Akuma delivered—the image is terrifying Cody Rhodes unveiled his Guile look the same day—here’s that too When the Street Fighter movie drops and why this cast has fans […]

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‘Divinity’ Is The Next RPG From The Makers Of ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ — And It Looks Insane

Divinity Credit: Larian Before Larian Studios developed the massive hit, Baldur’s Gate III, the studio had released a number of games in its original Divinity franchise. Divinity: Original Sin remains one of my favorite RPGs, and Divinity: Original Sin II pretty much expanded on everything that made the first game great. I loved the sense […]

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“Tastemaking And Narrative”: Priyanka Khimani’s Vision For Billboard India

Priyanka Khimani will be a media advisor for Billboard India priyanka khimani It’s never easy to explain the fragmented breadth of India’s music industry. Some of its workings are rather curious: the highest streamed artists are ones on Bollywood soundtracks, not albums. Independent artists are only now starting to sell out venues. Wedding singers perform […]

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Today’s Wordle #1637 Hints & Answer For Friday, December 12

How to solve today’s Wordle. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images It’s Friday at long last. What a week it’s been, too. I’m plum tuckered out. The weekend is nearly here and it’s gorgeous out. I’ve been hiking in a tank-top and gym shorts. Seems just last week it was snowing. In any case, we have […]

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Many State Attorneys General Warn Via Policy Letter That ‘Move Fast And Break Things’ Is Wrong When AI Is Adversely Impacting Our Mental Health

State AGs post a bruising letter to AI makers about getting their act together on dealing with AI that is undermining human mental health. getty In today’s column, I examine a newly released policy letter by numerous state-level attorneys general that brashly says AI makers need to up their game when it comes to how […]

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How Likely Will ‘Wicked: For Good’ Begin Streaming By New Year’s Eve?

“Wicked: For Good” key art featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Universal Pictures Will Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s Wicked: For Good be available to stream by New Year’s Eve, just like Wicked last year? Judging by last year’s release pattern for Wicked, the chances of the sequel becoming available for home viewing to help […]

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“One-Stop” Electronics Giant Yageo Eyes More Overseas Investment After Japan Stake

THe Yageo Group company logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Piotr Swat/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Taiwan-headquartered Yageo, one of the world’s largest makers of electronics components, remains on the hunt for investments and acquisitions of other manufacturers following two purchases welcomed by stock investors […]

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Democrats Request Audit To See If Trump Administration ‘Tampered With’ Epstein Files

Topline Senate Democrats want an audit of the federal government’s files on Jeffrey Epstein to make sure the Trump administration didn’t tamper with any files before they’re released to the public, sending a letter to the Justice Department’s inspector general Thursday to help relieve concerns about potential “contamination, tampering, or concealment” of the Epstein files. […]

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Where Retail AI Is Headed In 2026

The impact of AI is going to be everywhere at retail. Photo credit: Publicis Sapient Every January, the National Retail Federation Big Show (NRF) brings retailers and technology vendors together in New York. It’s the largest retail trade show of the year drawing about 40,000 attendees and a great place to see what the next […]

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Eminem Charts His First Rock Hit With Help From A Genre Favorite

Eminem scores his first hits on Billboard’s rock charts alongside Jack White after he surprised crowds during a recent football halftime show. DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 27: Jack White and Eminem perform during a halftime show during a game between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 27, 2025 in […]

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WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Preview, Odds And Start Time For John Cena’s Last Match

John Cena’s final match against Gunther at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13, 2025. WWE WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event emanates from the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on December 13, 2025. Upwards of 17,000 fans will attend the once-in-a-lifetime broadcast signaling the end of an era from one of WWE’s greatest […]

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Disney’s $1 Billion OpenAI Investment Makes 2025’s Top AI Deals (Full List, Ranked)

Topline Disney on Thursday announced a $1 billion investment into OpenAI allowing users to generate videos with its characters on Sora, ranking among the largest deals surrounding AI this year, as Wall Street anticipates global spending to accelerate in the coming years. More than a dozen billion-dollar deals and investments into AI have been announced […]

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Ariana Grande Scores A New Hit Alongside One Of Pop’s Leading Ladies

“Santa Can’t You Hear Me” by Kelly Clarkson and Ariana Grande debuts on Billboard’s Streaming Songs chart, doubling Clarkson’s total career hits. THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW — Episode BP046 — Pictured: Ariana Grande — (Photo by: Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Images) Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Images Kelly Clarkson’s second holiday album When Christmas Comes Around… […]

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The longevity economy booms as people live longer

There’s money to be made in the business of extending lifespans, and this so-called longevity economy has become a flourishing part of the financial system. While humans have always looked for ways to live longer, recent health advancements alongside shifting demographics mean people are investing in the longevity economy like never before. How much money […]

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