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Charli XCX Releases 'Wuthering Heights' Soundtrack
Charli XCX dropped her 12-song gothic rock soundtrack for Emerald Fennell's 'Wuthering Heights' film starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, releasing today alongside the movie. Tracks include 'Chains of Love,' 'House' with John Cale, and 'Funny Mouth' co-written with Joe Keery. This Friday's new music highlights blend pop and rock influences from Emily Brontë's classic.
Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Album Features Multiple Bands
A multi-artist tribute album covers Ozzy Osbourne classics like 'N.I.B.,' 'War Pigs,' and 'Paranoid' by acts including Runaway Devils, Heaven And Hellvis, and Postmortal. Released today amid Friday's new album wave. It joins other releases for fans of heavy metal and rock.
Jill Scott Among Other New Albums Out Today
New releases today feature Jill Scott's album alongside Angel Du$t’s 'Cold 2 the Touch,' Brent Faiyaz’s 'Icon,' and Gogol Bordello’s 'We Mean It, Man!' Additional drops include Claire Rosinkranz’s 'My Lover' and Eric Church’s soundtrack 'Evangeline vs. The Machine.'
Fridays spotlight diverse music from R&B to rock.
Cineverse Acquires IndiCue for $22 Million
Cineverse announced on February 12 its $22 million acquisition of CTV monetization platform IndiCue, expected to close today, February 13. The deal includes $13 million in convertible notes for funding and growth in streaming ad revenue.
This bolsters Cineverse's tech ecosystem for content distribution.
Netflix Launches $82.7 Billion Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Netflix bid $82.7 billion for Warner Bros. Discovery's studios and streaming assets amid streaming wars consolidation. The move combats rising costs, part of a 111% surge in US M&A activity with megadeals.
Traditional media faces pressure to merge for survival.
Rose Byrne Honored as Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
Actress Rose Byrne, fresh from a Golden Globe win and Oscar nod for 'If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,' receives the award today with a Cambridge parade and roast. She joins past honorees like Meryl Streep; Michael Keaton was Man of the Year.
Byrne will attend Hasty Pudding’s 'Salooney Tunes' show.
EU Approves Universal Music Group's Acquisition of Downtown
The European Commission cleared UMG's purchase of Downtown Music Holdings under EU Merger Regulation. This strengthens UMG's position in music publishing and distribution globally.
The approval ensures competition in the sector.
Nicholas Cage Stars in 'Spider-Noir' Adventure Series
Nicolas Cage leads the thrilling new series 'Spider-Noir,' playing on the theme 'With no power comes no responsibility.' Announced in today's entertainment updates from 91.7 The Wave.
It adds to Cage's diverse action roles.
Paramount Engaged in Bidding War for Warner Bros.
Netflix and Paramount are in a heated bidding war to acquire Warner Bros., with Paramount facing spin-off plans for Discovery Global in Q3 2026. This reflects intense media consolidation pressures.
Outcomes could reshape streaming landscapes.
Black Foxxes Releases 'Live at Vada' Album
Among today's drops, Black Foxxes unleashes 'Live at Vada,' capturing energetic performances. It joins a packed Friday slate with acts like Converge and Hemlocke Springs.
Ideal for live music enthusiasts.
Cineverse Issues $13M Convertible Notes for Expansion
Alongside the IndiCue deal, Cineverse issued $13 million in 9% interest convertible notes on February 12, closing earlier, for acquisition funding and operations. This supports growth in AI-powered content tech.
Investors gain conversion to common stock over four years.