Hollywood Reporter
Phil Collins Reveals He Nearly Died From Alcohol Abuse in 2024
The singer-drummer reveals that his family was called to his bedside to say goodbye.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
Rolling Stone
David Z, Grammy-Winning Producer Who Helped Craft Prince’s Early Music, Dead at 78
The veteran producer worked with Etta James, Fine Young Cannibals, the Jets, Jonny Lang, and more…
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Hollywood Reporter
Vicki Wickham, Influential ‘Ready, Steady, Go!’ Talent Booker and Producer, Dies at 87
The Englishwoman gave early exposure to The Beatles, The Who and The Kinks, then managed Dusty Springfield and Labelle.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
CNBC World
Palantir soars 12% on blowout quarter, with U.S. commercial revenue soaring nearly 150%
Palantir's second-quarter earnings beat expectations, and the AI software company lifted revenue guidance.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
WorldPingWIRED
Did an AI Music App Just Snitch on the Song of the Summer?
Fenix Flexin’s hit song “Rubberz” has hip-hop fans arguing over whether it was generated by AI. Some say they have proof it’s machine-made, but will anyone care?
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by WIRED
ESPN
Knockout league mock draft: Strategy, depth affect picks early and often
Knockout leagues require a different draft approach due to the depth of the league and the strategy required to win.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ESPN
WorldPingDecrypt
Former FBI Agent Charged With Stealing Nearly $1 Million in Crypto and Using ChatGPT for Investment Advice
Prosecutors say the former counterintelligence supervisor stole cryptocurrency from wallets tied to FBI investigations before asking ChatGPT how to invest the money and relocate to Europe.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Decrypt