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LONDON, U.K. — Dan Nevin will lead Merlin’s engagement with independent trade associations and strategic partners worldwide as vice president, industry relations. In this new post, the Australia-born executive will also oversee the independents’ rights organization’s global membership development team, supporting membership growth and diversification, particularly across Asia, Africa, Oceania and other emerging music markets; support targeted membership acquisition and engagement strategies; and develop initiatives that help emerging independent businesses build the capabilities needed to participate in Merlin’s global licensing network. Related “The independent sector has never been more globally connected, and Merlin has an important role to play in…
NewsFeedA T.Rex skeleton nicknamed ‘Gus’ sold for a record $50 million at an auction in New York. The dinosaur remains are approximately 70 million years old and nearly 80% complete. The final bid was $43 million, but fees pushed the closing price to $50.1 million.Published On 15 Jul 202615 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
Art Review A survey of the conceptual artist reveals his deep engagement with institutional machinations, though it sometimes feels like inside baseball. Installation view of archival photo from Michael Asher, “Grinstein Collection” (1979) (all photos Renée Reizman/Hyperallergic) LOS ANGELES — Walking through the exhibition Michael Asher at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, one may mistake the artist for a donor. The small solo show takes over two galleries, and Asher’s name is most prominently mounted above the opening that separates the rooms, like a deep-pocketed patron who bought their legacy.Asher, who passed away in 2012, was not wealthy…
The latestThere has been a vacancy in the Kansas City Chiefs’ defensive rotation for a few months. In May, we highlighted four free agents the Chiefs could sign to play defensive end on the site.New Orleans Saints edge rusher Cameron Jordan has returned to his long-time team since that writing, but the three players remaining are still on the market with training camp nearing.Jadeveon Clowney is always a name to consider, but there’s another candidate from the list who was also highlighted by friend of the site Charles Goldman of A to Z Sports this week.4 veteran free agent defensive…
In a telephone conversation with one man identified as an “external” FBI adviser and another man identified as an FBI “special agent,” Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda — who was stripped of her U.S. tourist visa last year — said she is willing to cooperate with U.S. authorities, apparently in order to avoid possible criminal charges in the United States and extradition to that country. An audio recording in which Ávila speaks of her willingness to collaborate with U.S. authorities was published by the newspaper El Universal on Monday in a column by journalist Héctor de Mauleón.…
The European Union (EU) is considering banning social media for children, following similar efforts seen in the United Kingdom and Australia to restrict children’s access to social media platforms. On Monday, a 156-page report given to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggested restricting access to social media for children under the age of…
BMW solidified its position as the top-selling luxury automaker in the U.S. with strong second-quarter sales, a result that comes as many rivals experienced declines. The timing of BMW’s impressive quarter is important. One of the brand’s largest markets, China, has gone in the opposite direction in 2026, forcing BMW (BMWYY) to revise its outlook for the year. While U.S. demand can’t fully offset the China slowdown, the growth in U.S. sales gives BMW a resilient and profitable market it can rely on. It’s also a source of stability at a time when rivals like Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, and Audi have…
The fictional pop star’s first fragrance in years is finally here, complete with a collectible bottle and a budget-friendly price tag If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Hannah Montana may be a pretend person (depending on who you ask), but she just got a very real perfume that you can now buy online. Available at Zara for just under $25, the new fragrance comes in a pink-and-purple bottle featuring the singer’s signature scribble across the front. According to the brand, the scent blends fruity…
Hume concerned Labor will stifle innovation with new AI officeDeputy opposition leader Jane Hume spoke earlier about the news that Australia will create an AI office to fast-track datacentres and encourage approvals for AI projects.Hume told Sky News of the plans, to be detailed in a speech by Anthony Albanese today: double quotation markWe’ve seen our standard of living go backwards so far and so fast under Labor. I can understand why they are reaching out towards this new technology and trying to control its direction. However, my concern is more about whether Labor stifles that innovation that comes with…
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