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Express Tribune
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Beyonce makes history with 'Cowboy Carter'
Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour is now the highest-grossing country tour of all time with over USD400 million in revenue, Live Nation said in a statement on Monday, citing a Billboard story. As per Reuters, the Cuff It singer has also become the highest-grossing Black artist of all time and the highest-grossing R&B artist of all time, Live Nation added. Additionally, the 43-year-old performer has made history as the first woman and American act to have two different tours earning over $400 million. According to NME, Beyonce's 2023 Renaissance trek – previously named one of the highest-grossing tours of all time – amassed USD579 million across 56 shows. In late April, the singer launched the Cowboy Carter tour in Los Angeles, rolling through Texas Hold 'Em and other country hits while sharing the stage with her two daughters. Last Saturday, Beyonce finished the record-breaking tour in Las Vegas with special appearances from her husband, rapper Jay-Z, her former R&B girl group, Destiny's Child, and country singer Shaboozey. Throughout her tour, the 16 Carriages vocalist has paid homage to Black American contributions to country music, specifically honouring Black performers, some of whom are featured in the Cowboy Carter album. Beyonce has spoken candidly about not feeling welcomed in the country genre despite her Texas roots, after she became the first Black woman to win Best Country Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Her performance at the Country Music Association Awards in 2016 received notable backlash, including racist comments across social media from those saying her songs were not real country music. There were 32 sold-out stadium shows across North America, the UK, and Europe that grossed over $400 million, according to Live Nation. By contrast, pop singer Taylor Swift earned over $2 billion for her Eras tour that spanned from March 2023 to December 2024, becoming the highest-grossing tour ever.
Barnama
25-07-2025
- Barnama
Fake Currency, Crime Items Worth Over RM700,000 Disposed Of
KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Brickfields police have disposed of case items worth RM721,239, including counterfeit US dollars linked to a foreign exchange fraud syndicate, with items dating back as far as 2017. Brickfields District Police Chief ACP Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood said the disposal involved 124 completed criminal and commercial crime investigation papers. 'A total of 47,906 criminal case items with an estimated value of RM630,565 were disposed of, while commercial crime cases accounted for 1,325 items valued at RM90,674,' he told a press conference at the Brickfields District Police Headquarters here today. Among the items disposed of were RM9,833 in cash and large quantities of seized goods, including those linked to gambling, unlicensed entertainment outlets, prostitution and illicit massage centres. Ku Mashariman berkata antara kes itu melibatkan seorang warga asing yang terlibat dalam penipuan pertukaran wang pada tahun lepas dan suspek menggunakan USD400,000 wang palsu untuk memperdaya mangsa yang mahu menukar mata wang. Ku Mashariman said one of the more notable cases involved a foreign national who carried out a currency exchange scam last year. The suspect had attempted to deceive a victim by using USD400,000 in counterfeit currency. 'We arrested the suspect and seized USD400,000 in fake banknotes. He was charged in court, sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment, and will be deported to his home country,' he said. He added that the main purpose of the disposal exercise was to ensure that all case items are lawfully destroyed in accordance with legal provisions, to reduce storage burden and to minimise the risk of theft from long-term storage.
Express Tribune
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Superman' holds firm at N American box office
The Man of Steel has staying power: Superman topped the North American box office for a second week running and surpassed the USD400 million mark worldwide, industry estimates showed Sunday. Riding largely positive reviews, the latest big-budget action film featuring the iconic superhero from Warner Bros. and DC Studios earned USD57.3 million in the United States and Canada, Exhibitor Relations said. That puts its North American take at USD235 million and its international sales at USD171 million - or USD406 million globally. Jurassic World: Rebirth - the latest installment in the blockbuster dinosaur saga - also held its ground in second place at USD23.4 million. Its worldwide total stands at USD647.2 million. The Universal film, starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali, takes viewers to an abandoned island research facility, where secrets - and genetically mutated dinosaurs - are lurking. I Know What You Did Last Summer, a sequel to two 1990s slasher hits that bring back the franchise's original stars Freddie Prinze Jr and Jennifer Love Hewitt, opened in third place at a disappointing USD13 million. "This is another horror series returning after a long layoff, in this case after 27 years," said industry analyst David A Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research. "Generally, the layoffs don't bother these films; in fact, they get stronger... that's not happening here." Smurfs, the latest film featuring the adorable blue creatures and starring Rihanna as Smurfette, opened in a lacklustre fourth place with USD11 million in North American ticket sales. F1: The Movie, the Apple and Warner Bros. flick starring Brad Pitt as a washed-up Formula One driver who gets one last shot at redemption, finished in fifth place at USD9.6 million. "The current lineup in theatres is strong, with a broad selection of big titles including superheroes, action, monsters, horror and animation," said Gross. Superman will soon get a new superhero rival when Marvel's hotly anticipated The Fantastic Four: First Steps starring Pedro Pascal hits theatres in the coming days. AFP
India.com
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
This company decides to fire 35000 employees, 20,000 agree to end…, no connection with Mukesh Ambani, Narayana Murthy, Noel Tata, Sundar Pichai, company is….
This company decides to fire 35000 employees, 20,000 agree to end…, no connection with Mukesh Ambani, Narayana Murthy, Noel Tata, Sundar Pichai, company is.... Automaker companies have also jumped into the massive layoff spree, with global automaker Volkswagen deciding to lay off as many as 35,000 employees in Germany by 2030. The significant job cuts are a part of the company's cost-cutting program amid the ongoing tariffs introduced by former United States President Donald Trump, looming over the German automotive industry, reported local news portal Bild. Notably, over 20,000 workers at Volkswagen have agreed to end their contracts early and take voluntary retirement. The reports cited a works council meeting at Volkswagen's Wolfsburg headquarters. The job cuts will be made at the German plants of the company. Volkswagen is focusing on performing reductions in an acceptable manner, with the employees agreeing to the terms. Volkswagen's Severance Package A German car manufacturer will provide severance payments to employees impacted by cost-cutting measures. The amount will vary depending on tenure, with potential payouts reaching USD400,000. While the total cost of these severance packages remains undisclosed, this information comes from a company staff meeting. Reduction In Apprenticeships To reduce costs, the German automaker will cut 1,400 apprenticeships to 600 annually, beginning in 2026. Combined with significant job reductions, these measures are projected to save the company approximately €1.5 billion annually in labour expenses. Apart from voluntary resignation, about 13 lakh employees in the company's core team are ready to accept the payment freeze. The automaker is also planning to give a five percent salary hike paid in two stages. Tariff Woes As per an earlier report by Reuters, which cited the Ifo Institute, the German automotive industry further impacted last month following a fall in the business climate index after Trump tariffs. 'The confusion surrounding the U.S. tariffs is causing problems for the automotive industry in Germany,' Reuters quoted Anita Woelfl, Ifo sector specialist. Facing weak European sales and intense foreign competition, Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz are negotiating with the US government to mitigate the effects of tariffs. Meanwhile, a recent report reveals declining business confidence in May 2025, with the business expectations index falling to -28.3 points from -25.2 points in April, and the business climate index dropping to -31.8 points from -30.7 points.
Express Tribune
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Taylor Swift named in 'It Ends With Us' lawsuit
Taylor Swift has been subpoenaed by Justin Baldoni's legal team in the ongoing legal fray surrounding the film adaptation of It Ends With Us, dragging the global pop icon into an increasingly messy Hollywood dispute. As reported by Variety, the subpoena, issued earlier this week, stems from a series of text messages and meetings referenced in Baldoni's USD400 million defamation lawsuit against actor and producer Blake Lively. While Swift has not been named as a defendant, Baldoni's complaint references her presence at a 2023 meeting in Lively's New York penthouse, where she and Lively's husband Ryan Reynolds allegedly praised Lively's rewritten version of a key rooftop scene, implicitly pressuring Baldoni to approve it. In one cited message, Baldoni later texted Lively, "Makes it so much more fun and interesting. (And I would have felt that way without Ryan and Taylor)," suggesting he felt coerced during the encounter. His attorneys allege the moment exemplifies the power dynamics at play and supports the broader claim that Lively and Reynolds hijacked creative control of the film, later launching what he calls a "smear campaign" rooted in false accusations of misconduct. According to the suit, Lively compared herself to Khaleesi, the dragon queen from Game of Thrones, writing, "My dragons also protect those I fight for. You will, too, I can promise you," in what Baldoni's lawyers describe as veiled threats backed by celebrity influence. Swift's spokesperson firmly denied the singer had any meaningful involvement in the film. "Taylor Swift never consulted on casting, script changes, or direction," the spokesperson told Variety. "Her only contribution was licencing My Tears Ricochet for use in the film's trailer and one scene. She never saw an early cut and only watched the movie after its public release." The spokesperson dismissed the subpoena as a publicity stunt: "This is clearly an effort to use Taylor Swift's name to generate headlines and distract from the actual facts of the case." Still, the inclusion of Swift, whether incidental or strategic, adds a new layer of star power to an already high-profile legal drama that has spiralled since Lively filed a harassment complaint against Baldoni in December. Baldoni has since launched countersuits against Lively, Reynolds, and The New York Times, alleging defamation. The court has not yet ruled on Swift's subpoena, and her legal team is expected to file a motion to quash it in the coming days.
