Entertainment

Western companies severing ties with Russia over invasion of Ukraine, sanctions

The United States, Canada, European allies, and other countries announced a rash of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, including cutting Russian banks from the SWIFT messaging service, banning Russian aircraft, limiting the business dealings of Russian oligarchs, and other measures that will economically isolate the country.

Alec Baldwin buys farmhouse in tony Vermont ski town

Alec Baldwin bought a farm in rural Vermont, near where his wife Hilaria had longstanding family ties and where the couple and their kids sheltered late last year after the A-list actor accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the “Rust” movie set in Santa Fe.

Rapper Snoop Dogg acquires debut label Death Row Records

Private equity firm Blackstone, which controls MNRK Music Group, announced on Wednesday rapper Snoop Dogg has acquired Death Row Records, which released his debut album nearly three decades ago and launched his career, from the group.

Joe Rogan turns down Rumble's $100M offer

Joe Rogan, the popular podcast host at the center of the Spotify controversy, has reportedly turned down a $100 million offer to leave the streamer for Canada-based video platform Rumble.