Prolific musicians have been making a killing over the last few years selling the publishing rights to their music catalogs. But the wealthiest acts are making their riches outside of the recording studio. Here are the richest artists who cashed in on their business prowess to become billionaires in this week’s Five For Friday: #5:…

A new report suggesting a pro-Ukraine group could be responsible for the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions; the Senate is looking to pass a bill that would give the White House the ability to ban TikTok in the U.S.; and the United Nations says women’s rights in Afghanistan have deteriorated since the Taliban took over.…

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is campaigning to become the next Speaker of the House in the 118th Congress. If he takes the gavel, he will have the power to add and remove members from committee assignments; a power he said he plans to use. In an interview on Fox News, McCarthy said he will take…

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving and the team said they will each donate $500,000 to the Anti-Defamation League after Irving tweeted a link to a movie that features antisemitic tropes. Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt said on Twitter that the organization could not “in good conscience accept” Irving’s donation. “I am aware of the negative…

Tucker Carlson recently said on his top-rated Fox News show that hate speech does not exist. Yet numerous groups warn that hate speech against minority groups not only exists, but is on the rise. Shortly after Elon Musk took over Twitter, hate speech on the popular site spiked. Kanye West’s antisemitic comments led to several…

Twitter is expected to announce layoffs Friday afternoon; the punitive damages phase of Alex Jones’ Connecticut Sandy Hook defamation trial is set to begin; and Kyrie Irving was suspended over his antisemitism controversy. These stories highlight the Daily Rundown for Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. Twitter layoffs to be announced – Twitter Inc. will tell employees…

President Joe Biden warned in a speech that democracy itself is in peril; North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles; and Kyrie Irving took responsibility for his apparent support of an antisemitic film. These stories highlight the Daily Rundown for Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. Biden democracy warning  – In a Wednesday night speech, President Biden warned…

Adidas has parted ways with Kanye West, now known as Ye, over recent antisemitic remarks. The brand said it will cost it $246 million dollars this year as it loses out on highly lucrative Yeezy-branded products. West has been dropped by several other partners – including Gap – amid the backlash, dropping him from the…