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September 13, 2016
No Playoffs For Vin Scully; Final Regular Season Game Will Be His Farewell
When the regular season ends, so will VIN SCULLY's 67-season reign as voice of the LOS ANGELES DODGERS, the Hall of Fame broadcaster told the LOS ANGELES TIMES' BILL SHAKIN for an article posted TODAY (9/13). SCULLY said that he will not … more »
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August 29, 2016
Beyoncé Wins Big At The 2016 MTV VMAs, Rihanna Takes Home Video Vanguard Award, DNCE Wins Best New Artist
The 2016 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS were held last night (8/28) at MADISON SQUARE GARDEN in NEW YORK CITY. RIHANNA kicked things off, and THE LOS ANGELES TIMES reports she, "turned the 2016 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS into her own personal showcase. To … more »
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August 3, 2016
Sumner Redstone's Granddaughter Files Cross-Claim Against Aunt As Viacom-CBS Drama Continues
The battle over VIACOM and SUMNER REDSTONE's trust has entered yet another courtroom phase with the filing of a cross-claim in a MASSACHUSETTS probate court by REDSTONE's granddaughter KERYN REDSTONE supporting VIACOM CEO PHILIPPE DAUMAN against … more »
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June 24, 2016
Dauman, Abrams Move For 'Immediate' Mental Evaluation Of Sumner Redstone
In the latest maneuver in the ongoing VIACOM corporate drama, CEO PHILIPPE DAUMAN and director GEORGE ABRAMS have asked a MASSACHUSETTS court to order an immediate mental examination of controlling shareholder SUMNER REDSTONE. The LOS ANGELES TIMES … more »
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June 16, 2016
Five Viacom Board Members, Including CEO Philippe Dauman, Ousted By Redstone's National Amusements
SUMNER REDSTONE's NATIONAL AMUSEMENTS, controlling shareholder of VIACOM, has replaced five members of the VIACOM board of directors, including CEO PHILIPPE DAUMAN. The WALL STREET JOURNAL reports that DAUMAN, GEORGE ABRAMS, BLYTHE MCGARVIE, WILLIAM … more »
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June 16, 2016
In Court, Jimmy Page Denies Ripping Off Spirit For 'Stairway To Heaven' Opening Riff
For his part, JIMMY PAGE says that he did not plagiarize the opening riff of "Stairway to Heaven" from SPIRIT's 1968 song "Taurus," and he testified to that effect in court WEDNESDAY (6/15), reports the LOS ANGELES TIMES. Under … more »
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June 6, 2016
Viacom's Dauman And Abrams Want 'Immediate Medical Evaluation' Of Sumner Redstone
Papers filed by attorneys for VIACOM Chairman/CEO PHILIPPE DAUMAN and board member GEORGE ABRAMS in their suit challenging their removal from former Chairman SUMNER REDSTONE's trust call for REDSTONE to undergo an "immediate medical … more »
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June 2, 2016
Police: Prince Died Of Opioid Overdose
A police source has told the L.A. TIMES that music superstar PRINCE died of an opioid overdose, according to post-mortem tests. The 57-year-old artist was found dead APRIL 21st at his estate in the MINNEAPOLIS area (NET NEWS, 4/21). Investigators from a … more »
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June 1, 2016
Shari Redstone Fires Back At Viacom Independent Director's Letter
The drama over who will control VIACOM and CBS CORPORATION in light of questions about controlling shareholder and former Chairman SUMNER REDSTONE's health and competency continues, with Vice Chair SHARI REDSTONE firing back at the comments made … more »
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May 6, 2016
Judge Considers Dismissing Sumner Redstone Health Care Agent Case
LOS ANGELES Superior Court Judge DAVID J. COWAN has decided to consider a motion to dismiss SUMNER REDSTONE’s health care court case this weekend after viewing REDSTONE's deposition as "strong evidence" that the longtime VIACOM/CBS … more »