FREDDIE JACKSON, R&B LEGEND BEHIND “YOU ARE MY LADY” AND “ROCK ME TONIGHT,” DIES AT 70.(PHOTO).

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Freddie Jackson, R&B Legend Behind “You Are My Lady” and “Rock Me Tonight,” Dies at 70 R&B has lost one of its most unmistakable voices. Freddie Jackson, the singer whose smooth delivery helped define romantic R&B during the 1980s and gave generations of listeners songs including “You Are My Lady,” “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” and “Have You Ever Loved Somebody,” has died. He was 70. Jackson’s death was announced Tuesday, October 6, through his verified Instagram account. According to the memorial shared by his family and team, the singer died Monday night, October 5. The announcement did not disclose a cause of death. “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Freddie Jackson,” the statement read, describing the singer as a generous soul who loved his fans, family, friends and music. The memorial graphic accompanying the announcement lists Jackson’s life as October 2, 1956 – October 5, 2026, meaning he died just three da...

PARAMOUNT CLOSES $110B DEAL WITH WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY, CREATING MEDIA GIANT THAT INCLUDES HBO, CNN, CBS NEWS. (PHOTO).



Paramount closes $110B deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, creating media giant that includes HBO, CNN, CBS News


The deal closes after months of bidding wars and legal wrangling. The new company, called Skydance, will be led by tech scion David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz, formerly the top executive at Mattel.


Paramount–Warner Bros. Merger went through. 


Paramount has officially completed its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, bringing two major Hollywood studios and a sprawling collection of entertainment, streaming and news brands under one company. The deal closed Tuesday, October 6, creating a combined company called Skydance. Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max now share ownership with Paramount Pictures, Paramount+, CBS and other brands, with David Ellison and co-CEO Ynon Kreiz leading the expanded media business.


ALL MERGER DETAILS:

The $110 billion deal includes debt; its equity value is approximately $81 billion, with shareholders receiving $31 per share.


Paramount acquired all of Warner Bros. Discovery, including its studios, streaming services and cable networks—not just Warner Bros.


HBO Max and Paramount+ now share ownership, but that does not automatically combine their apps or subscriptions.


Paramount won the deal after Netflix withdrew from the bidding battle.


Settlement terms require 30 movies annually for the first two years and 32 annually for the following three.

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