Open AI Chief Sam Altman Rejects $97.4 Billion Offer From Elon Musk, Ari Emanuel and Other Investors for Control of AI Giant

Open AI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk sparred publicly Monday after the Wall Street Journal reported that Musk and other investors have fielded a $97.4 billion offer to take control of the AI giant. The Journal published a story on the deal Monday. By midday, Altman sent his succinct rejection of the offer in […]

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Jeremy O. Harris, Raphael Picciarelli on Reinventing the Williamstown Theatre Festival With a Bold 2025 Season

When Jeremy O. Harris was tapped to help reinvigorate the Williamstown Theatre Festival, he didn’t just think about traditional showcases for plays and musicals. “The American festivals that work the best and that people are most thrilled by are our music festivals,” he says. “Like Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza. They do a really good job of […]

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Ivors Academy Backs Chappell Roan and Raye, Calls for Industry and Government Action for Fairer Pay

Chappell Roan’s statement at the Grammys, in which she demanded labels should provide artists with “a livable wage and health insurance,” continues to be the topic of heated debates. The latest comes from the Ivors Academy, a London-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting music writers and their rights. The Ivors Academy also hosts an annual awards […]

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