BMI Distributes Record $1.335 Billion in Fiscal 2021

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAs part of the Association of Independent Music Publishers’ (AIMP) diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative, the LA Chapter is presenting a free event open to the entire industry entitled, “Leading the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Challenge: Fostering Change,” to be held on September 28, 2021 at 2 p.m. ET/ 11 a.m.

Jennifer Lopez is letting her relationship with Ben Affleck be on full display. The public went bananas went Lopez first posted an Instagram picture for her birthday of her and the actor kissing on a stunning yacht they were vacationing on together.Then, earlier this month the couple made their first public appearance at the Met Gala, sending the public into a frenzy.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorAfter COVID stalled nearly all productions last year, Netflix is expected to boost content spending on an amortized basis by a healthy 26% in 2021 to $13.6 billion — and the streamer’s budget could hit $18.9 billion by 2025, as it increasingly shifts the mix toward originals.That’s according to the latest estimates from S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Kagan media research unit.

Naman Ramachandran Production has started in London on Amazon original romantic comedy film “The People We Hate at the Wedding,” headlined by Allison Janney, Kristen Bell and Ben Platt.The cast also includes Cynthia Addai-Robinson (“The Lord of the Rings”), Karan Soni (“7 Days)”, Dustin Milligan (“Schitt’s Creek”), Tony Goldwyn (“King Richard”), Isaach De Bankolé (“The Limits of Control”), Jorma Taccone (“Popstar”), and Julian Ovenden (“Bridgerton”).The film is being directed by Emmy winner

Jennifer Lopez, 52, and Ben Affleck, 49, looked so cute as walked arm-in-arm at an outdoor movie night in Los Angeles. The couple, dubbed “Bennifer” many years ago, were spotted in the Chinatown neighborhood with four of their kids in tow: Jen’s twins Max and Emme, 13, as well as Ben’s daughters Violet, 15, and Seraphina, 12, on Saturday, Sept.

SEC filings Friday, is due to base salary pay cuts spurred by the pandemic. Rupert Murdoch brought in $34 million the year prior, while Lachlan’s pay was at $29.1.

Jennifer Lopez is endorsing her man Ben Affleck's new movie! The 52-year-old triple threat shared a stunning throwback video from her time in Venice, Italy, promoting the film,, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival.

Will Smith’s “King Richard,” in which he plays the father of tennis greats Venus and Serena Williams, will close the 2021 AFI Fest, it was announced on Wednesday.The Closing Night screening will take place on Nov. 14 at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck kissed through their face masks and Kim Kardashian West turned heads in a Kanye-designed blackout ensemble at the 2021 Met Gala. Fashion's biggest event returned with a bang on Monday night (13.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck take on the 2021 Met Gala!The 52-year-old entertainer and the 49-year-old actor turned heads at fashion's biggest night, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday. J.Lo first made a sensational solo appearance, lavishly dressed in Ralph Lauren.

Red carpet magic! When it comes to fashion, Jennifer Lopez knows how to steal the show — and the 2021 Met Gala was no different.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorRecorded music revenues in the U.S. grew 27% in the first half of 2021 over 2020, according to the RIAA’s mid-year report.

Jennifer Lopez, 52, and Ben Affleck, 49, were simply glowing as they stepped out in New York City! The reunited couple were spotted in her home borough of the Bronx on Sunday, Sept. 12, where they greeted adoring fans and photographers outside of local restaurant The Lit Bar after lunch. Ben and J.Lo were all-smiles as they waved to the crowd while holding hands. One of her most iconic songs, “Love Don’t Cost A Thing,” could also be heard blasting in the background.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's sweet moments at the Venice Film Festival had fans swooning over their rekindled romance. And it turns out, those fans include one of Affleck's other famous exes!Gwyneth Paltrow took to Instagram to comment on a series of photos of the couple's PDA-packed return to the red carpet shared by stylist Mariel Haenn on Friday.

Jennifer Lopez, 52, and Ben Affleck, 49, just can’t keep their hands off each other. The couple, affectionately known as “Bennifer,” were spotted sharing a super steamy kiss on a boat in Venice, Italy on Saturday, Sept. 11. Jen and Ben didn’t seem to mind who was watching as they focused on just each other, seemingly leaving the Italian city after a whirlwind visit. Just before getting on the gondola, the two also appeared to kiss on the dock.

Ever since Jennifer Lopez, 52, and Ben Affleck, 49, got back together – the world has never been the same. The newly rekindled couple made their first red carpet appearance as a new couple at the Venice Film Festival on September 10. The lovebirds attended the premiere of Ben’s new film, The Last Duel, and they both looked absolutely amazing as they kissed each other on the red carpet.

The boys are back in town! Ben Affleck, 49, and Matt Damon, 50, looked incredibly handsome as they appeared at a photo call at the Venice Film Festival on Friday September 10. The famous buddies were both at the annual movie event with their latest film together: The Last Duel. The childhood friends turned movie stars were all smiles as they posed together on the red carpet!