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Dave McNary Film ReporterBob Osher is leaving his Miramax posts as chief operating officer and general counsel after playing a significant role in securing and closing the $375 million deal for ViacomCBS and Paramount to buy 49% of the company.Osher had joined Miramax in 2018 after leading Sony’s digital division for seven years as president of Sony Pictures Digital Productions.“We are grateful for the integral role Bob has played in advancing the company’s commitment to great storytelling and

Also Read: Miramax Names Former Super Deluxe CEO Wolfgang Hammer Head of Film“We are grateful for the integral role Bob has played in advancing the company’s commitment to great storytelling and innovative television and film projects.

Bradford, had the operation in December 2018, and claimed he couldn't see any regrowth after months of waiting. "I did everything they told me to do as aftercare once I had the operation," he said."But after four months, I saw literally no growth.

anonymous letter about racial tension and injustice at record companies that Billboard published last Thursday as it circulated through the music business, veteran executive Ray Daniels has now signed it with his own name.Daniels, 40, has worked at all three major record companies, but is currently senior vp A&R at Warner Records.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterMusiCares, the Recording Academy’s charitable wing, has appointed Laura Segura to the organization’s newly created role of executive director.“On behalf of everyone at the Recording Academy, we are so excited and proud that Laura Segura is moving up to lead MusiCares,” said Academy Chair and Interim President/CEO Harvey Mason jr. “Laura’s incredible work here over the past seven years has proven her to be an invaluable member of the Academy’s team.

Also Read: Yvonne Orji on How a Beauty Pageant (and a Little Help From Above) Led Her to Comedy | PodcastSchwartz will be responsible for overseeing all of Audible’s content offerings, which include audio adaptations of books, screenplays and short stories, alongside a lineup of podcasts.“From Audible’s early original programming with Robin Williams and Ricky Gervais to our redefinition of books as scripts performed by Hollywood’s and the international film communities’ biggest stars, we have

Dade Hayes Finance EditorAmazon-owned Audible is continuing its effort to boost its entertainment quotient, hiring former PopTV president Brad Schwartz as chief content officer.He will start June 15 and report to CEO Bob Carrigan, who joined Audible last December.In addition to running Pop, the ViacomCBS cable network known for Schitt’s Creek, Schwartz also has held executive posts at MSG Media and Bell Media.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterPop TV president Brad Schwartz is departing the land of cable television to join Audible, Amazon’s audiobook and audio entertainment company, as its chief content officer on June 15.“As Audible continues to expand its focus on premium audio storytelling and entertainment across all formats and genres, Brad’s highly successful track record, expertise and stellar relationships in the entertainment community will be integral to our aggressive content efforts and plans,”

Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, MusicMusic executive Steven Victor is launching a philanthropic arm of his Victor Victor Worldwide (VVW) venture. With it, the Universal Music Group senior vice-president of A&R is committing $1 million to the newly formed Victor Victor Foundation (VVF).Victor, whose background includes running G.O.O.D.

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Three more police officers have been charged in connection with the death of George Floyd in the United States as protests continued for a ninth night.

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The SNP Government is embroiled in a secrecy row after refusing to publish files relating to high-level talks between chief medical officers on the pandemic.

WarnerMedia has hired Richard Tom as its new chief technology officer.