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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have more than one reason to celebrate on Monday!MORE: Katy Perry's daughter Daisy makes very rare appearance in special tribute to Orlando BloomThe celebrity couple are not only marking Valentine's Day, but another memorable milestone that's close to their heart – the day they got engaged.It was back in 2019 that the Pirates of the Caribbean actor asked the award-winning singer to marry him, and it wasn't long before they shared the celebratory news with their fans.VIDEO: Katy Perry cares for daughter Daisy Dove The American Idol judge has an eye-catching cluster ring, which creates a flower, and appears to be a ruby with eight clear diamonds as the petals.MORE: Katy Perry rocks head-to-toe in leather - and gives fans a shockMORE: Katy Perry poses topless in daring snap and Orlando Bloom has hilarious reactionThe couple's love of flowers has since been further evident, with the arrival of their daughter, Daisy.Katy and Orlando were due to get married in Japan while Katy was pregnant, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, they were forced to postpone their plans. Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom got engaged on Valentine's Day 2019At the time, she told the The Mirror: "You can’t plan anymore in 2020 because those plans are always cancelled.

EXCLUSIVE: Freestyle Digital Media has acquired North American rights to the narrative documentary Acting: The First Six Lessons, written by and starring Beau Bridges and his daughter Emily Bridges, as well as to the Batman-themed feature documentary Batman and Me, from director Michael Wayne. The digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group/Entertainment Studios plans to release both titles across VOD platforms on March 8.

Microsoft president Brad Smith has said that staff at Activision Blizzard will be “under scrutiny” following its acquisition of the publisher.Last month, Microsoft purchased Activision Blizzard in a deal worth around £50billion, with the US Federal Trade Commission currently conducting an antitrust investigation.The purchase comes after Activision was hit by a lawsuit filed by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing and another by the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission following multiple allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination, and workplace misconduct.In between that, its own staff also filed a complaint too, alleging that the company used intimidation and “coercive tactics” to stifle staff trying to improve working conditions.It’s also been alleged that Activision CEO Bobby Kotick was aware of sexual misconduct claims within the company since 2018 but did not inform Activision’s board of directors. A report by the Wall Street Journal also suggested that Kotick played a first-hand part in the culture that has embroiled Activision in sexual harassment lawsuits and investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission.Speaking CNBC (via VGC) about the accusations, Smith said: “We’re looking to the leadership team at Activision Blizzard today to make culture and workplace safety a top priority every single day, until the day when this deal hopefully closes.

JYP Entertainment has expanded its existing partnership with US-based label Republic Records.According to a report by Billboard, the South Korean company has opted to expand its existing strategic partnership with Republic Records, which is owned by Universal Music Group. The two companies first started the partnership in 2020, where they foucsed on the international expansion of girl group TWICE.JYP Entertainment and Republic Records’ partnership will now extend to include two more of the K-pop giant’s acts – namely Stray Kids and ITZY – in their plan for promotions outside of South Korea.Both groups will also be receiving support from Republic Records’ subsidiary independent label Imperial, which had previously helped to launch and market TWICE’s recent records since the JYP-Republic partnership had launched.“We are beyond delighted to move forward with Republic Records, the most outstanding label in the United States, in developing the major artist roster of the two companies’ hereafter, starting with the successful kickoff TWICE has brought,” JYP Entertainment CEO Jimmy Jeong told Billboard of the expansion.“We have absolute confidence that, together, we will lead the rapidly changing music industry from both in and out, alongside our prominent artists’ creations,” Jeong added.

Joe Biden, bars employment contracts from forcing people to settle sexual assault or harassment cases through arbitration rather than in court, a process that often benefits employers and keeps misconduct allegations from becoming public.Significantly, the bill is retroactive, nullifying that language in contracts nationwide and opening the door for people who had been bound by it to take legal action.Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who has spearheaded the effort, called it “one of the most significant workplace reforms in American history.”Gillibrand, D-N.Y., said the arbitration process is secretive and biased and denies people a basic constitutional right: a day in court.“No longer will survivors of sexual assault or harassment in the workplace come forward and be told that they are legally forbidden to sue their employer because somewhere in buried their employment contracts was this forced arbitration clause," she said.Gillibrand, who has focused on combating sexual harassment and sexual misconduct in the military, originally introduced the legislation in 2017 with Sen.

PEOPLE : "It was all set for Japan with 150 guests. Katy was actually really excited about walking down the aisle pregnant," "They were both so elated that all the wedding details were finally coming together, but they are hitting pause because of coronavirus.

Luke Bryan enjoys a close and often hilarious relationship with his American Idol co-judges Lionel Richie and Katy Perry.MORE: Luke Bryan's five children and their mothers – and the heartfelt story behind his family unitIn a new interview with Good Morning America, the country superstar opened up about his relationship with Katy in the run-up to her Las Vegas residency and how that extended to her fiancé Orlando Bloom.WATCH: Chayce Beckham wins American Idol 2021"Anything Katy does, she sends stuff to create more anxiety," he said to the amusement of GMA hosts Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos, who could be heard laughing in the background."She's like 'Wow. Big stage, be ready','Wow, get ready for the dry air of Las Vegas', I'm like 'Katy!'" he joked.MORE: Katy Perry reveals wedding news after claims she secretly wed Orlando BloomHowever, he revealed that there was nothing but love between the two, perhaps veering on being closer than you'd expect when Orlando comes into the mix."Me and her, even as years have gone, we have an even more fun friendship and a great working relationship," he gushed about the Firework singer.A post shared by Good Morning America (@goodmorningamerica)Luke joked about Katy being "jealous" of his relationship with Orlando BloomHe then added: "She's really a little jealous because she believes Orlando kind of…might have a little man crush on me. "Because Orlando came to Nashville and I had all these outdoor activities planned for him.

Go team go! Team USA has a long history of winning at the Winter Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Games are no different.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterNBC Sports says 16 million viewers tuned in to watch the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, an all-time low for Olympic ceremonies on linear television.That’s around 43% down compared to the 28.3 million viewers that watched the PyeongChang Winter Olympics opening ceremony in February 2018.Friday’s torch-lighting in Beijing aired live on NBC and the streaming service Peacock beginning at 6:30 a.m. ET yesterday morning and was replayed again in primetime.

The MRKT, the multicultural marketing and communications arm of Terry Hines & Associates, said Friday it is expanding with two new divisions: one specializing in influencer marketing and the other in marketing and communications for Asian Americans and Pacific Islander clients.

Dan Hicks had a short drive from his home to NBC Sports headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, the past two years to call the French Open and some World Cup skiing events. He didn't imagine he would be doing it for an Olympics, though.With China's strict policy about those who test positive for COVID-19, Hicks and most of NBC's announcers for the Beijing Games are stationed stateside. Hicks was in Tokyo to call swimming for last year's Summer Games, when NBC had its announcers on site for the marquee sports.While Hicks would like to be at the ski venue in Yanqing to call the competition, he realizes it isn't feasible.“I was bummed.

Dwayne Johnson is riding with Team USA at the Beijing 2022 Winter Games.

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The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics officially kicks off February 4 with the Opening Ceremonies and ends February 20 with the Closing Ceremonies, but competition actually gets underway Wednesday, February 2. That’s when some events — such as curling, freestyle skiing and ice hockey — get going.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are enjoying date night in New York City!

Katy Perry, 37, is embracing being a performer and mother at the same time and Orlando Bloom has a lot to do with it! The singer has been enjoying adding show dates to her residency in Las Vegas and her 45-year-old fiance has been making sure to assist in staying with her so they can raise their one-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove, together as she continues to wow audiences with her musical talent.