ViacomCBS Names New Simon & Schuster CEO Amid Sales Process

NEW YORK -- John Legend has formed a musical version of The Avengers to help his new album marvel. “We’ve got some musical superheroes with superpowers in here,” Legend said with a laugh.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: The Riki Group, a leader in Russia’s animation market that has been operating for 16 years, has appointed Mark Zavadskiy to the role of CEO.He will be responsible for running the company’s business units including two animation studios, digital content production, licensing and publishing agencies.

Alexisonfire have revealed that they are donating the earnings from their new single ‘Complicit’ to various anti-racist organisations.The Canadian band decided to take action after mass protests calling out racism have taken place across the US and all over the world following the death of George Floyd.Floyd, an African-American man, was killed last month in Minneapolis when a white police officer knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes as he lay on the ground during an

Scott Soshnick The New York Mets are seeking to extend their existing credit facilities for one year, giving the team’s owners a cushion while they seek a buyer amid a pandemic, two people familiar with the matter told Sportico.The club’s $250 million loan led by JPMorgan Chase & Co. is scheduled to expire at the end of July, said the people, who were granted anonymity because the matter is private.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterViacomCBS has named Bruce Gillmer president of music, music talent, programming & events, effective immediately.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterThe Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB) has appointed Lyndsay Duthie as its new CEO.The guild reps more than 1,000 members across the UK, including workers in production office, production accounts, location management, VFX, post-production or assistant directing roles.During the coronavirus, the guild has been consulting with production industry bodies such as Pact and unions such as BECTU to shape the back-to-work safety guidelines.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's latest press briefing remotely on Tuesday afternoon.The I Am Sam star isn't the only actor to join the governor, who has reached celebrity status himself with the popularity of his daily briefings. Chris Rock and Rosie Perez also sat at a social distance from Cuomo during a recent session.

Greg Glassman is stepping down amid controversy.

Many Manchester United fans are convinced that the path is now clear for their club to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.

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Detavio Samuels has been named COO at Revolt Media & TV, where he will oversee all aspects of programming and development at the multiplatform hip-hop brand founded by Sean “Diddy” Combs. Samuels will report directly to Revolt CEO Roma Khanna.

Store owners with no-mask-no-service policies got a boost from the governor. New York City business owners planning to reopen before coronavirus restrictions are lifted got a warning from the mayor.

Comedian Chris Rock and actress Rosie Perez made a surprise appearance at New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s daily news conference to underscore his message that the public should wear masks to help curb the coronavirus pandemic.

Comedian Chris Rock and actress Rosie Perez made a surprise appearance at New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s daily news conference to underscore his message that the public should wear masks to help curb the coronavirus pandemic.

Live from New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's (D) coronavirus press conference, it's Chris Rock and Rosie Perez with an important message about wearing masks.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's press conference on Thursday became a star-studded affair, when he was joined by Chris Rock and Rosie Perez.

Chris Rock and Rosie Perez want everyone to wear masks.

Governor Andrew Cuomo had two very special celebrity guests join him at his press conference today – Chris Rock and Rosie Perez!

In a series amid the coronavirus pandemic, Billboard is asking individuals from all sectors of the music business to share stories of how they work now, with much of the world quarantined at home and unable to take in-person meetings, attend conferences or even go into the office. Submissions for the series can be sent to [email protected]. Read the full series here.