Hulu has ended its relationship with animator Justin Roiland, one day after Adult Swim announced he would no longer be involved with the popular animated series “Rick and Morty” due to Roiland facing two felony domestic violence charges. Roiland had been a producer and voice actor on two Hulu shows, “Solar Opposites” and “Koala Man”, but the streaming service has now ended their association with him. Roiland is scheduled to appear in court in July for a preliminary hearing.
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Paris Hilton has welcomed her first child, a baby boy, with her husband Carter Reum. The couple, who married in November 2021, spoke about wanting a family on their 2022 reality show "Paris in Love" and the baby was born via surrogate. Hilton has not released the name of her baby, but is looking forward to the future with her new family.
Morrisett and Joan Ganz Cooney co-founded the Children's Television Workshop in 1968, which produced the beloved children's show "Sesame Street". Morrisett served as chairman of the board of trustees for 30 years before becoming a Lifetime Honorary Trustee. His work on the show sought to help address complicated and sometimes painful issues that children often face, such as racism, addiction and homelessness. Sesame Workshop tweeted that Morrisett "was a true visionary and a champion for children everywhere".
Justin Bieber has sold the rights to his entire back catalog of releases to U.K.-based Hipgnosis Songs Capital, a venture between finance giant Blackstone and Hipgnosis Song Management. The deal includes publishing copyrights, master recordings, neighboring rights, artist loyalties, and publishing rights to a back catalogue of 290 titles. This agreement is a testament to Bieber's influence on global culture and his immense success, joining the ranks of other high-profile artists who have sold their music rights to the venture.
Adult Swim has cut ties with Justin Roiland, co-creator of the popular animated series "Rick & Morty," following the recent revelation that he faces felony charges related to alleged domestic abuse. Roiland has been charged with one felony count of domestic battery and one felony count of false imprisonment, and Adult Swim has stated that it intends to continue with the show's seventh season but has ended its association with Roiland. The charges against Roiland have not yet been proven in court.
Walt Disney World's Splash Mountain water ride has officially closed its doors, with visitors and fans sharing sentimental tributes and some taking the opportunity to capitalize on the closure. The ride will be getting an upgrade with a new theme, though details have yet to be released. Fans have been sharing their memories and saying their goodbyes to the beloved attraction.
At a congressional hearing on Tuesday, senators and antitrust advocates criticized Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. for its alleged monopolization of the live entertainment industry. Joe Berchtold, Live Nation President and Chief Financial Officer, defended the company's practices, while Jack Groetzinger, CEO of ticketing platform SeatGeek, called for the dissolution of the common ownership of Ticketmaster and Live Nation. The Senate Judiciary Committee will continue to investigate Live Nation's practices to determine if they are in violation of antitrust laws.
Panic! at the Disco announced their disbandment on Tuesday, citing lead singer Brendon Urie's desire to focus on his family as the reason. The band, which formed in 2004, has released six studio albums and been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards. Fans can look forward to their final performance on their upcoming European tour.