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Recent Stories
An Ill-Fated Endeavor: Agency Taps Out of IPO
In the latest blackeye for the IPO market, Endeavor, which owns the Ultimate Fighting Championship, pulled its planned listing on Sept. 26.
Resnicks Give $750 Million to Caltech for Climate Research
Wonderful Co. owners Stewart and Lynda Resnick announced on Sept. 26 that they will give a record-setting $750 million to Caltech for climate science studies.
Wealthiest Angelenos: Media Men
Many entertainment players are riding high, even with changes sweeping the industry
Even with changes sweeping the media industry, the marquee names on this year’s list are riding high.
Disney Plans to Lay Off 130 More Workers
Walt Disney Co. is set to lay off 130 more employees in the wake of its purchase of Fox assets.
LASED Announces First Tenants, Inaugural Taylor Swift Concert
The Los Angeles Stadium & Entertainment District announced Sept. 17 the first three tenants for its Inglewood complex set to host the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers football games.
Writers Guild Incumbents Cruise to Victory
Writers Guild of America West members reelect David Goodman as president, a vote of confidence in the union’s battle against talent agencies.
FastPay Makes Big Media Bet
FINANCE: AIG provides $80M infusion for lending push
FastPay Partners to ramp up loans.
A Turbulent Week for WarnerMedia
Company secures Abrams amid shareholder unrest
Company secures Abrams amid shareholder unrest
Investment Group Buys Beverly Hills Courier from Meehan Trust
New owners of the Beverly Hills Courier, the 54-year-old self-described newspaper of record for Beverly Hills, plan to expand.
Lawyer Up
Neville Johnson stares down entertainment’s power players
Entertainment lawyer Neville Johnson talks Netflix, how musicians make money and Richard Simmons.
