Entertainment Headlines: Scandals, Deals, and Rebranding
Current entertainment news features various intriguing developments. Jasveen Sangha will plead guilty to supplying ketamine that led to Matthew Perry's death. The FTC is suing a ticket reseller over Taylor Swift's concert tickets. MSNBC plans rebranding, and Nexstar Media is set to acquire Tegna. Lastly, Soho House goes private, with Ashton Kutcher joining its board.
Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the 'Ketamine Queen,' is set to plead guilty to charges for distributing the ketamine dose that resulted in actor Matthew Perry's death, as per federal prosecutors. Sangha, who operated an illegal drug stash in North Hollywood, has agreed to a deal with prosecutors and will face five charges.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Key Investment Group, accusing the ticket reseller of bypassing purchasing limits to hoard Taylor Swift concert tickets. According to a complaint filed in Maryland, the company used numerous accounts to corner the ticket market, reselling them at higher prices.
Notable changes are on the horizon for entertainment companies. MSNBC will undergo a rebranding to MS NOW and shed its peacock logo as Comcast plans to spin off NBCUniversal networks. Nexstar Media announces a $3.54 billion acquisition of Tegna, aiming to bolster its competition against major tech firms. Meanwhile, Soho House is being taken private in a $2.7-billion deal, with Ashton Kutcher joining the board.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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