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Grimes expresses solidarity with Lizzo following allegations of sexual harassment by ex-dancers. Art pop singer Grimes took to social media on Sunday (August 6) to share her positive experiences with Lizzo amidst the ongoing sexual harassment lawsuit involving the «About Damn Time» singer and three former backup dancers. The dancers have accused Lizzo and her company of fostering a hostile work environment and other legal violations.

RBI)," it said. Desai, who would have been 58 on 9 August, took his life on 2 August in his studio. According to the HT news report, he had left 11 audio clippings in a voice recorder that the Raigad police have sent for forensics analysis.

Angus Cloud, known for his role as Fezco on HBO's Euphoria, passed away at 25. His mother, Lisa Cloud, shared a tribute on social media, remembering her son's final moments. Cloud's family announced his death on Monday. The cause of death remains unknown, but his family revealed he had been grappling with the loss of his father, who recently died from mesothelioma. In her Facebook post, Lisa Cloud acknowledged her son's grief but stated that she doesn't believe his death was a suicide. She described Angus's last day as a happy one, noting that he had been reorganizing his room and expressing intentions to support his family emotionally and financially. On that night, they shared words of affection and he assured his mother that he'd see her in the morning. Angus fell asleep while working on an art project and didn't wake up. Lisa speculated that his death might have been an accidental overdose, but she emphasized that he didn't intend to leave the world. Lisa praised Angus's acting work and highlighted his resilience, noting how he had survived a serious head injury as a child. She mentioned his positive impact on his generation through his work on Euphoria, which sparked conversations about compassion, loyalty, and love. Following Angus Cloud's passing, his Euphoria co-stars and show creator Sam Levinson paid tribute on social media. Levinson expressed his sorrow over the loss of such a young and talented individual. In memory of Angus, Lisa Cloud encouraged people to integrate random acts of kindness into their daily lives. She hoped that these gestures would honor her son's legacy.

Edelweiss Group on Sunday said mounting recovery efforts from defaulters are not just a right, but also an obligation of creditors. Acknowledging that its chairman and managing director Rashesh Shah has been named along with four others in the first information report (FIR) in connection with art director Nitin Desai suicide case, Edelweiss Financial Services maintained that it did not put any «undue pressure» on Desai.

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The friction stems from moves by top NFT exchanges Blur and OpenSea to slash royalty rates payable to artists when a token’s ownership changes, in the hope that lower costs will lift depressed levels of buying and selling. But diminished artist income could stanch new work, ossifying a market where trading volumes have already crashed 95% from $17 billion in January 2022, according to figures from Token Terminal. Royalties peaked that month at $269 million but were just $4.3 million in July this year as the rates paid fell to 0.6% per transaction from as much as 5%, researcher Nansen said.

The report also said that for B2B (business to business) firms, this tenure was slightly longer than that of B2C (business to consumer) firms. There could be two reasons for this. The first is that the CMO roles are tough and so the tenures are shorter. The second, the roles are critical and hence they uncover more growth opportunities for the professionals. Both statements are true. What also makes the role both difficult and exciting is that the CMO’s role is part art and creativity, and part science and measurement.

Clifton Oliver, who is renowned for his roles as Simba in 'The Lion King' and Benny in 'In the Heights,' has died at the age of 47. His sister, Roxy Hall, shared on Facebook that he passed away peacefully after spending six weeks in the hospital and hospice. The cause of death of the actor remains undisclosed. In her post, Hall described the moment of Oliver's passing as serene, with his partner Richard singing Psalm 23 as he took his final breath. She expressed a mix of sadness and joy, noting Oliver's radiant smile and envisioning his arrival in the afterlife as a grand celebration. Hall highlighted Oliver's profound impact, emphasizing his talent, kind-hearted nature, and the light he brought to people worldwide. She assured that while he will be missed, his memory lives on within everyone he touched. Oliver, born in 1975 and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, aspired to an artistic career from a young age. He pursued studies at the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts before moving to New York in 2010 to launch his Broadway journey. His career encompassed diverse roles, including joining the ensemble of 'Wicked' and taking on the role of Benny in 'In the Heights' alongside Jordin Sparks. In 2011, he portrayed Simba in 'The Lion King' on Broadway, as well as in the Las Vegas production and national tour. The theater community commemorated Oliver's legacy, acknowledging his artistic contributions and impact on audiences. As a testament to his enduring influence, a dimming of the lights is planned at the New Amsterdam Theatre on August 8, 2023 to honor Clifton Oliver's memory.

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Nitin Desai, known to have created epic sets for acclaimed Bollywood films and TV shows such as 'Lagaan', 'Devdas', 'Jodhaa Akbar' and 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', was cremated with police honours on Friday evening at ND Film Studio in Karjat. ETimes reported that the cremation arrangements included a police gun salute in the presence of Raigad Superintendent of Police, Somnath Gharge. The last rites were attended by prominent politicians like Vinod Tawde and Kirit Somaiya, along with several film personalities like Aamir Khan, Ashutosh Gowarikar, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and more.

MUMBAI : Two days after the death of renowned art director Nitin Desai, the Raigad police registered a case of abetment of suicide against five officials of Edelweiss and ECL Finance, including Rashesh Shah, chairman and CEO of Edelweiss group. The FIR also named chief risk officer of ECL Finance Smit Shah, R.K. Bansal from Edelweiss ARC, insolvency professional Jitendra Kothari, and Keyur Mehta.

Raigad police in Maharashtra on Friday registered an offence against five persons including Edelweiss Group chairman Rashesh Shah for alleged abetment of art director Nitin Desai's suicide. A First Information Report was registered under Indian Penal Code sections 306 (abetment of suicide) and 34 (common intention) at Khalapur police station based on a complaint filed by Desai's wife Neha Desai, an official said.

Nitin Desai was found dead at his studio in Maharashtra’s Raigad district, the police have revealed the sequence of events leading up to the art director’s death by suicide. News agency PTI, quoting investigating officials, reported that the 58-year-old creative genius had visited his studio in Karjat in the early hours of Wednesday and offered prayers at the temple there. He then visited the mega floor of the building along with his attendant.

Donald Trump appeared before the court and pleaded not guilty to criminal charges related to his alleged involvement in attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat. The arraignment took place in a federal court, where he was released on his own cognizance, as this marked his third arrest within the last four months, with cases filed against him in New York City and Florida.Indian-American Judge Moxila Upadhyaya Oversees the Arraignment The arraignment was presided over by Magistrate Moxila A. Upadhyaya, an Indian-American judge born in Gujarat.

Freddie Mercury might wonder if this is the real life, or just fantasy, when they walk into a near-replica of his London home, where thousands of items belonging to the late Queen frontman will be on exhibition starting Friday. Rare items including handwritten lyrics, art and collectibles from Mercury's London home, Garden Lodge, have been looked after by his close friend Mary Austin since his death from AIDS-related pneumonia in 1991. They will go on public display for the first time in the month-long exhibition at Sotheby's, which will then auction many of the items in September, with prices ranging from as low as 40 pounds to millions of pounds. «We've conceived our gallery spaces to give it a sense of what it was like living with Freddie at home,» said David MacDonald, head of single owner sales at Sotheby's London said. «If he was to walk in, he'd instantly recognise some of the spaces we've created,» MacDonald said.

Altina Schinasi, an extraordinary American artist, designer, and inventor, was born on August 4, 1907, in the bustling borough of Manhattan, New York. Her illustrious life was adorned with remarkable achievements in various creative fields, from art and film to entrepreneurship and design. Altina's legacy is best remembered for her iconic creation, the «Harlequin eyeglass frame,» affectionately known as cat-eye glasses. Beyond her design prowess, she was also the daughter of immigrant parents, leaving a lasting impact on her heritage. Let us delve into the fascinating life and achievements of this visionary trailblazer. Today, Google is celebrating Schinasi's 116th birthday with a Google Doodle.

Lizzo has responded to the recent allegations made against her and her production company by three former dancers. In her statement posted on Instagram, Lizzo expressed how the past few days have been difficult and disappointing for her. She stated, «My work ethic, morals, and respectfulness have been questioned. My character has been criticized.» However, she also emphasized that she usually chooses not to respond to false allegations, but these recent claims are too outrageous to ignore. Lizzo addressed the allegations made against her production company Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc. (BGBT) and Shirlene Quigley, the captain of her dance team. The former dancers accused them of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment in a legal complaint filed on August 1. In her statement, Lizzo pointed out that the stories coming from the former employees have been sensationalized and that they have previously admitted to being told about their inappropriate and unprofessional behavior on tour. She reaffirmed her passion for her art and performances, stating that she takes them seriously, and her aim is always to put out the best work that represents herself and her fans. While Lizzo acknowledges that she sometimes has to make hard decisions, she emphasized that it has never been her intention to make anyone feel uncomfortable or undervalued as a part of the team. She asserted that she does not want to be perceived as a victim in this situation but wants to clarify that she is «not the villain.»

Edelweiss ARC on Thursday issued a statement regarding insolvency proceedings against art director Nitin Desai's company, ND's Art World Private Limited. The investment and financial services company said, «We are deeply saddened by the demise of Shri Nitin Desai and express our deepest condolences to his family as they navigate through this difficult time.» The company in its statement also said that Desai's company had total outstanding dues of Rs 252 crore. Regarding this development, The NCLT's Mumbai bench, in its judgement, ordered an 'initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process' against Nitin Desai's company, ND's Art World Private Limited, on July 25, 2023.

Coinbase, the largest publicly traded crypto exchange based in the US,revealed its plans to open mainnet for the public, starting August 9.