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A wave of moves from Netflix, YouTube and Disney+ shows a trend toward converging formats and new ways to engage audiences. Executives push for more ad-supported tiers, live channels and publisher partnerships as competition intensifies in a crowded streaming landscape.
A Los Angeles jury has found Chris Brown liable for negligence in a lawsuit brought by Maria Avila, a housekeeper attacked by Brown’s guard dog Hades. Avila is awarded $12.9 million, with her sister and husband also receiving damages; Brown argued the dog was needed for security and that he alerted staff about the animals.
Beyoncé has released a new track, Morning Dew (Donk), marking the start of a 60-day countdown to her birthday and the 20th anniversary reissue of B’DAY. The song is credited to Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, The-Dream and Darius Dixon, and will feature on the 20th-anniversary edition of B’DAY. A lyric video accompanies the release.