Oprah’s in the news again: her deal with Amazon/Wondery for exclusive distribution of The Oprah Podcast keeps her at the center of media frontiers. Oprah Winfrey, media mogul, talk-show legend, founder of Harpo.
Burberry has held a London fashion show at Old Billingsgate Market, featuring a collection inspired by London life. The show highlights outerwear and accessories, with appearances by Romeo Beckham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. The brand is recovering from a sales slump under CEO Joshua Schulman, driven by Chinese demand for check scarves.
The US Supreme Court has upheld a ruling preventing DNA testing in the case of death row inmate Mr. Reed, convicted of the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites. The decision leaves unresolved questions about his innocence, despite ongoing calls for testing that could exonerate him.
Unilever plans to merge its food division with McCormick in a $15.7 billion cash and equity deal, creating a global flavor powerhouse. The transaction, expected to close by mid-2027, will see Unilever's shareholders owning 55% of the new entity, marking a significant shift in its strategic focus.
Alan Osmond, a founding member of The Osmonds, has died at age 76 in Utah. He has spent his final days in hospice after a week in intensive care. Osmond helped write some of the group's biggest hits and has been a prominent figure in American pop music since the 1950s.