A former American Idol star and Grammy Award winner has been found dead in her Tennessee home. She was 47 years old. The Untimely Passing of a Former American Idol Former American Idol star Mandisa was found dead in her home in Franklin, Tennessee, on Thursday, April 18. Her death was initially confirmed by TMZ after the outlet received a ...
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Disney Sparks Wave of Layoffs Amid Company Restructuring
The Disney Company has ramped up layoffs this week yet again, a move that is reminiscent of the massive waves of layoffs that took place during the spring of 2023 and were described by some as a “bloodbath” from which no one at Disney was safe. Massive Waves of Layoffs in 2023 In February 2023, shortly after Disney’s Board of ...
Read More »Universal Studios & Disney Accused of ‘Pay-For-Play’ Tactics in Florida Politics
Florida theme parks have been giving perks of all kinds to Florida lawmakers, and lawmakers return the favor in various legislative forms. But everything comes at a cost, and in this “pay-for-play tradition,” who ultimately pays the price? Florida theme parks are reportedly notorious for doling out freebies to legislators in the Sunshine State. Free hotel accommodations, free meals at ...
Read More »Mickey Mouse Arrives in São Paulo: Fun Begins November 2024!
Mickey Mouse and The Walt Disney Company have found a new home in Sao Paulo, Brazil, beginning in November 2024, and Disney has told fans simply to “save the date” for the exciting new “Disney Experience.” Disney’s Exponential Growth The Walt Disney Company, the global entertainment behemoth, is known for its enchanting films, wonder, imagination, and storytelling prowess across the ...
Read More »OJ Simpson, Former Football Star Acquitted of Brutal Double Homicide, Dead at 76
O.J. Simpson, former football great and television and film actor who was acquitted of a brutal double homicide in the 1990s, died on Wednesday, per a statement from his family. Simpson was 76 years old. In May 2023, Simpson posted a video on his Twitter account, sharing his cancer diagnosis with fans and saying that he had “caught cancer” and, ...
Read More »Wildly Popular Disneyland Ride Heading to Magic Kingdom, Says Recent Report
A guest-favorite attraction at Disneyland Resort in California is reportedly in the plans for the “Beyond Big Thunder” project coming to Magic Kingdom at Disney World, per a new report. Tiana’s Bayou Creates a Problem Imagineers Hadn’t Considered According to the report, when Imagineers at Disney World began to plan the retheming of Frontierland into the Bayou at the resort, ...
Read More »Is Sharing Your Disney+ Password Illegal? Disney’s Crackdown Raises Questions
It’s about to get real at the House of Mouse–and at your house and my house–as Disney has announced that it’s moving forward with plans that were first shared with fans in August 2023. As is its prowess, The Walt Disney Company has made good this week on yet another promise to its fans and consumers. Disney Adults: Generous to ...
Read More »Man Fires Shots at Disney World Guards: EPCOT Incident After Break-Up
This post contains mentions of suicide and may not be suitable for all readers. Viewer discretion is advised. Disney World has been known as the Most Magical Place on Earth since the Central Florida theme park resort welcomed the first guests through the gates in October 1971. But for all its childhood nostalgia, wishes granted, and magical moments, the truth ...
Read More »Demand for Answers: Disney Shareholders Seek Explanation on Lack of Readiness Against Universal’s Epic Universe
Disney’s shareholders take very seriously the role they play in owning a stake in The Walt Disney Company. As such, they are only too happy to ask the tough questions of Disney’s leadership from time to time. On Wednesday afternoon, during the annual Disney shareholders meeting, CEO Bob Iger was faced with several questions posed by shareholders, but one of ...
Read More »Elon Musk Targets Disney CEO Bob Iger Prior to Shareholder’s Meeting
Tesla and Space X founder Elon Musk has taken another step in going head-to-head with Disney CEO Bob Iger, but his latest jab at the House of Mouse leader lacked something imperative to his success as a Disney Company nemesis: originality. Elon Musk: a CEO’s CEO (and Founder and Innovator and . . .) Elon Musk, the renowned entrepreneur and ...
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