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Longtime disc jockey Jim Ladd, a central figure in the emergence of FM rock radio in Los Angeles, died Saturday after suffering a heart attack. He was 75.Ladd’s death was announced Monday by Meg Griffin, an on-air colleague at SiriusXM, where they both worked on the satellite radio service’s rock channels. Ladd has a shift on SiriuxXM’s Deep Tracks channel, which features the album-oriented rock he played over his long career.Ladd was a favorite personality during the rise of rock radio on the FM band in the 1970s,…

Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a "Morning Meeting" livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here's a recap of Thursday's key moments. 1. U.S. stocks climbed higher Thursday morning following three-straight days of declines, with the Magnificent Seven outperforming. The S & P 500 was up 0.7%, while the Nasdaq Composite gained more than 1%. "This move is for real," Jim Cramer said Thursday. Bond yields were mainly steady — the 10-year Treasury is hovering around 4.1% — as investors look ahead to the…

Meet the mastermind behind the laughter – Jim Benton! If you're a fan of clever wit, quirky characters, and comics that make your day brighter, you're in for a treat. Benton has brought to life beloved creations like "It's Happy Bunny," "Dear Dumb Diary," "Franny K. Stein," and "Catwad!"Benton's cartoons often feature playful and witty humor, with unique characters and offbeat jokes. "I love the idea of sharing a laugh with somebody, or even just a smirk. I love when people share and repost them," the artist told Bored…

For a generation of former children, Jim Carrey is the quintessential Grinch thanks to his starring role in the live-action 2000 film, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Carrey’s career started over a decade before the film went into production but by the time he starred in How The Grinch Stole Christmas, he was in the prime of his career. After learning he had a knack for doing impressions at a young age, Carrey grew interested in pursuing a career in comedy. He started out doing impressionist work across Canada before…

Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas has become one of the most iconic stories of the holiday season and it among the Best Christmas movies of all time. It’s been adapted for TV and film, in both live-action and animation. Most recently in an Illumination animated film, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the Grinch. It’s only a matter of time before we see The Grinch on the big screen again, but recent rumors that Jim Carrey was set to return in a sequel to The Grinch have turned out to be inaccurate, as a rep for…

At the International Emmy Awards 2023 Medal Ceremony, Netflix proudly stood with Shefali Shah and Vir Das, their distinguished nominees. As proud nominees, Shefali Shah for her powerful role in `Delhi Crime` Season 2 and Vir Das for his unique comedy special `Vir Das: Landing`, they embody much more than India`s talent on a global stage; they are living symbols of the rich narratives and cultural depth that India brings to entertainment. These nominations mark a significant milestone for Netflix India, reflecting…

In an October prayer call hosted by a Christian-nationalist MAGA pastor, Rep. Mike Johnson was troubled that America’s wickedness was inviting God’s wrath. Talking to pastor Jim Garlow on a broadcast of the “World Prayer Network,” Johnson spoke ominously of America facing a “civilizational moment.” He said: “The only question is: Is God going to allow our nation to enter a time of judgment for our collective sins? … Or is he going to give us one more chance to restore the foundations and return to Him?” The…

Jim Ryan, PlayStation head and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, is leaving the company after an almost 30-year stint. In a press release, Sony confirmed that he will be retiring in March 2024, with COO Hiroki Totoki being appointed as the interim CEO of the company from April 1, 2024. Ryan merely served four years as CEO, having replaced John Kodera in 2019, and most notably oversaw the launch of the PS5, which has sold over 40 million units worldwide, as of July. It's unclear who will eventually be taking over as…

Just when you thought there couldn’t possibly be anymore dog whistles embedded in the Jason Aldean “Try That in a Small Town” saga, an intrepid, sharp-eyed TikTok user has potentially picked out one more. Amazingly, this incident doesn’t involve the song itself, or even its controversial video — part of which was reportedly filmed outside a courthouse in Columbia, Tennessee, the site of a 1933 lynching (and features a surprising amount of footage from Canada). Rather, it involves a promotional video shared on…

My top 10 things to watch Monday, July 24 1. Chevron (CVX) on Sunday announced excellent preliminary second-quarter results , while extending the contract of CEO Mike Wirth. The United States' second-largest oil firm in May announced an agreement to expand its shale operations by acquiring PDC Energy (PDCE) in a deal valued at $7.6 billion, including debt. Chevron is set to release its full second-quarter report on Friday. 2. Truist on Monday lowered its price target on Club oil name Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD) to…