Global Media Round-Up: 2/13
At the 59th iteration of Music's Biggest Night, Beyoncé performed a dreamy meditation on motherhood, Adele performed an emotional tribute to George Michael and MetalliGaga performed through technical errors and bad ideas.
Read Full Article on: Rolling Stone
California towns flee as Oroville Dam threatens to release 'Wall of Water'
A massive crevasse that formed in a spillway at Northern California's Oroville Dam has spurred mass evacuations, with nearby residents fleeing the worst-case specter of a three-story wall of water rushing downstream.
Read Full Article on: CNN
Al Jarreau, Singer who spanned Jazz, Pop and R&B Worlds, dies at 79
His death was announced by his manager, Joe Gordon, who said that Mr. Jarreau had been hospitalized for exhaustion two weeks ago. On the advice of his doctors, he had canceled his tour dates and retired from touring.
Read Full Article on: The New York Times
More than 60% of Snapchat Users skip ads on the Platform
Snapchat has been promoting its ad products and encouraging marketers to pay to play. But the ad-supported revenue model doesn’t seem to work well for the platform as it is supposed to be, at least for now.
Read Full Article on: Digiday
Grammys 2017: Inside the Hottest After-Parties in Hollywood
If anyone deserved a drink after the ceremony, it was host James Corden. He was spotted partying at Republic Records' bash, sponsored by Absolut and Pryma, at Catch L.A. Other attendees included DNCE, Paris Jackson, Heidi Klum, Joel Madden and Nicole Richie. A few reality stars—including Bachelor Nick Viall and Bachelorette JoJo Fletcher—made the guest list.
Read Full Article on: E! Online
Court in Pakistan orders national breakup with Valentine's Day
A high court in Pakistan's capital city had enough with Cupid, ruling Monday to outlaw Valentine's Day celebrations and the promotion of the holiday nationwide with immediate effect.
Read Full Article on: Washington Post
