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Traffic Co-Founder, “We Just Disagree” Singer Was 79

Traffic Co-Founder, “We Just Disagree” Singer Was 79

Published by Daniella Wilson

Dave Mason, the singer, songwriter and guitarist who first found fame with Traffic and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the band, died Sunday. He was 79. “On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dave Mason,” said a statement from the family shared with Rolling Stone. “Dave Mason lived a remarkable life devoted to the music and people he loved.” No cause of death was given. Mason, who co-founded Traffic and wrote one of their best-known songs, “Feelin’ Alright,” later a hit for Joe Cocker, scored his own solo U.S. hit in 1977 with “We Just Disagree,” co-written with Jim Krueger. He recorded and performed with the likes of Paul McCartney, George Harrison, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Steve Winwood, Fleetwood Mac, Delaney Bramlett and Cass Eilliot. Born May 10, 1946, in Worcester, England, David Thomas Mason fell 20 feet from a ceiling loft at …

Netflix co-founder and chair Reed Hastings to leave board

Netflix co-founder and chair Reed Hastings to leave board

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Reed Hastings, the co-founder and chairman of Netflix, is leaving the company’s board when his term expires this summer. Hastings is stepping aside to focus on “philanthropy and other pursuits,” the company said in a letter to shareholders. The departure was revealed in the company’s first-quarter earnings report published Thursday. Hastings will officially leave the board when his term is up in June, according to the filing. “Netflix changed my life in so many ways, and my all‑time favorite memory was January 2016, when we enabled nearly the entire planet to enjoy our service,” Hastings said in a statement included in the earnings report. “My real contribution at Netflix wasn’t a single decision,” Hastings continued. “It was a focus on member joy, building a culture that others could inherit and improve, and building a company that could be both beloved by members and wildly successful for generations to come.” The outgoing founder also thanked Ted Sarandos, the company’s CEO, and Greg Peters, its co-CEO. In 1999, when mom-and-pop video rental stores still coated the country, …

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings to leave the company, marking the end of an era

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings to leave the company, marking the end of an era

Published by Sam Flores

Reed Hastings, who helped launched Netflix from a fledgling DVD mail-order business into a global streaming juggernaut, plans to exit the company after nearly three decades. Hastings will leave the company he co-founded to focus on philanthropy and other efforts, the streaming company announced said Thursday. Hastings, who serves as chairman of the Los Gatos company’s board, told Netflix he will not stand for reelection when his term expires in June, Netflix said in a letter to shareholders timed to its fiscal first-quarter earnings. He said the commitment of Netflix Co-Chief Executives Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters was “so strong that I can now focus on new things.” Peters described Hastings, 65, as the company’s “biggest champion,” and that he “is a part of our DNA.” Sarandos called Hastings a “true history maker,” saying in a statement that Hastings’ “selfless, disciplined leadership style” will continue to shape Netflix’s path ahead. Hastings’ exit was not unexpected as his role in the company diminished after he stepped aside as co-chief executive of Netflix in 2023. During his …

Anthropic co-founder confirms the company briefed the Trump administration on Mythos

Anthropic co-founder confirms the company briefed the Trump administration on Mythos

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Jack Clark, one of Anthropic’s co-founders who also serves as Head of Public Benefit for Anthropic PBC, confirmed that the AI company had briefed the Trump administration about its new Mythos model. The model, announced last week, is so dangerous that it’s not being released to the public, largely due to its alleged powerful cybersecurity capabilities. In an interview at the Semafor World Economy summit this week, Clark explained why the company was still engaged with the U.S. government while simultaneously suing them. This March, Anthropic filed a lawsuit against Trump’s Department of Defense (DOD) after the agency labeled the company a supply-chain risk. Anthropic had clashed with the Pentagon over whether the military should have unrestricted access to Anthropic’s AI systems for use cases that included mass surveillance of Americans and fully autonomous weapons. (OpenAI ended up winning the deal instead.) At the conference, Clark downplayed the administration’s labeling of its business as a supply-chain risk, saying it was merely a “narrow contracting dispute” and that Anthropic didn’t want it to get in the …

Inside Mick Fleetwood’s wild love life as Fleetwood Mac cofounder weds for a fifth time at 78

Inside Mick Fleetwood’s wild love life as Fleetwood Mac cofounder weds for a fifth time at 78

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Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Mick Fleetwood is celebrating again. The 78-year-old Fleetwood Mac drummer has been posting photos from an idyllic-looking honeymoon in Tahiti, where he’s been spending time with his new wife, Elizabeth. “The South Pacific does its magic!!!,” he wrote on Instagram. “A honeymoon with my love Elizabeth… creating moments to be remembered!! Sun health and happiness!!” Jordan, who at 56 is over two decades his junior, is not the first to succumb to the charms of the 6’5” musician. Fleetwood Mac are, of course, a band famed for the tumultuous love affairs that helped fuel their best-selling records. Fleetwood, who has now been married five times to four different women, is certainly no exception to that rule. Here, we look back at Fleetwood’s wild romantic history: Mick Fleetwood kisses his fourth wife, Elizabeth, on their honeymoon in Tahiti in April 2026 (Instagram/mickfleetwoodofficial) Jenny Boyd …

Dolce & Gabbana co-founder Stefano Gabbana quits as chairman of luxury brand

Dolce & Gabbana co-founder Stefano Gabbana quits as chairman of luxury brand

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Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stefano Gabbana, co-founder of the iconic fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, has stepped down as its chairman, though he will continue to steer the brand’s creative direction alongside Domenico Dolce. This move marks a significant shift for the luxury label, which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. The 63-year-old designer will be succeeded by chief executive Alfonso Dolce, Domenico’s brother, effective from 1 January. Company filings indicate Gabbana informed the firm of his decision in December. While relinquishing the chairmanship, Gabbana is reportedly exploring options regarding his shareholding, underscoring his continued close involvement in the brand’s future trajectory. Stefano Gabbana (left) and Domenico Dolce accept applause at Milan Fashion Week, January 17, 2026 (Alamy/PA) This transition occurs as the Milan-based powerhouse navigates a period of …

Dolce & Gabbana co-founder Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as chair

Dolce & Gabbana co-founder Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as chair

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stefano Gabbana has stepped down from his role as chair of Dolce & Gabbana, in a move described by the brand as part of a broader evolution of its structure, while remaining firmly at the heart of its creative direction. Filings show the designer notified the company of his decision in December, with the change taking effect from January 1. Chief executive Alfonso Dolce, brother of co-founder Domenico Dolce, has taken on the role. The house confirmed that Gabbana’s departure from management positions does not affect his creative work, underlining that he will continue to shape collections alongside Domenico Dolce – a partnership that has defined the brand’s identity for four decades. This comes shortly after celebrating its 40th anniversary and at a moment …

Dolce & Gabbana says co-founder Stefano Gabbana has quit as chair | Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana says co-founder Stefano Gabbana has quit as chair | Dolce & Gabbana

Published by Sam Flores

Stefano Gabbana left his post as the chair of Dolce & Gabbana at the start of this year, the fashion house he co-founded with his then partner, Domenico Dolce, has said. The Italian luxury brand said Gabbana had tendered his resignation, effective as of 1 January, “as part of a natural evolution of its organisational structure and governance”. It added: “These resignations have no impact whatsoever on the creative activities carried out by Stefano Gabbana on behalf of the group.” Alfonso Dolce, Domenico’s brother and D&G’s chief executive, took over the role in January, according to Bloomberg, which first reported Gabbana’s resignation. Gabbana is also said to be considering options for his 40% stake in the company ahead of negotiations with its bank lenders, with the former Gucci CEO Stefano Cantino taking on a top management role as part of the reshuffle. A D&G spokesperson said: “With regard to the debt position, the group has no statement to make at this time, as negotiations with the banks are still ongoing.” The Italian label, founded in …

Bo Lueders dead: Harm’s Way guitarist and co-founder was 38

Bo Lueders dead: Harm’s Way guitarist and co-founder was 38

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Bo Lueders, guitarist and co-founder of the Chicago-based hardcore metal band Harm’s Way, has died, his bandmates announced “with heavy, broken hearts” Thursday on social media. He was 38. Lueders “will be remembered for his unwavering empathy and compassion for his friends & family and his magnetic, inimitable presence on & off the stage,” Harm’s Way wrote on Instagram, asking for “grace and privacy” during a difficult time. No cause of death was provided, but the band offered up the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline to anyone “struggling with depression or urges to self-harm.” Born Bohan Daniel Lueders in November 1987, the musician co-founded Harm’s Way in 2006 as a side project of the punk band Few and the Proud. It turned into a full-time band that has released five studio albums and five EPs in the years since, with songs including “Human Carrying Capacity,” “Become a Machine” and “Call My Name.” In a bio posted by the band on Spotify, Lueders took a shot at describing the music on Harm’s Way’s 2018 album, “Posthuman,” …

Co-founder of iconic Korean tofu house dies at 88

Co-founder of iconic Korean tofu house dies at 88

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Tae-ro Lee, co-founder of iconic Korean restaurant chain BCD Tofu House, died March 8 at 88, according to a family statement. Lee and his wife Hee-sook Lee, who died in 2020, were known for popularizing soondubu jigae, a spicy, red silken-tofu stew, and building a restaurant empire in L.A. that has expanded to 11 locations across Southern California, Texas and the East Coast. Tae-ro is survived by three sons and many grandchildren. His sons currently lead the company, aiming to “uphold the legacy that Mr. Tae-ro Lee and Mrs. Hee-sook Lee built together,” the family said in a statement. According to the statement from the family, Tae-ro was born in Hamgyong Province — in modern-day North Korea — in 1937. During the Korean War, he fled with his family to South Korea, where they operated restaurants in Bukchang-dong, a district in Seoul. At the time, his family was facing significant poverty and depended on the restaurant for income. Tae-ro was “deeply committed” to his education, according to his family, and began studying law at Seoul …