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Jan 27, 2025 - mediagazer.com
The snapshot from Mediagazer on January 27, 2025, highlights several significant media and entertainment industry developments. Notably, Dark Horse Comics has canceled Neil Gaiman's upcoming work following sexual misconduct allegations against him. This decision has sparked discussions across various platforms, including the Associated Press, The Guardian, and the New York Times. Additionally, the new Spotify-UMG deal has been reported to reduce, but not completely resolve, payment cuts from Spotify's music-audiobooks bundling deal from the previous year, with discussions spanning outlets like MediaPost, UPROXX, and The Verge.
In political news, former Fox News host Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as Donald Trump's defense secretary after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote. This confirmation has generated discussions across numerous media outlets, including the Washington Post, The Guardian, and CNN. The coverage reflects a wide array of opinions and analyses, with contributions from various journalists and commentators on social media platforms.
Key takeaways:
Dark Horse Comics cancels Neil Gaiman's upcoming work after sexual misconduct allegations were made against him.
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth wins Senate confirmation to become Donald Trump's defense secretary, with Vice President JD Vance casting a tie-breaking vote.
The new Spotify-UMG deal reduces, but does not fully ameliorate, the payment cuts from Spotify's music-audiobooks bundling deal from last year.
Discussion and coverage of these events span multiple major media outlets including Associated Press, The Guardian, New York Times, and Reuters.
