NBC to Trump: You’re fired

NBC to Trump: You’re fired

NEW YORK

NBC said Monday that it is ending its business relationship with mogul and GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump because of comments he made about Mexican immigrants during the announcement of his campaign.

The network said it would no longer air the annual Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants, which had been a joint venture between the company and Trump. Miss USA has aired on NBC since 2003, and this year’s edition was set for July 12.

“At NBC, respect and dignity for all people are cornerstones of our values,” NBC said in a statement.

Trump’s reply: A “weak” NBC should prepare to meet him in court.

NBC’s action comes less than a week after Univision similarly decided to ditch Trump and the pageants.

Trump also has been a fixture on NBC as host of “The Apprentice” and its celebrity offshoot, and an agreement that he would no longer be on the show predated the current controversy. The network said Monday that it and producer Mark Burnett are exploring ways to continue “Celebrity Apprentice” sans Trump.

Source: AC/DC music on Spotify

NEW YORK

AC/DC is finally heading to Spotify, three years after the veteran rock band decided to put its catalog on iTunes.

A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday that AC/DC’s music would be available on Spotify globally today. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the person was not allowed to discuss the matter publicly.

A representative for AC/DC didn’t immediately return an email seeking comment.

AC/DC announced in 2012 that its music would be available digitally at the iTunes Store worldwide. Apple is launching its news music service, Apple Music, today.

The Australian band is one of the few acts that would not release music digitally for some time. Instead of releasing his music digitally, Garth Brooks launched GhostTunes to house his music online.

Rapper ‘The Game’ charged with hitting off-duty officer

LOS ANGELES

The rapper known as “The Game” has been charged with hitting an off-duty Los Angeles police officer during a basketball game.

The hip-hop artist, whose real name is Jayceon Terrell Taylor, was charged with one felony count of making criminal threats and one count of misdemeanor assault and battery.

He pleaded not guilty during a court appearance Monday.

Prosecutors say Taylor and the officer played on opposite teams at a basketball game at Hollywood High School in March. After a foul call against Taylor, authorities say he approached the officer and threw a punch.

Taylor faces up to three years in prison if convicted. He is free on $50,000 bail and is due back in court July 30.

Associated Press