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Jesse Huerta's Virgin Deal Sets Up His First Album Outside Jesse & Joy

Jesse Huerta's first album outside Jesse & Joy is moving toward release. The singer-songwriter has signed a global distribution deal with Virgin Records for JESSE AND THE SUPERNOVAS, the project he will put out through his new label, Nebulosa Records.

Latin Times · 2h ago

Richard Branson bought an island to impress a girl, later bought $15 million Moskito Island

Richard Branson was 29 when he pursued an island to impress Joan Templeman, offering $100,000 for a property priced at $6 million before eventually buying it for $180,000. In 2007, he purchased 125-acre Moskito Island for $15 million. Today, the island has been divided among nine private families who own…

The Times of India · Oct 8

Joan Templeman death reason: Richard Branson’s wife died after blood clot in lungs; full inquest may reveal what happened

Lady Joan Branson, beloved wife of Sir Richard Branson, has tragically passed away due to a blood clot, specifically a pulmonary embolism. An impending inquest will delve into the details surrounding her death. Richard Branson expressed heartfelt sorrow in a tribute dedicated to his partner of fifty years, whose love…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Attention all planets of the Solar Federation! Rush have assumed control of the cover of the new issue of Prog, on sale now!

Plus Anthony Phillips, Richard Barbieri, Magenta, Spock's Beard, Steve Hillage, Einar Solberg, Green Carnation, Major Parkinson and more...

Louder · Apr 10

Steve Jobs didn’t actually become a billionaire thanks to leading Apple—but rather from his work with this film company

As Apple turns 50 years old, it wasn't the tech giant that made Steve Jobs a billionaire—but rather his $10 million bet on Pixar, long before the introduction of the iPhone.

Fortune · Apr 1

Sir Branson Revealed He Tried to Buy a Private Island to Impress Joan — Despite Not Having Cash For It

Richard Branson shared in 2020 how he attempted to buy Necker Island for £75,800 to impress Joan, was rejected, and had to hitchhike home. A romantic gamble that paid off.

International Business Times UK · Nov 26, 2025

Billionaire Richard Branson mourns his wife and partner of 50 years, Joan: ‘She was my best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world’

Branson announced Joan’s death on Tuesday. She was 80 years old.

Fortune · Nov 25, 2025

Richard Branson announces death of wife Joan: ‘My rock, my world’

The Virgin founder has paid tribute to his wife and partner of 50 years

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2025

“Their argument is: ‘Well, you signed it.’ I’m like: ‘Yeah, I signed what I was told, and I was too young and too stupid to double-check it.’”: Kelis and the complicated story of Milkshake

Singer claims she was ‘swindled’ by its producers

MusicRadar · Nov 16, 2025

"She was in that cavewoman outfit, doing her dance with a big wig and the two dancers going at it. I’m like: ‘This is really not me.’”: Heaven 17 on their unlikely role in Tina Turner’s comeback

The soul legend recorded Let’s Stay Together in one take

MusicRadar · Oct 18, 2025