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Entertainment Industry Reacts to Loss and Deal

Updated 2026-07-01 12:25 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Victor Willis, lead singer of the Village People, passed away at age 74. Meanwhile, Paramount has submitted concessions in an effort to gain EU approval for its $111B deal with Warner Bros Discovery.

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Rolling Stone
The "Y.M.C.A." and "Macho Man" singer dies after a "short but aggressive" illness
2026-07-01 12:08 UTC
Deadline
Paramount has offered concessions in a bid to smooth over European Commission concerns about its $111B deal for Warner Bros Discovery. The European Commission confirmed a filing in which Paramount made its pledges, which the Ellison-family owned company believes will lead to approval and remove one
2026-07-01 12:18 UTC
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