The Academy Awards will stream globally for free on YouTube starting in 2029, signaling a major shift in Hollywood’s distribution strategy. Meanwhile, Roc Nation is facing lawsuits from models who say their Megan Thee Stallion swimwear photos were used on billboards without permission. Plus, Vince Staples and Jim Jones weighs in on hip-hop’s role in Black America during a conversation with Earn Your Leisure. Jill Munroe breaks down the business, legal receipts, and cultural context behind today’s biggest entertainment stories. Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-bred entertainment journalist, producer, and host.

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