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    Sam Smith sings new James Bond theme song for “Spectre”

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    This is a Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 file photo of British singer Sam Smith as he performs on stage during the V Festival 2015 at Hylands Park in Chelmsford, Essex, England. (Photo by Jonathan Short/Invision/AP, File)
    LONDON (AP) --

    The name's Smith, Sam Smith.

    The choice was shrouded in mystery and denials, but the 23-year-old British sensation has surfaced as the singer of the theme song for the new James Bond film, "Spectre."

    Smith had denied the persistent rumors, but came clean Tuesday, tweeting that taking part in the Bond film was a new peak in his remarkable, multiple-award winning career.

    "This is one of the highlights of my career," said Smith. "I am honored to finally announce that I will be singing the next Bond theme song. I am so excited to be a part of this iconic British legacy and join an incredible line up of some of my biggest musical inspirations.

    Only last week, Smith had denied any part in the new 007 caper, which opens in October starring Daniel Craig as the durable secret agent first played by Sean Connery.

    The track — titled "Writing's On the Wall" — was recorded in January but kept secret until now.

    Smith, whose first album "In the Lonely Hour" enjoyed remarkable success, said he wrote the song in 20 minutes after reading the script. It was co-written with Grammy Award winner Jim Napes.

    The long line of Bond films has featured songs performed by Adele, Paul McCartney, Madonna, Shirley Bassey and other stars.

    Few have matched the staying power of Bassey's "Goldfinger" theme, and McCartney's "Live and Let Die" has remained a staple in his live repertoire for decades.

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    DirecTV calls off acquisition of rival Dish, possibly ending a yearslong pursuit

    Friday, November 22, 2024
    Dish Network satellite dishes are shown at an apartment complex in Palo Alto, Calif., Feb. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)

    DirecTV is calling off its planned acquisition of rival Dish after the offer was rejected by bond holders at that company.

    The deal was reliant on Dish bond holders agreeing to trade in the debt they held for debt in the new company, a swap that would have cost them about $1.6 billion, collectively.

    The retreat by DirecTV this week may end a years-long effort by the company to acquire both Dish and Sling after it announced the bid in September.

    DirecTV was looking to acquire Dish TV and Sling TV from its owner EchoStar in a debt exchange transaction that included a payment of $1, plus the assumption of approximately $9.8 billion in debt. The deal was contingent on several factors, including regulatory approvals and bondholders writing off debt related to Dish.

    "While we believed a combination of DirecTV and Dish would have benefited all stakeholders, we have terminated the transaction because the proposed exchange terms were necessary to protect DirecTV's balance sheet and our operational flexibility," DirecTV CEO Bill Morrow said in a statement.

    The prospect of a DirecTV-Dish combo has long been rumored, and reported talks resurfaced over the years. And the two almost merged more than two decades ago — but the Federal Communications Commission blocked the deal valued at the time at $18.5 billion deal, citing antitrust concerns.

    The pay-for-TV market has shifted significantly since. As more and more consumers tune into online streaming platforms, demand for more traditional satellite entertainment continues to shrink.

    DirecTV says that it will continue to invest in next-generation streaming platforms and offer new packaging options while integrating content from live TV alongside direct-to-consumer... Read More

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