Soho News Today — October 30, 2026
Skydance’s JB Perrette Reveals His Full Leadership Team, Announces Departures of Several Execs Not Joining Following the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger and more — today's soho signal.
The entertainment industry is abuzz with changes and new releases. In the world of music, Phoebe Bridgers has just dropped a new EP, 'Live at Madison Square Garden', exclusively on Tidal, while Duran Duran is making waves with their reimagined take on the classic album 'Rio', featuring a special collaboration with The Strokes' Nick Valensi. Meanwhile, punk rockers Dropkick Murphys have been using their platform to speak out against Trump, becoming one of the genre's loudest voices on the matter.
In other news, the media landscape is shifting with the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, leading to significant changes at Skydance. JB Perrette has unveiled his full leadership team, which will see the departure of several executives who won't be joining the new entity. On the television front, Tahmima Anam's novel 'Good Books' is set to be adapted for TV, with Pacesetter and Kudos producing, and a writer from the hit show 'Emily in Paris' on board. These updates showcase the constant evolution of the entertainment industry, with new releases, collaborations, and business moves making headlines.
Today's signal:
• Skydance’s JB Perrette Reveals His Full Leadership Team, Announces Departures of Several Execs Not Joining Following the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger (variety.com)
• Phoebe Bridgers Releases ‘Live at Madison Square Garden’ EP via Tidal (rollingstone.com)
• Duran Duran Turn ‘Rio’ Into a Family Affair With the Strokes’ Nick Valensi (rollingstone.com)
• How Dropkick Murphys Became Punk’s Loudest Anti-Trump Voice (rollingstone.com)
• Tahmima Anam’s New Novel ‘Good Books’ Being Adapted for TV With Pacesetter, Kudos and ‘Emily in Paris’ Writer (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)