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Bryan Adams makes come back with new album ‘Get Up’
MUMBAI: “There is a carefree feeling about this album and in many ways it is the album I wish I’d been able to make 25 years ago,” said the multi platinum record artist Bryan Adams, while announcing his brand new studio album Get Up.
The album is produced by famed ELO frontman Jeff Lynne and co-written with his long-time collaborator Jim Vallance. Packed with nine fresh compositions, this 13-track album will be released on 16 October.
Deemed as a solid collection of rock songs, well collaborated with upbeat numbers, the album will feature singles such ‘Brand New Day,’ ‘You Belong To Me’ and ‘Thunderbolt’ as well as melodious ones like ‘Don’t Even Try’ and ‘We Did It All.’
Die hard Adams fans will also get treated to a deluxe version “Get Up,” which will be packaged in a high-quality case and containing an exclusive interview with Adams and a selection of quality photographs, alongside the music.
Talking about the conception of the album, Adam says, “It came together quite organically song by song.”
On his collaboration with Lynn, he adds, “It was a great partnership as it gave me plenty of time to write the songs, most of which are collaboration with Jim Vallance. We all worked primarily over the internet from Canada, Europe and LA, sending demos and parts of songs until we got it right.”
Lynn says, “I’ve always been a big fan of Bryan so getting to work with him was a great pleasure. Bryan would send me a demo across the internet, then I would play most of the instruments to make a finished backing track and send it back to him in England. There he would put the lead vocal on to the song and send it back to me in California. 5,400 miles apart! And it’s turned out to be a rockin’ album!”
“Get Up” tracklisting:
•You Belong To Me
•Go Down Rockin’
•We Did It All
•That’s Rock and Roll
•Don’t Even Try
•Do What Ya Gotta Do
•Thunderbolt
•Yesterday Was Just A Dream
•Brand New Day
•Don’t Even Try – Acoustic
•We Did It All – Acoustic
•You Belong To Me – Acoustic
•Brand New Day – Acoustic
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Disney to cut 1,000 jobs in major restructuring drive
Layoffs span ESPN, studios and tech as company pivots to growth
MUMBAI: The magic isn’t disappearing but it is being reorganised. The Walt Disney Company has announced plans to cut around 1,000 jobs as part of a sweeping restructuring effort aimed at sharpening its edge in an increasingly unpredictable entertainment landscape. The move, led by CEO Josh D’Amaro, reflects a broader internal reset as the company rethinks how it operates, allocates resources and competes in a fast-evolving industry. In a memo to employees, D’Amaro acknowledged the difficulty of the decision but framed it as a necessary step to ensure Disney remains “efficient, innovative, and responsive” to rapid shifts in consumer behaviour and technology.
The layoffs will span multiple divisions, including marketing, film and television studios, ESPN, technology teams and corporate functions. Notifications have already begun, signalling that the restructuring is not a distant plan but an active transition underway.
Importantly, the company has clarified that the cuts are not performance-driven. Instead, they form part of a wider transformation strategy aimed at building a leaner, more agile organisation, one better equipped to respond to streaming dynamics, digital disruption and evolving audience expectations.
The timing is telling. The global entertainment industry is in the middle of a structural shift, with traditional television revenues under pressure and box office returns becoming increasingly volatile. Meanwhile, streaming platforms and digital-first competitors continue to redraw the rules of engagement, forcing legacy players to rethink scale, speed and storytelling formats.
For Disney, long synonymous with blockbuster franchises and timeless storytelling, the pivot is both strategic and symbolic. The company is doubling down on technology, direct-to-consumer services and content ecosystems that align with modern viewing habits, where audiences expect immediacy, personalisation and cross-platform experiences.
Even as the restructuring unfolds, D’Amaro struck a note of optimism, reiterating Disney’s commitment to creativity and long-term growth. Support measures for affected employees are expected as part of the transition, though details remain limited.
In essence, this is less about cutting back and more about reshaping forward. As Disney redraws its organisational map, the message is clear, in today’s entertainment world, even the most magical kingdoms must evolve or risk being left behind.
