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Enrique Iglesias releases special India edition for ‘Sex & Love’ album
MUMBAI: Global superstar Enrique Iglesias has once again acknowledged his legion of Indian fans by releasing a `Special India Edition’ of his latest album `Sex and Love’.
This special edition not only includes global hits such as ‘Bailando’ ft. December Bueno & Gente De Zona, ‘I’m A Freak’ ft. Pitbull, ‘Heart Attack’ and ‘There Goes My Baby’ ft. Flo Rida but also four bonus tracks including the English version of ‘Bailando’ ft. Sean Paul, December Bueno & Gente De Zona, ‘El Perdedor’ (Bachata Version) feat Marco Antonio Solis, ‘I’m A Freak’ (Salim-Sulaiman Remix) and the brand new single ‘Noche Y De Dia’ feat. Yandel & Juan Magan.
Iglesias said, “I’m overwhelmed that my latest album `Sex and Love’ is Triple Platinum in India! I can’t thank my Indian fans enough for their support and love. Here’s a `Special Edition’ of the album just for my fans in India – Hope you all enjoy it!”
Released in March 2014, `Sex & Love’ went to become the highest selling international album in India across all labels.
Since its release, `Sex and Love’ has bagged a whole bunch of awards globally including the prestigious Latin Grammy Awards 2014 for `Song of the Year’, `Best Urban Song’ and `Best Urban Performance’ for ‘Bailando’. Iglesias also received the Billboard Music Award for `Top Latin Album in 2015’. However, the icing on the cake was his massive haul of a phenomenal nine awards at the 2015 Latin Billboard Music Awards including `Artist Of The Year’ `Latin Pop Album Of The Year’ and `Hot Latin Song Of The Year’.
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Paramount eyes $24bn Gulf support to fund Warner Bros Discovery merger: Reports
Sovereign funds line up funding as media giants chase streaming scale
NEW YORK: Paramount Skydance is in talks to secure nearly $24 billion in equity commitments from Gulf sovereign wealth funds to support its planned takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, according to a WSJ report.
The funding push comes as Paramount Skydance advances its proposed $110 billion deal for Warner Bros. Discovery, which carries an equity valuation of $81 billion and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.
At the heart of the financing plan are three major Gulf investors. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is expected to contribute roughly $10 billion, while the Qatar Investment Authority and Abu Dhabi-based L’imad Holding are likely to make up the remainder.
Crucially, the proposed investments are structured as non-voting stakes. This means the Gulf backers would not have direct control in the combined entity, a move designed to ease regulatory concerns in the United States. Paramount executives reportedly do not expect the deal to trigger scrutiny from bodies such as the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States or the Federal Communications Commission.
If completed, the merger would bring together a formidable portfolio of entertainment and news assets, including CNN and CBS. The combined entity aims to better compete in a fast-evolving media landscape where streaming platforms are steadily pulling audiences away from traditional television.
The deal reflects a broader shift in global media, where scale is increasingly seen as essential to survive the streaming wars. By pooling content libraries, technology and distribution, Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery are betting on size and synergy to drive future growth.
The involvement of deep-pocketed Gulf investors also underscores the growing role of sovereign wealth in shaping global media consolidation, particularly at a time when high-value deals demand equally large financial backing.
With shareholder votes and regulatory milestones still ahead, the proposed tie-up remains one of the most closely watched media deals of the year. If it clears the final hurdles, it could redraw the competitive map of the global entertainment industry.
