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Media top headlines January 10

In media news today, The Associated Press knocks Biden for ‘falling short’ on transparency, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky fails to disclose how many deaths were ‘from’ COVID-19, and more.

John Legend sells his music catalog to KKR, BMG

John Legend, 47, has sold his music catalog to KKR & Co. Inc. and BMG, joining many of his peers who have been inking deals to help set up their legacies and cash in on their life’s work.

Purdue Pharma can appeal rejection of bankruptcy plan

A U.S. judge on Friday allowed Purdue Pharma to immediately challenge her rejection of legal protections for Sackler family members who own the OxyContin maker, and which were a major component of its bankruptcy reorganization plan.

Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show back in person after 2 years

The world's largest technology show, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), is back on in person for the first time in two years despite a surge in COVID cases with the omicron variant. While big players like Amazon pulled out of attending in person, smaller businesses and startups want the foot traffic CES brings.