Month: February 2020

Pai Proposing Expanded White Space Use For Broadband

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FCC chairman says new proposal would still protect TV stations.

WASHINGTON—FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has presented a new proposal that would provide additional opportunities for unlicensed white space devices to deliver wireless broadband services in the spectrum previously marked for broadcast television bands (channels 2-35).

Back in March of 2019, the FCC approved the use of white spaces between TV channels by fixed and wireless mobile devices, specifically unused channels, channel 37, guard bands between wireless spectrum and between uplink and downlink spectrum in the 600 MHz band. The goal of this was to increase broadband services in rural areas.

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Why J.Lo And Shakira Aren’t Getting Paid For The Super Bowl Halftime Show

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Jennifer Lopez used to have a little, now she’s got a lot—thanks in part to her ability to clock seven-figure grosses at every tour stop. But don’t be fooled: Jenny from the Block won’t be adding any more cash to her coffers for her Super Bowl halftime gig, at least in terms of performance fees. Along with Sunday’s co-headliner Shakira, her only monetary reward will be union scale and coverage of production costs.

It’s the same setup that acts from Bruno Mars to Beyoncé have agreed to in recent years—and though each is capable of commanding seven-figure nightly grosses for their solo live shows, they forgo payment on Super Bowl Sunday in exchange for the publicity that comes with playing to a televised audience of some 100 million people. Representatives for the two singers and the NFL didn’t respond to requests for comment, but the halftime acts’ reasoning is clear.

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How Much J Lo & Shakira Get Paid For Super Bowl Halftime Will Surprise You

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While both performers can be found on Forbes‘ list of the top 10 highest-paid women in music, you might be surprised to learn how much Jennifer Lopez and Shakira get paid for the Super Bowl halftime performances. While Lopez has previously pulled in millions from touring, she and Shakira will make exactly $0 when they perform at one of television’s most-watched live entertainment events. Yes, that’s right, although they will perform for one of television’s biggest audiences, neither performer will earn a direct paycheck for her work.

In 2019, Forbes described the Super Bowl halftime show as “a massive commercial in front of over 100 million people.” Meaning that although artists don’t get paid by the NFL to perform, they’re essentially given a starring role in front of a massive audience without having to cover any of the associated high costs. In essence, they’re working for exposure (much like that unpaid college internship you worked).

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