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Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorApple is getting ready to party on Oscar night.As the love and stack of awards for “CODA” have grown throughout awards seasons, I hear Apple is hosting a post-Academy Awards bash at the newly renovated mid-century building at 8899 Beverly Blvd.Not only does “CODA” have more than a strong possibility of picking up best picture but Troy Kotsur has been the long-time favorite to take home the gold for supporting actor.The festivities kick off at 8 p.m. The invitation requests “cocktail attire.”The Apple soiree joins several others taking place on Sunday, including the annual Governor’s Ball, the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party, Mercedes-Bens Viewing Party and Vanity Fair’s legendary dinner and after-party.

Candlebox, the Seattle grunge band that was signed to Madonna’s record label, is the latest band to get the feature doc treatment.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorYuga Labs, the startup behind the mega-popular Bored Ape Yacht Club nonfungible token collection, has acquired the intellectual property of CryptoPunks — a pioneer in the NFT space — and Meebits from Larva Labs.Financial terms weren’t disclosed. Through the pact, Yuga now owns the brands, copyright in the art, and other IP rights for both collections, along with 423 CryptoPunks and 1,711 Meebits NFTs.

Ozark star Julia Garner has been rumored for years to be in the running to play Madonna in a biopic about the icon.

A few weeks back, Dave Elden launched a lawsuit against Nirvana over the cover of the band’s 1991 album Nevermind, which featured Elden, now 30, swimming naked in a pool when he was just 4 months old.

Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, MusicAs the NFT — or nonfungible tokens — marketplace has found its footing among the crypto rich, spurring the digital collectibles to reach sales highs of over $2 billion in the first quarter of 2021, per CNBC, Hollywood has increasingly looked to the emerging sector as a space ripe for representation.

Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, MusicVeteran music manager Larry Rudolph has launched a new company, 724 Management, which will extend his affiliation with Live Nation. The 724 roster includes Aerosmith, Steven Tyler, Jessie J, Kim Petras, Nessa Barrett and Jaden Hossler aka jxdn, among others.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorBright, a startup that has recruited several hundred celebrities, artists and influencers to host ticketed live Zoom events, announced $15 million in funding from investors including several Hollywood celebs.Bright was founded by former YouTube exec Michael Powers and investor and music manager Guy Oseary, whose clients include Madonna and U2.The funding round was led by Sound Ventures — Oseary’s investment firm co-founded with Ashton Kutcher — RIT Capital and

Chris Rock has a huge project in the works.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorHow much would you pay to have an intimate video-conferencing session with Madonna, Amy Schumer, Laura Dern, Jennifer Lopez or Judd Apatow?Bright, a startup founded by investor and music manager Guy Oseary (whose clients include Madonna and U2) and former YouTube exec Michael Powers, is going to test the market for live, ticketed events hosted by celebrities, music artists and creators.Launching Tuesday, Bright (brightlive.com) is built on top of the Zoom Video

Red Hot Chili Peppers have switched management, signing with Guy Oseary after more than 20 years with Q Prime. Oseary is a founder of Maverick, the collective of managers launched in 2014, and represents Madonna and U2.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorPearpop is turning social-media capital into real dollars — and the startup has banked $16 million to build out its marketplace for buying and selling social collaborations among creators.The total includes $10 million in Series A financing led by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian’s Seven Seven Six with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners as well as $6 million in prior seed financing co-led by Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary’s Sound Ventures and VC firm Slow

Guy Oseary (pictured at left) and Ashton Kutcher, is jumping into the NFT game, announcing an investment of $1 million for a pitch competition set to launch on April 21.

Madonna is making the movie about her own life story!

Madonna is working on a project with Diablo Cody at the moment, which is widely speculated to be a biopic – and now she has fans wondering if she’s picked Julia Garner as a leading lady to star in the film!

Guy Oseary, whose management clients include Madonna and U2, has counseled Nick Cannon following comments the multi-hyphenate made on his podcast, “Cannon’s Class,” deemed anti-Semitic.

Guy Oseary has “stepped down” from the day-to-day running Maverick, the management collective he founded in 2014. “I’m ready for my new chapter and welcome the opportunity to have more time to focus on management of Madonna and U2 while furthering my passion for identifying and incubating revolutionary businesses,” said Oseary in a statement, first published by Billboard.

Guy Oseary is stepping away from his day-to-day role at his management collective Maverick to consult for Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino and further concentrate on his tech and entertainment entrepreneurial interests.The news comes with a three-year extension of Oseary's existing partnership with Live Nation, which purchased Maverick in 2013.

David Spade and Jimmy Fallon sure know how to Zoom in style.  During Wednesday's at-home episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the Saturday Night Live alums recalled joining a star-studded Zoom call that their pal put together. But, little did David know, he would be video-chatting with the likes of Hollywood's finest.

Prince's impact is still being felt in Hollywood. To commemorate the 4th anniversary of his untimely passing, celebrities took to social media to celebrate his legacy and pay tribute to the fallen star, who died from an opioid overdose at the age of 57.  Leading the pack was talent manager Guy Oseary, who recalled his first time meeting the "Purple Rain" singer at the age of 12 and scoring an autograph.

Adele is looking fit!

Brad Pitt celebrated his Oscar victory in the vicinity of friends.

Oscar winner Brad Pitt had another run-in with Jennifer Aniston last night, at a party after the ceremony. The two met up at Guy Oseary's Oscar after party, Page Six reports.

Adele was having a blast at an Oscars after-party on Sunday.

Exes Brad Pitt, 56, and Jennifer Aniston, 50, can’t seem to escape each other this award season! Although Jen didn’t witness Brad pick up his first ever Academy Award for acting in person at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Feb. 9, they were both spotted at Guy Oseary’s oh-so-exclusive “The Party,” a source told PEOPLE.