EXO-Ls rally behind Chen, Baekhyun, Xiumin

EXO-Ls around the world are standing behind EXO members Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin who are locked in a legal standoff with SM Entertainment over their exclusive contracts after they claimed to have been denied access to a complete accounting of their earnings.

Fans around the world are urging the company to seek a peaceful resolution and refrain from perpetuating harmful attacks against the artists they deeply admire.

“We urge SM Entertainment to provide the settlement data requested by the artists, who have the legitimate right to demand such documents. We urge SM to cease foul play via misleading statements in the media, which has resulted in unfair and divisive attacks on the members.

Lastly, we urge SM Entertainment and its employees to exercise the corporate social and ethical responsibility necessary as an entertainment company on the global stage,” they said.

Kid-flick ‘Paw’ beats blood-soaked ‘Saw’ 

Paramount’s new kids’ movie “Paw Patrol 2: The Mighty Movie” bounded to the top of the North American box office this weekend, with a tail-wagging take estimated at $23 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

Hans Sy: Ultimate green warrior

Hans Sy, the 4th of the Sy-blings, as Bilyonaryo calls them, sat down with me to explain his green initiatives in the SM Group, a chat that turned into an interesting look into how he became a sustainability champion, the lessons he learnt from his father, Henry Sy Sr., and legacy-building.

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