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Sony joins YouTube and Universal on Vevo video site
Vevo, the upcoming music video site from Universal Music and YouTube, will launch sometime this year with content from the two largest recording companies.
Universal Music Group and YouTube have answered the question of whether any of the major labels will be interested in joining the new all music video Web site, Vevo.
Sony Music Entertainment has joined the venture, the companies said Thursday in a statement. Vevo will launch sometime later this year featuring video content from at least the two largest recording companies. (Universal is the largest.)
Some of the acts represented by the two labels include Amy Winehouse, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Duffy, Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Eminem, AC/DC, Kelly Clarkson, Lady Gaga, Carrie Underwood, Mariah Carey, Akon, The Killers, Mary J Blige, Black Eyed Peas, and Justin Timberlake.
Warner Music and EMI have yet to sign up, but music industry sources say that talks between the companies continue. Vevo is the brainchild of Universal Music CEO Doug Morris, who has long dreamed of a standalone video site where his artists' music videos would be the marquee product.
MTV turned music videos, which were once considered little more than a promotional tool for the labels, into a gold mine 30 years ago. Since then, music videos are far and away the most popular content on YouTube.
Vevo will not only feature traditional music videos, but possibly also present reality shows, video blogs, and other content built around artists. Universal said in the statement that it is also looking for outside investors.
While the labels will supply the content for Vevo, YouTube will look after all the back-end chores. Vevo will likely name former Universal Music exec Rio Caraeffas president.
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SSI Recipients: You're Getting 2 Payments in May. Here's Why
We'll tell you when to expect your Supplemental Security Income money and why you're getting two checks.
As a Supplemental Security Income recipient, you're getting two SSI payments in May. We'll tell you when to expect both checks, as well as why you're getting two payments.
If you're new to receiving benefits or plan to apply for SSI soon, we'll list all the dates you can expect to get your money for the rest of 2024. For more, here's how to apply for your state's TANF program and how to apply for Social Security for your child.
When will I get my SSI money each month?
Here's when you can expect to receive your SSI payments via direct deposit.
- Wednesday, May 1
- Friday, May 31 (for June)
- Monday, July 1
- Thursday, Aug. 1
- Friday, Aug. 30 (for September)
- Tuesday, Oct. 1
- Friday, Nov. 1
- Friday, Nov. 29 (for December)
Why am I getting two SSI payments in May?
Typically, the Social Security Administration disburses SSI checks on the first of each month. However, there are a couple of exceptions to the payment schedule.
1. If the first of the month is on a holiday.
2. If the first of the month is on a weekend.
Since June 1 is on a Saturday, June payments are going out a day early. That means your June payment will arrive on Friday, May 31, which also means you won't receive an additional payment in June.
If I receive other Social Security benefits, will I get those early, too?
No. If you receive other Social Security benefits, you'll still get those on the normally scheduled day since those payments fall on Wednesdays. Here's when May payments will arrive.
May 3: Social Security payments for people who have received Social Security since before May 1997.
May 8: Social Security payments for those with birthdays falling between the first and 10th of any given month.
May 15: Social Security payments for folks with birthdays falling between the 11th and 20th of any given month.
May 22: Social Security payments for people with birthdays falling between the 21st and 31st of any given month.
Receive other Social Security benefits? Here's the Social Security payment schedule and the Social Security Disability Insurance payment schedule. Also, here's a Social Security cheat sheet.
Why You Can Trust CNET Keep Bugs Out of Your Kitchen With These Common Houseplants
Venus flytraps aren't the only plants that can keep unwanted insects from invading your space.
Herbs aren't just for food and cocktails. These potent plants can help keep insects at bay.
Nothing bugs me more than finding fruit flies in my wine, beetles in my flour or ants in a bowl of fresh produce. A thriving kitchen can attract armies of insects, particularly during warmer months, that enjoy our food and drinks just as much as we do.
Exterminators are expensive and bug sprays are often laced with harmful chemicals that are worse for you than a few creepy crawlers. Since there's no single surefire way to prevent pests from making unwanted appearances in our eating spaces, employing a range of tactics will help slow down insects from taking over.
There's one simple and inexpensive method to keep bugs at bay that you may not have considered: houseplants.
Not only do the essential oils and chemical compounds of certain flowers, herbs and other houseplants deter creatures from lingering around for long, but some can quite literally kill these six- and sometimes eight-legged creatures. Plus, plants look and smell lovely, adding instant ambiance to any room you put them in.
Below you'll find a few of the most popular plants to deter bugs from your home and kitchen. For more, see how to keep plants alive for longer and peruse our list of the best places to buy indoor plants online.
Herbs
Herbs can do double duty as flavor-enhancers and bug-deterrent.
Potent herbs like basil, mint, sage and rosemary are great for topping spaghetti or making mojitos, but their scent stops insects like house and fruit flies from coming near. Consider lining a sunny kitchen window with a few of your favorite food and drink garnishes. Not only will the bugs stay away, but you'll enjoy the benefits of fresh herbs year-round and without the hefty price tags found in most supermarkets.
Pro tip: Lemongrass contains citronella oil, which is often used in candles and sprays to repel mosquitos!
Marigold
Marigolds send of a potent scent that not all critters enjoy.
The yellow- and orange-hued flower is so much more than a pretty accent to an oversized pot or home garden -- it's a gnat- and midge-fighting beast that emits a distinct and powerful odor that sends critters scurrying. Perhaps best of all, marigolds are an easy plant to cultivate within your home since they require little maintenance and grow quickly.
Lavender
Lavender is soothing for us humans, but not so much for certain insects.
Lavender boasts calming properties that help us drift to sleep at night, but it has the opposite effect on insects like moths and beetles. Snip a few purple stems and incorporate them into an elegant flower bouquet to ward off any unwelcome visitors.
Catnip
Your feline friend may experience an immediate sense of euphoria when exposed to catnip, but roaches and mosquitoes have quite the opposite reaction. According to scientists, the plant contains an active component that triggers the chemical receptor in insects that causes pain and itchiness. Like humans, when insects feel the slightest bit of discomfort, they tend to retreat and not return to the source of suffering.
Chrysanthemums
Try some Chrysanthemum to slow common kitchen insects down.
This popular flower is an insect's worst enemy. In fact, a chrysanthemum's hit list is extensive and includes roaches, ants, silverfish, lice, bed bugs and mites. Keep these away from your pets, though, as they can be quite toxic when ingested.
Carnivorous plants
The Venus flytrap is the most famous bug eliminator in the plant kingdom.
Lean into the obvious choice and opt for the endlessly entertaining carnivorous plant. Typically, these hungry wonders, like the Venus flytrap, lure in unsuspecting prey with a scent that mirrors delicious fruits and flowers. Once its hair-like lobes, otherwise known as trichomes, are activated, its leaves snap shut and reopen 10 days after the insect has been completely digested. Of course, you'll need a whole lot of carnivorous plants to tackle swarms, but they make great additions to target the occasional fly or two.
No matter the preference, these plants, flowers and herbs make wonderful (and natural!) additions to kitchen pest management plan. They also happen to be delicious and/or beautiful. If you're still not convinced, consider other all-natural alternatives like coffee grounds, essential oils, banana peels, white vinegar and onions. Each has also been proven to stave off an infestation if left out on kitchen counters.
