• Wed, December 11, 2024

by: Gizmodo

What's Next for Riot's Media Future After Arcane?

Co-founder Marc Merrill talks to io9 about how the game studio turned media empire strives to live up to its philosophies after a year of successes and layoffs.

by: Us Weekly

The Rise and Fall of Chappell Roan in 2024: How a Midwest Princess Confronted Fame and Fans

If one musician kept Us talking throughout 2024, it was Chappell Roan.

by: moneycontrol.com

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli's wedding anniversary: A Look at Virushka's Bond

As Virushka celebrated their 7th wedding anniversary today, their love story continues to be a symbol of their commitment and a perfect family.

by: FOX59 News

50 Cent taunts Jay-Z, 'Diddy' with AI arrest video following sexual assault allegations

Cent shared an AI-video of Jay-Z being arrested in the wake of a sexual assault lawsuit against the rapper. Jay-Z has denied the allegations that he sexually assaulted a 13-year-old.

by: San Diego Union-Tribune

Chula Vista OKs new parternships with SDSU, film production company

Plans yet to be negotiated include bringing nursing programs and building a virtual production studio in Otay Ranch

by: bolavip

FIFA confirms Argentina and five more countries to host 2030 World Cup

FIFA has confirmed that the 2030 World Cup will, for the first time, be played across six different countries, including Argentina and Uruguay, in celebration of the tournament's 100th anniversary.

by: Sports Illustrated

Atlanta Hawks Named One Of The Best Employers in Sports For 2024 By Front Office Sports

Front Office Sports, the multi-platform media and news organization covering the business of sports, announced their recipients for the 20

by: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Fugitive dog gains fame in New Orleans eluding dart guns and nets

Scrim, a 17-pound mutt that's mostly terrier, became a folk hero after leaping from a second-story window in a now-viral video.

by: Cosmopolitan

Nara Smith Gets Candid About Severe Eczema Flare Ups

Being a social media star may seem like the high life but Nara Smith, fashion model-turned-TikTok creator just pulled back the curtain on all that appears glitz and glam by getting candid about her struggles with eczema, which, more recently, led to a lupus diagnosis.

by: Click2Houston

Louisiana rapper NBA Youngboy gets nearly 2 years in jail for gun-related charges

A federal judge in Utah has sentenced Louisiana rap artist NBA Youngboy to just under two years in prison on gun-related charges after he acknowledged having possessed weapons despite having a felony conviction.

by: Rolling Out

Hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg seeks to star in UK cooking show

Rapper Snoop Dogg is setting his sights on hosting the popular British cooking competition "Masterchef," emerging as a potential successor to former host Gregg Wallace.

by: Los Angeles Times

MSNBC ratings collapse post-election, Fox News surges as cable faces an uncertain future

Viewers have fled left-leaning MSNBC since Vice President Kamala Harris lost the general election to former President Trump on Nov. 5. The audience for the Comcast-owned channel is down 46% compared to the first 10 months of 2024.

by: Dallas Morning News

Netflix CEO addresses streaming issues that occurred during Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight

We hate to disappoint members for one second," Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of the streaming platform, said Tuesday in New York.

by: People

Foxy Brown Fans Are Convinced She's Reacting to Jay-Z Rape Allegation with Cryptic Social Media Posts: 'WOW'

Jay-Z and Foxy Brown collaborated on several songs together in the 1990s. Jay-Z was recently accused of raping a 13-year-old in 2000, which he denies.

by: Forbes

Riding On Trump's Victory, Indonesian Media And Property Mogul Rejoins The Ranks Of The Country's Richest

Media and property mogul Hary Tanoesoedibjo, executive chairman of Media Nusantara Citra (MNC) group, who dropped out of the ranks last year, is back on the list, boosted by his business associate's imminent return to the White House.

by: Newsweek

Kim Kardashian Fans Lobbying Her to Make Bold Move in Luigi Mangione's Case

After Mangione was revealed as the suspect in custody for the UHC shooting, fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to lobby for Kardashian's involvement. Some tagged the star in their posts, while others made jokes about the suspect's looks, saying he could model for Kardashian's brand.

by: Naija Gist - Latest

Nigerians now run to VDM for help, not the government - Skales

Nigerian singer Skales has voiced his concerns about the inability of citizens to rely on the government for assistance, highlighting the growing dependence on individuals like self-proclaimed activist VeryDarkMan (VDM).

by: Seattle Times

The Associated Press names its Breakthrough Entertainers of 2024

All seven have ended 2024 with critical and popular attention and have been named The Associated Press' Breakthrough Entertainers of the Year. The latest class join a range of Breakthrough Entertainers anointed since 2017, including Ayo Edebiri, SZA, Rachel Zegler, Megan Thee Stallion and Daniel Kaluuya.

by: The Straits Times

ST Picks: Keeping records - vinyl collecting is here to stay, say S'pore fans

All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com. Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device. E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't mis

by: AOL

Megan Fox and Costar Michele Morrone Are Not Dating After Machine Gun Kelly Split

Megan Fox and her Subservience costar Michele Morrone are not dating amid her split from Machine Gun Kelly. "Any accusations beyond a work friendship are simply untrue. They filmed a movie together a year ago.

by: MSN

Pokemon And Aardman Are Collaborating On A New Animated Project

Pokemon and Aardman, the creators of Wallace & Gromit, are working together on an animated project that will be released in 2027.

by: The Independent

Christina Milian defends Blue Ivy Carter after Mufasa premiere backlash

The 12-year-old, who makes her feature film debut in the prequel directed by Moonlight's Barry Jenkins, will voice the character Princess Kiara, who first featured in the Disney sequel The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.

by: Yahoo

Coroner IDs man killed in intentional auto-ped crash in North Charleston

The coroner's office identified Wednesday a man who authorities say was intentionally struck by a vehicle last month. Michael Cooper, 38, died from blunt force trauma on Dec. 4 while receiving treatment at Trident Medical Center,

by: Associated Press

AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Myha'la doesn't take being #1 on the call sheet for granted

Myha'la plays Harper Stern on HBO's "Industry." Her determination to find depth and emotion in her roles makes her one of The Associated Press' Breakthrough Entertainers of 2024.

by: The Highland County Press

WC students give up cell phones for 24 hours in media exclusion exercise

Recently, this was a reality, as more than two dozen Wilmington College students were asked to go a day without their phones. Punishment? No. This was a hands-on learning and living experience assigned by Professor of Social Science and Communication Arts Dr. Audrey Wagstaff.

by: Couriermail

Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie finally reveal what really caused their famous feud in the 2000s

Paris Hilton has revealed fake tabloid news was the main catalyst that led to her feud with best friend Nicole Richie in the early noughties.

by: Variety

I Decided to Publish the Sony Hack Emails 10 Years Ago. Now I Regret It

By now the basics are a well-known chapter in relatively recent Hollywood history: On November 24, 2014, a group of hackers based in North Korea calling themselves Guardians of Peace began what you might call a virtual terror campaign against Sony Pictures in objection to the movie " The Interview " and its depiction of their leader, Kim Jong Un.

by: MSN

Katt Williams' Retrospective Take On The Mike Tyson And Jake Paul Fight Is So Spot-On

Per what's been said, many Netflix subscription holders tuned in to see Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson on the streamer. While there were many gripes about tech problems shared on social media, there were others who were upset about the fight itself.

by: Yahoo

Taylor Swift band member says he's 'changed' in rare insight into grueling Eras Tour

Bass player Amos Heller, who toured with Taylor Swift for nearly two years on her record-breaking Eras Tour, has said goodbye to "the ride of a lifetime" in an emotional tribute.

by: Associated Press

Get to know The Associated Press' Breakthrough Entertainers of 2024

Get to know The Associated Press' Breakthrough Entertainers of 2024. The AP has been choosing breakout stars of the year since 2017.

by: The Independent

Succession actor expresses 'empathy' towards Murdoch family amid real-life drama

Strong, 45, who played Kendall Roy in Succession, the heir apparent to his father Logan Roy, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and was asked about the show's role in Murdoch's real-life drama.

by: AOL

Jay-Z's rape lawsuit: Could a criminal complaint follow? Will Jane Doe's identity be revealed? Legal experts weigh in.

Since he was named on Dec. 8 in the civil lawsuit — in which a Jane Doe alleged the two rappers raped her at an MTV Video Music Awards after-party — he's denied the allegations in a stinging statement and accused Doe's lawyer Tony Buzbee of trying to "blackmail" him by pressuring him to settle out of court.

by: Rolling Out

The Rock set to headline WWE Raw's Netflix debut

WWE Raw launches on Netflix on Jan. 6, 2024, with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Roman Reigns headlining the historic event.

by: Rolling Out

Snoop Dogg teams up with Shaquille O'Neal for Fortnite Winterfest celebration

This year's festivities carry special significance with the confirmed participation of both Snoop Dogg and Shaquille O'Neal.

by: Variety

USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center Study Examines Portrayals of Jews in Contemporary Scripted TV

About half of the Jewish characters featured in scripted TV series were played by Jews, according to a study by USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center.

by: Yahoo

What OpenAI's Sora means for the future of truth

Open AI has released Sora, its AI video engine. How will its imaginary output affect a world already struggling with what's real?

by: MSN

Entertainment News Live Today December 11, 2024: Tom Cruise's daughter seen in rare selfie, and it's not who you think

Sukumar's Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil-starrer is doing good business. Beyonce and Jay-Z face turmoil amid rape lawsuit against the rapper, causing her to confide in a former Destiny's Child member.

by: MSN

Comedy duo Kim Jun-ho and Kim Ji-min set to wed next year

Comedians Kim Jun-ho and Kim Ji-min are set to tie the knot next year, according to their agency, JDB Entertainment, on Wednesday.

by: Yahoo

KRAVEN THE HUNTER Offers a Fleeting Glimpse at What Could Have Been

Daniel Craig reflected on his more than 30-year career during a conversation at the BFI in London on Monday night, including his time as James Bond. Though he said he "loved every second" of playing 007, he admitted that the level of fame was "emotionally difficult" not only for him but for his family. When …

by: MSN

Music Industry Moves: Zach Sang Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE)

Zach Sang, radio personality, podcaster, media producer and host of the "Zach Sang Show," has signed with CAA. The show, which has more than 3 billion views on TikTok and 3.5 million monthly YouTube viewers,

by: Yahoo

50 Cent Takes Another Jab At Jay-Z With A Shocking Comment Amid Rape Allegations

Cent once again trolled Jay-Z over his rape allegations after the accused rapper appeared at the "Mufasa: The Lion King premiere."

by: MSN

Kit Harington Joins Mark Wahlberg In Apple And Skydance's 'The Family Plan' Sequel

EXCLUSIVE: Following his scene stealing role as the antagonist of this past season of HBO's Industry, Kit Harington looks to have found another fun role to play as sources tell Deadline the Emmy-nominated actor is set to join Mark Wahlberg in Apple Original Films sequel to its hit action comedy The Family Plan.

by: MSN

Who is Olivia Ponton and could she be dating NFL star Joe Burrow?

NFL superstar Joe Burrow had his home burglarized on Monday, December 9, but the only thing on people's minds is his potential relationship with the person who called in the crime — Olivia Ponton. The 22-year-old social media star was at the Cincinnati Bengals' quarterback's house while he was out leading his team to victory over the Dallas Cowboys during "Monday Night Football.

by: MSN

Bigg Boss 15's Karan Kundrra tweets a powerful message as he celebrates 16 years in entertainment industry

Popular television actor Karan Kundrra is celebrating 16 years in the entertainment industry today, and his fans are leaving no stone unturned to make it a memorable day for him. Since morning, social media has been buzzing with the actor's name as fans flooded Twitter with heartfelt messages and hashtags.

by: MSN

FACT CHECK: Did Trump Post About Melania And Barron Attending A Springsteen Concert?

A post shared on social media purports President-elect Donald Trump posted on social media that his wife and son attended a Bruce Springsteen concert. Verdict: False There is no evidence of the post.

by: MSN

Joy Behar and The View get a surprise contender with Rob Schneider's new project

If Rob Schneider gets his way with an exciting new project, The View may soon have some new competition. Joy Behar and the ladies of The View have ruled morning television for decades with their outspoken views on topics ranging from politics to husband-and-wife spats.

by: MSN

Christina Applegate says she lays 'in bed screaming' due to MS symptoms

Christina Applegate's revealed her multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis publicly in 2021. Here's everything she's said about the disease and her symptoms.

by: MSN

UFC Tampa media day live stream

The UFC Tampa media day live stream features eight of the 26 fighters competing at Saturday's UFC event, including welterweight headliners Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley, and featherweight co-headliners Cub Swanson and Billy Quarantillo.

What's Next for Riot's Media Future After Arcane?

Co-founder Marc Merrill talks to io9 about how the game studio turned media empire strives to live up to its philosophies after a year of successes and layoffs.
The article from Gizmodo discusses Riot Games' recent strategic shifts and challenges. Riot Games, known for "League of Legends," has undergone significant layoffs, reducing its workforce by about 11%, or 530 employees, as part of a broader restructuring to focus on core projects like "League of Legends," "Valorant," and "Wild Rift." This move comes after the company expanded rapidly, leading to a dilution of focus. Marc Merrill, co-founder of Riot, emphasized in an interview that these layoffs were necessary to realign the company's resources towards high-impact projects. Despite the layoffs, Riot is pushing forward with new initiatives, including the development of "Arcane" Season 2, which has been critically acclaimed, and exploring new game titles like "Project L," a fighting game. The layoffs have sparked discussions on the sustainability of the gaming industry's growth model, with Riot's actions reflecting broader industry trends towards consolidation and efficiency.

Read the Full Gizmodo Article at:
https://gizmodo.com/riot-games-interview-marc-merrill-arcane-league-of-legends-layoffs-video-games-2000536976

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