Fri, March 28, 2025

by: KCRW

Can Hollywood adapt to the world according to online content creators?

by: Sportico

Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for March 28

Welcome to Sportico's transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships, products and purchases across the sports business industry. PERSONNEL MSG Sports and MSG Entertainment Name Doug Jossem as EVP Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.

by: LoveBScott

Serving Looks and Love: The Best Fashion Looks From the GLAAD Media Awards

GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles were a fabulous affair, with LGBTQIA+ icons stepping out in style for the annual celebration. The GLAAD Media Awards have been a significant event in the LGBTQIA+ community since their inception.

by: Parade

Blake Shelton Teams Up With Iconic Country Group and Fans 'Love This Combo'

Blake Shelton is no stranger to collaborations, but his latest has fans calling for "cheers!" Earlier this week, Shelton was revealed as the latest country icon to join forces with Rascal Flatts as the band reimagines a decades-old classic-and now,

by: Cosmopolitan

Doechii Fiercely Defends Queer and Trans Rights In GLAAD Media Awards Speech: "We Are Not Going Anywhere"

The "Denial is a River" artist, who identifies as bisexual, has constantly shown up for the LGBTQ+ community throughout her career. She left a powerful message for queer youth during an interview with GLAAD at the 2025 Grammys, saying, "Stay focused, keep doing you, tell your story authentically, exactly how it is, and don't ever fucking stop."

by: PinkNews

Pedro Pascal cracked a filthy joke in this Fantastic Four interview and, frankly, we're here for it

Pedro Pascal's very NSFW comments about his Fantastic Four character are going viral on social media. Pascal once again excited his fans during his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday (24 March).

by: TechRadar

Marvel sleuths think they've solved the case about Avengers: Doomsday's story, and it's all down to a single chair's shadow

All of this, then, suggests some or all of Doomsday 's primary narrative will focus on a showdown between these two supergroups. Will Robert Downey Jr's Doctor Doom be pulling the strings from behind the scenes to make them battle to the death to save their respective worlds? Maybe.

by: Metro

Mark Wright And Michelle Keegan seen for first time with baby girl during family walk

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright were all smiles as they stepped out for the first time with their baby girl after announcing her arrival earlier this month. The former TOWIE star, 38, and Brassic actress, 37, welcomed daughter Palma Elizabeth Wright on March 6, as they took to social media earlier this month to share the happy news with fans.

by: TheWrap

Where to Watch 'Paul American'

"The currency is attention. What can you can you do with attention? The answer is anything" Paul says in the show's trailer.

by: NewscastStudio

NAB Show Perspective: Machine learning vs. AI vs. we the people

AI empowering humans is what will drive efficiency in the Media Entertainment landscape. True efficiency will be derived not from eliminating humans but via the creation of more automated workflows that allow humans to focus on more important tasks. This is not a case of do more with less… rather, do more with more.

by: Newspoint

Income Tax Department now has a keen eye on social media accounts, these big changes are going to happen from April 1

Section 132 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 allows an Income Tax Officer to search and seize any suspect property. Income Tax Department now keeps an eye on social media accounts, these big changes are going to happen from next month It will not be easy for anyone to evade tax now.

by: Polygon

Nintendo's Legend of Zelda movie gets 2027 release date

The live-action The Legend of Zelda movie will be released worldwide on March 26, 2027, Nintendo announced Friday. Nintendo revealed the film's release date through its new smart-device app, Nintendo Today, not through more traditional social media channels like Instagram, YouTube, or X (formerly known as Twitter).

by: Deadline

Ryan Reynolds & His Maximum Effort Banner Ink First-Look Deal With 20th Television

Ryan Reynolds is solidifying his Disney ties with a first-look deal at 20th Television for his Maximum Effort Productions.

by: Yen

Osebo Recounts Starting His Popular Boutique With Only 5 Pairs Of Shoes And 10 Jeans

Osebo, the fashion designer has shared with Ghanaians how he started his popular boutique and grew it into the famous fashion designer it is too.

by: People

See PEOPLE's Exclusive Photos From the GLAAD Media Awards 2025 - Including Maren Morris, Lil Nas X & More

PEOPLE's exclusive photos show inside the 2025 GLAAD Media Awards, which was held at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Thursday, March 27. The annual event honored a talented group of creators who have made noteworthy contributions to the LGBTQ+ community.

by: Salon

The media learned all the wrong lessons from 2024

At The Guardian, Rebecca Solnit indicted the American news media for its failures during the 2024 election:

by: Moneycontrol

Jannat Zubair is all set to celebrate Eid 2025 with grace and glam

As Eid 2025 nears, Jannat Zubair stuns fans with a serene Instagram post, dressed in a satin mauve hijab, captioned "Alvida Jumma Mubarak," spreading festive vibes and spiritual reflection.

by: collider

"I Was So Surprised and Shocked": Shohreh Aghdashloo on How Devoted 'Expanse' Fans Manifested Her Casting in 'The Wheel of Time' Season 3

The Wheel of Time's Shohreh Aghdashloo discusses joining the show for Season 3, why she loves Elaida's flaws, and facing off with Sophie Okonedo.

by: Variety

Indian Premier League 2025 Launch on JioStar Smashes Viewership Records

Indian media powerhouse JioStar is celebrating a jaw-dropping victory of its own after the opening weekend of cricket's Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 shattered viewership records across both digital and traditional platforms.

by: PennLive

Rapper who appeared with Trump at rally gets prison for attempted murder

Sheff G, a rapper perhaps best known for his appearance alongside Donald Trump at a campaign rally last year, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder, according to multiple reports.

by: InspireMore

Taylor Swift Breaks 3-Month Social Media Hiatus

A fter trotting around the globe with the highest-grossing tour of all time, Taylor Swift earned herself some time off. And she's taken that break seriously. During his Super Bowl

by: Glamsham

Tejasswi Prakash and Vikas Khanna left in tears! What made them cry on Celebrity Masterchef?

In the latest episode, Tejasswi Prakash, chef Vikas Khanna, and Nikki Tamboli were reduced to tears in a very emotional moment. Tejasswi was totally caught unaware when chef Vikas read out a beautiful message from her brother,

by: Pedestrian

Ariana Grande's Spicy New Song Spills On Wicked, Ethan Slater *And* Her Ex Husband

Fans have (understandably) lost their shit upon the release of Ariana Grande 's new song, "Hampstead", as it dives into the end of her marriage to ex Dalton Gomez, and the (controversial) start of her relationship with Wicked co-star Ethan Slater .

by: Essence

Cynthia Erivo And Doechii Win Big At The 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards

Founded in 1985, GLAAD is a non-profit organization focused on LGBTQ advocacy and cultural change. The GLAAD Media Awards honor media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues.

by: AAP

Explicit Kyle and Jackie O show 'beyond the bounds'

Radio stars Kyle and Jackie O breached decency rules in airing graphic content about her rumoured sex life, the media watchdog has found.

by: Yahoo

'Hacks,' 'Heartstopper' among 2025 GLAAD Media Awards winners: See the complete list

Hacks and Heartstopper just picked up major hardware at the 2025 GLAAD Media Awards. The 36th annual event took place on March 27 in Los Angeles, with the winners being announced in 33 categories including film and television.

by: MovieWeb

Netflix Hit 'Adolescence' Gets Promising Season 2 Update From Creator

Since its debut on Netflix on March 13, Adolescence has been the talk of social media thanks to its timely subject matter and unique filming structure. Now, creator Stephen Graham and his wife/producing partner,

by: pinkvilla

Ananya Panday has cutest reaction to rumored BF Walker Blanco's post and we can't stop ...

Walker Blanco recently shared a post on Instagram and his rumored girlfriend Ananya Panday had the sweetest reaction! Adding to the buzz, her sister Rysa Panday also dropped a comment. Take a look!
Thu, March 27, 2025

by: BGR

ChatGPT's Studio Ghibli-style images spark fierce debate: 'F*** these people.'

ChatGPT's new ability to generate Studio Ghibli-style images has sparked outrage, with artists and fans accusing OpenAI of plagiarism.

by: HuffPost

'Pop The Balloon' Was Never Supposed To Make It This Far

On Thursday, Netflix announced plans to roll out a new iteration of the online show hosted by Yvonne Orji, but with a twist. Starting April 10, the streamer will air live episodes — yes, you read that right — of "Pop the Balloon," promising "even higher stakes, fresh twists and celebrity surprises, all unfolding in real time."

by: Newsweek

Adam Silver Offers Massive Hint About Sonics Potential Return to NBA

Future Hall of Fame guard Dennis Johnson was named Finals MVP for his efforts in the SuperSonics' 1979 championship run. Seven-team All-Star Jack Sikma was the other Hall of Famer on that club, which also boasted two-time All-Star guard Gus Williams.

by: AOL

Fyre Festival 2 is still on, Billy McFarland says. How he plans to lock down lodging and musical artists.

The original Fyre Festival in 2017, promoted by influencers including Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid, promised luxury accommodations and a stacked musical lineup in the Bahamas. What guests received instead were disaster relief tents, cheese sandwiches, no artists and mass chaos.

by: MSN

Trailer for movie filmed in Sacramento and starring Leonardo DiCaprio released

The film also stars Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn. Sacramento's Film and Media Office said over the 16 days of filming, production spent $5.3 million locally. This included nearly 3,800 hotels, 172 local hires and 758 days worked by the ...

by: Movieguide

Did You Know Gen Z Prefers Social Media Content Over Traditional TV?

Gen Z consumers prefer social media content creators over traditional television. They were turned off to streaming by subscription prices.

by: Queerty

Rep. Robert Garcia roasts GOP, asks if Bert & Ernie are part of "extreme homosexual agenda"

Thankfully, Rep. Robert Garcia took her to task by using satire to make some points of his own. The gay California Democrat adopted the MAGA cult's McCarthy-esque rhetoric with some sardonic questions for PBS CEO Paula Kerger.

by: ITV

The Queen Visits Trigger Point Set to Mark ITV's 70th Year

The Queen visited the set of ITV drama Trigger Point and attended a reception with ITV stars, and staff working behind the scenes, in the first significant event to mark 70 years since the 1955 launch of ITV.

by: Wired

Nintendo Is Changing the Way Digital Games Work

During its Nintendo Direct event Thursday, the company revealed "Virtual Game Cards," which will allow players to share games or play across multiple systems. It also teased "Metroid Prime 4: Beyond."

by: Axios

Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions raises series B from Patrick Whitesell and Silver Lake

Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions has raised a new financing round from former Endeavor executive chairman Patrick Whitesell, who is leading a new, yet-to-be named sports, media and entertainment investment platform with private equity giant Silver Lake.

by: Mint

From Taylor Swift and Rihanna to Kim Kardashian: Meet billionaire celebrities on Hurun Global Rich List 2025

Hurun Global Rich List 2025 was out on Thursday. It includes four singer, six sportsmen and only one influencer this year.

by: UPI

BBC's 'Backlash' to examine aftermath of George Floyd's murder

The Murder of George Floyd," which will explore the murder of Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020 and the protests that followed.

by: Oneindia

L2: Empuraan Full HD Leaked Online! Available for Free Download on Tamilrockers, Movierulz And Telegram

L2 Empuraan, starring Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Tovino Thomas, has been leaked online. The full movie is available for download on sites like Tamilrockers, Filmyzilla, and Telegram in HD, 1080p,

by: TechRadar

Nintendo Direct live build-up: no Switch 2, but these are our predictions for what we could see

Nintendo announced a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Direct back when it first revealed the console. This is set to occur on April 2, so it makes sense to keep details about

by: Firstpost

'Bandish Bandits' fame Shreya Chaudhry Takes a Trip Down Memory Lane on World Theatre Day

Her recent projects, Bandish Bandits 2 and The Mehta Boys, have garnered praises for her nuanced performances in both roles

by: pinkvilla

RuriDragon Chapter 32: Ruri Controls Her Daemonfire; Recap, Release Date, Where To Read...

RuriDragon Chapter 32 will see more about Ruri's Daemonfire trait revealed, so don't miss it. Get the release date, recap, and more here.

by: People

Jeff Dunham's 5 Children: All About Bree, Ashlyn, Kenna, Jack and James (and How the Ventriloquist Has Made Them Part of His Work!)

Jeff Dunham keeps busy with his large family, which includes his five children: Bree, Ashlyn, Kenna, Jack and James.

by: Variety

YouTube's 2025 Upfront to Feature Lady Gaga, MrBeast, Brittany Broski and More

YouTube has set the date for its 2025 Brandcast event — during the TV industry's upfront week in New York City — and it's bringing pop star Lady Gaga and top creators like MrBeast and Brittany Broski out for the show.

by: Yahoo

Incest storyline propels 'The White Lotus' brothers in Emmy odds

What a difference a week makes. As of March 19, neither Patrick Schwarzenegger nor Sam Nivola was predicted to land an Emmy nomination for the third season of The White Lotus., according to the official Gold Derby odds.

by: Polygon

Daredevil: Born Again has my favorite supervillain battle: The Kingpin vs. the 0.1%

Born Again episodes this week, the first one, "With Interest," stands out as a great one-and-done superhero adventure that displays the pros of an interconnected setting and none of the cons. But episode 6,

The New Normal? California Entertainment Industry Work Sees Modest Growth as Production Levels Lag

A new Otis College report indicates that employment is still below its 2022 peak and may not bounce back soon.

The article from Yahoo News discusses the ongoing recovery of California's entertainment industry following the disruptions caused by the global health crisis. It highlights that while there has been a return to some semblance of normalcy, the industry is still grappling with significant changes. Key points include the shift towards streaming services, which has altered traditional production models, and the cautious optimism among industry professionals as they navigate new health and safety protocols. The piece also touches on the economic impact, with California seeing a slow but steady increase in film and TV production, though not yet at pre-crisis levels. Additionally, there's mention of labor issues, with unions like IATSE pushing for better working conditions and hours, reflecting broader changes in worker expectations and rights within the industry.

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https://www.yahoo.com/news/normal-california-entertainment-industry-sees-233204429.html