• Fri, March 28, 2025

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: 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: Moneycontrol

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber clap back at critics with bold Instagram post amid break-up reports, see pics

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber have been together for more than eight years. The couple has recently welcomed their first child, a son, together.

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: 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: 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: 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

Cynthia Erivo says they/them pronouns have been around 'since the dawn of time' in powerful speech

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo was honoured at the 2025 GLAAD Media Awards yesterday (Thursday 27 March) and she delivered a powerful acceptance speech while on stage. The 36th annual GLAAD Media Awards, hosted by Michael Urie,

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: 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: 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: 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: KCRW

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

by: TheWrap

Ted Sarandos Defends Giving Netflix Comedy Specials to Dave Chappelle and Tony Hinchcliffe: 'You Can't Say That's Not Funny'

Netflix head Ted Sarandos is once again sticking to his guns when it comes to the streamer's comedy specials. During a conversation Friday at the Paley Center for Media in New York that TheWrap attended,

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: People

Justin Bieber Plays Fashion Photographer for Wife Hailey - and She's Sending a Clear Message to the Haters

Justin Bieber is sharing some photos of his wife Hailey that feature a pretty clear message for their haters. The couple have been married since 2018 and share one son, Jack.

by: Vibe

Angela Yee Claims 'The Breakfast Club' Planned To Hire Two New Hosts All Along

To prepare for his Today cohosting gig, Jenna Bush Hager's husband, Henry Hager, recruited help from a familiar face. Hager, 46, visited his wife's 30 Rock colleagues to "get some tips from some pros" in a video package during the Thursday, March 27, episode of Today With Jenna & Friends. After getting a "great crash

by: Variety

Carlos Watson Says Trump Has Commuted His Prison Sentence for Ozy Media Fraud

Carlos Watson and his supporters are asserting that President Donald Trump has commuted the nearly 10-year prison sentence that he received after being convicted of extensive fraud in operating his digital media startup Ozy Media.

by: NewscastStudio

Streaming services see high churn rates amid rising costs with Gen-Z, Millennials turning to creators

U.S. media and entertainment companies are facing increased competition from social platforms that are capturing ... Read More

by: MassLive

Where to watch Michigan vs. Auburn Sweet 16: March Madness free live stream

The Auburn Tigers take on the Michigan Wolverines in a Sweet 16 matchup in the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday, March 28.

by: Yahoo

Is Bobby Coming Back to 'Tracker'? Clues and What We Know So Far About Character Missing From Show

Justin Hartley's Tracker has quickly become a staple of the CBS lineup, dominating the ratings after two seasons. But fans have been itching to see more of Bobby Exley, Colter Shaw's go-to tech guy, who has been missing for several episodes.

by: Billboard

British K-Pop Band dearALICE Refuses to Be Bound by Geography or Genre

"What we're doing has never previously been done before," says the five-piece of their approach to music, which fuses wide-ranging sounds and cultures.

by: Yahoo

Celebrities are going feral for Ariana Grande's deluxe version of 'eternal sunshine'

Celebrities Praise Ariana Grande's New Album 'Eternal Sunshine: Brighter … Once again, Ariana Grande is blessing her fans with sickening new music. The pop princess has dropped her brand new album eternal sunshine: brighter days ahead,

by: Variety

Revolt's Detavio Samuels, Black Star Network Leader Roland Martin and BET Founder Robert Johnson on the State of Black-Owned Media

Detavio Samuels, CEO of Revolt, unpacks his effort to revitalize the cable and digital brand in its second decade on the latest episode of Variety podcast "Strictly Business." Amid the disruption in pay TV,

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: People

JoJo Siwa Dishes on 'Very Mature' Relationship with Partner Kath Ebbs: 'Taught Me So Much' (Exclusive)

JoJo Siwa and partner Kath Ebbs attended the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards together in Los Angeles on March 27.

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: 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: Moneycontrol

Ananya Panday to play lawyer with Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan in Kesari Chapter 2, see first look here

The much-anticipated sequel to Kesari, titled Kesari Chapter 2, is making waves as Akshay Kumar is joined by Ananya Panday and R Madhavan in pivotal roles, adding to the film's star power.

by: People

Mark Zuckerberg's 3 Siblings: All About the Meta CEO's Sisters Randi, Donna and Arielle

Only one of Mark Zuckerberg's siblings doesn't work in tech Mark Zuckerberg grew up surrounded by "smart, strong women" — namely, his three sisters: Randi, Donna and Arielle. The co-founder of Facebook and his siblings were raised in a "tight-knit" family,

by: Yahoo

Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, JoJo Siwa & More Stars Stun at 2025 GLAAD Media Awards: Photos

Featuring appearances from stars like Lil Nas X, Maren Morris and JoJo Siwa, the annual ceremony celebrated the LGBTQ+ community in style on Thursday (March 27).

by: Variety

Film Independent Sets Screenwriting Lab Participants for 2025 (EXCLUSIVE)

Film Independent has named Daniel Barosa, Aron Kantor, Satinder Kaur, Nina Ljeti, Quintessence McGee, Natália Sellani and Honora Talbott as its seven screenwriters selected for its 27th annual Screenwriting Lab. The lab is designed to provide individualized story and career development for screenwriters with fiction feature screenplays.

by: Yahoo

Hallmark + Buffalo Bills = Holiday Magic! Everything We Know So Far

When the holidays roll around, two things fans can't get enough of are NFL football and Hallmark movies—and now, the two are joining forces again. Following last year's hit Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story,

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: Variety

'Agatha All Along,' 'Baby Reindeer' and Cynthia Erivo Win Top Prizes at 2025 GLAAD Media Awards

Agatha All Along," "Baby Reindeer," "Hacks," Doechii and Cynthia Erivo were among the top winners at the 36th annual GLAAD Media Awards. In an evening that focused on queer celebration amid the volatile political climate in the country,

by: Variety

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Headline Mumbai's WAVES 2025 Summit as India Stakes Claim in Global Entertainment Arena

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will personally spearhead the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) in Mumbai.

by: Yahoo

"Ugly Betty" Cast Reunites at GLAAD Media Awards as Michael Urie 'Almost Burst into Tears' Seeing Them Together (Exclusive)

Ugly Betty' alumni Michael Urie, Becki Newton, Ana Ortiz and Mark Indelicato appeared onstage together during the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards

by: Yahoo

Doechii Says She's 'Disgusted' By LGBTQphobia In GLAAD Media Awards Acceptance Speech

"I want to say that we are here and we are not going anywhere," the dynamo said after winning the Outstanding Artist award

by: Yahoo

Doechii Embraces Deconstructed Glamour in Maison Margiela Dress for the 2025 GLAAD Media Awards

For the red carpet occasion, Doechii opted for a design courtesy of Maison Margeila's spring 2024 ready-to-wear collection. The look put a high-fashion spin on deconstructed dressing, featuring a bodice in a neutral beige tone with an asymmetrical neckline. Doechii Melds Suiting With Corsetry in Lace-up Thom Browne Gown for Grammys 2025 Red Carpet

by: Yahoo

Michael Urie Gives His Gender-bending 2019 Met Gala Look a 'Wicked' Twist With Help From Christian Siriano for the 2025 GLAAD Media Awards

The look was a nod to Cynthia Erivo, who received the Stephen F. Kolzak Award for her efforts in enhancing visibility and fostering acceptance of LGBTQIA+ individuals and issues.
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by: Newslaundry

Hafta letters: Managing emails, 'wokeism' and privilege, Anand's knowledge

Extremely amused by Abhinandan adding a disclaimer that his views are because of his maleness and privilege, and then proceeding to be the loudest voice in the room claiming that there is no nuanced conversation on the topic, drowning out all the nuance around him.

by: TheWrap

Convicted Media Executive Carlos Watson's Nearly 10-Year Sentence Commuted by Trump While Headed to Prison

Carlos Watson, the convicted Ozy Media founder-turned-fraudster who was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison late last year, had his sentence commuted by President Donald Trump on Friday as he was driving himself to prison.

by: CNBC

FCC says it's investigating Disney and ABC over DEI efforts

The Federal Communications Commission is investigating the Walt Disney Company and its ABC unit over its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

by: Insider

Hollywood is entering its Trump era

Hollywood writers, producers, and talent reps tell Business Insider they feel a chill on liberal themes in programming.

by: CNBC

Disney and ABC receive notice of FCC investigation into DEI initiatives

The Federal Communications Commission is investigating the Walt Disney Company and its ABC unit over its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

by: Variety

FCC Chairman Opens Probe Into Disney and ABC DEI Practices: 'Iconic' Company 'Recently Went All In on DEI'

FCC chair Brendan Carr, after publicly musing that he might go after Disney over its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, made it official: The agency has opened a probe into DEI practices at Disney and ABC. It's the latest warning shot from Carr against media companies in the Trump administration's war against DEI.

by: Variety

India's WAVES Bazaar Emerges as Cross-Sector Digital Marketplace for Global Entertainment Industry

India has established WAVES Bazaar, a digital marketplace that aims connect professionals across the entire media and entertainment spectrum.

by: pinkvilla

Dandadan Chapter 188: Aira Faints As Okarun And Kinta Team Up; Recap, Release Date, Where To Read And More

Dandadan Chapter 188 will likely see the aftermath of Murakami's capture take place as the police arrive, so don't miss it. Get the release date, recap and more here.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Headline Mumbai's WAVES 2025 Summit as India Stakes Claim in Global Entertainment Arena

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will personally spearhead the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) in Mumbai.
The article from Variety discusses Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in the Mumbai Waves 2025 Summit, where he highlighted the growth of India's media and entertainment industry. Modi emphasized the government's commitment to fostering a conducive environment for film production, citing the recent success of Indian cinema on the global stage, including the Oscar wins for "RRR" and "The Elephant Whisperers." He announced initiatives like a new film city in Mumbai, tax incentives for foreign filmmakers, and improvements in infrastructure to support the industry. The summit also featured discussions on the future of cinema, with industry leaders from around the world in attendance, focusing on how India's cultural diversity and digital transformation are shaping its entertainment landscape.

Read the Full Variety Article at:
https://variety.com/2025/film/news/prime-minister-narendra-modi-mumbai-waves-2025-summit-1236350869/

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