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by: Axios

Detroit mayor's race sit-down: Jonathan Barlow

As mayor, businessman Jonathan Barlow would harness his experience in high-tech industries and entrepreneurship to prepare Detroit for the future. The big picture: Axios' interview with Barlow is the latest in our series interviewing mayoral candidates on their policy priorities.

by: Digit

Shangri La Frontier season 3 release timeline, story and everything else we know so far

While there's no confirmed release date yet, speculation suggests that Shangri-La Frontier season 3 could premiere in 2026. It's important to note that this release timeline has not been officially announced, it is just based on rumours. Like the previous season, Shangri La Frontier season 3 will most probably be available to stream on Crunchyroll.

by: Newspoint

WATCH: They hit the roof, lost their balance and fell down! You won't be able to stop laughing after watching the video of the bride and groom during the varmala ceremony

During the wedding garland ceremony, the bride and groom were lifted on the shoulders by friends and family members. Due to the height, both their heads hit the ceiling, which caused them to lose balance and they fell down with a thud.

by: BuzzFeed

Gen Z Is Sharing Their Regrets Of Growing Up On The Internet, And It's Incredibly Bleak

"When I'm together with anyone, we just sit silently on our phones. I haven't talked to someone my own age for more than a few minutes in years."

by: Euronews

Makers of Netflix drama Adolescence meet UK Prime Minister to discuss online harm

The co-writer and producer of the hit Netflix drama 'Adolescence' have met with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to discuss how to prevent young people from being influenced by toxic online content.

by: WalesOnline

Jeremy Clarkson set to be replaced by social media influencer on The Grand Tour

A new host for Amazon Prime Video motoring series The Grand Tour is reportedly being lined up, and if you're a train fanatic you may know who he is.

by: onmanorama

FEFKA backs Mohanlal, Prithviraj amid right-wing backlash against 'Empuraan'

The Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) on Monday extended its support to the team behind 'L2: Empuraan', condemning the social media attacks.Empuraan, Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, FEFKA, Empuraan controversy,

by: pinkvilla

Kim Soo Hyun Press Conference Highlights: From denying underage dating with Kim Sae Ron to calling himself 'coward', know top 11 moments

Kim Soo Hyun reacts to Kim Sae Ron's dating row by denying relationship rumors and calling himself a coward. Here are the top 11 key points from the South Korean actor's first media appearance.

by: BBC

Adolescence makers meet Starmer at Downing Street

Sir Keir Starmer tells them there is not a "policy lever that can be pulled" to combat online misogyny.

by: Insider

Celebrities are rallying behind 'Snow White' actor Rachel Zegler amid backlash over the movie. Here's what to know.

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by: briefly

Sol Phenduka reacts as Siya Kolisi shares special bonding moment with his dad: "This is beautiful'

Renowned media personality Sol Phenduka gave Springbok captain Siya Kolisi his nod of approval after the latter shared a video of a special father-son moment.

by: IOL

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by: AOL

Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino Rom-Com 'My Love Will Make You Disappear' Scores Robust North American Opening Weekend

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by: Newsweek

Hailey Bieber Shuts Down Bold Rumor About Husband Justin Bieber

Sources also confirmed to TMZ on Monday, March 31 that the brief deactivation led to a temporary issue where Hailey's account appeared to have unfollowed Justin, but was merely a technical hiccup. In reality, Hailey never unfollowed him. Additionally, Justin is still following her on Instagram, clearing up any confusion.

by: CINEMABLEND

Zack Snyder Is Directing His First Sports Movie, And This Feels Like The Right Kind Of Story For Him To Tell

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by: Sportsnaut

Livvy Dunne and her famous friends take in Paul Skenes' Opening Day start

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by: Fortune

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by: Metro

Frankie Bridge details crippling depression after struggling to leave the house

A year later, while appearing on I'm A Celebrity, Frankie detailed how she suffered a breakdown at just 21. 'I was with Wayne, I was able to function at work, but then I'd come home and I couldn't function. Just cry all the time. I didn't want to be alive anymore, basically, ' she said.

by: LoveBScott

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by: Deadline

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by: WUKY

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by: Mediaite

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by: briefly

Thembi Seete shares videos from her birthday celebration, SA reacts: "The older you get, the hotter you look"

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by: Newsweek

'Adolescence': Jamie's Hidden Tabletop Message Spotted by Eagle-Eyed Redditors

Eagle-eyed social media users have spotted a hidden message in Netflix 's smash hit Adolescence. The four-part British miniseries, which was released on March 13, follows the family of 13-year-old Jamie Miller—played by actor Owen Cooper—who is accused of murdering a female classmate.

by: pinkvilla

INSIDE Saif Ali Khan-Kareena Kapoor's Eid lunch with Soha Ali Khan-Kunal Kemmu, Saba; don't miss glimpse of Taimur and Jeh's Eidi

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan celebrated the special occasion of Eid 2025 with their family, and some inside pictures have been shared on social media.

by: Deadline

'Entertainment Tonight' Dominates With 2024-25 Awards Season Coverage, Averaging 3.8M Viewers Across Major Shows

EXCLUSIVE: Entertainment Tonight can officially call the 2024-25 award season a success. Averaging 3.8M total viewers across its coverage of the Golden Globes, Grammys, and Oscars, Entertainment Tonight outpaced its next closest competition by 245%, making it the top entertainment newsmagazine across all three, per CBS Media Ventures.

by: BBC

Kim Soo-hyun break silence inside emotional press conference about im relationship wit late Kim Sae-ron and accusations around her death

Korean actor, Kim Soo-hyun admit say e bin date di late 24-year-old actress, Kim Sae-ron for one emotional press conference.

by: BBC

Why an Indian superstar's new film has sparked a furore

Indian superstar Mohanlal has apologised and said some scenes will be removed from his new film after criticism from Hindu nationalist groups. The Malayalam-language film, L2: Empuraan, was released on Thursday and is performing well at the box office.

by: pinkvilla

Why Did Morgan Wallen Break SNL Tradition and Leave the Stage While Credits Were Rolling? Find Out

The country singer's unexpected early exit from Saturday Night Live has sparked controversy, but a source close to him explains why it wasn't meant to offend.

by: briefly

Sizwe Alakine and Gigi Lamayne Give an Epic Performance Together at Red Bull BC One Sypher SA

South African musicians and power couple Sizwe Alakine and Gigi Lamayne recently gave an epic performance together at the Red Bull BC One Sypher SA.

by: briefly

PICTURE: Media Personality Bonang Matheba Out and About With Her Boyfriend David Phume

South African iconic media personality Bonang Matheba recently was out and about with her boyfriend David Phume attending Natasha Joubert's wedding.

by: briefly

'Big Brother Mzansi' Winner Sweet Guluva Bags Top McIng Gig: "He Is a Man in Demand"

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by: Insider

Meta and Amazon's ad businesses could get whacked by Trump's tariffs. Here are the other media companies at risk.

Trump's tariffs could hit Amazon and Meta hard because of their reliance on Chinese advertisers. Here's how other companies could be impacted.

by: TheWrap

Kevin Mayer Says There's 'Not Enough' Alarm Over Hollywood Becoming 'Less and Less Relevant'

Veteran entertainment executive Kevin Mayer sounded the alarm bells on the lessening relevancy and profitability of Hollywood.

by: devdiscourse

Court Shields Comedian Amid Controversial Remarks and Media Backlash

The Madras High Court granted interim anticipatory bail to comedian Kunal Kamra over FIRs related to his remarks about Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Kamra criticized media bias and stood by his controversial jokes.

by: People

Haliey Welch Announces Next Career Move, Almost 4 Months After Disappearing from Spotlight amid Crypto Controversy

The viral social media star is parting ways with Betr Holdings Inc., the sports-betting startup co-founded by Jake Paul

by: AOL

On the Ground at CinemaCon in Tense Times for Exhibitors and Studios

There's no glossing over it, not even with extra-buttered popcorn: The mood at CinemaCon is tense this year. Brent Lang, Variety's executive editor who oversees film and media coverage, reports from Las Vegas on the annual gathering of movie theater owners and film studio chieftains on the latest episode of Variety podcast "Strictly Business.

by: Variety

Kevin Mayer Talks Candle Media, Tightening Content Market, YouTube, TikTok and Blackstone at Paley Dialogues Event

Candle Media co-CEO Kevin Mayer talked TikTok, YouTube and Blackstone at Paley Q&A, and he urged Hollywood to do more to reach younger consumers.

by: NewscastStudio

Balancing cost and performance in media storage strategies

As media organizations face pressure to store and manage ever-growing volumes of content, finding the ... Read More

by: Yahoo

Social Media Lost It When Asked Who the Hottest Older Celebrity Is: The Answer? Jennifer Tilly

by: Deadline

Lady Gaga, Jim Gaffigan, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Are Among This Year's Webby Award Nominees - Complete List

Webby Awards were announced today by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, with winners to be announced on Tuesday, April 22 in New York. "The Webby Awards have always been a barometer for digital progress,

by: Yahoo

Wonder Woman, who grew up summering on Cape Cod, will be at Cape Cod Media Conference

Cape Cod Community College's voice acting program represented at Media Conference by veteran voice actors, Susan Eisenberg and Jennifer Hale.

by: NewscastStudio

NAB Show Perspectives: AI-powered automation expands in broadcast and production

Many professional industries are seeing an increased interest in the use of AI. In the media and entertainment realm, we're seeing a continually increasing demand for automated camera control and framing in broadcast and production environments, and AI offers solutions for enabling those capabilities.

by: People

Nick Kyrgios and Girlfriend Costeen Hatzi Spark Breakup Rumors with Cryptic Social Media Posts

Nick Kyrgios and his girlfriend Costeen Hatzi sparked romance rumors at the end of March 2025 after cryptic messaging on social media.

by: Deadline

Nancy Dubuc Resurfaces: Former Vice Media And A+E Networks Chief Joins Women's Sports Brand Togethxr As Executive Chair

Nancy Dubuc, the former CEO at A+E Networks and Vice Media who exited Vice in 2023, has resurfaced in an executive role at a venture stacked with fellow travelers. Women's sports brand Togethxr (not a typo - it's pronounced "together") said Thursday that Dubuc has come aboard as executive chair.

by: NewscastStudio

Cinedeck introduces compact and portable ingest unit, RX3

Cinedeck, pioneer in integrated delivery solutions for the media and entertainment industry, has launched the ... Read More
  • Sat, April 5, 2025

by: AsiaOne

NewJeans changes social media handles and deletes posts after court ruling

NewJeans have changed their social media handles once again, no longer reflecting their February change to NJZ. This follows an injunction issued by the Seoul Central District Court on March 21 barring the K-pop girl group from pursuing independent activities amid their ongoing legal battle against their label Ador,
  • Sun, April 6, 2025

by: Moneycontrol

Diljit Dosanjh and Will Smith's dhol beats dance collab sets Social Media on fire, watch here

Diljit Dosanjh and Will Smith's viral Bhangra dance video leaves fans in awe of this unexpected cultural crossover.

Why an Indian superstar's new film has sparked a furore

Indian superstar Mohanlal has apologised and said some scenes will be removed from his new film after criticism from Hindu nationalist groups. The Malayalam-language film, L2: Empuraan, was released on Thursday and is performing well at the box office.
The article discusses the controversy surrounding the new film "The Kerala Story," directed by Sudipto Sen and starring Adah Sharma. The film, which claims to be based on true events, portrays the story of women from Kerala who were allegedly converted to Islam and trafficked to join ISIS. It has sparked significant backlash for promoting what critics call a "propaganda film" that propagates Islamophobia and spreads misinformation. The film's trailer initially suggested that 32,000 women from Kerala had been converted and trafficked, a figure that was later reduced to three in the movie itself, leading to accusations of exaggeration and fear-mongering. Critics argue that the film misrepresents Kerala's social fabric, known for its communal harmony, and could incite communal tensions. Despite the controversy, the film has received support from some political figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who praised it for exposing a new form of terrorism. The debate around the film highlights broader issues of freedom of expression versus the potential harm of spreading divisive narratives.

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