Tue, April 15, 2025

by: Reuters

New US Justice Dept policy cracks down on social media posts

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump's administration has ordered U.S. Justice Department employees not to post anything on social media related to their government work, after a wave of new political appointees took to cheerleading Trump and castigating his opponents online. The directive, which was emailed to U.S. Attorneys' offices late on Monday, appears to prohibit the types of social posts that Trump's political appointees routinely make on their official government accounts. The change was made by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who has become frustrated by some of the rhetoric being posted by political appointees, according to one person familiar with the matter.

by: ThePrint

IPRS Brings Together Global and Indian Voices for a Landmark IP Dialogue with World Intellectual Property Organization

NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 15: In a landmark moment for India's entertainment and creative industry, the Indian Performing Right Society Ltd. (IPRS) hosted an exclusive closed-door roundtable in Mumbai with Sylvie Forbin, Deputy Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), during her first official visit to India. The high-level gathering convened prominent […]

by: NME

Marvel's six-hour long cast reveal for 'Avengers: Doomsday' is confusing people

Marvel is announcing the cast of Avengers: Doomsday in unusual fashion, and it's safe to say fans have been taken by surprise.

by: WGME

Portland Entertainment | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

WGME CBS 13 provides news, sports, weather and local event coverage in the Portland, Maine area including Lewiston, Augusta, Brunswick, Westbrook, Biddeford, Saco, Sanford, South Portland, Kennebunk, Bangor, Freeport, Buxton, Windham, Auburn, Waterville, Scarborough, Gorham, Yarmouth, Standish, Falmouth, Poland, Rockland, Bath.

by: legit

Meta news ban intensifying Canadians' legacy media break

As Canada heads into an election this month, voters looking for campaign news on Facebook or Instagram will find material filtered through online creators and influencers -- and no links to articles from major media outlets.

by: Fortune

OpenAI can't afford to ignore Hollywood's warning

OpenAI's Hollywood misadventure is reminiscent of an earlier dispute between the media industry and Silicon Valley.

by: wjla

Arlington Let's Talk | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, weather, traffic and culture and carries entertainment and sports programming. WJLA serves Alexandria, Springfield, Annandale, Tysons, Reston, Ashburn, Centreville and Manassas, Virginia and Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Wheaton, Beltsville, Greenbelt, Bowie, College Park, Largo, Crofton, Annapolis, Hyattsville and Takoma Park, Maryland, and all the communities in between.

by: AOL

News, Politics, Sports, Mail & Latest Headlines

Discover the latest breaking news in the U.S. and around the world — politics, weather, entertainment, lifestyle, finance, sports and much more.

by: news4sanantonio

San Antonio Digital Discoveries | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

WOAI NBC News Channel 4 San Antonio provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, investigations, and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for San Antonio and nearby towns and communities in South Central Texas, including Windcrest, Uvalde, Universal City, Somerset, Seguin, Schertz, San Marcos, Sabinal, Poth, Poteet, Pleasanton, Pearsall, Braunfels, Live Oak, Kerrville, Hondo, Helotes, Goliad, Fredericksburg, Floresville, Eagle Pass, Devine, Del Rio, Cuero, Crystal City, Converse, Cibolo, Castroville, Carrizo Springs, Boerne, Bandera.

by: People

Coachella Attendees Stunned by Festival's 'Diabolical' Food and Drink Prices: 'Miserable Money Trap'

Several Coachella attendees went viral on social media after they showed off their expensive meals — with one festivalgoer revealing that two taco dinners and lemonades cost her $102.
Mon, April 14, 2025

by: AdNews

Media companies Trumpled and downgraded

This is echoed by Shai Luft, co-founder and COO at Bench Media. "Brands are pausing campaigns, retailers are reassessing stock and pricing strategies, and media budgets are being rewritten on the fly," he said. "Confidence is crumbling, not just in financial markets, but in households around the world.

by: Variety

AI, Entertainment Jobs, Tariffs Fueled Discussion at National Association of Broadcasters Show

AI, entertainment jobs, tariffs were among the subjects addressed by Hollywood at this week's National Association of Broadcasters Show.

by: GeekWire

The future of media is intelligent and interactive: How AI will change how we consume content

This is a guest post written by Oren Etzioni, former CEO of the Allen Institute for AI, co-founder of Seattle startup Vercept, and founder of deepfake identifier non-profit TrueMedia.org.
Sun, April 13, 2025

by: BBC

Baller League's 'nonsense' rules bridge sport and entertainment

With its celebrity managers, high-tempo matches and slick production, Baller League could bridge the gap between sport and entertainment one player says - even if some of the new rules are "nonsense".

by: AOL

Vanessa Trump Makes Subtle 1st Reference to Her and Tiger Woods' Romance on Social Media

Vanessa Trump proudly supported her new boyfriend, Tiger Woods, on social media. Woods, 49, posted an announcement via his Instagram page on Monday, April 7, sharing that his foundation is teaming up with the Augusta National Golf Club to launch a state-of-the-art STEAM education facility for local students.
Sat, April 12, 2025

by: AfroTech

Charles D. King Was The First Black Partner At WME And Went On To Build A Multi-Media Empire Championing Underrepresented Voices

Charles D. King has changed the entertainment landscape for the better. The Journey Born in Harlem, NY, and raised on the outskirts of Atlanta, GA, he showed early signs of being a businessman by selling supplies at school and even cutting neighbors' grass,

by: IGN

We Live in a Brave New World - What Teens Want (Astrid Entertainment & Roblox) | DICE 2025 Summit

Teens today are growing up in an unprecedented reality—a world shaped by the constant presence of social media, rapid digital advancements, and increasingly complex challenges. While they're more connected than ever online,

by: AOL

Joseph Gordon-Levitt on emailing his fans, hating the algorithm and why he still loves '500 Days of Summer'

Joseph Gordon-Levitt started a free Substack newsletter called "Joe's Journal" to keep up with fans in spite of "attention-maximizing algorithms."
Thu, April 10, 2025

by: MusicRadar

Trump's tariffs: What's the real cost to music and how come K-Pop is weathering the storm?

When cash dries up, musical luxuries such as streaming services and gig tickets are among the first to feel the bite
Wed, April 9, 2025

by: Forbes

Hollywood & Entertainment

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' "Die With a Smile" returns to No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200, marking its tenth week at the top and cementing its place among the chart's biggest hits. The heart ...

by: People

Billy Idol Explains Why Getting Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Would Be an 'Incredible Honor'

Billy Idol is nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2025 alongside Mariah Carey, Cyndi Lauper, Oasis, OutKast and others.
Tue, April 8, 2025

by: tyla

Hailey Bieber responds after unfollowing husband Justin Bieber on social media

Back in January, Justin unfollowed his wife on social media, as people questioned whether this was the 'modern way of announcing a breakup'. However, the star later revealed that his Instagram account had been hacked, causing a stir online.

by: Deadline

Redbox, Crackle And Other Chicken Soup For The Soul Entertainment Assets Set For Post-Bankruptcy Auction

Redbox's signature DVD kiosks will soon light up again, at least in a legal sense. The video retailer went bankrupt last year along with the rest of its parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.

by: TVBEurope

How will the new US tariffs impact the media and entertainment industry?

Because of the nature of this sort of sliding scale of tariffs, there are opportunities that weren't there before," analyst Alice Enders tells TVBEurope

by: Insider

How Trump's return has shaken the media and entertainment business, from DEI to tariff fears

Trump's return has affected the news media and entertainment business in major ways. Here's a breakdown.
Mon, April 7, 2025

by: WHIO

Teens rate social media as most authentic media form: UCLA study

LA Post reports on a new study showing that adolescents view social media as the most authentic form of media, surpassing traditional entertainment platforms.

by: Moneycontrol

World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025-India all set to position itself as World leader in Global Media and Entertainment

The World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit, WAVES is a step precisely in that direction. WAVES is beginning from May 1 to May 4, 2025, in India's entertainment capital, Mumbai at Jio World Convention Centre.

by: Deadline

Sony Pictures Entertainment Names Warner Bros Veteran Jay Levine To Top Strategy And Operations Post

Sony Pictures Entertainment has appointed Jay Levine as EVP, Chief Strategy Officer and Business Operations. Levine most recently spent a year as CEO of Kevin Hart's media company Hartbeat. Prior to that,

by: Movieguide

How Entertainment Is Discipling Your Child into Secularism

Kirk Cameron noted the way the media is bombarding children with secular teachings and explained why parents need to step
Sun, April 6, 2025

by: Variety

Hans Zimmer to Recieve Lifetime Achievement Honor at Banff World Media Festival

Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer is heading this June to the Banff World Media Festival, where he will be recognized with a career achievement award. Zimmer will receive the honor during the Rockie Awards on June 9 — repping the first time Banff's Gala Honours will be combined with the Rockie Awards International Program Competition.

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.
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,
Fri, April 4, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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: 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.
Mon, March 31, 2025

by: Fortune

The new recession omens: Gen Z say sad beige clothes and empty clubs are signs that the economy is about to crash

Gen Z and young millennials warn "District 12"-style clothing is a sign of tough times ahead, as recession looms at 40% probability.

by: Mediaite

Morgan Wallen's Cryptic Post After Abrupt SNL Exit Rattles the Internet

Morgan Wallen made his return to Saturday Night Live this weekend — but the bigger story may be how quickly he left the stage and fired off a cryptic social media post from the airport. The country star performed two new tracks from his upcoming album I'm The Problem during the show.

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: 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: onmanorama

Manoj Bharathiraja and Nandana fell in love during 'Saadhuriyan' shoot: A love story that crossed borders

In an old interview, Manoj said the couple faced hurdles before tying the knot..manoj bharathiraja demise, manoj bharathiraja death, manoj bharathiraja family

by: Mint

Empuraan controversy: Mother defends Prithviraj, says everyone is responsible, son did not cheat Mohanlal and producers

Mallika Sukumaran, mother of actor Prithviraj, defended her son amid controversy over 'L2: Empuraan'. She said that Prithviraj did not mislead anyone involved in the film and clarified that all key members approved the script together.

by: Firstpost

Comedian Tanmay Bhat trolls Ranveer Allahbadia over his comeback post 'India's Got Latent' row: 'That dog doesn't want to...'

Ranveer Allahbadia has garnered severe criticism for his distasteful 'parents' sex' joke at Samay Raina's India's Got Latent. Several FIRs have been registered against him

Why would a musician join OnlyFans? Because making a living is only getting harder

In a volatile music industry, some musicians are gravitating towards OnlyFans, a social media platform that has garnered a reputation for hosting sexual content.

The article from NPR discusses the increasing trend of musicians turning to platforms like OnlyFans to supplement their income due to the financial challenges within the music industry. It highlights how the traditional revenue streams for musicians, such as album sales and live performances, have been disrupted by streaming services, the economic impacts of the global health crisis, and the general difficulty in making a sustainable living from music alone. OnlyFans offers musicians an alternative by allowing them to monetize exclusive content, fan interactions, and behind-the-scenes access, which can provide a more direct and potentially lucrative income. The piece features insights from musicians who have joined OnlyFans, explaining their motivations range from financial necessity to engaging more personally with fans. This shift reflects broader changes in how artists are adapting to new economic realities in the digital age.

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