Tue, April 15, 2025

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

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by: AOL

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

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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: AOL

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

Filipino superstars Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino have proven their chemistry translates to theatrical gold with their debut film pairing "My Love Will Make You Disappear," which pulled in approximately $500,

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: 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: 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: briefly

Khuli Chana and Lamiez Holworthy Serve Couple Goals in Stunning Picture, SA Reacts: "I Love Them"

DJ Lamiez Holworthy and her husband Khuli Chana looked stunning in a viral picture. Social media users praised the celeb couple for their unmatched fashion sense.

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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: Oneindia

Is Malaika Arora Dating Kumar Sangakkara? Duo Spotted in Guwahati Sparks Buzz

Malaika Arora dating former Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara. Fans speculate actress's presence at an Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL 2025 match in Guwahati has sparked connection and romance rumours.

by: Yahoo

Kevin Cronin Responds to REO Speedwagon Reunion Exclusion: 'Deeply Disturbed And Hurt'

"I am being asked to participate in an event on a date when I can't possibly be there in-person," Cronin explained. "And then being falsely accused of turning down the invitation."

by: pinkvilla

Eid 2025: Mammootty, Mahesh Babu, Nayanthara, Rashmika Mandanna and more share heartfelt wishes on the festive occasion

As families and friends come together to celebrate Eid 2025, celebrities are also sharing their love and blessings. Mammootty, Mahesh Babu, Nayanthara, and many others took to social media to extend their festive wishes,

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

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

This is a different kind of arena for Zack Snyder.

Zack Snyder, known for his visually distinctive and often dark storytelling in films like "300" and the DC Extended Universe, is stepping into the realm of sports movies with his next project, "The Last Photograph." This film, set during the 2001 Afghanistan invasion, follows a war photographer who captures the final moments of a U.S. Army Special Forces team. The narrative intertwines with a present-day storyline where a veteran seeks to recover the last photograph taken of his fallen comrades. This project marks a significant shift for Snyder, moving from superhero epics to a more grounded, real-world setting, yet it retains themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the impact of war, elements that resonate with his previous work. The film, which has been in development for some time, seems like a fitting story for Snyder to explore, given his ability to blend intense action with deep emotional narratives.

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