• Tue, April 22, 2025

by: Variety

Lionsgate Taps Media Veteran Brad Haugen as EVP, Digital Strategy and Growth

Lionsgate has hired digital media veteran Brad Haugen, most recently president of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's Westbrook Media, as executive VP of digital strategy and growth.

by: Neowin

The Washington Post strikes a deal with OpenAI to share content with ChatGPT

The Washington Post is the latest media outlet to sign a content licensing deal with OpenAI to bring its journalism to ChatGPT.

by: CNET

Social Media Apps Blamed by Many Teens for Mental Health Struggles

New Pew data shows nearly half of the 1,400 teens surveyed believe social media is harmful to their generation.

by: Investopedia

These Telecom, Media, and Cable Firms Are 'Most Immune' to Tariffs, Analysts Say

Key Takeaways Deutsche Bank said tariffs may heighten competition for ad revenue among telecom, media, and cable companies.Recent trade policies may also offer a leg up to international firms through favorable currency exchange rates,

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Speaking of Nebraska: Trade and Nebraska's Economy

The role of trade in Nebraska's economy

by: Yahoo

Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus's relationship caught social media by surprise. Why we can't resist talking about the unlikely match.

When Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley announced they were dating in an Easter-themed Instagram post, it felt like two very different worlds colliding. It wasn't just seeing Hurley seemingly out of her element in plaid flannel and a cowboy hat on a farm when her feed is typically bikini hot shots and red-carpet glam pics.

by: People

Harry Hamlin Says Daughters Delilah and Amelia Have 'Taken the World by Storm': 'I'm So Proud' (Exclusive)

While chatting exclusively with PEOPLE at AMC Networks 2025 Upfront & Content Showcase, Harry Hamlin talks about how proud he is of his two daughters. The actor, who shares his two daughters with his wife Lisa Rinna,

by: wjla

Arlington Around Town | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

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by: Fortune

Wall Street tumbles, climbs, then falls again in Friday trading

This week has been one of the most volatile in Wall Street's history.

by: Vibe

Denzel Washington, Kandi Burruss, And More Attend The Entertainment Community Fund 2025 Gala

Spike Lee, Nicole Scherzinger, and Ariana DeBose were also in attendance.

by: WDBJ

Sportsplex expected to bring entertainment, activity and more to Pulaski County

Pulaski County is finalizing plans on the long-awaited Sportsplex, a project that's been in the works for 15 years now.

by: Newsweek

Major hedge fund bets against Trump media

Qube Research & Technologies disclosed a $105-million short position in Trump Media & Technology Group on Monday.

by: news4sanantonio

San Antonio Offbeat | 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: fox17online

Entertainment News: April 22, 2025

Saying goodbye to Pope Francis, a new Star Wars leading actor, and a new album from Stevie Nicks. Here are your entertainment headlines for April 22, 2025.

by: wjla

Arlington Harris Heroes | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

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by: Vibe

Fans Blast "Biased" Media Reports Of 'Sinners' Box Office Numbers

Actor Ben Stiller and others addressed the seemingly skewed coverage of the historic film.

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Speaking of Nebraska: Afghan Refugees in Nebraska

Hundreds of refugees from Afghanistan will call Nebraska home in the coming months.

by: wjla

Arlington Shopping | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

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by: wjla

Arlington Coronavirus | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

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by: wjla

Arlington Hollywood Headlines | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

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  • Wed, April 23, 2025

by: CINEMABLEND

After The Pope's Passing, Conclave Is Trending On Social Media, And The Jokes And Comments Are Still Coming

And while there don't seem to be any papal mysteries on the 2025 movie schedule at the moment, the 2025 Oscar winner Conclave is hitting its new streaming home, in yet another moment of coincidence. The public has certainly noticed these factors all playing out in a most peculiar way,

by: Artemis

Best of Artemis, week ending February 23rd 2025 - Artemis.bm

Here are the ten most popular news articles, week ending February 23rd 2025, covering catastrophe bonds, ILS, reinsurance capital and related risk

by: news4sanantonio

San Antonio Make It Stop | 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: BroBible

This Article Is Only For Millennials So Everyone Else Please Ignore

Apologies for the gatekeeping here but y'all read the headline, this article is for millennials only. The rest of you will just have to leave now because

by: Tennessean

SEC announces dates, coach lineups for 2025 media days in Atlanta

Here is the participant schedule and lineup for the 2025 SEC Football Kickoff Media Days, which was announced Tuesday:

by: CoinTelegraph

AI-generated content needs blockchain before trust in digital media collapses

Blockchain technology can be a crucial safeguard against the erosion of trust in digital media, offering a decentralized solution to authenticate and secure AI-generated content.

by: KBTX

2025 Kyle Field Day hosts food, entertainment, and fun!

A large showing of dogs made their ways to Kyle Field Day.

by: AFP

Social media helps fuel growing 'sex tourism' in Japan

Young women standing idly around a park in Tokyo's west suggest that a giant statue of Godzilla is not the only attraction for a record number of foreign tourists.One of the women said that the area near Kabukicho, where Godzilla rumbles and belches smoke atop a cinema, has become a "real tourist attraction" and that around half her customers are foreigners.

by: HoopsHype

Nico Harrison holding first local media session since Luka Doncic trade, only allowing select Dallas media and no cameras, audio recording devices

Marc Stein: Mavericks execs Nico Harrison and Rick Welts are holding a roundtable this AM with selected Dallas media members. Cameras/audio recording devices were not permitted for Harrison's…

by: Newsweek

Exclusive: Children as young as 10 get gun ads on social media

Polling exclusively shared with Newsweek has revealed the extent to which minors are touched by weapons marketing.

by: Mediaite

George Clooney Tells Dems They Need 'Better' Representatives With 'Sense of Humor' and 'Purpose' Against 'Charismatic' Trump

George Clooney admitted Democrats need to find "better" lawmakers with a "sense of humor" and "purpose" to go against the "charismatic" President Donald Trump.

by: Forbes

Behind The Screen: Balancing AI And Human Interaction On Social Media

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Social media bots make up a sizable portion of internet traffic on the most prominent ...

by: Deadline

Leverage Point Entertainment Launches To Help Producers Build Sustainability Into Budgets & Scripts

EXCLUSIVE: The TV and film production sustainability sector is welcoming a new player. Zsófia Szemerédy, formerly International Manager at BAFTA's environmentally-focused arm Albert, has launched Leverage Point Entertainment (LPE). Her London- and Budapest-based boutique sustainability agency aims to close space between artistic vision and environmental responsibility in film, TV, commercial and production. Szemerédy said …

by: Newsweek

Trump Media ventures into crypto with MAGA-aligned investment offerings

Donald Trump's media company has partnered with a crypto-trading platform to launch a series of "America-First investment funds."

by: CNN

As he lionizes a strongman, Trump flexes power over the law, top colleges and the media

Only three months into his new term, President Donald Trump is escalating a battle against institutions that challenge his strongman instincts, including the courts, the legal profession, elite education and the media.

by: AFP

Huthi media reports new US strikes in capital after wave of attacks

Huthi media said late Wednesday that new US strikes had hit the rebel-held capital Sanaa, after earlier reporting 19 American raids elsewhere in Yemen. The station had earlier reported 17 raids by the United States "on the Saada governorate", on top of two more on Amran.

by: Forbes

5850 Fest Unites Sports, Food And Entertainment In Sun Valley

There's still a buzz after the inaugural 5850 Fest that happened alongside the Audi FIS Ski World Cup. Cross sections of culture descended on Sun Valley, Idaho and everyone involved is already planning for 2026.

by: wjla

Arlington DC 360 | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

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by: Deadline

Kedoo Entertainment Launches Super Toons App, Strikes FAST Channel Deals & Buys Kids Series 'Gormiti'

EXCLUSIVE: London's Kedoo Entertainment is continuing to build out in the kids' content space. The producer and distributor has launched a Super Toons app, struck more FAST channels agreements, and acquired animated action series Gormiti Seasons 1 and 2 from DeAPlaneta. The Super Toons app is now available to download and will have a programming …

by: Deadline

'Tim Travers & The Time Traveler's Paradox' Sets May Release For Disrupt Entertainment

EXCLUSIVE: Sci-fi comedy Tim Travers & The Time Traveler's Paradox has set a May 30 theatrical launch in New York and L.A. followed by a nationwide expansion. The film stars Samuel Dunning as a time-traveling scientist, with support from Danny Trejo, Joel McHale, Keith David, and co-stars Felicia Day, who also served as executive producer. The theatrical release …

by: wjla

Arlington September 11th 20th Anniversary | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

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by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | How the GameStop squeeze shows the power of social media | Season 2021

It's a case of individual traders trying to outsmart the Wall Street experts.

by: Variety

Producer and Actor Sophie von Haselberg Signs With Fusion Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

Fusion Entertainment has signed actor and producer Sophie von Haselberg for management. Von Haselberg is the daughter of Bette Midler and has performed in television, film, and theater. Her notable appearances on TV and streaming include roles in several Ryan Murphy productions including "Pose," "Versace: American Crime Story," "American Horror Story" and "Halston." She made …

by: Variety

Blue Ant Media Goes Public in Reverse Takeover of Boat Rocker Media

Blue Ant Media will acquire publicly traded Boat Rocker Media through a reverse takeover.

by: PBS

WGBH News | Dan Kennedy on local media and a year of pandemic | Season 1 | Episode 64

Dan Kennedy on local media and a year of pandemic

by: Variety

Google and Range Media Launch 'AI on Film,' a New Program Commissioning Short Films About Artificial Intelligence

Google and Range Media Partners are joining forces to launch "AI On Screen," a program commissioning short films from filmmakers and a range of voices across genres that delves into the complex relationship between humanity and AI. The companies are looking for stories that will resonate on a deeply human level, especially among discerning next-generation …

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Speaking of Nebraska: Long-Term Flooding Recovery

Officials discuss long road to recovery after historic flooding earlier this year.

by: Variety

Variety Wins Four 2025 Webby Awards, Including for Social Presence and Actors on Actors Series

Webby Awards have been announced, with Variety's Actors on Actors pickup up a win in the annual recognition of the best of the internet.

Lionsgate Taps Media Veteran Brad Haugen as EVP, Digital Strategy and Growth

Lionsgate has hired digital media veteran Brad Haugen, most recently president of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's Westbrook Media, as executive VP of digital strategy and growth.

Lionsgate has appointed Brad Haugen as the Executive Vice President of Digital Strategy and Growth, effective immediately. Haugen, who brings over 25 years of experience in digital media, previously served as the Chief Digital Officer at PBS and held significant roles at Hulu, Viacom, and MTV Networks. In his new position, Haugen will report to Lionsgate's Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Barge, and will focus on expanding the company's digital presence and driving growth in its streaming services, including Lionsgate+, STARZ, and Pantaya. This strategic hire is part of Lionsgate's broader efforts to enhance its digital capabilities and adapt to the evolving media landscape.

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