Fri, May 2, 2025

by: Deadline

Prime Focus Group To Build $400M Entertainment Hub In Heart Of Bollywood

Prime Focus Group has signed a deal with the Government of Maharashtra to create a $400M entertainment hub in the heart of Mumbai's filmmaking industry, the home of Bollywood. The "global entertainment destination" will comprise a major production studio supported by "state-of-the-art digital infrastructure," live entertainment facilities, theme parks and experience centers, and shops, restaurants, …

by: Patch

Trump Executive Order To Impact Dozens Of PA Radio, TV Stations

Government funding for media is "outdated," "unnecessary" and "corrosive to the appearance of journalistic independence," the EO says.

by: KUTV

Salt Lake City Real Salt Lake | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

KUTV CBS 2 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Salt Lake City and nearby towns and communities in the Great Salt Lake area, including Jordan Meadows, Millcreek, Murray, Holladay, Kearns, West Valley City, West Jordan, South Jordan, Sandy, Draper, Riverton, Bluffdale, Herriman, Magna, Bountiful, Centerville, Cottonwood Heights, Alpine, Highland, Summit Park, Park City, Heber City, Grantsville, Farmington, Kayville, Layton, Syracuse, Clearfield, Morgan, Roy, Ogden, American Fork, Orem, Provo, Springville, Spanish Fork, Payson, Nephi, and Tooele.

by: Variety

Prime Focus Group Inks $400 Million Deal for Mumbai Entertainment Hub

Prime Focus Group, the global media services powerhouse, is making a major play to transform Mumbai's entertainment landscape with a planned INR30 billion (approximately $400 million) investment in collaboration with the Maharashtra government. Mumbai is the capital of the western Indian state of Maharashtra and home to the Hindi-language Bollywood film industry. The development, announced …

by: NDTV

Nifty Waves Index Launched To Track Media, Entertainment And Gaming Industry

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday launched a new stock market index called the 'Nifty Waves Index' to track the performance of companies in the media, entertainment and gaming industry.

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San Antonio Cares | 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: Time

Why Bluesky Is Letting Users Write Their Own Social Media Rules

CEO Jay Graber and COO Rose Wang are challenging tech's status quo.

by: Forbes

Colombia Rebel Groups Are Using Social Media As A Recruiting Tool

Social media platforms have become echo chambers for those with strong political stances to receive affirmation for their beliefs. It is now a recruiting tool as well.

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Speaking of Nebraska: Legislature Aftermath

Nebraska Public Media News examines Nebraska Legislature and its sustainability,.

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Arlington WJLA Poll | 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: BBC

Why Australia's opposition is vying for votes on Chinese social media

Chinese Australians are a crucial group that deserted the conservative Liberal-National coalition in the last election.

by: Fortune

Some CEOs are abandoning the sacred tradition of predicting quarterly profits for Wall Street

We may be entering the post-earnings-guidance era.

by: ThePrint

'Abhijat Marathi' Logo Unveiled: A Bold Symbol for the Future of Marathi Entertainment

VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 2: In a proud and visionary step towards elevating regional content, the Marathi Language Ministry unveiled the official logo of the upcoming OTT platform Abhijat Marathi at a special ceremony held in New Delhi. The event was graced by Hon. Uday Samant, Minister for Marathi Language, and key contributors including […]
Thu, May 1, 2025

by: Newsweek

Russian state media claims Marco Rubio may attend Putin's victory parade

TV channel closely tied to the Russian military teased a "high-level" US government attendee at the upcoming WWII Victory Day parade in Moscow.

by: Forbes

From Popcorn To Pop-Ups: The Bold New Era Of Retail And Film Collaborations

Consumers today crave more than just a product—they want a story, a feeling, a moment they can share. Retail-film collaborations can offer that.

by: CoinTelegraph

H3 Entertainment unveils revamped "Behind The Spotlight" with Web3 and AI innovations at Hong Kong Web3 Festival

During the Web3 Festival in Hong Kong, H3 Entertainment is proud to announce a groundbreaking evolution in documentary storytelling

by: SlashGear

These 5 Chrome Extensions Were Designed To Make Your Life Online Easier - SlashGear

The internet is a big place, and some well-chosen extensions can make the difference between finding the information you need and getting frustrated.

by: Moneycontrol

WAVES 2025 Live: India's media & entertainment industry set to triple to $100 billion, says Mukesh Ambani

World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit aka WAVES summit will be held at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai from May 1 to May 4.

by: cnbctv18

Mukesh Ambani at WAVES: India's media and entertainment industry will hit $100 bn in the next decade

PM Modi's attendance at WAVES sends a message of hope, unity, and unshakable resolve," Ambani said during the summit's opening address in Mumbai.

by: Allrecipes

Costco Has a 'Beautiful' Summertime Entertaining Staple We're Racing to Buy

And it's just $22.

by: legit

"With all due respect": Video as VDM defends social media after Sultan's comment

Popular critic Verydarkman has addressed Sultan of Sokoto's comment about social media in a viral video as he defended its positive impact in Nigeria

by: Jerry

Pistons' social media account trolls Knicks fan after Game 2 win

The Pistons are clapping back against a heckling Knicks fans, and justifiably so after evening up the series at 1-1.

by: fox17online

Entertainment News: May 1, 2025

A major artist is coming to Van Andel Arena, Cedar Point opens this weekend, and...runaway kangaroos? Here is your entertainment news for May 1, 2025.

by: Variety

'Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter' Producer OBB Media Expands Production and Branded Content Operations to New York City

OBB Media, the shingle behind Netflix's "A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter," has expanded to New York City, opening offices in Union Square. OBB Media opened vertically integrated stage, production and post facility OBB Studios in the heart of Hollywood in 2023. "Expanding OBB across the country to New York as we open our first …

by: Vibe

Phil Robinson, Veteran Entertainment Executive, Cause Of Death Revealed

Robinson worked with the likes of Magic Johnson, L.A. Reid, and Diddy throughout his decorated career.

by: ZDNet

This $99 Lenovo tablet is fantastic for mobile entertainment - and I'm tempted to buy two

The Lenovo Tab M9 is a solid tablet for watching shows and movies. The best part? It's very affordable.

by: Motorsport

Verstappen skips Miami media day as baby expected imminently

Reigning champion's girlfriend is expecting their first child but Verstappen is set to be back for Friday practice

by: CNBC

CNBC Sport: Top sports executives head to Washington over media rights

Next week the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will convene a full committee hearing on the future of sports broadcasting.

by: Crash

Wonderful personal news for Max Verstappen - but he skips media day in Miami

Max Verstappen set for huge milestone in his personal life

by: People

Kate Middleton and Prince William Tease an Announcement with New Social Media Video: 'Coming Soon'

"Happy May Day," the couple's team wrote below the video

by: ESPN

Verstappen misses media day with first child due

Max Verstappen will not attend Thursday's media day at the Miami Grand Prix as he is expecting the birth of his first child.

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Living with Cancer in Nebraska

Living with Cancer in Nebraska" presents the latest cancer research and therapies

by: TheNewsCenter

Arts and entertainment events happening May 1st-4th across the Mid-Ohio Valley

Jeff DeWitt joins Daybreak to discuss what's happening May 1st-4th across the Mid-Ohio Valley!

by: Fortune

Top CD rates today, May 1, 2025

We've rounded up today's highest available CD rates, many of which are above 4% APY.

by: Sportico

Pac-12 Inks Media Deal With the CW, CBS, ESPN for 2025 Football Season

The Pac-12 Conference has signed a media rights deal with the CW, CBS and ESPN to air Oregon State's and Washington State's home football games for the 2025 season. A renewal with the Nexstar-owned CW, along with new pacts with CBS and ESPN, were made in hopes of agreeing to larger deals in a year …

by: Deadline

Twenty-Nine Palms Entertainment Sets First Sales Acquisition With 'Before We Forget'

EXCLUSIVE: Twenty-Nine Palms Entertainment, the new London-based international sales and production company launched by Edoardo Bussi last month, has unveiled Before We Forget as its first global acquisition for its upcoming Cannes slate. The nostalgic, coming-of-age story marks the feature directorial debut of Argentinian actor Juan Pablo Di Pace (Mamma Mia!, Netflix' Fuller House), and …

by: HuffPost

White House's New Pro-Trump News Site Is Summed Up On Social Media With 1 Word

The new White House Wire has critics thinking the very same thing about the administration's effort at "journalism."

by: CNN

Kenyan lawmaker shot dead in capital Nairobi, local media says | CNN

A Kenyan lawmaker was shot dead on Wednesday night in the capital Nairobi by gunmen on motorcycles, local broadcaster Citizen TV reported.

by: ThePrint

"India is land of billion plus stories, over billion storytellers...": PM Modi hails Indian cinema's global legacy at WAVES 2025

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 today at the Jio World Convention Centre, calling it a historic moment for India's cultural and creative sectors. The four-day summit, themed "Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries," aims to position India as a global hub […]

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Arlington Maryland Education Funding | 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.
Wed, April 30, 2025

by: Newsweek

Chinese social media erupts with Trump and Elon Musk factory clips

The Chinese are becoming increasingly opposed to President Donald Trump's tariff policy, which hits China directly.

by: People

Karoline Leavitt Is Hosting Fake White House Press Briefings for Pro-Trump Influencers Like 'MAGA Malfoy'

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has started welcoming MAGA influencers to the White House for pro-Trump press briefings that exclude the traditional press pool

by: ThePrint

Ministers from 30 countries to participate in Global Media Dialogue on Friday

Mumbai, Apr 30 (PTI) Ministers from around 30 countries are expected to participate in the Global Media Dialogue to be chaired by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw as part of the first World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES). The Global Media Dialogue, scheduled to be held on Friday, is also […]

by: KTLA

Rams unveil plans for 'transformative' headquarters and entertainment district in Los Angeles

new housing and a first-of-its-kind major entertainment venue to the San Fernando Valley," Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said in a news release issued by the team. She later said on social media ...

by: Variety

Former Amazon Entertainment Boss Jeff Blackburn Named CEO of Tennis Channel

Former Amazon entertainment chief Jeff Blackburn has been tapped as chairman and CEO of the Sinclair-owned Tennis Channel.

by: Forbes

Traditional Marketing Funnels No Longer Work In The Social Media Era

Brands are ditching outdated marketing funnels to leverage influencer-driven strategies that build lasting customer loyalty and relevance.

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Houstonians want more options for entertainment, UH survey shows

Summer is right around the corner, and while Houston is one of the largest metro areas in the nation, it doesn't have some big-city amenities that attract visitors from both near and far.

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Business Report: More NJ tax incentives for film, media? | Season 2022

New Jersey is hoping to entice more film and media productions to the state

CNBC Sport: Top sports executives head to Washington over media rights

Next week the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will convene a full committee hearing on the future of sports broadcasting.

On May 1, 2025, top executives from major sports leagues including the NFL, NBA, and MLB convened in Washington, D.C., to discuss the future of media rights with lawmakers, as reported by CNBC. The meeting focused on the evolving landscape of sports broadcasting, particularly the shift towards streaming services and the potential regulatory challenges this presents. Key issues included the impact of these changes on traditional broadcasters, the accessibility of sports content to fans, and the need for a balanced approach to ensure fair competition and consumer choice in the sports media market. The executives emphasized the importance of collaboration between sports leagues, media companies, and government to navigate the complexities of the digital transformation in sports broadcasting.

Read the Full CNBC Article at:
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/01/cnbc-sport-top-sports-executives-head-to-washington-over-media-rights.html