• Thu, May 1, 2025

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

'Kiki's Delivery Service' to Open Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 Through Fathom Entertainment - Film News in Brief

"Kiki's Delivery Service" is set to open this year's Studio Ghibli Fest through Fathom Entertainment, running Saturday, May 17 through Wednesday, May 21. Over the next year, the eight-title festival lineup will include Hiromasa Yonebayashi's "The Secret World of Arrietty" for its 15th anniversary and the Oscar-winning "The Boy and the Heron" re-entering theaters for the …

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: 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: Deadline

Melissa Joan Hart Signs With Innovative Artists Entertainment

EXCLUSIVE: Innovative Artists Entertainment has inked producer-director-actress Melissa Joan Hart for acting, producing, directing, and crossover work in public appearances and conventions. Hart is well known for her series Sabrina The Teenage Witch and Clarissa Explains It All, and also won a People's Choice Award for her work on Melissa & Joey. She also led the …

by: Allrecipes

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

And it's just $22.

by: ThePrint

Mangaluru 'lynching' case: 3 booked for spreading fake news on social media

Mangaluru, May 1 (PTI) Mangaluru police has booked three people for allegedly circulating fake and inflammatory content on social media in connection with the alleged "mob lynching" of a man here. According to Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal, false news was shared with the apparent intent to provoke communal unrest. The three individuals have been booked […]

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: 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: 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: 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: People

Jordon Hudson Claps Back at Critics with Cryptic Hint at How She and Bill Belichick Met

Jordon Hudson posted a cryptic Instagram Stories in the wake of Bill Belichick's viral CBS Sunday Morning interview where she shut down a question about how they met.

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: 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: HuffPost

Social Media Erupts Over Trump's Dismissal Of Mike Waltz

People didn't dance around their feelings about the former national security adviser.

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: Moneycontrol

Shah Rukh Khan talks about the consequences of social media fame: They have forgotten to see themselves...

Shah Rukh Khan shared his views on the impact of social media, saying, "Everyone wants to be seen because of social media, but in that rush, they have forgotten to see themselves." He emphasised how modern society's obsession with visibility often leads to neglecting self-reflection and inner growth.

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: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | NET Nebraska News: Nebraska Debate 1st Congress. Dist. 2020

A debate with candidates vying to represent Nebraska's 1st District in the US House.

by: ThePrint

Entertainment economy new engine of development: Fadnavis

Mumbai, May 1 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said the entertainment economy is the new engine of development for the state and the country. He was speaking at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai, which was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi earlier in the day. "With a 500-acre […]

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Nebraska Debate: 1st Congressional District 2024

Congressional District 1 debate hosted by Nebraska Public Media News

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: 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: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Generations Of Nebraska Warriors

Nebraska combat veterans share battlefield stories and reflect on the challenges after war
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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

CD rates today, May 2, 2025

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

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: news4sanantonio

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: 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.

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 MI Radio, TV Stations

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

by: Variety

What Richard Bacon Did Next: How the Former (and Once Famously Fired) BBC Host Became Unscripted TV's Wildest Ideas Man

For all Bacon's passionate descriptions of each show, be it a "hybrid of Big Brother and the X-Factor," a format simply called "The Easiest Quiz Show in the World" or another with the topline "One Woman, One Problem: Too Many Men," plus some very impressive sizzle reels, little can — yet — be formally announced.

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Seton Hall conference explores social media impact on kids | Season 2024

NJ among attorneys general across the US suing Meta

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: Forbes

Trump's War With The Media: Trump Tries To Defund PBS, NPR

President Donald Trump attacked "60 Minutes" Wednesday morning amid a report that CBS was set to enter mediation in Trump's lawsuit against the network.

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: 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: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Speaking of Nebraska: Legislature Aftermath

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

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: Fortune

Trump demands slash of federal funding to PBS and NPR in new executive order

The White House, in a social media posting announcing the signing, said the outlets "receive millions from taxpayers to spread radical, woke propaganda disguised as 'news.'"

by: ThePrint

NSE launches Nifty Waves Index comprising 43 listed media stocks

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 2 (ANI): NSE has unveiled an index comprising as many as 43 listed companies in the media, entertainment, and gaming industry at the ongoing WAVES 2025 summit in Mumbai. At the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES), Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched the Nifty Waves Index. Show Full […]

by: wjla

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: 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

It's Spotlight Enters the DOOH Industry, Takes Over Digital Screens at CP.67 Mall, Mohali

NewsVoir Chandigarh [India], May 2: It's Spotlight, a newly launched data-driven digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising startup, has officially taken over the digital screens at CP.67 Mall, Mohali's biggest lifestyle and entertainment destination. It will exclusively manage and operate the mall's complete advertising inventory, including OOH, DOOH, ATL, and BTL, transforming how brands connect with high-footfall […]

by: ThePrint

World is looking to invest in Indian Media Industry: Chris Ripley, President & CEO Sinclair Inc

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 2 (ANI): Chris Ripley, President and CEO of Sinclair Inc., expressed strong appreciation for India's expanding media and entertainment ecosystem during the Waves Summit 2025 held in Mumbai. Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the event, Ripley commended the Indian government and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for opening […]

by: ThePrint

WAVES 2025: Nagarjuna praises government's initiative for Media Industry, Anupam Kher compares it to "World Economic Forum"

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 2 (ANI): South superstar Nagarjuna lauded the WAVES 2025 and called it a "great initiative" by the government of India for the film and media industry. While talking to ANI, Nagarjuna opened up about the ongoing summit in Mumbai, which is centred on the entertainment, media and digital innovation. Show Full […]

by: ThePrint

Sinclair CEO Chris Ripley praises India's media landscape at WAVES 2025

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 2 (ANI): Chris Ripley, President and CEO of Sinclair Inc, expressed strong appreciation for India's expanding media and entertainment ecosystem during the Waves Summit 2025 held in Mumbai. Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the event, Ripley commended the Indian government and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for opening […]

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 […]

Entertainment economy new engine of development: Fadnavis

Mumbai, May 1 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said the entertainment economy is the new engine of development for the state and the country. He was speaking at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai, which was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi earlier in the day. "With a 500-acre […]
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized the significant role of the entertainment industry in driving economic growth during his speech at the FICCI Frames 2024 event in Mumbai. He highlighted that the entertainment sector, including film, television, and digital content, is not only a source of cultural expression but also a crucial engine of development. Fadnavis pointed out that the industry contributes substantially to the state's economy by creating jobs, attracting investments, and boosting tourism. He also mentioned the government's commitment to supporting the growth of this sector through various initiatives and policies, underscoring the need for continued collaboration between the government and the entertainment industry to foster further development.

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