• Thu, May 1, 2025

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: 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: 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.

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Arlington CarmaTrafficTest | 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

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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: PBS

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

Congressional District 1 debate hosted by Nebraska Public Media News

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: ThePrint

India poised to emerge among top 5 global entertainment destinations by 2030

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 1 (ANI): Driven by the booming media sector, digital innovation, and expanding consumer base, India is set to emerge among the top five global entertainment destinations by 2030. Show Full Article During the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 being organised in Mumbai at the Jio World Convention Centre, […]

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Generations Of Nebraska Warriors

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

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 […]

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Living with Cancer in Nebraska

Living with Cancer in Nebraska" presents the latest cancer research and therapies
  • Fri, May 2, 2025

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: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Speaking of Nebraska: Legislature Aftermath

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

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: 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

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 […]

"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 […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the 'Waves 2025' event in Goa, celebrated the rich legacy of Indian cinema and its global impact, emphasizing that India is a land of over a billion stories and storytellers. He highlighted the industry's growth from producing 200 films annually in the 1930s to over 3,000 films today, underscoring its significant contribution to employment and the economy. Modi also praised the diversity of Indian cinema, which caters to various linguistic and cultural groups, and its role in promoting tourism and national integration. He expressed optimism about the future of Indian cinema, noting the increasing global recognition and the potential for further growth and influence on the world stage.

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