• Mon, May 5, 2025

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Entertainment News: May 5, 2025

Another big artist announcement at Van Andel Arena, a long-awaited film's release, and a content creator's yogurt collaboration: here is your entertainment news for May 5, 2025.

by: Fortune

Trump's 100% movie tariff could backfire and could trigger the 'biggest risk' for U.S. studios, analyst warns

The president said on social media Sunday that overseas film production is a "national security threat."

by: OPB

President's update: New executive order targets public media

A message from OPB President and CEO Rachel Smolkin

by: Variety

Ben Stiller on 'Inspiring' Interactions With 'Severance' Fans on Social Media: 'We Never Had That, My Generation Growing Up'

This story contains spoilers for Season 2 of "Severance," streaming now on Apple TV+. Ben Stiller has been particularly active on social media lately. For the "Severance" director and executive producer,

by: CoinTelegraph

Bots are killing social media, but decentralization can save it

Social media is under siege by bots, which are inflating metrics and undermining trust.

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Mind Over Murder

Insight into true crimes and the criminal mind using profiling and behavioral research.

by: Insider

Google has quietly entered the movie and TV business. Here's why.

Google is working with Range Media Partners to help produce films and TV shows, Business Insider has learned.

by: Deadline

Media Stocks Hit After Trump's Bombshell Plan To Tax Films Produced Outside U.S. - "Studios Carry A Significant Amount Of Risk"

Financial markets offered an early and negative response to President Donald Trump's plans to slap 100% tariffs on movies produced outside the United States with shares of media and entertainment companies down in early trading across the board.

by: WGME

White House denies NPR report on search for new Defense Secretary: 'FAKE NEWS'

The White House has dismissed an NPR article suggesting that the administration is seeking a replacement for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.Press Secretary Karo

by: NDTV

Trump Stepped Up Media Assault, Empowered Conservative Podcasters In 100 Days

The president has stepped up his long-established hostility towards TV news channels like CNN and newspapers such as The New York Times.

by: Politico

With echoes of Joan Rivers and Kash Patel, Eric Adams lashes out at the media in DC speech

The New York City Mayor delivered a keynote address at a breakfast hosted by the African American Mayors Association.

by: Investopedia

Watch These Disney Stock Price Levels Ahead of Entertainment Giant's Earnings Report

Shares in The Walt Disney Company were treading water to start the week ahead of the entertainment giant's earnings report, due for release before Wednesday's opening bell. Monitor these crucial support and resistance levels.

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Arlington Spotlight on Education | 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: People

Lady Gaga Learned of Alleged Bomb Threat at Brazil Concert 'via Media Reports,' Says Her Spokesperson

Lady Gaga learned about the alleged bomb threat at her concert in Brazil on Saturday, May 3, through the media her spokesperson said, according to reports.

by: Reuters

Google launches new film and TV production wing - media

Google has launched a new film and TV production initiative to scout projects it could fund or co-produce, according to a new report by Business Insider on Monday.

by: People

Trump Says He Knows 'Nothing About' How AI Pope Photo Got Posted on His Social Media Page, but Claims Melania Found It 'Cute'

President Donald Trump says he knows "nothing about" the AI-generated image of him dressed as a pope that circulated on the White House social media pages. First lady Melania Trump thought the image was "cute," Trump said.

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Speaking of Nebraska: Diversity in Education

This week on Speaking of Nebraska we examine diversity in education.

by: Variety

Greenwich Entertainment Buys Sam Riley, Stacy Martin Thriller 'Islands' (EXCLUSIVE)

Greenwich Entertainment has acquired North American distribution rights to "Islands," following the thriller's premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival. The film was co-written and directed by Jan-Ole Gerster, whose previous credits include "A Coffee in Berlin" and "Lara." It was co-written by Blaz Kutin and Lawrie Dornan, and stars Sam Riley ("Control"), Stacy Martin …

by: Deadline

Bleecker Street & LD Entertainment Acquire Horror Thriller 'Bone Lake' From Mercedes Bryce Morgan

Bleecker Street and frequent partner LD Entertainment have picked up U.S. rights to Bone Lake, a critically acclaimed survival thriller from filmmaker Mercedes Bryce Morgan (Fixation), which is coming off its premiere at Fantastic Fest with a 95% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film will be released in theaters nationwide on October 10th. Mister …

by: Deadline

Allen Media Group Renews All Nine Of Its Courtroom Shows For Two More Seasons

EXCLUSIVE: Allen Media Group's courtroom shows will remain in session for two more years — all nine of them. Byron Allen's company has renewed its hourlong syndicated court programs through the 2026-27 season.

by: Deadline

Lou Diamond Phillips Joins ESX Entertainment's 'Casa Grande: The Movie'

EXCLUSIVE: Ali Afshar's ESX Entertainment has added Lou Diamond Phillips to Casa Grande: The Movie which is the feature to the original Amazon Prime Video 2023 series. Casa Grande explores the intertwining lives of Northern California farmland families at the turn of the century, with an upstairs/downstairs take on themes of class, immigration, culture, and family. The …
  • Tue, May 6, 2025

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How to Write Guest Articles That Double as Press Coverage

Guest blogging has become a powerful tool for building authority, driving traffic, and gaining exposure. But what if your guest articles could do more than just attract readers? What if they could also serve as press coverage, amplifying your brand's visibility and credibility? The good news is, with the right strategy, you can craft guest articles that double as press coverage.

by: AFP

Wait for Vatican white smoke fires up social media

Hype has been building on social media around the Catholic Church's secretive, centuries-old tradition of conclaves to elect a new pope, animating users from the White House on down."Everyone on social networks has an opinion and everyone wants to decode the news, look for clues, know which cardinal will become the pope.

by: Variety

Netflix's 'Ransom Canyon' Is Horny, Absurd and Ridiculously Entertaining: TV Review

In Netflix's adaptation of Jodi Thomas' beloved books, several romances sizzle as three ranching dynasties find themselves at a crossroads.

by: Adweek

Amelia Dimoldenberg Is Ready for a Serious (Media) Commitment

The Chicken Shop Date creator is building a creative empire with her studio Dimz Inc.

by: Fortune

YouTube is testing a new premium subscription plan for couples

plan lets two people watch videos without ads at a rate below the existing family rate, but there's one problem.

by: TechCrunch

Particle brings its AI-powered news reader to the web | TechCrunch

Particle, the startup behind an AI-powered newsreader that aims to help publishers, not just steal their work, is bringing its product to the web. On

by: Kotaku

GTA 6 Delay Has Enormous Implications For The Industry

Rockstar's tentpole release GTA 6 receives a six-month delay

by: WLOX

Watch the Women's Hockey semifinals on WLOX's Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network

The league and Gray Media announced Monday that seven Gray Broadcast Sports Networks will air the games starting Wednesday.

by: NewsNation

Met Gala 2025: The best looks from the red carpet

(NewsNation) — This year's Met Gala was the first to focus exclusively on Black designers, complete with a guest list that featured about 450 names from tech, sports, art, entertainment and other fields. Style expert Sandra Okerulu joins "NewsNation Live" to break down the best looks from the red carpet.

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San Antonio Commercial Production | 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.

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Entertainment News: May 6, 2025

A highly-anticipated video game has a delayed release, Netflix's new reboot series has a cast, and there might be a sequel to "27 Dresses"? Here is your entertainment news for May 6, 2025.

by: IndieWire

It's the Death of the Screenplay Industrial Complex, and Not a Moment Too Soon

ScreenCraft, The Script Lab, The Tracking Board, and now Coverfly are closing shop, but don't despair: Build your own platform.

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FCB Chicago, Chicago Hearing Society, and Rakish Entertainment Launch New Standard in Cinematic Accessibility | LBBOnline

Little Black Book, Caption with Intention uses animation, colour, and variable typography to convey not just dialogue, but emotion, tone, and pacing

by: Deadline

Jameela Jamil & 'Squid Game's Won Ji-An To Star In 'Pyongyang Home Video' For Imagine Entertainment And Desert Bloom Pictures

EXCLUSIVE: Jameela Jamil (The Good Place) and Won Ji-an (Squid Game) have been tapped for key roles in Pyongyang Home Video, a new drama inspired by true events, which centers on two North Korean sisters reenacting Hollywood movies to escape the perils of their young lives. Hailing from Imagine Entertainment and South Korea's Desert Bloom …

by: Forbes

DJT Stock Soars 57% as Trump Media Expands Into Financial Services

Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ: DJT) has delivered a stunning stock market performance in recent weeks. It appears related to potentially lucrative Fin deals.

by: wjla

Arlington Account | 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: ThePrint

Old videos, new lies: Pahalgam tragedy opens floodgates of misinformation on social media

New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI) Moving to contain a surge of misinformation following the Pahalgam terror attack, the government has blocked 16 Pakistani YouTube channels. But the floodgates of fake news are open on social media platforms with scores of unverified posts peddling false, inflammatory narratives. The Press Trust of India's fact check unit examined […]

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Arlington Hooked on Heroin | 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: ThePrint

Trusted Indian Social Media Marketing Services at MSP Panel

PNN New Delhi [India], May 3: Msp-Panel.com is a well-known SMM panel started in 2017, offers quality services for various social media platforms. This reliable SMM panel enables businesses to enhance their social media marketing efforts through affordable SMM services. Show Full Article When you choose a panel with high-quality SMM capabilities, you can efficiently […]

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Capstone, Signature & Ascending Media Group Launch U.S. Distribution Company Aura Entertainment Ahead Of Cannes Market

EXCLUSIVE: Capstone Studios, Signature Entertainment, and Ascending Media Group are launching full-service U.S. distribution company Aura Entertainment, which will focus on commercially-oriented features for theatrical and digital release. The company will release approximately 10 to 15 titles per year, combining strategic acquisitions with select projects produced by its backers. The company will include an in-house …

by: Fortune

Best CD rates today, May 6, 2025

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

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Arlington List of Ad Networks | 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: Deadline

IFC Films Rebrands Under New IFC Entertainment Group

IFC Films is rebranding to Independent Film Company (IFC) with a new logo and a renamed parent, IFC Entertainment Group, taking on a higher profile within AMC Networks. The 25-year-old New York-based distributor also revealed a new a customized audio logo created by Adam "Adrock" Horovitz of the Beastie Boys. IFC Entertainment Group — previously …

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Arlington For Pet's Sake | 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: Deadline

'Allegiance' Creator Anar Ali Signs With Atlas; BBC Studios Hires Nordics Entertainment Boss - Global Briefs

'Allegiance' Creator Anar Ali Signs With Atlas The creator of CBC and NBCUniversal's Allegiance has signed with Atlas Literary and Atlas Artists in the U.S. Anar Ali is behind the hit show that is currently nominated for eight Canadian Screen Awards, including a writing nod for Ali and for Best Dramatic Series. Now into its third …
  • Wed, May 7, 2025

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The Rise of Relatable Humor On Instagram With Sarcastic Family

Pages that strike a chord with audiences through humor and everyday experiences continue to thrive.

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Arlington Criminally Obsessed | 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.

Nebraska Public Media News | Speaking of Nebraska: Diversity in Education

This week on Speaking of Nebraska we examine diversity in education.
The video "Speaking of Nebraska: Diversity in Education" from PBS discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion in Nebraska's educational system. It features various educators and students who share their experiences and perspectives on creating a more inclusive environment in schools. The video highlights initiatives aimed at increasing cultural awareness, supporting diverse student populations, and fostering a sense of belonging among all students. It emphasizes the role of educators in promoting equity and the positive impact of diverse representation in the classroom on student learning and development.

Read the Full PBS Article at:
https://www.pbs.org/video/speaking-of-nebraska-diversity-in-education-mfnvlb/