• Fri, May 9, 2025

by: Reuters

China, Russia vow to strengthen cooperation on international law matters, state media reports

China and Russia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in matters of international law, according to a joint statement released on Friday following Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin. The two countries both stated their opposition to unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported the statement as saying, and will work together to defend the United Nations' central role in international affairs.

by: Newsweek

Robert Prevost's posts on social media question Trump's immigration policy

Pope Leo XIV reposted on social media about Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation case.

by: WGME

Permission to Post: Revisiting when and how to allow social media for your kids

With back to school just around the corner, no doubt new phones and connecting with new friends online will be a part of it.

by: TheNewsCenter

Arts and entertainment events happening May 8th-11th across the Mid-Ohio Valley

Jeff DeWitt joins Daybreak to discuss what's happening May 8th-11th across the Mid-Ohio Valley!

by: People

Fox News Commentator Faints and Falls Out of Chair During Live Broadcast After Losing Train of Thought

Political commentator Camryn Kinsey fainted live on air while discussing former President Joe Biden's role in the 2024 election during 'Fox News @ Night' on Thursday, May 8

by: BBC

Paedophile targeted girls on social media - police

David Brennan, 41, targeted multiple young girls and blackmailed them into sending explicit images.

by: CNBC

Buy this media stock that's 'positioned for sustained success,' says Jefferies

The under-the-radar shares have gained almost 13% in 2025.

by: Fortune

Stock markets stagnate as investors wait for results of China trade talks

"Many Trade Deals in the hopper, all good (GREAT!) ones!," President Donald Trump posted Friday on his social media app Truth Social.

by: Variety

'Orange is the New Black' Star Alysia Reiner Signs With Fusion Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

Actress and producer Alysia Reiner has signed with Fusion Entertainment. Reiner is best known for playing Natalie "Fig" Figueroa on Netflix's "Orange is the New Black," earning a SAG Award as part of the ensemble. On screen, she also appeared in the Oscar-winning "Sideways" and most recently was featured in Joanna Arnow's critically acclaimed "The …

by: Deadline

Dan Spilo Out At Industry Entertainment

Dan Spilo is out at Industry Entertainment, following incidents on the set of Runner, Deadline has confirmed. This comes moments after we first reported that actor Kal Penn had dismissed Spilo as his manager. "Industry Entertainment is committed to providing a safe and respectful working environment," the company's remaining partners said in a statement obtained …

by: KXAN

Hays CISD laptops damaged due to social media challenge

School district officials across the country and warning students against a social media trend directing them to short-circuit their school-issued laptops.

by: Forbes

How To Shine In Media Interviews: 18 Expert Tips For New Leaders

While the process can seem intimidating, there are many ways for even the most nervous of new leaders to successfully prepare for their first big interview.

by: fox17online

Entertainment News: May 9, 2025

A new category will be present at the Golden Globes, Netflix changes their home layout for the first time in over a decade, and a beloved actor's new book!

by: WJZY

Pope Leo XIV previously shared criticism of Trump administration on social media

Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, frequently used social media to push back against Trump administration policies, and now emphasizes unity as the new Pope.

by: fox13now

County to vote on sale of Salt Palace land to Smith Entertainment Group

The Salt Lake County Council is set to consider the sale of a chunk of the Salt Palace Convention Center to the Smith Entertainment Group on Tuesday.

by: Kotaku

Here's Why Tony Hawk 4's Career Mode Is Gone In THPS 3+4

According to Iron Galaxy, the choice was made to create a more cohesive package

by: Forbes

The 2025 Social Media Ranking Of Free-Market Think Tanks

The Heritage Foundation continues to lead in social media among think tanks. PragerU, Judicial Watch, Turning Point USA, and Brasil Paralelo lead in other categories.

by: Deadline

Baby Monster Media Boards Chicago Music Legend George Daniels Doc - Cannes Market

EXCLUSIVE: Baby Monster Media has acquired world sales rights for documentary Uncle George: The Music Man about Chicago music scene legend George Daniels. The Los Angeles-based sales agent, production entity and distribution company will introduce the work to buyers at the Cannes Film Festival's Marché du Film.

by: Fortune

One of Hollywood's top talent agents on this summer's promising box office lineup

CAA's Maha Dakhil is optimistic about this summer's box office.

by: BBC

Teenage girls report more problematic social media use than boys

One in five girls aged between 13 and 15 reported problems compared with one in 10 boys that age.

by: Deadline

Relativity Media Plots Return, Aims To Jumpstart Growth With Content Partners Investment

Content Partners Capital, the newly launched private capital division of leading entertainment investment company Content Partners, and Relativity Media have closed a strategic growth financing.

by: Deadline

Gersh Signs Children's Media Company Totoy

Totoy Corp., the children's media company behind the breakout animated series José Totoy and Sara, has signed with Gersh to help facilitate a global expansion, following success in Latin American markets. Founded by André Vaz and Isa Albuquerque in 2015, Totoy's flagship series, José Totoy, is the kind of children's fare that has bolstered the …
  • Sat, May 10, 2025

by: Insider

Hollywood's biggest winners and losers from Trump's potential movie tariffs

Some in Hollywood are terrified about Trump's plan to put 100% tariffs on films made abroad. Here are the potential winners and losers.

by: kq2

Wykert's entertainment presence growing

Area native Elisabeth Wykert has found growing success on social media since the tip-off of her observational and dance comedy during the pandemic. She is now doing

by: devdiscourse

WAVES 2025: The Ultimate Global Summit for Media, Entertainment, and Technology

WAVES 2025 boasts participation from over 100 leading global exhibitors, representing a who's who of the entertainment and tech world.

by: KUTV

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by: People

Fox News Guest Faints and Falls Out of Chair During Live Broadcast After Losing Train of Thought

Political commentator Camryn Kinsey fainted live on air while discussing former President Joe Biden's role in the 2024 election during 'Fox News @ Night' on Thursday, May 8

by: Mashable

Can a media company succeed without Facebook? This startup says yes.

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by: Deadline

Stoked Sports & Entertainment Adapting Story Of NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor For Film & TV

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by: ESPN

'This is so exhausting': The Knicks' season as told by Ben Stiller's social media

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by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Fighting misinformation about vaccines on social media | Season 2021

Some say the top anti-vaxx influencers are driven by cynical profit motives.

by: RepublicWorld

Rahul Vaidya Buys A Swanky Land Rover Range Rover For Whopping ?2 Crore, Netizens Drop ROFL Comments

Playback singer Rahul Vaidya bought a luxury SUV and shared pictures on social media, receiving mean yet hilarious comments.

by: Forbes

Trump's War With The Media: Corporation For Public Broadcasting Sues Trump

Trump also reportedly plans to ask Congress to revoke federal funding for the CPB.

by: news4sanantonio

New Pope, old tweets: Pope Leo XIV's past social media posts reveal views on US politics

An historic day at the Vatican, for the first time in history an American was named Pope of the Roman Catholic Church.Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected to bec

by: wjla

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by: Fortune

Spotify is back up after suffering a 3-hour widespread outage

"All clear," the music streamer says.

by: KMSP

Baby bonus, social media tax, sports betting squeeze into tax bills

A baby bonus, a first-in-the-nation tax on the biggest social media platforms and sports betting are all on the table as this year's Minnesota tax bill takes its final form.

by: TechRepublic

Meta's FTC Trial: Is Instagram for Friends or Entertainment?

The FTC wants to prove Meta has a monopoly over personal social networking, so it wouldn't view video app TikTok as a competitor.

by: Fortune

Digital marketing used to be about clicks, but the rise of ChatGPT means it's 'now all about winning the mentions'

Brand credibility is now a crucial aspect of marketing campaigns, and companies must couple that with storytelling, experts say.

by: Forbes

Trump Media Warns Of 'Material Weakness' In Financial Controls

The company behind Truth Social acknowledged internal control flaws that could lead to "material misstatements" on its financial disclosures.

by: RepublicWorld

BREAKING: India Busts Pakistan's Misinformation Campaign, Shows All Airbases Functioning as Normal

India Busts Pakistan's Misinformation Campaign, Shows All Airbases Functioning as Normal

by: Forbes

Can You Trust AI Search? New Study Reveals The Shocking Truth

A study out of Columbia University shows AI search bots gave incorrect answers, fake links and cited copied versions of articles when they couldn't find correct info.

by: Fortune

Meta's new rules block teenagers from livestreaming on Instagram

Move is part of its ongoing safety rules for young users.
  • Sun, May 11, 2025

by: Le Monde.fr

Capybaras are the new social media stars

In a matter of months, the South American rodent has become a favorite animal on TikTok and Instagram. Yet, beneath its plush-like appearance, this herbivore, which can weigh up to 65 kilograms and reach 1.40 meters in length, turns out to be much more aggressive than it seems.

by: The Kitchn

People Are Losing Their Cool on Social Media over This Viral Tuna Melt

"It's a recession sandwich."

by: Total Pro Sports

Social Media Is Praying For Caitlin Clark's Teammate

Fever center Damiris Dantas steps away from camp to mourn a personal loss as fans and teammates offer support.

by: Forbes

MediaCo Unveils Estrella Media 2025 Programming Slate, Launches HOT 97 FAST Channel

MediaCo aims to expand its market presence by leveraging the newly acquired Estrella Media assets alongside its New York urban stations HOT 97 and WBLS

by: Associated Press

Asian Entertainment Headlines at 4:07 a.m. GMT

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The 2025 Social Media Ranking Of Free-Market Think Tanks

The Heritage Foundation continues to lead in social media among think tanks. PragerU, Judicial Watch, Turning Point USA, and Brasil Paralelo lead in other categories.
The article from Forbes, dated May 9, 2025, by Alejandro Chafuen, discusses the 2025 Social Media Ranking of Free-Market Think Tanks, highlighting the significant role social media plays in shaping public policy and discourse. The ranking, compiled by the Fraser Institute, assesses think tanks based on their social media presence and engagement across platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and LinkedIn. The top-ranked think tank, the Cato Institute, excelled due to its high engagement rates and follower growth, reflecting its effective communication of free-market principles. Other notable mentions include the Heritage Foundation and the American Enterprise Institute, which also demonstrated strong social media strategies. The article emphasizes the importance of digital outreach for think tanks to influence public opinion and policy-making in an increasingly digital world.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alejandrochafuen/2025/05/09/the-2025-social-media-ranking-of-free-market-think-tanks/

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