Sun, May 18, 2025

by: WJZY

Fmr. FBI director says social media post threatening Trump was mistake

Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes discusses the legal challenges Comey could face.

by: Newsweek

ChatGPT rewrote a Newsweek article in Gen Alpha slang, here's what it said

Gen Alpha slang is here to rizz up the news.

by: Deadline

Rights Cube Japan Teams With Canada's Federgreen & Sine Media On Kenichi Ugana Horror Action Slate

EXCLUSIVE: Japanese production and sales company Rights Cube Japan is teaming with Canada's Federgreen Entertainment and Sine Media Inc on a horror action slate written and directed by rising cult filmmaker Kenichi Ugana. Ugana's latest film, The Gesuidouz, screened at last year's Toronto International Film Festival and Sitges Film Festival in Spain. The film, about a …

by: WGNO

WATCH: Drew Brees discusses new Surge Entertainment, Derek Carr retirement and recent New Orleans Saints moves

METAIRIE, La. (WGNO) - Drew Brees opens new Surge Entertainment venue in Metairie. He spoke with media about his latest venue, Derek Carr's recent retirement and the New Orleans Saints' recent moves including the addition of quarterback Tyler Shough.
Sat, May 17, 2025

by: KTVU

SF Mayor adds new entertainment zones to boost nightlife

San Francisco's nightlife scene is on the rise, and now getting a boost from the mayor.

by: CNN

Entertainment attorney: Cassie Ventura's graphic testimony 'is just the tip of the iceberg' | CNN

Cassie Ventura, Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend, finished four days of explosive, graphic testimony in the music mogul's sex-trafficking trial. Entertainment attorney Lisa Bonner breaks down the implications of her account on the case and the industry.

by: CoinDesk

Alabama Man Sentenced for Hacking SEC's Social Media to Post Fake Bitcoin ETF News

The hack in January 2024 briefly sent bitcoin's price surging $1,000 before crashing back down minutes later.

by: Dexerto

Dangerous Animals review: Sharks become weapons in wildly entertaining horror romp - Dexerto

Review of Dangerous Animals, a horror movie about a killer who uses sharks as a weapon, which delivers on the promise of that premise.

by: wjla

Arlington City Guide | 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: KUTV

Salt Lake City Question of the Day | 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.
Fri, May 16, 2025

by: CNET

Looking for Memorial Day Travel Entertainment? I Have a Surprising Answer: Library Cards

Library cards be "one of the most powerful tools anyone can have which offers access to many resources beyond books," one advocate told CNET, and those resources can make travel a lot more fun.

by: Forbes

Diddy's Trial: How Creators Are Shaping the Media Narrative

Content creators on TikTok and YouTube are shifting public perception and media coverage around Diddy's trial. Here's how they're influencing the narrative.

by: Deadline

V10 Entertainment Hires Former Paramount Exec Samantha Cooper To Head International Licensing Out Of New York

V10 Entertainment, the parent of Vin Di Bona Productions and Fishbowl Media Worldwide, has hired ex-Paramount exec Samantha Cooper.

by: ESPN

Norris off social media as title race heats up

Lando Norris has turned away from the distraction of social media as the Formula 1 title battle with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri heats up.

by: MSNBC

This week's entertainment headlines: Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial, Netflix and Morgan Wallen

NBC News' Chloe Melas has a wrap up on the week's entertainment stories including Day 4 of the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial, Netflix's announcement they are renewing some of their most popular shows and Morgan Wallen addressing his abrupt SNL exit.

by: Fortune

Like button almost didn't make it onto Facebook

Because Zuckerberg hated it so much

by: Yahoo

Will Splashy Projects From Olivia Wilde, Cynthia Erivo and Harris Dickinson Help the Cannes Market Get Its Mojo Back?

Todd Olsson will stop at nothing to get studios interested in his films. To drum up interest in screenings of "Wardriver," a Dane DeHaan crime thriller that Olsson's company, Highland Film Group, is selling at Cannes,

by: NDTV

Pak Minister Cites Fake News To Praise Air Force, Gets Fact-Checked By Local Media

Speaking in Parliament, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar cited an article in the UK-based newspaper that read: "Pakistan Air Force: The undisputed king of the skies".

by: HuffPost

Critics Shred 'Unbelievably Inhumanely Cruel' Entertainment Idea Pitched To DHS

"It's Hunger Games for green cards, human struggle turned into entertainment for billionaires. Dystopian. Dehumanizing. Disgraceful," one critic railed.

by: Impacts

Swedish IPTV With Instant Access to Local and Global Entertainment

Swedish IPTV stands at the forefront of a major shift in the way people across Sweden, and beyond, are experiencing television and video content. Through innovative technology, IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) delivers television programming directly through the internet, bypassing traditional terrestrial, satellite, and cable platforms. For viewers seeking an instant gateway into both local and […]

by: CNN

Cassie Ventura's civil suit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs preceded his criminal case. Here's how her life has changed since

Combs and Ventura's longterm relationship, which played out between 2007 and 2018, is at the heart of the criminal case against him. Identified as "Victim 1" in the indictment, Ventura has chosen to testify under her own name and could be called to the witness stand during his trial as early as Monday .

by: TheWrap

Dan Levy's First TV Series Since 'Schitt's Creek' Headlines New Netflix Shows and Movies to Come

Netflix announced a new series from Dan Levy, a Denzel Washington movie and a Star Search revival at its 2025 upfronts.

by: Politico

James Comey sparks Republican outrage with Trump social media post

The former FBI director said the message "8647" wasn't intended to express violence against the 47th president.

by: Reuters

Mexico brings suit against media company over MrBeast pyramids video

(Reuters) -Mexican authorities have filed a lawsuit against a firm they say worked with popular YouTube creator MrBeast after he produced a video at the nation's ancient pyramids, including Chichen Itza, that violated the terms of government permissions. Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) said in a post late on Wednesday that it had given a firm representing MrBeast, who boasts 395 million subscribers on YouTube, permission to film at the sites but not monetize the vi

by: BBC

Gary Lineker apologises for sharing social media post about Zionism

The Match of the Day host says he "would never knowingly share anything antisemitic".

by: FanSided

Worst of Pittsburgh media is already starting to turn on Paul Skenes

Virtually everyone on the Pittsburgh Pirates roster has caught flak this season amid the team's brutal 14-29 start to the year, except for Paul Skenes, their be

by: fox13now

Smith Entertainment Group begins multi-year renovations to Delta Center

The Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) has announced that they have begun a multi-phase process to transform the Delta Center into a state-of-the-art dual-sport venue for Utah's NBA and NHL franchises.
Thu, May 15, 2025

by: Tennis

Novak Djokovic confirms Andy Murray coaching split on social media | Tennis.com

by: WTXF

What is the Chromebook Challenge? Schools alert parents of dangerous social media trend

Schools are taking precautions amid the dangerous 'Chromebook Challenge' circulating on social media where kids are destroying the laptops for clout.

by: fox17online

Entertainment News: May 15, 2025

Get caught up on the latest in Hollywood, technology, and more with FOX17 Morning Mix Entertainment News

by: ZDNet

This $95 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: Deadline

Jorge Dorantes, Executive Producer & Co-Showrunner Of Netflix's 'The Gringo Hunters,' Signs With Vision Entertainment

EXCLUSIVE: Jorge Dorantes, the co-creator, executive producer and co-showrunner of the upcoming Netflix series The Gringo Hunters, has signed with Vision Entertainment for management. Expected to begin streaming later this year, The Gringo Hunters delves into the operations of the International Liaison Unit, a real-life elite Mexican police unit known for apprehending American fugitives who …

by: WSAZ

Memorial Day entertaining

Chef Jamie Gwen shares her top seasonal picks for summer.

by: TheNewsCenter

Arts and entertainment events happening May 15th-18th across the Mid-Ohio Valley

Lyndsay Dennis joins Daybreak to discuss what's happening May 15th-18th across the Mid-Ohio Valley!

by: NewscastStudio

Upfronts 2025: Networks pivot to streaming and sports as viewing habits evolve

The 2025 television upfront presentations in New York showed legacy media companies embracing significant shifts ... Read More

by: Yahoo

YouTube Closes TV's Upfront Week With Creators, Confidence and Lady Gaga

The video platform featured many of its most high-profile creators on stage, including MrBeast, Sean Evans, and iShowSpeed.

by: TravelPulse

New Survey Reveals Entertainment is Driving Travel

Entertainment is driving travel: with 44 percent of global consumers and 52 percent of Americans traveling specifically for entertainment. Cruises see high spend and satisfaction:

by: Reuters

Hungarian media, activists protest against crackdown on foreign-funded groups

Dozens of news outlets, think tanks and rights groups published an open letter on Thursday protesting against planned legislation that they said is meant to silence criticism of the government. Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party submitted the bill on Tuesday that would draw up a list of organisations that get foreign funding and restrict or even shut them down if the government decides they threaten Hungary and its culture. Orban pledged to crack down on foreign funding of independent , opposition politicians and NGOs in March, in what his critics said was a move to strengthen his position ahead of elections due in 2026 when he faces an unprecedented challenge from a opposition party.

by: ESPN

Unwell Leclerc skips Imola media day

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc missed media day ahead of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after feeling unwell on Thursday, but is expected to return to the paddock in time for Friday's two practice sessions.

by: Fortune

Top CD rates today, May 15, 2025

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

by: HuffPost

Max Changes Name Back To HBO Max, And People On Social Media Are... Confused

"The good news is I have a drawer full of stationery from the last time around," a company CEO joked.

by: NPR

Under attack, public media makes its case to Congress and the courts

Nearly 200 officials from public radio stations across the country are descending on Capitol Hill to seek to convince lawmakers to maintain funding for public broadcasting despite President Trump's campaign against it.

by: Variety

'Sh?gun' Star Cosmo Jarvis to Lead 'Young Stalin' Biopic From 'Zone of Interest' Producer Access Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

Cosmo Jarvis, star of FX's smash hit series "ShÅ?gun," will star as future Soviet leader Joseph Stalin in "Young Stalin." Georgian-French helmer Géla Babluani ("13 Tzameti," "Money") has signed on to direct the period thriller that is being financed by Len Blavatnik's Access Entertainment, which backed Jonathan Glazer's Oscar-winning Holocaust film "The Zone of Interest" and last year's "Conclave." …

by: BBC

Teenagers being exposed to violent social media content

A BBC investigation has found teenagers are exposed to content about weapons, bullying, murder and abuse on social media platforms.
Wed, May 14, 2025

by: Newsweek

China's state media claims victory after US trade talks

Xi Jinping on Tuesday warned against "bullying and coercion" in his first remarks on the trade war since the weekend's talks.

by: Variety

Media Capital Technologies Backing Financier Head Gear in New Partnership (EXCLUSIVE)

Media Capital Technologies has signed a deal to provide significant investment capital for Head Gear.

Like button almost didn't make it onto Facebook

Because Zuckerberg hated it so much

The article from Fortune, published on May 16, 2025, discusses Mark Zuckerberg's initial disdain for the "Like" button on Facebook. Despite his personal dislike for the feature, which he felt oversimplified user interactions, the "Like" button was introduced in 2009 and became immensely popular, fundamentally changing how users engage with content on the platform. The article highlights how Zuckerberg's reluctance was overridden by the button's potential to increase user engagement and its eventual impact on social media dynamics, illustrating a significant moment in Facebook's history where user experience trumped the founder's vision.

Read the Full Fortune Article at:
https://fortune.com/2025/05/16/like-button-facebook-zuckerberg-hated-it-so-much/