• Tue, May 20, 2025

by: Variety

Upfronts 2025 Takeaways & Report Card: Amazon and Netflix Return Strong, Scripted Programming Purged on Broadcast

Music always plays a large role at the annual TV upfronts, as media buyers, journalists, execs and other attendees are ushered in and out of these showcases to loud playlists — often spun by celebrity DJs.

by: WKAR

Lansing entertainment venues to be managed by Los Angeles-based ASM Global, starting July 1

Lansing leaders say the move is a cost-saving measure aimed at improving operations at the Lansing Center, Jackson Field and the Groesbeck Golf Course.

by: Decider

Will There Be A 'Paul American' Season 2? Everything We Know About Jake Paul and Logan Paul's Reality TV Future

"Global sports and entertainment superstars Jake and Logan Paul pull back the curtain for their latest venture: a family reality TV show," a description of the show reads. In truth, the show is more about highlighting what the fans don't see on social media and showing that while they may be characters, they are also still human.

by: Forbes

Beauty's New Frontier: Social Commerce And The Future Of Retail

What sets today's social commerce apart from earlier digital retail experiments is the sophistication of its underlying technology.

by: WIVB

Attorneys argue social media not legally responsible for Tops shooting

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - Attorneys representing social media companies argued in a Rochester courtroom Tuesday that the sites should not be held legally responsible for the racist mass shooting at Tops that killed 10 Black people on May 14, 2022. The argument was made to the New York Court of Appeals as they seek to […]
  • Wed, May 21, 2025

by: KUTV

Salt Lake City Sponsored | 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: AFP

US opens criminal probe into New York mayoral candidate Cuomo: media

The US Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation of Andrew Cuomo, a Democratic frontrunner in the New York mayoral race, after Republicans accused him of lying to Congress about his actions as governor during the Covid-19 pandemic, US media reported.Republican members of Congress have pushed for the Justice Department to investigate Cuomo, alleging he lied while testifying during a congressional probe into Covid-19 deaths in nursing homes during the pandemic.

by: Axios

New media company "ATM" launches to give executives control of their coverage

A new media company called At The Moment Media (ATM) is launching Tuesday to give executives across the media, entertainment, advertising, publishing and technology industries the ability to pay for cutting-edge video coverage of their executives,

by: wjla

Arlington More Sports | 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: Sportico

NBA Semis Could Boost Stars' Lagging Social Media Presences

The 2025 NBA conference finalists—the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers—are an atypical group of contenders. Only one (the Thunder) is a No. 1 or No. 2 seed, and none have won an NBA championship since the 1970s. They also have stars still in the process of building their profile. None …

by: Deadline

How Range Media Partners Is Weathering The Storm And Disrupting The Industry

Five years ago this August, a handful of the best and brightest agents from CAA and WME stunned the town by abruptly leaving high-profile jobs to start a new company that sought to be a hybrid between the agencies where they grew up,

by: WKRG

Mobile Arena construction begins, once complete could host top-tier entertainment

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — City officials gathered on Wednesday to break ground at the construction site of the Mobile Arena. "It's really never stopped once demolition stopped; I mean, the other contract started moving in, getting ready to do what they need to do," Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said. Construction on the $237 million arena […]

by: news4sanantonio

San Antonio Deposits | 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: Fortune

Big Food's Big Tobacco moment: Arianna Huffington

How the culture is changing on food and health.

by: UPI

TelevisaUnivision, Disney Entertainment partner for distribution deal - UPI.com

Spanish-speaking soccer fans will soon be able to watch the FIFA Club World Cup on Hulu + Live TV as part of a new distribution deal between TelevisaUnivision and Disney Entertainment.

by: news4sanantonio

San Antonio Immigration Reform: Policy vs Humanity | 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: Fortune

25 American states have laws that ban or regulate cellphones in schools

More are coming

by: Deadline

Lino DiSalvo's Mediawan Kids & Family Animated Feature 'Twisted' Draws Buyers For Sola Media - Cannes Market

EXCLUSIVE: Sola Media has sealed a raft of deals at on Twisted, U.S. animator Lino DiSalvo's upcoming animated feature for Mediawan Kids & Family. The film has sold to the Baltics (ACME), CIS (MJM Group),

by: Fortune

Top CD rates today, May 21, 2025

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

by: news4sanantonio

San Antonio Game Center | 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: news4sanantonio

San Antonio City Guide | 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.
  • Thu, May 22, 2025

by: Engadget

News/Media Alliance calls Google's AI Mode 'theft'

The News/Media Alliance took aim at Google today after the tech company's announcement at the I/O showcase that AI Mode will be rolling out to all US search users.

by: news4sanantonio

San Antonio NextGen TV | 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: Mashable

Social media use may cause depression among young people, new study finds

The study's author explains what parents can glean from the data.

by: AFP

'Serious' accident at North Korea warship launch: state media

A major accident occurred at the launch ceremony for a new North Korean naval destroyer, state media reported Thursday, with leader Kim Jong Un calling the mishap a "criminal act".At a ceremony to launch a new 5,000-ton vessel in the eastern port city of Chongjin on Wednesday "a serious accident occurred", the official Korean Central Agency (KCNA) said.

by: Forbes

Retail Media Networks Will Reshape Consumer Purchasing In 2025

Retail media networks are transforming how brands connect with their consumers, and they're doing it at scale.

by: RomaPress

Italian media intensify rumors of Sarri to Roma

Today's Italian media reports link Maurizio Sarri with a move to Roma.The ex-Lazio and Napoli technician is reportedly eager to return to coaching in Serie A.Having been close to Roma in the past, S...

by: NewsNation

Stephen A. Smith on his distrust of the media, Democratic Party

Stephen A. Smith tells NewsNation's "CUOMO" he blames both the media and the Democratic Party for their handling of former President Joe Biden's health amid the recent announcement about his prostate cancer diagnosis. Smith and Chris Cuomo also discuss how much the public should know about a president's health.

by: BBC

Stephen Nolan receives apology in court over social media posts

Social media user says sorry for posts accusing the presenter of sectarianism and inciting violence.

by: Variety

NBA Star Chris Paul and Words + Pictures Launch Joint Venture Ohh Dip!!! Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

NBA all-star Chris Paul and CJ Paul team with documentary studio Words + Pictures to launch joint venture Ohh Dip!!! Entertainment.

by: fox17online

Entertainment News: May 22, 2025

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

by: Patch

Cranberry Offering Discounts For Multiple Entertainment Attractions

Cranberry can save you money at a host of entertainment destinations this year. Get the details here.

by: WGME

Senate staffer who filmed sex tape in hearing room tried to 'entertain' himself: report

A former Senate staffer who was filmed having sex in the Hart Senate Office Building in 2023 told New York Magazine he did so due to feeling "bored" at his job.

by: ThePrint

DTH services liable to pay service and entertainment tax: SC

New Delhi, May 22 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that state legislatures and Parliament can levy entertainment tax and service tax respectively on DTH services provided to consumers. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and N Kotiswar Singh said broadcast was a service and liable to service tax imposed by Parliament and […]

by: wjla

Arlington Text | 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: MLB

Hendriks addresses threats made to himself, family on social media

Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks posted on his Instagram story Thursday morning that he's received death threats in the wake of his recent on-field performance. "Threats against my life and my wife's life are horrible and cruel," Hendriks wrote in his post. "You need help. Comments telling me to commit

by: wjla

Arlington Obituaries | 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: Variety

Netflix Sets Interactive Reality Series 'House of Streams,' Where Streamers and Content Creators Battle for Bitcoin (EXCLUSIVE)

Netflix has set 'House of Streams,' an interactive series that merges traditional unscripted television with the world of online content creation.

by: news4sanantonio

San Antonio Special Session | 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: wjla

Arlington Baltimore Ravens | 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.
  • Fri, May 23, 2025

by: Parade

Jill Duggar Shares Life Update Following Social Media Hiatus

The mother-of-three is providing fans with an update after taking a social media hiatus.

by: WGME

Trove of documents suggests Facebook suppressed far-right news organizations

WASHINGTON (SBG) - In the wake of racial justice protests last summer after the murder of George Floyd, some employees at Facebook were filled with frustration that articles from conservative news sites that labeled protesters as "rioters" and "criminals" were allowed to spread through Facebook news feeds. Caption: Trove of documents suggest Facebook suppressed far-right organizations (SBG)

by: Reuters

Exclusive-FTC probes Media Matters over Musk's X boycott claims, document shows

(Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has demanded documents from Media Matters about possible coordination with other media watchdogs accused by Elon Musk of helping orchestrate advertiser boycotts of X, according to a document seen by Reuters on Thursday. The civil investigative demand seen by Reuters seeks information about Matters' communications with other groups that evaluate misinformation and hate speech in social , including a World Federation of Advertisers initiative called Global Alliance for Responsible . The probe marks an escalation in U.S. government scrutiny of whether groups like Matters helped advertisers coordinate to pull ad dollars from X after Musk bought the social site formerly known as Twitter in 2022.

by: Insider

Trump's attorney general sold millions in Trump Media stock on 'Liberation Day'

Pam Bondi sold her stock in Trump Media on April 2, the same day Trump announced a slew of new tariffs that sent the market tumbling.

by: VentureBeat

Banijay Asia and Nodwin Gaming form strategic partnership for esports, games and youth entertainment in India

Banijay Asia and Nodwin Gaming announced a strategic partnership to revolutionize esports, gaming and youth entertainment in India.

by: Impacts

The Role of AI and Streaming Technology in Shaping the Future of Online Entertainment

As the global appetite for digital content grows, the backbone of online entertainment is being reshaped by emerging technologies. From advanced AI to seamless content delivery mechanisms, the tech behind streaming platforms is evolving rapidly. Platforms focused on listing and categorizing movie content—such as this read more here—are also embracing tech innovations to deliver optimized […]

by: Impacts

Atlas IPTV Australia: Revolutionizing Your Entertainment Experience

In today's fast-evolving digital world, traditional cable TV is increasingly giving way to innovative streaming solutions. Among these, IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) stands out as a flexible and cost-effective alternative. If you are in Australia and looking for a high-quality IPTV service, Atlas IPTV Australia is rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about providers. Offering […]

by: BBC

Stalker flew to Bali to find social media influencer, police say

Rob Keating, 39, is found guilty of two counts of stalking after pursuing a social media influencer.

Upfronts 2025 Takeaways & Report Card: Amazon and Netflix Return Strong, Scripted Programming Purged on Broadcast

Music always plays a large role at the annual TV upfronts, as media buyers, journalists, execs and other attendees are ushered in and out of these showcases to loud playlists — often spun by celebrity DJs.
The article from MSN discusses the key takeaways and report card from the Upfronts 2025 presentations, focusing on the major players in the television and streaming industry. Amazon and Netflix are highlighted for their strong performances, with Amazon showcasing a robust lineup of new and returning series, while Netflix emphasized its global reach and diverse content offerings. In contrast, traditional broadcast networks are undergoing a significant shift, with a noticeable purge of scripted programming in favor of more cost-effective unscripted shows and sports content. This strategic pivot is driven by the need to adapt to changing viewer preferences and the competitive landscape dominated by streaming giants. The article also touches on the advertising strategies and technological innovations presented by various companies, indicating a dynamic and evolving media environment.

Read the Full Variety Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/upfronts-2025-takeaways-report-card-amazon-and-netflix-return-strong-scripted-programming-purged-on-broadcast/ar-AA1F9NDa

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