• Sun, May 25, 2025

by: CNN

The First Lady says AI is the future of publishing. It's already happening | CNN Business

Melania Trump's choice to put AI and its use in media creation on a bigger stage hints at the bigger role AI may soon play in creating news articles and videos while raising questions about whether media jobs will survive the change.

by: Oregonian

Fact checking right-wing media's new narrative about George Floyd and Derek Chauvin

A Minnesota Star Tribune analysis found this counternarrative is shaped by reports from conservative media stars like Tucker Carlson, Ben Shapiro and others.

by: Truthout

Press Freedom Group Threatens to Sue Paramount If Company Settles With Trump

The Freedom of the Press Foundation notified company executives that a settlement "could amount to a bribe."

by: KUTV

Salt Lake City Features | 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: Variety

Military & Veterans Entertainment Awards Honor PMC Vice Chair Gerry Byrne for Leadership in Media

The inaugural Military & Veterans Entertainment Awards has bestowed its leadership in media honor on PMC vice chair Gerry Byrne. The Marine Corps veteran has been active for decades in building bridges between military communities and media and entertainment business hubs. The event was held May 24 at the Beverly Wilshire hotel in Beverly Hills.

by: Semafor

Inside the identity crisis in anti-woke media

Donald Trump has taken their positions on many of their favored issues, but is pursuing their goals with the illiberal tactics they'd abhorred.
  • Mon, May 26, 2025

by: KSL

From flooded stages to camels: Tuacahn celebrates 30 years of entertainment in southern Utah

Tuacahn Center for the Arts is celebrating 30 years of bringing theater to life in southern Utah with unforgettable moments like flooded stages, live nativity scenes with real camels and school buses driving onstage with a singing cast.

by: dw

Words matter for supporting media freedom

Are multilateral initiatives for media freedom effective or mere rhetoric? Researchers asked journalists working in challenging media environments for their opinions about the Media Freedom Coalition.

by: Fortune

Best CD rates today, May 26, 2025

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

by: WHIO

Video surfaces on social media after fight injures 1 at local Church's Chicken

A teenager was taken to the hospital after a fight outside of a restaurant in Dayton.

by: Salon

The privatization of media and the death of public interest

Democracy dies when billionaires own and threaten media

by: ThePrint

SC refuses to entertain plea of Vidarbha Hockey Association for recognition

New Delhi, May 26 (PTI) Hockey is an Olympic sport and there can be only one association from a state under the existing regulations, the Supreme Court said on Monday as it refused to entertain the Vidarbha Hockey Association's plea seeking recognition. A vacation bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Dipankar Datta allowed the [ ]

by: People

President Trump Calls Biden Administration 'Scum' in Heated Memorial Day Message

President Donald Trump went off on Joe Biden's administration in a Memorial Day post that railed against "monsters who want our country to go to hell"

by: Engadget

Texas is getting ready to ban social media for anyone under 18

A Texas bill banning minors from using social media by requiring age verification on platforms is picking up steam.

by: Reuters

Trump Media to raise $3 billion to spend on cryptocurrencies, FT reports

Trump Media aims to raise $2 billion in fresh equity and $1 billion more through a convertible bond, the report said. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The company behind Truth Social, a streaming and social media platform, has been exploring potential mergers and acquisitions as it aims to diversify into financial services.

by: KTXL

Sacramento news media icon Stan Atkinson dies

(FOX40.COM) Sacramento news icon Stan Atkinson died on Sunday. Family confirmed that Atkinson, who was 92 years old, died around 4:30 a.m. Atkinson worked at KCRA and KOVR in a career that spanned nearly 40 years until his retirement in 1999. The family said it would not be holding a public memorial service.

by: wjla

Arlington Health | 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: Impacts

Designing a Pool for Entertainment: Building the Ultimate Social Space

A pool is more than simply a place to cool off in the summer; it can become the focal point of your house, a thriving social center where friends and family can meet, celebrate, and relax. Choosing the ideal size and shape is only one aspect of designing a pool with entertainment in mind; another [ ]

by: RepublicWorld

Devara Part 1: Saif Ali Khan Creates Havoc As Villain Bhaira In Jr NTR-Janhvi Kapoor Starrer

Koratala Siva has released a teaser showcasing Saif Ali Khan's first look in his Telugu debut film, Devara Part 1. The teaser was shared on the official social media accounts of Devara's social team and Janhvi Kapoor.

by: People

Kevin Jonas Reveals He Started Seeing a Therapist to Cope with the 'Jarring' Highs and Lows of His Career (Exclusive)

The show tells a nonlinear tale of two lovers, a novelist named Jamie (played by Nick) and an actress named Cathy (played by Adrienne Warren), as they explore the beginning, middle, and ultimate end of their relationship through song.

by: wjla

Arlington D.C. United | 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: Reuters

North Korea detains officials over warship accident, state media says

SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea has detained shipyard officials responsible for a recent major accident during the launch of a new warship, state media said on Sunday. The failed launch that crippled the 5,000-tonne warship was witnessed by leader Kim Jong Un who said the accident damaged the country's dignity and vowed to punish those found responsible. The mishap likely occurred in front of a large crowd at the northeastern port of Chongjin, increasing the public humiliation for Kim who tried to show off military might, experts say.
  • Tue, May 27, 2025

by: Newsd

Between Two Screens: The New Phase of Prime-Time Entertainment in India

It's a typical summer evening in India. An IPL match is on, and a family is gathered around the television. But not everyone's eyes are on the big screen.

by: CoinTelegraph

Trump Media Group denies it's raising $3B for crypto buys: Report

Trump Media and Technology Group has rebuffed a report that it's planning to raise $3 billion to purchase Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

by: MassLive

Southwick Town Meeting tackled 28 articles on warrant

The auditorium at Southwick Regional School was packed Tuesday for Town Meeting to decide on 28 articles on the warrant.

by: ThePrint

ThinkinkPicturez Ltd Appoints Chetan Chauhan as CEO to Spearhead Major Expansion in Indian Entertainment Sector, with more Focused on Regional Content

NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 27: ThinkinkPicturez Ltd., a dynamic and fast-growing name in India's entertainment landscape, is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Chetan Chauhan as its new Chief Executive Officer. This strategic leadership move comes as the company embarks on a major expansion into regional cinema and high-value content creation across India. [ ]

by: Impacts

Making the Most of Short-Form Content: Why Downloading Shorts Matters

The internet has changed the way we consume media and nowhere is that more apparent than in the rise of short-form video

by: OPB

Federal funding for public media is facing threats. Here's why that matters.

Joined with member support, federal funding plays a critical role in helping OPB provide universal access to factual information especially in often overlooked rural communities.

by: gadgets360

WhatsApp Web Could Get a New 'Chat Media Hub' Upgrade

WhatsApp will soon let users sort all media received by date or size, and select multiple files to delete, forward, or download them.

by: Politico

Trump team orders stop to new student visa interviews, as it weighs expanding social media vetting

The directive came in a Tuesday cable obtained by POLITICO.

by: Variety

RLJE Films and Shudder Buy Found-Footage Horror Film 'House on Eden' From Social Media Stars Kris Collins and Celina Myers (EXCLUSIVE)

RLJE Films and Shudder have acquired global rights to "House on Eden," the feature debut of social media stars Kris Collins and Celina Myers. The filmmakers are content creators, best known as KallMeKris and CelinaSpookyBoo on social media,

by: Kotaku

PlayStation's Days of Play Brings Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, NBA 2K25 & More To PS Plus

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is hitting PS Plus alongside NBA 2K25 and a Destiny 2 takeover in June

by: Reuters

US halts new student visa interviews as it weighs social media vetting, Politico reports

The Trump administration has ordered a halt to new student visa interviews as it considers requiring foreign students to undergo social media vetting as part of their application to study in the United States, Politico reported on Tuesday, citing a diplomatic cable.

by: Forbes

Trump Media's $2.5B Bitcoin Bet: Will Others Follow?

Companies like TMTG will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cryptocurrency adoption and regulation.

by: MyNewsLA

8th Annual Women in Entertainment Summit Set for Skirball Center - MyNewsLA.com

Women in Entertainment will host its eighth annual summit next month at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, the organization announced Tuesday. The daylong event will bring together prominent voices across film, television, media and technology for panels exploring key issues shaping the future of the entertainment industry, according to the organization. Confirmed speakers [ ]

by: Fortune

Trump Media group announces plan to establish $2.5 billion Bitcoin treasury

The Bitcoin will be used to create a dedicated corporate treasury.

by: purewow

The Top Trends Our Readers Will Be Shopping This Summer

We asked PureWow readers which trends they were most looking forward to wearing this summer. Here are the top six they're shopping for.

by: CNBC

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Trump Media, Salesforce, Tesla, AMC Entertainment and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

by: Variety

'One-Punch Man' Season 3 Rights Secured by Viz Media for Multiple Territories (EXCLUSIVE)

Viz Media, a leading manga and anime platform, has acquired the rights to "One-Punch Man" Season 3, as the satirical superhero series prepares for its anticipated return. The deal encompasses theatrical,

by: Forbes

The In-Store Advantage Of Retail Media Networks

There's no better way to convert digital discovery to in-store purchases than by sparking recognition and allowing shoppers to make the connection through to the shelf.

by: Reuters

Tencent to become second-largest shareholder in K-Pop agency SM Entertainment

SEOUL (Reuters) -China's Tencent is expected to become the second-largest shareholder of major K-Pop agency SM Entertainment, according to a South Korean filing on Tuesday. South Korea's Hybe said in a regulatory filing that it plans to sell its 2.2 million shares in SM Entertainment to Tencent Music Entertainment for 243 billion won ($177 million) on May 30. The 9.7% stake would make Tencent the second-largest shareholder in SM , after the 42% controlling stake held by Kakao Corp and affiliate Kakao , according to an SM filing.

by: ThePrint

Discover All Entertainment Updates with Filmydrip: The Thrill of Cinema and OTT

VMPL New Delhi [India], May 27: A Hindi website has arrived to provide the latest updates related to movies. It brings the fastest news about new films, whether it's Bollywood news, movie reviews, OTT releases, box office updates, or the latest information on Korean dramas. Show Full Article Filmydrip.com understands and fulfills every need of [ ]

by: wjla

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by: Forbes

Trump's War On The Media Explained: NPR Sues Trump

Trump signed an executive order May 1 to revoke federal funding for NPR and PBS.

by: Variety

HYBE Sells Remaining Stake in K-Pop Rival SM Entertainment for $177 Million

HYBE has sold its remaining 9.38% stake in rival K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment to Tencent Music Entertainment for approximately $177 million.

by: Forbes

The Rise Of Gamers: From Niche Entertainers To Brand Ambassadors

Gaming is no longer an emerging trend it's a cultural mainstay, and creators within this space are shaping digital conversations at scale.

by: Variety

Kathy Bates, 'Nobody Wants This' Producers to Headline 2025 Women in Entertainment Summit (EXCLUSIVE)

The eighth annual Women in Entertainment (WIE) summit has been set for June 17 with Kathy Bates, "Matlock" showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman, and "Nobody Wants This" executive producers Erin and Sara Foster among the headlining speakers. Co-founded by Relativity Ventures' Renee Rossi and Gretchen McCourt, WIE aims to bring together experienced leaders in the

by: Variety

Brazil's Iconic LC Barreto Unveils Two Animated Co-Productions With China's CCTV Animation and New Bruno Barreto Feature

Rio-based LC Barreto has unveiled a trio of new titles, including two animated projects with China's CCTV Animation, a subsidiary of China Media Group, and an upcoming live-action feature from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Bruno Barreto ("Four Days in September").

The First Lady says AI is the future of publishing. It's already happening | CNN Business

Melania Trump's choice to put AI and its use in media creation on a bigger stage hints at the bigger role AI may soon play in creating news articles and videos while raising questions about whether media jobs will survive the change.
The article from CNN dated May 25, 2025, discusses Melania Trump's venture into the audiobook industry using advanced AI technology. It highlights how her AI-generated audiobook, which uses a digital voice clone of her own, has sparked a significant debate about the future of media and the authenticity of content. The piece explores the broader implications of AI in media, including concerns over job displacement for voice actors and the potential for misuse of AI-generated content. It also touches on the positive aspects, such as increased accessibility and the ability to produce content in multiple languages efficiently. The article concludes by noting that while the technology is impressive, it raises important ethical questions that need to be addressed as AI continues to evolve in the media landscape.

Read the Full CNN Article at:
https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/25/tech/melania-trump-audiobook-ai-future-of-media

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