Thu, June 5, 2025

by: Semafor

Trump holds phone call with Xi, Chinese media says

The call comes a day after US President Trump called the Chinese leader 'extremely hard to make a deal with' in a social media post.

by: ABC

Trump and China's Xi spoke on the phone, Chinese state media reports

President Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the phone on Thursday, according to Chinese state media.

by: BBC

BBC Spotlight NI wins Amnesty Media Award

The BBC won the award for a documentary about the murder of showjumper Katie Simpson.

by: bjpenn

Anatoly Malykhin entertains idea of potential transition to wrestling after MMA career | BJPenn.com

Anatoly Malykhin continues his reign as ONE Championship's two-division MMA titleholder while exploring potential future opportunities.

by: NewsNation

Impressionist Matt Friend riffs on politics, Cuomo brothers

"I love comedy. I've always loved the history of show business and entertainment," Matt Friend says of his meteoric rise.
Wed, June 4, 2025

by: rnz

Run It Straight turns brute force into entertainment, with fatal consequences

As pulverising hits flood social media, the spectacle is also drawing criticism for glorifying "harmful forms of masculinity".

by: AFP

Brazil's top court tackles social media regulation

Brazil's Supreme Court resumed a long-awaited review of social media regulation Wednesday in a groundbreaking case for Latin America on the spread of fake news and hate speech.After a months-long pause, the court resumed its interrogation of four cases that focus on the accountability of online platforms for illegal content posted by users.

by: WLBT

WLBT, Gray Media bolsters broadcast partnership with the New Orleans Saints

Gray Media and the New Orleans Saints have signed a 5-year extension to their long-standing broadcast partnership with local affiliates like WLBT-TV through the conclusion of the 2029 NFL season

by: ESPN

Rory defends snubbing media, cites 'weird week'

Rory McIlroy defended his decision not to speak to the media at the PGA Championship, saying he was upset about news leaking about his driver during what was already a "weird week."

by: WAFB

New Orleans Saints sign 5-year extension with Gray Media

Deal kicks off with 3 preseason games starting Aug. 10 on WAFB

by: Patch

Danvers Essex Tech's 'The Larkin' Entertainment License Approved With Conditions

The Danvers Select Board placed some key restrictions on how often the new Larkin Center can be used for non-school events.

by: CoinTelegraph

South Korean media firm to raise $500M for Bitcoin treasury

In a move emulating Japan's Metaplanet, K Wave Media signed a $500 million securities deal to support its Bitcoin-focused corporate treasury strategy.

by: OPB

Federal funding for OPB and public media is at extreme risk. Here's what you can do.

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: Deadline

Meet Yoshihiro Shimamura: The Lowkey Film & TV Investor Set On Changing Japan's Entertainment Industry For The Better

EXCLUSIVE: With businesses spanning across broadcasting, real estate, the space industry and consulting, Japanese investor Yoshihiro Shimamura has expanded his portfolio over the last few years to include international film production. He is also a major shareholder in two Japanese television businesses TV Tokyo and Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings as well as in

by: MarketWatch

Can media-company spinoffs of brands like CNN and CNBC be good for investors? Here's what history tells us.

Recent corporate media spinoffs have been a mixed bag, with many failing due to the way they were set up, Wall Street analysts say.

by: WHIO

Opening date set for new bar with 'old school entertainment' at former Moeller Brew Barn space

A new bar featuring different "old school entertainment" options will open its doors in Dayton later this month.

by: Fortune

Federal judge tells Florida it can't enforce social media ban for kids

While legal challenge continues

by: BBC

Liverpool news: Caoimhin Kelleher posts emotional social media goodbye

Liverpool news: Caoimhin Kelleher posts emotional social media goodbye
Tue, June 3, 2025

by: OPB

President's update: Federal funding for public media is at extreme risk

A message from OPB President and CEO Rachel Smolkin

by: Parade

Post Malone To Open Entertainment Venue in Nashville

The 'I Had Some Help' singer is the latest star to open a venue in the country capitol.

by: Reuters

New Orleans jail escapee posts social media video proclaiming innocence

Antoine Massey is one of two fugitives still at large from the May 16 jailbreak, when 10 inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center. "I'm asking for help from the world, from ... Donald Trump," the man says in the video, identifying himself as Massey.

by: HuffPost

Popular Kids Entertainer Says She'll Risk Her Career To Stand Up For Children In Gaza

Ms. Rachel sparked controversy last month when a 3-year-old girl from Gaza who lost her legs in an airstrike danced and sang in one of her videos.

by: WSMV

Post Malone to open massive entertainment venue in Nashville

The 26,000 square feet will feature six bars, three stages, a full-service dining room, and a rooftop.

by: Jerry

Red Sox rumors: Rival GM urges Boston to 'entertain' 2 star trades

Rumors are swirling after one rival general manager urges the Boston Red Sox to trade away two of its stars before the deadline.

by: Townhall

Watch Comedian Tim Dillion Obliterate This CNN Reporter Over the 2024 Election

by: fox17online

Entertainment News: June 3, 2025

Get caught up on the latest in Hollywood, technology, and more with FOX 17 Morning Mix's Entertainment News.

by: MLive

House Republican introduces impeachment articles against Jocelyn Benson

The impeachment threat follows House Republicans holding Benson in contempt for not releasing all subpoenaed election training materials.

by: Eurogamer

Tales of Kenzera studio's next project is a horror game about corruption in the entertainment industry with a star-studded cast

Surgent Studios, the developer behind Tales of Kenzera: Zau, has revealed its next game, which will be published by Palworld's Pocketpair.

by: Forbes

Short Form Dramas Become Bigger Part Of The Entertainment Industry

SpoonLabs launched their streaming platform Vigloo in July 2024 offering short form content from Korea, Japan and the U.S.

by: BBC

Red stripe on rural lane sparks social media storm

Residents of a Jersey parish are upset over a bright red stripe painted on a rural lane for safety.

by: Deadline

Inside The Collapse Of Yale Entertainment: Creditors Out Over $50 Million Following Failed Attempt At Restructuring

Yale Entertainment has gone bankrupt, leaving creditors out $50 million after a failed restructuring. A look at what went wrong and what's next.

by: KUTV

Salt Lake City Offbeat | 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: PBS

NewsNight Minnesota | HYPE Crew at NAMAC | Season 2001 | Episode 28

TPT's Hype crew talks with youth media art makers at a recent National Alliance for...
Mon, June 2, 2025

by: KFVS12

Construction moving fast on Carbondale's new Downtown Entertainment and Events Plaza

The effort to support Carbondale's local music scene is moving at a rapid pace.

by: Jerry

Golden Knights rumors: Vegas 'entertaining calls' on depth defenseman

The Golden Knights appear to be in the market looking for a defenseman following their second-round exit from the NHL playoffs.

by: Reuters

Mattel is combining film and television units to create Mattel Studios

Toy maker Mattel is combining its film and television units to form Mattel Studios, it said on Monday, as the company seeks to produce entertainment driven by its brands and potentially repeat the commercial success of the "Barbie" movie.

by: fox17online

Entertainment News: June 2, 2025

Get caught up on the latest in Hollywood, technology, and more with FOX 17 Morning Mix's Entertainment News.

by: WAVY

PPD: Man wanted for threatening bodily harm on social media

Investigators with the Portsmouth Police Department are requesting the public's assistance in locating a man wanted for making a series of threats involving bodily harm on social media.

by: ThePrint

MAAC Leads India's Creative AI Revolution with Mega Student Training Drive

NewsVoir New Delhi [India], June 2: MAAC, a premier institute and a pioneer in high-end 3D animation, VFX training, gaming, and multimedia and a training brand of Aptech Limited, has recently concluded its landmark five-day training initiative on Digital Content Creation using Gen AI design tools at the Sri Satya Sai Auditorium, New Delhi. This [ ]

by: HuffPost

NeNe Leakes Hosts An Entertaining Talk Show. Here's What Would Make It Better.

The reality star's YouTube show features her famous friends and other celebrities but a few things need tweaks.

by: Deadline

Peacock Series 'The Paper' & 'Copenhagen Test' Underpin Corus Entertainment's 2025/26 Slate

Corus Entertainment is leaning heavily into its long-standing content agreement for Peacock programming in its 2025/26 slate. The Canadian broadcaster and streamer's networks W and Showcase are getting several shows from Peacock and Sky, both of which sit in the NBCUniversal stable. Streaming service Stacktv will have all the titles, whose launch dates are currently

by: Fortune

Best CD rates today, June 2, 2025

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

by: Variety

Sony Pictures Renews Multi-Year beIN Media Group Pact for MENA, Turkey (EXCLUSIVE)

Doha-based beIN Media Group has inked a multi-year extension with Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), locking down exclusive content rights across the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey. The renewed agreement gives beIN first and second window rights to SPE's film slate and television series following theatrical releases. Content will roll out across beIN's channels,
Sun, June 1, 2025

by: MLive

Festival of Flags brings carnival rides, entertainment to Davison

"We've been doing it over 80 years," said Jessica Brown, executive director of the Davison Area Chamber of Commerce. "We have some amazing entertainment and comedy festival Friday night just keeps growing in popularity."

by: Variety

Andrea Mitchell on Rebuilding Faith in the News Media: 'Trust Is the Coin of the Realm, and We Have to Be the Gold Standard'

Peabody Awards recipient veteran journalist Andrea Mitchell calls the honor "the ultimate recognition in our profession."

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San Antonio SA Living | 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.
Sat, May 31, 2025

by: ABC

AI influencers compete for followers and brand deals on social media

Artificial intelligence is successfully gobbling up corners of the social media influencer market, and making very real money.

by: CNN

Trump's Domestic War Media, Law, and Higher Ed in the Crosshairs | CNN Politics

Michael Smerconish breaks down President Donald Trump's campaign against core U.S. institutions at home. In his second term, he's targeting legacy media, elite universities, and major law firms with lawsuits, executive orders, and funding threats. Critics argue these battles are less about reform and more about retribution. With outlets settling and universities under financial siege, the long-term impact on democratic safeguards is growing. Smerconish explores how Trump's personal crusade is reshaping America's pillars of accountability.

MAAC Leads India's Creative AI Revolution with Mega Student Training Drive

NewsVoir New Delhi [India], June 2: MAAC, a premier institute and a pioneer in high-end 3D animation, VFX training, gaming, and multimedia and a training brand of Aptech Limited, has recently concluded its landmark five-day training initiative on Digital Content Creation using Gen AI design tools at the Sri Satya Sai Auditorium, New Delhi. This [ ]

MAAC, a leading Indian institution in visual effects, animation, gaming, and digital design, has launched a comprehensive training program to equip its students with skills in Creative AI, aiming to position them at the forefront of India's creative industry. The initiative, which began on May 20, 2024, includes a series of workshops, webinars, and hands-on sessions led by industry experts, focusing on the integration of AI in creative processes. MAAC's CEO, Pravir Arora, emphasized the importance of adapting to technological advancements to stay competitive, highlighting that the training will cover AI applications in various domains such as visual effects, animation, and gaming, thereby enhancing students' employability and creative capabilities.

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