• Wed, June 18, 2025

by: TheWrap

Versant Taps NBCUniversal's Jessica Kurdali as Talent Strategy SVP

The longtime NBC News and MSNBC executive will lead talent management, recruitment and development across news, sports and entertainment

by: Parade

DWTS Pro Posts Heartbreaking 5-Word Message on Social Media

She had a hard time over the weekend.

by: ABC

Trump responds to Boulder attack in social media post, seizes on suspect's immigration status

President Donald Trump responded for the first time to the attack against a crowd of pro-Israel demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado.

by: BBC

Gambling and social media abuse of athletes - what is going on?

BBC Sport looks at what is going on with the relationship between gambling, tennis, women in sport and online abuse.

by: AFP

US to screen social media of foreign students for anti-American content

Foreigners seeking to study in the United States will be required to make public their social media profiles to allow screening for anti-American content under new State Department guidelines released Wednesday.To facilitate the screening, student visa applicants will be asked to adjust the privacy settings on all their social media profiles to "public," the official said.

by: WMUR

US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts

The U.S. State Department says it's restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but says all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for review

by: KTTV

Long Beach approves public drinking in downtown 'entertainment zone'

Long Beach joins Santa Monica in launching a new "entertainment zone" where alcohol rules will be loosened.

by: WGME

New York lawmakers pass bill requiring social media warning labels

The New York Legislature passed a bill that targets "addictive" features on social media with warning labels.

by: Deadline

Producer-Writer Adam Stein Signs With Innovative Artists Entertainment

EXCLUSIVE: Adam Stein, recently an executive producer on Max's Our Flag Means Death, has signed with Innovative Artists Entertainment for representation. Stein's other recent credits include consulting producer on The Last Thing He Told Me, for Apple TV+, and co-executive producer on Max's Tokyo Vice and Apple's See. He was previously a consulting producer on

by: Variety

James Vanderbilt's Thriller 'Nuremberg,' Starring Russell Crowe, Rami Malek and Michael Shannon, Lands at Sony Pictures Classics

Sony Pictures Classics has acquired rights to James Vanderbilt's thriller "Nuremberg," starring Rami Malek, Russell Crowe and Michael Shannon.

by: Reuters

Analysis-Australia's teen social media ban faces a new wildcard: teenagers

SYDNEY (Reuters) -When 13-year-old Jasmine Elkin tried out the age-checking software Australia might use to ban children and teenagers from social media, she was surprised some products could identify a person's age to the month - but she still doubts it will work. Elkin's view echoes one of the main concerns of child protection advocates, tech firms and even the trial organisers about the technology Australia hopes will enable the world's first national social ban for under-16s: the software works, they say, but young people will find a way around it. From December, social companies like Meta's Facebook and Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok will face a fine of as much as A$49.5 million ($32.17 million) if they fail to take what the law calls "reasonable steps" to block younger users in an effort to protect their mental and physical health.

by: Deadline

NALIP Media Summit Sets 2025 Program: John Leguizamo, Cristela Alonzo, Eugenio Derbez & Kate Del Castillo Among Speakers

EXCLUSIVE: The National Association of Latino Independent Producers has set its key speakers for the 2025 Media Summit: John Leguizamo, Cristela Alonzo, Eugenio Derbez, Kate Del Castillo, Cristo Fernandez,

by: Variety

Village Roadshow Entertainment Group Library, Including 'Matrix,' 'Ocean's Eleven' Movies, Acquired by Alcon

Alcon Media Group has won its $417.5 million bid to acquire the film library of Village Roadshow Entertainment Group. The spans 108 films, including the dozens of pictures the company co-produced and co-financed in association with Warner Brothers Pictures since 1997, such as "Mad Max: Fury Road," the "Ocean's Eleven" series, "The Matrix" trilogy, "Joker,"

by: AFP

Musk's X sues to block New York social media transparency law

Elon Musk's X Corp. has filed a lawsuit challenging a New York state law that requires social media companies to report how they moderate hate speech and disinformation.The New York law requires social media companies with over $100 million in annual revenue to submit semiannual reports detailing how they define and moderate hate speech, racism, extremism, disinformation and harassment.

by: Variety

TV Academy Sticks Up for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Even as Some Major Media Companies Take the Pathetic, Spineless Route

It's been quite stunning and disappointing to see the cowardice among major businesses that in recent months have turned their back on diversity, equity and inclusion. You know, the idea that all are welcome and should be treated fairly, with decency and respect. That people's differences should be tolerated and valued. That communities that have

by: Deadline

'M3GAN's Violet McGraw Signs With Linden Entertainment

EXCLUSIVE: Violet McGraw, star of the M3GAN franchise from Universal and Blumhouse/Atomic Monster, has signed with Linden Entertainment for representation. In the original sci-fi horror film, released in 2023, McGraw plays Cady James, a young girl who, after tragically losing her parents in a car accident, is sent to live with her aunt Gemma (Allison

by: Deadline

Village Roadshow Entertainment Group's Film Library Acquired By Alcon For $417M+

Alcon Media Group LLC has won its $417.5 million bid to acquire Village Roadshow Entertainment Group's library of 108 feature film titles. The deal includes Village Roadshow's entire library of intellectual properties, distribution rights and cash flows. Village Roadshow's library includes rights and royalties to the motion pictures that the company co-produced and co-financed in association
  • Thu, June 19, 2025

by: Tennessean

Bonnaroo cancellation prompts social media backlash, petition for 100% refunds

The fallout continues after bad weather, mud and floods washed out Bonnaroo 2025, sending campers home three days before it was supposed to end.

by: HuffPost

Bob Costas Denounces Mainstream Media For Folding To Trump

Outlets "have to pretend that there's always two sides to this," Costas observed. "There really isn't two sides to much of what Donald Trump represents."

by: Zawya

The Luxury Media Group secures exclusive partnership rights at Yas Marina during Race Weekend 2025

This partnership marks a significant milestone in the company's commitment to delivering unparalleled and innovative high-impact media solutions

by: WXYZ

International student visas to resume with new social media vetting

Resumed visa applications may face delays as expanded social media vetting aims to bolster national security measures.

by: TPM

Tina Smith Calls Out Mike Lee's Rancid Social Media Posts

A lot of things happened. Here are some of the things. This is TPM's Morning Memo. Sign up for the email version....

by: fox17online

Entertainment News: June 19, 2025

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

by: Time

What to Know About New Social Media Screening for Student Visas

Applicants will be required to make their social media profiles "public" and will be screened for "hostile attitudes" toward the U.S., new State Department guidance says.

by: Variety

Canadian Media Myths Debunked With Bell Media Chief Sean Cohan

Bell Media chief Sean Cohan discusses the opportunity he sees to expand the company's profile in global media on Variety podcast 'Strictly Business.'

by: TheWrap

The Big Picture: Streaming and Social Media Climb Amid Traditional Media's Slow-Motion Breakdown

The headlines all point toward the decline of linear and traditional models, with the nagging question of whether new means of distribution can pick up the slack

by: Forbes

'F1: The Movie' Is An Entertaining, But Formulaic Summer Blockbuster

Brad Pitt is an over-the-hill racer with hopefully enough left in the tank to train a rookie driver in the new film from Joseph Kosinski ('Top Gun: Maverick')

by: BBC

Zoos much more than entertainment, say industry leaders

Wildlife industry conference follows new government legislation to raise standards in the sector.

by: Newsweek

Tom Thibodeau Breaks Silence on Knicks Exit With Social Media Debut

Former New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau breaks his silence on firing with his first-ever social media post on X.

by: Townhall

Mainstream Media Still Spreading Falsehoods About Aid for Gaza and Attacks on Palestinians

Mainstream media misreports on Gaza aid, fueling misinformation and bias against Israel.

by: WGME

US imposes new social media scrutiny on international students seeking visas

New scrutiny is being rolled out for international students who want to study in the United States.

by: Forbes

Netflix Expands Offline With Fan-Fueled Entertainment Concept

This year, Netflix is opening an offline concept, marking a new chapter by entering the physical space in a move to expand beyond streaming and become a lifestyle brand.

by: Variety

'Tourette,' 'Password' Win Big at Conecta Fiction & Entertainment 2025 Pitching Sessions

Spain's Conecta Fiction & Entertainment wrapped its pitching sessions this week, awarding prizes to projects from across Europe and the Americas.

by: BBC

Scotland's papers: Robotics revolution and pet racket exposed

A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
  • Fri, June 20, 2025

by: ABC7

Documentary celebrates life, talent of legendary Las Vegas entertainer Danny Gans

Singer, comedian, impressionist Danny Gans shows sold out night after night in Las Vegas for years. Gans died at the height of his fame. Now, his son is looking at his father's life in a new documentary.

by: 7NEWS

Hollywood icon announces huge partnership with Aussie sport

'We want to make sure that we put you everywhere in the world so that everybody knows about you.'

by: CNN

GOP senator deletes inflammatory social media posts about Minnesota shootings

Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee on Tuesday deleted a series of inflammatory social media posts from over the weekend in which he reacted to the shooting deaths of Minnesota state representatives, prompting a confrontation with the state's Democratic US senator.

by: BBC

'The abuse never stops' - Lionesses to avoid social media

Alessia Russo and some of her England team-mates will not use social media during Euro 2025 because online abuse can be "really damaging."

by: Deadline

Patrick Whitesell's WTSL Adds Longtime Endeavor Exec Jason Lublin As President And Partner

Jason Lublin has left Endeavor after a two-decade run and will join Patrick Whitesell's WTSL as president and partner. Most recently CFO at Endeavor, Lublin will now work closely with Whitesell to expand WTSL's investment strategy as it seeks emerging companies to champion across media,

by: Biography

Tyler Perry Built an Entertainment Empire. A New Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Threatens to Topple It

Writer, actor, and director Tyler Perry created the Madea character and is known for many movies and TV shows. Read about his son, net worth, studio, and more.

by: wjla

Arlington Pay It Forward | 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: TheBlast

WNBA Champion Weighs In On Criticism Angel Reese Receives From Social Media Users

In an interview, a WNBA champion praised Angel Reese and defended her against the online hate from troll accounts.

by: Forbes

You Are Not A Journalist: The Diddy Trial And Credible Media

As the Diddy trial continues to make headlines, the rise of cosplay journalism driven by content creators sharing unsubstantiated claims is eroding trustworthy news.

by: wjla

Arlington Back To School | 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.
  • Sat, June 21, 2025

by: WESH

World-class sports complex with entertainment arenas could soon open in Marion County

The site plan includes almost all sports fields for football, soccer, baseball, lacrosse and polo.

by: Bulinews

Bayern qualify for Round of 16 after entertaining win over Boca Juniors

Bayern started the competition with a statement 10-0 victory over Auckland City, but this is considered their first big test for multiple reasons. Boca's aggressive approach, the raucous atmosphere ...

by: RepublicWorld

Has Chunky Panday Converted To Christianity? Pastor Blesses His Daughter Ananya Panday

Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) A video has surfaced online in which renowned actors Chunky Panday, Aditya Pancholi and comedian Sunil Pal were seen at a Christian missionary.

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Speaking of Nebraska: Flooding Impact

The impact of severe flooding in Nebraska

TV Academy Sticks Up for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Even as Some Major Media Companies Take the Pathetic, Spineless Route

It's been quite stunning and disappointing to see the cowardice among major businesses that in recent months have turned their back on diversity, equity and inclusion. You know, the idea that all are welcome and should be treated fairly, with decency and respect. That people's differences should be tolerated and valued. That communities that have

The Television Academy has reaffirmed its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by continuing its partnership with the consultancy firm Deloitte, as announced in a statement on June 21, 2023. This decision comes in response to criticisms from some members who felt that the focus on DEI initiatives was overshadowing the core mission of recognizing television excellence. Despite the backlash, the Academy emphasized the importance of these initiatives in fostering a more inclusive industry, highlighting ongoing efforts such as mentorship programs, diverse hiring practices, and educational workshops aimed at promoting equity within the television community.

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