Trump Media reports $238M Q2 loss, pivots to selling $100K subscriptions for early access to Truth Social posts
Trump Media & Technology Group reported a $238 million net loss for Q2 2026, driven by writedowns on its Bitcoin holdings, as the company launches a new revenue
CBS News · +15 outlets
Nicholas Hoult cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's Harry Potter series Season 2
The Superman actor will join the HBO series playing the vain Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, a role originated by Kenneth Branagh in the film adaptatio
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
California AG Bonta open to structural remedies in Paramount-WBD merger lawsuit
California Attorney General Rob Bonta signaled willingness to consider breaking up the companies rather than accept behavioral remedies he calls hard to enforce
Deadline · +9 outlets
National CineMedia acquires elevator ad firm Captivate for $275M
The cinema advertising company expands beyond movie theaters by buying Captivate Holdings, a digital advertising network in elevators and lobbies across North A
Deadline · +2 outlets
Crunchyroll acquires global rights to Makoto Shinkai's next feature film
Sony's anime division will distribute the acclaimed director's untitled eighth feature outside Asia and India, continuing the partnership behind Suzume and Your
Deadline · +14 outlets
Julie Andrews confirms she will not return for The Princess Diaries 3, saying she is retired from on-screen acting
The 90-year-old actress turned down the offer to reprise her role as Queen Clarisse Renaldi, leaving the third installment to focus on Princess Mia.
Variety · +14 outlets
Lionsgate activist investor pushes studio to embrace AI or sell itself
Anson Funds' letter to Lionsgate's board warns the studio risks becoming an AI casualty and calls for a strategic pivot or sale.
The Hollywood Reporter · +5 outlets
CBS Sports says no timetable for Tony Romo's return after DUI arrest
CBS Sports CEO David Berson said the network is still assessing the NFL analyst's future, citing concerns about the network's image and brand.
TheWrap · +14 outlets
ACLU seeks FCC records behind early ABC license renewals
The group is requesting communication materials involving Disney, Jimmy Kimmel, and Trump administration officials related to accelerated license renewals for A
TheWrap · +4 outlets
New visa rules limit foreign journalists to 240-day stays in the US
Changes to US visa regulations impose a 240-day maximum stay for foreign journalists, raising concerns about self-censorship due to the need for regular renewal
Press Gazette · +14 outlets
SNL parts ways with longtime music booker Brian Siedlecki
The music booker, who had been with the show for nearly 30 years starting as an intern in 1996, has left the program.
The Hollywood Reporter · +2 outlets
Disney+ becomes global streaming home of Formula E
Disney will stream Formula E races worldwide on its platform under a new deal, expanding its live sports offerings.
The Walt Disney Company · +14 outlets
SPJ proposes first update to its code of ethics since 2014 for the AI age
The Society of Professional Journalists released proposed revisions to its ethics code addressing challenges posed by artificial intelligence in journalism.
Nieman Lab · +6 outlets
The Daily Show celebrates 30 years with never-before-seen audition tapes
The Comedy Central show released a compilation of audition tapes from future stars including John Oliver, Michael Che, Samantha Bee, and Jessica Williams.
Deadline · +10 outlets
Pennsylvania AG files lawsuit against TikTok over child safety safeguards
The lawsuit accuses TikTok of lacking adequate protections for children on its platform.
6abc Philadelphia · +11 outlets
Perplexity blocks Time's ads targeting AI agents, calling them deceptive
The AI search platform blocked Time's markdown agent ads from influencing its system, escalating tensions between publishers and AI platforms.
Digiday · +1 outlets
Cineplex reports $7.8M Q2 profit on higher theatre attendance
The Canadian cinema chain posted a profit as strong film slate and FIFA screenings drove attendance, with the CEO noting Gen Z audiences are ready to return to
BNN Bloomberg · +7 outlets
Nate Silver's midterm forecast rates Texas Senate seat as Lean Democrat
The elections forecaster released his updated model predicting the Texas Senate seat could flip to Democrats in the November midterms.
Mediaite · +6 outlets