Trump Media posts $238 million Q2 loss, discloses fast-access payments for Truth Social posts
Trump Media & Technology Group reported a net loss of $238 million in Q2 2026, driven largely by crypto writedowns, while revealing that more than 10 firms pay
Fortune · +15 outlets
Nicholas Hoult cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's 'Harry Potter' Season 2
The 'Superman' actor will play the vain Defense Against the Dark Arts professor in the second season of HBO's 'Harry Potter' TV series, set to debut Dec. 25.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
California AG Bonta open to structural remedies in Paramount-WBD merger lawsuit
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said he would consider structural remedies in the lawsuit over the Paramount-WBD merger, dismissing behavioral promises li
Deadline · +8 outlets
Israel told US officials of alleged Iranian plot to target Air Force One
The Wall Street Journal reported that Israeli officials warned their US counterparts about a potential assassination plot against President Trump using shoulder
Mediaite · +14 outlets
Lionsgate activist investor pushes for AI pivot or sale
Anson Funds wrote to Lionsgate's board calling for the studio to embrace AI or put itself up for sale to avoid becoming an 'AI casualty.'
The Hollywood Reporter · +3 outlets
Meta and other tech giants must face thousands of social media addiction lawsuits, court rules
A court declared that lawsuits claiming social media platforms intentionally addict children can proceed.
Gizmodo · +14 outlets
National CineMedia to acquire Captivate for $275 million
National CineMedia is buying the elevator and lobby advertising platform from PE firm Generation Partners, expanding from movie theater ads into office and apar
Deadline · +5 outlets
CBS Sports has no timetable for Tony Romo's return after DUI arrest
The network's sports chief cited concerns about CBS's 'image and brand' as it continues assessing the NFL analyst's future.
TheWrap · +14 outlets
Crunchyroll acquires worldwide rights to Makoto Shinkai's next feature film
Sony's anime division will distribute the acclaimed 'Your Name' director's untitled eighth feature outside Japan and India.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Julie Andrews confirms she will not return for 'The Princess Diaries 3'
Andrews said the story must continue with Princess Mia, effectively ruling out her reprisal of Queen Clarisse Renaldi in the third installment.
Deadline · +14 outlets
New US visa rules limit foreign journalists to 240-day stays
The rule change raises self-censorship fears as journalists face required regular visa renewals.
Press Gazette · +14 outlets
Trump tariff shortfall pushes federal deficit $200 billion higher than expected
The Congressional Budget Office projected that tariff revenue is falling short, contributing to a $200 billion increase in the expected fiscal 2026 deficit.
Mediaite · +14 outlets
'SNL' parts ways with longtime music booker Brian Siedlecki
The music booker, who joined SNL as an intern in 1996, is leaving after nearly 30 years with the show.
The Hollywood Reporter · +3 outlets
Fox's Brian Kilmeade predicts US could be in 'kinetic war' with Iran before Labor Day
The Fox News host warned that escalation with Iran could come within weeks.
Mediaite
'The Daily Show' marks 30 years with never-before-seen audition tapes
The Comedy Central show released audition footage of future correspondents including John Oliver, Michael Che, Samantha Bee and Jessica Williams.
Deadline · +4 outlets
Nate Silver's midterm forecast rates Texas Senate seat as Lean D
The election prognosticator released an updated model predicting the Texas Senate seat could flip to Democrats in November.
Mediaite · +4 outlets
SPJ proposes first update to its code of ethics since 2014, addressing AI
The Society of Professional Journalists released proposed revisions to its code of ethics to account for the use of artificial intelligence in journalism.
Nieman Lab · +3 outlets
Rod Stewart cancels four weeks of tour dates after coronary stent procedure
The singer postponed his 'One Last Time' farewell tour and Las Vegas residency to recover from a routine coronary stent procedure.
Deadline · +14 outlets