Trump Media sued over paid service offering early access to Truth Social posts
A lawsuit alleges Trump Media is selling early access to President Trump's Truth Social posts for $100,000 a month, drawing backlash and a stock decline.
The Globe and Mail · +14 outlets
Paramount CEO David Ellison urges state AGs to settle antitrust suit, says deal satisfied global regulatory conditions
As the Paramount-WBD merger faces a state AG antitrust lawsuit, Ellison says the $111 billion deal has cleared conditions in 68 countries.
Deadline · +12 outlets
Reddit shares jump 15% on inclusion in S&P 500
Reddit is set to join the S&P 500 index, sending shares sharply higher.
CNBC · +14 outlets
BBC seeks to subpoena Trump's children in $10 billion defamation suit over Jan 6 doc
BBC targets Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner for testimony in the president's defamation lawsuit.
TheWrap · +14 outlets
Netflix closes Night School Studio and Moonlot gaming studios
Netflix continues to scale back its gaming ambitions, shutting down studios including the maker of 'Oxenfree'.
Shacknews · +10 outlets
Recording Academy considers revamping new Asian Pop category after BTS pulls from Grammy voting
Grammys CEO Harvey Mason Jr. acknowledges some artists feel the category is not representing their music.
The Hollywood Reporter · +5 outlets
Apple may pay publishers $100 million to deliver news via Siri AI
Apple has approached publishers about licensing news content for an AI-powered Siri news feature.
Nieman Lab · +14 outlets
New York Magazine drops columnist Ross Barkan after internal review finds sourcing issues in 67 columns
An internal review of attribution and sourcing led to the columnist's removal.
TheWrap · +2 outlets
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse trailer leaks online, co-writer Chris Miller criticizes leak of unfinished footage
Unfinished footage from the animated Spider-Man sequel has leaked, drawing frustration from the film's co-writer.
Deadline · +2 outlets
Harry Potter HBO series lost 2 directors over JK Rowling's anti-trans views
Directors reportedly declined to work on the upcoming HBO series due to Rowling's stance on transgender issues.
TheWrap · +14 outlets
OpenAI chief revenue officer Denise Dresser steps down, replaced by Dali Rajic
Dresser leaves OpenAI after less than a year in the role.
Adweek Feed · +14 outlets
Disney and Formula 1 extend collaboration through 2028, adding Pixar's Cars
The expanded partnership includes integration of Disney and Pixar's Cars characters into F1 coverage.
ABC7 New York · +14 outlets
Top Forbes editor reportedly fired after receiving $6m from business associate
A senior Forbes editor was dismissed following allegations of undisclosed payments from a business contact.
The Guardian · +5 outlets
Megan Thee Stallion announces partnership with Interscope Records
The rapper will remain independent but partner with Interscope for global distribution and strategic support.
Variety · +14 outlets
Disney holds D23 fan event, unveils Simpsons attraction and Imagineering previews
D23 showcased upcoming Disney park attractions, including a surprise Simpsons ride, as the company highlighted its theme park and entertainment future.
TheWrap · +10 outlets
Summer box office hits $4 billion for second time since pandemic
Driven by Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey, the summer box office crossed the $4 billion mark.
movieguide.org · +14 outlets
Netflix scales advertising as ad commitments nearly double
Netflix's ad-supported tier is gaining traction with advertisers, boosting shares.
Kalkine Media · +14 outlets
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro says parks were 'big surprise' in Q3, cites clarity and stability
Disney's parks business outperformed expectations in the third quarter, according to CEO Josh D'Amaro.
CNBC · +1 outlets