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Wed, Aug 19, 12:50 PM ET
Meta faces landmark trial over child social media addiction, $200B damages sought
29 U.S. states are taking Meta to trial in California, alleging it harmed children's mental health through addictive platform design; the case could result in a
The Guardian · +10 outlets
Jeanie Buss contests Lakers stake sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner
The Lakers owner is opposing her siblings' plan to sell the family's remaining 18% stake to the former Disney CEO and Kushner, leaving the deal in limbo.
Variety · +14 outlets
Spider-Man: Brand New Day crosses $2B globally, becomes second-fastest to milestone
Sony's superhero film has become the eighth movie ever to surpass $2 billion at the global box office, continuing to dominate charts in the U.K., Ireland and In
Deadline · +14 outlets
Disney sets Ryan Gosling Ghost Rider for Summer 2028, unveils release dates at D23
Marvel's Ryan Gosling-led Ghost Rider film gets a July 2028 release date as part of a slate of theatrical dates announced during Disney's D23 fan event.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Trial begins for Duane 'Keffe D' Davis in 1996 Tupac Shakur murder
Thirty years after Shakur's death, Davis goes on trial in Las Vegas with prosecutors alleging the rapper's murder was an act of revenge.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
Round Hill files $1B copyright infringement suits against AI music firms Suno and Anthropic
The music publisher alleges that the AI companies built multi-billion-dollar businesses by using its copyrighted songs without permission or payment.
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets
Hayden Panettiere remembered after death at 36
Actress and Nashville star Hayden Panettiere died at 36, prompting tributes from co-stars and colleagues who recalled her talent and warrior spirit.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
Pornhub parent company to pay $120M to settle child sexual abuse lawsuits
MindGeek (now Aylo) will pay a landmark settlement to victims who alleged the platform hosted and profited from non-consensual and abusive content.
404 Media
Rosie O'Donnell hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live, attacks Trump
Comedian Rosie O'Donnell made her guest-hosting debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live, targeting Donald Trump with sharp barbs and paying tribute to Hayden Panettiere.
Variety · +14 outlets
Trump Media abandons Bitcoin treasury strategy, stock slides 4%
Trump Media & Technology Group is pivoting away from its bitcoin investment after nearly $200 million in crypto losses, as Rumble gains on the news.
24/7 Wall St. · +5 outlets
Stephen A. Smith warns NABJ will 'regret' giving him 'Thumbs Down' award
The ESPN analyst accused the National Association of Black Journalists of being politically motivated after they singled him out for criticism.
TheWrap · +5 outlets
Expert witness used ChatGPT to write report defending 3M in explosion lawsuit
A witness for 3M in a deadly explosion case admitted to using ChatGPT to generate their expert report, raising questions about the use of AI in litigation.
404 Media · +3 outlets
Awarapan 2 tops Rs 100 crore, outstrips Batwara 1947 at India box office
Emraan Hashmi's film crosses the Rs 100 crore mark in India while Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 struggles to hold momentum.
Business Today · +6 outlets
Jon Ronson's Things Fell Apart returns for third season on BBC
The gonzo journalist's audio series will return to explore David vs. Goliath stories after a three-year hiatus.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Niu Lai: movie with famously bad animation becomes China box office hit
A Chinese animated film that went viral for its poor quality has unexpectedly become a commercial success at the local box office.
bbc.com · +10 outlets
ComScore and VideoAmp confirm large job cuts amid TV measurement shake-up
Two of Nielsen's biggest competitors in television audience measurement are laying off staff as the sector resets.
Digiday
Disney's new parks boss outlines strategy focused on superfans
New Disney parks chief Josh D'Amaro is betting on deep engagement with the company's biggest fans and expanding employee wellness centers.
CNBC · +3 outlets
Vin Diesel says Fast Forever starts shooting in December
The Fast & Furious franchise star confirmed the next installment has a December production start date.
Variety · +3 outlets

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