White House TV pool resumes after judge sidelines Trump press ban; CNN allowed back in
Five networks restored pooled video coverage of presidential events after a court order, ending a ban that had drawn criticism from media groups and even some T
Deadline · +14 outlets
Paramount takes on $7.5B more debt to close $110.8B Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The added debt financing moves the long-gestating Paramount-WBD deal closer to completion while raising questions about the combined company's leverage.
AOL.com · +2 outlets
Disney legal chief warns of 'hard choices' and a 'much smaller organization' as layoffs loom
Disney is signaling significant workforce cuts amid an AI-driven restructuring, with executives telling staff some will be personally affected.
Deadline · +6 outlets
MGM Resorts shares sink 9%, People Inc. shares surge on reported role-reversal bid for Barry Diller's company
MGM Resorts is reportedly weighing an acquisition bid for People Inc. days after Diller's company dropped its own $18 billion plan to take full control of the c
Deadline · +2 outlets
Letterboxd draws acquisition interest from A24, Sony and the New York Times
Interest in the film social platform from a studio, an indie distributor and a legacy publisher reflects the value of niche audience communities.
The New York Times · +8 outlets
Elon Musk could gain a stake in CNN and CBS through Paramount-WBD deal, scholar warns
A media scholar argues the biggest risk from Musk's potential stake is not direct editorial control but influence over distribution and platforms.
inc.com · +13 outlets
RedBird Capital to acquire majority stake in Puck at a $250 million valuation
The deal places a significant valuation on the subscription-based media and entertainment news outlet.
Variety · +12 outlets
Disney+ and Hulu raise prices again
Subscribers face higher monthly bills as Disney pushes streaming profitability.
The American Bazaar · +14 outlets
U.S. intercedes for Elon Musk's X over European fine
Washington's involvement in the dispute adds a diplomatic dimension to European enforcement against the platform.
The New York Times · +3 outlets
Jeffrey Katzenberg launching next-gen AI animation studio
The veteran Hollywood executive, previously behind Quibi, says he has a plan for an AI-driven animation venture.
Thewrap · +14 outlets
'Avengers: Endgame' encore opens with $3.8M in Thursday previews
The Marvel re-release heads toward a $25 million-plus weekend, ahead of Revenge of the Sith's preview mark.
Deadline · +6 outlets
Trump Media sued over $100K paywall in front of president's Truth Social posts
The suit challenges charging for access to the president's posts on the company's own social platform.
UNILAD Tech · +7 outlets
Financial Times posts record £566M revenue for 2025, operating profit up 23%
FT Group revenue rose 5% as the publisher continued to grow its paid business.
Pressgazette · +1 outlets
YouTube unveils AI agents, live gamification and editing tools for creators
The Made On YouTube announcements aim to keep creators closer to the platform as AI features spread across rivals.
Digiday · +2 outlets
Nani's 'The Paradise' scores career-best opening, crossing Rs 70 crore globally
The Srikanth Odela-directed Telugu film set a career-best debut for its star despite mixed reviews.
The Economic Times · +10 outlets
How Apple's Eddy Cue wooed Formula 1, with race viewership up double digits
Apple's push into live sports is paying off as F1 viewership climbs versus the prior season on ESPN.
The Hollywood Reporter · +5 outlets
Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek breaks silence on ouster in memoir and interviews
Chapek says he was fired as if he had committed a serious offense, and reflects on his tenure in a coming score-settling memoir.
Inside the Magic · +1 outlets
Warner Music names Val Blavatnik to executive team, announces leadership promotions
Atlantic Music Group CEO Elliot Grainge becomes chairman of ADA, and Alejandro Duque is named president of Warner Music International.
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