Trump names Trump Media commentator Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary
The pick installs a commentator from Trump's own media company in the White House briefing room, drawing instant scrutiny from press and political observers.
AP News · +14 outlets
'Other Mommy' tops North American box office with $27.5M as Sony's 'The Social Reckoning' flops at $5.5M
The weekend results give Sony both a horror hit and one of the year's biggest misses, with 'Social Reckoning' widely tied to the Social Network franchise and Fa
Variety · +7 outlets
DOJ investigates TV networks over antitrust concerns after White House press pool suspension
Justice Department antitrust scrutiny of ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News and NBC raises questions about coordination among competitors.
Thewrap · +14 outlets
'Resident Evil' returns to top of global box office, becomes Zach Cregger's highest-grossing film at $320M
The China release pushed the Sony/Constantin title back to No. 1 worldwide in its fourth frame with $62.7M.
Deadline · +13 outlets
Netflix plans roughly 5% workforce layoff affecting about 850 staff
The cuts come as the streamer faces mounting competition and its stock slipped on the news.
TipRanks · +14 outlets
Brazil's Lula accuses Meta of election interference amid tight run-off campaign
The charge escalates a dispute over platform influence in a closely contested Brazilian election.
France 24 · +3 outlets
Laika's 'Wildwood' earns rave reviews as 16-year passion project premieres in London
Travis Knight's stop-motion fantasy, voiced by Carey Mulligan and Mahershala Ali, is being positioned as the animation house's most ambitious film.
Thewrap · +4 outlets
Netflix says it has used AI on about 300 titles, but stresses human touch remains critical
The disclosure at Busan's Creative Asia event adds detail to how generative tools are being deployed inside a major streamer.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
CBS's Brennan presses DHS chief Markwayne Mullin on plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution
Trump's decision to approve a livestream of Nidal Malik Hasan's execution drew questions over whether it would turn him into a martyr.
Mediaite · +2 outlets
Nicolas Cage says he likely won't work with Amazon again after refusing 'Spider-Noir' AI waiver
The actor's refusal to sign an AI-related waiver at New York Comic Con adds to a growing public debate among talent over AI terms.
Thewrap · +10 outlets
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' passes 'Avatar: The Way of Water' as Korea's highest-grossing international film ever
The film reached KRW139.2 billion ($101.5 million) in local-currency terms as of the latest tally.
Variety · +13 outlets
Strike on Saudi airport kills at least 12, including one American
Saudi officials called it the deadliest attack since the start of the Iran war, with hundreds injured.
Mediaite · +14 outlets
'Drishyam: The Conclusion' nears Rs 300 crore in India and crosses Rs 400 crore worldwide
The Ajay Devgn starrer is on track for the Rs 300 crore club domestically and has become his highest-grossing film.
Bollywood Hungama · +14 outlets
Fired OpenAI safety researchers question the company's commitment to safety
The departing employees are challenging their dismissals and raising concerns about internal culture.
WRVO Public Media · +3 outlets
Shane Gillis drops F-bomb in Dr. Seuss sketch during third 'SNL' hosting stint
The slip during the 'Green Eggs & Ham' sketch, followed by an on-air apology, shaped coverage of the episode also featuring musical guest Rosalía.
Thewrap · +13 outlets
Javier Bardem recalls pitch to Sam Mendes that his 'Skyfall' villain should want to have sex with Bond
Speaking at a BFI London Film Festival session, Bardem revisited the role widely ranked among the franchise's best antagonists.
Variety · +4 outlets
Pentagon raises reported Iran war troop deaths after Hegseth attacked a higher-toll report
The revision followed Hegseth's dismissal of a report claiming the disclosed figure was too low.
Mediaite
Telegraph owner prepares newsroom job cuts in U-turn on investment pledge
The move would reverse commitments made around the paper's ownership transition.
The Guardian · +1 outlets