Character.AI files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, agrees to sell assets to Disney for $20M
The AI companion startup's collapse raises questions about the economics of consumer AI and hands its assets to a major media buyer.
Sacramento Bee · +14 outlets
Reese Witherspoon and Mediawan partner to buy back Hello Sunshine from Candle Media
The repurchase unwinds Candle Media's 2021 acquisition of the production company Witherspoon founded.
Variety · +9 outlets
Bari Weiss's CBS foreign editor threatened correspondent over Gaza coverage, leaked audio shows
The clash underscores editorial tensions inside CBS News under its new ownership.
Thewrap · +3 outlets
Chuck Lorre details a decade in Scientology and clashes with Roseanne and Brett Butler
The veteran sitcom producer's memoir offers rare detail on his relationships with difficult stars.
Variety · +1 outlets
Druski becomes first online creator to host 'Saturday Night Live'
The booking marks SNL's bet on internet-native talent for season 52.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Netflix secures Spanish broadcasting rights for the 2030 World Cup
The deal extends Netflix's push into live sports rights outside the U.S.
The New York Times · +13 outlets
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove part of his lung due to cancer, Vatican says
The Vatican's disclosure came in a Tuesday announcement about the pope's health.
Mediaite · +13 outlets
Warner Bros. could lose at least $150M on 'Digger' after tepid box office
The projected loss shows the stakes for studios on big-budget releases.
Los Angeles Times · +1 outlets
Skydance valuation questioned, analyst says 'no way' the company is worth $111 billion
The scrutiny comes amid skepticism over the value assigned to the Paramount parent.
Yahoo Finance · +2 outlets
Golden Globes faces new legal battle over trademark infringement and money
The dispute follows the HFPA remnants' earlier lawsuit and complicates this season's awards cycle.
Deadline · +5 outlets
Duane Keith Davis sentenced to 40 years to life in Tupac Shakur murder case
A Las Vegas jury convicted 'Keffe D' in August, nearly 30 years after the 1996 killing.
Thewrap · +10 outlets
Lena Dunham's 'Girls' to return for five-episode limited run on HBO with original cast
The revival arrives roughly a decade after the series finale, testing nostalgia for the show.
Thewrap · +14 outlets
Disney and TikTok strike deal letting creators use Disney characters in videos
The pact gives Disney access to TikTok's creator base for its IP.
Reuters · +12 outlets
Medill report warns 2026 is a 'super El Nino year' for local news decline
The annual State of Local News report describes an accelerating erosion of local outlets.
Niemanlab · +1 outlets
New York Times joins publisher AI licensing coalition SPUR
Members are seeking fair payment terms from AI companies using publisher content.
Pressgazette · +14 outlets
Drake Bell slams SAG-AFTRA after losing health insurance eligibility
The actor's complaint spotlights eligibility thresholds in the union health plan.
Variety
Bob Odenkirk mourns 'Breaking Bad' co-star RJ Mitte, who died at 34
Mitte played Walter White Jr. in the AMC series.
Deadline
CJR examines Trump administration attacks converging on university-based public radio stations
The feature details how ideological pressure on public media and education affects campus stations.
Cjr