Trump's $10 billion defamation suit against Wall Street Journal dismissed with prejudice
Judge Darrin Gayles ruled the president failed to prove actual malice over the WSJ's Epstein birthday-letter story.
Thewrap · +14 outlets
Meta settles with teen mid-trial over social media addiction claims
The settlement came during a landmark trial testing claims that social media caused depression and eating disorders; the case against Snapchat continues.
Law Commentary · +13 outlets
Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine cuts about half its staff after buyback
The cuts, roughly 30 employees, came less than three weeks after Witherspoon and a French media partner reacquired the company.
Forbes · +14 outlets
Michael Mann hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at LA gun range
The director was treated and released after a holstered weapon discharged; he is still set to direct Heat 2 in January.
Variety · +13 outlets
A24's 'You Can See Everything' narrowly tops 'Clayface' in sluggish Halloween box office
The Elizabeth Holmes documentary and the DC horror film each landed near $10.5 million in a soft Halloween frame.
Thewrap · +4 outlets
Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in landmark social media addiction trial
The Meta CEO testified in the case examining whether social platforms drove teen mental health harms.
NPR · +13 outlets
People magazine publisher cuts 195 jobs amid print and web restructuring
The layoffs come as magazine publishers rework legacy print and digital operations.
New York Post · +4 outlets
Virgin Media O2 may cut up to 4,000 UK jobs in cost-cutting push
The telecom is considering large-scale reductions as part of a broader efficiency program.
Business Standard · +14 outlets
Trump sued in federal court over selling early access to Truth Social posts
The suit alleges the arrangement improperly monetized privileged access to the president's posts.
Courthouse News · +13 outlets
Paramount forms unified games studio, names Tony Driscoll president
The move consolidates Paramount's gaming operations under a single division as Skydance-era restructuring continues.
www.skydance.com · +10 outlets
Reddit stock plunges 30% after weak outlook, worst day ever
The drop followed guidance that disappointed investors on the social platform's growth trajectory.
CNBC · +13 outlets
'Godzilla Minus Zero' screens to sold-out Tokyo Film Festival ahead of Japan release
Takashi Yamazaki's sequel drew costumed fans and strong early reviews before its Nov. 3 Japanese opening.
The Hollywood Reporter · +6 outlets
Judge flags child privacy concerns over Disney's $20 million Character.AI deal
The court raised questions about safeguards for minors in the AI partnership.
WDW News Today · +5 outlets
Affle acquires Perion Network for $420m
The ad-tech deal expands Affle's digital advertising platform into Israel-based Perion's operations.
Globes · +3 outlets
Disney reportedly axes theme park expansion plans amid mass layoffs
Fans questioned whether D23 expansion teases would materialize as the company trims costs.
Inside the Magic · +1 outlets
Jailer 2 crosses Rs 520 crore India gross in third week
Rajinikanth's sequel outperformed its predecessor and closed in on Rs 800 crore worldwide.
NDTV Profit · +8 outlets
'SNL' Halloween episode: Inde Navarrette mocks Shane Gillis, Tom Hanks revives David S. Pumpkins
The episode paired a Trump-skewering cold open with the host's Marvel-training joke aimed at Gillis.
The Hollywood Reporter · +3 outlets
Paula Reid joins MS NOW as chief White House reporter
The move comes as CNN, MS NOW and Politico amend their lawsuit over White House press access.
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