Archive snapshot · Spotlight
Wed, Aug 12, 10:19 PM ET
Trump's Kennedy Center takeover pushes National Symphony Orchestra into crisis
The addition of Trump's name to the Kennedy Center has led to artist cancellations, legal disputes, and internal turmoil at the institution.
The Washington Post · +12 outlets
Bob Iger joins ownership group of Los Angeles Lakers
The former Disney CEO brings an unprecedented Hollywood profile to NBA ownership, sparking speculation about his impact on the franchise.
Deadline · +14 outlets
DGA and IATSE urge California to settle Paramount-WBD merger lawsuit
Hollywood's biggest unions warn that prolonged litigation threatens jobs and industry stability.
Deadline · +3 outlets
Forbes fires top editor after secret $6 million payment discovered
The editor received an undisclosed payment from a source whose identity has not been revealed.
The New York Times · +4 outlets
Paramount discussed creating oversight board for CNN independence in Warner deal
As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, Paramount has considered an editorial board to preserve CNN's independence post-merger.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Bob Chapek memoir 'Behind the Castle Walls' set for September release
The ousted Disney CEO asks whether he was made a scapegoat in his upcoming book about his tenure.
Deadline · +7 outlets
'Barbie 2' allegedly in crisis amid pay battle and crumbling deal talks
The sequel to the billion-dollar hit may be shelved as negotiations over star and filmmaker compensation stall.
Variety
Travis Kelce shares first details from wedding to Taylor Swift
The NFL star called the wedding the 'best night of my life' as he returns to training.
BBC · +14 outlets
New indictment alleges Nick Reiner was lying in wait before killing parents Rob and Michele Reiner
Updated charges portray a premeditated attack in the case that has stunned Hollywood.
AP News · +14 outlets
Jeremy Strong emailed Mark Zuckerberg about 'The Social Reckoning' role and got a response
The Succession star reached out to the Meta CEO to assure him his portrayal would not be a condemnation.
Deadline · +12 outlets
Media groups sue Donald Trump over faster Truth Social post access for up to $100,000/month
Freedom of the press groups argue the paid early-access offering violates equal access to presidential communications.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Melissa Stone promoted to SVP of Publicity at Walt Disney Studios
The veteran publicist will oversee global PR strategy across Disney's theatrical divisions.
Deadline · +5 outlets
DC puts Amanda Waller series and 'Paradise Lost' on back burner
James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Studios pauses development on two previously announced projects.
Entertainment Weekly · +3 outlets
Rod Stewart cancels US tour after heart procedure
The 81-year-old rocker called off remaining dates following a coronary stent procedure.
BBC · +14 outlets
Amazon Game Studios divests MMOs 'Lost Ark' and 'Throne and Liberty'
Amazon pivots away from massively multiplayer online games, returning publishing duties to original developers.
Variety · +14 outlets
StubHub spends millions lobbying against California ticket price cap bill
The resale platform outspends major corporations to oppose legislation limiting markups to 10 percent.
The Hollywood Reporter · +4 outlets
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' targets $2 billion as 'End of Oak Street' opens to $25M
Tom Holland's Spider-Man sequel continues its historic run while the new drama and PAW Patrol compete at the box office.
The Hollywood Reporter · +12 outlets
Lilly Wachowski says Hollywood won't finance her film with all-trans cast
The Matrix co-director says no studio will back her $10 million thriller due to its 'wall-to-wall trans cast'.
Deadline · +2 outlets

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