TikTok to pay $400M in DOJ settlement over children's privacy
The Department of Justice resolved litigation under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act with the social platform.
Deadline · +13 outlets
Sony tops box office with 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' $35M and 'Insidious 6' $23M
Sony holds the top two weekend box office spots with the superhero sequel in its fourth frame and the horror franchise installment.
Deadline · +5 outlets
Paramout and state AGs set settlement talks for Monday in antitrust case
California Governor Newsom says he takes seriously the threat of Paramount moving out of state, as negotiations over the Warner Bros. Discovery merger proceed.
Variety · +7 outlets
Paramount calls Mark Ruffalo's merger criticism 'antisemitic' after he slams Ellisons' Oracle ties
The actor accused moguls behind the Paramount-WBD deal of ties to Israeli military operations; the studio fired back, calling his remarks a bridge too far.
The Hollywood Reporter · +5 outlets
Hayden Panettiere's brother says boyfriend gave her Narcan before death
New details emerge about the actress's final moments as investigations into her death continue.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
'Lanterns' premiere draws 9.3M viewers in first three days on HBO Max
The Green Lantern series delivers a strong opening for the DC franchise on streaming.
Variety · +5 outlets
HBO Max orders Jimmy Olsen series and 'The People v. Gorilla Grodd'
The streamer expands its DC slate with two new series ordered to production.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Former child actress Raquel Lee alleges Disney negligent in on-set sexual abuse
The claim relates to the 2001 Disney Channel movie 'The Poof Point' and asserts grooming and assault by an employee.
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets
Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants dropped by The CW days before air
The network pulled both competitions from the schedule less than a week before they were set to air.
Deadline · +13 outlets
Tupac Shakur murder trial first week sees heated testimony
Reluctant witnesses with old gangland ties testified in the first week of the long-awaited trial.
CNN · +13 outlets
Rose McGowan, Anna Paquin call out mistreatment of child stars in Hayden Panettiere tributes
The actresses paid tribute to Panettiere while criticizing Hollywood's treatment of young performers.
Deadline · +2 outlets
Neutrogena says it made Hayden Panettiere 'feel unsupported'
The skincare brand responds to past claims by the late actress amid renewed scrutiny following her death.
The New York Times · +13 outlets
Bill Maher puts Hunter Biden in the hot seat on 'Real Time'
Hunter Biden appeared on HBO's 'Real Time' and shut down speculation about a presidential run.
Variety · +1 outlets
Michael Wright, 'The Five Heartbeats' and 'V' actor, dies at 70
Wright had a decades-long career across film and television including roles in the 1991 musical drama and the 1980s miniseries.
Variety · +13 outlets
Taylor Sheridan says he wanted to retire after 'Yellowstone' but needed money for $330M ranch
The creator explains his return to producing multiple shows was driven by the cost of the Four Sixes Ranch.
Business Insider · +11 outlets
Amazon leaks Jason Statham action thriller 'Mutiny' ahead of theatrical release
The early streaming availability created what is described as a multimillion-dollar problem for the studio.
MovieWeb · +13 outlets
Paramount sued by ex-distribution chief Chris Aronson over millions in pay
The former theatrical executive was terminated months after signing a new deal with the studio.
The Hollywood Reporter
Harry and Meghan see California dreams and riches fade, NYT reports
Multiple outlets cover the couple's reported return to the UK and the state of their brand and relationships.
The New York Times