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Top story Democrats Win Control of House and Senate in 2026 Midterm Rout of GOP

Democrats flipped both chambers in a backlash election to President Trump, a result that will reshape the political backdrop for the entertainment industry.

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Xavier Becerra Elected California Governor, First Latino to Win the Office

The Democratic former attorney general defeated Republican Steve Hilton in a state whose policies heavily affect Hollywood production.

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Karen Bass and Nithya Raman in Dead Heat as L.A. Mayor Vote Counting Continues

The Democrat-versus-Democrat race for Los Angeles mayor may not be called for days, with the outcome relevant to the city's entertainment industry.

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Texas Turns Blue: James Talarico Wins Senate Seat, Gina Hinojosa Projected Governor

The wins broke Democrats' 36-year statewide losing streak in the conservative stronghold.

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Paramount+ Drama Slate Options Weighed Post-Merger, Including HBO Moves

A month into Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, Skydance is sorting out oversight of its direct-to-consumer content operations.

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YahooParamount+ Drama Slate: Series Moving To HBO, Sarah Aubrey & Francesca Orsi Sharing Oversight Among Options Explored Post-Merger – The DishMSNParamount+'s Drama Slate Post-Merger: Series Moving, Shared Oversight
Hollywood Reacts as Democrats Post Midterm Wins, Kimmel and Others Celebrate

Late-night hosts and A-list celebrities weighed in on the blue wave, underscoring the industry's partisan alignment.

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DeadlineHollywood Celebrates Midterm Results: “The Blue Wave Made Landfall, And Now The Red Wedding Begins,” Says Jimmy KimmelRolling StoneTinashe to Republican Voters During Midterm Elections: ‘Yall Can Go’YahooHollywood Celebrates Midterms Blue Tsunami: Jimmy Kimmel, Alyssa Milano & More ReactFirstpostUS midterms 2026: Jimmy Kimmel leads Hollywood celebration as ‘blue tsunami’ sweeps USThe New York TimesKimmel Returns to Air as President Threatens Legal Action (Published 2025)MSNJimmy Kimmel bashes Trump after Democrats 2026 midterm election wins
NBCUniversal and Hornbill Capital Co-Lead $80M Round in India's Story TV

The Bengaluru-based EloElo Group, parent of microdrama platform Story TV, drew backing from NBCUniversal and MIT Investment Co.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms Becomes First Black Woman Elected Governor in Georgia

The win was Georgia's first Democratic governorship in more than two decades.

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Netflix Launches AI Discover Feature to Help Users Find What to Watch

The function rolled out to select U.S. users as streaming platforms increasingly deploy AI for discovery.

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Shah Rukh Khan's 'King' to Get International Release via Phars Film on Dec. 24

The Siddarth Anand-directed film opens day-and-date with its India release, where Pen Marudhar holds distribution rights.

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'Resident Evil' Lands on Digital After Historic $400M Box Office Run

Zach Cregger's adaptation set a franchise record before moving to streaming.

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Chris Pappas Becomes First Openly Gay Man Elected to the U.S. Senate

The result was among several history-making outcomes in the 2026 midterms.

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'King' Secures Rs 665 Crore in Pre-Release Deals Ahead of Release

Shah Rukh Khan's most expensive film has locked in major pre-sales, with analysts tracking how much it must earn to be profitable.

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Media Groups Weigh Streaming TV's Continued Pressure Despite Higher Box Office

Theatrical revenue gains have not dispelled concerns about streaming's dominance over audience attention.

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As I Lay Dying Premiere 'The Cost To Stay' From Upcoming Self-Titled Album

The metalcore band released the single and music video ahead of a self-titled record.

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