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14:19 Breakingviews - AI weakness makes YouTube Alphabet’s new lynchpin

Through its 26-year run, a 6,000% run-up in its share price, and dominance of the global search engine market, Google owner Alphabet has become a $1.8 trillion internet goliath. It operates the world’s most popular operating system in Android, developed some of the crucial technological innovations behind artificial intelligence, and runs a colossal cloud computing service. Only among this jumble

23:56 US judge blocks Trump's shutdown of government-funded news broadcasts

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Tuesday to halt efforts to shut down Voice of America, Radio Free Asia and Middle East Broadcasting Networks, whose news broadcasts are funded by the government to export U.S. values to the world.

21:54 CBS News' '60 Minutes' producer Bill Owens to step down

Bill Owens, the long-time executive producer of CBS News' "60 Minutes", is stepping down due to concerns about editorial independence, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Tuesday.

18/04 New 'Star Wars' movie with Ryan Gosling set for 2027

Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling will star in a new "Star Wars" film that will reach movie theaters in May 2027, Walt Disney's Lucasfilm announced on Thursday.

18/04 Diego Luna feels he will need therapy after farewell to 'Andor' show

For actor Diego Luna, Season Two of the Disney Plus series "Andor," based on the "Star Wars" franchise, correlates with real-life sociopolitical issues that go beyond the show.

15/04 Italy says Britain is not sharing technology on fighter project

Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has said Britain is not fully sharing technologies with Italy and Japan in a major project to develop a new fighter jet and urged London to bring down the "barriers of selfishness".

15/04 Michael B. Jordan steps out of his comfort zone for 'Sinners' dual role

Actor Michael B. Jordan says he needed no convincing to tackle two lead roles in supernatural action thriller "Sinners", which reunites him with "Creed" and "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler.

12/04 Dove Cameron performs 'Too Much' at Coachella afterparty, Nylon House

Rising American singer and actor Dove Cameron took to the Nylon Desert House stage in Indio, California on Friday to kick off the first night of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival with her 2025 single "Too Much."

09/04 IOC boosts women's soccer teams to 16 for LA 2028 Games, men's teams down to 12

The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will feature an increase in women's soccer teams from 12 to 16, while the men's competition will be downsized from 16 to a dozen teams, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday.

09/04 Universal Studios to open first European theme park near London

U.S. media giant Comcast Corp will build its first Universal theme park and resort in Europe in Bedford, north of London, opening in 2031, the British government said on Wednesday.

08/04 Euroleague says NBA expansion plans are a threat

Organisers of the Euroleague, the continent's premier club competition, said on Tuesday that plans by the NBA for a new European league were a threat and could risk fragmenting the sport.

07/04 European stocks' stellar start to 2025 snuffed out as tariffs cloud Q1 earnings

European equities' impressive start to 2025 has been obliterated in three sessions of heavy selling, while executives tot up the potential impact of U.S. tariffs on supply chains, possibly forcing them to ditch previous financial predictions.

04/04 Hollywood eyes summer with anticipation, 50 years after 'Jaws'

A half-century ago, in June 1975, "Jaws" swam into theaters, gave audiences a good scare and rewrote movie history.

04/04 Third 'Avatar' movie to introduce new adversaries on Pandora

The next installment of the "Avatar" movie franchise will introduce a new challenge to the Sully family on the moon of Pandora, director James Cameron said as Walt Disney unveiled the first footage from the film on Thursday.

03/04 Ryan Gosling, Halle Berry and more pitch Amazon's deep dive into movies

Ryan Gosling, Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry and other Hollywood stars turned on the charm in Las Vegas on Wednesday to showcase Amazon.com's expanded push into the movie business.

03/04 'The Simpsons,' 'Family Guy' renewed for four seasons at Fox

Animated television sitcoms "The Simpsons," "Family Guy," and "Bob's Burgers" have been renewed for four more seasons on Fox, Fox Entertainment said on Wednesday.

02/04 Trump uses power against foes unlike any other modern US president

In just 10 weeks in office, Donald Trump has imposed his will on perceived adversaries in business, politics, the media and allied nations by leveraging power in ways no other modern U.S. president has tried.

02/04 Jack Black, Jason Momoa square off in 'Minecraft' video game movie

Actor Jack Black found the world of the Warner Bros film “A Minecraft Movie” easy to navigate because he had played the 2011 Swedish video game “Minecraft,” on which the movie is based.

31/03 House Democrats open probe into FCC media investigations

Three House of Representatives Democratic lawmakers on Monday opened a probe into a series of investigations launched by Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr into media outlets including CBS, NBC and ABC.

31/03 Make Europe Great Again trades are gaining traction

A more independent, less U.S.-reliant Europe is taking shape and investors sense opportunities in a long-shunned region that go beyond just snapping up defence shares.

30/03 Momoa and Black create comedy in game adaptation 'A Minecraft Movie'

Hollywood stars Jason Momoa and Jack Black used humour and big performances to bring to life a corner of Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, in "A Minecraft Movie."

30/03 Heartthrob actor Richard Chamberlain, star of 'Thorn Birds', dies aged 90

Richard Chamberlain, the Emmy-nominated actor and 1960s heartthrob who rocketed to fame in the TV medical drama "Dr. Kildare" and starred in the mini-series "Shogun" and "The Thorn Birds" has died at the age of 90, publicist Harlan Boll said.

29/03 US judge temporarily blocks Trump from firing Voice of America staff

A federal judge on Friday ordered U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to temporarily pause its efforts to shut down Voice of America, stopping the government from firing 1,300 journalists and other employees at the U.S. news service that were abruptly placed on leave earlier this month.

28/03 FCC opening probe into diversity practices at Disney and ABC

The head of the Federal Communications Commission on Friday said he is opening an investigation into the diversity practices of Walt Disney and its ABC unit, saying they may violate U.S. equal employment opportunity regulations.

24/03 Turkey opposition seeks boycott of pro-Erdogan media over failure to cover protests

Turkey's opposition is calling for a boycott of TV stations and businesses it says are "ignoring the moment".

23/03 'Snow White' debuts in theaters, dogged by controversy

The movie received an enthusiastic reaction during its premiere, but the big-budget project has become mired in the nation’s divisions over race, the 2024 election and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

23/03 Tom Cruise, Superman and 'Avatar' hold keys to 2025 box office

Tom Cruise takes on what may be his final "Mission: Impossible," a new Superman will wear the red cape, and the record-setting "Avatar" sci-fi series will return to movie theaters this year.

11/03 CBS urges FCC to reject complaint over '60 Minutes' Harris interview

CBS on Monday urged the Federal Communications Commission to reject a complaint over a "60 Minutes" interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris, saying the agency has no lawful role in policing broadcast news editorial decisions.

10/03 Polish PM Tusk cautions 'friends' against arrogance after Starlink spat

Poland's prime minister on Monday called on "friends" to respect their allies and not be arrogant, in a post on X which mentioned no-one by name but came a day after an extraordinary social media spat between top U.S. and Polish officials over Starlink.

09/03 Poland says it may need alternative to Musk's Starlink in Ukraine

Poland, which pays for Ukraine's Starlink internet services, may seek an alternative if Elon Musk's company proves to be "unreliable", the foreign minister said on Sunday after the billionaire speculated about turning off access to the system.

06/03 Disney to cut nearly 6% staff across two units, source says

Disney is planning to reduce headcount by roughly 6% of the total workforce of ABC News Group and Disney Entertainment Networks, a person familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, as the entertainment giant grapples with declining TV audience.

24/01 Breakingviews - US sports-betting duo’s growth wager is paying off

The wide world of sports betting is narrowing. DraftKings and FanDuel have about 80% of the U.S. market, which could reach $39 billion in size by 2030, the latter company’s owner Flutter Entertainment reckons. High entry costs and slick products stack the house in the duopoly’s favor. Absent a regulatory crackdown, it looks like years of red ink will finally pay off.

23/01 Oscar nominations 2025: full list of nominees for 97th Academy Awards

"The Brutalist" and "Wicked" picked up 10 nominations each.

23/01 Netflix musical 'Emilia Perez' piles up 13 Oscar nominations

The Netflix movie musical "Emilia Perez" led the Academy Award nominations on Thursday, giving the streaming service another shot at its first best-picture trophy, followed by historical drama "The Brutalist" and box-office smash "Wicked."

23/01 CNN to cut jobs by 6% amid digital push

Warner Bros Discovery-owned CNN will lay off about 6% of its workforce as the TV news outlet continues to shift its focus toward a more digital-centric strategy, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Thursday.

23/01 CNN and NBC News to lay off employees, CNBC reports

CNN, a unit of Warner Bros Discovery , plans to lay off hundreds of employees on Thursday, as it refocuses the business around a global digital audience, CNBC reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

22/01 Netflix shares jump as subscriber surge, live sports streaming fuel growth

Netflix shares soared in premarket trading on Wednesday after the company reported a blockbuster holiday quarter as a robust content line-up and its entry into live sports streaming brought in a record number of new subscribers.

20/01 Vivendi's new 'galaxy' of companies needs more time to explain strategy, analysts and investors say

Vivendi management and bosses of some of its newly spun out companies - Canal+, Havas and Louis Hachette Group - need to lay out more clearly their strategies to convince investors the break-up was worth it, analysts and investors said.

20/01 Australian broadcaster apologises to Djokovic, Serbian fans

Australian broadcaster Tony Jones has apologised to Novak Djokovic and fans of the Serbian for comments he made on TV on Friday night that the 10-times Australian Open champion considered "insulting and offensive".

17/01 CNN found liable for defaming US Navy veteran who helped people evacuate Afghanistan

A Florida jury on Friday found TV news provider CNN liable for defaming a U.S. Navy veteran who helped evacuate people from Afghanistan after the U.S. military withdrew from the country in 2021.

17/01 British actor Joan Plowright dies aged 95

British actor Joan Plowright, winner of two Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award, has died aged 95, her family said on Friday.

17/01 Ambani venture to livestream Coldplay show in Ahmedabad

British rock-band Coldplay has partnered with Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's broadcast venture to livestream one of its two upcoming concerts in Ahmedabad, as international artists step up efforts to reach Indian fans.

16/01 'Mr Baseball' Bob Uecker, American sportscaster-actor, dies at 90

Bob Uecker, whose self-deprecating wit helped him parlay a mediocre baseball career into stardom as a broadcaster, actor and pitchman for beer from his hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, died on Thursday at age 90, the Milwaukee Brewers said.

16/01 Drake sues longtime label UMG for defamation over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'

Drake sued his longtime label on Wednesday, accusing Universal Music Group of defamation for promoting Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," saying the song's false accusation that the Canadian rapper is a pedophile has put him and his family in danger.

13/01 Oscar nominations postponed for second time because of wildfires

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has postponed the announcement of this year's Oscar nominations for a second time because of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, organizers said on Monday.

10/01 Big media pulls plug on Venu sports streaming service before launch

Walt Disney , Fox and Warner Bros Discovery on Friday abandoned plans to launch Venu Sports, their live sports joint venture, pulling the plug on a much-heralded effort that ran into substantial legal opposition.

08/01 Belgian GP to stay on F1 calendar in four of six years to 2031

The Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps will drop off the Formula One calendar in 2028 and 2030 as part of a contract extension announced on Wednesday to host four races in the six years to 2031.

08/01 Pink fox 'Linabell' wins Chinese hearts as Disney taps emotional economy

Each week, whenever she has time off from her marketing job, Ida Jia can be found at Shanghai Disneyland queuing for hours to spend a few minutes with Linabell, a fluffy pink fox with big blue eyes.

08/01 NFL Super Bowl 2025: All the facts you need to know

The NFL regular season has concluded and the teams that qualified for the playoffs are set to begin competing for a chance to make it to the Super Bowl, arguably the biggest single event in U.S. sports with a huge global audience. Here's everything you need to know about Super Bowl LIX, including who is performing at halftime.

07/01 Breakingviews - Disney deal barely clarifies its TV picture

Walt Disney is changing some channels, but shareholders are watching the same show. The entertainment conglomerate unveiled plans to inject its struggling Hulu Live TV bundle into the $2 billion owner of rival streaming service FuboTV . Although the transaction helps clear the way for a separate sports-package joint venture, the fast-fading broadcast television problem lingers.

07/01 Discovery+ prices go up by a dollar in first hike by streaming service this year

Warner Bros Discovery's streaming platform Discovery+ is increasing its monthly subscription price by $1, the company said on Tuesday, becoming the first streaming service to raise rates in the new year.

07/01 Sunday's Golden Globes audience averages 10.1 million

Sunday's Golden Globes telecast on CBS averaged 10.1 million viewers, a 7% increase from the reported audience last year, producer Dick Clark Productions said on Monday.

06/01 Disney to combine Hulu + Live TV business into Fubo

Walt Disney Co and sports-focused streaming provider FuboTV have agreed to combine their online live TV businesses, the companies said on Monday.

06/01 Disney, Fox and Warner Bros to ask court to lift ban on launch of Venu Sports service

Three major media companies will ask the U.S. Court of Appeals on Monday to reverse a ruling that blocked the launch of their Venu Sports streaming service, arguing that a district court judge was wrong to halt its planned debut on antitrust grounds.

06/01 Complete list of winners at 82nd Golden Globe awards

The following is the full list of winners for film and television at the 82nd Golden Globe awards on Sunday.

05/01 Centerview Partners open to exploring options, including IPO or stake sale, WSJ reports

U.S.-headquartered Centerview Partners is becoming more open to exploring its options, including selling a stake in the boutique bank firm to an outside investor or going public, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.

05/01 Hollywood kicks off new year with Golden Globes glitz

Selena Gomez, Timothee Chalamet and other Hollywood stars will gather in Beverly Hills on Sunday for the annual Golden Globes celebration, the first major awards ceremony in a year without a clear frontrunner for the top movie accolades.

03/01 Skydance, Paramount dismiss objections to planned $8.4 bln merger

Skydance Media and Paramount Global on Thursday defended their planned $8.4 billion merger, urging the Federal Communications Commission to dismiss opposition from critics, calling them "unwarranted" and "meritless".

02/01 Record number of activist investors joined shareholder rebellion in 2024

A record number of activist shareholders mounted campaigns at global companies in 2024, a Barclays report showed on Thursday, as their pressure tactics produced strong returns, and further growth is likely this year.

02/01 US appeals court blocks Biden administration net neutrality rules

A U.S. appeals court ruled on Tuesday the Federal Communications Commission did not have the legal authority to reinstate landmark net neutrality rules.

02/01 Sunday's Golden Globes to launch Hollywood's awards festivities

Hollywood will kick off its 2025 awards festivities on Sunday at the annual Golden Globes ceremony where films such as "Wicked," "The Brutalist" and "Emilia Perez" compete for trophies and attention ahead of the Oscars.

01/01 Palestinian Authority suspends broadcast of Qatar's Al Jazeera TV temporarily

The Palestinian Authority suspended the broadcast of Qatar's Al Jazeera TV temporarily over "inciting material," Palestinian official news agency WAFA reported on Wednesday.

27/12 'Wicked' director wants fans to see characters soar

Jon M. Chu, the director behind the musical film “Wicked”, felt pressure from both himself and the rest of the team at Universal Pictures to make a masterpiece.

27/12 Ark's Cathie Wood calls for tax clarity as she rides 'Trump bump'

U.S. tech investor Cathie Wood is calling on Donald Trump's incoming administration to boost economic growth and policy certainty by backdating promised corporate and personal tax cuts to Jan. 1, 2025, she told Reuters.

26/12 Christmas Day viewership jumps as league contends with NFL-Netflix appeal

The NBA saw its most-watched Christmas Day lineup in five years, the league said on Thursday, as it went head-to-head with the NFL's splashy debut on streaming giant Netflix.

24/12 Target's holiday advertising push will only take it so far, investors say

In the most competitive holiday season in years, major U.S. retailers Target and Walmart are spending more on ads to reach shoppers on short-video app TikTok and streaming platforms.

23/12 What does Len Blavatnik's streaming platform DAZN do?

Sports streaming platform DAZN has agreed to buy News Corp's Australian cable TV unit Foxtel for A$3.4 billion ($2 billion) including debt.

23/12 Makers of Taiwan's 'Zero Day' TV series set around invasion fear backlash from China

A Chinese war plane goes missing near Taiwan. China sends swarms of military boats and planes for a blockade as Taiwan goes on a war footing. Panic ensues on the streets of Taipei.

23/12 Murdoch's News Corp to sell Foxtel to DAZN for $2.1 billion

News Corp will hold a 6% stake in DAZN, a streaming platform backed by Len Blavatnik.

20/12 Netflix inks U.S. broadcast deal with FIFA for 2027 and 2031 women's World Cups

FIFA and Netflix have signed a deal to broadcast the 2027 and 2031 editions of the Women's World Cup in the United States, world soccer's governing body said on Friday.

19/12 Hollywood embraces God and the 'cowboy curious' to broaden audience

The script for the biblical epic "Mary," which tells the story of the Nativity from the perspective of Mary of Nazareth, languished in Hollywood for some 15 years before entering production.

19/12 'Mufasa' film puts classic lions into more complex storylines

Director Barry Jenkins believes it was important to revisit the Disney classic "The Lion King" with the prequel "Mufasa: The Lion King" for audiences to understand that the protagonist lion Mufasa was never perfect, and the villain Scar was not always evil.

19/12 Timothee Chalamet channels young Bob Dylan in 'A Complete Unknown'

Timothee Chalamet likened his journey to playing music legend Bob Dylan to an athletic feat. It turned into a marathon that stretched longer than the actor had expected.

19/12 Miss America waves goodbye to bankruptcy

Miss America Competition ended its bankruptcy case on Wednesday, leaving a bitter dispute over ownership of the beauty pageant organization to be decided by other courts.

17/12 Trump vows to pursue more defamation claims after ABC News settlement

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday stepped up his legal threats against news outlets.

17/12 Vietnam's Milei-style cuts of ministries stir investors' anticipation, worries

Communist-run Vietnam is planning its boldest bureaucratic reform in decades, slashing ministries, agencies and broadcasters in a bid to reduce bottlenecks and red tape, but risking short-term "paralysis", officials and investors said.

16/12 EU kick starts new secure satellite constellation

The European Commission on Monday awarded contracts to push forward delayed plans for a 10.6 billion euro ($11.13 billion) secure European satellite constellation in response to Elon Musk's Starlink and other fast-growing internet networks.

15/12 ABC to pay $15 million to Trump library to settle lawsuit, court documents show

ABC News has agreed to give $15 million to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle a lawsuit over comments that anchor George Stephanopoulos made on air involving the civil case brought against Trump by writer E. Jean Carroll, a court document filed on Saturday showed.

13/12 F1 governing body approves controversial statute changes

Formula One's governing body approved statute changes on Friday that critics say will limit the powers of audit and ethics committees.

13/12 Rwandan president announces bid for F1 race

Rwandan president Paul Kagame announced his country's bid for a Formula One race on Friday, ahead of an awards ceremony in the capital Kigali that will hand the champion's trophy to Max Verstappen for a fourth year in a row.

12/12 Breakingviews - Warner Bros Discovery re-enters the spin zone

David Zaslav may rejoin the media M&A fray. The Warner Bros Discovery boss is reorganizing his assets into two key divisions, further isolating the media company’s dying TV networks. It comes after rival Comcast announced a full split. Something bigger may be in the offing.

12/12 Trump picks hardline Republican Kari Lake to lead Voice of America

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday said he was picking Kari Lake, a former news anchor and a hardline Republican who failed to win an Arizona Senate seat last month, to be the director of U.S. government-funded media outlet Voice of America.

11/12 Olympics need marketing changes, IOC decisions must be broader, says Watanabe

The International Olympic Committee must overhaul its Olympic marketing strategy to deliver higher value for sponsors, said IOC presidential candidate Morinari Watanabe on Wednesday.

11/12 Motor racing-Four in a row for Verstappen but change is in the air

Red Bull's Max Verstappen will have led the Formula One standings for more than 1,000 days by the start of next season but 2024 suggested the quadruple world champion's reign is at risk.

10/12 Rupert Murdoch fails in bid to change family trust, New York Times reports

Rupert Murdoch has lost a bid to change his family trust to consolidate control of his media empire in the hands of his son Lachlan, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing a sealed court document.

09/12 Full list of nominees for the 2025 Golden Globe awards

Nominations for the 2025 Golden Globe awards for film and television were announced on Monday for a ceremony that will take place on Jan. 5.

09/12 'Emilia Perez,' 'The Brutalist' lead Golden Globe film nominations

Musical thriller "Emilia Perez" and historical epic "The Brutalist" led the roster of films nominated on Monday for the 2025 Golden Globes, the Hollywood honors that kick off the movie awards season leading to the Oscars.

08/12 US House to vote to provide $3 billion to remove Chinese telecoms equipment

The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote next week on an annual defense bill that includes just over $3 billion for U.S. telecom companies to remove equipment made by Chinese telecoms firms Huawei and ZTE from American wireless networks to address security risks.

05/12 LA 2028 Games enjoy support of incoming Trump administration says IOC

The International Olympic Committee has no concerns over working with Donald Trump and his incoming administration on the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics given the President-elect's continued support of those Games, IOC President Thomas Bach said on Thursday.

04/12 Veteran Irish militant to sue Disney over depiction in 'Say Nothing' TV series

Veteran Irish militant Marian Price has initiated legal proceedings against Walt Disney after she was depicted killing Jean McConville in 1972 in the hit U.S. streaming series "Say Nothing."

04/12 DAZN named global broadcaster for 2025 Club World Cup

Sports streaming platform DAZN will be the exclusive global broadcaster for the 32-team 2025 Club World Cup, FIFA said on Wednesday, with the deal worth a reported $1 billion.

03/12 World Cup 2034 in Saudi Arabia unlikely to clash with Winter Games, says IOC

The 2034 soccer World Cup, which is expected to be held in Saudi Arabia and possibly in the cooler months, is unlikely to clash with the Salt Lake City winter Olympics, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.

03/12 A 12th F1 team after Cadillac? Why not, says FIA president

Formula One could expand to 12 teams now that General Motors' brand Cadillac has been accepted as the 11th from 2026, according to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

02/12 From Boeing to Intel: CEO exits at major global companies in 2024

Several global companies, including aircraft manufacturer Boeing and struggling chipmaker Intel, have witnessed the departure of their CEO's this year, with a handful of firms opting for seasoned executives to fill these leadership voids.

02/12 Global push for cooperation as space traffic crowds Earth orbit

The rapid increase in satellites and space junk will make low Earth orbit unusable unless companies and countries cooperate, experts say.

01/12 Disney's 'Moana 2' sets Thanksgiving weekend box office record

"Moana 2," a sequel to the 2016 animated film that reunites the wayfinding title character with demigod Maui, sailed to a Thanksgiving weekend record of $221 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales, distributor Walt Disney said Sunday.

30/11 Gautam Adani breaks silence on US bribery indictment

The billionaire said the company is committed to "world-class regulatory compliance," without giving further details.

29/11 Shein, Temu branch further into toy market amid worry over fake products

Fast-growing specialty e-commerce sites such as PDD's Temu and its rival Shein are branching deeper into the business of selling toys as many American and European shoppers prepare to seek out steep bargains during the Black Friday weekend.

28/11 Hackers steal $17 million from Uganda central bank - state paper

Offshore hackers stole 62 billion Ugandan shillings ($16.8 million) from Uganda's central bank, the state-owned New Vision newspaper reported on Thursday.

28/11 Airports to cooking oil: the many businesses of India's Gautam Adani

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani oversees a sprawling conglomerate with activities spanning construction of airports to supply of electricity and the sale of cooking oil.

28/11 McLaren v Ferrari is Formula One's big fight now

Ferrari and McLaren, Formula One's oldest rivals, take their constructors' title fight into a penultimate round in Qatar this weekend with both battling to end years of waiting to be champions again.

27/11 Indian parliament suspended again in row over U.S. accusations against Adani

Proceedings were disrupted for a second day by lawmakers calling for a discussion of US accusations of bribery and fraud against the ports-to-power Adani Group.

27/11 Drake escalates dispute with Kendrick Lamar in court filings

Drake has escalated his dispute with fellow rap superstar Kendrick Lamar, filing a pair of court notices warning of legal action against major music companies for what Drake called manipulative promotion of Lamar's megahit "Not Like Us."

27/11 'Moana 2' rides musical wave of Pacific culture and creativity

For Auli'i Cravalho, returning for the Walt Disney sequel film 'Moana 2" was a Hawaiian homecoming for both herself as an actor and for her character.

26/11 Disney settles suit over women's pay for $43 million

Walt Disney has agreed to pay $43.3 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that its female employees in California earned $150 million less than their male counterparts over an eight-year period, the plaintiffs' lawyers said in a statement on Monday.

26/11 Adani Green Energy says no talks on new financial commitment with TotalEnergies

Adani Green Energy said on Tuesday there is no new financial commitment under discussion with TotalEnergies , a day after the French oil major said it was pausing new investments into the Adani Group over U.S. bribery charges.

25/11 Trump's candidate picks include some firsts, but diversity down from Biden

Republican President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his Cabinet have included some historic firsts, though women and people of color make up less of the overall number than they did when Democratic President Joe Biden first took office.

24/11 'Wicked' soars to $114 million weekend box office

"Wicked," the first of two movies based on a beloved Broadway musical, soared into theaters with an estimated $114 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales, distributor Universal Pictures said on Sunday.

22/11 'Wicked,' 'Gladiator II' kick off strong in box-office battle

Musical adaptation "Wicked" and action epic "Gladiator II" generated a combined $25.7 million from early screenings in the U.S. and Canada, setting off the biggest box-office battle since "Barbenheimer."

22/11 GM moving closer to F1 entry with revived Andretti bid

A General Motors-backed bid to enter Formula One as an 11th team in 2026 is now looking more likely to succeed after being previously rejected, multiple sources said on Friday.

22/11 What you need to know about Adani's U.S. bribery indictment

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been indicted by U.S. prosecutors for his alleged role in a $265 million scheme to bribe Indian officials, sending shockwaves across his eponymous $142 billion ports-to-soybeans business conglomerate.

22/11 European companies cut jobs as economy sputters

Difficult economic conditions and persistently weak demand for many products have forced companies across Europe to freeze hiring or cut jobs.

22/11 S&P lowers outlook on three Adani units after US indictment of founder

S&P Global Ratings lowered its outlook on three Adani Group entities to 'negative' from 'stable' on Friday, citing risks to funding access following a U.S. indictment of the conglomerate's billionaire founder, Gautam Adani, on bribery charges.

22/11 F1, ESPN open talks over next US media rights deal, FT reports

Formula One has opened negotiations with broadcaster ESPN over its next U.S. media rights deal with one year left on the existing contract, the Financial Times said on Thursday.

22/11 DirecTV terminates Dish deal over failed debt swap

U.S. satellite TV provider DirecTV said on Thursday it has terminated its agreement to acquire Echostar's satellite television business that includes rival Dish TV over a failed debt-exchange offer.

21/11 Who are the defendants charged in US indictment of Gautam Adani?

U.S. prosecutors have charged Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, founder of a conglomerate named after him, and seven others in an alleged bribery and fraud scheme related to a renewable energy project in India.

21/11 Gautam Adani, indicted in US, is a controversial first-generation Indian tycoon

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, indicted in New York over a $265 million bribery scheme, is a first-generation tycoon whose phenomenal rise has been accompanied by a series of damaging controversies at home and abroad.

21/11 India's Adani shares tumble after US indicts group chairman in bribery case

Shares of Adani Group companies fell sharply on Thursday after U.S. prosecutors charged the billionaire chairman of the Indian conglomerate in an alleged bribery and fraud scheme.

21/11 Iceland volcano erupts for the tenth time in three years

Lying dormant for 800 years, the geological systems in the area reactivated in 2021.

20/11 Comcast to spin off some cable TV networks as streaming dominates

Comcast said on Wednesday it plans to spin off some NBCUniversal cable TV networks, as the rise of streaming prompts the media company to relinquish some of its most prized assets.

18/11 Warner Bros Discovery secures NBA rights extension after dispute

Warner Bros Discovery said on Monday it would have access to coveted National Basketball Association content for 11 more years under a legal settlement with the league, sending shares of the media company more than 5% higher.

18/11 Canadian GP agrees to carbon-reducing date change from 2026

Formula One's Canadian Grand Prix will be held in May instead of June from 2026 onwards to help reduce the sport's carbon footprint and consolidate the European season into one consecutive period.

16/11 And the next Oscars host will be ... Conan O’Brien

Comedian, writer and former late-night host Conan O’Brien will be the host of the 97th Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said on Friday.

15/11 Disney nears tipping point as streaming profits start to offset cable decline

Bob Iger returned to Walt Disney as CEO in 2022 with a bold promise of making streaming profitable.

14/11 Breakingviews - Disney’s new storybook omits Dumbos in the room

Apropos of the company he runs, Bob Iger knows how to tell a tale of adventure. Walt Disney boldly laid out a three-year forecast that details everything from broad earnings growth to profitability projections for its streaming TV services. Although the outlook helped add as much as 10% to its market value, there are some gaping holes in the story.

14/11 Diamond Sports cleared to emerge from bankruptcy after new MLB deals

Regional sports broadcaster Diamond Sports Group received court approval on Thursday for a bankruptcy restructuring that will rebrand its TV channels, trim nearly $9 billion in debt, and renegotiate broadcast contracts with six Major League Baseball teams.

14/11 F1 to race in Monaco until 2031 with new June date

Formula One's iconic Monaco Grand Prix will remain on the calendar until at least 2031 after a six-year extension was announced on Thursday with a date change to June that also avoids future clashes with the Indianapolis 500.

14/11 'Deadpool & Wolverine' helps Disney beat earnings forecasts

Walt Disney reported earnings that topped Wall Street's estimates on Thursday, propelled by blockbuster ticket sales from the rude and irreverent summer Marvel film "Deadpool & Wolverine," and provided an upbeat forecast for the coming year.

13/11 Billy Bob Thornton figured out oil industry for 'Landman' show

Billy Bob Thornton enjoyed learning more about the oil industry for his role in the television series “Landman” as Tommy Norris, a crisis executive for an oil company in West Texas.

12/11 F1 race director Wittich leaves with immediate effect

Formula One race director Niels Wittich has stepped down with immediate effect and Rui Marques will take over the role from next week's Las Vegas Grand Prix, the governing FIA said on Tuesday.

12/11 Gary Lineker to leave Match of the Day, BBC says

Gary Lineker, a former England soccer captain, will step down from the BBC's Match of the Day highlights show at the end of the current season after 25 years of presenting the programme, the broadcaster said on Tuesday.

12/11 NFL Super Bowl 2025: Everything you need to know 

Now that the NFL season has passed its halfway point, fans are sizing up their team's prospects for making it to the Super Bowl, arguably the biggest single event in U.S. sports with a huge global audience. Here's everything you need to know about Super Bowl LIX, including who is performing at halftime.

12/11 'Yellowstone' cast continues to tease surprises leading up to season finale

Actor Cole Hauser has listened to a number of fan theories about the final episodes of the American neo-Western TV series "Yellowstone" - and is not afraid to tell them they're wrong.

11/11 Indiana man found guilty of murdering two girls in 2017

A jury found an Indiana man guilty of the murder of two teenaged girls who went missing during a hike outside their small hometown of Delphi in 2017, Court TV reported on Monday, bringing a long-running cold case to an apparent conclusion.

10/11 Krejcikova calls for respect after TV comment about her appearance

Journalist Jon Wertheim, seemingly unaware that he was on air, made a comment about Barbora Krejcikova's forehead.

07/11 New 'Star Wars' film trilogy in the works at Disney

A new "Star Wars" film trilogy written by "X-Men" producer Simon Kinberg is in the early stages of development at Walt Disney Co , a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

03/11 Harris tops Trump in latest Iowa poll, marking turnaround -Des Moines Register survey

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has surpassed Republican Donald Trump in a new poll in Iowa, with likely women voters responsible for the turnaround in a state that Trump easily won in 2016 and 2020, according to the Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll released on Saturday.

01/11 Exclusive: Walt Disney forms business unit to coordinate use of AI, augmented reality

Walt Disney is forming a new group to coordinate the company's use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and mixed reality, as the media giant explores applications across its film, television and theme park divisions.

25/10 Morgan Stanley board names CEO Ted Pick its chair

Morgan Stanley said on Thursday CEO Ted Pick would be its next chair succeeding James Gorman, who has been tapped to head the board at Walt Disney after he steps down as executive chair of the Wall Street titan at the end of the year.

23/10 Israel names Al Jazeera reporters as Gaza militants, network condemns 'unfounded allegations'

The Israeli military named on Wednesday six Palestinians in Gaza as Al Jazeera reporters who it said were also members of the Hamas or Islamic Jihad militant groups, an allegation which the Qatari network rejected as an attempt to silence journalists.

22/10 More US firms lean on retired, veteran leaders to steady ship in choppy economy

CVS Health last week named as CEO a tried-and-tested company veteran, the latest in a handful of firms this year that have turned to an experienced executive to take the helm, hoping to quell investor concerns amid economic uncertainty.

22/10 Luxury brand Chanel to sponsor Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race

French luxury brand Chanel will sponsor Britain's historic Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race next year in the first sporting sponsorship for the company known for its tailored suits and quilted purses.

21/10 Netflix hits record high as strong subscriber additions ease growth worries

Netflix shares hit an all-time high on Friday, buoyed by investor optimism that its robust content lineup will help the streaming giant maintain upbeat subscriber growth even as the boost from its password-sharing crackdown wanes.

09/09 Starboard proposes that News Corp eliminates dual-class shares

Hedge fund Starboard Value confirmed on Monday it had filed a shareholder resolution to eliminate the dual-class share structure that allows Rupert Murdoch to control News Corp , the publisher of the Wall Street Journal.

08/09 From Boeing to Detroit Three, US labor unions flex muscle

U.S. planemaker Boeing BA.N has averted a possible strike after reaching a tentative labor deal with a union representing more than 32,000 workers in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, the latest in a series of labor negotiations that brought double-digit wage increases despite a tight labor market and stubborn inflation.

08/09 DirecTV files FCC complaint against Disney for anti-competitive practices

Satellite TV provider DirecTV has filed a complaint with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), accusing Walt Disney of failing to negotiate in good faith and engaging in anticompetitive behavior, the company said on Sunday.

08/09 From Kennedy-Nixon to Harris-Trump: Six decades of debate quips, rips and slips

Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump face off in a presidential debate on Tuesday ahead of a Nov. 5 election, upholding a tradition marked by some memorable moments of modern U.S. political history:

08/09 Anderson .Paak's 'K-Pops' draws on an identity rooted in two cultures

Eight-time Grammy award winner Anderson .Paak hopes he "got it right" with his directorial debut "K-Pops," saying he did his best to reflect the two cultures that make up his identity as the son of a Korean mother and African American father.

07/09 TIFF 2024: Elton John dazzles Toronto's red carpet for new documentary

A bespectacled Elton John rolled down the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival in a purple golf cart adorned with stars, displaying a brand of showmanship befitting the world premiere of the documentary "Elton John: Never Too Late."

06/09 Exclusive: Starboard files proposal at News Corp, seeks to break Murdoch's grip

Hedge fund Starboard Value has filed a shareholder resolution to do away with the dual-class shares that allow Rupert Murdoch to control News Corp , the publisher of the Wall Street Journal, according to people familiar with the matter.

05/09 AT&T makes final offer to striking CWA union

Telecom operator AT&T has presented the Communications Workers of America's bargaining committee with its final offer, the union said on Thursday, adding that the proposal did not meet its expectations.

04/09 Charter and AMC ink early renewal deal, providing cable subscribers free access to AMC+

Charter Communications and AMC Networks on Wednesday said they have agreed to an early renewal of a distribution agreement, allowing Charter to carry AMC's portfolio of linear cable networks for multiple years.

04/09 Disney, DirecTV battle to reshape TV bundling

What began as routine haggling over the rates satellite TV provider DirecTV would pay to distribute Walt Disney's television networks is turning into a referendum on the future of bundled programming, executives and experts said.

04/09 Las Vegas GP adds Ferrari race and ice rink

The Las Vegas Grand Prix will add a Ferrari Challenge support race to the second edition of the Formula One event in November after criticism of the limited track action on offer last year.

04/09 'Ketamine queen,' doctor to face March trial in Matthew Perry death

A California doctor and a woman charged with illegally supplying the drug ketamine to "Friends" star Matthew Perry before his overdose death will face trial in March, according to court documents released on Tuesday.

02/09 Venezuela's newest news agency says AI anchors protect reporters amid government crackdown

One of Venezuela's newest news anchors sits on a stool, dressed in a flannel shirt and chinos as he delivers the day's headlines.

02/09 Apple set for music, TV streaming fight in India after Airtel deal

Apple's partnership with India's second-biggest telecoms firm will give the iPhone maker a sorely needed boost in a content market where it lags far behind the likes of Spotify and Walt Disney .

31/08 Doctor charged in death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry 'incredibly remorseful'

One of two doctors who are among the five people charged in the ketamine overdose death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry was barred by a federal judge on Friday from practicing medicine and through his lawyer afterward expressed remorse.

29/08 Telegram boss's lawyer dismisses probe against Durov as absurd

A lawyer for Telegram boss Pavel Durov, who is being investigated in France, said it was "totally absurd" to suggest the head of a social network was responsible for any criminal acts committed on the platform, French media said.

29/08 Disney-Reliance deal: What were India's antitrust concerns?

Walt Disney Co and Reliance Industries won approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Wednesday for an $8.5 billion merger of their Indian media assets after offering concessions relating to their grip on broadcasting rights for cricket, India's favourite sport.

29/08 Harris-Trump debate: when and where is it?

U.S. Republican candidate Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Kamala Harris will square off next month in their first presidential debate since President Joe Biden quit the race.

28/08 Disney's ESPN signs deal to air US Open tennis through 2037

Walt Disney's ESPN signed a deal with the United States Tennis Association to continue broadcasting the U.S. Open tournament through 2037, the network said on Wednesday.

28/08 Bertelsmann eyes further acquisitions to drive US growth

German media, services and education conglomerate Bertelsmann is planning new acquisitions in the United States to accelerate growth there, it said on Wednesday, after the U.S. became its largest sales contributor for the first time in the first half of 2024.

28/08 Disney, Reliance overcome cricket concerns to win approval for $8.5 billion merger

Walt Disney Co and Reliance Industries won approval on Wednesday for an $8.5 billion merger of their Indian media assets after assuaging regulatory worries about their grip on broadcasting rights for cricket, India's favourite sport.

28/08 Apple eyes bigger slice of India's streaming market with Airtel deal

Apple is tying up with India's Airtel to offer the telecom firm's premium customers its music and video streaming services for free, potentially giving the U.S. firm access to thousands of consumers in a price-sensitive market.

27/08 Sony, India's Zee settle dispute over scrapped $10 billion merger

India's Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Sony's unit in the country have agreed to withdraw all claims against each other related to their failed $10 billion merger, Zee said on Tuesday.

27/08 Media exec Bronfman pulls out of race to acquire Paramount

Media veteran Edgar Bronfman on Monday said in a statement that his bidding group had pulled out of the race to take control of Paramount Global and exited the go-shop process.

26/08 Trump threatens to pull out of Harris debate, hot mics an issue

Hot mics can help or hurt political candidates, catching off-hand comments that sometimes were not meant for the public.

25/08 Who is Pavel Durov, CEO of messaging app Telegram?

"I would rather be free than to take orders from anyone."

25/08 Telegram messaging app CEO Durov arrested in France

Durov was traveling aboard his private jet, TF1 reported. It said police were investigating a lack of moderators on Telegram, which they thought allowed criminal activity to occur on the app.

23/08 Major labels ask US Supreme Court to reconsider $1 bln Cox copyright case

Record labels including Sony Music , Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a decision that wiped out a $1 billion jury verdict for them against internet service provider Cox Communications (COXC.UL).

22/08 Exclusive: Disney-Reliance offer concessions for India merger, but no cricket rights sale

Disney and Reliance have offered some concessions to secure an India antitrust approval for their $8.5 billion media merger, but are unwilling to sell any cricket broadcast rights, the biggest prize in the deal, two sources familiar with matter said.

22/08 Germany's Scholz vows to keep luxury shipbuilder afloat

The German government is working on a deal to secure the future of Meyer Werft, a 229-year-old shipyard and one of the world's largest cruise ship builders, Chancellor Olaf Scholz assured workers during a visit to the company on Thursday.

22/08 To seal India merger, Disney-Reliance may need to dilute cricket dominance

The Indian antitrust body's opposition to a proposed $8.5 billion merger of the Indian media assets of Walt Disney and Reliance may force the companies to sell some lucrative cricket broadcast rights or commit to advertising price caps.

22/08 Walt Disney tasks Morgan Stanley's Gorman to lead CEO search

Walt Disney on Wednesday named board member and Morgan Stanley executive chairman James Gorman to chair its succession planning committee, which is looking for a replacement to longtime CEO Bob Iger.

22/08 Bronfman raises bid for National Amusements, Paramount stake to $6 bln, source says

Veteran media executive Edgar Bronfman sweetened his offer to $6 billion for National Amusements and a minority stake in Paramount Global , according to a person familiar with the matter.

21/08 Warner Bros Discovery pledges $8.5 bln on Nevada Studios pending tax credit approval

Warner Bros Discovery said on Tuesday it would spend at least $8.5 billion to produce movies and television shows at a new studio at Las Vegas in Nevada, if the state provides promised tax incentives.

20/08 Disney agrees to have Florida wrongful death lawsuit decided in court

Walt Disney Co on Monday agreed to have a court decide a wrongful death lawsuit brought by a widower in Florida, after earlier arguing the case belonged in arbitration because the man signed up for a trial of streaming service Disney+ in 2019.

20/08 Disney-Reliance Indian merger: Who are the main rivals? 

The $8.5 billion merger of Reliance and Walt Disney media assets was dealt its biggest setback yet after an initial assessment by India's antitrust body noted that the combination could hurt competition due to their dominance over cricket rights.

20/08 Assets of Reliance and Disney whose India media merger faces scrutiny

In the biggest setback so far to Disney and Reliance's plans to strike a $8.5 billion India media assets merger, the country's antitrust body has reached an initial assessment that the deal harms competition due to their power over cricket rights, four sources told Reuters on Tuesday.

20/08 Exclusive: India antitrust body warns Disney, Reliance media merger will hurt rivals - sources

India's antitrust body has reached an initial assessment that the $8.5 billion India merger of Reliance and Walt Disney media assets harms competition due to their power over cricket broadcast rights, four sources told Reuters on Tuesday.

20/08 Edgar Bronfman submits rival bid to acquire Paramount Global

Veteran media executive Edgar Bronfman Jr. submitted a bid on Monday to acquire a stake in Paramount Global and National Amusements, the Redstone family company that controls the entertainment giant, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.

19/08 Disney names veteran producer Almin Karamehmedovic president of ABC News

Walt Disney has named veteran producer Almin Karamehmedovic as president of ABC News, the television network said on Monday.

18/08 Italian reporters to return after Russian anger at Kursk report

Two Italian journalists who angered Moscow with a TV report from Ukrainian-held parts of Russia's Kursk region will return to Italy, state broadcaster RAI said on Saturday.

17/08 Brazilian media mogul Silvio Santos dead at 93, SBT TV says

Brazilian media mogul Silvio Santos, who went from street vendor to owner of a business empire including one of the country's largest TV channels, died at the age of 93, his broadcaster SBT said on Saturday.

17/08 Indonesia holds curtailed Independence Day event in troubled new capital

Indonesia celebrated its independence anniversary at the site of its planned new capital, Nusantara, for the first time on Saturday, in a scaled-back ceremony as the still-under-construction city is beset by problems and faces delays.

17/08 US judge delays launch of sports streaming venture from Disney, media giants

A U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked the launch of a new sports streaming service backed by three media giants, Walt Disney , Fox and Warner Bros Discovery , which aims to capture younger sports fans who do not watch games on TV.

15/08 Berkshire invests in Ulta Beauty, Heico as it retreats from Apple

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway acquired stakes in cosmetics store chain Ulta Beauty and aircraft parts maker Heico during the second quarter, when it also nearly halved its huge stake in Apple .

14/08 Exclusive: Reliance, Disney offer concessions to win antitrust nod for India media merger, sources say

Reliance and Walt Disney have offered to sell some channels to win faster antitrust approval for their $8.5 billion India media assets merger, but are resisting changes to cricket broadcast rights they own, two sources familiar with the matter said.

13/08 DoorDash to offer Max streaming to members in the US as competition intensifies

DoorDash on Tuesday said it had partnered with Warner Bros Discovery's Max to provide the streaming service at no extra cost to its membership program subscribers in the United States.

13/08 Paramount Global to lay off 15% of U.S. workforce and close TV studio

Paramount Global will begin laying off 15% of its workforce in the United States starting Tuesday and close down its Paramount Television studio as part of a planned restructuring, the media giant said in internal communication.

13/08 Biden to tackle helpline wait times in pro-consumer push

The Biden administration on Monday unveiled new rules and efforts targeting consumer annoyances ranging from hard-to-cancel subscriptions, cumbersome insurance forms, and not being able to get a live customer service agent on the phone.

11/08 Paris Games reboots Olympic brand, raising bar for LA

Against all odds, the Paris Olympics have delivered.

11/08 Disney expected to announce plans for its theme parks

Walt Disney is expected to announce new attractions at the company's theme parks Saturday at its D23 fan convention, revealing how the company will begin deploying $60 billion in capital investments.

10/08 Netflix teams up with CBS Sports to produce Christmas Day NFL games

Paramount Global owned CBS Sports will produce the two National Football League (NFL) games set to be aired on Netflix on Christmas Day this year, the video streaming platform said on Friday.

09/08 Boxing's inclusion in LA 2028 Games to be decided next year - IOC's Bach

A decision on boxing's inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has to be made in 2025, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said on Friday.

09/08 Paramount jumps as steady streaming growth eclipses TV unit writedown

Paramount Global's shares jumped 6% premarket on Friday as investors cheered strong growth at the media group's streaming business, even as the company joined rival Warner Bros Discovery in writing down the value of its TV assets.

09/08 Disney rides pair of box office hits into D23 fan convention

Walt Disney , which reclaimed the top of the summer box office with Pixar animation's Inside Out 2 and Marvel's raunchy Deadpool & Wolverine, is set to announce details of coming films at its D23 fan convention on Friday.

09/08 News Corp considers selling Australia pay TV and streaming unit

Rupert Murdoch's News Corp said it may sell Australian cable TV and streaming unit Foxtel after receiving an approach, a deal that would end its involvement in a high-overhead asset that has struggled to adapt to the Netflix era.

08/08 Paramount Global writes down value of cable networks, posts first streaming profit

Paramount Global wrote down the value of its cable networks by nearly $6 billion on Thursday, even as the company's streaming business reported its first quarterly profit.

08/08 Australians jubilant as sports-mad country bags record gold at Olympics

Australians bagged a national record 18 gold medals at the Olympics in Paris as the sports-crazed nation moved into third place in the medals tally behind China and America, sparking celebrations in offices, pubs and schools down under.

07/08 Warner Bros Discovery writes down TV assets amid uncertainty over fees, sports rights renewals

Warner Bros Discovery said on Wednesday it wrote down the value of its TV assets due to uncertainty of fees from cable and satellite distributors and sports rights renewals, sending its shares down 8% in extended trading.

07/08 Next Games will have more product placement, commercial opportunities-IOC

From selfies with Samsung phones on the podium to Louis Vuitton cases at the opening ceremony, the Paris Olympics have widened the scope for sponsors' product placement like never before, and this trend will continue in future Games, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday.

07/08 Walt Disney earnings beat market estimates; profit slips at parks

Walt Disney reported on Wednesday quarterly earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations, buoyed by the success of animated Pixar film "Inside Out 2", which helped overcome a profit decline at theme parks.

05/08 'Deadpool & Wolverine' leads a pop culture cascade of F-bombs

What the f---? The F-word, once seen as the most shocking expletive in the English language, has become commonplace in pop culture.

03/08 Striking U.S. video game actors say AI threatens their jobs

Striking video game voice actors and motion-capture performers held their first picket on Thursday in front of Warner Bros. Games and said artificial intelligence was a threat to their professions.

03/08 Wall St Week Ahead: Flaring economic worries threaten US stocks rally

Economic fears are roiling Wall Street, as worries grow that the Federal Reserve may have left interest rates elevated for too long, allowing them to hurt U.S. growth.

12/07 US court rejects challenges to FCC approval of SpaceX satellites

A U.S. appeals court on Friday upheld the decision of the Federal Communications Commission to approve a SpaceX plan to deploy thousands of Starlink satellites to provide space-based broadband internet service.

12/07 US firms bet on Paris Olympics with new stores, marketing push

U.S. companies from Nike to Warner Bros are opening new stores and holding big marketing events in Paris before and during the Olympics, betting that excitement for the summer games can help boost their sales.

12/07 India's Ambani wedding spectacle gets political with Modi posters

The wedding of a scion from India's ultra-wealthy Ambani family - much in the news for its opulent celebrations and VIP-studded guest list - has suddenly developed more political overtones with posters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi now lining the road to the venue.

11/07 NBA finalizes $76 bln broadcasting deal with Disney, Amazon, Comcast, the Athletic reports

The National Basketball Association has finalized a $76 billion deal that will make Comcast's NBCUniversal and Amazon.com's Amazon Prime Video new partners, and it will maintain Disney's ESPN as the home of the NBA finals, the Athletic reported on Wednesday, citing sources.

10/07 CNN to cut 100 jobs in major overhaul to focus on digital, memo shows

News outlet CNN will cut about 100 jobs as part of a plan to consolidate news operations and bolster its digital business, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Wednesday.

10/07 A big fat Indian wedding for the Ambani family to snarl Mumbai traffic

When the son of Asia's richest person Mukesh Ambani gets married in Mumbai this week, traffic in a key part of the city will literally stop for the four-day extravaganza to be attended by celebrities, business elite and politicians.

09/07 Disney to add new ship in Tokyo to expanding cruise business

Walt Disney unveiled plans on Tuesday to launch a new cruise ship that will set sail from Tokyo starting in fiscal 2028, adding a ninth vessel to the brand's growing fleet.

09/07 Argentina's Copa quarter-final win drives record ratings

Argentina's penalty shootout victory over Ecuador in the Copa America quarter-finals on Thursday drew record audiences, with 1.87 million viewers tuning in on Fox Sports, the broadcaster said.

08/07 Skydance's David Ellison describes Paramount's tech-media hybrid future

Skydance Media CEO David Ellison on Monday sketched out a vision for Paramount Global as a technology-media hybrid company at a time Hollywood has been competing for attention with tech giants moving into the entertainment business.

08/07 Paramount to continue job cuts until Skydance deal closes, memo says

Paramount Global will continue reducing the size of its workforce until its merger with Skydance Media closes, the company's co-CEOs said in a memo seen by Reuters on Sunday, hours after the companies announced the deal.

08/07 Special committee of Paramount Global endorses plan to merge with Skydance Media, source says

Tech scion David Ellison moved one step closer to gaining control of Paramount Global , with a special committee voting Sunday to support a merger with his Skydance Media, a source close to the deal told Reuters.

04/07 Hungary's Orban to head to Moscow to meet with Putin

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday, Radio Free Europe and the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

03/07 Skydance Media's deal to gain control of Paramount could be sealed this weekend, sources say

Skydance Media's deal to acquire theater operator National Amusements, with its controlling interest in Paramount Global , could be finalized by Monday, sources familiar with the deal process said.

03/07 Paramount's controlling shareholder reaches new deal with Skydance Media

Paramount Global's controlling shareholder, Shari Redstone's National Amusements, has reached a new deal with Skydance Media, just weeks after the two sides ended negotiations, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.

02/07 Breakingviews - NFL can turn a $5 bln court loss into a touchdown

The National Football League can seize victory from a $5 billion defeat. That’s how much a jury ordered the organization to pay as a penalty for bundling rights to air teams’ Sunday matchups, which jurors deemed anticompetitive. If the ruling stands, the NFL could lose out on one big-ticket payday. But dicing up rights could spark a wider feeding frenzy.

02/07 Hunter Biden sues Fox News over 'mock trial' miniseries

U.S. President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden sued conservative news outlet Fox News on Monday for publishing nude photos and videos of him in a fictionalized “mock trial” show focused on his foreign business dealings.

30/06 'Inside Out 2' hits $1 billion at global box office

Pixar movie "Inside Out 2" has crossed the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office in less than three weeks of release, reaching that level in the fastest time of any animated film in history, Walt Disney Co said on Sunday.

29/06 Don't forget Tiananmen, Taiwan singer tells prestigious music awards

Taiwanese singer and activist Panai called on Saturday at one of the most prestigious entertainment events in the Chinese-speaking world for people not to forget China's bloody 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters at Tiananmen Square.

29/06 Explainer: What’s next after NFL loses $4.7 billion ‘Sunday Ticket’ trial

A $4.7 billion U.S. verdict against the National Football League over the cost of its "Sunday Ticket" broadcast package could reshape how games are distributed — if it holds up.

28/06 Biden-Trump debate draws 48 million TV viewers

Roughly 48 million TV viewers tuned in to watch Thursday's U.S. presidential debate between Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican rival Donald Trump, according to preliminary Nielsen data.

28/06 NFL hit with $4.7 billion verdict in 'Sunday Ticket' antitrust trial

The National Football League must pay more than $4.7 billion in class-action damages for overcharging subscribers of its “Sunday Ticket” telecasts, a California federal jury said on Thursday.

26/06 Hollywood workers union reaches pay, AI-use deal with top studios

A union representing Hollywood film and television crew said on Tuesday it has reached a tentative three-year deal with major studios that includes agreed-on pay hikes and guardrails against the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

25/06 Paramount Global to raise prices for its streaming plans

Paramount Global is raising subscription rates for its flagship streaming services, the media giant said on Monday, as it looks to recalibrate its business and pay off debt.

22/06 ‘Inside Out 2’ crosses $500 million at the worldwide box office

Animated Pixar movie "Inside Out 2" has become the highest grossing film of the year domestically and crossed $500 million at the worldwide box office, according to a Walt Disney statement released on Saturday.

22/06 Hackers hit Poland Euro 2024 match broadcast in second attack

Hackers disrupted an online broadcast of Poland's Euro 2024 match with Austria on Friday, the state broadcaster said, the second cyberattack targeting the Polish soccer team during the championships.

22/06 Breakingviews - Building the WeWork of workouts will be a stretch

Life Time wants to be more than just another gym. The luxe chain is trying to defy the fitness industry’s patchy financial track record by becoming a brand on par with Walt Disney . A business model that’s skewing toward WeWork’s, however, makes the ambition a heavy lift.

16/06 'Inside Out 2' domestic box office debuts at $155 mln

Animated Pixar movie "Inside Out 2" made an estimated $155 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales over the weekend, according to estimates released on Sunday.

16/06 CNN rules for first US presidential debate: no props, muted microphones

The first U.S. presidential debate between incumbent Joe Biden and Republican rival Donald Trump on June 27 will include two commercial breaks, no props and muted microphones except when recognized to speak, CNN said Saturday.

13/06 Reliance's Jio Platforms clears hurdle in bid to launch satellite internet in India

A joint venture between Reliance Industries' Jio Platforms and Luxembourg-based SES to provide gigabit fibre internet has won approval from the Indian space regulator to operate satellites there, a government executive said.

13/06 Tesla shareholder meeting: Battles over CEO pay across the globe

Tesla shareholders on Thursday will vote on CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package which a Delaware judge voided in January, when she called the sum unfathomable." Musk said late on Wednesday that shareholders were voting by wide margins to approve the pay package.

13/06 Disney, Florida's DeSantis end spat with deal on 15-year expansion plan

Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have put an end to their feud with a deal that allows the entertainment giant to develop the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando for the next 15 years.

13/06 NASA accidentally broadcasts simulation of distressed astronauts on space station

NASA accidentally broadcast a simulation of astronauts being treated for decompression sickness on the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, prompting speculation of an emergency in posts on social media.

12/06 Sony Pictures Entertainment buys cinema chain Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) has acquired U.S. cinema chain Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the companies said on Wednesday, a move that will give the studio control over movie distribution.

12/06 Female stunt drivers take on obstacles to working in Hollywood

For stunt women, Hollywood does not have a good track record, particularly when it comes to driving.

12/06 Emirati conglomerate drops plans for Lebanese TV channel over alleged threats

A wealthy Emirati businessman has scrapped plans to launch a new television channel in Lebanon, with his company alleging he and his staff had faced physical threats.

11/06 Rogers Communications signs content deals with NBCUniversal and Warner Bros Discovery

Rogers Communications has entered into multi-year deals with Comcast-owned NBCUniversal and Warner Bros Discover to bring sports and entertainment content to Canada, the telecom giant said on Monday.

11/06 Warner Bros Discovery's TNT Sports inks 10-year deal to broadcast French Open in US

Warner Bros Discovery's TNT Sports has signed a 10-year deal to broadcast the French Open in the U.S. starting next year, the media giant said on Tuesday, as it looks to strengthen its coverage of live sports.

11/06 Shari Redstone ends talks with Skydance for Paramount merger, source says

Media heiress Shari Redstone has ended talks with David Ellison's Skydance Media, even as a special committee of the Paramount Global's board was expected to meet to vote on a merger proposal, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.

10/06 Australia's Nine Entertainment says Peter Costello steps down as chairman

Australian broadcaster Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd said its chairman Peter Costello resigned on Saturday and has been replaced by non executive deputy chair Catherine West.

10/06 Edgar Bronfman Jr. eyes over $2 bln bid for Paramount owner, WSJ reports

Former media executive Edgar Bronfman Jr., backed by private equity firm Bain Capital, has expressed interest in buying Paramount's controlling shareholder National Amusements, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

08/06 Shari Redstone receives fewest votes in Paramount board election

Paramount Global controlling shareholder Shari Redstone received the fewest votes among other directors in the company's board election, a filing on Friday showed.

07/06 US Appeals Court to hear net neutrality legal challenges

The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear a series of industry legal challenges seeking to block the Biden administration's reinstatement of landmark net neutrality rules set to take effect on July 22, according to an order Thursday.

07/06 US election officials split on AI disclosure rules for political ads

The two top officials of the Federal Election Commission are split over whether broadcast radio and television political advertisements should be required to disclose whether content is generated by artificial intelligence (AI).