Dozens of acts withdraw from SXSW over military sponsorship amid Israel-Hamas conflict

Dozens of performers and speakers have pulled out of the ongoing South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, citing their objection to event sponsorship by the US military and defense … Continue reading Dozens of acts withdraw from SXSW over military sponsorship amid Israel-Hamas conflict

Nickelodeon “saddened” as Drake Bell opens up about sexual abuse on set

One-time Drake & Josh star Drake Bell spoke about incidents of sexual assault and abuse by dialogue coach Brian Peck when the star was just a child. Bell detailed the … Continue reading Nickelodeon “saddened” as Drake Bell opens up about sexual abuse on set

Tom Hardy’s ‘Venom 3’ title out now; Sony moves up release date to October

The ‘Venom’ franchise’s third installment has been named “Venom: The Last Dance,” Variety reported. In addition to the movie’s name release, Sony has also moved up the film’s release date … Continue reading Tom Hardy’s ‘Venom 3’ title out now; Sony moves up release date to October

Argentina’s far-right government slices state funding to INCAA

Argentina’s far-right leader Javier Milei’s government has pushed through its controversial plans to defund all state funding to the country’s national film body, the National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual … Continue reading Argentina’s far-right government slices state funding to INCAA

MediaLink CEO Michael Kassan accuses UTA of fraud, breach of contract

In relation to United Talent Agency’s 2021 acquisition of the consultancy firm MediaLink, the agency has been accused of breach of contract and fraud. Michael Kassan, founded of MediaLink and … Continue reading MediaLink CEO Michael Kassan accuses UTA of fraud, breach of contract

Chicago-based sports blog Deadspin lays off entire staff after scandal

Deadspin, a Chicago-based sports blog has laid off all its existing staff after the parent company sold the sports news site to European startup Lineup Publishing. In 2019, Deadspin, originally … Continue reading Chicago-based sports blog Deadspin lays off entire staff after scandal

Andrew Tate, his brother arrested in Romania over charges of sexual aggression

Andrew Tate, a controversial social media influencer, and his brother Tristan have been arrested in Romania over allegations of sexual aggression dating back to between 2012 and 2015. The arrest … Continue reading Andrew Tate, his brother arrested in Romania over charges of sexual aggression

IUML challenges CAA Rules in SC; Kerala, WB CMs reject enforcement

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) today filed a plea against the new Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) Rules 2024 in the Supreme Court of India (SC), as reported by Bar … Continue reading IUML challenges CAA Rules in SC; Kerala, WB CMs reject enforcement

Typos on Kobe Bryant statue at Crypto.Com arena to be corrected: Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers, on Monday, in a statement, said that the spelling error on a Kobe Bryant statue that was unveiled last month will be corrected. The statue is … Continue reading Typos on Kobe Bryant statue at Crypto.Com arena to be corrected: Lakers

Oscars viewership increases 4% as ‘Oppenheimer’ bosses ceremony

According to Nielsen data, the 2024 Oscar ceremony, dominated by Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, saw a 4% increase in viewership, meaning 19.5 million viewers tuned in to watch the much-awaited function. … Continue reading Oscars viewership increases 4% as ‘Oppenheimer’ bosses ceremony

Disneyland’s $1.9B expansion plan gets rolling after crucial public meeting

Disney, on Monday, cleared its Disneyland expansion plan worth $1.9 billion over the next decade. However, it was met with hurdles. The Anaheim City Planning Commission voted 5-1 to approve … Continue reading Disneyland’s $1.9B expansion plan gets rolling after crucial public meeting

Saudi Arabia spots Ramadan crescent, marks the beginning of holy month

Saudi Arabia on Sunday spotted the crescent moon, which marks the beginning of holy month of Ramadan, according to local media. Following Saudi Arabia’s announcement, several Gulf Arab nations, including … Continue reading Saudi Arabia spots Ramadan crescent, marks the beginning of holy month