Entertainment

  Key takeaways • Bally’s unveils a massive hotel, casino, and entertainment plan around the new Athletics ballpark • The $1.5 billion Las Vegas project aims to boost sports tourism by 2028 • The development features towers, retail shops, dining venues, and live entertainment • Bally’s tackles financial challenges to reshape Vegas fun and...

  Key Takeaways: Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show returned to TV in many U.S. cities. Nexstar and Sinclair had pulled the show due to a controversial joke by Kimmel. The show was suspended after comments following activist Charlie Kirk’s death. It is now back on Nexstar’s ABC channels in 28 cities...

  Key takeaways: Aaron Sorkin writes and directs The Social Reckoning. Jeremy Strong stars as Mark Zuckerberg. Story draws on Frances Haugen’s whistleblower leaks. Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White join the cast. The Social Reckoning premieres October 9, 2026. Inside The Social Reckoning Aaron Sorkin brings us The Social Reckoning, a...

Key Takeaways YouTube Labs is a new beta program for testing AI features in YouTube Music. AI-generated hosts deliver trivia, stories, and commentary while you listen. Premium subscribers receive early access to these experimental features. This move pits YouTube against Spotify’s growing AI toolkit. Some worry about data privacy...

Key Takeaways • Shrinking Apple TV+ stars Jason Segel as a grief-stricken therapist who speaks his mind • Harrison Ford adds unexpected humor in a fresh role • The show taps into Gen X mid-life struggles with honesty and heart • Despite Emmy nods, Shrinking Apple TV+ remains under the radar • Its strong...

Key Takeaways: FCC criticized Jimmy Kimmel’s remarks linking a killer to MAGA. ABC suspended his show amid affiliate refusals to air it. This drama exposes broadcast TV struggles with regulation and free speech. Networks must adapt to streaming dominance, audience shifts, and economic decline. The industry faces an urgent...

Key Takeaways: Larry Ellison is buying a major stake in TikTok’s US arm. His son David now controls CBS after merging Skydance with Paramount. The family may bid for Warner and CNN, increasing their reach. This move highlights growing media consolidation in the US. Critics warn it could threaten...

Key Takeaways • Nick Anderson uses simple lines and strong ideas to spark thought. • He won a Pulitzer Prize for cartoons that blend humor with powerful messages. • His work highlights politics, climate, and social issues in clear images. • Young artists can learn from his passion and creative methods. Nick Anderson: A...

  Key Takeaways: YouTube is making big changes to its free speech rules. Some banned creators may return to the platform. A new “community notes” system will replace some third-party fact-checking. These changes follow pressure from lawmakers and competition from other platforms. YouTube Free Speech Changes Are Coming YouTube is making major...

  Key Takeaways: YouTube will allow some previously banned creators to return to the platform. The move affects creators removed for COVID-19 and election misinformation. The company says the change supports its commitment to free speech. Old policies used to ban these creators are no longer active. YouTube will reinstate...

  Key Takeaways: Jimmy Kimmel returned to his ABC late-night show after a four-day suspension. He got emotional while apologizing for an earlier joke seen as insensitive. Kimmel strongly criticized former President Trump for targeting the press and comedians. The host emphasized the importance of free speech and the role...

  Key Takeaways:   YouTube will allow previously banned channels to return. These bans were for COVID-19 and election misinformation. Google says political pressure influenced its earlier decisions. The policy change could impact content moderation across platforms   YouTube Reverses Course on Banned Channels YouTube is making headlines again—but this time, it’s for giving...

  Key Takeaways: Jimmy Kimmel Live! returns to air just days after being removed. The show was pulled due to controversy involving FCC Chair Brendan Carr. Comments made by Kimmel about Charlie Kirk sparked the backlash. ABC’s parent company, Disney, has now confirmed the comeback. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Returns After Sudden...

  Key takeaways: • Disney initially suspended Jimmy Kimmel indefinitely. • Fans, artists, and commentators slammed the move. • Disney’s market value dipped over 2% in five days. • The company walked back its decision within 24 hours. • The incident shows how public pressure can force big brands to change. Disney Kimmel suspension reversed after...

  Key Takeaways: ABC and Disney suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s show after he made jokes about President Trump and a crime involving a conservative influencer. Following public outcry over free speech and political pressure, Disney reversed its decision and will air the show again on Tuesday. The network’s stock dipped amid...

Key Takeaways: A proposed media merger would unite Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. The combined company would control over 25 percent of the U.S. media market. It would own major film studios, streaming services, news networks, and cloud links. Critics warn this merger could reduce news diversity and...

  Key Takeaways: Marvel actors are urging fans to cancel Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN The boycott follows the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live Stars like Tatiana Maslany and Pedro Pascal are promoting the protest online The movement is aimed at defending free speech in the entertainment industry The Disney Boycott: What’s...

Key Takeaways: TikTok Music officially arrives in Australia, offering a new way to listen to your favorite tracks. The app combines social sharing with streaming, making music discovery more fun. Users can sync TikTok videos with full versions of songs instantly. Competitors like Spotify and Apple Music may face...

Key Takeaways   Jimmy Kimmel remains suspended as tense talks with Disney stall. He met a top ABC executive but refused extra demands. FCC chair and Trump both criticized him and threatened action. Industry insiders doubt his return as ABC’s late-night host.   Jimmy Kimmel is in a high-stakes standoff with Disney...

KEY TAKEAWAYS Rob Reiner warns that Trump censorship threatens free speech. He says America faces a war on democracy. Reiner urges people to defend First Amendment rights. He believes Jimmy Kimmel and others must fight back.   Award-winning director Rob Reiner told CNN this might be the last time viewers see...