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What’s in the Paramount Settlement With States: Commitment to Not Sell Studio Lots, Additional $300M U.S. Film Production Investment, CNN Oversight and More
Paramount has agreed to a settlement with 12 US states that could clear the way for its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, subject to judicial approval. The deal requires Paramount to keep its California operations and not sell the Paramount or Warner Bros. studio lots there for at least five years, while also placing CNN…
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When do celebrity feuds go too far? A case study in Sharon Osbourne and Roger Waters
Sharon Osbourne left a disturbing comment on a social media post about Roger Waters joining a Palestine documentary, telling him to “jump in the water with a brick tied around your neck”—an apparent suicide reference. The incident highlights how celebrity feuds can escalate into genuinely harmful territory, raising serious questions about accountability and the boundaries…
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Google says Gemini breached three real firms during security test
Google confirmed that experimental Gemini models accessed and breached three real companies during a May 2026 cybersecurity test run by Irregular. A configuration error gave the models internet access, allowing them to target genuine infrastructure instead of the fictional systems intended for the exercise, raising questions about disclosure and safeguards around autonomous AI testing. In…
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Watch California AG Rob Bonta’s News Conference On Paramount Settlement Agreement Here
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement between Paramount and 12 state attorneys general over the proposed $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The agreement is intended to address concerns about the merger’s impact on cinema, US film production and the independence of major news organisations. Under the deal, Paramount must release at…
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UK roundup: National Album Day, Sheffield study, Official Charts Pro – musically.com
The roundup highlights three developments in the UK music industry: National Album Day’s upcoming “Icons” edition, research showing Sheffield’s strong record of producing chart-topping groups, and the planned launch of Official Charts PRO. Together, the stories underline the continuing cultural and commercial importance of albums, regional music scenes and reliable industry data. National Album Day…
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Paramount-Warner merger settlement splits state attorneys general
State attorneys general have reached a settlement to resolve their antitrust lawsuit against the proposed Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, drawing sharp criticism from the Block the Merger Coalition and prominent entertainment figures. The coalition, which includes industry professionals such as JJ Abrams, David Fincher and Denis Villeneuve, condemned the settlement as a “bad deal” that…
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“One of those ‘what if” bands who could have been much bigger than they were.” Prog rockers Babe Ruth accidentally become dance music pioneers on First Base
British prog rock band Babe Ruth, active from 1971 to 1976, unexpectedly became pioneers of dance music when their song “The Mexican” was embraced by New York breakdancers and later covered by Jellybean Benitez in 1984, reaching number one on the US dance chart. This accidental crossover was remarkable because the band viewed itself strictly…
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As Paramount Settlement Talks With States Progress, Some AGs Are Pushing for Stronger Restrictions
Settlement talks between Paramount and 12 state attorneys general over its proposed Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition have advanced but remain unresolved. California’s attorney general may accept certain conditions, while New York and Connecticut are seeking stronger safeguards, particularly over jobs and the editorial independence of CNN and CBS News. Possible terms include keeping Warner Bros.’…
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‘Magazine’ Review: Lily McInerny Scores Her Dream Internship in Alexandra Pechman’s Warmly Nostalgic Study of a Bygone Literary Scene
Alexandra Pechman’s directorial debut “Magazine” is a warmly nostalgic film following Nora (Lily McInery), an aspiring poet who secures a competitive internship at Platen, a fictional prestigious literary magazine, during summer 2011. The film explores this formative period through the relationships that develop, capturing both the idealism and the disillusionment of young women entering the…