Beyoncé Songs Come to the Olympics. But Who Pays for the Rights?
Songs with lyrics are permitted at the Winter Games in Pyeongchang for the first time. And because the Games are considered a “live event,†no special permission is required......»»
As the Streaming Wars Heat Up, Ryan Murphy Cashes In
The producer agreed to a $300 million Netflix deal months after Shonda Rhimes signed for $100 million and Apple and Amazon contributed to a manic market......»»
N.B.A. Stars Get Into the Hollywood Game
Los Angeles is suddenly crawling with basketball royalty like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kevin Durant, who are developing TV shows, streaming offerings and movies......»»
Mediator: Kissing Babies, Loving Scrapple, Fighting Viral Hoaxes: ’20 Race’s New Routine
When it comes to disinformation, all signs suggest the 2020 presidential campaign will make 2016 look like a mere test run, our columnist writes......»»
Whitney Houston’s Estate Plans a Hologram Tour and a New Album
The family of the singing star, who died seven years ago, has reached a deal with the marketing company behind the posthumous resurgence of Bob Marley......»»
Mediator: Social Media Pollution, a Huge Problem in the Last Election, Could Be Worse in 2020
As a candidate, Donald Trump promoted a mystery Twitter account that falsely portrayed a protester as an ISIS terrorist. Nothing stops him from doing it again......»»
Eurovision 2019: Netherlands Wins Without Usual Kitsch or Gimmicks
Behind the scenes of this year’s song contest, the usual political tensions between Israel and Palestinians played out......»»
‘John Wick: Chapter 3’ Puts Keanu Reeves Back on Top at the Box Office
The R-rated thriller was No. 1 in North America with $57 million in ticket sales, by far a series best. Two other new wide-release movies flopped......»»
As ‘Rocketman’ Prepares to Take Off, Hollywood Holds Its Breath
Depending on ticket sales, the R-rated musical fantasia about Elton John could have ripple effects for its star, its studio and the wider film industry......»»
MOCA Los Angeles to End Admissions Fee
A gift from the president of the museum’s board will allow it to be “more welcoming and more open,†the MOCA director said......»»
The Netherlands Wins Eurovision Without Usual Kitsch or Gimmicks
Behind the scenes of this year’s song contest, the usual political tensions between Israel and Palestinians played out......»»
Running Scared: Network TV in the Streaming Age
Viewers are fleeing for Netflix. The ones who stay are older than the group prized by advertisers. Here’s a look back at the troubled 2018-19 season......»»
‘The Big Bang Theory’ Draws 18 Million for Finale
The CBS comedy will finish the season as the most-viewed entertainment show in all of network television......»»
Herman Wouk, Perennially Best-Selling Author, Dies at 103
His critics could be brutal, but he enthralled millions of readers with novels like “The Winds of War,†“The Caine Mutiny†and “Marjorie Morningstar.â€.....»»
Facebook’s A.I. Whiz Now Faces the Task of Cleaning It Up. Sometimes That Brings Him to Tears.
Facebook has heralded artificial intelligence as a solution to its toxic content problems. Mike Schroepfer, its chief technology officer, says it won’t solve everything......»»
Grumpy Cat, Internet Celebrity With a Piercing Look of Contempt, Is Dead at 7
The frowning feline whose permanent scowl spoke for all of us in our darkest moments died in the arms of her “mommy†on Tuesday, her family said......»»
Can Paul Huntsman Save The Salt Lake Tribune?
Life got complicated for this scion of a powerful Utah family when he became the publisher of a struggling newspaper......»»
Pinterest Posts Narrower Loss, but Falls Short of Wall St. Estimates
The digital pinboard company’s stock price tumbled in after-hours trading after its first earnings report as a public company......»»
Rolling Stones Reschedule Tour Dates as Jagger Bounces Back From Surgery
The postponed North American shows have been given new dates from June to August......»»
Gannett Counters the Latest Move by Its Hedge Fund-Backed Rival
The newspaper chain’s incumbent board members won re-election on Thursday, staving off an attempt by MediaNews Group to gain influence......»»