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Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

A Fox host says many people' think women shouldn't be president. Thank goodness we've got a man in charge | Arwa Mahdawi

Jesse Watters makes provocative statements about women and leadership, reflecting a controversial perspective on gender roles in politics.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Fox Host says Gavin Newsom is a woman because he's always crying & crossing his legs - LGBTQ Nation

Jesse Watters mocked Gavin Newsom's masculinity, suggesting he is overly feminine and questioning the Democratic Party's need for a straight white male candidate.
fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

Ana Kasparian Blasts AOC Over 'Trump-Like Attacks' On Media

Kasparian argued Ocasio-Cortez appears to have taken a page or two out of President Donald Trump's political playbook, based on the lawmaker's response to a shot on social media from Kasparian.
US politics
#hasan-piker
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago
Left-wing politics

Jake Tapper Calls Out the Left Cozying Up to Hasan Piker: Has a History of Outrageous, if Not Bigoted' Comments

Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Shilling For the Illiberal Left': Tim Miller Gets Eviscerated After Defending Hasan Piker

Tim Miller defended Hasan Piker's acceptance in the Democratic Party, sparking controversy and debate about bigotry and tribalization in politics.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Hasan Piker Is the Left's Candace Owens. The Press Treats Him Like a Rock Star.

Hasan Piker's public persona contrasts sharply with his actual statements, often made for shock value and media attention.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Jake Tapper Calls Out the Left Cozying Up to Hasan Piker: Has a History of Outrageous, if Not Bigoted' Comments

Jake Tapper questions the Democratic establishment's embrace of controversial socialist Hasan Piker, highlighting his history of shocking statements.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

Fox host makes sick joke about teen suicide as Donald Trump signed anti-trans order - LGBTQ Nation

Jesse Watters expressed anger over the existence of trans people despite Republican control and Trump's executive order against trans girls in sports.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC | TechCrunch

Anthropic's political activities have ramped up as the company continues to be enmeshed in a nasty legal battle with the Defense Department. The dispute erupted earlier this year over the government's use of Anthropic's AI models and what guidelines (if any) should exist for that usage.
Artificial intelligence
Music production
fromIndieWire
2 days ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
#trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
Right-wing politics

FOCUS': Conservative Editor Rips Trump For Ranting About Bruce Springsteen While the Country is At War'

US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

ONE SHEET: Trump's Speech Falls Flat, NBC and MS NOW's Talent War, and Liberation Day at One

Trump's address on the Iran war failed to deliver new information, highlighting the media's role in shaping expectations.
US Elections
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

White House removes widely mocked video of Trump's "faith" leader comparing him to Jesus - LGBTQ Nation

The White House removed a video of Paula White comparing Trump to Jesus after it sparked mockery online.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump's Stunning Declaration in Now-Deleted Video Isn't Helped By Context'

Trump suggested states should handle daycare funding, indicating a potential cut to popular programs like Medicare and Medicaid during a viral Easter event.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

FOCUS': Conservative Editor Rips Trump For Ranting About Bruce Springsteen While the Country is At War'

Andrew Day criticized Trump for focusing on Bruce Springsteen instead of urgent national issues like war and economic crisis.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Pro-Trump Scribe Smiles in Disbelief at Profane Anti-Trump Rant on CNN

Trump's personal attacks on critics, including Bruce Springsteen, provoke strong reactions from commentators and highlight concerns about presidential behavior.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

ONE SHEET: Trump's Speech Falls Flat, NBC and MS NOW's Talent War, and Liberation Day at One

Trump's address on the Iran war failed to deliver new information, highlighting the media's role in shaping expectations.
US Elections
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

White House removes widely mocked video of Trump's "faith" leader comparing him to Jesus - LGBTQ Nation

The White House removed a video of Paula White comparing Trump to Jesus after it sparked mockery online.
fromJezebel
1 day ago

That Jonathan Majors-Daily Wire movie has a predictably bad relationship with unions

The crew walked off the Bonfire Legend production late last week and has called a strike against the production, citing a series of labor issues.
Media industry
#tiger-woods
US news
fromDefector
1 day ago

A Very Sweaty Tiger Woods Called Donald Trump After His Car Wreck | Defector

Tiger Woods faces DUI charges after a crash, exhibiting impaired behavior and refusing a drug test, while also calling Donald Trump post-accident.
US news
fromDefector
1 day ago

A Very Sweaty Tiger Woods Called Donald Trump After His Car Wreck | Defector

Tiger Woods faces DUI charges after a crash, exhibiting impaired behavior and refusing a drug test, while also calling Donald Trump post-accident.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni tossed out but robust case remains

Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni were dismissed, but retaliation claims remain for jury consideration.
fromThe Cut
3 days ago

Brand Names Are in Crisis

"Any time you have to explain your name, you're essentially apologizing for it," says Alexandra Watkins, the founder of naming firm Eat My Words. Her deal-breakers for names include 'looks like a typo' and 'hard to pronounce.'
Marketing
#los-angeles
Film
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Fears grow of 'Detroit-Style' decline as Hollywood jobs evaporate

Los Angeles' TV/film industry faces a significant decline, with a 30% drop in jobs since 2022, raising concerns of a 'Detroit-style' collapse.
US Elections
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

Spencer Pratt jumps to #2 in LA mayor race as latest poll shows voters still overwhelmingly undecided

Spencer Pratt's unexpected rise to second place in the L.A. mayoral race signals a volatile election landscape.
Film
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Fears grow of 'Detroit-Style' decline as Hollywood jobs evaporate

Los Angeles' TV/film industry faces a significant decline, with a 30% drop in jobs since 2022, raising concerns of a 'Detroit-style' collapse.
US Elections
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

Spencer Pratt jumps to #2 in LA mayor race as latest poll shows voters still overwhelmingly undecided

Spencer Pratt's unexpected rise to second place in the L.A. mayoral race signals a volatile election landscape.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Commentary: Spencer Pratt is sharing a Miami sound machine ad. It won't play in LA.

The AI-animated music video praising Spencer Pratt features lyrics like 'Latinos for Pratt we're singing/Because we're tired of this dirty beat,' but the musical style is more Miami and Cuban than reflective of L.A.'s Latino heritage.
Los Angeles
fromTechdirt
2 days ago

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

Meta has agreed to 'substantially reduce' its references to PG-13 and include a rather remarkable disclaimer: 'There are lots of differences between social media and movies.'
Social media marketing
Television
fromBustle
2 days ago

Exclusive: Ella Stiller Thinks She's The "Most Millennial Gen Z Ever"

Ella Stiller, a 23-year-old actor, embodies millennial and Gen Z traits while starring in the final season of The Comeback.
Parenting
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

EXCLUSIVE: Sage Steele Opens Up to Sean Hannity About How Her Kids Helped Push Her to Sue ESPN

Sage Steele's decision to sue ESPN was influenced by her children and her desire to stand up for her beliefs.
Writing
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

My Years-Long Fight to Say "They"

The author reflects on their journey of writing about their experiences as a Jehovah's Witness and the challenges faced in publishing.
#bill-maher
Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Bill Maher Tells All About Trump Dinner And Texts Afterward Amid Rage-Feud: Just to Set The Record Straight!'

Bill Maher refuted Trump's account of their dinner and revealed post-dinner text exchanges during his New Rules segment, claiming Trump misrepresented events on social media.
Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Bill Maher Tells All About Trump Dinner And Texts Afterward Amid Rage-Feud: Just to Set The Record Straight!'

Bill Maher refuted Trump's account of their dinner and revealed post-dinner text exchanges during his New Rules segment, claiming Trump misrepresented events on social media.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Contributor: Investigate the AI campaigns flooding public agencies with fake comments

Artificial intelligence is being exploited to create fake grassroots opposition against clean air regulations, undermining public health initiatives.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

MPs call for booming' influencer industry to be officially recognised

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the recognition of the online creator economy for financial support and growth.
#social-media
Law
fromBloomberglaw
4 days ago

Social Media Jury Verdicts Ignite Internet Free Speech Debates

A coalition opposes recent jury verdicts holding social media companies liable for youth addiction, fearing implications for free speech and privacy rights.
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago
US news

Heavy social media users believe in their influence. Democracy, not as much.

Heavy social media users feel heard but are more open to political violence and less supportive of democracy.
Law
fromBloomberglaw
4 days ago

Social Media Jury Verdicts Ignite Internet Free Speech Debates

A coalition opposes recent jury verdicts holding social media companies liable for youth addiction, fearing implications for free speech and privacy rights.
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

Reality-TV Deconstructor

So much of the White House has always been a kind of symbolic construction. All the tackiness-I find it endearing. The bald artifice, the kind of striver-ness of it-it's like rooting for early Bethenny.
NYC real estate
Media industry
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
1 day ago

OpenAI has acquired the Silicon Valley talk show TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network, maintaining its editorial independence while integrating it into its strategy organization.
fromVogue
1 week ago

Who Won Awards Season on Social Media?

These red carpet appearances offered designers the chance to show the world their new direction and make a statement, as the most important audience isn't just those who tune into the ceremonies.
Fashion & style
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Greg Gutfeld Says Jesse Watters Is Going off the Deep End With Rant About Women

Watters expressed, 'Many people are saying, do women have the emotional maturity to be president? Many people are saying, do they have the personal contacts in the business world to manage the economy?' He listed these claims to justify his controversial stance.
Women in technology
Film
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

The controversy around Zendaya's new film explained

The film 'The Drama' transitions from a romantic comedy to a dark narrative with a shocking revelation about a character's past involvement in a school shooting.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
3 days ago

'Thank You For Generating With Us!' Hollywood's AI Acolytes Stay on the Hype Train

Generative AI is revolutionary, but it cannot replace human creativity, which is rooted in effort and experience.
Arts
fromArtnet News
4 days ago

Kim Kardashian's Maximalist 'All's Fair' Wardrobe Is Up for Grabs

Kim Kardashian auctioned 24 outfits from All's Fair, raising $247,200 for the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles.
fromGadget Review
5 days ago

Pamela Anderson Fronts Campaign That Says No to AI-Generated Models

"At the end of the day, while AI can mimic an image, it can never capture the soul, warmth, or energy of a human being," says brand president and executive creative director Jennifer Foyle.
Marketing
World news
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

What Are Your Obligations When Your Country Is the Villain?

The U.S. executed a devastating missile strike on a school in Iran, killing many children and raising moral questions about its actions.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Inside the rise of Trump's favorite online brawler

Alex Bruesewitz connects celebrities like Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump to enhance Trump's appeal to younger audiences through digital strategies.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Rachel Maddow Reveals What She Would Ask Trump if She Ever Got to Interview Him

Maddow stated, 'I am very disinterested in him as a person.' She emphasized that she does not have an interest in his opinions or in putting him on camera.
US Elections
Film
fromVariety
3 days ago

When Fandom Converts: How TikTok Is Driving Measurable Box Office Growth

TikTok has become a powerful engine for movie discovery, translating online engagement into real-world ticket sales.
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Why Are We So Scared of Trans People?' Fox News Talent BRAWLS Over Olympic Ruling

Marie Harf argued that the decision was solving a problem that I actually don't think is a big problem on the Olympic stage. She stated, 'Honestly, I don't care' about trans women competing against women, which led to stunned reactions from the panel.
Women in technology
#stephen-colbert
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Stephen Colbert Applauds Trump's Concise, Intelligent' National Address Then Drops the Act

Stephen Colbert humorously praised Trump's address before revealing it was an April Fools' joke, highlighting his ongoing criticism of the president.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Colbert on Trump's Iran speech: old news delivered by a narcotized turtle'

Stephen Colbert humorously recapped Trump's address and the firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Stephen Colbert Mocks Trump Approval Rating Slump And His Remaining Diehard Supporters: Who Are you?'

Stephen Colbert mocked President Trump's low approval ratings and questioned the loyalty of his supporters amid declining poll numbers.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Stephen Colbert Applauds Trump's Concise, Intelligent' National Address Then Drops the Act

Stephen Colbert humorously praised Trump's address before revealing it was an April Fools' joke, highlighting his ongoing criticism of the president.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Colbert on Trump's Iran speech: old news delivered by a narcotized turtle'

Stephen Colbert humorously recapped Trump's address and the firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Stephen Colbert Mocks Trump Approval Rating Slump And His Remaining Diehard Supporters: Who Are you?'

Stephen Colbert mocked President Trump's low approval ratings and questioned the loyalty of his supporters amid declining poll numbers.
#jon-stewart
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Is That Your F*cking Name?': Jon Stewart Mocks Trump With Epstein Files After He Says Reporters Can Ask Him About Sex'

Jon Stewart humorously critiques President Trump's handling of questions and his behavior during a press conference, using the Epstein files as a prop.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Is That Your F*cking Name?': Jon Stewart Mocks Trump With Epstein Files After He Says Reporters Can Ask Him About Sex'

Jon Stewart humorously critiques President Trump's handling of questions and his behavior during a press conference, using the Epstein files as a prop.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

TLC's Chilli claims she's "not MAGA" after sharing "Michelle Obama is a man" conspiracy theory - LGBTQ Nation

I WANT TO BE CLEAR: I am not MAGA and do not support any of the many policies that are causing great harm to the American people.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

On Thin Ice for a Long Time': Fox Justice Correspondent Details How Epstein Doomed Bondi

Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files led to her ouster as Attorney General despite her close relationship with President Trump.
#birthright-citizenship
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Susie Lee Deleted Post: Pray They 'F*ck' Trump 'To His Face'

Representative Susie Lee deleted a profane post criticizing Trump's attendance at Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Susie Lee Deleted Post: Pray They 'F*ck' Trump 'To His Face'

Representative Susie Lee deleted a profane post criticizing Trump's attendance at Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship.
Film
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Oscars 2026: All the political moments

Conan O'Brien hosted the Oscars with political humor despite initially promising to avoid politics, making jokes about Trump, immigration enforcement, and the Epstein files while concluding with a serious message about celebrating during chaotic times.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Jon Stewart on Trump: less war leader, more grandpa who's lost his filter'

Donald Trump's war in Iran is marked by his lack of focus and the trivialization of serious consequences in media coverage.
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The 'bestie-fication' of media is doing a disservice to everyone

Influencers are increasingly replacing traditional journalists in interviews, leading to a shift in entertainment journalism and interview dynamics.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

MAGA Firebrands Come to House Democrat's Defense After TMZ Jab

MAGA figures defended Rep. Jared Moskowitz for working his son's basketball game amid government shutdown criticism from TMZ.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Promise of 'Woke 2' Is Fueling a Leftist Fever Dream

Donald Trump's 2024 victory was seen as a rejection of 'woke' ideology, leading to a culture of offensive speech without fear of consequences.
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

How Long Is 15 Minutes of Fame, Really?

Celebrity fame is temporary and transient, unlike hereditary royalty, with most stars eventually fading into obscurity despite efforts to maintain relevance.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

A right-winger tried to own a No Kings protestor with gotcha questions. She skewered him instead. - LGBTQ Nation

A woman's powerful responses at a protest left a right-wing interviewer speechless, earning her widespread praise online.
fromConsequence
1 week ago

TLC's Chilli Says She's "Not MAGA," Meant to Donate to Veterans Instead of Trump

Chilli stated on social media that she is 'not MAGA and do not support any of the many policies that are causing great harm to the American people.' She believed her donations were 'supporting causes against human trafficking and for veterans.'
US Elections
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Jane Fonda Fumes At Trump-Ally Potentially Taking Over CNN: I Slept With the Guy' Who Founded It

Jane Fonda opposes David Ellison's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount, citing concerns about job losses, price increases, and political control over news operations.
fromWIRED
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

Chris Hayes Has Some Advice for Keeping Up With the News

Attention has become the defining commodity of modern life, influencing everything from entertainment to global conflicts.
#oscars
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Jimmy Kimmel calls out CBS over free speech at the Oscars

Jimmy Kimmel criticized CBS and Donald Trump at the Oscars, referencing free speech controversies and network decisions while presenting documentary awards.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Jimmy Kimmel calls out CBS over free speech at the Oscars

Jimmy Kimmel criticized CBS and Donald Trump at the Oscars, referencing free speech controversies and network decisions while presenting documentary awards.
fromVulture
1 month ago

A Grand Theory of Celebrity and Who-dom

And by "Who-dom," I don't mean the Seussian variety but the taxonomy coined by 's Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger: the vast, sub-stratospheric tier of celebrity occupied by figures whose fame is intensely meaningful to some and virtually nonexistent to everyone else. Whos are defined in opposition to Thems, the indisputable celebrities known to most except those living under a rock or who willingly reject the very notion of pop culture,
Books
#golden-globes
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Bill Maher Warns Democrats They Need to Demand Celebrities Shut the F**k Up' if They're Going to Win Elections

Hollywood [is] sort of the epicenter of the woke left. I don't think they're doing the Democratic Party any favors, the comedian said. I think if Democrats want to win elections in the future, job one, tell the celebrities to Just shut the f**k up. You're not helping. You don't strike people in most of the country as sensible or in touch with reality.'
Left-wing politics
Marketing
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Here's why you're seeing more A-list celebrities in ads than ever before

US brands spent over $1 billion on celebrity ad talent in 2025, with pay guarantees up 47% since 2019 as CMOs push for measurable results.
LGBT
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

12 Powerful LGBTQ+ Celebrity Coming Out Stories That Helped Me Find My Voice

Black LGBTQ+ celebrities' public coming-out experiences provide crucial visibility that helps queer youth embrace their identities and live authentically.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Ksenia Samotiy: Why we shouldn't demand political opinions from the likes of Sydney Sweeney

In an age of misinformation, we should be more careful about who we listen to
Film
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

16 celebrities and reality stars who turned to politics - Trump to Katie Price

Trisha Paytas' announcement that she intends to run for a seat in the US House of Representatives in her home state, California, has come as a surprise to many. As someone put on X/Twitter on Tuesday (6 January): "Trisha Paytas announcing that she is running for the House of Representatives was not on my 2026 bingo card." Since then, Spencer Pratt, a reality TV star, has announced his own political aspirations by launching a campaign to become the Mayor of Los Angeles.
US politics
US politics
fromVulture
2 months ago

Celebrities Are Taking a Stand Against ICE

Celebrities protested ICE actions by wearing "ICE OUT" pins, posting on social media, promoting a nationwide shutdown, and calling for accountability and support for victims.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

People Are Calling Out This 1 Group For Staying Silent On ICE

If you go into the comment section on any given influencer's social media posts right now, you're bound to find messages calling on them to share a statement about ICE. Many people who are outraged by the killing of American citizens by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, the separation of families, and the detainment of people (including children) are calling on content creators to use their large platforms to denounce violence and mistreatment.
US politics
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Watching Politicians On Television - Above the Law

Televised politicians and party leaders speak predictably, repeating partisan talking points and avoiding direct answers, making their appearances worthless and uninformative.
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