#entertainment-industry

#entertainment-industry

Stealing intellectual property (IP) assets such as music and movies diverts revenue away from American businesses, which leads to fewer jobs for a range of American workers in the entertainment industry. Some countries in the world actively address this pirating through enforcement of site blocking by their respective national Internet Service Providers. However, the United States is not one of them, in part due to governmental pressure from certain Big Tech companies.

The announcement comes just weeks after Instagram introduced its "Ring" awards program. Unlike Instagram, however, TikTok is taking a more traditional approach to its awards, as it's hosting an actual awards show where winners will be revealed live at the event. The event will feature a red carpet, live performances, and a live audience of hundreds of creators, TikTok says.

Dixon, who appeared in Perry's long-running political drama The Oval and its spin-off Ruthless, filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles back in June, in which he claimed Perry used his "success and power [and] considerable influence in the entertainment industry to create a coercive, sexually exploitative dynamic". In the complaint, Dixon said he was promised "career advancements" by Perry only to "subject him to escalating sexual harassment, assault and battery, and professional retaliation when Mr Dixon did not reciprocate Mr Perry's unwanted advances".

The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors recipients include George Strait, KISS, Sylvester Stallone, Michael Crawford, and Gloria Gaynor. An additional individual, Tom Cruise, declined to accept the honor due to scheduling conflicts.

Trademarks play a vital role in distinguishing the source of entertainment products, ensuring that creators can protect their unique brand identities within the industry.

In an open letter about his plans for Paramount, incoming chairman and CEO David Ellison announced that the business will be split into three distinct units: studios, direct-to-consumer, and TV media.

Disney is set to fully integrate Hulu with Disney Plus, creating a unified app experience that will launch next year, raising questions about Hulu's standalone future.

When the entertainment business faced dual picket lines in 2023, Jordan doubled down on podcasts and creators. When the pandemic hit, her team seamlessly pivoted to remote work.

While other forms of digital entertainment are suffering, video games have proved more resistant to economic pressures and are projected to grow significantly in the coming years.

Over 80 shows have been canceled or are ending in 2025, highlighting a significant reduction in long-running television series.

Rachel Montague embodies the evolution of the multidisciplinary performer in today's entertainment industry, successfully merging her skills as a model, dancer, actor, and fashion designer.

"I had a vision and a dream decades ago of impacting the next generation. On day one, seeing the faces of these 21 apprentices brought me to tears because my dream has come true full circle."

"Before we start the show, I want to let you know something that I found out just last night. Next year will be our last season. The network will be ending The Late Show in May," he said.

Shares of Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) gained 0.60% over the past month, bringing the stock's gain in 2025 to 8.46%, including a 46.92% gain since its year-to-date low on April 8.

The Studio garnered 23 Emmy nominations, the most of any comedy this year, demonstrating its appeal in Hollywood by satirizing the entertainment industry.

The future of financial districts could lie in transforming into vibrant nightlife hubs, with clubs utilizing empty office spaces for weekend parties, creating a chaotic dancefloor atmosphere.

"I actually started in front of the camera. My first role was in House Party back in 1990. That experience showed me the energy of being on set, but I quickly realised I was more interested in what happened behind the scenes."

Miami has long been a vibrant setting for television shows, with its roots in the 1950s and significant contributions throughout the '60s, '70s, and '80s.

Virtual YouTubers like Bloo signify a new era of entertainment that harmoniously merges human creativity with the scalability afforded by AI technologies. Such developments promise to revolutionize content creation and distribution within the industry.

In "Jurassic World: Rebirth," the overuse of product placement transforms the experience into a mere commercial venture, overshadowing the narrative and entertainment value.

"So, to give you an idea of what this kind of game is, it's a psychological horror escape room, but it's like a reverse escape room. It's not necessarily about coming out of the space, but going in," Dead Take creative director Abubakar Salim told me. "And the deeper you go, the further in [protagonist Chase] goes into this mansion, the more the secrets are unwrapped and the darker reality [gets]."

F1 is Brad Pitt's star vehicle about a fallen Formula One star seeking redemption, showcasing Apple's entry into big-budget film production amid industry challenges.

Mars's music is such solidly good pop that listening to it is enjoyable enough on its face. Do you have to know who Mars is to find a song like "A-Lister" a good time? Probably not.

Perry's offered career advancement turned coercive, as allegations include sexual harassment and assault alongside professional retaliation when advances were rejected.

"I have always aimed to pursue a career in acting and singing, despite the labels that often come with being a TikToker or influencer."

I don't know if this ever happened to you, Aimee - I sent it in our group text from White Lotus - but I have people that sent me money on Venmo during episodes of White Lotus.

Russell Brand maintains his innocence against five charges of rape and assault during a pre-trial hearing in London, with the trial scheduled for June 2026.

"It was exactly the same idea, exactly the same format. They said they were going to delete it, and then a year later it popped up as a Netflix show."

She's always been really honest and firm about standing up for yourself. That's what she did. Hitchcock ruined her career because she didn't want to sleep with him.

Charli XCX is transitioning into acting with her first role in Benito Skinner's Overcompensating, showcasing her diverse talents in a post-music career.

Prosecutors allege that Combs engaged in a persistent and pervasive pattern of abuse toward women and other individuals which was verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual.

Disabled people have been screaming for years to be included.