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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Celebrity on celebrity: are we losing the art of the big star interview?

Wealthy businesspeople are increasingly held accountable, yet interviews among elites lack critical perspective and often become mutual admiration sessions.
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

SchadenFriday: Washington Gets TMZ'd

With Congress again out for recess-instead of, say, working to end the partial government shutdown or doing something, anything, when the president threatens war crimes-one media organization had the savvy, gall, and, okay, shamelessness to deputize us all as honorary paparazzi.
Podcast
#kanye-west
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Kanye West blocked from travelling to UK, government tells BBC

The UK government has blocked Kanye West's travel to the UK due to concerns over public good following his controversial comments.
Fashion & style
fromCN Traveller
2 days ago

We asked Harry Styles' stylist what we should be wearing this summer - this is what he said

Harry Lambert is a leading stylist known for his work with Harry Styles and iconic red carpet looks.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

The seduction of vice: Graceland London and the collapse of moral distance

Vice is an integral part of the human condition, essential for tension and life, yet often sanitized and commodified in contemporary culture.
#social-media
fromTheregister
4 days ago
Digital life

Brits are falling out of love with the internet

British adults are less active on social media, with fewer believing benefits outweigh risks, leading to increased passivity online.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago
Digital life

Is the UK falling out of love with social media?

UK adults are becoming less active on social media, with only 49% posting, sharing, or commenting.
Digital life
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Brits are falling out of love with the internet

British adults are less active on social media, with fewer believing benefits outweigh risks, leading to increased passivity online.
#bbc
fromThe Critic Magazine
2 days ago
Media industry

The BBC needs competition | James Hodgkinson | The Critic Magazine

The BBC faces a crisis of trust due to multiple scandals and declining relevance among younger audiences.
fromVulture
3 days ago
Media industry

BBC Investigation Determines BAFTA Slur Broadcast Was a 'Breach' of Standards

The BBC's airing of the N-word during the 2026 BAFTAs was deemed a breach of editorial standards, though unintentional.
fromVulture
3 days ago
Media industry

BBC Investigation Determines BAFTA Slur Broadcast Was a 'Breach' of Standards

Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

One of the stars of smash hit comedy The Studio launches a quizshow: Best podcasts of the week

Mindy Kaling participates in Ike Barinholtz's trivia podcast, blending light-hearted chat with various topics.
#reality-tv
Television
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

The True Religion of Reality Television

Abuse in reality shows often intertwines with religion, creating a troubling spectacle that raises ethical concerns.
#celebrity-culture
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Media industry

Prince Harry's cringeworthy Mr Mischief messages - and 7 other times celebrities have had embarrassing texts leaked

fromIndependent
1 day ago
Media industry

Prince Harry's cringeworthy Mr Mischief messages - and 7 other times celebrities have had embarrassing texts leaked

Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
3 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.
Film
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Deirdre Reynolds: Nasty criticism of Barry Keoghan's looks shows even Hollywood stars are not immune to online abuse

Barry Keoghan has faced online criticism about his looks, leading him to consider quitting acting despite his success.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

TV host 'feels free' after Met PC misconduct ruling

A former Metropolitan Police officer used a fake identity to sexually exploit a TV presenter over five years, with a misconduct panel finding him guilty of gross misconduct and barring him from policing.
#prince-harry
US news
fromCalifornia Post
4 weeks ago

TV star's mysterious seven-word comment after arrest for shooting two Hispanic men in racial attack

A Hispanic TV news reporter was arrested for allegedly shooting at two Hispanic men in separate incidents on Palomar Mountain, facing possible hate crime charges.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Inside the Vanity Fair' Oscar party, where Madonna whispered to Brad Pitt and Courtney Love's manager was banned

Courtney Love came up to me. She goes, Gray, Gray, you've got to let my manager in,' recounts Graydon Carter, former editor of Vanity Fair. I said, Why?' She said, He's got my money, he's got my car keys, he's got my drugs.' I said, Look, Courtney, I just can't deal with this right now.
NYC LGBT
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Royals and celebrities warned to watch words as lip-reading videos go viral

Royals and celebrities are being warned to monitor their speech in public as lip-reading technology enables rapid online translation and dissemination of private conversations.
Music
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Mairia Cahill: Voyeurs of the Britney Spears circus should take a long look at themselves

Britney Spears faced inadequate support systems after her conservatorship ended, leaving her vulnerable to continued personal crises and legal troubles.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

WATCH: British Pundit Throws Newspapers at the Camera During Heated Rant Causing His Feed to Malfunction

Dolan lamented, 'There's nothing in the studio to throw around,' before grabbing a stack of tabloid newspapers and tossing them at the camera, saying, 'It's the Boris way.'
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Daily Mail royal editor denies using private investigator to blag' Harry information

Appearing at the high court in London, English was asked about being sent the exact flight information for Chelsy Davy in December 2007, during Davy's relationship with the duke. David Sherborne, the lead barrister for the claimants, showed English an email she had been sent by Behr also copying in a journalist from the Sun that contained flight details relating to a holiday Davy was taking with Harry.
UK politics
Media industry
fromFast Company
3 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.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
19 years ago

Where the heartthrob is at home

Colin Farrell purchased a $4.3 million Hollywood Hills villa featuring luxury amenities including a wine cellar, infinity pool, and four bedrooms across 4,000 square feet.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Why I Can't Stand the Hype

Increased social recommendations for popular culture paradoxically decrease willingness to consume it, a phenomenon termed 'hype aversion.'
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
8 years ago

A Beverly Hills estate where some Hollywood stars were wed

A French Revival Beverly Hills mansion built in 1938 with antique fireplaces, herringbone floors, and a circular dining solarium is listed for $39.9 million, formerly owned by actress Ann Rutherford and Batman producer William Dozier.
fromConsequence
4 weeks ago

Access Hollywood Canceled After Nearly 30 Years

Since its 1996 debut, Access Hollywood has aired nearly 12,000 episodes. Yet its most infamous segment was one that never made it to broadcast: in October 2016, weeks before the presidential election, The Washington Post obtained footage of then-candidate Donald Trump making lewd comments about women to Access Hollywood host Billy Bush.
Media industry
Music
fromVulture
1 month ago

P!nk Calls Separation Rumors 'Fake News'

P!nk denied tabloid reports of separation from her husband Carey Hart, calling out media for spreading false rumors instead of covering meaningful accomplishments.
Television
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Popstar turned actor Kym Marsh: 'I was called fat on live television, which wouldn't happen now'

Kym Marsh stars in the stage adaptation of 'Single White Female', exploring how digital age stalking dynamics make the updated thriller more relevant than ever.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

California Post brings brash New York-style tabloid news to the West Coast

The California Post launched a digital-first, conservative-leaning Los Angeles tabloid and website featuring New York Post-style splashy front pages, Page Six Hollywood, and local coverage.
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
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Liz Hurley accuses Daily Mail publisher of bugging windowsill

Elizabeth Hurley accuses Associated Newspapers of landline tapping, placing microphones on her home and stealing medical information related to articles about her.
#beckham-family
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Barron Trump's persistent' calls to London woman made her ex jealous'

Barron Trump developed a close online relationship with a London woman and witnessed her alleged FaceTime attack two days before his father's inauguration.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Utter Sh*t': Piers Morgan Cuts Guest's Microphone for Spreading Repulsive' Conspiracy Theories About Epstein Victims

Piers Morgan cut off Lady Victoria Hervey after she made unsubstantiated conspiracy claims smearing Jeffrey Epstein's victims, calling her repulsive and warning of defamation.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ex-Mail on Sunday journalist denies ordering blag' of Sadie Frost's medical information

A former Mail on Sunday journalist denies commissioning unlawful information gathering about actor Sadie Frost's private medical history, which Frost had not disclosed to her own mother.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What term did Liz Hurley coin for non-celebrities? The Saturday quiz

1 The world's largest ocean current circles which continent? 2 Who was both the 8th US president and the 8th vice-president? 3 Where did Britain's first nudist beach open in 1980? 4 What term did Liz Hurley coin for non-celebrities? 5 Stubbin and rumpy are local names for what felines? 6 Who was introduced on The Porter Wagoner Show in September 1967? 7 Which country's postal service stopped delivering letters in December 2025?
History
Photography
fromVulture
2 months ago

Chappell Roan Got the Photographers to Stay Quiet

Chappell Roan's public confrontations with rude photographers have prompted photographers to act more respectful and quieter at major red-carpet events.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Hollywood is freaking out over a viral AI video showing Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise fighting

AI-generated footage can convincingly recreate major Hollywood actors and cinematic production, triggering widespread industry concern about disruption to filmmaking jobs and IP.
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.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Mail journalist insists stories came from excellent sources' in Harry's inner circle

Royal correspondent Katie Nicholl denies phone-hacking allegations, claiming she obtained Prince Harry stories through legitimate contacts in his inner circle.
Film
fromBustle
2 months ago

Kim Kardashian Explains That Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Photo Mix-Up

Photos of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were removed from Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian social posts to respect Remembrance Day.
#privacy-invasion
#golden-globes
Fashion & style
fromBustle
2 months ago

Hailey's Corset, Kendall's "Coquettecore" Top, & More Styles At 'W' Mag's Party

W Magazine hosted a penthouse gala at the Chateau Marmont celebrating its Best Performances issue with many stars in glamorous, fashion-forward looks.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

The 14 articles at the centre of Harry's case against the Daily Mail's publisher

The Independent funds on-the-ground, paywall-free reporting and seeks donations to support journalism covering politics, climate, reproductive rights, and the Duke of Sussex's legal claims.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

He Paints a Very Bleak Picture': TMZ Founder Reveals Ominous' New Email From Guthrie Tipster

A tipster claims to know Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper and demands one bitcoin, citing fear of retaliation and intent to disappear.
Film
fromVulture
2 months ago

I Miss When the Golden Globes Were Deranged

Golden Globes returned to expected choices, awarding supporting prizes to Teyana Taylor and Stellan Skarsgård, signaling voter alignment with anticipated Oscar preferences.
Music
fromVulture
2 months ago

Nobody Puts Hailey in a Corner

Justin Bieber and Hailey publicly reaffirm their relationship through his SWAG releases and her visible presence and emotion at his Grammys performance.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Pretty Shocked': First Pic of Prince Andrew Leaving Police Station After Arrest

Earlier that day, Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested at his home in Sandringham. The ex-prince has come under increased scrutiny due to his extensive ties with deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, and Thursday's arrest was linked to a probe involving Epstein. According to documents published in one of the Justice Department's Epstein file dumps, Mountbatten-Windsor shared with the financier sensitive reports on trade in the UK.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Donal Lynch: Spare me the outrage. We all watched and judged along with Tyra Banks and the reality TV 'villains'

The interviewer has just asked her about Shandi, a long-ago contestant from the second season of America's Next Top Model. Remember, Tyra? The one the show filmed having what may or may not have been non-consensual sex, while in an alcohol-induced blackout? The one where producers followed up by insisting they capture the poor girl's tearful phone confession to her distraught boyfriend back home? The one still traumatised to this day?
Television
Music
fromVulture
2 months ago

The Harry Styles Drought Is Almost Over

Harry Styles is teasing a return with 'We Belong Together' posters, sites, and a video featuring his Love On Tour crowd, suggesting new music soon.
Television
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Kim Kardashian says Harry and Meghan panicked,' blamed us' over Photogate

Photogate involved disputed claims that Harry and Meghan requested removal of party photos, while the Kardashian family described the episode as exaggerated and unnecessary.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Thank you for tweeting about our butts!': seven things you need to know about Heated Rivalry's sudden superstars

Tough luck if you prefer your romcoms PG-rated, or ice hockey leaves you cold: there is no escaping Heated Rivalry. The steamy coming-of-age series has been a sensation in North America, making instant stars of its leads as producers rush to make more of it. It's hard to remember the last TV show to spark such a furore, let alone one from Canada's Crave network.
Television
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 months ago

California Post officially launches, bringing New York-style tabloid news to the West Coast

California Post launched a conservative-friendly, digital-first Los Angeles tabloid that pairs splashy New York Post front pages with local coverage and a $3.75 daily print.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Prince Harry accuses Daily Mail publisher of terrifying' intrusion

Associated Newspapers faces accusations of clear, systematic and sustained unlawful information gathering against Prince Harry and six other high-profile figures.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

What to watch: Beautiful people keep blowing up in Beauty'

Like those, it scours our culture's incessant preoccupation with physical beauty, both the lusting for it and the lengths we will go to get and keep it. But The Beauty possess a mind of its own as it expounds on rich themes that Murphy's been interested in, mixing humor with black humor while he comments on sinfully glamorous lifestyles and the dark side of human nature and desire.
Television
Television
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

12 Explosive Celebrity Family Dramas That Played Out In Front Of The World

High-profile families publicly reveal painful conflicts including substance relapse, emotional absence, estrangement, and public airing of grievances.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Frost disgusted' by Daily Mail journalists targeting her parents', court hears

The Independent funds on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism through donations to report on issues like reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech.
fromVulture
2 months ago

The Love Island-ification of Bravo Is Killing Vanderpump Rules

Back in its 20-teens heyday - when cast members actually worked at Lisa Vanderpump's sexy, unique restaurant SUR - the series became must-see TV for its thorny, partner-swapping relationships. In a blog post reflecting on the first season of the show, Lisa lamented the "splintering of this incestuous group," terminology she and the network would return to again and again.
Television
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I've had to fight tooth and nail': Amber Davies on Strictly trolls, Love Island hunks and her Legally Blonde no-brainer

Amber Davies received persistent online abuse after Strictly, prompting pleas for kindness while she maintains positivity and a 'just ignore them' approach.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

TV set is most popular way to watch YouTube in UK, study finds

Televisions are now the most common device for YouTube viewing at home in the UK, overtaking laptops, tablets and smartphones.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Future of Media: Daily Mail charm offensive, Inside Dugout and TikTok threat

Conservative newspaper the Daily Mail enlisted a top creative agency to help position it as a 'powerful positive force'. Many titles are embracing marketing to sell subscriptions and alter perceptions, but the 124-year-old title's efforts inspired a bit more attention. The paper's detractors, to put it kindly, made sure I knew how difficult a brief the agency had. Expletives were shared. Some questioned why the newspaper was even 'platformed' by The Drum. It's a brand that stirs strong emotion...
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Timeline of key events as Prince Harry phone hacking trial begins

Seven prominent individuals, including the Duke of Sussex and Sir Elton John, are suing Associated Newspapers Limited over alleged unlawful information-gathering practices.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Astonishing Coincidence!' Piers Morgan Calls Out Guest For Losing Hearing When Asked Who Pays You'

Writer Michael Tracey said his audio cut out right as he was being asked if he is paid by any of the men tied to Jeffrey Epstein during an appearance on Piers Morgan's YouTube show on Tuesday. Tracey who has cast doubt on many of the claims made by women who said they were victimized by Epstein was in the middle of a heated exchange with fellow Substack reporter Tara Palmeri over how the Epstein files have been covered when the technical difficulty happened.
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