David Ellison Floats Hollywood Exit as States Threaten His Warner Bros. Deal

Mr. Ellison told Paramount executives that he was considering pulling the company out of California amid a lawsuit brought by state attorneys general.

Ari Emanuel?s Company to Acquire 7 Broadway Theaters and 10 in the West End

The purchase of ATG Entertainment, which operates dozens of venues worldwide, will require regulatory approval.

How Small, Independent Newspapers Are Still Finding Readers

In a world of failing newspapers, free weeklies like The Chronicle of Glens Falls, N.Y., are still finding readers. All it takes is owners who do absolutely everything.

Can Netflix Save a Summer Slump With a Stunt on Sunset Boulevard?

The streaming giant, still looking for this year?s blockbuster, paid an actor to spend three days inside a billboard in Los Angeles to promote an upcoming film.

Bunny Dolls and Disturbing Allegations: Max Miller?s Strange CNN Interview

In a 23-minute appearance with the anchor Jake Tapper, the Ohio Republican made an unusual effort to rebut a multitude of allegations that have threatened his re-election bid.

The New York Times?s Revenue Rises 11% as Costs Increase

The company said it added 280,000 digital subscribers in the second quarter, fewer than the previous quarter.

Disney Theme Parks Report Strong Results, While Comcast?s Universal Parks Dip

Theme parks have long been seen as a bellwether for consumer confidence. Disney?s domestic parks and cruises revenue rose 11 percent in the latest quarter.

Disney+ Cracks Open the Door to TikTok Creator Videos

Disney said it would allow ?thoughtfully curated? fan-created videos, using clips from its library, to appear on the streaming service.

Judge Sets Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Trial for March

Paramount, which struck a $111 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., had requested a November trial for an antitrust lawsuit brought by state attorneys general.

Former ?60 Minutes? Correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi, Scott Pelley Will Teach At Columbia

Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley, who exited the show after clashing with executives at CBS News, will teach reporting skills.

Self-Help Influencer Nicole LePera Faces Litigation

Millions look to Nicole LePera for advice on how to achieve contentment and maintain healthy relationships. But her own story is complicated.

?Spider-Man: Brand New Day? Heads for $875 Million Opening at Global Box Office

The Sony Pictures movie, the 11th big-budget Spider-Man blockbuster since 2002, had one of the biggest domestic first weekends ever.

Justice Dept. Subpoenas Times Freelancer in Effort to Identify Sources

A previously undisclosed subpoena, involving reporting on a failed SEAL Team 6 mission in North Korea, reflects the government?s expanding campaign to investigate leaks of secrets.

?Adults? Is Getting a New First Episode

Many viewers turned away from ?Adults? after an over-the-top scene in the show?s first episode, so FX made a new one.

Adam O?Neal Resigns as Washington Post Opinion Editor

Adam O?Neal inherited a mandate from the paper?s owner, Jeff Bezos, to shift toward ?personal liberties and free markets.?

Will ?Barbie? Get a Sequel? Warner Bros. Is Scrambling to Reach a Deal.

Three years after the $1.5 billion hit, Warner Bros. is trying to reach a deal before December, when the rights for a sequel revert to Mattel.

ABC Formally Rebukes F.C.C. for Review of TV Licenses

The network?s comments are part of its efforts to push back against the F.C.C.?s review of its local broadcast licenses.

Apple?s Siri Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. Try These 5 Prompts to Get Acclimated.

An upgrade transformed the beleaguered virtual assistant into a modern chatbot. It?s imperfect but worth trying.

Hollywood Foreign Press Association Sues Over Takeover of Golden Globes

The press association, which owned and operated the awards show until 2023, is suing its new owner, Penske Media, claiming its purchase was fraudulent.

Ross Douthat Joins ?60 Minutes? as a Correspondent

Mr. Douthat, an opinion columnist at The New York Times, will join the CBS News program, along with several other journalists.

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