'SNL' returns to a late-night world still finding its footing in Trump's 2nd term
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I'm addicted to Sora 2! I can't stop making AI slop videos.
Sora 2 turns out to be really fun. Sure, there are issues with people being able to use your likeness to make AI slop videos, but let's table those.
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Could making silly AI videos of your friends be social media's next frontier? Let's talk about OpenAI's Sora.
We discuss whether Sora poses a threat to incumbent platforms like TikTok, and how users and brands might feel about an AI-generated feed.
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Elon Musk says he canceled his Netflix account — and urges his followers to as well
Elon Musk's posts come amid some online criticism of the Netflix animated show, "Dead End: Paranormal Park," and its creator.
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Charlamagne Tha God says 'brand safety' has become a problem and advertisers should rethink it
Charlamagne Tha God questioned advertisers' "brand safety" approach and highlighted the importance of understanding show hosts.
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Kimmel told Colbert he got ABC's call pulling his show when his guests were already seated
Kimmel told Stephen Colbert that he sent his audience home after he got ABC's call pulling his show, but he taped the episode anyway.
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Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert swapped war stories about finding out their shows were canceled
Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert shared behind-the-scenes stories about finding out their shows were canceled.
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Salesforce challenger Zeta Global is making its biggest-ever acquisition as it looks to corner the loyalty market
Zeta, which helps marketers attract and retain customers, is doubling down on a strategy to get its clients to use more than one of its services.
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Spotify and Comcast are the latest to announce co-CEOs. It's a model that can backfire — or pay off big.
A number of high-profile companies have announced co-CEO structures lately. But having two cooks in the kitchen can be risky.
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Sam Altman is squaring off against Hollywood with the new Sora
Sam Altman is reportedly telling Hollywood studios and other copyright owners that OpenAI's new Sora is going to use their work without permission.
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MSNBC is doubling down on live events as it heads into the Versant spinoff
MSNBC plans to triple its number of events next year as it seeks to diversify its business following a planned split from NBCU.
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Spotify made the rare move of appointing 2 CEOs. Netflix's bosses have described the key to making it work.
What happens when dual CEOs disagree? Netflix's co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters have described their decision-making process.
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This startup wants to make buying streaming TV ads as easy as advertising on Google and Meta. See the pitch deck that helped it raise $50M.
Vibe says more than 5,000 brands have used its self-service TV-buying ad platform — and 10% of the ads it runs are created using generative AI.
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Working for MrBeast means embracing college-town living
MrBeast runs his media operations in Greenville, North Carolina, and has a trial period for some new hires to test living in the college town.
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Hollywood's biggest winners and losers from Trump's potential movie tariffs
Some in Hollywood are terrified about Trump's plan to put 100% tariffs on films made abroad. Here are the potential winners and losers.
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A new AI matchmaker will set you up and plan the first date — skipping the swiping and DMs
Amata, an AI matchmaking app, is launching in the US. It's raised $6 million from investors to set up users and plan dates.
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How the reality giant behind 'Big Brother' and 'MasterChef' is using AI to win on YouTube
Banijay Entertainment is using AI startup Moments Lab to expand its YouTube reach. The "Big Brother" company taps AI to index content and make clips.
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Sinclair and Nexstar agree to bring back 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' to their ABC stations
Sinclair and Nexstar agreed to air "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on its ABC stations again.
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Here's what we know about who's buying TikTok's US business
Trump said Oracle's Larry Ellison, Rupert Murdoch, and Michael Dell are involved in the TikTok US deal. Silver Lake and MGX could also be in the mix.
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The key questions TikTok employees have about the $14 billion Trump-approved deal
The Trump administration has blessed a TikTok US sale, but employees say big questions remain bout what their jobs will look like after it closes.
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TikTok finally cut a deal, but there's still plenty of uncertainty about what comes next
TikTok is in its US era now, but there's still a lot of questions surrounding the deal.
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Jimmy Kimmel's suspension boosted his ratings to a 10-year high — history shows backlashes can make or break a host
Jimmy Kimmel just joined a long list of hosts whose biggest ratings came with their most contentious moments — some survived, others didn't.
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Kimmel thanks Trump for his show's near-record viewership
The Tuesday episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" was the second-most-watched in the show's history, with 6.26 million viewers on broadcast.
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This AI startup helps developers safely and cheaply build on top of LLMs from OpenAI and Anthropic. Read its pitch deck.
Requesty says its tech tightens security and brings down the costs of accessing large language models. It raised $3 million.
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The former Netflix exec who oversaw 'Stranger Things' and 'Bridgerton' is becoming Amazon's new TV head. Read the memo.
Peter Friedlander has been named head of TV at Amazon MGM Studios, replacing Vernon Sanders. He was a longtime Netflix exec.
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Trump approved a $14 billion TikTok deal in an executive order, and employees have big questions
President Donald Trump signed an executive order approving a sale of TikTok's US business. Oracle will audit its algorithm and secure its data.
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Mark Cuban says Sinclair and Nexstar's move to drop 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' could 'backfire' on broadcast TV
Mark Cuban warns that Sinclair and Nexstar's decision to drop "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could disrupt broadcast TV economics amid record-low viewership.
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I canceled Disney+ in protest of Jimmy Kimmel's suspension. I used 'Hamilton' to explain to my kids why.
A mom canceled her Disney+ subscription over Jimmy Kimmel's suspension. She used "Hamilton" to explain it to her kids and hesitates to reactivate.
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Jimmy Kimmel showed the one line Corporate America can't cross
America's political divide is a problem for businesses. Jimmy Kimmel's spar with the FCC revealed a line no one wants companies to cross.
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Celebrities and politicians celebrated Kimmel's return to the air — with a few detractors
Gavin Newsom, Don Lemon, and Stephen King were among those who reacted to Kimmel's heartfelt monologue.
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Disney investors demand internal records on Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, say the board may have breached duties
A group of shareholders is asking Disney to disclose communication related to Jimmy Kimmel's brief suspension after Disney shares dipped.
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Instagram as you knew it is dead. Get over it.
Instagram will change its home screen to prioritize Reels and DM. The platform now has 3 billion users.
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Nexstar and Sinclair still refuse to air Jimmy Kimmel, keeping his show off roughly 25% of ABC stations
Nexstar and Sinclair will continue not to broadcast "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Both companies have said they are in talks with Disney.
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The TikTok deal is expected to drop Thursday, according to a White House official
TikTok US is set to sell to an investor consortium that will retrain its algorithm and keep Americans connected to users in other parts of the world.
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Jimmy Kimmel's comeback monologue is already his most-viewed YouTube video of the year ahead of official ratings release
Jimmy Kimmel's monologue from last night has more than 13 million YouTube views, his most-watched video this year. Nielsen ratings are still pending.
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Where does Trump vs. Kimmel go next?
Jimmy Kimmel is back on the air. Trump is threatening to sue. Don't tune out just yet. This story demands your attention.
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Jimmy Kimmel's return represents a big, final test for Disney's Bob Iger before he heads for the exits
Disney CEO Bob Iger is set to step down at the end of next year, but the Jimmy Kimmel drama has created one final challenge for me.
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Jimmy Kimmel's emotional return monologue took aim at Trump and the FCC chair
Jimmy Kimmel's opening monologue on his return to ABC after suspension slammed FCC chair Brendan Carr and Donald Trump as "un-American."
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Trump railed against Jimmy Kimmel ahead of the comedian's return to late-night
Before Donald Trump's comments, two of the nation's largest station owners said they would not air Kimmel's show on their local stations.
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Jimmy Kimmel's return dials up the heat of Disney's fight with local broadcasters
Disney is bringing Jimmy Kimmel back after backlash, but Sinclair and Nexstar won't air the show. The fight between broadcasters and ABC continues.
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Joe Rogan says conservatives were 'crazy' to support Jimmy Kimmel's suspension: 'This will be used on you'
A fellow comedian, Joe Rogan also defended the brunt of Jimmy Kimmel's final monologue that led some to push for his suspension.
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Tech salaries: Here's how much the top companies pay engineers and other key roles in 2025
Compare pay for corporate tech jobs across industries, such as retail, media, and more. Discover salary trends at companies like Amazon and Netflix.
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Disney is in a no-win situation — and Bob Iger's legacy depends on getting it right
Disney's reinstatement of Jimmy Kimmel over his suspension poses a challenge for Bob Iger's legacy as he battles culture wars and FCC pressure.
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A Disney+ price increase is coming on the heels of its parent company reinstating Jimmy Kimmel
Disney is set to increase streaming prices for select Disney+ plans, including entry-level subscriptions and several bundle deals, on October 21.
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8 of the biggest scandals in late-night TV history
From Jimmy Kimmel's suspension to Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien's conflict — here are the top headline-grabbing incidents.
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TV station owner Nexstar joins Sinclair, says it will continue not to air Jimmy Kimmel
Nexstar Media Group, one of the nation's largest local TV station owners, said it will continue to preempt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
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YouTube says it'll bring back creators banned for violating its COVID-19 and election content policies
It could mean a YouTube comeback for prominent conservative voices like Dan Bongino and Steve Bannon.
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For professional sports leagues, the ad-supported streaming era provides a newfound business advantage
The NFL's critique of Nielsen's audience measurement highlights shifting dynamics in the ad-supported streaming era.
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Why this startup founder scrapped her dating app to build a LinkedIn rival powered by AI
Clara Gold is the French founder behind Gigi, a new AI-powered professional social network. The startup has raised a total of $8 million.
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