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Delta Festival in Marseille to proceed despite artist withdrawals over sexual misconduct allegations

The Delta Festival in Marseille, France, will go ahead as scheduled despite a growing number of artist withdrawals following allegations of sexual misconduct involving one of the event's co-founders. The festival, expected to welcome around 150,000 attendees, is set to open on Thursday, July 23,......

Netflix shares fall 9% as weak forecast raises fresh concerns over future growth

Netflix shares fell sharply on Friday after the streaming giant issued a weaker-than-expected earnings outlook, reigniting investor concerns about the company’s ability to maintain its rapid expansion in an increasingly competitive entertainment market. The company’s stock dropped 9.2% in......

Netflix expands into short-form video through partnerships with major media publishers

Netflix is expanding its content strategy by introducing short-form videos from leading media publishers, signalling a stronger push into a format that has become increasingly popular across digital platforms. The streaming company announced a series of partnerships with major publishing groups whose......

UK Paramount-Warner review seen as leverage tool rather than block, analysts say

The United Kingdom’s scrutiny of the proposed $110 billion merger involving Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery is increasingly being viewed by legal experts as a mechanism to secure regulatory commitments rather than an outright attempt to block the transaction. Culture Minister Lisa......

Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US justice department

The global entertainment landscape could soon witness one of its most significant upheavals in recent years. U.S. federal authorities responsible for competition have approved the acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery by Paramount Skydance, a deal valued at $111 billion that would pave the way for the......

UK economy shows early impact of Middle East conflict

The British economy experienced a slight slowdown in April, highlighting the growing influence that international geopolitical events can have on domestic economic performance. New data suggest that disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East have affected several sectors of the UK economy,......

Pressure mounts on Patrick Bruel as concerts are cancelled and new complaints emerge

The career of French singer and actor Patrick Bruel is facing increasing pressure following a series of concert cancellations, public calls for him to step back from performing, and the emergence of new legal complaints. In Canada, several scheduled performances were cancelled by event organizers, who......

Harvey Weinstein rape retrial ends without a verdict

A new rape retrial involving former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein ended in New York City without a unanimous verdict from the jury, prolonging one of the most closely followed legal cases linked to the global #MeToo movement. The case centered on allegations made by Jessica Mann, a former aspiring......

Mark Ruffalo says many fear speaking out against Paramount-Warner Bros Merger

Actor Mark Ruffalo has stated that many professionals in the entertainment industry are afraid to publicly oppose the proposed merger between Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery, highlighting growing concerns about concentration of power in Hollywood. In a public opinion piece co-written with......