Trump lawyers say he’s prepared to post $100-million bond while on appeal
NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s lawyers asked a New York appellate court Wednesday to halt collection of the former president’s $454-million civil fraud judgment while he…
Disney merges India media business with Reliance venture in $8.5-billion deal
After weathering significant streaming losses, Walt Disney Co. is combining its India business with a venture owned by top local conglomerate Reliance Industries. The companies…
OpenAI’s Sora and Hollywood’s artificial intelligence ‘matrix’
The threat of artificial intelligence to Hollywood’s status quo entered a new phase of reality earlier this month when OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, introduced…
Sean Bailey out, David Greenbaum in as Disney movie head
Sean Bailey, the longtime Walt Disney Co. executive who oversaw the studio’s live-action movies, is stepping down, the Burbank-based entertainment giant announced Monday. David Greenbaum…
Trump appeals $454-million judgment in New York fraud case
NEW YORK — Donald Trump has appealed his $454-million New York civil fraud judgment, challenging a judge’s finding that Trump lied about his wealth as he…
Odysseus moon lander tipped over onto side but functioning normally, company says
Odysseus, shown passing over the near side of the Moon on Wednesday, tipped over onto its side during its lunar landing but is otherwise in…
U.S. and EU add sanctions on Russia for Ukraine war, Navalny death
WASHINGTON — The United States and the European Union are piling new sanctions on Russia on the eve of the second anniversary of its invasion of…
BuzzFeed to reduce staff by 16%. Complex sold for $108.6 million
BuzzFeed on Wednesday said it is reducing its workforce by 16% in a significant move to cut costs. The online media company also announced the…
FBI informant charged with lying about Joe and Hunter Biden’s ties to Ukrainian company
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 10: Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, departs a House Oversight Committee meeting at Capitol Hill on January 10,…
Activision Blizzard sued by ‘Call of Duty’ champs Scump, H3cz
Two prominent “Call of Duty” champions have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Activision Blizzard, accusing the Santa Monica gaming giant of wielding an “unlawful monopoly”…
Simona Halep sues supplements company she claims caused positive test that led to doping ban
In short: Simona Halep is suing Quantum Nutrition for more than $US10 million in damagesHalep says a supplement she took during the 2022 US Open…
Trump is ordered to pay $355 million in New York fraud case
NEW YORK — A New York judge ordered Donald Trump and his companies on Friday to pay more than $355 million in penalties, finding they engaged…
Temu’s sister company is one of the largest platforms for counterfeiting and piracy
Counterfeit products cost the global economy over $500 billion a year. The U.S. Trade Representative's 2023 Notorious Markets List accuses major Chinese companies, including Pinduoduo,…
Private company shoots for first US moon landing in more than 50 years | Space News
NASA, the main sponsor with experiments on board, hopes to jumpstart lunar economy ahead of astronaut missions. A lunar lander has taken off for the…
Russell Simmons accused of raping Def Jam exec in lawsuit
Disgraced music mogul Russell Simmons is at the center of a new lawsuit that alleges he raped a former Def Jam Recordings employee in his…
Costco tells grocery committee company always looking to lower prices
Breadcrumb Trail LinksRetail & MarketingNewsCOO of international, Canada divisions appears before House of Commons committee studying the cost of foodAuthor of the article:The Canadian Press…
Talent agency A3 to shut down on Monday
A3 Artists Agency on Friday said it will shut down its operations starting on Monday, with its employees receiving their final paychecks that day. “This…
Warner Music Group to lay off 600 employees, CEO announces
Warner Music Group will part ways with approximately 10% of its workforce as part of the company’s latest efforts to keep up with a “constantly…
Disney earnings top expectations amid proxy battle
Disney beat earnings expectations for its most recent fiscal quarter as pressure mounts on Chief Executive Bob Iger to impress shareholders while trying to beat…
Gina Carano sues Disney for ‘Mandalorian’ firing, with Elon Musk’s help
Gina Carano wants a jury to get her “Star Wars” job back. The former “The Mandalorian” actor filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Walt Disney Co.,…