California’s local news deal with Google is mired in uncertainty
Early this summer, California seemed poised to play a leading role in shaping a new frontier of tech regulation as lawmakers considered bills to force…
‘Fortnite’ publisher debuts mobile storefront after years in court
Epic Games Inc. is launching a new mobile storefront Friday after four years of legal wrangling with Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google over their…
Blumhouse’s latest strategy to scare the hell out of you: video games
Over the last 15 years, Blumhouse has built a reputation for success by producing low-cost, original indie horror films. Now, the studio best known for…
California lawmakers revive debate on requiring Big Tech to pay for news
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers have revived legislation to charge online platforms for the news articles they publish, a proposal that stalled last year amid divisions within…
Schwarzenegger’s tabloid deal raised at Trump’s hush-money trial
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s past personal foibles reemerged in the trial of former President Trump over allegations of a hush-money payment to a porn…
Celebrity book imprints from SJP, Lena Waithe thrive at Zando
In recent decades, corporate consolidation of the book industry has shrunk the number of and the visions of publishing houses, concentrating power at the top…
Prince Harry lawyer accuses Rupert Murdoch in hacking case
An attorney for Prince Harry accused Rupert Murdoch this week of knowing about News Group Newspapers’ alleged use of illegal tactics such as phone hacking…
New York Times publisher: White House ‘extremely upset’ on Biden age coverage
Criticism over coverage of Biden’s low approval ratings and, more especially, Biden’s age has sparked disapproval both from the Biden campaign and some members of…
Sports Illustrated employees left in limbo as publisher faces money troubles
The jobs of people who produce Sports Illustrated have been left in limbo after the company that paid to maintain the iconic brand's print and…
Judge orders publisher of ‘Feminism Debunked’ YouTube channel to appear in court over videos of Bruce Lehrmann hearing
The judge in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case has ordered the publisher of a YouTube channel to appear in Federal Court to show cause as…
Prince Harry libel claim against Mail on Sunday publisher must go to trial, judge rules
Prince Harry's libel case against the Mail on Sunday newspaper over an article about his security arrangements must go to trial, a judge at London's…
Prince Harry, Elton John can take case against Daily Mail publisher to trial
Prince Harry, Elton John and five other high-profile British figures can have their lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail newspaper alleging widespread unlawful…
Prince Harry suit against tabloid publisher can go to trial
LONDON — A British judge ruled Friday that a lawsuit by Prince Harry, Elton John and five other celebrities accusing a newspaper publisher of unlawful information-gathering…
William Lewis is named Washington Post CEO and publisher
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos praised Lewis as a “strong fit” for the role. “As I’ve gotten to know Will, I’ve been drawn to his…
AP gets rare glimpse of jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher
The publisher of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper, Lai disappeared from public view in December 2020 following his arrest under a security law imposed by…
Prince Harry testifies in court against tabloid publisher
LONDON — Prince Harry entered a courtroom witness box Tuesday, swearing to tell the truth in testimony against a tabloid publisher he accuses of phone hacking…
‘Censorship’: US publisher sues over Florida book restrictions | LGBTQ News
The lawsuit alleges a county in the Republican-led state is cracking down on access to books on race and LGBTQ identity. A writers’ group and…
Nation’s largest publisher files lawsuit challenging Florida county’s book bans
Penguin Random House, the nation's largest publisher, filed a lawsuit in Florida federal court on Wednesday, challenging the state's book ban. File Photo by Jim…
UK tabloid publisher apologises in Prince Harry trial | Media News
Harry is one of several high-profile claimants bringing damages against Mirror Group Newspapers over allegations of unlawful information gathering, including phone hacking. The publisher of…
Publisher apologizes for ‘unlawful information gathering’ in Prince Harry hacking case
Prince Harry received a surprise apology Wednesday at the start of a seven-week trial at the High Court in London against Mirror Group Newspapers over…