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BBC suspends host accused of paying a teen $45K for sexually explicit photos

BBC suspends host accused of paying a teen $45K for sexually explicit photos

The alleged victim’s mother says for three years, a BBC star funded her teen’s drug habit in exchange for explicit photos. It’s the latest scandal to rock Britain’s beleaguered public broadcaster.
by Lauren Frayer

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Is Threads really a 'Twitter killer'? Here's what we know so far

Is Threads really a 'Twitter killer'? Here's what we know so far

Meta’s new app, Threads, may be the latest in a long-string of Twitter’s competitors, but it appears to have an edge in the game thanks to its ties to Instagram. Over 30 million users have joined.
by Emily Olson

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Meta takes aim at Twitter with the launch of rival app Threads

Meta takes aim at Twitter with the launch of rival app Threads

Meta unveiled an app to rival Twitter on Wednesday, appearing to target users looking for an alternative to the social media platform owned — and frequently changed — by Elon Musk.
by The Associated Press

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Opinion: If you love film, you should be worried about what's going on at Turner Classic Movies

Opinion: If you love film, you should be worried about what's going on at Turner Classic Movies

Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced a shake-up at the network, which for years has offered a well curated film selection. Critic David Bianculli says TCM wasn't broken — and didn't need fixing.
by David Bianculli

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Minnesota native competes on Hulu's 'Secret Chef'

Minnesota native competes on Hulu's 'Secret Chef'

Josh Walbolt is a private chef in New Jersey who grew up in Elk River, Minn. He competed against nine other contestants on the new reality show.
by Emily Bright and Gretchen Brown

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Black-owned radio station may lose license over FCC 'character qualifications' policy

Black-owned radio station may lose license over FCC 'character qualifications' policy

Joe Armstrong, owner of WJBE 99.7 FM, says the FCC is threatening to revoke his broadcast license over his conviction for a tax crime — one that occurred years before he took ownership of the station.
by Jonathan Franklin

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'It's gonna be a hot labor summer' — unionized workers show up for striking writers

'It's gonna be a hot labor summer' — unionized workers show up for striking writers

Film and TV writers on strike may soon be joined by actors currently negotiating their contract. As the writers strike enters its seventh week, unions beyond Hollywood are joining the movement.
by Mandalit del Barco

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