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‘Jackie’ of Rolling Stone’s discredited rape story testifies under oath “Jackie,” the woman at the heart of the Rolling Stone’s discredited frat house rape story, has testified under oath for the first time. Her deposition was immediately sealed.
Tabloid trouble: The NY media vs. the candidates
Bruce Springsteen cancels North Carolina concert over ‘bathroom law’ Bruce Springsteen canceled a concert scheduled for Sunday in Greensboro, North Carolina, to protest that state’s recently enacted “bathroom law.”
‘American Idol’ crowns final winner ‘American Idol’ crowns final winner
Ashton Kutcher on his unconventional new sitcom Read full story for latest details.
What the ‘American Idol’ finale looked like from the inside The “American Idol” finale drew 13.4 million people, and Brian Stelter reports on what it was like from the inside of the last show.
Mashable lays off staff in ‘strategic shift’ toward video Mashable announced a “strategic” shift toward video and with it layoffs that include executive editor Jim Roberts.
‘American Idol’ down to final two contestants
‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ trailer debuts “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” premiered its first teaser trailer on ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Thursday morning.
Sumner Redstone’s healthcare decisions now in daughter’s hands Sumner Redstone has put his daughter Shari in charge of his healthcare decisions, replacing Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman.
Megyn Kelly says media has ‘thumb on the scale’ for Donald Trump Megyn Kelly said the media has had its “thumb on the scale” in its Donald Trump coverage and that it should “worry about its soul.”
Panama Papers group to grant access to American news outlets The consortium of reporters that published the Panama Papers will allow certain U.S. news outlets to look at the trove of documents.
‘American Idol’ and Kieran ready to dim the lights one last time “American Idol” fans are ready for Kieran Healy “dim the lights” one last time this week. He’s done it for Ryan Seacrest ever since the show began 15 years ago.
Kerry Washington doesn’t recognize herself on AdWeek’s cover Kerry Washington doesn’t recognize herself on AdWeek’s cover
Obama to appear on Fox News for first time since 2014 President Obama will appear on Fox News Sunday for the first time as president. It’s also the first time he has been on Fox News since 2014.
Facebook takes live video to the next level The 2-month old Facebook Live tool is getting new features and a prominent new spot on mobile apps.
Why I’m going to miss ‘American Idol’ “American Idol” is ending its long run this week and Brian Stelter bring a historical perspective to what the show has meant to the country and television.
Beyonce sues ‘Feyonce’ over play on name Beyonce filed a lawsuit Tuesday against a company selling products with the word “Feyonce” on them.
Sanders feeling media heat after new interview
Megyn Kelly, keeping ‘options open,’ says she might not stay at Fox News Megyn Kelly says she hasn’t decided whether she wants to stay at Fox News after her contract expires next year. “I don’t know what’s going to happen,” she says.
‘Jackie’ must testify in lawsuit over Rolling Stone rape story “Jackie,” the woman who claimed she was gang raped at a University of Virginia frat house, has been ordered to be deposed in a lawsuit against Rolling Stone which published the discredited story.
First NCAA title game on cable nets low ratings First NCAA title game on cable television has lowest ratings since 2009.
Sumner Redstone competency case in settlement talks Sumner Redstone’s competency case entered into settlement talks with his ex-girlfriend on the same day the Viacom CEO Phillippe Dauman was to be deposed.
Who will be the next CEO of Disney? Thomas Staggs, the presumed heir apparent to Bob Iger, is leaving Disney. That has investors nervous about what life after Iger will be like. There is no longer a clear succession plan.
Beijing is censoring searches about the Panama Papers China’s online censors are restricting many search results and discussions on social media involving the terms “Panama Papers” and “Panama.”
Twitter to live stream Thursday Night Football Twitter will be live-streaming Thursday Night Football games this fall. Not just short video clips — entire games.
Politico’s Jim VandeHei leads early exodus Politico co-founder Jim VandeHei is abruptly leaving the publication next week despite an earlier announced plan for him to stay through the year.
Disney’s No. 2 exec Thomas Staggs leaving company Disney COO Thomas Staggs, who was expected to succeed CEO Bob Iger, is leaving company.
What is ICIJ? A look at the group behind the Panama Papers The ICIJ is an international group of reporters who were called upon to investigate the enormous trove of documents in the Panama Papers.
Bill Simmons creates ‘After the Thrones’ for HBO Bill Simmons’ production company has created “After the Thrones” for HBO, a weekly show to follow the latest episodes of “Game of Thrones.”
‘New York’ alleges Donald Trump has ‘arsenal’ of Roger Ailes’ Fox secrets New York magazine alleges that Donald Trump has an “arsenal” of Roger Ailes’ Fox secrets that he could “launch in a retaliatory strike” if the network really went to war against Trump.
Samantha Bee’s Full Frontal extended to a full season TBS buys 26 more weeks of Samantha Bee’s late night satire show Full Frontal, giving her a full season of shows.
Listen to the latest episode of “Toobin Talking O.J.”
Surprise! TV host Maury Povich owns this Montana newspaper Maury Povich’s “homegrown” newspaper in Montana is gaining readers, revenue and respect. He’s learned a few things about the news business along the way.
Taylor Swift, once an Apple critic, now in Apple Music ad Taylor Swift is now in an Apple Music advertisement where she falls on her face. How appropriate.
Facebook punts on bid to stream NFL games Facebook has withdrawn its bid to live stream NFL games just weeks after submitting its offer.
David Gregory joins CNN as political analyst Former “Meet the Press” moderator David Gregory is joining CNN as a political analyst. The channel says he will primarily appear on “New Day.”
Chinese editor quits in protest over media crackdown For one editor at the Southern Metropolis Daily in China, the government’s tightening grip on the media appears to have become too much to bear.
Peter King signs multi-year contract extension Peter King is extending his contract with Sports Illustrated. He’ll continue to run MMQB, which is adding staffers and expanding into video.
Han Solo’s ‘Star Wars’ jacket is up for auction Harrison Ford donated his jacket from “The Force Awakens” to raise money for epilepsy research.
Timeline of accusations and denials leading to arrest of Trump campaign manager Donald Trump’s campaign manager Corey Lewandowski was arrested on a charge of simple battery three weeks after reporter Michelle Fields accused him of grabbing her. Here’s a timeline of the accusations and denials.
Ted Cruz camp makes peace with Sean Hannity after awkward interview Sean Hannity called the Ted Cruz campaign after an awkward interview prompted a top Cruz aide to tweet
Kanye West’s ‘The Life of Pablo’ streamed 250 million times in first 10 days Kanye West’s “The Life of Pablo” was streamed 250 million times in its first 10 days on streaming service Tidal.
Even John Oliver enjoys a Drumpf bump Even John Oliver, a caustic critic of Donald Trump, has enjoyed a Trump bump. His “Drumpf” segment has set an online record for any piece of HBO content.
AP fights claims it worked with the Nazis The Associated Press is fighting back claims that it cooperated with the Nazis that were first made in an academic journal.
Conservative female pundits want Donald Trump to fire his campaign manager Sixteen conservative female commentators signed a letter demanding that Donald Trump fire his campaign manager Corey Lewandowski. Lewandowski was charged with simple assault for yanking the arm of a female reporter.
CNN sets record for town hall viewership Donald Trump helped set a record town hall viewership during Tuesday night’s CNN event.
New York Times hits back at the NFL The New York Times has forcefully rejected the NFL’s demand that the newspaper retract its story on what it claims was the league’s flawed research on concussions.
Woman at center of discredited Rolling Stone rape story resists deposition “Jackie,” the woman at the center of the discredited Rolling Stone rape article, is seeking to have her deposition in a lawsuit canceled. Her lawyers claim it would cause her “irreparable harm” to relive the incident.
Keith Olbermann wants a piece of the 2016 campaign Keith Olbermann, speaking on “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” repeated his recent pledge to “come out of retirement.” He said he will find a way into coverage of the 2016 campaign.
Jon Stewart M.I.A. as Donald Trump upends the 2016 election Read full story for latest details.
Donald Trump has had too much media coverage, 75% of Americans say Most Americans, 75%, feel that Donald Trump has received too much media attention in this election, according to a survey by the Pew Research Center.
Never say never: Kanye West’s ‘The Life of Pablo’ is now on Apple Kanye West’s ‘The Life of Pablo’ is now available on Apple Music just weeks after the hip hop star said that such a thing would never happen.
China’s latest move to strengthen its grip on the Internet New draft regulations say that websites with access to China would have to register their domain names with service providers that are under Chinese control.
900,000 Comcast customers may not be able to watch Yankees opener Just three days from opening day and YES Network and Comcast haven’t reached a deal to bring Yankees games back for Comcast customers.
Andrew Sullivan joins New York Magazine Andrew Sullivan, who wrote the Daily Dish blog for 15 years, has joined New York Magazine.
‘Batman v Superman’ could rumble to a $300 million worldwide weekend “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” brings together the two comic book heroes, but will it pay off at the box office for Warner Bros and DC?
Hulk Hogan not worried about Gawker’s appeal: ‘I made my point’ Hulk Hogan says he’s not worried about Gawker’s appeal which could overturn his $140 million victory or leave him with little of his award. “I made my point,” he said.
Batman v Superman: Who are fans rooting for? Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” pits Batman vs Superman, but who are audiences rooting for?
Gawker’s Nick Denton certain he will still beat Hulk Hogan Gawker’s Nick Denton told CNNMoney he is certain that he will succeed in getting the $140 million award to Hulk Hogan overturned or greatly reduced when he appeals the jury’s verdict.
Josh Elliott starts CBS News job a day early due to Brussels attack Josh Elliott, the new anchor on CBS News’ new streaming service CBSN, started a day early due to the attack in Brussels.
Vice Media’s Millennial reach comes under scrutiny A recent drop in Vice Media’s monthly uniques
Donald Trump struggles to provide specifics on changes he’d make to libel laws Donald Trump was unable to provide specifics when asked by the Washington Post what specific changes he would make to libel laws. He has repeatedly said he would make it easier to sue the media if he becomes president.
Behind Trump’s ‘job interview’ with Alicia Watkins Alicia Watkins, a retired Air Force staff sergeant who has appeared on Oprah, was given media credentials by the Trump campaign and permitted to ask a question of the candidate — a question that quickly turned into an impromptu job interview.
Hulk Hogan juror: ‘Video was worse than I expected’ Salina Stevens was a juror in Hulk Hogan’s suit against Gawker and she said watching the sex tape at the heart of the case was the deciding factor in
Tribune loses SoCal papers to Digital First The Tribune Company, which owns the Los Angeles Times, lost out of the sale of the Orange County Register to Digital First Media.
George Clooney targets Donald Trump in invite to Clinton fundraiser Read full story for latest details.
Hulk Hogan jury hears Gawker’s plea for mercy as punitive phase begins Lawyers for Gawker asked the jury in the Hulk Hogan sex tape case for mercy as they consider punitive damages on top of the $115 million they already awarded Hogan.
China: Phantom screenings and fake ticket sales China’s film industry regulator has suspended the license of a company for fraudulently exaggerating box office sales for “Ip Man 3,” which stars former boxer Mike Tyson and Hong Kong actor Donnie Yen.
Univision’s Jorge Ramos ‘still waiting’ on Donald Trump’s promised interview “I’m still waiting,” Jorge Ramos says, more than a month after Donald Trump said he’d sit down with the influential Univision anchor.
Documents the Hulk Hogan jury didn’t get to see Recently unsealed documents in the Hulk Hogan case may bolster Gawker’s appeal of the $115 million verdict.
How does Gawker survive Hogan verdict? A jury has awarded Hulk Hogan $115 million in his lawsuit against Gawker. Can the media organization survive the verdict?
Read Donald Trump’s tweets about Megyn Kelly and Fox’s response Here’s a look at Donald Trump’s tweets about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly and the network’s response.
Fox News hits Donald Trump for ‘sexist verbal assaults’ on Megyn Kelly Fox News assailed Donald Trump for making “sexist verbal assaults” on Megyn Kelly. Trump called her “sick” Friday and called for a boycott of her show.
Hulk Hogan jury begins deliberations in $100 million Gawker suit The six-person jury in the Hulk Hogan case began deliberations Friday to determine whether Gawker Media violated the ex-wrestler’s privacy when it posted part of his sex tape.
Hulk Hogan jury begins deliberations in $100 million Gawker suit Read full story for latest details.
Love of music took this man from gigs to managing Lady Gaga He managed Lady Gaga and Eve. Now, he’s applying his magic formula to stars of the tech world.
Katie Nolan dances and dishes on Fox Sports 1, ESPN and Bill Simmons Katie Nolan, host of Fox Sports 1’s “Garbage Time,” spoke with CNNMoney on how she tackles the sports media world.
Los Angeles Times deal is target of federal anti-trust suit The Justice Department has filed an anti-trust suit against the Los Angeles Times winning bid to buy the Orange County Register and the Press-Enterprise.
Trump campaign blocks Politico reporter from victory rally Read full story for latest details.
Hulk Hogan’s partner on sex tape is emotional in taped testimony Hulk Hogan’s sex partner in the video taped tryst at the center of his $100 million suit against Gawker is seen getting upset during a taped deposition.
Hulk Hogan jury hears about mooning and bawdy interviews Gawker media introduced three depositions by Hulk Hogan Thursday that included an incident of him mooning in a video and bawdy on-air interviews.
Megyn Kelly says Bill O’Reilly didn’t have her back with Donald Trump Megyn Kelly’s rivalry with Bill O’Reilly flares into the open over Trump attacks
Nintendo’s first smartphone app is a social surprise Nintendo’s first smartphone app — Miitomo — launched Thursday in Japan, and will soon debut in other markets. It’s distinctly social, and at first glance, may seem like a bizarre turn for a company known for games.
I went from Wall Street…to working at Waffle House James Adams was a vice president at a hedge fund. He lost his Wall Street job in 2009 and wound up working at a Waffle House. A film about his ‘rehabilitation’ is now out.
‘Star Wars’ FX team used a purring kitten to make Kylo Ren ominous “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” effects team explains how small details helped bring the blockbuster alive on the big screen.
Donald Trump says he’ll skip the Fox Republican debate Read full story for latest details.
‘Mr. Robot’ creator says freedom of cable TV helped show succeed “Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail explained to CNNMoney at SXSW why the award-winning show had to be on cable TV.
Academy apologizes for Chris Rock’s jokes about Asians The Academy issued an apology for jokes that Chris Rock made about Asians while hosting the 2016 Oscars.
More staffers flee Breitbart News over Trump Breitbart News reporter Michelle Fields and editor-at-large Ben Shapiro resigned on Sunday due to frustrations with their company’s response to an alleged assault on Fields by a top aide to Donald Trump.
Harrison Ford returns for 5th Indiana Jones movie in 2019 Read full story for latest details.
Missouri professor Melissa Click is still fired Missouri professor Melissa Click attempted to appeal her firing by the University of Missouri but her request was denied.
Gawker founder forced to read from sex tape excerpts Read full story for latest details.
Donald Trump has earned $2 billion in free media coverage, study shows Read full story for latest details.
Stop-Trump groups spend millions on ads. But is it too late? On the day before Super Tuesday, more than half of all the GOP-related campaign ads on local TV were anti-Donald Trump ads. But did it come too late?
Sony to pay $750 million for Michael Jackson’s stake in publishing venture Sony has agreed to pay $750 million to Michael Jackson’s estate to acquire its share of a joint publishing venture.
MSNBC’s Chris Matthews faces call to suspend show over wife’s election bid Political rival of Chris Matthews’ wife, Kathleen Matthews, is calling on MSNBC to suspend “Hardball” during House race.
Fox News announces March 21 GOP debate Fox News announces it will host a March 21 debate in Salt Lake City. It will be the 13th debate of the Republican presidential primary contest.
James Bennet leaves the Atlantic to take over NYT editorial page James Bennet, the editor in chief of the Atlantic magazine for the past decade, is the new editor of the New York Times editorial page.
Next in Hulk Hogan v. Gawker: The editor who published the sex tape Read full story for latest details.
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