Prop houses and other Hollywood businesses seek to promote filming in California

NFL Props that Pop: Banking on Gibbs and a boost for Falcons

Liz Loza and Daniel Dopp break down Week 16 and offer their favorite prop bets.

ESPN - 11h

The Other Game

At the DealBook Summit, seven sports stars and experts discussed how building a brand as an athlete has changed.

The New York Times - 1d

In Netflix's 'The Piano Lesson,' two generations of Black Hollywood meet in the middle

This week, Malcolm and John David Washington talk about collaborating on a new August Wilson adaptation and screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes discusses his breakout year.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Shutdown odds rapidly rise as House seeks plan B

The odds of a shutdown were rapidly growing on Thursday after President-elect Trump upended the talks by urging GOP lawmakers to shutter the government unless Democrats agree to a clean stopgap ...

The Hill - 2d

Variety's Emmy-winning "Actors on Actors" series celebrates candid Hollywood conversations

Since 2014, Variety's "Actors on Actors" has showcased one-on-one conversations between Hollywood stars, offering unique insights into their craft. Co-editor-in-chief and executive producer Ramin ...

CBS News - 2d

Maxed Out on L.A., He Chased His Hollywood Dream to Albuquerque

Would life in the Southwest be easier for someone doing gig work in the television and film industry?

The New York Times - 2d

Journal retracts study that promoted hydroxychloroquine as Covid treatment

Paper published in International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents in 2020 withdrawn by Dutch publisher Elsevier. A controversial study that promoted hydroxychloroquine, an antimalarial drug, as a ...

The Guardian - 3d

Reeves to take UK bankers to China as she seeks closer business ties

Chancellor has been accused by the Tories of ignoring security concerns about Beijing

Financial Times - 3d

Business Owners Excited as Trump Returns to the White House

Several surveys show c-suite leaders at big and small companies anticipate an economically strong 2025 expansion under Trump, though consumers still echo Biden-era gloom.

Inc. - 4d

UCLA Hollywood diversity report highlights the importance of women in TV audience

The study finds that women and people of color remain underrepresented in key creative and lead roles though they are a crucial demographic when it comes to viewership.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Hollywood Embraces the Noodle Boys, Ditching the Muscly Look

As an era of macho politics sets in, sinewy stars like Timothée Chalamet, Dominic Sessa and Mark Eydelshteyn embody a slinky alternative image of white masculinity in American pop culture.

The New York Times - 5d

Nicole Kidman on the challenges of filming "Babygirl"

In her latest film, Nicole Kidman plays a successful CEO who takes up with a much younger intern. She talks about how she chooses such intense and challenging roles.

CBS News - 6d

Nicole Kidman on filming "Babygirl"

In the new film "Babygirl," directed by Halina Reijn, Nicole Kidman plays a successful CEO who seeks fulfillment from an unsatisfying marriage by taking up with a much younger intern. Kidman talks ...

CBS News - 6d

Hollywood sign? KC WR to practice, source says

Chiefs wide receiver Hollywood will practice Friday, a source told ESPN's Adam Teicher. Brown has been out since August with a a sternoclavicular injury.

ESPN - Dec. 13

Ice Cube's mind stays on music with other endeavors from BIG3 to NFL partnership keeping him busy

Ice Cube could have chased trends to keep up with today's rap sound for his latest release, but instead, he stayed loyal to his signature style since the N

ABC News - Dec. 13

Top U.S. liquor distributor favored Costco, Kroger, other chains over small businesses: FTC

The Federal Trade Commission wants a judge to bar Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits from price discrimination against small liquor shops and others.

CNBC - Dec. 12

We have no business even knowing each other. But the value of my work wife cannot be overstated | Emily Mulligan

What good is piping hot gossip when you have to explain every character’s years-long backstory and their annoying snacking habits?. Forget the shrieks and hugs at the arrivals hall or the way the ...

The Guardian - Dec. 12

Sources: South Carolina promoting Shula to OC

Mike Shula is being promoted to offensive coordinator at South Carolina after spending this past season as an analyst for the Gamecocks, sources told ESPN, confirming GamecockCentral.com report.

ESPN - Dec. 11

Small Businesses Handling Shorter Holiday Shopping Season With Earlier Events and Promotions

A quirk of the calendar means there are only 27 shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, forcing business owners to hustle for shoppers’ business.

Inc. - Dec. 10

OpenAI's controversial Sora is finally launching today. Will it truly disrupt Hollywood?

OpenAI on Monday said it will release its controversial text-to-video tool to the public with different subscription tiers.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 9

Civil service reform must tackle pay and promotion

Frozen public sector wages and tax thresholds create unhelpful incentives, leading to recruitment woes on Whitehall

Financial Times - Dec. 9

Marrakech Film Festival bestows Palestinian film 'Happy Holidays' with top award

The Marrakech International Film Festival has bestowed its top prize on “Happy Holidays,” a Palestinian drama set in Israel whose screenplay won an award at the Venice Film Festival in September

ABC News - Dec. 7

Hollywood and the Middle East mix at Red Sea International Film Festival

One of the Middle East’s fastest-growing film festivals opened Thursday in Saudi Arabia, attracting filmmakers and stars from around the world to present over 120 films from 81 countries in ...

ABC News - Dec. 7

Tyson sued for nixing promotion deal to fight Paul

Mike Tyson is being sued in a London court for nearly $1.59 million for allegedly breaking a deal to promote a gambling company in order to fight social media influencer-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul.

ESPN - Dec. 6

Dr. Oz agrees to stop promoting health and wellness products if confirmed: Transition

Mehmet Oz, the celebrity doctor picked by President Donald Trump to oversee Medicare and Medicaid programs, will stop promoting health and wellness products if confirmed.

ABC News - Dec. 6

Israeli-Palestinian pop group "as1one" on how they promote unity through music

"as1one" is the first male pop group to include both Israeli and Palestinian artists, formed after a talent search in Israel. The group's message of unity remained strong even in the aftermath of ...

CBS News - Dec. 6

California Governor Promotes Trade With Mexico After Trump Threats

Gavin Newsom, an established critic of the President-elect, focuses on the benefits of cross-border commerce as new tariffs loom.

Inc. - Dec. 6

A Premier League Campaign Promoting Inclusivity Has Turned Into a Controversy

An annual show of support for the LGBTQ+ community has been overshadowed, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

California Democrat flips final House seat, dealing Republicans narrow majority

With Trump picks leaving vacancies, Republicans could have a 217-215 majority -- the narrowest GOP majority in history -- when the 119th Congress convenes on Jan. 3.

ABC News - Dec. 4

NBA closes investigation of Knicks’ promotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson

According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the NBA has been poking around on the Knicks’ promotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Reach Labs will publish Web3 games with rewards for players who promote them

Reach Labs is a new Web3 game publisher formed by partnership of gaming startups Rough House Games and Overworld.

VentureBeat - Dec. 4

Trump's pick for FBI director promoted bogus supplements to 'reverse' vaccines

Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director, Kash Patel, promoted a supplement line that purports without evidence to help people “detox” from Covid vaccines.

NBC News - Dec. 4

California Democrat Flips Seat in the Last House Race to Be Called

Adam Gray, a former state lawmaker, defeated Representative John Duarte, a Republican, in a reversal of their 2022 race.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

"The Brutalist" named year's best film by New York film critics

The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

California lawmakers unveil new abortion protections ahead of Trump return to White House

California lawmakers unveiled two new pieces of legislation to protect abortion access in the state ahead of President-elect Trump’s return to the White House in January. The first of the two ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Senate Democrats reelect Schumer leadership team, promote Klobuchar

Senate Democrats on Tuesday reelected Sen. Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) to serve another two years as the Senate Democratic leader and promoted Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) to the third-ranking leadership ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Top officer in Afghanistan promoted after senator drops hold

A top Army officer who served in Afghanistan was promoted by the Senate on Monday night after Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) dropped his hold on the promotion. He had raised concerns about a lack ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Senate approves promotion for general involved in Afghanistan exit after a Republican blocked it

The Senate voted to approve the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul, Afghanistan, that had been held by Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Raskin seeks to lead Democrats on House judiciary in ‘fight of our lives’ against Trump

Congressman launches bid to unseat colleague from key role in committee to sharpen resistance to Trump. Jamie Raskin, the Maryland congressman who spearheaded the second impeachment of Donald ...

The Guardian - Dec. 2

Prop houses and other Hollywood businesses seek to promote filming in California

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