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‘It’s the moment when genius comes into the universe’: the film recreating SNL’s chaotic first night

A new drama recalls the wild first broadcast of Saturday Night Live in 1975. Making it was as much of a high-wire act as the show itself, the film’s director Jason Reitman and stars reveal. There ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Another rough night for UCLA coach Mick Cronin: This time his ire was directed at the officials

This time UCLA coach Mick Cronin turned his disdain toward the officials

ABC News - Jan. 11

The coming battle between social media and the state

Behind the alignment of X and Meta with Trump is a cold business logic — and a position of weakness rather than strength

Financial Times - Jan. 11

Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

Read about Match Group, Tele2, Deutsche Telekom, Tencent and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

Biden to deliver farewell address from Oval Office on Wednesday night

President Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday, Jan. 15, the White House announced.

CBS News - Jan. 10

The TikTok Ban Would Be Social Media’s First Extinction-Level Event

TikTok transformed everyday users into influencers and made entrepreneurs rich via its Shop feature. With the US ban looming, they could lose everything—and many don’t know where to go next.

Wired - Jan. 10

Five Nights At Freddy’s: Into The Pit And Help Wanted 2 Are Getting Physical Editions Later This Year

Five Nights at Freddy’s has become wildly popular in recent years, earning itself a movie adaptation in 2023 and boasting a catalog filled with over a dozen horror games. Later this year, two of ...

GameSpot - Jan. 10

Media companies scrap streaming service Venu

ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery announced Friday they were pulling the plug on the Venu Sports streaming service before it even started.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Another icy night for UK - but end of cold snap on horizon

Freezing conditions are set to continue into Saturday - but things will start to warm up by the end of the weekend.

BBC News - Jan. 10

California fires weather forecast: Red flag warning to end Friday night

Strong Santa Ana winds are hitting fire-ravaged Los Angeles on Friday morning, but the winds will relax later in the day and the red flag warning will end Friday night.

ABC News - Jan. 10

Late Night Is Impressed by the V.I.P. List at Jimmy Carter’s Funeral

Desi Lydic said it was rare to see five American presidents in one place, “and even rarer to have Donald and Melania in the same room together.”

The New York Times - Jan. 10

The uncomfortable truth about social media networks

It may be impossible to run an uncensored network while presenting an environment where anyone can feel safe

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Altadena couple loses two homes in one night in the Eaton fire

Laura Begley and Evan Dresman had just moved into their dream Gregory Ain home and were preparing to sell their fixer-upper in Altadena's Janes Village. Fire destroyed both.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 10

WWE's 'Monday Night RAW' Netflix debut averages 2.6M households in US, 4.9M globally

The first episode of World Wrestling Entertainment’s “Monday Night RAW” on Netflix averaged 4.9 million viewers globally and 2.6 million households in the U.S. That's according to VideoAmp

ABC News - Jan. 9

These Roadies Help Stars Rock ’n’ Roll All Night. They’re in Their 70s.

Some of the live music industry’s most respected and consistently working roadies, instrument techs and sound people have been on the job for half a century.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

About Last Night: Fantasy basketball stars deliver as Cavaliers top Thunder in matchup of NBA's top teams

Wednesday's NBA slate provided a blend of history and standout fantasy performances. Dan Titus has the top takeaways from the slate.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

This country karaoke night in L.A. is a rootin', tootin' hootenanny with a queer twist

A honky tonk atmosphere meets the queer community when the KFM Country Karaoke Revue gets going at Permanent Records Roadhouse in Glassell Park.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9

'I changed jobs, work nights, and we still can't afford a home'

Struggling families say they can only dream of having their own home, as the BBC tracks government housebuilding targets.

BBC News - Jan. 9

LA’s night of horror as furious wildfires ignited: ‘Never seen anything like this’

At least five people are dead and several injured as multiple fires burn, including most destructive in city’s history. California wildfires: live updates Los Angeles firefighters were already ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

AI Social Media Users Are Not Always a Totally Dumb Idea

Meta’s AI characters users might seem useless, but fake social media users can sometimes offer valuable insights into real human behavior.

Wired - Jan. 8

Late Night Jokes Its Way From Canada to the ‘Gulf of America’

“We have been so concerned about all the scary things that Trump’s going to do, we forgot he’s also going to do some really stupid things,” Desi Lydic said on “The Daily Show.”

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Social-Media Companies Decide Content Moderation Is Trending Down

Meta follows in X’s footsteps by letting users fact-check each other with “Community Notes.”

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Search goes into night for survivors of Tibet quake

Rescuers have arrived in the area at the foot of Mount Everest, with fears overnight temperatures could drop to -18C.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Greenlaw's 49ers future in doubt after ominous social media posts

Dre Greenlaw's future with the San Francisco 49ers is in doubt after social media posts hinted at the linebacker's possible departure in free agency.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Powerful earthquake kills over 100 in Tibet, China's state media say

A strong earthquake killed more than 100 people in Tibet and left many others trapped in the autonomous region of western China, state media say.

CBS News - Jan. 7

At least 126 dead in 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Tibet, Chinese media reports

Chinese media also reported that as of 10 a.m. local time, multiple aftershocks were recorded, the largest of which was 4.4.

ABC News - Jan. 7

Late Night Hosts Appreciate an Uneventful Jan. 6

Jimmy Kimmel called Monday “the fourth anniversary of our Capitol being stormed by the Buffalo Wild Wing of the Republican Party.”

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Jason Kelce tries his hand as a late-night television show host

Philadelphia Eagles great Jason Kelce threw a late-night bash with wife Kylie Kelce on “They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce” on ESPN.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Watch: The Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football.

BBC News - Jan. 6

One 'pope-ular' night: Nikki Glaser praised for comedic work as Golden Globes host

Hosting award shows is one of Hollywood’s most thankless jobs, but comedian Nikki Glaser appeared to strike all the right notes with Golden Globes viewers.

NBC News - Jan. 6

'A night to remember!' - Detroit Lions' Gibbs scores FOUR touchdowns

Running back Jahmyr Gibbs scores four touchdowns as the Detroit Lions clinch the NFC No.1 seed for the first time in their history while winning a second straight NFC North title in the process.

BBC News - Jan. 6

French police arrest three Algerians in crackdown on social media influencers

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Canadian PM Trudeau may quit within days, media reports suggest

The pressure has been building for months, with sinking poll numbers for the prime minister's ruling Liberal Party.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Review: As Golden Globes host, Nikki Glaser delivered a good time at Hollywood's party night

Despite a long ceremony chock full of awards, emcee Nikki Glaser kept the show moving along with lightly cutting and relatively inoffensive jokes.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6

How the sports media world is undergoing a seismic shift

Sports clubs, social media platforms, rights holders, and traditional broadcasters are being forced to adapt.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Tudor psychedelia for £35 a night! Is this rescued Yorkshire pile Britain’s most thrilling holiday let?

It’s got triple-height splendour and 1550s wall paintings likely inspired by Emperor Nero’s villa in Rome. Our writer plays lord of the manor at Calverley Hall – once home to knights, weavers, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6