Microsoft spent two years trying to buy Activision Blizzard. For Xbox CEO, that was the easy part
After two years co-piloting the biggest acquisition in video game history past an onslaught of challenges, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer now moves on to his next quest: making Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard worth the hassle
2023-10-14 05:15
'Barbenheimer' was a boon to movie theaters and a headache for many workers. So they're unionizing
In the movie industry, it isn't just actors and writers who have been battling management
2023-10-13 22:23
Microsoft closes deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard after antitrust fights
Microsoft has completed its acquisition of video game-maker Activision Blizzard for $69 billion, closing one of the most expensive tech acquisitions in history that could have repercussions across the video game industry
2023-10-13 21:47
Florida law targeting drag shows can't be enforced for now, appellate court says
A ruling prohibiting the enforcement of a new Florida law targeting drag shows will stay in place for the time being
2023-10-13 00:56
While the news industry struggles, college students are supplying some memorable journalism
An investigation into academic research leads to the resignation of Stanford University's president
2023-10-12 20:49
British TV personality Holly Willoughby quits daytime show days after alleged kidnap plot
Holly Willoughby, one of Britain’s most high-profile television personalities, has said that she is stepping down from her presenting role on the ITV network’s flagship daytime program “This Morning”, days after a man was charged in connection with an alleged plot to kidnap and murder her
2023-10-11 01:52
'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' will be a blockbuster — and might shake up the movie business
Movie theaters are readying for an onslaught like they’ve never seen before beginning Friday when “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” debuts
2023-10-11 01:49
The Supreme Court rejects an appeal from former coal company CEO Don Blankenship
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from former coal company executive Don Blankenship, who argued that major news outlets defamed him by calling him a “felon.”
2023-10-10 22:20
Hollywood writers vote to approve contract deal that ended strike as actors negotiate
Hollywood writers have voted almost unanimously to approve the contract agreement reached by their union leaders that ended a strike after nearly five months
2023-10-10 06:50
Tristan Tate claims he played 'Covid policeman' role to 'enforce' government 'masking laws', trolls say 'you talk too much'
Tristan Tate revealed that he made everyone take their masks off during the Covid-19 pandemic
2023-10-07 15:59
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta brings colorful displays to the New Mexico sky
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is ready to bring colorful displays to the New Mexico sky
2023-10-07 13:15
'Today' host Craig Melvin updates fans about new location amid absence from NBC show after Covid-19 diagnosis
'Today' Craig Melvin took a chance to visit a home and garden emporium called Shop Terrain in Connecticut
2023-10-06 11:19