World Press Freedom Day is celebrated every year on May 3. — Reuters/File The Committee to Protect Journalists, in collaboration with Reporters Sans Frontieres, on Thursday issued an open letter from global media and press organisations on Gaza. The letter was signed by 126 media and press organisations. “We, the undersigned, call for immediate, independent,…
Taylor Swift faces fresh blow after social media scrutiny on personal life A recent photo of Taylor Swift has set off a wave of speculation about a possible pregnancy. The image, which shows Swift in a black dress standing in front of a black SUV, creates an optical illusion that some fans believe is a…
Stephen Curry isn’t retiring from the National Basketball Association yet, but he’s already thinking about new career paths — including broadcasting, team ownership and playing on the PGA Tour Champions. The Golden State Warriors star spoke to CNBC Sport as part of “Curry Inc.: The Business of Stephen Curry,” a television production centered on Curry’s…
A sign for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is seen on its building headquarters on Feb. 18, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. Kayla Bartkowski | Getty Images PBS on Friday sued President Donald Trump to block his effort to cut off federal funding for the public broadcaster. The U.S. Constitution and the half-century-old law governing public…
A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Sport newsletter with Alex Sherman, which brings you the biggest news and exclusive interviews from the worlds of sports business and media. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. It took nine months, but I finally found a high-profile investor who says…
Disney logo is seen on the store in Rome, Italy on May 10, 2025. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Walt Disney seeks to stop Alphabet’s YouTube, which announced Thursday that it has appointed long-time executive Justin Connolly as its global head of media and sports. Disney filed a lawsuit against YouTube in a state court in Los Angeles late Wednesday to stop the appointment, alleging breach of contract,…
Kate Winslet’s daughter Mia on not being on social media Mia Threapleton is doing just fine without filters, hashtags, or follower counts—and she plans to keep it that way. The 24-year-old actress, who’s currently appearing in Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme, recently told ELLE that she’s never had social media, and she’s not losing any…
Hinge Health signage outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during the company’s initial public offering (IPO) in New York, US, on Thursday, May 21, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Hinge Health popped in their debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday after the digital physical therapy company raised…
Ellen DeGeneres suffers loss of ‘family member’ Ellen DeGeneres is “heartbroken” over the death of her dog, Augie. Taking to her Instagram handle on Saturday, the 67-year-old retired comedian announced the death of her dog, which she rescued 12 years ago. “We had to say goodbye to Augie yesterday. We rescued him 12 years ago,…
Prince Harry raises eyebrows over Meghan social media move Prince Harry would be displeased with Meghan Markle for displaying their private life on social media. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who are big on protecting their kids from the vices of media, are flagged for hypocrisy with their latest move. An insider has revealed:…
