Entertainment
Trump’s pressure on the media is mounting, with Kimmel sidelined ‘indefinitely’
Show host Jimmy Kimmel delivers his opening monologue at the 96th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 10, 2024. Mike Blake | Reuters President Donald Trump’s pressure on media companies is mounting. On Wednesday, the Walt Disney Co. pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air “indefinitely” from its ABC network after the […]
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Trump floats pulling licenses if networks are ‘against’ him after Jimmy Kimmel suspended
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on his way to a state visit in Britain, Sept. 16, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that the federal government might revoke the licenses of broadcast television networks that are “against” him. Trump’s comment came a day after […]
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FCC Chair Carr says ‘we’re not done yet’ after Jimmy Kimmel suspension by ABC
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr said Thursday that ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel appeared to “mislead” the American public about facts regarding conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killing in the days leading up to his show’s suspension. Carr also told CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” that “we’re not done yet” with the changes in “the […]
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StubHub slides 6% in NYSE debut after ticket seller’s long-awaited IPO
Eric Baker, co-founder and CEO of Ticket reseller StubHub, rings the opening bell during his company’s IPO at the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 17, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters StubHub shares dropped 6.4% in their New York Stock Exchange debut on Wednesday after the online ticket seller priced its initial public offering in […]
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Live Nation CEO touts soaring demand, says concert tickets are still relatively underpriced
Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino and Smith Entertainment Group CEO Ryan Smith said this week that live events are more central than ever to culture and commerce in a post-pandemic world. Speaking at CNBC Sport and Boardroom’s Game Plan conference on Tuesday, the executives said that the high demand for in-person events has been unmistakable. […]
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RCI Hospitality strip club execs bribed tax auditor with comped dances: NY AG
Five top executives of publicly traded strip club operator RCI Hospitality Holdings — including its CEO Eric Langan — have been indicted in connection with a multi-million-dollar criminal tax fraud and bribery scheme, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday. The scheme included RCI executives allegedly bribing a New York state Department of Taxation […]
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She’s traveled to Bali, India and the U.S. alone. Here are her tips for solo female travelers
From mountain trekking in India to a silent retreat in Bali, I’ve been fortunate to travel solo multiple times in the past decade. Over the years, I’ve found that mixing tours with independent travel helps me get the most out of my trips. Meeting people is high on my priority list, as is feeling safe […]
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The U.S. is losing travelers. Here are the countries that stand to benefit
The United States stands to lose about $30 billion in international tourism this year, as the country’s political environment and strong dollar continue to deter foreign travelers from visiting. In early 2025, the U.S. Travel Association projected foreign travel spending would rise to $200.8 billion this year. However, noting a “sharp and widespread” drop in […]
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‘Gringos leave’: Protests targeting travelers rise as overtourism anger grows
Nan Palmero was at a rehearsal dinner in Mexico City’s trendy Roma Norte neighborhood, ahead of a wedding of two American friends, when he heard a “rumbling” outside. From the restaurant’s second story, Palmero described seeing a large group of people moving through the streets, some holding placards, shouting “Gringos leave.” He later learned that […]
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YouTube TV, Fox reach short-term extension to prevent channels from going dark
A news ticker outside Fox News headquarters reads: Grand jury votes to indict former President Donald Trump, at the News Corporation building in New York City, U.S., March 31, 2023. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Google said Wednesday that it reached a short-term extension with Fox to prevent its channels from going dark on its YouTube […]
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