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Beloved San Francisco Comic Book Store Silver Sprocket Closes After Nearly a Decade

Owner Avi Ehrlich cites rising rents, reduced foot traffic, and pandemic-era challenges as reasons for the indie publisher's storefront shutdown

CBS News Shutting Down Famed Radio Network

Move by Bari Weiss is part of a fresh wave of layoffs and restructuring

Scott Rates Promoted to VP of News for CBS Sacramento Stations

Veteran journalist to oversee editorial strategy and newsroom operations for KOVR-TV and KMAX-TV

DAX US Taps Jennifer Tang to Lead Programmatic Strategy

Digital audio ad firm expands programmatic offerings with new SVP hire

Live Nation employees joked about 'gouging' concertgoers, court records show

Unsealed documents in antitrust case reveal private Slack messages about inflating parking, VIP and other fees

Wasserman Agency Rebrands, Prepares for $1B Sale

The sports and talent representation firm is shedding its founder's name as interested buyers circle.

Paramount CEO Meets with Warner Bros. Discovery Execs, Discusses Merger Plans

Ellison addresses cost cuts, movie slate, and the future of key Warner Bros. Discovery leaders

Paramount CEO Addresses Warner Bros. Execs on Pending $111B Acquisition

Ellison says 'turbulent' deal process is 'now behind us,' praises HBO as 'gold standard' in TV

YouTube Surpasses Disney, Paramount, WBD in 2025 Ad Revenue

The platform pulled in $40.4 billion in ad revenue, topping the combined haul from major Hollywood studios.

Epic Games Raises Fortnite V-Bucks Prices to Cover Costs

The company behind the massively popular battle royale game cites financial pressures as the reason for the price hike.

Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Raises Concerns Over AI, Layoffs, and Creative Changes

The $110 billion deal has Hollywood bracing for major shifts, from streaming consolidation to AI's role in content creation.

Live Nation accused of threatening concert venues

Antitrust trial alleges Live Nation intimidated venues to use Ticketmaster

Legendary Art Collections Heading to New York Auctions

Christie's secures works from S.I. Newhouse collection, while Sotheby's to offer Robert Mnuchin's holdings

Tinder to Pay $60M in Age Discrimination Settlement

Over 260,000 users eligible for payouts after lawsuit accused dating app of charging older users higher prices

Janis Joplin's Life Insurance Policy Raises Ethical Concerns in Artist Management

The complex relationship between artists and their managers is highlighted by the story of Janis Joplin and her manager Albert Grossman.

Paramount May Overhaul WBD's Sports Strategy After Merger

Turner Sports' recent investments in smaller sports rights may not fit Paramount's priorities.

Hallmark Media to Open Operations in Burbank

The company is establishing a new 60,000-square-foot office space in the city's Media District.

Audible Launches Cheaper 'Standard' Subscription Plan

New $8.99 per month plan challenges Spotify's audiobook offerings

Paramount's $110 Billion Warner Bros Deal Backed by Arab Sovereign Funds

Mega-merger raises concerns over influence and media independence

Skydance Rises From Box Office Bomb to Media Powerhouse

Billionaire founder David Ellison's company poised to take over Warner Bros. Discovery after merging with Paramount

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