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MTV Cancels The Long-Running Ridiculousness

In a surprising move, MTV has axed Rob Dyrdek's Ridiculousness, its most-viewed program of the last decade. Its cancellation signals that Paramount’s new leadership is serious about a sweeping network overhaul, reinforcing CEO David Ellison's public remarks.

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MTV Cancels The Long-Running Ridiculousness

Podcasters Listeners Don’t Love Cloned Voices

The podcast industry is grappling with the impact of voice cloning technology. Since the host's voice is the main audience draw, AI-generated audio offers massive reach but simultaneously threatens to devalue the unique human asset listeners tune in for.

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Podcasters Listeners Don’t Love Cloned Voices

Hating On AI Becomes A Marketing Trend

A new cultural schism is fueling marketing: a divide between those who embrace AI and those who fear it. Major companies in fashion, food, and consumer goods are making an anti-AI position the core of their advertising, leveraging public skepticism to make their campaigns highly visible.

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Hating On AI Becomes A Marketing Trend

OpenAI Could IPO At A Trillion Dollars

OpenAI is gearing up for a major public offering soon, aiming for a colossal market value. As the AI competition drives tech companies to spend unprecedented sums, the firm is seeking substantial capital to meet its ambitious targets and ultimately achieve profitability.

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OpenAI Could IPO At A Trillion Dollars

Tubi And Hartbeat Partner For Creator-Driven Movies

Digital creators are getting a fresh chance in film. After past attempts failed to gain momentum, the entertainment industry is now committed to giving YouTube talent the resources and support to turn their personal visions into lasting Hollywood successes.

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Tubi And Hartbeat Partner For Creator-Driven Movies

The Great AI Layoffs Are Upon Us

Despite sound financials, major corporations are cutting massive numbers of workers. This widespread job loss isn't due to poor performance but the rapid advancement of AI—which has progressed enough in a short time to displace human roles on a large scale.

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The Great AI Layoffs Are Upon Us

Ex-Disney Exec Sean Bailey Launches B5 Studios

As movie creation expenses climb and income dwindles, Bailey is starting B5, a new production company that will leverage innovative technology to streamline development, manufacturing, and release, aiming for faster, cheaper films.

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Ex-Disney Exec Sean Bailey Launches B5 Studios

1X Technologies Rolls Out Humanoid Robots For Homes

With pre-orders open for Neo, its home-focused humanoid robot, 1X Technologies is targeting the consumer market. While giants like Tesla and Figure focus on industrial automation, 1X aims to introduce a sophisticated, general-purpose robot into daily domestic life.

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1X Technologies Rolls Out Humanoid Robots For Homes

Study Find That Horror Reduces Anxiety

Studies show soaring engagement with horror content, including movies, games, and haunted houses, may actually benefit mental health. As real life feels increasingly uncertain, the demand for this genre is consistently growing.

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Study Find That Horror Reduces Anxiety

K-Pop Has A Lot Of Room For Global Growth

For a decade, K-pop has exploded in popularity, and its market share is poised to multiply. With K-pop-driven movies crushing records and major tours set to launch, the music is expanding its reach and becoming a key piece of global soft power.

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K-Pop Has A Lot Of Room For Global Growth

Young Americans Choose Cheap Beer Over Craft

Declining beer demand sees younger American drinkers choosing affordable, nostalgic, and trendy canned cocktails or spritzers. This shift, influenced by the no-alcohol movement and tighter wallets, prioritizes simplicity over complex, traditional brews.

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Young Americans Choose Cheap Beer Over Craft

Nike Debuts “Powered Footwear”

Nike unveiled Project Amplify, a robotic running shoe that optimizes performance. Essentially the first mass-market exoskeleton for athletes, this new era of footwear could trigger a cutting-edge sneaker war among major brands.

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Nike Debuts “Powered Footwear”

Gen Z Curates “Analog Bags”

Many believe we've reached peak social media, as young people look to log off. This cultural shift is fueling a surge in hobby culture and a renewed fascination with analog media as people seek genuine ways to relax and unwind.

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Gen Z Curates “Analog Bags”

Former Miramax CEO Bill Block Launches GammaTime

Microdramas, an already massive industry, are quickly gaining traction in the US. With production costs soaring and box office returns shrinking, some Hollywood execs believe this short, cheap TV format can fill a crucial industry gap.

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Former Miramax CEO Bill Block Launches GammaTime

Amazon Rolls Out AI Smart Glasses For Delivery Drivers

Amazon is aggressively transforming its logistics network for the AI and robotics era. This shift signals a future where the company will employ significantly fewer people but expect much higher productivity from its remaining human staff.

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Amazon Rolls Out AI Smart Glasses For Delivery Drivers

Indie Film Studios Go Experiential

Indie and arthouse cinema have struggled for decades as audiences prefer pre-branded, event-style films. Now, a new wave of younger cinephiles embraces original storytelling, prompting indie studios to create FOMO to boost opening weekend turnout.

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Indie Film Studios Go Experiential

Endless Summer Lets You Generate A Fake Vacation

With burnout rates soaring, Americans desperately need a break. While we all need an actual trip, the new AI-powered app Endless Summer lets users generate fake vacation photos, attempting to show them what they're missing.

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Endless Summer Lets You Generate A Fake Vacation

Warner Bros. Discovery Is Officially Up For Sale

After two disastrous M&A deals that eroded shareholder value, Warner Bros. faces a third sale that risks repeating history. The studio desperately needs a buyer with the clarity and capital to restore its former prestige and end the failed quest to chase Netflix.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Is Officially Up For Sale

Ireland Makes Its Monthly Basic Income For Artists Permanent

As the first nation to commit to a long-term UBI of this kind post-COVID, Ireland is poised to become a global trendsetter and the next magnet for working artists.

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Ireland Makes Its Monthly Basic Income For Artists Permanent

Hollywood Recruits Fan Edits For Marketing Campaigns

To capture Gen Z and Gen Alpha, Hollywood is turning to TikTok creators of "fan edits". With premium content struggling against the creator economy, gaming, and AI, studios realize the best way to go viral is to let the audience do the work.

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Hollywood Recruits Fan Edits For Marketing Campaigns

Niantic’s Peridot Is Now A Tour Guide

Niantic is transforming AR from a gamified tech to a connector. Their rare game, Peridot, inspires players to go beyond just exploring and truly engage with the world around them.

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Niantic’s Peridot Is Now A Tour Guide

Apple Nabs Exclusive F1 American-Streaming Rights

Apple’s success with the Brad Pitt-starring F1 movie was a masterclass in market-making. The $629M global hit convinced viewers to become F1 fans, making Apple's subsequent move to clinch the racing rights an inevitable and brilliant business play.

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Apple Nabs Exclusive F1 American-Streaming Rights

Rent A Cyber Friend Wants To Fight Loneliness With Monetization

A new survey reveals most Gen Zers use chatbots for personal reasons like therapy, with 40% engaging with AI for an hour or more daily. As people turn to AI to combat loneliness, Rent A Cyber Friend is seizing the opportunity to reintroduce humanity.

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Rent A Cyber Friend Wants To Fight Loneliness With Monetization

Spotify Inks Deal With The Three Major Record Companies For AI Products

Spotify and the music industry are rushing to control the narrative around AI-generated music before unrestricted song generation becomes commonplace. Their goal: prevent a repeat of the piracy boom that almost sank the market in the 2000s.

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Spotify Inks Deal With The Three Major Record Companies For AI Products

MANGO Is The New Hot Acronym On Wall Street

Forget FAANG. Forget the Magnificent 7. Wall Street's new acronym is MANGO, a nod to tech giants' shared goal: AI dominance. This marks the first time top companies are united by a single pursuit.

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MANGO Is The New Hot Acronym On Wall Street