Christopher Zara

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Christopher Zara is the deputy editor of media and culture. He joined IBT in June 2012. He was previously managing editor of Show Business, a magazine for New York City's performing arts industry. His writing has also appeared in the Independent, Salon, Newsweek, Mental Floss, Emmy magazine and elsewhere. Zara’s book "Tortured Artists" was released in 2012 by F+W Media and internationally by Burda Publishing in 2015. Email him at c.zara@ibtimes.com.

Barnes & Noble Separation: Will Nook Displays Vanish At Retail Stores Following Spinoff?

Company’s e-reader business spinning off retail; will Nook table displays remain?

AT&T-DirecTV Merger Hearings: Heated Disagreements Over Antitrust Implications And Past Promises

CEOs for AT&T and DirecTV made their case to antitrust policymakers on Capitol Hill Tuesday.

World Cup Ratings: USA-Portugal Game Sets American TV Record For Soccer Viewership

Sunday’s 2-2 game may be the most-watched soccer match ever on American television.

Honda Commercial Draws Ire With ‘Shouldn’t Be Driving’ Narcolepsy Joke

Commercial featuring a narcolepsy joke has been set to “private” on YouTube following complaints by people with the condition.

LinkedIn Notifications Blitz Annoys Users As Publishing Platform Expands

The social network is expanding its long-form publishing tool, but not everyone wants to know when their connections use it.

‘Saved By The Bell’ Lifetime Movie Latest In Long Line Of Behind-The-Scenes Ratings Grabs

Lifetime’s upcoming TV movie will chronicle the backstage drama of a 1990s favorite.

How Much Does TMZ Pay For Videos? Scoops And Scandals Fetch Big Bucks, But Ethical Questions Loom

The trashy gossip site is known for breaking scandals, but part of its secret sauce is checkbook clickbait.

YouTube Indie Labels Fight A Nuanced Negotiation, But Music Fans Lose If Videos Are Blocked

The Google-owned video giant denies doomsday reports of mass video deletions, but blocking of some content is still likely.

Redskins Trademark Cancellation Validates ‘Change The Mascot’ Viral Video

The “Change the Mascot” campaign didn't directly call for the cancellation of the Redskins trademark, but advocated against the use of the slur.

Bible Class Ambitions Of Hobby Lobby’s Evangelical Green Family Raises Skeptical Eyebrows

The billionaire Green family is drawing scrutiny for an effort to introduce a biblical curriculum to U.S. public schools.

Truth In Advertising Gains Support, But Photoshop Regulation Is A Tall Order

U.S. House bill would seek to create regulatory framework for Photoshopped images in advertising.

Dean Baquet Cancer Report: Malignant Tumor Removed From Kidney Of New York Times Editor

Dean Baquet, who recently replaced Jill Abramson as the executive editor of the New York Times, is currently recovering from a malignant tumor that was removed from his kidney over the weekend, the Times reported on Monday.

Facebook Breastfeeding Photos Pass Muster Following ‘Free The Nipple’ Campaign

Revising a controversial policy, the social network now allows images of breastfeeding mothers, even if breasts are exposed.

Twitter Weather Updates More Valuable Than Facebook Announcements

The National Hurricane Center joins a chorus of critics who say Facebook’s is becoming useless for real-time news.

Fighting Ag-Gag Laws With Drones? Journalist Eyes The Skies For Factory-Farm Investigations

An environmental journalist wants to use aerial drones to sniff out illegal activity on factory farms.

TMZ Tracy Morgan Crash Scene Video Sparks Advertiser Boycott Threats

Following pleas from Louis C.K. and Judd Apatow, Twitter users vow to go after site’s advertisers.

Newspaper Guild Fears For Future Of Philadelphia Inquirer Following Lewis Katz Plane Crash

Following the death of Lewis Katz, philanthropist H.F. Lenfest is poised to become sole owner.

Facebook Organic Reach Decline Rains On Meteorologists’ Parade

As Facebook throttles the reach of non-advertising sites on its social network, weather forecasters say users are missing critical storm updates.

Washington Post Opinion Editor Defends George Will’s ‘Survivor Privilege’ Column As Twitter Backlash Continues

Critics say George Will's column trivializes the problem of sexual assault on college campuses by saying victims unfairly gain "coveted status."

Time Inc Shares Fall In NYSE Debut, Following Pessimistic Media Predictions

Shares of the U.S. magazine company were down in midday trading Monday, following a debut marred by a lack of enthusiasm for print.

Tony Awards 2014 Tout Theater Education With Carnegie Mellon School Of Drama And Zachary Quinto

Hoping to raise awareness for theater education, the Tony Awards are teaming up with Carnegie Mellon.

‘Ghostbusters’ 30th-Anniversary Re-Release Haunted By Ghosts Of Hollywood’s Glory Days

Ivan Reitman’s 1984 summer comedy is enduringly popular, but its all-original storyline wouldn’t pass go with today’s franchise-obsessed Hollywood producers.

Time Inc Goes Public, But Faces Industrywide Challenges

The U.S. magazine company Time Inc. goes public this morning, but only time will tell what a print empire is worth in a digital world.

NFL Cheerleader Lawsuit: Raiderettes Tackle League, Team Over Scant Wages, ‘Grueling’ Conditions

Latest lawsuit claims Oakland Raiderettes were paid scant wages and subjected to demeaning body inspections.

Will Google Ruin Twitch? YouTube-Style Copyright Enforcement Worries Gamers Amid Rumors

One of the fastest growing websites on the planet is devoted to footage of people playing video games, while allowing commentators to opine.

Time Inc IPO News: Magazine Giant Buys Cozi, Seattle-Based Tech Startup, Ahead Of Spinoff From Time Warner Inc

Ahead of its upcoming IPO, the U.S. print-media giant is building up its tech portfolio with acquisition of Seattle’s Cozi Inc.

‘Frozen’ Norway: Disney Hit Brings A Blizzard Of Tourists

Thanks to Disney’s “Frozen,” travel from the U.S. to Norway is booming. And destination tie-ins are likely to be a bigger factor for future animated projects.

McDonald’s Versus The Mom Bloggers: New Shareholder Meeting Rules Have Health-Conscious Critics Feeling Censored

At Thursday’s shareholder confab, the company describes criticism as "much ado about nothing."

Groupon, PETA And Politics: Under Pressure From Animal-Rights Activists, Daily Deal Site Struggles To Stay Neutral

Caught in the middle of a politically charged battle between animal-rights activists and free-market conservatives, Groupon Inc. is toeing a precarious line.