Facebook Real-Name Policy Targeted By Police Officers And Their Families, Citing Safety Concerns
Some police officers and their families are joining the chorus of Facebook users who don’t want to be forced to use their real names.
Caitlyn Jenner Vanity Fair Cover Sales On Track For Best Newsstand Numbers Since 2011
Caitlyn Jenner’s bombshell debut gave Vanity Fair a huge spike in retail sales, but pre-mobile records are still out of reach.
Amazon Review Policy Under Fire: Indie Authors Call For Change In ‘Big Brother’ Policing
Some authors say Amazon’s policy prohibiting friends and family from reviewing books is highly flawed.
Telemundo Stations To FCC: DirecTV ‘Systematically’ Denies Hispanic Audiences Access To Local Stations
ZGS Communications said the FCC should look closely at the AT&T-DirecTV merger's potential effect on Hispanic communities.
Black Church Burnings: GoFundMe Campaign Relocated In Light Of Fundraiser For Ferguson Cop Darren Wilson
A GoFundMe campaign fundraising for a black church was relocated after the infamous Darren Wilson campaign came up.
Uber And Lyft Sued Over Background Checks: Driver Says Firms Obtained Reports Without Proper Disclosure
In nearly identical lawsuits, Uber Technologies and Lyft Inc. are being accused of improperly performing employee background checks.
How High Can Cable Bills Go? TV Broadcasters Blasted Over Soaring Retransmission Fees
American TV Alliance warns viewers of a 500 percent hike in bills for cable customers.
Comcast Xfinity Talking Remote Will Send Your Kids Advertisements For 'Minions'
The remote control, long used as a tool for skipping commercials, is being turned into a platform for delivering them.
Take That, Netflix! Hulu Gets Showtime In Latest Over-The-Top TV Deal
In a bid to court more cord-cutters, Showtime Networks said Tuesday it will be available on Hulu for $9 a month.
Gay Pride 2015: Stonewall Inn, Historic LGBT Site, Awaits Landmark Protection In Pro-Development NYC
City officials likely will vote to protect the birthplace of the gay-liberation movement in the U.S., but preservationists say more work should be done.
Brian Williams ‘Banished’ To MSNBC? Lester Holt Officially Named Anchor Of ‘NBC Nightly News’
Brian Williams’ reassignment to MSNBC is being described as a kind of Siberia-like banishment.
Broadcast And Cable TV Ratings Keep Declining: Viacom, A&E Struggles Underscore Industry In Flux
New research shows viewership for traditional cable and broadcast networks keeps dropping.
MC Supreme Dead: ‘Black In America’ Rapper, Dewayne Lawrence Coleman, Killed In Pacific Coast Highway Car Crash
Dewayne Lawrence Coleman, 47, has been identified as the man killed in a car crash early Saturday in Malibu, California.
MERS Virus Deaths Rise: South Korea Fights To Contain Outbreak, As Saudi Arabia Reports New Cases
South Korean officials said the spread of the disease appeared to be slowing but more cases are still anticipated.
North Carolina Shark Attacks On Teenagers Raise Red Flags, Fears In Oak Island, Brunswick County
A 14-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy lost limbs in shark attacks Sunday along the same stretch of North Carolina beach.
Al Qaeda-Linked Terrorist Targeted By US Military In Libya Airstrike, Pentagon Says
The al Qaeda-linked terrorist who masterminded attacks across North Africa was killed in a U.S. airstrike.
Yulin Dog Meat Festival 2015: China Officials Beseeched By Animal Rights Activists As Solstice Approaches
Animal-rights groups are trying to stop a solstice festival in Yulin, China, where they say thousands of dogs and cats are eaten each year.
Rupert Murdoch Stepping Down: Sons James, Lachlan Reportedly Taking Over Media Empire 21st Century Fox Inc. (FOXA)
Murdoch, loosening the reins on his entertainment and news empire, plans to step down as CEO of 21st Century Fox Inc.
Kyle Smith ‘Goodfellas’ Article Sexist? New York Post Critic Calls Backlash ‘Boringly Literal’
After claiming that women are “not capable” of understanding “Goodfells,” Kyle Smith said his critics are being too literal.
Tired Of Superhero Movies? You’re Hollywood’s Biggest Fear
Studios are betting heavily that the superhero genre will be popular through the end of the decade. What if they’re wrong?
Eric Casebolt, ‘Pool Party Cop,’ Was Accused Of Forcing Black Motorist To Drop Pants In 2007 Traffic Incident
A black motorist claimed the white police officer seen in the notorious pool-party video used excessive force in 2007.
NBC Affiliate Blackout Intensifies Fierce Battle Over Retransmission Consent Fees
Cable operators say broadcasters are taking advantage of outdated laws to hold consumers hostage.
Cable Cord-Cutters Can Get Showtime On Apple TV Just In Time For ‘Ray Donovan’ And ‘Masters Of Sex’
Cord-cutters and cord-nevers have yet another option with the announcement that Showtime is going “over the top.”
Google Maps Accused Of Revealing Secret Locations Of Domestic Violence Shelters
Secret shelter locations are critical for protecting victims of abuse, but nothing is secret in the age of Google.
Magazine Newsstand Sales Q1 2015: Retail Declines, Smaller Print Runs Show Losing Battle Against Facebook And iPhones
A new industry report says “nothing on the horizon” provides hope that newsstand sales will make a comeback.
Amy Pascal Hacked 'Aloha' Email: Fired Sony Exec Reviewed Bradley Cooper Movie As 'Ridiculous'
In an email sent last year, Sony Pictures exec Amy Pascal called Cameron Crowe’s new movie “ridiculous.” Film critics now agree.
Charter Communications Vows To Keep NY1 ‘Intact’ If Time Warner Cable Merger Is Approved
Facing a change in corporate ownership, NY1, the New York-centric news station, is safe from the chopping block for now.
Disney Targeted By Cable Bundle Critics In Campaign Urging More Consumer Choice On TV
The parent company of ESPN has been singled out in a campaign urging media companies to stop bundling their channels together.
Asger Juhl Backlash: Rabbit-Killing Radio Host's Firing Demanded As Danish Radio24syv Defends Animal’s Death
The radio station said it was trying to spark debate, but critics said the point could have been made without animal sacrifice.
Charter vs Comcast: Cable Mergers With TWC And Bright House Differ In Key Ways From Failed Mega Deal
Charter wants to merge with TWC and Bright House, but what makes it think it can succeed where Comcast failed?
