Hollywood's math problem: Getting paid for streaming 'hits' first means identifying them
Many issues divide studios and streamers from the striking talent guilds, but one key sticking point involves how writers and actors should be fairly compensated for their work in streaming. And a major complication there is that streaming success remains such an impenetrable formula, influenced by resistance to provide clear data and hard-to-measure factors that cloud what constitutes a "hit."
2023-08-07 23:46
CBS game show 'Superfan' celebrates musicians like Shania Twain, Kelsea Ballerini and Pitbull
CBS' latest game show, “Superfan,” premiering Wednesday, gathers one musical act and their fans each week into a studio and gradually whittles the contestants down to two, giving online voters the final say on who will be crowned the ultimate superfan
2023-08-07 23:22
Ne-Yo apologizes for comments about parents of trans kids
Ne-Yo has apologized for remarks he made about gender identity and parenting trans children.
2023-08-07 23:18
Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick call off their engagement
Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick have ended their engagement. "The Bachelor" franchise alums took to Instagram Sunday with the news.
2023-08-07 22:52
Beyonce's tour paid $100,000 to extend DC Metro hours after weather delayed show
Beyoncé's "Renaissance" tour paid $100,000 to keep all 98 Metro stations in the Washington, DC, area open for an extra hour after Sunday's show at the outdoor FedExField venue was delayed because of heavy rain and lightning, a news release from the transit authority said.
2023-08-07 22:27
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 13-19
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Aug. 13-19 include actor Halle Berry, TV personality Giuliana Rancic and singer Dan Smyers of Dan + Shay
2023-08-07 22:17
WWE's SummerSlam pulls in $7M in sponsorship revenue, up 23% from a year ago
WWE’s sponsorship revenue for SummerSlam rose 23% from a year ago to $7 million, the most for any event outside of WrestleMania
2023-08-07 21:56
Greta Gerwig got a 'Barbie' flash mob from Ryan Gosling for her birthday
Ryan Gosling knew just what to get his "Barbie" director Greta Gerwig for her birthday.
2023-08-07 21:26
Tribute to Sinéad O'Connor appears on Irish hillside ahead of funeral
An installation paying tribute to Sinéad O'Connor has appeared on an Irish hillside in Bray, the town where her funeral will be held on Tuesday.
2023-08-07 18:16
From Killer Mike to Fat Joe, hip-hop stars talk about how first rap song resonated with them
Remember the first rap song you heard
2023-08-07 15:23
Queen Latifah, Chuck D and more rap legends on 'Rapper's Delight' and their early hip-hop influences
Remember the first rap song you heard
2023-08-07 15:19
Tory Lanez to be sentenced for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
Rapper Tory Lanez is expected to be sentenced for shooting hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet and wounding her
2023-08-07 13:29