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The Biggest Business Blunders in Media and Entertainment in 2025
From putting Jimmy Kimmel on ice to rolling back DEI to a clueless investor pitch at the LA Times, there was no shortage this past year of baffling corporate moves
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2025 Ratings Winners: 13 Shows and Movies That Ruled Broadcast and Streaming This Year
From Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” standout viewership record to ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” Gen Z resurgence
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Chappell Roan Walks Back Brigitte Bardot Tribute After Getting Schooled on Her Politics: ‘I Do Not Condone This’
The French film star died at the age of 91 on Sunday
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Beyoncé Becomes 5th Musician to Reach Billionaire Status
The singer-songwriter joins her husband Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen and Rihanna in the elite group
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Melanie Watson, ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ Actress, Dies at 57
After retiring from acting, she became a dedicated disability advocate
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Entertainment and Media Layoffs Up 18% With Over 17,000 Jobs Slashed in 2025
A wave of consolidation, AI-driven change and cost-cutting pushed entertainment and media layoffs sharply higher in 2025
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How 2025 Rewrote Hollywood’s Playbook for Leaner Scripted Shows | Analysis
A new normal for scripted programming comes into focus as the industry says goodbye to yesterday’s big-budgeted hits, and braces for further consolidation
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Media and Entertainment’s Biggest Innovations of 2025
Artificial intelligence brought evolution to the entertainment industry in 2025, but that’s not all that changed this year
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How DC Finally Beat Marvel at the Box Office
“Superman” outgrossed every Marvel Studios film this year, marking a turning point for the DC brand
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5 Things We Learned About Movie Stars as a Box Office Draw in 2025
Actors need strong IP more than ever but compelling performances still matter
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Pat Finn, ‘The Middle’ and ‘Murphy Brown’ Sitcom Actor, Dies at 60
The veteran TV character actor passed away after a three-year battle with cancer
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Warner Bros. Bidding War, Paramount-Skydance Merger Headline an Active Year of Media M&A
Industry consolidation and dealmaking focused on building cross-platform scale will be major themes in 2026 and beyond, experts tell TheWrap
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Comcast’s Mike Cavanagh Extends Contract to 2029
The executive will receive $35 million in stock awards as part of his promotion to co-CEO on Jan. 2, 2026
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Major WBD Shareholder Calls Amended Paramount Bid ‘Not Sufficient’
“If Paramount is serious about winning, they’re going to need to provide a greater incentive,” a Harris Associates representative notes against Netflix’s significant offer
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‘Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender’ Skips Theatrical Release, Will Debut on Paramount+
The film will join new series “Avatar: Seven Havens” on the streamer
