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KYIV, Ukraine — The shots fired by the Secret Service near former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course Sunday are ringing out 5,000 miles away — in the Russia-Ukraine war. After what officials called the second assassination attempt on Trump in three months, a man named Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, was taken into custody and charged. Routh had already been extensively profiled in the Western media as an ardent supporter of Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s ongoing invasion. Ukraine sought Monday to distance itself from Routh, with the country’s international legion — the military unit that includes foreign volunteers — saying it had nothing to do with him. “We would like to clarify that Ryan Wesley Routh has never been part of, associated with, or linked to the International Legion in any capacity.

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Shogun and Hacks were among the big winners last night, along with The Bear, The Traitors, and others. Below, we've put together everything you need to know about where to watch Shogun, Hacks, and other Emmy winners. Hacks also impressed, racking up multiple wins, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Where to watch ShogunShogun, based on the 1975 James Clavell novel, is the first non-English-language series to win Outstanding Drama. Check price at Peacock TVWhere to watch The Daily ShowThe Daily Show won two Emmys this year, including Outstanding Talk Series.

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Where to watch Tulsa King in the USNew episodes of Tulsa King are available on Paramount+ in the US. It costs $12 a month or $120 a year Check price at ParamountWhere to watch Tulsa King in the UKNew episodes of Tulsa King will also stream on Paramount+ in the UK. Where to watch Tulsa King in AustraliaIt's a similar story in Australia, where Tulsa King will also stream on Paramount+. Where to watch Tulsa King in New ZealandTulsa King Season 2 should air on TVNZ+ in New Zealand. Tulsa King Season 2 trailerParamount+ released a trailer for the new season in mid-August, showcasing just what The General has been up to since the Season 1 finale.

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We'll show you everything you need to know about how to watch the Bengals vs. Chiefs, no matter where you are in the world. The Cincinnati Bengals head to Missouri to take on the Kansas City Chiefs, the reigning Super Bowl champions. How to watch Bengals vs. Chiefs in the USThe Bengals vs. Chiefs game will air on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. How to watch Bengals vs. Chiefs in the UK and other placesFor most non-US regions, DAZN will be the one-stop shop for all things NFL this season. Check price at DAZNHow to watch Bengals vs. Chiefs from anywhereTraveling away from home but still hoping to catch the game through your streaming subscriptions?

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☆ Hollywood's secret weapon is an independent animation studio called Titmouse
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Amazon Prime Video's "The Legend of Vox Machina" is one of the many shows using animation from independent studio Titmouse Animation. Amazon StudiosThere's a powerhouse in the entertainment industry that remains unknown to many casual cartoon viewers — it's called Titmouse Animation. Titmouse worked on Disney's "Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures," a series of animated shorts set in the Star Wars universe. "When we were looking at animation studios, Chris [Prynoski] made it really clear that Titmouse wanted to get into prime-time-style adult animation and that their No. Netflix's "Big Mouth" was produced through Titmouse's animation studio.

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☆ The illegal maneuvers the rich use to get richer
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewTax evasion, insider trading, and money laundering. "There are routine categories of illicit acts that wealthy individuals often endeavor out of sheer greed," Matthew Barhoma, a Los Angeles defense attorney, told Business Insider. Insider trading is 'rampant' among some wealthy circlesAnother common unlawful method that some of the rich use to get richer is insider trading, according to the attorneys. Like insider trading, money laundering — a process used to conceal the source of illegally obtained cash — is another illicit tactic used by some wealthy individuals, according to the defense attorneys. "Having dealt a lot with people who devise these kinds of fraudulent financial transactions, I will say that many of them are absolutely brilliant," said Ressler.

Persons: —, Todd, Julie Chrisley, Chrisley, Mike, Matthew Barhoma, Barhoma, Tama Kudman, they've, Mark Ressler, he's, Uncle Sam, Kasowitz Benson Torres, it's, Kudman, Ressler Organizations: Service, Business, United States Treasury Department, Treasury Department, Defense, New Locations: —, Los Angeles, Switzerland, Cayman, New York City

☆ As Hollywood gets back to work, new rules bring new pain points
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The WGA won higher pay and residuals for its writers, provisions for minimum staff in television writers' rooms, and more, calling the agreement "exceptional." Advertisement"The conglomerates have the leverage," one TV agent put it. This model could lead to a show getting picked up, but it tended to use fewer writers than regular writers' rooms and pay them less. A third agent said some showrunners are grumbling that while mini-room writers' pay increased post-strike, studios kept the showrunners' pay the same. Marshall, an "Elsbeth" writer and WGA West board member, has been in three writers' rooms since the WGA contract took effect.

Persons: —, ProdPro, There's, I've, Zoe Marshall, Marshall, We're, Christian Simonds, Reed Smith, Simonds, Rolling Stone, Jonathan Handel, Puck, Handel Organizations: Service, SAG, WGA, Business, Netflix, Warners, Paramount, Otis College of Art, Hollywood, WGA West, Google, Rolling, Entertainment

☆ New high yield funds are hitting the market as Fed prepares to cut interest rates
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The firm launched two high yield ETFs on Thursday, aimed at different sections of the high yield market: the Columbia U.S. High Yield ETF (NJNK) and Columbia Short Duration High Yield ETF (HYSD) . The state of high yield So far this year, high yield debt is outperforming the bond market as a whole. The biggest high yield index ETF, the iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (USHY) , has returned 7.2% year to date, compared with 4.9% for the firm's Core U.S. High yield when rates fall When market interest rates go down, the price of long-term bonds tends to rise. Some other recent examples include the BlackRock High Yield ETF (BRHY) and the AB Short Duration High Yield ETF (SYFI) .

Persons: Marc Zeitoun, Zeitoun, Dan DeYoung, Columbia Threadneedle, That's, DeYoung, NJNK, Kris Keller, Keller Organizations: Columbia, Columbia U.S, Federal Reserve, firm's, Aggregate Bond, Morningstar Locations: America, Treasurys, BlackRock

If you don't have MTV through traditional cable methods, we'll highlight everything you need to know about where to watch the VMAs, including live streaming methods. Where to watch the VMAs in the USThe VMAs will air on MTV in the United States. If you're a cord-cutter or MTV isn't included in your current cable subscription, it might be time to explore a live TV package. Philo offers over 70 live channels, including MTV, Lifetime, and AMC. Each plan carries about 35-42 live channels with some overlap (Orange has several ESPN channels, while Blue carries FX, USA, and local channels in select regions).

Persons: Megan Thee, She's, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes, Katy Perry, she'll, Taylor Swift, year's VMAs, Post Malone, Eminem, Ariana Grande, Carpenter, we've, Philo, Sling, ExpressVPN, Anitta Benson Boone Camila Cabello Chappell Roan Eminem, Halsey Jessie Murph KAROL G Lenny Kravitz, LISA LL Cool, Alejandro Sabrina Carpenter Shawn Mendes Teddy Organizations: Business, MTV, Post, Lifetime, AMC, ESPN, Blue, Paramount, Comedy, Fubo Locations: SZA, United States

☆ California attorney general warns tech platforms to look out for voter deception ahead of election
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Lora Kolodny | In Lorakolodny | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

California Attorney General Rob Bonta cautioned executives at social media and other tech companies to work harder to protect voters from "deception, intimidation, and dissuasion," ahead of the November election. The letter reviewed sections of California law that prohibit interference with voting rights by misleading people about voting place and time and by using intimidation tactics. The letter follows pop icon Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris for president on Tuesday night following the debate. Separately, X owner Elon Musk recently shared an AI-generated image portraying Harris dressed as a communist dictator. In August, an updated version of xAI's product, Grok-2, appeared to carry few limitations on creating fake images of political figures.

Persons: Rob Bonta, Bonta, Taylor, Kamala Harris, Swift, Donald Trump, Trump, Elon Musk, Harris, Kamala, Musk, OpenAI's Dall, Musk's Organizations: Microsoft, YouTube Locations: California

The partnership and potential future deals could boost both retailers taking a hit as consumers pull back discretionary spending, and legacy media companies that have tried to maintain profits in a challenging landscape. Paramount's partnership with Shopsense was a key component of its Upfront presentation in May, a time when media companies make their annual pitch to advertisers. The agreement comes as legacy media companies look to generate new revenue streams and find different ways to monetize their content. While media companies have relied on ad revenue for some time, it's become more important as they look to make their streaming businesses profitable. Legacy meets AIAdvertisers and media companies have been leaning into generative AI tools, such as shoppable advertising.

Persons: MTV VMAs, they'll, Shopsense, Everyone's, Bryan Quinn, Shopsense's, it's, Natalie Bastian, Bastian, Laura Taylor, John Halley, Halley, Glenn Fishback, Quinn Organizations: MTV, Paramount Global, CNBC, Paramount, Amazon, Skydance Media, Disney, Gateway, Goodway Group, Paramount Advertising

If you haven't picked up a subscription yet, you're in luck since you can get 50% off Paramount+ annual plans for a limited time only. Below, we've outlined the exact savings and highlighted what you'll get with each available Paramount+ plan. What comes with a Paramount+ Essential plan? The Paramount+ Essential plan is all about on-demand content. The Paramount+ Essential plan typically costs $8 a month, and the Paramount+ with Showtime tier usually costs $13 a month.

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☆ Melania Trump ramps up her campaign presence by raising questions about the attack on her husband, 2020 election results
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Daniel Strauss | Kate Sullivan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Former first lady Melania Trump has begun inching more back into the political spotlight on the final few months of the 2024 presidential campaign with a series of politically pointed social media videos. The memoir itself is an exception to a pattern Melania Trump has largely stuck to for the 2024 presidential cycle, as former President Donald Trump has been running to become president again. At the Republican National Convention, Melania Trump did not deliver a speech but appeared on stage during the final night of the convention. “This morning, ascend above the hate, the vitriol, and the simple-minded ideas that ignite violence,” Melania Trump wrote in the July 14 statement. Even so, Melania Trump herself has repeatedly described herself as a private person.

Persons: Melania Trump, ”, “, Trump, Donald Trump, John Paulson, Tricia McLaughlin, ” McLaughlin, Melania, Barron Organizations: CNN, Republican National Convention Locations: America, Mar, Florida, New York, Butler , Pennsylvania

We'll show you how to watch the presidential debate from anywhere, including cable, streaming, and free options. How to watch the presidential debate in the USThere are tons of ways to watch the debate live in the US. Sling TV and Fubo are great services to upgrade your live TV viewing options and watch the presidential debate. How to watch the presidential debate in CanadaThe debate will be available to stream through CTV News Live in Canada. Like the first presidential debate, tonight's debate will last 90 minutes.

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GM declined to discuss details of the spending, including how much of that amount is specifically tied to NFL advertising, but reiterated it remains significantly lower than historic levels. “The impact of the NFL on the automotive advertising industry is really very, very substantial,” said Alberto Leyes, head of product strategy at Guideline. Guideline reports viewership of NFL broadcasts grew about 7% over the past season, whereas ad spend in NFL programming doubled that pace at 14%. Automotive ad spend increased 17% over the past two seasons and is expected to increase again this year, according to Leyes. Stellantis is expected to soon launch new ads for the NFL season, including around its Jeep brand, but a spokeswoman declined to provide additional details.

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☆ There's tons of hiring activity in media ad sales right now, but there's a catch
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Lucia Moses | Lara O'Reilly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

While it might look like there's a flurry of advertising hiring, industry insiders say the reality is more sobering. AdvertisementLegacy media companies have sharply cut staff in recent years, including sales, and those jobs aren't coming back. Disney has said it plans to automate half its ad sales. "The number of good job opportunities are few and far between because the large media companies are not hiring as quickly. "Ad sales is no longer ad sales," said Gary Stolkin, global CEO of The Talent Business, a global executive search firm specializing in the creative industries.

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GM declined to discuss details of the spending, including how much of that amount is specifically tied to NFL advertising, but reiterated it remains significantly lower than historic levels. Last NFL season, automakers were the most-seen brand industry, with more than 10% of TV ad impressions, according to ad data company iSpot. Guideline reports viewership of NFL broadcasts grew about 7% over the past season, whereas ad spend in NFL programming doubled that pace at 14%. Automotive ad spend increased 17% over the past two seasons and is expected to increase again this year, according to Leyes. New ad campaignsToyota, as the "Official Automotive Partner of the NFL," launched a new ad campaign for the NFL season this week called "Roll Deep."

Persons: Ryan Briganti, Alberto Leyes, we've, Leyes, Andrew Messina, Messina, Mark Marshall, Jenny Wall Organizations: NFL, National Football League, Toyota Motor Corporation, Hyundai Motor Company, Detroit, Toyota, CBS Sports, CBS, Paramount, General Motors, GM, Nielsen, Disney, ESPN, Disney Advertising, Hyundai, Mercedes, Benz, Nissan Motor, Chrysler, Brands, NBC, Automotive, Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs Locations: Messina, U.S

☆ Advertisers plan to withdraw from X in record numbers
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-05 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

A global survey by market research firm Kantar found that a net 26% of marketers plan to decrease their spending on X in 2025, the biggest recorded pullback from any major global ad platform. Only 4% of marketers overall think X ads provide “brand safety” — certainty that their ads won’t appear alongside extreme content — compared with 39% for Google ads, Kantar said in a report Thursday. The findings suggest that Musk’s charm offensive at the world’s largest annual advertising festival, Cannes Lions, in June hasn’t succeeded. According to the report, YouTube remains the ad platform marketers most prefer, while, for consumers, Amazon and TikTok share the top spot. Brazil blocked X over the weekend following an order by the Supreme Court because Musk refused to appoint a new legal representative in the country.

Persons: Elon, Kantar, ” Gonca, hasn’t, Mark Read, ”, “, Musk, Xhave, Paramount —, X, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Musk’s “ Organizations: London CNN, Google, Cannes Lions, WPP, Unilever, Mars, CVS, ”, IBM, Disney, Paramount, YouTube Locations: Brazil

☆ Rising NFL valuations mean massive returns for owners. Here's how good the investment is
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-05 | by ( Michael Ozanian | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

watch nowA National Football League team today is a $6.5 billion business. That is the average value of the NFL's 32 franchises, according to CNBC's Official 2024 NFL Team Valuations. Across the past 10 NFL teams to be sold, seven of the 10 outperform the S&P 500 on a percentage-gained basis in the period since the sale. Rising valuationsThe escalation in football team values is largely the result of the league's massive and growing media deals. The typical NFL team has an EBITDA margin of 19%.

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☆ How plaid became popular for school uniforms
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-05 | by ( Jacqui Palumbo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —As students return to school, one patterned textile now synonymous with uniforms will make its seasonal reappearance on pleated skirts, jumpers and ties: plaid. It’s a family of textiles with broad scholarly appeal, with both religious and secular schools worldwide incorporating plaid into uniforms, from Mexico to Japan to Australia. Centuries of romanticizing Highlander clanship and identity has likely influenced our contemporary understanding of the textile, Maxwell noted. But the textile didn’t become a fixture of school uniforms until the 1960s, according to historian and educator Sally Dwyer-McNulty, who authored “Common Threads: A Cultural History of Clothing in American Catholicism” in 2014. (Dwyer-McNulty herself attended two different Catholic schools in Philadelphia, wearing plaid uniforms through high school).

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In 2021, the National Football League signed an 11-year, $111 billion media rights deal. In July, the National Basketball Association signed an 11-year, $77 billion deal of its own. Welcome to the sports media rights doldrums. It will also be a significant driver of future NFL team valuations. The average NFL team is now worth $6.49 billion, according to CNBC's Official 2024 NFL Team Valuations.

Persons: What's, Daniel Cohen Organizations: ESPN, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, EverBank, National Football League, National Basketball Association, U.S, NFL, Octagon, Sunday, Fox, Paramount, CBS, Apple, YouTube Locations: Jacksonville, Fl

☆ Summer box office bounced back thanks to 'Inside Out 2,' 'Deadpool & Wolverine'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-04 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Thanks to some anthropomorphic emotions and a bad-mouthed, fourth-wall breaking antihero, the domestic summer box office scraped together $3.6 billion in ticket sales. Box office analysts and cinema owners braced themselves a few months ago for the possibility that the summer movie season could be the worst showing in a decade. But it wasn't until mid-June that the box office got a proper surge of moviegoers. Through Labor Day, the film was the highest-grossing summer movie with $650 million in box office receipts. Box office analysts foresee the summer's momentum carrying over into the fall, ultimately bolstering the overall third-quarter box office results.

Persons: Paul Dergarabedian, it's, Guy, George Miller's, Max, Disney's, Dergarabedian, Romulus, Eric Handler, Roth MKM, Shawn Robbins Organizations: Comscore, Labor, Marvel, Disney, Marvel Studios, Warner Bros, Deadpool, Universal, Fathom, Comcast, CNBC Locations: Kingdom, NBCUniversal

☆ A look at the behind-the-scenes business of Hollywood studio lot tours
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-31 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +12 min

Hosted by Universal , Warner Bros. , Sony and Paramount , studio lot tours showcase the movie-making process from set design and sound recording to costumes and props. Building facades at the Warner Bros. studio lot. Floor to ceiling shelves filled with marble and faux marble busts at Warner Bros.' studio tour prop house. Studio Tour Hollywood Grand Re-Opening at Warner Bros. Studios on June 24, 2021 in Burbank, California. For the first six months of their employment with the studio, these pages serve as studio tour guides.

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Read previewUpdate: After this article was published, Paramount Global confirmed to Business Insider that the company had sold VidCon to Informa. Paramount Global is selling its creator conference VidCon to the UK media and events company Informa, according to two people familiar with the matter. They spoke to Business Insider on the condition of anonymity as they were not allowed to discuss details around the deal. Adding VidCon, which centers on social-media stars rather than Hollywood and comic-book talent, could help broaden the fan base and advertiser roster of its events business. BI was unable to learn the terms of the VidCon deal between Paramount and Informa.

Persons: —, VidCon, Informa, YouTubers Hank, John Green, São Paulo, Green, lanyards, Phillips, Adweek, David Ellison's Organizations: Service, Paramount Global, Business, Toronto Comicon, Cannes Lions, Paramount, Viacom, SXSW, Disney, Media, BI Locations: Anaheim , California, Baltimore, Mexico City, Anaheim

☆ Free TV Streaming Is Surging, and It's a Problem for Hollywood
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-29 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

The basic problem: It's unclear how these free services could support new, Hollywood-style programming even if they wanted to. Now, with YouTube making the jump to TV screens and "free, ad-supported TV" (FAST) services having a moment, where does that leave Hollywood? Tech and legacy media will battle over free TV in the coming monthsLooking ahead, the major players already ahead in free TV will likely continue to gain share. Free streaming may seem like a way for Hollywood to claw back viewers. If not, it's hard to say what winning in the battle for free TV will actually get them.

Persons: Prognosticators, YouTuber Jamie Clement, Tubi's, Sarah Lee, Evan Shapiro, There's, Jenn Vaux, it's, Max, Peacock, Roku, It's, Tubi, Adam Lewinson, WBD, Laura Florence, Horowitz Organizations: Netflix, Business, YouTube, Hollywood, Disney, Hulu, Warner, Comcast, FX Networks, Parks Associates, Nielsen, Media, Fox, ABC News, NFL, FAST, Horowitz Research, Hub Entertainment Research, Tech, Fire TV, Paramount, Pluto, SVP, Global, Fremantle, JPMorgan, CNBC Locations: Hollywood, Fremantle

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