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Amazon to Add Ads to Prime Video Starting Early 2024 — Unless You Pay More

Amazon Prime Video will include advertising during shows and movies starting early next year.

GoFundMe Refunds Donations to Man Who Lied About Cancer to Enter ‘World Series of Poker’

The fundraising platform GoFundMe said Thursday it has refunded money to donors after a poker player admitted to lying about a terminal cancer diagnosis and accepted thousands of dollars in donations, so he could compete in “World Series of Poker.”

Oscar Meyer's 'Wienermobile' Returns, After Temporary Name-Change

Four months after announcing that the hot dog-shaped Wienermobile was changing its name to the “Frankmobile,” Oscar Meyer’s wiener on wheels is reverting to the original.

‘Euphoria' Star Angus Cloud Accidentally Overdosed on Meth, Cocaine, Fentanyl, Coroner Says

Actor Angus Cloud died in July of an accidental overdose of cocaine, fentanyl and other substances, a California coroner’s office said Thursday.

Striking Writers, Hollywood Studios Resume Negotiations for Second Day

Hollywood studios and striking screenwriters are resuming negotiations for the second consecutive day Thursday.

Bob Ross’ First Painting for His TV Show Listed for Nearly $10 Million

The first painting that the late Bob Ross did for PBS viewers via his art lesson series on “The Joy of Painting” is now up for action.

Rupert Murdoch, Creator of Fox News, Stepping Down As Head of News Corp.

Rupert Murdoch, the 92-year-old media magnate who created Fox News, is stepping down as leader of Fox's parent company and his News Corp. media holdings.

Danny Masterton's Wife Files for Divorce After 11 Years

Bijou Phillips has filed for divorce from Danny Masterson, days after the former “That '70s Show” star was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for two rape conviction

Vanna White Signs for Two More Seasons on ‘Wheel of Fortune’

Vanna White will continue to co-host "Wheel of Fortune" after Ryan Seacrest begins to lead the television game show in fall 2024.

TikTok Launching Tool To Label AI Content

In a bid to curtail misinformation, TikTok will launch a tool to help creators label AI-generated content they produce.

YouTube Suspends Russell Brand From Monetizing Streaming Site After Sexual Assault Claims

YouTube said Tuesday that Russell Brand cannot make money from the video streaming site, after several women made allegations of sexual assault against the comedian.

Remaining Dates on Comedian Russell Brand’s Tour Postponed After Sexual Assault Allegations

British police said Monday they had received a sexual assault allegation after media outlets published claims by several women against Russell Brand.

Marilyn Manson Pleads No Contest to Blowing Nose on Videographer, Sentenced to Community Service

Marilyn Manson was sentenced to 20 hours of community service and a fine Monday after pleading no contest to blowing his nose on a videographer at a 2019 concert in New Hampshire.

What to Stream: ‘Sex Education,’ ‘The Super Models’and 'Superpower'

The return of “Sex Education," Sean Penn's documentary about Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a docuseries that charts the rise of supermodels are among new streaming options this week.

‘Nun 2’ Edges ‘A Haunting in Venice’ At Movie Theaters

“The Nun 2” and “A Haunting in Venice” nearly tied for the No. 1 spot in U.S. and Canadian theaters over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.