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Yung Mavu created a track titled “Black Magic (Black Harry Potter)” in which he wears the scarlet and gold Gryffindor scarf and holds a wand. J.K. Rowling’s hit play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” will be opening on Broadway in spring 2018, after becoming a massive hit in London since its July premiere. [...] while the famed character doesn’t appear in “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” the movie spinoff of the Potter series was one of the highest-grossing films of the year in 2016 ... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — A new study finds that just 7 percent of the 250 highest-grossing films of 2016 were directed by women.

NEW YORK (AP) — A new study finds that just 7 percent of the 250 highest-grossing films of 2016 were directed by women.

NEW YORK (AP) — A new study finds that just 7 percent of the 250 highest-grossing films of 2016 were directed by women.

The Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film at San Diego State University on Thursday issued the 19th annual edition of its report, titled "The Celluloid Ceiling," authored by the center's executive director, Martha M. Lauzen. Despite widespread attention in recent years to gender inequality in the film industry, the study found not only that opportunities aren't improving, but are getting slightly worse. In 2016, women comprised 17 percent of all directors, writers, producers, executive producers... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — A new study finds that just 7 percent of the 250 highest-grossing films of 2016 were directed by women.

As Tata Sons named TCS boss N Chandrasekaran as its new chairman ending months of speculation, industry leaders, and Twitterati gave their thumbs up, expressing optimism on the future of the country's largest conglomerate.

Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik told a panel of judges Thursday that his solitary confinement in prison had deeply damaged him and made him even more radical in his neo-Nazi beliefs. Dressed in a black suit, the right-wing extremist who ...

BI Intelligence

Since Apple launched the iTunes Store and began selling songs for 99 cents each, media bigwigs have been advocating for an “iTunes for news” model to help ease digital media companies’ transition from print to digital.

But since then, publishers still have struggled to effectively mimic the success of iTunes, and convert it into revenue for content.

The closest model is micropayments, or low-value payments for online goods and services.

Micropayments... Читать дальше...

UPI staff
The inauguration of President Donald Trump features a long list of official and semi-official events and celebrations, plus more than a few protests. Marie Osmond offers to perform at main event.

OK, so maybe the “Tonight Show” host didn’t really need a helping hand to maintain his No. 1 position across late-night, but the FLOTUS farewell sure put a spring in his TV ratings’ step anyway. Michelle Obama Writes 'Thank You Notes' With Jimmy Fallon to Barack, Inauguration Day (Video) [...] in the adults 18-49 local people meters, “Tonight’s” 0.9 rating tied the combined efforts of competition “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (a 0.5) and “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (0.4).

The San Diego Chargers will be moving to Los Angeles and taking on a new name.

A man and a woman admit dangerous dog charges after attacks on two women left them scarred for life.

Life is good for Evan Spiegel.

His company, Snap Inc., is preparing for one of the most hotly anticipated initial public offerings of 2017 at a valuation of about $20 billion. The Snapchat app is beloved by teens everywhere, and Snap's recently released Spectacles glasses are one of the most sought-after gadgets.

And with an estimated net worth of $2.1 billion, Spiegel, 26, is the youngest self-made billionaire in the world, according to Forbes.

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In a widely expected move, the Chargers are officially relocating back to Los Angeles after 56 years in the city of San Diego.

In a widely expected move, the Chargers are officially relocating back to Los Angeles after 56 years in the city of San Diego.

In a widely expected move, the Chargers are officially relocating back to Los Angeles after 56 years in the city of San Diego.

In a widely expected move, the Chargers are officially relocating back to Los Angeles after 56 years in the city of San Diego.

Trump's nominee to lead the CIA "can't imagine" being asked to adopt torture policies. Really? It's actually pretty easy to imagine.

There are 112 flood warnings in place for England and Wales alone.

BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed sold more than $25,000 worth of "failing pile of garbage" merchandise on Wednesday and will donate all the proceeds to the Committee to Protect Journalists, a company spokesperson told Business Insider.

The company started a flash sale on Wednesday afternoon after President-elect Donald Trump referred to the website as a "failing pile of garbage" during a press conference. Trump was furious at the digital news outlet for publishing a 35-page memo full of salacious and unverified claims about him. Читать дальше...

Officer Richard Evans drunkenly drove a marked police car and went out on a call — where he harassed residents, authorities said Thursday.

As a media member, I’m often spoiled with a good view when attending/covering a game. Press seating at Timberwolves games isn’t as amazing as it used to be — those courtside spots are too valuable to just give away — but it’s still plenty close to the action. And seeing an NBA game up close is a breathtaking experience. Like I’ve written before, though, being at a game in a working capacity is far different than going as a fan. Wednesday night offered the best of both worlds: being able to attend... Читать дальше...