Broadcast and media company Sinclair Inc. reported political revenue of $138 million for the third quarter, slightly below updated forecasts. In September, the company raised its forecast for the quarter to approximately $140 million to $145 million, up from its previously announced forecast range of $113 million to $128 million. The company attributed the error … Read more
Atlanta rap superstar Lil Jon's epic performance of his classic “Turn Down for What” during the Georgia roll call at the Democratic National Convention in August wouldn't have happened without veteran social impact strategist Ashley Spillane. After seeing “from the window to the Walz” memes about Kamala Harris' vice president pick Tim Walz (a play … Read more
Strong political advertising led Fox Corp. to a strong quarter, with ad revenue rising and profits more than doubling from a year ago. Fox reported revenue of $3.56 billion, up 11% from the previous year, including advertising revenue of more than $1.3 billion, also up 11%. Meanwhile, net income was $832 million, more than double … Read more
After having caused controversy in Venice with his documentary Russians at war, and after seeing its North American premiere postponed in Toronto due to apparent security threats, director Anastasia Trofimova said Tuesday that she still doesn’t understand the political rationale behind the war between Russia and Ukraine. “The reason I got into this war is … Read more
John Legend said he has “always respected” Taylor Swift for being “willing to take that risk” by openly sharing her political views. The EGOT winner, who has openly expressed his support for Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election, recently said The Independent who understands that it is more difficult for the pop superstar to … Read more