Nicole Maines on her new book and problems with social media

Yellow jackets Actress Nicole Maines has released a new memoir, It's better. . . Except When Things Get Worse: And Other Unsolicited Truths I Wish Someone Had Told Me. Maines, of course, has been written about before. She and her family were the subject of Amy Ellis Nutt's 2015 book Becoming Nicole: the transformation of … Read more

“America's Funniest Home Videos” were the progenitor of social media

Long before user-generated video clips dominated social media, they were a source of laughs and cash prizes America's Funniest Home Videoslaunched 35 years ago. Series creator Vin Di Bona was fascinated by Japanese comedy shows featuring home movies, leading him to adapt one to the 1980s celebrity game show Animal crisishosted by Alan Thicke. In … Read more

Hollywood Career Coach Gives Advice to Singer Lost on Social Media

Instagram makes me feel like a farce Dear Remy, Do you think it's possible to be famous these days without being chronically online? I love being a singer-songwriter, but social media makes me feel guilty. I have a social media manager who responds to fans with my “voice”, but it's not me: it's a digital … Read more

UK Culture Secretary on social diversity beyond London

The UK needs to be better represented in all its diversity on cinema and TV screens, tackle divisive fake news and level the playing field for traditional streamers and broadcasters, Lisa Nandy, UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s relatively new Labour government, said at a conference in … Read more

Sally Field Returns to Social Media After Kamala Harris' Presidential Candidacy

Sally Field is back on social media thanks to Kamala Harris’ presidential candidacy. The Oscar-winning actress posted two separate posts on her Instagram, announcing that she has returned to the platform after Harris ran for president alongside Tim Walz as her running mate. “I haven't been on social media. Since it became public toilet paper … Read more

Sally Field Returns to Social Media After Kamala Harris' Presidential Candidacy

Sally Field is back on social media thanks to Kamala Harris’ presidential candidacy. The Oscar-winning actress posted two separate posts on her Instagram, announcing that she has returned to the platform after Harris ran for president alongside Tim Walz as her running mate. “I haven't been on social media. Since it became public toilet paper … Read more