Facebook hits pause on new Instagram app for children after fierce criticism September 28, 2021 Instagram has hit pause on a new app it is creating for kids, the photo-sharing service owned by Facebook said late last night UK time. It’s a decision that comes amid growing opposition for the project. Watch the full report.
Stream it like a Royal: After Harry and Meghan sign a deal with Netflix, Prince Charles joins Amazon Prime September 26, 2021 Following the deal that Prince Harry and his wife Meghan signed with Netflix, his father, Prince Charles, has launched a new television channel on Amazon Prime focusing on climate change. The channel, named RE:TV, will also feature a direct plea from Charles to “act now” in addressing issues facing the future of the planet. RE:TV [...]
Andrew Neil: Despite £4m GB News deal ‘I knew I had to get out after one week’ September 25, 2021 During Andrew Neil’s time at GB News, the veteran broadcaster “came close to a breakdown” after suffering from stress due to the fledgling station’s technical problems. Neil announced his departure from the channel in a tweet earlier this month where he said it was “time to reduce my commitments on a number of fronts”. But [...]
Harry Potter star Tom Felton carried off golf course during Ryder cup tournament September 24, 2021 During a celebrity tournament ahead of the Ryder Cup last night UK time, Harry Potter star Tom Felton collapsed and was carried off a Wisconsin golf course. Felton, who celebrated his 34th birthday on Wednesday, suffered an apparent medical emergency shortly after the conclusion of his match at Whistling Straits, which is hosting the Europe [...]
Twitter jumps on crypto bandwagon as it rolls out Bitcoin tipping functionality September 24, 2021 Twitter will now allow people to tip their favourite content creators with bitcoin and it will test new ways to help users have a safer experience on the social media app, the company said last night. Watch the full report.
Beleaguered Johnny Depp: “I am a victim of ‘cancel culture’, no one is safe” September 23, 2021 Beleaguered film star Johnny Depp has portrayed himself as a victim of ‘cancel culture’, which he says has spread across the cinema industry, as he took centre stage at a prestigious Spanish film festival to receive a top award. Depp was answering questions on Wednesday from reporters at the San Sebastian International Film Festival about [...]
Exclusive: Chatrooms and Reddit groups increasingly drive traders’ decisions September 22, 2021 Chatrooms and social media groups are increasingly driving UK traders’ investment decisions, according to new data that was exclusively shared with City A.M. today. UK investors are catching the investment chatroom bug with nearly one in ten regular traders using chatrooms to research ideas, ETP provider GraniteShares has found. Subreddits such as WallStreetBets are increasingly [...]
Netflix to buy Roald Dahl Story Company to bring childhood classics to screens September 22, 2021 Netflix is buying the Roald Dahl Story Company (RDSC) in a bid to bring more classic childhood stories to the streaming sphere. The companies had already partnered three years ago for a string of animated TV series, like a Taika Waititi-directed Charlie and the Chocolate Factory that is still making its way to screens. [...]
The Only Way Is Essex star Lewis Bloor accused of conning 200 people in £3m diamond scam September 21, 2021 A cast member of the popular TV show The Only Way Is Essex allegedly used a fake name to con hundreds of people in a £3m diamond scam, a London court was told today. Lewis Bloor 31, who joined the cast of the ITV2 reality show for three years from 2013, allegedly posed as “Thomas [...]
Universal Music IPO shares surge as Lucian Grainge spies £105m payday September 21, 2021 Universal Music, which landed on the Amsterdam stock exchange today, had shares surge by more than a third in its first few minutes. The well-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) could secure the world’s largest music label group a valuation close to $46bn. Shares were initially listed for €18.50 each but have since jumped to around [...]