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Hollywood’s big online bet: Inside the industry’s race to acquire internet stories

The movie industry is still riding the box office high of 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms.' But in true Hollywood fashion, studios are already scouring the depths…

Inland Empire amusement park Fiesta Village is closing after 52 years

Fiesta Village Fun Park, an amusement park in Colton, is closing. After over 50 years serving the Inland Empire, the park will host a final…

Xbox cuts 3,200 jobs as gaming business struggles

As Microsoft continues to invest majorly into AI, it's gaming division, Xbox, is making major cuts to its workforce and selling several of its studios.

iHeartMedia lays off on-air personalities nationwide, including at Riverside-based KGGI

IHeartMedia has started to restructure its radio programming to reduce costs. Dozens of on-air hosts nationwide are being laid off, including three at KGGI.

‘Talk about getting gaslit,’ Katie Couric rips into former ’60 Minutes’ boss

On the latest episode of the podcast Call Her Daddy, Katie Couric talked about her time working at CBS. The broadcast journalist recalled pitching ideas…

‘The ability to say no’: artists demand consent over AI use of their music

As labels strike deals with AI start-ups, advocacy groups warn that the artists whose voices and work make those deals valuable are being shut out.

Fox embraces a hybrid ad approach during World Cup hydration breaks, following backlash

Fox kicked off the World Cup by airing full-screen ads during FIFA's newly introduced hydration breaks, sparking some outrage among viewers.

‘Toy Story 5’ goes to infinity and beyond at the box office

Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie are all back on the big screen in "Toy Story 5." The latest addition to the 30-year-old franchise earned $312…

From YouTube to the multiplex: How low-budget horror films are beating big-budget studio bets

The box office success of "Obsession" and "Backrooms" isn't something that could've been predicted. By drawing a young audience and honing in on original storytelling,…

As Hollywood leans into AI, the real battle is over likeness and who gets paid

Artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly, and the entertainment industry is under pressure to keep adapting. At UCLA's annual Entertainment Symposium, Hollywood's key lawyers and dealmakers…