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Gus Garcia-Roberts / Los Angeles Times:
Bryan Singer, producer and director of the X-Men films, is accused in a lawsuit of raping a 17-year-old boy 14 years ago — Director Bryan Singer, who has left the Queen biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” in the middle of production, faces a lawsuit over alleged sexual assault of a teen in 2003.
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Columbia Journalism Review:
Content analysis of The New York Times amid 2016 campaign shows emphasis on scandal coverage over policy stories, particularly focusing on Clinton's emails — Since the 2016 presidential election, an increasingly familiar narrative has emerged concerning the unexpected victory of Donald Trump.
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The New York Times Company:
The New York Times says it now has 3.5M+ subscribers, 130M monthly readers, and is creating three new newsroom roles which will be focused on growing audience — The newsroom is redoubling its focus on audience and establishing three new leadership positions that will play central roles …
Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
Sources: YouTube to introduce paid, on-demand streaming music service in March; Warner has signed on, talks continue with Sony, Universal, and Merlin — Warner has signed on, talks underway with Sony, Universal — Artists asked to help promote service, internally called Remix
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Ryan Grim / The Intercept:
MSNBC President Phil Griffin says network has rehired contributor Sam Seder and that it was wrong to discontinue his contract after controversy over 2009 tweet — Progressive radio and television personality Sam Seder will be offered his MSNBC contributor job back and plans to accept, according to multiple MSNBC sources.
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Gerry Smith / Bloomberg:
Fusion Media Group partners with Grupo Televisa on new cable channel Fusion MX; Televisa will also launch Mexican editions of Deadspin, Gizmodo, Jezebel — Televisa to launch Mexican editions of former Gawker websites — Fusion MX to make Spanish programming for 14 million homes
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Forbes and Media Moves
Catherine Shu / TechCrunch:
Patreon says it will reduce pledge fee from 5% to 2.9% but add a $0.35 charge for each individual pledge, causing concern among some creators — Patreon announced a new service fee policy that it says will help creators keep more money, but many are worried because they believe it will instead discourage their patrons from pledging.
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Farley Elliott / Eater LA:
After vendors pull out following an ownership change, LA Weekly cancels its annual food-and-drink event set for next week — The embattled alt-weekly is under growing local pressure — A sustained social media campaign against the new owners of LA Weekly has led to a total shutdown of a food and drink event scheduled for next week.
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@overoverunder, The Daily Caller, CityLab and Pacific Standard
Cynthia Littleton / Variety:
Brian Sullivan named president and COO of Fox Networks Group, succeeding Randy Freer, who became CEO of Hulu last month — Brian Sullivan has been promoted to president and chief operating officer of Fox Networks Group. — Sullivan succeeds Randy Freer, who was named CEO of Hulu last month.
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The Wrap and FierceCable
Lauren Etter / Bloomberg:
How Philippines' President Duterte utilized Facebook, used by 97% of Filipino internet users, to spread his message before weaponizing it to target dissent — Rodrigo Duterte walked down the aisle of a packed auditorium at De La Salle University in downtown Manila, shaking hands and waving …
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Michael Calderone / Politico:
ABC's Senior Executive Producer for investigative reporting, Chris Vlasto, shared proprietary polling data with Trump's campaign during election night — Chris Vlasto gave Trump adviser David Bossie proprietory exit polling on Election Night. — ABC News said it has reprimanded …
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Todd Spangler / Variety:
Paris-based Webedia acquires majority control of Creators Media, which runs the entertainment-focused Movie Pilot fan site and Super News video channel — Paris-based publishing group Webedia has acquired majority control of Creators Media, the L.A.-based company that runs entertainment fan site Movie Pilot …
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The Wrap
Associated Press:
A profile of Omar Mohammed, a formerly anonymous undercover historian and blogger who documents ISIS' activities in Mosul on the blog Mosul Eye — The historian carried secrets too heavy for one man to bear. He packed his bag with his most treasured possessions before going to bed …
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