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Abram Brown / Forbes:
Kremlin-linked RIA Novosti, with 200K+ TikTok followers, has posted misleading info nearly three dozen times on TikTok over the past four days despite new rules — RIA Novosti, a Russian government news agency whose origins date back to World War II, has published nearly three dozen posts …
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Wall Street Journal, @caseynewton and @abebrown716
Jem Aswad / Variety:
RIAA: recorded music industry reached $15B in 2021 revenue; paid subscriptions grew 11% to 84M, revenue rose 23% YoY to $9.5B; vinyl sales rose 61% YoY to $1B — The U.S. recorded-music business continues its upward swing, posting a near-record $15 billion in revenue for 2021 …
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Billboard, @danrys, @dada_drummer, insideradio.com, Music Business Worldwide and RIAA
Benjamin Mullin / Wall Street Journal:
MSNBC says much of its TV lineup will be on Peacock hours after it airs and is changing the name of its channel from The Choice to MSNBC on Peacock — Shows including ‘Morning Joe’ and ‘All In With Chris Hayes’ will appear on Peacock hours after they air on TV
Discussion:
TVNewser, The Streamable, Variety, Deadline and Hollywood Reporter
Andrius Sytas / Reuters:
Lithuania passes a law to let police remove access to a media outlet for up to 72 hours for “war propaganda and disinformation” favoring Russia — Lithuania imposed a stricter state of emergency on Thursday in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, limiting rights to free expression …
Jason Aycock / Seeking Alpha:
Lee Enterprises' shareholders vote to return three director nominees to the board, which the company calls “a resounding rejection” of Alden — - Lee Enterprises' (LEE -4.4%) annual meeting has generally gone by the books, with shareholders voting overwhelmingly to return three director nominees to the board.
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Associated Press
Zack Sharf / Variety:
After criticism, CinemaBlend pulls a review by its managing director that said Pixar's Turning Red had narrow appeal as it was set in Toronto's Asian community — “Turning Red” cast members spoke up in support of the new Pixar film and its universality following a controversial review …
Discussion:
@sassymamainla, @cinemablend, @sean_oconnell, IndieWire, Twelve Thirty Six and CBC News
Michael Paulson / New York Times:
Audible added a theater tab to its app this month as it becomes a big player in the space, releasing 93 audio theater works so far, including 24 in 2021 — A company known for audiobooks is mounting starry live productions — and recording them, too. — Elizabeth Marvel took off her shoes …
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@alexnazaryan, @nytmetro, @nkhverma, @audibletheater, @jerryportwood, @don_katz, @audible_com, @jbouie and @michaelpaulson
Diana Lodderhose / Deadline:
Netflix raises the price of subscription plans in the UK and Ireland, increasing the standard package by £1 to £11 in the UK and by €2 to €15 in Ireland — Netflix is upping the cost of its subscription plans in the UK and Ireland with its standard package increasing in by £1 …
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The Streamable, CNET, Variety, The Guardian, Broadband TV News, Digital TV Europe, Cord Cutters News and Bloomberg
Graham Keeley / Voice of America:
A Spanish journalist who freelanced for VOA, Público, and other outlets has been jailed in Poland on accusations of spying for Russia; CPJ is watching the case — Pablo González is a Spanish journalist also known by his Russian name, Pavel Rubtsov.
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IFJ, @jessicajerreat, @kaedotcom, @jessicajerreat, Overt Operator, Committee to Protect …, Washington Free Beacon and Fox News
Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Jeff Zucker's exit deal with CNN paid him $5M+, which was owed from his 2021 bonus, and he didn't get further severance; he waived his rights to sue — Mr. Zucker, who resigned last month citing his failure to report consensual relationship with colleague, waived rights to sue CNN parent WarnerMedia as part of pact
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Columbia Journalism Review, Fox News, @benmullin, @jbflint, @mattbelloni, @johnnydollar01, @jeremymbarr, Newser, Page Six, Associated Press, The Wrap, Mediaite and New York Post
Gene Maddaus / Variety:
Two subscribers sue HBO Max claiming the service provides Facebook with lists allowing Facebook to match customers' viewing habits with their Facebook profiles — HBO was hit with a class action lawsuit on Tuesday alleging that it shares subscribers' viewing history with Facebook, in violation of a federal privacy law.
Discussion:
@kurtopsahl, @hackermaderas, @judyshapiro, @libskrat, @fborgesius, Tech Times, Washington Examiner and Engadget
Alex Weprin / Hollywood Reporter:
CEO Bob Chapek says Disney opposes Florida's “Don't Say Gay” bill, pledges $5M to LGBTQ+ rights advocates, and says he'll discuss the bill with FL's governor — The company is also donating $5 million to organizations that support LGTBQ+ rights.
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Variety, @juddlegum, ScreenRant, @aguirreryan, National Review, The Playlist, Los Angeles Times, LGBTQ Nation, @alexweprin, @reedgalen, @hamishsteele, @normornstein, @juddlegum, @travismayfield, @scontorno, @juddlegum, @juddlegum, @thewrap, @aguirreryan, @tvietor08, @aguirreryan, @annaforflorida, The Mary Sue, Insider, CNN, WFLA-TV, The Verge, Polygon, IndieWire, The Wrap and Deadline
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