Briefing: Netflix’s Chief Opens Up About Trump, YouTube and Europe
Strategic angle: Insights from Netflix's leadership on political and media landscapes.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Entertainment
Film, music, celebrities, awards, gossip, and pop culture.
Briefing: And the burger goes to... Michael B Jordan marks Oscars win at In-N-Out
Strategic angle: Hours after winning best actor, Jordan joins an exclusive list of famous faces to celebrate an Oscar victory with a burger.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Ticketmaster's Eras Tour chaos made worse by crisis communication failures
Strategic angle: Ticketmaster struggled to handle the overwhelming demand from Taylor Swift fans during the Eras Tour ticket sales, highlighting significant communication issues.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Extremely rare second-generation star discovered inside ancient relic dwarf galaxy
Strategic angle: Star PicII-503 found in Pictor II dwarf galaxy shows extreme deficiency in iron, offering insights into primordial systems.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Whale song remix: Study shows that humpbacks shift pitch when a neighbor joins in
Strategic angle: A humpback whale alters the pitch of its song when joined by a neighboring singer, revealing new insights into the complexity of whale communication.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Ex-UFC star Diaz returns to MMA on MVP card
Strategic angle: Nate Diaz, 40, set to fight Mike Perry in his first MMA bout in four years on May 16.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Six wins for 'One Battle After Another': Inside this year's Oscars
Strategic angle: From vampires and car chases to K-pop and Shakespeare, this year’s Oscars showcased the range and creativity of contemporary cinema.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Oscars 2026: All the political moments
Strategic angle: "Chaotic, frightening times": Diverse Academy Awards presenters and winners called out Trump's wars and restrictions on human rights.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
'One Battle After Another' wins Oscar for best picture
Paul Thomas Anderson's film triumphs at the 2026 Academy Awards.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: The highs and lows of the 2026 Oscars
Strategic angle: No slaps and no disastrous cock-ups, but the ceremony still managed to serve up highlights, from the silly to the sobering.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: In baseball's most star-studded game, Team USA is carried by some under-the-radar names
Strategic angle: Tyler Rogers, David Bednar, Roman Anthony and Gunnar Henderson were the heroes for Team USA against the Dominican.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: 5 takeaways from an Oscars night that spread the love
Strategic angle: It's thrilling to see the Academy recognize a weird, funny, scary performance like Amy Madigan's in Weapons.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: O’Brien, Kimmel jab at Trump at Oscars
Strategic angle: Comedians take aim at former president during the Academy Awards.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Milan-Cortina Paralympics end as a 'beacon of unity'
Strategic angle: The closing ceremony highlights the spirit of togetherness as the Paralympic flag is passed to the next hosts.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Oscars 2026: 'KPop Demon Hunters' wins Best Animated Feature
Strategic angle: The 98th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, are in full swing at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Oscars 2026: Hollywood to hand out one award after another
Strategic angle: Conan O'Brien returned to host the Oscars, which are taking place in Los Angeles, for the second time. Plus, early prizes are announced. Follow the excitement live!
Editorial Staff Mar 15
Briefing: Boilermakers trip No. 3 Michigan, reign in Big Ten
Strategic angle: Oscar Cluff scored 21 points as Purdue topped No. 3 Michigan to win its first Big Ten tournament since 2023.
Editorial Staff Mar 15
Briefing: Oscars: Hollywood's big night begins on the red carpet
Strategic angle: The Academy Awards: too long, too fancy, a bit too pleased with themselves, and still the only thing anyone will be talking about for a bit.
Editorial Staff Mar 15
Briefing: Razzie Awards 2026: Anti-Oscars name ‘War Of The Worlds’ as Worst Picture
Strategic angle: Worst Picture was just one of five awards that 'War Of The Worlds' took home, making it something of a clean sweep for the Ice Cube-starring adaptation / devastation of H.G. Wells’ classic novel.
Editorial Staff Mar 15
Briefing: Hollywood Enters Oscars Weekend in Existential Crisis
Strategic angle: As the Oscars approach, Hollywood grapples with its identity and future amidst changing cultural landscapes.
Editorial Staff Mar 15