A 2016 government audit reveals the Korea Football Association (KFA) provided sexual entertainment to foreign referees at adult establishments using corporate credit cards between 2011-2012, during international matches including Olympic and World Cup qualifiers.
A 2016 government audit report shows the Korea Football Association used corporate credit cards to pay for sexual entertainment for foreign referees between 2011 and 2012.
Britain cleared Paramount Skydance’s US$110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery after the CMA and culture minister found no competition or media plurality threats, while the merger still faces legal hurdles in the US.
Walt Disney has struck a first-of-its-kind deal with TikTok allowing select creators to use characters and scenes from its back catalogue, including Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar, in a US pilot program.
The 'Cockroach movement' in India has seen Gen Z protesters challenge the Modi government and mainstream media over examination leaks. By using social media to document police crackdowns, young activists are bypassing traditional narratives and demanding accountability.
Cruise ship entertainment has transformed, featuring high-end productions like Olivier award-winning musicals and immersive theatre, attracting new audiences and offering performers varied roles, despite logistical challenges and concerns over working conditions.
Zee Entertainment's proposed ₹3,144-crore promoter fundraise faces uncertainty after Sebi barred Zee from capital markets for two months and prohibited chairman emeritus Subhash Chandra and CEO Punit Goenka from securities dealings for a year, casting doubt on a warrant issue.
Two men, aged 39 and 35, were arrested at Sydney's Moore Park after reports of a person with a firearm. Police found one man allegedly carrying a replica gun and wearing a bulletproof vest, confirming the weapon was fake and there was no ongoing public threat.
Jackson Wang, a global music superstar and former Asian junior fencing champion, is appointed as the International Fencing Federation's (FIE) first global ambassador, aiming to share the sport's beauty with a diverse audience through entertainment.
Scientists documented orcas off Cabo San Lucas using a "stabilize-and-ram" technique to break sunfish into fragments, possibly for easier feeding for younger orcas or for play. This specialized behavior, also observed in Baja California, is being studied to understand its purpose.
Amazon has integrated its Luna cloud gaming service directly into Prime Video, making games like "Hogwarts Legacy" available on Fire TVs in the U.S. and U.K. This move aims to transform Prime Video into a comprehensive entertainment destination, offering Prime members easier access to gaming without needing expensive consoles.
Orcas have been observed ramming giant sunfish so forcefully that the prey explodes, an act scientists suggest may be a form of play or a method to break fish for juveniles. Documented off Mexico's coast, this behavior highlights orca cognitive sophistication and raises concerns about wildlife tourism.
A California man is suing Microsoft in a proposed class-action lawsuit, alleging the company pocketed government refunds from illegal Trump-era tariffs instead of passing them to consumers who paid inflated Xbox prices. Similar lawsuits target other retailers like Costco, while some companies like FedEx and UPS plan to issue refunds.
Hedy Lamarr, an Austrian-born Hollywood actress, transcended her glamorous image to become a World War II inventor. Alongside George Antheil, she patented the 'Secret Communication System' using frequency hopping, a technology foundational to modern GPS, WLAN, and Bluetooth.
Major entertainment apps like Netflix, Spotify, YouTube, and TikTok are converging across formats, using AI to enhance content recommendations and capture more user time. This strategic shift aims to make them default apps for all entertainment needs, driving revenue and user lock-in.
Nine Entertainment, Australia's largest media company, announced 30 newsroom job cuts at the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, attributing the decision to "extreme disruption" caused by AI and its impact on digital subscription revenue.
The FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium featured the tournament's first Super Bowl-style half-time show, extending the break to nearly 30 minutes with performances by Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, and classical musicians, as part of FIFA's partnership with Global Citizen for education funds.
The 2026 World Cup final featured a controversial extended half-time show and various pre-match musical acts, including Post Malone, IShowSpeed, Jennifer Hudson, and Robbie Williams. The main half-time performance by Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Burna Boy, and Coldplay was deemed a comparative triumph despite a low bar.
Pauline Hanson's podcast with Tommy Robinson revealed the entertainment value of their shared amplification of grievances and promotion of baseless claims regarding immigration, welfare, and conspiracy theories, drawing criticism from officials.
FIFA transformed the World Cup final half-time into a 30-minute Super Bowl-style music spectacle at MetLife Stadium, featuring artists like Shakira, Madonna, BTS, and Justin Bieber, alongside classical conductor Gustavo Dudamel, to attract new audiences and raise funds for education.
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, will face Spain, known for its strong defense, in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The match pits two top-ranked teams against each other, with global fans tuning in via official broadcasters.
All 13 members of K-pop group Seventeen have renewed their contracts with Pledis Entertainment for a second time, a rare move in the industry. The group cited their belief in achieving goals together and a shared desire to continue as a team.
A massive fire at a Bangkok pub early Monday killed at least 27 people and injured 63, with 22 in critical condition. The blaze broke out around midnight at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao in the Chatuchak district. The cause is under investigation, reviving concerns over fire safety in Thailand.
A massive fire at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak district early Monday killed at least 27 people and injured several others. The blaze broke out around midnight, with victims reportedly trapped in restrooms. An investigation into the cause and safety standards is underway, reviving concerns over past deadly nightclub fires in Thailand.
