2024 – Page 14

The Ticketmaster Data Breach May Be Just the Beginning

June 1, 2024 Michael Zotos 0

One of the biggest hacks of the year may have started to unfold. Late on Friday, embattled events business Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, confirmed it suffered a data breach after criminal hackers claimed to […]

Summer box office woes: Hollywood’s optimistic, but movie seats are still empty

May 31, 2024 Michael Zotos 0

Hollywood’s having a rough year. After a slower-than-usual spring, the film industry kicked off its summer blockbuster season by posting the lowest box office numbers for a Memorial Day Weekend in more than two decades […]

Ukrainian Model Says She’s Suing Cannes Film Festival After Security Guard Drama

May 31, 2024 Michael Zotos 0

A Ukrainian model says she’s gonna sue the Cannes Film Festival — threatening to file a lawsuit over her now-viral physical encounter with a security guard … yep, that same one. Sawa Pontyjska told BBC […]

Donatella Versace Gets Recognition From Italy’s President

May 31, 2024 Michael Zotos 0

Donatella Versace was presented the title of Grand Ufficiale dell’Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana in Milan on Friday. One of the country’s highest honors, the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic is bestowed […]

Tribeca to Screen AI-Generated Short Films Created by OpenAI’s Sora

May 31, 2024 Michael Zotos 0

Short films generated by artificial intelligence are popping up at more and more film festivals, and the largest event yet is dedicating an entire section to AI-generated movies. The 2024 Tribeca Festival announced Friday it […]

Calvin Klein Names a New Designer and Plans Runway Return

May 30, 2024 Michael Zotos 0

Calvin Klein, a brand that recently made waves with an ad campaign featuring the actor Jeremy Allen White in nothing but his underwear, is getting a little more buttoned up. On Thursday, it announced it […]

Motion Picture Academy Makes Big Executive Moves

May 29, 2024 Michael Zotos 0

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (AMPAS) continues to shuffle its organization chart. First, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has a new boss. Amy Homma replaces departing Director and President Jacqueline Stewart. […]

Dick’s Continues to Outpace Competition in First Quarter

May 29, 2024 Michael Zotos 0

Don’t tell Dick’s Sporting Goods that the activewear business is slowing down. The Pittsburgh-based retailer said customers are opening their wallets for more sneakers and athletic apparel as it reported first-quarter results that exceeded expectations. […]

Louis Vuitton Names Megan Grant President and CEO, Americas

May 29, 2024 Michael Zotos 0

Louis Vuitton has named a new president and chief executive officer of Americas. Megan Grant, who most recently helmed L’Oréal USA’s luxe division, will be taking the top slot, effective June 3. She will report […]

Boston Radio Host Mocks ‘Phony Hippie’ Bill Walton Day After Legend’s Death

May 29, 2024 Michael Zotos 0

Boston radio host Fred Toucher delivered the worst on-air eulogy ever, calling Bill Walton a “phony hippie” and making a joke about his death, just a day after the legendary hooper-turned-broadcaster passed away … and […]