PlayStation Boss Jim Ryan to Exit Sony After Almost 30 Years

Wow! Maren Morris is splitting from her husband Ryan Hurd!

husband Ryan Hurd have split after five years of marriage.The country singer, 33, filed for divorce on Oct. 2, noting that “irreconcilable differences” is why they decided to part ways, according to documents seen by Us Weekly.

Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd are going their separate ways.

After millions of viewers tuned in to watch Coronation Street villain Stephen Reid finally receive his just desserts at the end of this year’s Super Soap Week, a grisly end at the hands of Peter Barlow seemed to be exactly what the serial killer deserved. However, while Stephen’s death came as no surprise to many viewers, it did set in motion a chain of events that have seemingly sealed cobbles favourite Peter Barlow’s exit from the show.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Tom Oyer, senior vice president of member relations and awards at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, is exiting his post after 16 years, Variety has learned exclusively. On Friday, Oyer shared the news of his departure in a letter sent to colleagues and industry professionals. A beloved figure by Academy members and staffers, Oyer has made vital and notable contributions during his tenure.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Sony Pictures Entertainment has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing its Crunchyroll anime streaming service of illegally violating users’ privacy — and Crunchyroll users may be eligible to receive a piece of the $16 million settlement fund. The lawsuit, filed in September 2022, claimed that Sony and Crunchyroll violated the U.S.’s Video Privacy Protection Act by disclosing subscribers’ personally identifiable information to Meta’s Facebook and other third parties — without the users’ consent. Sony denied that the service violated any law.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor It’s not just X/Twitter: The European Union also has put Meta on notice about the urgent need to address a flood of misinformation about the Israel-Hamas conflict to remain in compliance with the EU’s Digital Services Act. In an Oct.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Google said it will no longer claim that YouTube TV is “$600 less than cable” in its advertising, after an industry ad-review board found the assertion was potentially misleading. The YouTube TV pricing claim, which had appeared in two of Google’s ads for the service, had been challenged by Charter Communications in a fast-track complaint submitted to the BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Agnes Chu is out at Condé Nast Entertainment, a little more than three years after the former Disney exec joined the media and publishing company. Chu had joined Condé Nast in September 2020 after 12 years at the Walt Disney Co., most recently as senior VP of content for Disney+.

Top Gear has been "axed after 46 years" on the air, it has been reported, as the BBC were forced to make a difficult decision over the hugely-popular show's future following Freddie Flintoff's crash last year.The devastating accident, which nearly led to cricket star and show favourite Freddie, 45, losing his life, saw him airlifted to hospital after suffering severe facial injuries and breaking his ribs. The smash took place while Freddie, who is said to have undergone a huge "ordeal" both physically and emotionally since the crash, was filming for the programme at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey, December 2022.

Roy Wood Jr., a correspondent on The Daily Show, is exiting after an 8 year tenure.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor MoffettNathanson, a leading Wall Street research outfit covering the media and communications sectors, is once again an independent entity. In December 2021, SVB Financial Group acquired New York-based MoffettNathanson, which was founded in 2013 by analysts Craig Moffett and Michael Nathanson. In March of this year, Silicon Valley Bank — part of SVB Financial Group — collapsed after a run on its assets, leading the parent company to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Netflix is gearing up to raise the prices of streaming plans without advertising “a few months” after the SAG-AFTRA actors strike is resolved, according to a new report. The streaming service is “discussing” raising prices in “several markets globally,” and likely will first increase fees in the U.S. and Canada, according to a Wall Street Journal report, citing anonymous sources.

The first celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing has been confirmed, following a shock dance off during Sunday's show. On Saturday, 30 September, the 15 stars of the series performed for the second time, but for the first time this year, the public could have their say through the vote.The scores were added to last week's scores, and it was delight for Layton Williams as he topped the leaderboard, but despair for Les Dennis as he finished bottom. It was then over to the public, and their votes meant that Les and his partner Nancy Xu would face Nikita Kanda and Gorka Márquez in the first dance off of the series.

A shaken Scots company boss received a threatening phone call less than 48 hours after one of his vehicles was firebombed.

Sony Group Corporation and Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) today announced that SIE President and CEO Jim Ryan has made the decision to retire in March 2024 after almost 30 years with the PlayStation business.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor MrBeast continues to rake it in. The YouTube mastermind who has orchestrated dozens of over-the-top stunts and big-money giveaways pulled in an estimated $82 million over the past year — more than twice the earnings any other internet creator, according to a new Forbes report.

Comedian Katherine Ryan has broken her silence since the recent allegations were made against Russell Brand. It comes as the comedian-turned-Hollywood-star Russell was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse.

Katherine Ryan has broken her silence for the first time since Russell Brand was accused of rape and sexual assault.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Disney is planning to super-size its theme parks and cruise lines business. The Walt Disney Co.