K.J. Yossman The Eurovision Song Contest 2022 delivered stellar ratings, with 161 million viewers watching the three live shows (the first and second semi final and the grand final) in Turin, Italy just over ten days ago.According to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which hosts the annual concert, the grand final viewing share on Saturday May 14 rose by three percentage points from 2021, to a total of 43.3% across 34 markets.The coveted 15-24 year-old demographic was also up by three percentage points for the final, with a total of 56.2%.Across Europe, individual territories also reported a ratings spike, with the U.K.
Stocks Plunge As Interest Rates Rise; Tech, Showbiz Shares Pummeled, Outlier Twitter Posts Gains
05.05.2022 - 23:51 / deadline.com
Most stocks and sectors closed down Thursday in a massive and broad market selloff that thrashed media and tech shares from big showbiz conglomerates to Amazon, Apple and Meta to Roku, Endeavor, Cinemark and the New York Times.
With the trading day done, the Dow 30 is down more than 3% having shed over 1,100 points (and more than 1,200 at its day low). The Nasdaq was the hardest hit, off 5%, with the S&P 500 and Russell 2000 lower by, respectively, 3.6% and 4.87%. Stocks and bonds were both lower.
Markets have been highly volatile. Yesterday, major indexes rallied strongly as the Federal Reserve announced a half percentage point hike in interest rates — the biggest in two decades — to curb runaway inflation that had hit highs not seen since been 1981. Inflation, along with the Russia-Ukraine War, supply-chain issues and lingering Covid have whipsawed investor sentiment this year in recent weeks.
Today the market’s euphoria was replaced by fear. Fed chief Jerome Powell must be extremely deft to juggle interest rate hikes, which cool the economy off, with the risk of recession. Earnings season is also under way with mixed numbers coming from across sectors, including media.
In a day of more than ten to one declining to advancing stocks, tech was routed. Snap plunged nearly 10%. Netflix and Amazon fell 8%, Roku and Meta 7%, Apple was off 6%, Google 5%.
In media Endeavor fell 8%. AMC Networks, which reported earnings this morning, dropped 6%, as did Dish. AMC and Cinemark dropped by more than 6%.
Bigger cap names help up the best. Warner Bros. Discovery closed down 4%; Disney and Comcast were both off 3%, Fox and Paramount by less than 2%.
Etsy plunged 17%, eBay 12%. The New York Times fell 9%.
Outliers included Charter, which
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24.05.2022 / 15:51
Energy price cap to rise by £830 to £2,800 in October, Ofgem chief warns
Energy bills could sky-rocketto £2,800 in October for millions of households, the energy regulator Ofgem has warned.
deadline.com
22.05.2022 / 10:25
How Ukrainian Filmmakers In Cannes Are Making Their Voices Heard: “We Have To Speak Loudly Through Cinema”
Ukrainian filmmakers are here in Cannes and, in the words of poet Dylan Thomas, they will not go gentle. While some are here to promote films screening here in Cannes, many are here to drum up support for their country and ensure that their voices are not forgotten as media headlines about the Russian invasion begin to diminish.
deadline.com
20.05.2022 / 22:27
‘FBI: International’: Luke Kleintank Teases Dangerous Season 1 Finale; Shares Update On Tank
EXCLUSIVE: CBS’ is gearing up for an explosive Season 1 finale on May 24, and series star Luke Kleintank is teasing what’s ahead.
deadline.com
19.05.2022 / 00:25
Stocks Sink As Market Woes Hit Showbiz Shares; S&P Falls Most Since June 2020 & Dow Sheds 1,100 Points
Media shares felt the pain as markets swooned Wednesday with glum earnings and outlooks from major retailers reflecting broader economic woes.
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17.05.2022 / 21:45
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Gives Emotional Cannes Opening Night Speech: ‘The Dictator Will Lose’
Volodymyr Zelenskyy outshone all of the stars at the Cannes Film Festival after he addressed the opening night crowd of actors and filmmakers, delivering an emotional plea on behalf of his war-torn country. Appearing via video, Zelenskyy had festival-goers dabbing their eyes.“We continue fighting,” Zelenskyy said.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
16.05.2022 / 17:43
Cost of living crisis: Greggs warns prices of pasties and bakes will rise
Bakery chain Greggs has announced it is forced to increase prices of popular breakfast items due to inflation. The company said it was planning on implementing the changes "soon" with product prices set to increase by up to 10p.
msn.com
16.05.2022 / 08:50
Amanda Bynes denies posting nude photo online
Video: Amanda Seyfried looks back on 'Mean Girls' red carpet outfits (Indy 100)Shaquille O'Neal slams critics of Tom Brady's Fox contractAmber Heard accused of inspiring Snapchat's crying face filter: 'They are killing . . .
nme.com
15.05.2022 / 11:57
Post Malone joined by Fleet Foxes and Roddy Ricch for ‘Saturday Night Live’ performance
Post Malone was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live last night (May 14) and was joined by Fleet Foxes and Roddy Ricch – watch the performances below.During the Selena Gomez-hosted episode, the rapper performed recent Ricch collaboration ‘Cooped Up’ and unreleased song ‘Love/Hate Letter To Alcohol’, both taken from upcoming album ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’.For ‘Cooped Up’, Ricch joined Posty on a stage backed by candlelight, while on ‘Love/Hate Letter To Alcohol’, the members of Fleet Foxes formed a semi-circle around the rapper and provided choral backing vocals.Post Malone is a longtime fan of the band, and ‘Love/Hate Letter To Alcohol was recently teased by the rapper as featuring Fleet Foxes frontman Robin Pecknold. “He’s the most beautiful fucking vocalist, the most epic fucking guy,” Post said.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
11.05.2022 / 08:59
Girl, 9, so traumatised by war she didn't speak for almost five weeks now living in Greater Manchester
A nine-year-old Ukrainian refugee was so traumatised by war that she didn't speak for more than a month. Milana Pankevych was stunned into silence for almost five weeks after Russia invaded her homeland.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
10.05.2022 / 19:49
Aleks Zinchenko shares heartwarming post about inviting Ukrainian refugee to Man City training
Oleksandr Zinchenko has shared a heartwarming Instagram post regarding a Ukrainian refugee that he invited to train at the Manchester City Football Academy last week.
deadline.com
09.05.2022 / 14:59
Russian TV Schedules Hacked With “No To War” Message Ahead Of Vladimir Putin Speech – Reports
As Russian president Vladimir Putin was preparing to address the nation Monday morning during the annual Victory Day parade commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, local television menus were reportedly hacked with program descriptions on smart TVs replaced by a message reading, “The blood of thousands of Ukrainians and hundreds of murdered children is on your hands. TV and the authorities are lying. No to war.”
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
05.05.2022 / 15:35
Interest rates soars to 13-year high as Bank of England warns energy bills will soon hit £2,800
The Bank of England has issued a dire warning for millions across the UK after hiking interest rates to its highest levels for over a decade.
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03.05.2022 / 20:07
Elon Musk Defends His Decision to Buy Twitter: I Want to ‘Do Good for the Future of Humanity’
The method behind the mega-purchase. Elon Musk made headlines around the world when he bought Twitter — and now he’s explaining why he did it.
deadline.com
30.04.2022 / 06:41
Bill Maher Claims Twitter Has Failed In A ‘Real Time’ Take On The Big Elon Musk Sale
Elon Musk has an agreement to buy Twitter. But no one can agree on what that means, and Bill Maher’s HBO show Real Time spent a good portion of Friday’s run trying to make sense of it.
deadline.com
29.04.2022 / 01:27
Imax Creates Internal ‘Avatar’ Task Force To Capitalize On Dec. Release; Takes $7M Provision For “Uncertainty” In Russia
Big-screen pioneer Imax said it recorded a net non-cash provision of $6.9 million, or $0.12 per share, due to an increase in reserves given the uncertainty of collecting receivables in Russia. With the Russia-Ukraine war ongoing, sanctions and boycotts underway include all major studios pulling releases from Russia.