Social media companies made $11 billion in US ad revenue from minors, Harvard study finds

Social media companies made  billion in US ad revenue from minors, Harvard study finds

Social media companies collectively made over $11 billion in U.S. advertising revenue from minors last year, according to a study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health published on Wednesday. The researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from … Read more

Comedian Tom Smothers, one half of the Smothers Brothers, dies at 86 – National

Comedian Tom Smothers, one half of the Smothers Brothers, dies at 86 – National

Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and ground-breaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86. The National Comedy Center, on behalf of his family, said in a statement Wednesday that Smothers died Tuesday at home in Santa Rosa, Calif., … Read more

Radio star Lauren Phillips shares major personal news after being axed for Kyle and Jackie O

Radio star Lauren Phillips shares major personal news after being axed for Kyle and Jackie O

Radio star Lauren Phillips has shared her family’s baby joy as they celebrate Christmas. The new arrival — a little girl for her brother Bo — comes after a difficult few months for the Melbourne-based KIIS FM personality, who was one half of the breakfast radio show Jase and Lauren. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Melbourne … Read more

Ariana Grande announces new album arriving in 2024, her first since 2020’s ‘Positions’

Ariana Grande announces new album arriving in 2024, her first since 2020’s ‘Positions’

Thank you, next: On Wednesday, Ariana Grande announced that she will release a new album in 2024. The two-time Grammy award winner teased the future full-length album on her Instagram page. It will be her seventh studio album and first since 2020’s “Positions.” “See you next year,” she wrote in the caption of the Instagram … Read more

Danny Masterson mugshot released as actor sent to California prison – National

Danny Masterson mugshot released as actor sent to California prison – National

By Staff The Associated Press Posted December 27, 2023 6:40 pm Updated December 27, 2023 7:19 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson has been sent to a California state prison to serve his sentence for two rape convictions. Authorities said Wednesday that the 47-year-old Masterson has … Read more

Emma Heming Willis shares heartbreaking update on anniversary with husband Bruce Willis

Emma Heming Willis shares heartbreaking update on anniversary with husband Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming Willis has opened up about her state of mind this Christmas period, which has coincided with the couple’s 16th anniversary. It’s understood the health of her husband, who is battling frontotemporal dementia (FTD), has deteriorated significantly in recent weeks. “How do I really feel about today? Well, how do I … Read more

Shakira’s hometown unveils a giant statue of the beloved Colombian pop star

Shakira’s hometown unveils a giant statue of the beloved Colombian pop star

BOGOTA, Colombia — Pop star Shakira was immortalized in her Colombian hometown of Barranquilla, where officials unveiled a giant bronze statue of the music diva known around the world for her catchy tunes and exhilarating moves. The six-meter (20-feet) tall monument depicts the multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy winner in one of her famous belly … Read more

Fans spot sweet detail in Farmer Wants a Wife star Brad Jones’ baby post

Fans spot sweet detail in Farmer Wants a Wife star Brad Jones’ baby post

Farmer Wants a Wife stars Brad Jones and Clare Hockings have rung in their first Christmas as a family of three. Weeks after welcoming their son Roy, the new parents have much to be grateful for. The young family smiled in front of their Christmas tree with Brad holding his son. Watch Farmer Wants a … Read more

Where to travel in 2024? Here are five spots to avoid crowds

Where to travel in 2024? Here are five spots to avoid crowds

Tired of the usual sights or craving a break from the travel herd? These five travel spots may be the getaway you’re looking for. Adventure travel company Intrepid Travel’s new “Not Hot” list is out — spotlighting overlooked travel spots around the world. The company’s annual list attempts to combat overtourism by helping travelers “beat … Read more

Amazon Prime ads on movies and TV shows will begin in late January

Amazon Prime ads on movies and TV shows will begin in late January

If you are an Amazon Prime Video user, get ready to see ads on movies and TV shows starting next month. Prime will include ads beginning on Jan. 29, the company said in an email to U.S. members this week, setting a date for an announcement it made back in September. Prime members who want … Read more