FX and The New York Times Announce Elon Musk Exposé Documentary (TV News Roundup)

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorDevin Nunes, the former congressman who is now CEO of Donald Trump’s social-media rival to Twitter, claimed that his new boss “encouraged” tech mogul Elon Musk to acquire Twitter, to “take on these tech tyrants.”Musk says that’s false.“I’ve had no communication, directly or indirectly, with Trump, who has publicly stated that he will be exclusively on Truth Social,” Musk tweeted Friday, replying to a New York Post article about Nunes’ claims.In an appearance Wednesday on Fox Business Network’s “Varney & Co,” Nunes said, “President Trump, basically before Elon Musk bought it, actually said to go and buy it because the goal of our company is really to build a community where people are in a family-friendly, safe environment.” Nunes added, “we encouraged Elon Musk to buy” Twitter, because “someone has to take on these tech tyrants… Donald Trump wanted to make sure that the American people got their voice back and that the internet was open and that’s what we are doing.” Nunes, who is CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group, once sued Twitter, seeking $250 million in damages, alleging in part he was defamed by anonymous parody accounts “Devin Nunes’ Mom” and “Devin Nunes’ Cow.” A judge threw out the case.Musk has said he’s primarily interested in protecting “free speech” on Twitter, and he has criticized the company for allegedly having a left-leaning political bias. That stance has led right-wingers — who have long alleged Twitter (and other internet platforms) somehow stifle conservative viewpoints — to champion Musk’s $44 billion bid for Twitter.Twitter permanently banned Trump shortly after the Jan.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefSpotify CEO Daniel Ek revealed that he is putting his money where his mouth is, releasing a Twitter message announcing that he will invest $50 million in the music streaming company.“I’ve always been vocal about my strong belief in Spotify and what we are building. So I am putting that belief into action this week by investing $50M in $SPOT.

As Elon Musk makes headlines with his machinations to purchase Twitter, venerable British broadcaster BBC has announced plans to produce a docuseries about the controversial tech billionaire.

the comedian was attacked on stage.Chappelle, 48, was performing at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Tuesday night as part of the Netflix Is A Joke festival when he was ‘tackled’ and sent ‘flying in the air’, according to a witness.Isaiah Lee, 23, has been charged on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and taken into custody.Billionaire Musk appeared stony-faced as he was photographed exiting the venue, having been sat in the front row of the gig alongside the likes of P Diddy.The Tesla CEO, who was dressed in a t-shirt, was pictured behind security as he made his way out of the site.The shocking incident happened as Chappelle was closing the show and thanking the comedians who had performed before him, including Chris Rock, Leslie Jones, and Jon Stewart.A spokeswoman for the Hollywood Bowl said an investigation had been launched into the incident.Chappelle is refusing to allow an attack on him to overshadow ‘the magic of the historic moment’ after setting record-breaking sales for a comedian at the venue, a spokesperson said.‘Dave Chappelle celebrated four nights of comedy and music, setting record-breaking sales for a comedian at the Hollywood Bowl,’ his rep said.‘This run ties Chappelle with Monty Python for the most headlined shows by any comedian at the Hollywood Bowl, reaching 70,000 fans of diverse backgrounds during the first Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival, and he refuses to allow last night’s incident to overshadow the magic of this historic moment.’An LAPD spokeswoman revealed that the suspect had brandished a replica handgun and pointed it at Chappelle.‘He was taken into custody and was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon,’ they said.The fracas came after Chris Rock was slapped by Will Smith

The 2022 Met Gala raised a record $17.4 million, museum officials said Tuesday.  The annual fundraising gala was held on the first Monday in May in New York City this year, as is tradition.This is the first time it has been held on its regularly scheduled date after nearly two years of a pandemic hiatus.  This year's theme was "In America: An Anthology of Fashion," the second installment of a two-part series paying homage to American stylists and designers.The approximately 400 celebrities and personalities in attendance were asked to abide by the "gilded glamour" dress code.  Kylie Jenner, Kris Jenner, Khloé Kardashian and Kim Kardashian attend The 2022 Met Gala. (Kevin Mazur Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue) Most recognizable attendees included Elon Musk, Hillary Clinton, the Kardashian-Jenner family and Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, who served as hosting co-chairs.  The first installment of the Met Gala — "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion" — was held in September 2021.The galas brought in approximately $33.7 million, according to the museum.

EXCLUSIVE: The BBC has greenlit a landmark documentary series on Elon Musk from Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story producer 72 Films, Deadline can reveal.

What a week for Madonna fans. After the star performed her Music and Medellín medley live with Maluma last weekend, she's now announced details of her new remix album Finally Enough Love.

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson were spotted engaged in a conversation with Tesla boss Elon Musk at the 2022 Met Gala.The 41 year old mum-of-four, who stole the show in Marilyn Monroe's iconic gold $3million dress at the event, appeared to be grilling the South African native, who has been in the headlines recently after making the controversial move to buy social media giant Twitter. Pictured gesturing and animated as she spoke about something serious to the billionaire SpaceX founder, Kim seemed to be doing most of the talking.

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.

Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez has pleaded with Elon Musk to give him his verified blue tick back on Twitter.

Robots that look and act human are one of those things – like flying cars and the “new Concorde” – that scientists keep promising are coming any day now.But according to Tesla boss Elon Musk, his humanoid robot, Optimus, is coming soon – and it might also contain the first true Artificial Intelligence.“Tesla AI might play a role in AGI,” the multi-billionaire tweeted, “given that it trains against the outside world, especially with the advent of Optimus.”He appears to be saying there that because Tesla’s intelligence algorithm “learns” in the same way as current AI systems, but will be walking around the real world inside the 5’8” humanoid frame of Optimus it stands a good chance of becoming an Artificial General Intelligence – operating independently an improvising solutions in the same way humans do.When one fan responded that a humanoid Artificial General Intelligence could give rise to Terminator-type artificial lifeforms that might one day wage war on humanity Musk responded that Tesla will do its “best” to keep the system in check.Musk has already warned that AI will replace human workers and suggested that there’s a danger that a future AI could decide that the Earth no longer needs humans at all.“We should be concerned about where AI is going,” he told Business Insider. “The people I see being the most wrong about AI are the ones who are very smart, because they can’t imagine that a computer could be way smarter than them.

Britney Spears has shared a video of her leading a dance recital in 2018, which she claims was three months before her dad had her admitted to a mental health facility. The singer, 40, shared a clip of her leading a group of topless male dancers in a routine that she had choreographed, which is believed to be around the time she was on tour or rehearsing for her Las Vegas residency. She told her followers: ‘This is from 4 years ago… three months before my dad sent me to that place!!! ‘No lie… even though I taught this routine I messed up like crazy because there were new dancers that were way bigger than me and I got way too excited!!! ‘Psss on my break I guess it’s a good time to REFLECT.’Britney, who is pregnant with her third child, her first with fiancé Sam Asghari, 28, had spoken about the situation in her testimony in June 2021, while petitioning to get her conservatorship rule lifted after 13 years. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoShe had told the court that she was made to enter a mental health facility and take medication after refusing to continue with her Las Vegas residency, despite being ludic in rehearsals around her dancers and crew. Britney told the court at the time that she was ‘forced’ to tour in 2018, adding: ‘When I came off that tour, a new show in Las Vegas was supposed to take place. ‘I started rehearsing early, but it was hard because I’d been doing Vegas for four years and I needed a break in between. But no, I was told this is the timeline and this is how it’s going to go. ‘I rehearsed four days a week.

Met Gala fans have praised Cara Delevingne after she turned up at this year's event semi-nude. The British model, actress and singer undoubtedly wore the most eye-catching outfit of the night at the star-studded red carpet event.

Kim Kardashian and her boyfriend Pete Davidson took the opportunity to catch up with billionaire Elon Musk at the 2022 Met Gala on Monday.The 41-year-old Kardashians star and the 28-year-old SNL fixture were seen chatting with the Tesla founder and her mother Kris Jenner's boyfriend Corey Gamble after walking the red carpet at the event in Manhattan.Although Kim appeared to be wearing the same dress worn worn nearly 60 years earlier by Marilyn Monroe, she changed into a replica of the iconic outfit once inside the event so as to preserve the timeless treasure. Rubbing elbows: Kim Kardashian, 41, and beau Pete Davidson, 28, were spotted chatting with Elon Musk, 50, inside the Met Gala on Monday in New York City Swapped-out dress: The billionaires were also seen conversing with Kris Jenner's boyfriend Corey Gamble.

Elon Musk brought a very special lady to this year's Met Gala — his mom, Maye Musk, and the pair seemed to have a great time at the star-studded celebration of fashion.This year's Met Gala accompanies the second part of the Costume Institute's exhibition, «In America: An Anthology of Fashion,» with the controversial theme «Gilded Glamour and White Tie.» The concept is a homage to the United States' Gilded Age, an era of immense economic growth and major industrialization, as well as massive income inequality, political upheaval, and post-Civil War racism.Musk himself has been at the center of some controversy recently and has faced criticism for his $44 billion purchase of Twitter, with critics chastising him for not spending that money on philanthropic efforts.Speaking with ET's Rachel Smith on the carpet the the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday, Musk defended the acquisition, arguing, «I do a lot of things philanthropically.»«Really, my companies are intended to do good for the future of humanity,» he continued. «With Tesla trying to accelerate the advances in sustainable transport and energy and SpaceX is um providing internet to the lesser [served] people of the world.»«We are able to help Ukraine with the Starlink terminals and give connectivity, particularly in some of the hardest hit areas,» Musk added.

Grimes called out Twitter’s “issues with public mental health” just days after her on-and-off again boyfriend Elon Musk announced he’d reached a deal to purchase the social media platform for $44bn. Canadian singer Grimes speaks with MIT podcast host Lex Fridman on his show, Lex Fridman Podcast.

Grimes is a frequent Twitter user but has said the social media site has ‘issues with public mental health’, just as her ex-boyfriend Elon Musk made his bid to buy the platform.  It was announced last month that Tesla founder Musk, 50, had reached an agreement with Twitter to buy the platform for $44billion (£3.

Twitter by tech billionaire Elon Musk.The Tesla founder has put in an offer to buy the social media platform for a price in the region of £34 bullion.Elon Musk is worth around £214 billion, making him the world's richest man. Under his ownership, Twitter will become a private company.He has confirmed that the site will continue to be a platform for free speech.Many users of the site have expressed their concerns, including actress Cate Blanchett who has offered a stark warning.Cate, 52, called the takeover "dangerous".The actress spoke to Variety about the subject, saying: "It's dangerous.

Dolly Parton has seemingly backtracked on turning down a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, explaining that she thought the honour was just for ‘people in rock music’.Last month, the Jolene singer took her fans by surprise when she rejected the chance to receive the prestigious recognition after receiving a nomination.At the time, the 76-year-old explained that she didn’t feel that she’d ‘earned’ the place, writing in a statement: ‘I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out.’However, after learning that it isn’t just rock musicians who can be inducted into the Hall of Fame – with previous inductees including Madonna, Janet Jackson and Jay-Z – she admitted that she had changed her tune.While speaking to NPR, she was asked what she would do if she were still to be inducted, despite her prior refusal.‘Well, I’ll accept gracefully. I would just say thanks and I’ll accept it because the fans vote,’ she said.‘But when I said that, it was always my belief that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was for the people in rock music, and I have found out lately that it’s not necessarily that.

Johnny Depp's $50 million defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard continues, sources have claimed that both Elon Musk and James Franco - originally named by Amber's legal team as potential witnesses - will not be appearing at court.

Tesla stock has reversed its slump after Elon Musk said he is finished selling stock in the electric vehicle firm he runs as CEO in order to fund his pending $44 billion acquisition of Twitter.