Verizon Loses 81,000 Pay TV Subscribers, Media Unit Revenue Hit by Pandemic

Thanks to the pandemic, 2020 is a summer without a superhero movie. But a new documentary about the American Civil Liberties Union, The Fight, which Magnolia is releasing in theaters and on demand July 31, offers up a kind of alternative, a real-life Avengers starring a group of lovably nerdy civil rights attorneys.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentAfter canceling MipTV in April in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, Reed Midem will be hosting a hybrid physical edition of Mipcom, the international TV showcase, without exhibition stands. Named Mipcom Rendezvous, this year’s format will also see the launch of Mipcom Online +, a premium digital service which will run from Oct.

(Swim)suit up! With many of Us working from home this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic, getting outside for a little vitamin D while scrolling through emails has been a nice treat. And what better way to do it in attire that can take you from the beach to the boardroom? Meet MAI MIA, a multi-functional swimwear brand made with eco-friendly fabrics, loved by Olivia Culpo and more fashionistas.The reason the line’s bikinis are so versatile all comes down to how they double as layering staples that mix in perfectly with classic wardrobe pieces.“You can wear our suits by your pool, on your balcony, in your backyard, peeking out of your button-down on Zoom calls or sunbathing on your lunch break,” founder Soozie Heo exclusively

Vanderpump Rules fans might not be getting season 9 after Bravo axed multiple cast members from the show.“VPR’s chances of getting picked up are looking less likely,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. However, a second insider shares that that’s not the case and everything is just on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic — especially with restaurants closed.Vanderpump’s restaurant Villa Blanca announced that it would be closed “until further notice” amid the global health crisis.

official guidance has been updated to confirm Mr Hancock was wrong. It now states: "You can continue to meet in public outdoor spaces including outdoor seating or beer gardens in groups of no more than 6 people, unless the group includes only people from 2 households."Customers dining or drinking indoors will only be able to sit with people they live with, or members of their support bubble.Meeting up in private gardens is still banned - and new laws will be passed to enforce it.Police will be able to ask people meeting in private homes and gardens to disperse and issue fixed penalty notices starting at £100 - halving to £50 if paid in the first 14 days – and doubling for repeat offences.

JACQUELINE Jossa thinks spending time away from her family while battling bugs in the I'm A Celebrity jungle has made them stronger. The former EastEnders actress, 27, was crowned jungle queen in the 2019 series of the ITV reality show beating fellow finalist and Corrie actor Andy Whyment.

Dive right in! Like the weather, the Daily Star's FREE newsletter is a scorcherFormer president Bill Clinton, and husband to Hilary Clinton, once flew to Jeffrey Epstein's "orgy" island with "two young girls," bombshell Ghislaine Maxwell court documents have claimed.The news broke after historic court documents were unsealed by a New York court late on Thursday night.In the documents, Epstein's alleged sex victim, Virginia Giuffre (Roberts), said the former United States president visited Epstein's infamous private Caribbean Island.Giuffre was questioned by lawyer Jack Scarola, and was asked whether she had any "recollection" of Epstein telling her Bill "owes me favours."She answered: "Yes, I do."And added that: "It was a laugh though.

pandemic has been cited as a major factor behind the decision to slim down operations. Will Wright, partner at KPMG administrators, said: "In common with so many other companies across the leisure and casual dining industries, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Byron has been profound."After exploring a number of options to safeguard the future of the business and following a competitive sales process, this transaction ensures Byron will continue to have a presence on our high streets."It came as the company announced it was facing administration in June.

The ongoing debate about face masks has taken another turn in England, where they are now set to be made mandatory in cinemas as authorities attempt to hold back an anticipated second wave of COVID-19 infections. The ruling — announced Friday just as the country recorded 846 new cases, its highest number since June — is currently just a recommendation but will be legally enforced from August 8, and will also include other indoor venues such as museums, galleries and places of worship.

Cable operator Charter Communications, in which John Malone's Liberty Broadband owns a big stake, on Friday reported that it grew its pay TV subscribers in the second quarter when including customers on special COVID-19 offers and that its broadband user growth accelerated amid the coronavirus pandemic. It also more broadband users than in the year-ago period during what was the first quarter to be fully affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Alanis Morissette has enjoyed the "challenge" of how "dicey" her marriage has been during lockdown. The 'You Oughta Know' hitmaker - who has children Ever, nine, Onyx, four, and Winter, 11 months, with husband Mario 'Souleye' Treadway - admitted it hasn't been easy being confined together for so long during the coronavirus pandemic, but she and her spouse learn a lot from the "healing" they experience after conflict, so she doesn't mind the rows.

Zayn Malik has left fans worried after posting on Instagram for the first time in weeks - with a teary selfie.The 27-year-old was silent on the 10-year anniversary of One Direction earlier this month, leading many to think he had deleted social media. However, on Thursday evening he uploaded a close-up of his face with no caption.While some fans were happy to see his face again after so long, others were worried about his red eyes.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterVariety has promoted Angelique Jackson to film and media reporter. In her new role, Jackson will cover the major Hollywood studios and streaming services, as well as the indie film scene.

the new measures banning separate households meeting inside have not granted police officers extra powers to enter people’s homes without consent.

mmerdale as Kim Tate back in 1989, has spoken out about why she has stepped back from using social media on a daily basis.The ITV soap star went into detail about why she doesn't have the time for Twitter anymore.Claire has had a difficult time with vicious trolling and said it was never a problem when she first joined the soap."I think everyone in the public eye gets trolled, it seems to be the in thing these days," she stated."The first time I was in Emmerdale, we didn't have social media so it's a completely different world."The TV star went on to explain: "I came off Twitter because some of the comments got very personal and it's always age-related."I had messages calling me a 'wizened old woman'"."It's cruel and I don't think it helps

Boris Johnson today put his own brother, his former boss, a billionaire Tory donor, a former top aide and a Brexiteer cricketer in the House of Lords for life.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorThe Australian Government Friday unveiled a draft of the new mandatory code of conduct that would force tech giants Google and Facebook pay for news on their platforms.The document developed by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission will be open for public review through August 28 and go before Parliament for a vote shortly after. It has global implications for embattled publishers fighting for digital ad revenue.The news came as tech giant late Thursday solid quarterly earnings that showed their massive reach, revenue and deep pockets.

Pose, a show that was all but shut out during the earlier this week. (Billy Porter got a nod for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.) Wade took the opportunity to honor their daughter, Zaya.

The COVID-19 pandemic may have forced GLAAD to scrap in-person ceremonies in New York and Los Angeles for its 31st annual awards event but it couldn't stop the show. The media advocacy organization presented a virtual ceremony tonight on GLAAD's Facebook and YouTube accounts (a version will air on Logo Aug.

defend skin against UV rays. That being said, “while nicotinamide can help reduce the risk of UV-induced skin aging and skin cancer, it should not serve as your sole sun protective skincare product,” says , a dermatologist in Arlington, VA.

supports HTML5 videoKJ Apa has revealed he split his head open, revealing the news in the most casual way possible.The Riverdale star began his Instagram video by admiring himself in the camera with a filter he’d accidentally turned on, before adding: ‘I split my head open yesterday.Getting a little distracted, he pointed out: ‘Damn, I look good in this thing,’ before getting back to business.‘Okay, I don’t know if you guys can see that, right here… I have two stiches in there, middle stitches,’ he explained, before showing fans the back of his head and urging: ‘Check this out.’With the star providing literally no more information, we can only assume he’s okay, especially after he filmed himself playing a prank on some pals in a later video