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North Korea executes citizens for watching Squid Game and listening to K-Pop
The consumption is widespread but clandestine.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 6, 2026
Media Roundup: Critic exits The Australian, India eyes age limits, TikTok rethinks artist pay, and what TV bosses watch
See the top industry stories trending today.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 6, 2026
Bezos slammed after The Washington Post cuts a third of its staff
The mass layoffs that are expected to decimate the sports team, local news and international coverage.
by Nama Winston – Feb 5, 2026
'Rebel' Adelaide writers' event set to feature Randa Abdel-Fattah
Former director of Adelaide Writers' Week, Louise Adler, will also appear.
by Nama Winston – Feb 5, 2026
Media Roundup: WAPO cuts bureaus, Regulators target X, Spotify taps Netflix, and Apple boosts safety
See the top industry stories trending today.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 5, 2026
Holly Valance slammed on air for using derogatory slur
The star then doubled-down refusing to apologise.
by Nama Winston – Feb 4, 2026
Bob Iger finally lets it go: Josh D’Amaro named Disney CEO
The House of Mouse has a new heir. D’Amaro takes the throne and Iger exits in March.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 4, 2026
Australian-born NBC Today host's mother feared abducted
It is believed the 84-year-old was taken against her will.
by Nama Winston – Feb 4, 2026
Media Roundup: French police vs X, Meta and crypto heat, Disney names D’Amaro, BBC promotes Frederick, and Valance TV backlash
See the top industry stories trending today.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 4, 2026
BBC review finds older women pushed off screen as men gain ‘gravitas’
It comes according to a major independent review into representation at the broadcaster.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 3, 2026
Vows vs vocals: MAFS flexes muscle in ratings opener
Nine’s drama juggernaut hits 2.8m reach to top Seven’s Idol in the first head-to-head clash.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 3, 2026
Trump says he'll sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys
'Get ready Noah, I'm going to have some fun with you!'
by Nama Winston – Feb 3, 2026
Nine shuts down Karl Stefanovic replacement rumours at Today
'Sarah and Karl continue to lead the incredible Today team in what will be a big year'.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 3, 2026
Seven sued as workplace injury dispute spills into court
He's arguing the network worsened the situation by reducing his duties and leaving him “distressed, upset and humiliated”.
by Nama Winston – Feb 3, 2026
Media Roundup: Seven sued over injury, Nine secrecy bid rejected, Ten and Wilkinson fight Lehrmann, Trump rages at Grammys, and Iger backs Disney IP
See the top industry stories trending today.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 3, 2026
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