Marketers are pouring billions into AI creators and avatars. Joe Ciarallo, who runs communications at Synthesia, says firms like NBCUniversal use AI clones. Eve Lee, founder of social media agency Source Material, warns AI influencers are a “race to the bottom.” Marketers are pouring billions into avatars. Over the last year, CMOs have spent nearly $1.4 billion on AI creators. By 2030, it’s estimated that the market will be worth tens of billions. “‘AI marketing’ line items didn’t exist on the P&L a year ago,” Zuhair Lakhani, founder of the a16z-backed AI marketing startup Doublespeed, told me. “Every company that…
The Mets bullpen is such a mess, they can’t even decide who’s pitching. Instead of Devin Williams — who’s already had enough problems settling in as the closer — starting the top of the ninth with a three-run lead, he was forced to turn around and head back to the…
Matlock‘s Jason Ritter teased how the hit series will change after the season 2 finale ended on a surprising note, which included multiple arrests. During the Thursday, April 23, episode of the hit CBS series, Matty (Kathy Bates) and Olympia (Skye P. Marshall) briefly thought all hope was lost when…
President Trump on Friday called for the 2020 election to be “permanently wiped from the books” if the Southern Poverty Law Center is convicted of making fraudulent payments totaling $3 million to members of white supremacist groups the organization claimed to fight. “The Southern Poverty Law Center, one of the…
President Donald Trump said he would impose tariffs on Britain if Prime Minister Keir Starmer does not drop the digital service tax, The Telegraph reported on Friday, citing an interview with the president. Trump told The Telegraph he would “put a big tariff on the UK” if it did not…
WASHINGTON — Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei hasn’t released an audio or video message since assuming power because his face was badly burned in Israeli airstrikes on Feb, 28, according to a report — as President Trump says peace talks are inhibited by a lack of clear leadership in Tehran.…
ATLANTA — On his long list of things he believed went wrong, Mike Brown included the officiating. When asked about the Hawks’ ability to close out on 3-point shooters after the Knicks’ 109-108 Game 3 loss at State Farm Arena, Brown explained how he wanted his players to drive past…
Netflix could have a crossover hit on their hands with Running Point and Emily in Paris. During the season 2 finale of Running Point, which premiered on Thursday, April 23, Jackie (Fabrizio Guido) was offered the chance to go to Europe over the summer for a work opportunity. He wasn’t…
The CEO of a California hospice advocacy group told congressional lawmakers Tuesday that fraud in the industry is flourishing across the state, questioning how numerous fraudulent providers can continue to operate under the nose of regulators. Sheila Clark, the president and CEO of the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association (CHAPCA) —…
It’s a take-no-prisoners mentality for former NYPD captain and new Hofstra softball coach Susan Cassidy-Lyke. The devout Catholic, who had a priest bless her new office, is a godsend to the program, which is enjoying an 18-3 conference record — 26-19 overall — in her first season. “Starting in the…
NFL insider Dianna Russini once interviewed New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel about his wife, Jennifer Vrabel, prior to their ongoing scandal. “Your wife is a superb athlete,” Russini, 43, told Mike, 50, in a resurfaced clip from The Athletic, before the coach corrected her, “I would say, [Jen] used…
California could be on the verge of punching itself in the … pocketbook. A proposed wealth tax on billionaires would not only drive California’s richest residents out of the state, but it could also result in a loss of state tax revenue up to $4.5 billion annually, according to a…
Thursday night was supposed to be one of joy and merriment for the Rams. Armed with arguably the best roster in football and viewed as legitimate Super Bowl contenders, having the 13th overall pick in the NFL draft presented LA with a unique opportunity. They had the ability to draft…
Here’s a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on April 22, 2026. Here are key takeaways: • Vrabel-Russini photos: New photos published by Page Six appear to show New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini kissing…
WASHINGTON — President Trump said Thursday afternoon that he plans to resume bombing Iran if there’s no peace deal — arguing that Tehran, and not the US, is under pressure due to his blockade of oil exports. “If they don’t want to make a deal, then I’ll finish it up…
ATLANTA — Mike Brown did the most logical thing in the world. There were 12.5 seconds left in a basketball game the Knicks had been desperately trying to steal for an hour. The Knicks had the ball. They have Jalen Brunson on the team. There is only one choice here.…
On one of the most important nights for the NFL, an insider made a blunder. Leading into the sixth pick of the draft on Thursday in Pittsburgh, NFL insider Josina Anderson shared on X that she was told the Commanders were selecting Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles. However, the Chiefs…
Jack Nicholson‘s daughter is giving fans a rare glimpse of the actor in celebration of his 89th birthday. While commemorating Jack’s birthday on Thursday, April 23, Lorraine Nicholson shared a throwback image via her Instagram Story of the Oscar winner, writing, “89?” In a separate picture, Jack could be seen…
operation to capture Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro to place winning bets on Polymarket and pocket more than $400,000. Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke was directly involved in the “planning and execution” of Operation Absolute Resolve — the dangerous Jan. 3 special forces raid on Maduro’s compound in Caracas — and had access…
Break up the Mets. After snapping their longest streak in more than two decades, the Mets won their second straight game Thursday, beating Minnesota 10-8 on Thursday, at Citi Field. The victory came as they barely avoided another gruesome defeat — twice. But after Huascar Brazobán gave up a crushing,…
Dancing With the Stars’ Lindsay Arnold and husband Sam Cusick may not be expanding their family further after the arrival of baby No. 3. “Raise your hand if you are going to be a first time boy mom in less than seven weeks and you have absolutely nothing prepared as…
Bar creeps, beware — California isn’t stopping in its efforts to combat spiked drinks. A bill aimed at protecting people from being “roofied” in bars and nightclubs cleared the state Assembly floor with unanimous support Thursday, advancing a proposal that would make existing safety requirements permanent. AB 1982, introduced by…
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani blasted the blockbuster Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger as a direct threat to jobs and consumers — this as WBD shareholders overwhelmingly approved the tie-up on Thursday. “This merger is bad for New Yorkers three times over,” Mamdani wrote Thursday morning on X as shareholders…
PITTSBURGH — The Rams have found their potential quarterback of the future. Potentially. In a draft night stunner, they selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the NFL draft. In doing so, they preemptively addressed the looming need to replace Matthew Stafford. The 38-year-old Stafford is…
Asa Ellerup once insisted her husband was innocent. Then her ex-husband, Rex Heuermann, confessed — to her face — that he killed eight women. The journey from fierce defender to reluctant believer played out across Peacock’s docuseries The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets, which concluded with its fourth and…
The US is ramping up its minesweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz — after US officials reportedly found that Iran had dropped more mines in the narrow oil chokepoint, which has been effectively shut down for weeks. “Our mine ‘sweepers’ are clearing the Strait right now,” President Trump wrote…
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan late Thursday announced stunning charges against an Army officer who allegedly traded on classified info involving the US military operation to capture former Venezuelan strong man Nicolás Maduro – netting $400,000. Meanwhile, the Securities and Exchange Commission has taken a much quieter approach to a surge…
The Yankees are outspending and outthinking the Red Sox. Last winter, they signed free agent left-hander Max Fried to a record $218 million, eight-year deal right after “saving” $760M on Juan Soto. That beat the Red Sox, who “stopped” at $190M, and the Rangers, also at $190M. What really has…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! It takes a lot to distract Us from a pricy piece of diamond jewelry, but Gabrielle Union managed to do it. When she stepped out to celebrate Tiffany & Co’s launch of…
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and her team are coming back from Washington, D.C. with more than just a beaming photo next to President Donald Trump, also hauling away some of his “Make America Great Again” merchandise. Mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, who is running as an independent, shared photos Wednesday…
Nike said Thursday it is laying off about 1,400 global operations employees in an effort to streamline workflows as the struggling sportswear company fights through a years-long sales slump. In a memo to employees on Thursday, Chief Operating Officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy said Nike would reduce headcount mainly in North America and Europe, and…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is asking investors to take a leap of faith on his costly bets in self-driving technology and humanoid robots that have yet to generate meaningful revenue. It raises a key question for investors: whether Tesla’s rising spending can be justified without the kind of established, high-margin cash engines…
The theme of St. John’s offseason has been experience. The Johnnies have prioritized older players, a trend that continued on Thursday. Avery Brown, a senior point guard from Columbia, committed to Rick Pitino and Co. after an official visit. He had visits scheduled with Boston College and BYU, but loved…
The Summer House season 10 reunion is sure to be a memorable one amid costars Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s romance — and the fallout that has followed. “It was never our intention to purposely hide anything. Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being…
A group of Republican and Democratic state lawmakers are demanding California’s energy authorities comply with overdue action to address the state’s ongoing gas crisis. In a letter sent Wednesday to the California Energy Commission, lawmakers blasted the commission for not providing information on the fuel situation or a framework for…
Lululemon Athletica’s shares are swooning after the leggings maker this week named a new chief executive who investors say doesn’t have the chops to solve the struggling company’s problems. Lululemon’s shares were down by as much as 12% late Thursday morning after it named Nike veteran Heidi O’Neill as new…
Buyers scooping up coveted Anthropic shares have vaulted the AI giant’s valuation on some trading platforms to $1 trillion – eclipsing OpenAI’s market capitalization by over $100 billion in a sea change in the AI race. The investor scramble has ratcheted up in recent weeks, tech financiers told The Post…
There hasn’t been an official update on the timeline for Luka Doncic’s return to the court — but there was an encouraging sign before the Lakers traveled to Houston. Doncic was seen going through light shooting drills with assistant coach Greg St. Jean and head video coordinator Michael Wexler after…
Storage Wars alum Darrell Sheets confronted alleged cyberbullies in the weeks before his death at 67. “I have been hacked by a very evil person,” Sheets wrote via Facebook on March 9. “The clown. [The posts] are not done by me, they are being done by … very evil people.…
The debate last night for California’s governor’s race may have given progressive billionaire Tom Steyer an edge, according to traders — while a once-surging candidate could face a drop-off. The roughly hour-and-half-long debate was the first one after former congressman Eric Swalwell dropped his bid due to sexual assault allegations.…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan for a city-owned grocery market in East Harlem’s La Marqueta has a deeper problem than the absurdity of spending $30 million to launch a mere 9,000-square-foot store that won’t open until 2029. His claim that the neighborhood lacks cheaper food than the citywide average — the…
Mystery Polymarket traders raked in huge profits after correctly predicting an unusual temperature spike at a weather station in Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, prompting French officials to launch an investigation into suspected tampering. Polymarket, a leading prediction market, allows users to place bets on the maximum temperature based on readings…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first-ever gene therapy for inherited deafness.The therapy, called Otarmeni, is approved to treat a form of hearing loss caused by mutations in the OTOF gene, which codes for a protein called otoferlin. Cells in the inner ear need otoferlin to…
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