The Academy Awards are nothing like they used to be. With declining ratings due to a host of factors including fewer people watching cable, the insertion of politics, a tendency to be overly PC, and a host of films most audience members haven’t seen, there’s a ton of discussion surrounding whether The Oscars should even still exist. Yet, there’s still a passion for what The Oscars used to be and every new host clearly has the wish to revamp the show and make it popular again. Radio legend Howard Stern speaks about the need for changes to The Oscars yearly. Stern’s also had nearly every beloved Oscars host on his show to discuss what it’s really like hosting. Given Stern’s propensity to get his interview subjects to open up, it’s no surprise that these hosts (which include his… Source link
Read More »Online education platform Kajabi helps creators earn money for sharing their expertise
Kajabi, the video education and web hosting platform for content creators to sell, manage and market online courses, announced today that its 60,000 creators earned a combined $5 billion in lifetime gross merchandising value (GMV). The company claims that its GMV has increased by 528% since 2019 and more than doubled since the end of 2021. The $5 billion figure is a significant jump from March 2020, when Kajabi had over $1 billion in creator revenue, former chief marketing officer Orlando Baeza previously told TechCrunch. Founded in 2010 by Kenny Rueter and Travis Rosser, Kajabi gives “How to,” Do-it-Yourself (DIY) and other knowledgeable content creators the ability to monetize their online courses and other digital products like virtual meetups, coaching programs, membership… Source link
Read More »Mental Health Startup Shared Patient Data With Google, Facebook, Meta
A telehealth startup that gained popularity during the pandemic has said it shared private patient data with tech giants Google, Meta, and TikTok for years. As reported by TechCrunch(Opens in a new window), Cerebral, which is used by millions of people to search for therapy or mental health services, said it disclosed data collected from its online mental health self-assessment with third-party advertisers, as well as big tech. The data was shared via tracking pixels, custom-built code that Meta, TikTok, and Google allow developers to embed in their apps and websites. As The Verge notes(Opens in a new window), Meta’s tracking pixel for instance can collect data about a user’s activity on a given app or website after an ad is clicked on the platform. Information is then tracked in… Source link
Read More »Laverne Cox Pops at Oscars 2023 In Vera Wang Gown & Pointy Pumps – Footwear News
Laverne Cox has hit the red carpet at the annual 2023 Oscars in Los Angeles, where she’s hosting “E! Live From the Red Carpet.” The two-time SAG Award winner popped in a striking gown featuring a dramatic aqua train, a custom look courtesy of Vera Wang. The design featured a light brown bustier style bodice with draped electric blue overlays and a black satin skirt and partially attached black sleeves. She accessorized with dangly Hanut Singh earrings with blue gems that seamlessly matched her glamorous dress. Laverne Cox wears an electric blue dress featuring brown and black accents on the red carpet at the 2023 Oscars. CREDIT: Getty Images While Cox’s skirt eclipsed her shoes, the actress and host shared a video on Instagram,… Source link
Read More »Quinta Brunson to make ‘Saturday Night Live’ hosting debut April 1
The Emmy-winning creator and star of “Abbott Elementary” will soon trade a classroom full of students for a live studio audience. Philadelphia native Quinta Brunson will make her “Saturday Night Live” hosting debut on April 1 alongside first-time musical guest Lil Yachty. MORE: Quinta Brunson makes cameo in Hulu ‘History of the World’ sequel Brunson’s hosting gig was announced during the March 11 episode of SNL, which featured “Wednesday” actress Jenna Ortega as host with musical guest The 1975. On Instagram Saturday night, Brunson shared the news in a post that was met with supportive comments from fans and celebrities, such as her “Abbott Elementary” costars Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tyler James Williams. It also received some comments related to a possible strike. Brunson’s April 1 show… Source link
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