Our entertainment roundtable puts "Black Panther's" record-setting presales in perspective and what this means for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus, five women accuse James Franco of sexual misconduct in a new report from the Los Angeles Times. We ask whether "time's up" for the Golden Globe-winning star.
We also chat with TLC's Hayley Page about her new binge-worthy wedding show on Facebook Watch. She reveals the top bridal trends and gives her take on the state of the wedding industry. Then, FHM Magazine's Nick Dimengo discusses the biggest headlines in sports, including the Ball controversy and an NFL Playoffs preview.
YouTube is distancing itself from influencer Logan Paul. The video platform is pulling the content creator from its ad-supported programs and putting his projects in development on hold. The news comes after Paul filmed an apparent suicide victim before getting slammed by criticism.
The stunning indictment that led to the arrest of more than 30 people — including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and other NBA figures — has drawn new scrutiny of the booming business of sports betting in the U.S. The multibillion-dollar industry has made it easy for sports fans — and even some players — to wager on everything from the outcome of games to that of a single play with just a few taps of a cellphone. But regulating the rapidly-growing industry has proven to be a challenge. Professional sports leagues’ own role in promoting gambling has also raised eyebrows.
Tesla, the car company run by Elon Musk, reported Wednesday that it sold more vehicles in the past three months after boycotts hit hard earlier this year, but profits still fell sharply. Third-quarter earnings fell to $1.4 billion, from $2.2 billion a year earlier. Excluding charges, per share profit of 50 cents came in below analysts' estimate. Tesla shares fell 3.5% in after-hours trading. Musk said the company's robotaxi service, which is available in Austin, Texas, and San Francisco, will roll out to as many as 10 other metro areas by the end of the year.
Starbucks’ AI barista aims to speed service and improve experience. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune Business Editor, explains its impact on workers and customers.
As Big Tech reports Q3 earnings, investors await proof that massive AI and cloud investments from Meta, Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet are driving real growth.
