Media: Latest Financial Topics from The Wall Street Journal

A Daily News Editor Is Fired After Plagiarism Accusations
The unnamed editor had removed attribution from the works of a writer, Shaun King, making it appear that he was not properly crediting sources, the newspaper said.

Michael Strahan, Switching Shows, Is Headed to ‘Good Morning America’
Mr. Strahan, the former football star, has been co-anchor of “Live: Kelly and Michael” since 2012. He’ll change jobs in September.

Virtual Reality Lures Media Companies to a New Frontier
Condé Nast and Vice Media, among other companies, have used virtual reality for storytelling, and others are investing in the technology itself.

First Words: Earning the ‘Woke’ Badge
Even as some people try to get recognition for their social awareness, others are calling them out for trying to score points.

Netflix’s Forecast for Growth Disappoints Wall St.
The streaming service says it expects to add two million subscribers outside America, less than the 3.5 million analysts had expected.

Alissa Rubin, 2016 Pulitzer Winner, Reports From the Front Lines
Ms. Rubin has been a foreign correspondent for nearly three decades, spending much of her career covering Iraq, Afghanistan and the Balkans.

Ad Agencies Need Young Talent. Cue the Bean-Bag Chairs.
To enhance their appeal, agencies are trying to make themselves look less like Madison Avenue and more like the start-ups and tech companies.

2016 Pulitzer Prizes: A.P. Wins Public Service Award; ‘Hamilton’ Is Honored
The New Yorker received the prizes for criticism and feature writing; The New York Times won for international reporting and photography.

Amazon Challenges Netflix by Opening Prime to Monthly Subscribers
One new plan offers video streaming only, while another offers full Prime benefits. Both cost more than annual subscribers pay.

Media Websites Battle Faltering Ad Revenue and Traffic
Changes in technology like ad blocking, and the dominance of platforms like Facebook leave many publishers unsure of how they will make money.

Advertising: Seventh Generation Taps Maya Rudolph for Its Biggest Campaign Yet
This month, the company, which has focused on earth-friendly products for decades, began a $15 million campaign to attract new customers and reclaim those who may have strayed.

Mediator: For News Outlets Squeezed From the Middle, It’s Bend or Bust
Traditional media companies face the increasingly daunting task of hooking already-inundated audiences, but they also have more tools than ever to lure them.

‘Jungle Book’ Captivates Moviegoers and Captures the Box Office
The Disney remake exceeded expectations, with an audience that was mainly adult.

Disney’s Savvy Marketing of ‘The Jungle Book’
Disney used a variety of tactics to promote the movie to different audiences and tell them it was not just a film but a magical experience.

Sumner Redstone’s Total Pay From CBS Plummeted Last Year
The disclosure that Mr. Redstone lost his bonus in 2015 comes during settlement talks in a lawsuit brought by a former companion who is challenging the mogul’s mental capacity.

Bob Dylan-Inspired Drama Is in the Works
The deals show a willingness by music publishers to find new sources of income as music sales dry up.

Fox Announces Date for Megyn Kelly’s Broadcast Special
Her program will be a lead-in to a dating show called “Coupled.”

HBO’s ‘Confirmation’ Revisits Anita Hill, Clarence Thomas and Drama in the Senate
In this film, Kerry Washington portrays Ms. Hill, whose detailed testimony threatened to derail a Supreme Court confirmation in 1991.

Sumner Redstone Won’t Have to Give Deposition in Competency Suit
A judge reaffirmed the ruling ahead of a scheduled trial in a mental capacity suit filed by Manuela Herzer, the ailing media mogul’s former companion.

Col Allan, Longtime Editor of The New York Post, to Retire
The editor of The New York Post spent 42 years at News Corporation, the owner of the newspaper.

CBS Hopes for a Stephen Colbert Bump From a New Leader at ‘The Late Show’
CBS executives are betting that Chris Licht can build the audience for Mr. Colbert’s late-night show, as he has for “CBS This Morning.”

Battery Charge Against Corey Lewandowski, Trump Campaign Manager, Is Dropped
The charge stemmed from an incident in Florida in which Mr. Lewandowski was accused of forcibly grabbing a female reporter.

New York Times Plans International Digital Expansion
The company announced that it would invest $50 million on a strategy to increase its digital audience and revenue outside the United States.

A Hoax Plot, Cloaked in a Ukrainian Interview
The intrigue began last week when The New York Times received a letter on official-looking stationery marked “President of Ukraine.”

Matthew Keys Gets 2 Years in Prison in Los Angeles Times Hacking Case
The journalist was convicted last year of helping the group Anonymous gain unauthorized access to a Tribune Company server and to change a web headline in 2010.

Warren Beatty’s Howard Hughes Film Is Almost Here
The untitled movie, which Mr. Beatty has been working on since the mid-1970s, is set to be released in the fall.

Judge Says New York Times Reporter Can’t Be Compelled to Testify at ‘Baby Hope’ Hearing
Justice Bonnie G. Wittner, in quashing two subpoenas ordering Frances Robles to testify and to turn over her notes, said Ms. Robles was protected by New York’s shield law.

Some Online Bargains May Only Look Like One
In the bizarre world of Internet “discounts,” inconsistent list prices can make it tough to figure out what a product is really worth.

Megyn Kelly Meets With Donald Trump
Differences between the Fox News anchor and the Republican presidential candidate have provided a running subplot to this year’s election coverage.

Pepsi-Cola Sign in Queens Gains Landmark Status
After nearly 30 years under consideration, the sign, a four-story reminder of Long Island City’s industrial past, is now protected.

‘We Shall Overcome’ Copyright May Be Overcome One Day
A nonprofit group is seeking to have the famous protest song declared in the public domain and licensing fees returned.

Hollywood Discovers That It May Be Missing Out on Date Night
The Motion Picture Association of America’s annual report on the moviegoing public showed a sharp drop in per capita attendance among 18- to 24-year-olds.

Did Led Zeppelin Steal ‘Stairway to Heaven’? A Jury Will Decide
A federal judge in Los Angeles ruled that it will be up to jurors to determine whether the song stole elements of “Taurus,” a track from the band Spirit.

Settlement Talks Impeded in Redstone Mental Health Suit
The snag comes after a framework of a settlement was reached last week in the suit filed by Manuela Herzer, a former companion of Sumner Redstone, the media mogul.

Square Feet: The ‘Peace Pentagon,’ an Activist Office in NoHo, Is Forced to Move
Unable to pay for repairs, the Muste Institute sold its building in NoHo last year, and now groups like the War Resisters League are heading downtown.

The Short, Turbulent Life of Al Jazeera America
The network hit the air in 2013, won several prestigious awards, but never attracted a meaningful audience, often failing to draw 30,000 viewers in prime time.

N.C.A.A. Extends Basketball Deal With CBS Sports and Turner Through 2032
The eight year deal extends the existing contract, which lasted through 2024, for an additional $8.8 billion.

Judge Orders Release of Gawker-Hulk Hogan Trial Documents
The papers had been sealed during the sex tape trial that resulted in a jury awarding Mr. Hogan $140.1 million.

Daily Mail Considering Bid for Yahoo Assets
The British tabloid newspaper and website confirmed that it had “very early stage” discussions with other buyers on a potential bid.

Donald Trump and New York Tabloids Pick Their Elaborate Dance Back Up
For next week’s primary, Mr. Trump will return to the ink-stained caldron in which he and the media that he fed thrived in the 1980s.

Live Nation Adds Governors Ball to Its Music Festival Lineup
The concert promoter completed a deal for a majority stake in Founders Entertainment, which started Governors Ball in New York five years ago.

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