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Symend raises $52M to help mediate when customers are at risk of defaulting on payments

With unemployment growing at a worrying rate, we’re seeing a lot more people finding themselves in hot water when it comes to their finances. Today a startup that’s built a platform to help identify and help those users when they find themselves unable to make payments is announcing a very large growth round of funding […]




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How will digital media survive the ad crash?

When I first met Bustle Digital Group’s Jason Wagenheim, New York City was just beginning to go into lockdown. The BDG offices were empty thanks to the company’s newly instituted work-from-home policy, but it still seemed reasonable to meet in-person to learn more about BDG’s broader vision. At the time, Wagenheim — a former Fusion […]




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Media Advisory: EIA presents updated long-term energy projections

EIA releases the findings of the Annual Energy Outlook 2020 with long-term projections of U.S. energy supply, demand, and prices, including cases with different assumptions about macroeconomic growth, world oil prices, and technological progress. The event will feature a presentation by EIA Administrator Dr. Linda Capuano followed by a panel discussion on the challenges and market trends facing the electricity sector.




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Media Advisory: EIA presents alternative policy scenarios to the AEO2020

EIA will present results from four alternative policy scenarios to the Annual Energy Outlook 2020 (AEO2020) published in an Issue in Focus article. The article and the presentation will examine the potential effects of a range of alternative energy policies on the future U.S. electric power sector through 2050.




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7 VCs discuss how COVID-19 is changing the media startup landscape

The world has changed dramatically since May 2019 when we last surveyed venture capitalists about the trends they were seeing in media, entertainment and gaming. Since then, COVID-19 and the resulting physical distancing measures have created plenty of demand for companies helping to inform and entertain us as we’re stuck at home. At the same […]




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How will digital media survive the ad crash?

When I first met Bustle Digital Group’s Jason Wagenheim, New York City was just beginning to go into lockdown. The BDG offices were empty thanks to the company’s newly instituted work-from-home policy, but it still seemed reasonable to meet in-person to learn more about BDG’s broader vision. At the time, Wagenheim — a former Fusion […]




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Australian entertainment and media industry must 'have a go' to grow - 15 Jun

Australian entertainment and media market is forecast to grow to $43.4 billion by 2019, a compound annual growth rate of 4.2 percent.




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Who's the fairest of them all? Australian entertainment & media industry needs diversity to grow - 8 June

A lack of diversity in Australia's media and entertainment workforce in terms of ethnicity, gender, age and thinking is dragging on the industry's growth, according to a PwC report released today.





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Caroline Flack's boyfriend Lewis Burton reaches out to her AGAIN on social media

They're not allowed to be in contact with one another, but Caroline Flack's boyfriend Lewis Burton publicly reached out to her again on Valentine's Day. 




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Emmy nominations: Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby celebrates awards nod

Comedian Hannah Gadsby celebrated her Emmy Award nomination, with her now set to face-off against a number of industry heavyweights.




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Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby beats rivals Beyoncé and Amy Schumer for Emmy Award win

Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby has won her first Primetime Emmy Award for her globally acclaimed Netflix special Nanette.




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Australian tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgious avoids immediate ban from the game following outburst

The 24-year-old Australian was given a six-month probation period and faces a lengthy suspension if he doesn't promise to be on his best behaviour for six months.




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Jilted businesswoman, 53, 'used social media to harass a man after she found out he was engaged'

Zoe Phillips, 53, from Chelsea, went on four dates with MoD worker Neil Cross before he called off the relationship and she started to harass him, threatening to kill herself, a court heard.




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Louis Smith 'dating selfie-mad brunette beauty' after sparking up flirty relationship via social media

The Strictly winner has been linked to glamorous Lauren Lamport, a 20-year-old social media enthusiast.




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Iggy Azalea goes make-up free as she is seen for the first time since social media break

The Australian singer, 29, stepped out make-up free with her rapper beau Playboi Carti, 22, and her pet dog in Miami on Sunday.




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Iggy Azalea RETURNS to social media after vanishing for almost two weeks due to leaked nude photos

Iggy Azalea, 29, has quietly returned to social media, two weeks after vanishing from Instagram and Twitter due to her nude photos being leaked online.  




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Iggy Azalea feuds with Peppa Pig on social media

Iggy Azalea is at war with the British cartoon character Peppa Pig.




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Iggy Azalea stuns on the cover of Galore as she talks social media hate

Iggy Azalea has claimed that she doesn't care what others think of her, despite regularly spitting the dummy on her Twitter account.




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Has Iggy Azalea welcomed a baby in secret? Social media points to baby with Playboi Carti

Artist DJ Akademiks told his 2.5 million Instagram followers that he'd heard word that the Australian artist, 29, whose real name is Amethyst Kelly, had a baby over the weekend with the rapper, 23.




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Social media is boosting reading among young people after stars including Emma Watson set up clubs

Celebrities such as Emma Watson, Reese Witherspoon and Florence Welch have set up online reading groups on Instagram with thousands of followers reading a book with them every month.




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MasterChef viewers mock Matt Preston's purple suit on social media

Matt Preston is used to dishing out critiques as one of MasterChef Australia's judges.




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MasterChef Australia fans call for YouTube comedian Nat's What I Reckon to join the cast

Fans are begging Channel 10 to cast a very unlikely contestant on the next season of MasterChef Australia - YouTube comedian Nat's What I Reckon. 




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Social media users get creative in a new challenge that involves making dresses from shopping bags 

People from across the world have taken to Instagram with creative snaps of outfits they've made using shopping bags as part of a new viral challenge.




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SARAH VINE: Social media 'tried and convicted' Caroline Flack

Sarah Vine: The death of Caroline Flack is truly a tragedy. A talented young woman who nevertheless felt so worthless and unloved, so scared and hopeless, she decided to take her own life.




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Ariana Grande and Lizzo are moved to tears as they react to Grammy Award nominations on social media

The 26-year-old Seven Rings hitmaker and 31-year-old Truth Hurts singer were both moved to tears as they lead the music stars reacting on social media.




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Ariana Grande sings on social media... following the announcement that she will perform at Grammys

She's set to perform at this year's Grammy Awards. And now, Ariana Grande is taking to her Instagram to perform a rendition of The Sweetest Sounds in a special acapella version of the number.




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Grammys: Ariana Grande and giddy Noah Cyrus lead the stars documenting the event on social media

The musician, 26, treated fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the music industry's event of the year on social media throughout Sunday evening, alongside an excited Noah, 20.




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Camila Cabello posts selfie after social media 'break': 'It's healthy to know when you need time'

She performed at last month's Grammy Awards, where she was nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with her heartthrob boyfriend. 




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'You have to be made out of steel' Dua Lipa says social media scrutiny leaves her feeling 'unworthy'

The Don't Start Now hitmaker, 24, admitted that you have to be 'made out of steel' to not let it affect you.




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Social media users crack up as Sonny Bill Williams takes on Chauncy Welliver

All Black Sonny Bill Williams beat Chauncy Welliver of the US in his latest fight on Saturday night. However, compared to the ripped Williams, Welliver looked like he'd trained by eating pizza.




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Justin Gatlin set to boycott British media and BBC to 'maintain his dignity' as drugs cheat slams 'biased' 100m final reporting

American sprinter Justin Gatlin will refuse to speak to British media and the BBC in the future following 'hurtful attacks' and 'biased views' in reports having won silver in the 100m World Championship final.




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Joe Biden's campaign has refunded a donation made by disgraced comedian Louis C.K

Comedian Louis C.K, whose real name is Louis Szekely, donated $2,800 to Joe Biden's campaign on March 4. It has since been refunded to Szekely, accused of sexual assaulting five women.




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Strictly bosses 'willing to pay BIG MONEY to sign up comedian Catherine Tate for this year's series'

The BBC producers are said to have been so impressed with funnyman Chris Ramsey's inclusion in the most recent series that they want to ensure another comedian is on the next line-up




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The Amazon winter jacket that's driving social media wild

The Orolay Women's Thickened Down Jacket, which is available online for just $139.99, is proving to be a winter staple across the country, with bloggers going wild for the coat on social media.




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Fans react with fury on social media as Floyd Mayweather flouts lockdown rules to go sparring

Floyd Mayweather has drawn criticism after ignoring lockdown rules to train and spar with members of his team at his boxing gym in Las Vegas on Saturday night.




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'Social media is terrifying': Ruby Rose says today's youth have it tough

In the past, Ruby Rose has addressed the fact that she was bullied in her youth for being gay. 




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Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes Swedish media cost him World Cup spot

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is still not satisfied with his omission from the Swedish national team for Russia and believes the national media cost him a spot in the 23-man squad for the World Cup.




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Death threats and social media abuse are part of life for female sports stars says Johanna Konta

British Number One Johanna Konta said people have told her they 'want her to die', but tries to cut herself off from it by getting a member of her team to delete hurtful comments and block trolls.




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Home Secretary Priti Patel facing a barrage of racist and sexist abuse on social media

Online trolls - some of whom told her to 'go back to India' and who mocked her Ugandan background - claimed to be members of Labour, the SNP and Green Party.




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Jussie Smollett celebrated Pride Month in first social media post since alleged hate crime attack

Jussie Smollett returned to social media for the first time since alleged hate crime attack to pay homage to Pride Month on Monday.




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China sends medics to North Korea amid claims in Japanese media Kim Jong Un is in a vegetative state

The North Korean dictator, 36, who was last seen in public on April 11, has been reported to have died by a Hong Kong Satellite Television director.




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Mueller issues more subpoenas hitting Roger Stone's social media guru

Robert Mueller has issued two subpoenas to a social media expert who worked for longtime Donald Trump adviser Roger Stone during the 2016 presidential election campaign.




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Russian beauty queen posts video on social media 'after divorce from Malaysian king'

In the video, Oksana Veovodina says she wants to be 'the last person' in Sultan Muhammad's life and vows to take care of him, while he says his top priority for their marriage is having children.




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Pope says to give up TROLLING people on social media for Lent

Pope Francis said there was too much 'verbal violence' in the world which was 'amplified by the internet' as he addressed followers in St Peter's Square today.




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Florida man arrested for threatening to shoot up a Walmart had history of racist social media posts

Richard D. Clayton, 26, of Winter Park, posting on Facebook under the name Jared Janota, expressed racist language and stereotypes. He also about white supremacist leanings, cops say.




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Donald Trump rejects 'phony' polls by the media, insists that 'we are winning'

On Monday, Donald Trump made the campaign rounds in battleground state Florida and insisted he believes he's winning and the polls showing Hillary Clinton ahead are 'phony.'




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Malcolm Turnbull attacks 'elite media' and ABC over Donald Trump election win

Malcolm Turnbull (pictured) says the media needs to be less elitist, following the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president-elect. The prime minister said his message on economic growth had resonated.




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Prince William and Prince Harry have lost their best mediator

The Queen's longstanding private secretary Christopher Geidt was known for helping to smooth over grievances between the brothers before his departure in 2017.




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The Queen is hiring a £50k social media expert for Royal Family

The job listing, shared on LinkedIn with a salary of £45,000 - £50,000, revealed that the Queen needs a new Head Of Digital Engagement, based at Buckingham Palace.