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Joy Online
… The Oscars, for example, are moving to YouTube live globally starting in 2029. Mike Proulx, research director at Forrester, said the existing setup had become out of sync with modern television. …
Amazon wins global rights to stream Emmys in six-year dealJoy Online
… Entertainment happens on YouTube, TikTok, gaming sites and streaming services. A predator no longer needs to enter a neighbourhood; grooming, blackmail and sexual exploitation can begin in a chat, a game or a direct message from thousands of kilometers away. …
Is Ghana losing the fight to protect children online?Joy Online
… In another report, published earlier this month, UK media regulator Ofcom also said people now get news from a wider variety of sources, with YouTube “growing rapidly” and 20% of people using AI tools to access news. …
News media must stay relevant or ‘society will struggle’, says World News Day bossJoy Online
… Two official trailers for the sixth game have almost 500 million combined views on YouTube, and the Netflix “extended look” reportedly topped the streamer’s charts, despite a string of leaks in the lead-up to its release. …
Grand Theft Auto 6 soundtrack reveal revives digital release debateJoy Online
… g industry norms, and I think that would be beneficial overall,” Spiegel told the BBC. “We’ve looked really thoughtfully at the terms.” As part of Meta’s August settlement, the company said it would implement even more stringent time limits and pay an additional $5.3bn if YouTube …
Snapchat ‘willing to implement’ daily time limits for teens, boss tells BBCJoy Online
… Concerns have mounted globally about the impact on children’s health and safety of major outlets, including Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, TikTok, Google’s YouTube, and ChatGPT. …
EU is set to propose ban on social media and AI chatbots for under-15sJoy Online
… hares jumped 15.5% to 4-1/2-year highs on the news, the biggest gainer in Europe. ‘THERE IS ENOUGH ELECTRICITY’ The investments will include data centres, electricity grid improvements and clean energy and battery projects driving services such as Gemini, Search, Maps and YouTube …
Google to invest $15.1bn in Finland AI infrastructure, strike nuclear power dealJoy Online
… On YouTube, a “heartfelt fan-made tribute by Miley Cyrus” to her godmother Dolly Parton, sung in the style of the Wrecking Ball singer, has had more than 1.5 million views. …
Dolly Parton’s sister pleads for end to ‘AI garbage’ posts after singer’s deathJoy Online
… He explained that platforms such as Ghana Songs are seeking to address the problem by directing listeners to legitimate sources, with ghanasong.org featuring new releases from more than 300 Ghanaian and Pan-African artists while embedding their official YouTube videos and linking …
Ghana’s music industry faces piracy crisis as artists struggle to monetise hits – Bright DwomohDaily Guide
… His 2017 hits ‘If’ and ‘Fall’ were global game-changers, with ‘Fall’ becoming the longest-charting Nigerian pop song in Billboard history and the first Nigerian music video to surpass 100 million views on YouTube. …
Davido Threatens To Quit Music OverAmazon Prime Video has won exclusive global rights to stream the Emmy Awards starting in 2027 under a six-year deal, ending the ceremony's rotation on traditional US broadcast networks. The ceremony will stream live for free worldwide each September without requiring a Prime Video subscription.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Amazon Prime Video has won exclusive global rights to stream the Emmy Awards starting in 2027 under a six-year deal, ending the ceremony's rotation on traditional US broadcast networks. The ceremony will stream live for free worldwide each September without requiring a Prime Video subscription.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana has built foundations for protecting children online through legislation like the Cybersecurity Act 2020 and frameworks involving multiple agencies, but these efforts are not sufficiently connected, measurable, or fast enough to match the speed and scale of the digital world children now inhabit. Traditional child-protection systems designed for physical spaces must evolve to address online threats like grooming, blackmail, and sexual exploitation that can occur remotely.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 1,000 news providers, including the New York Times and Reuters, have signed up for World News Day on Monday to promote journalism amid declining trust and an industry "existential threat". Trust in news dropped to a new low globally in 2026, with people increasingly turning to social media and AI chatbots for news.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Rockstar Games revealed a 34-track Grand Theft Auto 6 soundtrack compilation featuring artists including Travis Scott, Morgan Wallen, and PinkPantheress, set for physical release on CD and vinyl. The announcement has sparked fan debate over the irony of releasing the soundtrack in physical formats while keeping the game digital-only.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel told the BBC that the firm would be "willing to implement" time limits for teen users, calling it "an important step forward for the industry." Meta is pressing other social media companies to adopt similar measures after agreeing to a $12.7bn settlement with US states over allegations that it designed apps to be addictive to young users.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Union will propose a ban restricting under-15s from social media, video-sharing platforms, AI chatbots, and online games as part of an EU Kids Act. The proposal allows gradual access to services by age while imposing obligations on companies depending on service type and child age.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Alphabet's Google will invest at least €13 billion ($15.1 billion) in AI infrastructure in Finland over the next two years, including three new data centres in the north and a 22-year nuclear power purchase agreement for up to 50% of one nuclear plant's energy output. The deal marks Google's biggest European investment and first nuclear energy deal outside the United States.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Stella Parton has asked fans to stop posting "AI garbage" and fake tributes following her sister Dolly Parton's death on 25 August at age 80, calling the flood of artificial content "challenging to absorb" and urging more compassion. The plea echoes similar requests from families of other late celebrities who have objected to AI-generated videos and content created as tributes.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's $150 million music industry, growing 10 per cent annually, faces piracy and streaming revenue challenges that prevent artists from monetising hits sustainably. According to Ghana Songs CEO Bright Dwomoh, piracy costs the industry more than GH₵10 million annually, while streaming payouts average around GH₵0.05 per stream and royalty distribution transparency remains a concern.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Afrobeats star Davido has threatened to leave music following persistent attacks from individuals globally, posting on X that he would "soon leave their music" to pursue other ventures, though fans and industry players have urged him not to bow to pressure.
4 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Children growing up in a digital world face risks from oversharing personal details such as location, school identity, and home information on social media and other platforms, often without realizing the exposure. Digital safety requires both parental controls and conversations with children about online experiences, since restricting device access alone does not protect them from inappropriate content on others' devices.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Anointed gospel recording artist and worship minister Ken Blege has announced the global release of his new album, He Found Me, which captures a transformative spiritual journey and is available for streaming and download worldwide on multiple platforms.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
After Meta settled a US lawsuit by agreeing to add child safety measures, the UN human rights chief said all social media platforms should be redesigned to protect children and that governments must act rather than wait for courts to intervene. Meta's proposed changes include time limits and parental supervision controls, aligned with the UN's May framework for safer platform design.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Meta Platforms has agreed to a historic settlement with dozens of U.S. states over allegations that its platforms fueled a youth mental health crisis, agreeing to pay up to $18 billion and overhaul key features on Facebook and Instagram. The company will initially pay approximately $12 billion, with additional payments conditional on whether competing platforms adopt similar safety standards.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Meta Platforms has settled claims brought by 29 states that the company designed Instagram and Facebook to addict children, misled consumers about safety, and improperly collected personal data from child users without parental consent. The settlement was reached during a federal court trial in California, averting what would have been a major test of allegations that social media companies harmed young users.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Adam Mosseri, Instagram's head since 2018, testified in a trial brought by 29 U.S. states over alleged addictive design that few teenagers — in the low-single digits — used the "Take a Break" feature before Instagram made it the default setting in September 2024, nearly three years after its launch. Mosseri acknowledged the feature was available to users but said most teens didn't want it before being made mandatory.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to the US to settle allegations that it and parent company ByteDance violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act by collecting data on millions of users under 13. The settlement is one of the largest-ever over child privacy issues, following similar violations by YouTube ($170 million in 2019) and Epic Games ($275 million in 2022).
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A 15-year-old girl from New Jersey dismissed her claims against Meta, Google, and Snap, which alleged the platforms' owners contributed to her social media addiction, depression, and self-harm. Her attorney said the plaintiff chose to dismiss the remainder of her claims to resume her life, though she had sought to hold social media companies accountable.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A jury trial beginning Tuesday, filed by 30 US states including California and New York, claims Meta violated federal and state privacy laws for children. The states seek over $1 trillion in damages and demand changes to Instagram and Facebook, including ending "like" counts, infinite scroll, autoplay video, filters, and other features they say manipulate young users into prolonged engagement.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr underwent major surgery two weeks before releasing her album Starrgirl and returned to performing within days, telling the Today show: "I'm healing. I have strength today."
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Top social media platforms urged the Australian government not to rely heavily on early evidence that most children still use their products despite a landmark under-16 ban introduced in December, as lawmakers consider doubling maximum penalties to A$99 million and expanding regulators' investigative powers. Australia's eSafety Commissioner reported that roughly 80% of minors were still on social media months after the ban took effect but noted modest declines in underage accounts and said enforcement would drive further change.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Meta said Thursday it had taken down more than 750,000 accounts suspected to be held by Australians under 16 since the country's social media ban went live in December, with 462,000 Instagram and 294,000 Facebook accounts deactivated through June. The action comes as Australia's internet regulator considers an enforcement lawsuit against platforms for insufficient compliance, though independent studies showed more than eight in 10 under-16s remained on social media in the ban's first three months.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
U.S. House Democrats are developing an investigative strategy targeting companies and financial firms surrounding President Trump, using hearings, subpoenas, and document requests rather than pursuing immediate impeachment. Democrats say this approach, informed by lessons from Trump's first term, aims to build evidence of whether Trump used his power to benefit himself, allies, or donors.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Disney and TikTok have agreed a deal allowing creators to use clips from Disney films and TV shows, including franchises like Star Wars, Toy Story, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in their videos. The scheme will launch in the US before rolling out to other countries.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Disney and TikTok have agreed a deal allowing creators to use clips from Disney films and subsidiaries—including Star Wars, Toy Story, and Marvel—in their videos, which will also be shared on Disney's short-form video platform Verts. The scheme launches in the US before rolling out to other countries.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Paramount Skydance chief executive David Ellison has defended the company's $110bn takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery in a New York Times op-ed, rejecting antitrust concerns by arguing the combined entity would account for less than 20% of US television watch time and would compete against tech giants with greater resources.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
After years of social media speculation about her body and health, Ariana Grande's spokesperson said she will take a step back from public-facing work after finishing her current tour. Her new album Petal addresses pressures of fame, with its title track video depicting rejection and criticism of various personas.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian authorities have charged Pavel Durov, cofounder of the encrypted messaging platform Telegram, with "aiding terrorism" and issued an international arrest warrant, alleging his company failed to remove channels and bots used by Ukrainian special services and terrorist organisations to coordinate attacks in Russia.
30 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Netflix has overtaken the BBC as Britons' first choice for television viewing, with 26% of viewers turning to the U.S. streaming service first compared with 25% for the BBC, according to Ofcom's annual Media Nations report, which also found broadcaster-owned streaming services rose 9% year-on-year.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Rapper Yung Filly told a Western Australian court on Monday that "vibes were good" between him and a woman who accuses him of rape after a 2024 Perth nightclub performance. The 30-year-old, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has pleaded not guilty to six counts of sexual penetration without consent, three counts of assault occasioning bodily harm, and one count of strangulation.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →