Chai Secures $205 Million Valuation in Funding Round Chai, the AI chat entertainment platform, has announced a $205 million valuation after a rapid round of funding from a number of high-powered angel investors. The profitable company has historically been reticent to accept outside funding, preferring to reinvest all financial gains in further improving the company’s proprietary AI offerings. Platform Growth …

Photos: Rockford Boxing Classic 2023 The Rockford Boxing Classic appears here to stay. Last year’s inaugural RBC drew a big crowd to the Rockford City Market pavilion. It featured a return to the ring after a four-year absence by Angel Martinez, who won six national titles and seemed to have a good shot at becoming Rockford’s first Olympic boxer since …

Tensions rise in Cincinnati Entertainment District, residents demand action Residents of the Cincinnati Entertainment District have been experiencing a significant increase in tensions, leading them to demand immediate action from local authorities. The district, known for its vibrant nightlife and entertainment venues, has seen a surge in incidents that have left the community concerned for their safety. Unease among residents …

The Presence of Xylazine in Drug Indictments: A Growing Concern Recently, the indictments published weekly in the Herald have raised alarm among law enforcement officials and community members alike. Of particular concern is the increasing mention of xylazine as part of the drug mix in indictments for possession of controlled dangerous substances. This disturbing trend has shed light on the …

Borderlands 4 Rumor Clarified by Genvid Entertainment Earlier today, news emerged regarding the supposed leak of the existence of Borderlands 4. The rumor began when actress Angie Jho Lee added the game to her online resume under the “voice over” section, alongside the character name “Aiyumi.” However, Genvid Entertainment has stepped forward to provide clarification. According to Genvid, Angie Jho …

August 11, 2023 @ 7:51 AM Herbert J. Siegel, the billionaire entertainment-industry mogul, passed away on Saturday at his home in Manhattan at the age of 95, according to The New York Times. Siegel, a Philadelphia native and the son of an immigrant garment manufacturer, built his fortune through investments in Paramount Pictures and 20th Century Fox. His career began …

This Over-Serilization Problem is Spreading This week, I would like to address a pressing issue that not only affects America but also the entire world. This issue has caused a significant amount of consolidation, both in the corporate and creative realms of the entertainment industry over the past two decades. An Era of Endless Series Once upon a time, when …

Apploff Entertainment Names Joni Day as New EVP, Entertainment EXCLUSIVE: Apploff Entertainment, the company behind Fox’s Beat Shazam and Don’t Forget The Lyrics, has named Fremantle’s Joni Day as its new EVP, Entertainment. Background and Experience Day, who starts next week, previously spent the last decade as SVP, Alternative Programming at Fremantle. It is a big hire for Apploff Entertainment, …

Remembering Robbie Robertson: Legendary Guitarist and Songwriter Remembering Robbie Robertson: Legendary Guitarist and Songwriter The music industry mourns the loss of Robbie Robertson, the iconic founding guitarist for The Band, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 80. Robertson was not only a talented musician but also a prolific songwriter, penning many of The Band’s most famous songs …

Branson Restricts Drag Shows to Downtown Zoning District After a board of aldermen vote on Tuesday night, Branson will be implementing restrictions on drag shows. The Branson Board of Aldermen voted four to two in favor of an ordinance that requires drag shows to only be held in the downtown zoning district, where adult entertainment is already allowed under city …