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Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor TelevisaUnivision has more to offer than just the usual advertising jargon and programming notes for its 2024 upfront showcase. The Spanish-language media giant plans to open what it calls “Casa Cultura” on May 14 at New York’s HK Hall, where it will invite advertisers, media buyers and other attendees to an experiential presentation that will showcase Latino culture in the United States. In the morning.

‘Electronic Beats, Economic Treats 2024’ music report. It took into account the economic impact of electronic music on the UK economy – looking at trends across recorded music, music publishing and the live scene.In the study, it was found that the genre added approximately £2.5billion to the country’s economy throughout 2023, despite the external threats faced by grassroots music venues.The findings showed a nine per cent decline in visitors to nightclubs over the past 12 months, and the total spend on things associated with a night out (transport, drinks etc) had dropped by 14 per cent.It comes as the Music Venue Trust (MVT) recently revealed that over 30 per cent of all nightclubs in the UK had closed their doors permanently since the start of the pandemic, and 2023 was the worst year for live music spaces, with 125 grassroots venues closed in those 12 months alone.“[This report] sheds light on the challenges faced by the industry, providing insights for future growth,” said Maria May, Head of Electronic Music at Creative Artists Agency (CAA) (via DJ Mag).

There’s still nine months to go until the presidential election, and we’ve already reached peak talking points. At least, that was the contention from Bill Maher in his “New Rules” editorial on Friday’s Real Time.

Jon Hamm is the latest star to join the cast of Yellowstone creator’s Taylor Sheridan‘s new Paramount+ series.

Jeremy Hunt has said the upcoming Spring Budget will focus on "prioritising economic growth" as he hinted that further tax cuts could be announced on March 6.

Official figures released today have confirmed that the UK economy fell into recession in the final part of last year.

A former Scottish Labour leader has slammed Keir Starmer for ditching his £28 billion a year green spending plans.

Andy Burnham has backed calls for a VAT cut for pubs, restaurants and clubs. The Greater Manchester mayor told an audience at the Night Time Economy Summit on Thursday (February 8) that he wants VAT to be reduced to 10 per cent for the hospitality industry.

Rachel Reeves has defended Labour's decision its pledge to spend £28 billion a year on green projects.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Taylor Sheridan‘s upcoming Paramount+ series “Land Man” has added four new series regulars, Variety has learned exclusively. Kayla Wallace (“When Calls The Heart”), frequent Sheridan collaborator James Jordan (“Yellowstone”) Mark Collie (“Nashville”) and Paulina Chávez (“The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia”) have all joined the series alongside previously announced lead Billy Bob Thornton and fellow series regulars Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph and Jacob Lofland.

You can fly a plane and land at any airport in the world... without even leaving Manchester. I tried it out for myself at The Deck 747, based at Barton Aerodrome, that offers a truly unique - if not slightly nerve-racking experience - at controlling a real former Boeing 747 from the cockpit.

Labour's candidate to fight the up-coming Rochdale by-election says it will give voters the 'chance to send a clear message to Rishi Sunak'. Lancashire county council leader Azhar Ali was today chosen from a shortlist of three to succeed the late Sir Tony Lloyd.

The Shining.The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado will be home to the Stanley Film Center, a 10,000+ square-foot exhibit space, which Blumhouse, who are running the site alongside the Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media, claim will be “a true horror destination”.The site is expected to house a number of exhibits from Blumhouse’s extensive catalogue of horror films, television shows and games, describing the exhibit as “a mini-Academy Museum dedicated to horror”.“Here’s Blumhouse!” opened a quote from the Governor of Colorado, Jared Polis. “This iconic Colorado hotel will now have a new element of fun and fright for Coloradans and visitors across the world to enjoy, driving tourism and strengthening our economy.

Andy Burnham has shed more light on the agreement he signed with scandal-hit software firm Fujitsu. Japanese company Fujitsu has been at the centre of the Post Office scandal, with its faulty Horizon accounting software being used to convict more than 900 sub-postmasters and sub-postmistresses for years.

Councillors have been provided with an update about a huge blaze that ripped through Hyde earlier this week.

People in Dumfries and Galloway are more than £8 million better off thanks to the region’s Citizens Advice Service.

American Airlines can handle turbulence — but not flatulence.

A post shared by Splendour Festival (@splendourfest)Per BBC, the council said it was “optimistic” Splendour would return in future years. George Akins, DHP’s managing director, said: “We have tried hard to make Splendour work in 2024 but the delays caused by the tendering process have meant this just hasn’t been possible.”“It has been a hugely frustrating time for us,” he added. “Splendour could have gone ahead had the council heeded our warnings about the time scales required.

Mancunian motorists’ standard of driving has been slammed as ‘absolutely bizarre’.

Diego Ramos Bechara editor The Motion Picture Association has extended Charles Rivkin‘s contract as chairman and CEO for three more years. The decision underscores support for Rivkin’s vision of the MPA as the “voice of the global film, television and streaming industry,” the MPA said in a statement.

Businesses owned by people of ethnic minority origin struggle to raise funds in Greater Manchester compared to London, according to a new report. The study commissioned by GM Business Growth Hub found that despite contributing more than £25bn to the UK's economy and employing more than 1m people, only a fraction of ethnic minority businesses are tapping into available resources.

Stephen Flynn has said that the SNP is "confident of success" in the general election despite a poll suggesting Labour could win the most Scottish seats.

Discovering the ideal city in Britain to live in means weighing factors like well-paid jobs, reasonable housing costs, amenities and a vibrant cultural scene.

A popular national chain has announced its Manchester restaurant is to close. Côte Brasserie is shutting its site in St Mary's Street, off Deansgate next to House of Fraser, after almost a decade.

Anas Sarwar has said he will look at reversing SNP Government income tax rises if he becomes the next First Minister.

Tesla is set to open their largest dealership in the North of England near Manchester City's football stadium. The one-stop shop on Ashton New Road will be the electric car manufacturer's third in the city, next to its collection centre in Trafford Park and the sales and service store in Stockport.

Ellise Shafer Layoffs are in store at U.K. broadcaster Channel 4 amid a continuous decline in TV advertising, Variety has confirmed.

The U.S. economy added 216,000 jobs in December, slightly higher than expected, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.7%.

The survey from YouGov and the Portman Group has shone a light on changing attitudes to alcohol among members of Gen Z, with 39 per cent of 18-to-24s not drinking alcohol at all.44 per cent of “the most sober age group” consider themselves either an occasional or regular drinker of 0 per cent alcohol alternatives – a 13 per cent rise on numbers from 2022.23 per cent of those surveyed said that choosing low or no alcohol drinks lowered their overall intake of alcohol.Portman Group chief executive Matt Lambert said: “It is welcome to see a further rise in the popularity of low and no-alcohol alternatives as well as further evidence of how they are an important tool to help UK drinkers, particularly younger adults, to drink responsibly.“The availability of alcohol alternatives has never been more abundant and we eagerly await the outcome of the recent UK government consultation on low-alcohol descriptors, which we hope will further facilitate the growth of the UK low and no-alcohol market.”A survey conducted last year also revealed that 43 per cent of Gen Z would give up alcohol for six months for a chance to be front row at their favourite concert.The figures come after the UK nightlife industry expressed their anger over increased increased alcohol duty and drink prices in the UK last year.Tax hikes of up to 20 per cent were enforced under a plan brought in by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt from last August.The move has been strongly condemned by the Night Time Industries Association, which claims that the “planned alcohol duty increase today threatens to inflict severe damage on an already struggling industry that plays a crucial role in our nation’s economy and cultural vitality”.2023 also saw DF