Roger Ailes, former Fox News chairman and CEO, dies age 77
Family announces death of channel’s ousted founder and former presidential adviser, a key force in shaping contemporary media and politics
Britain’s most popular recording artist in 2016? David Bowie
The artist, who died in January 2016 after releasing his album Blackstar, sold more music than chart-toppers Adele and Drake
Outrage over McDonald’s twee ‘child grief’ advert is plain ridiculous
When my mother died, I was 10 and child bereavement wasn’t spoken about. If it had been, then perhaps my feelings would have felt less shameful
McDonald’s pulls ad that ‘exploited child bereavement’
After series of complaints, fast food giant withdraws advert that showed boy being told of dead father’s liking for Filet-O-Fish
French TV company behind Versailles to invest in UK drama
Newen Group will look to tap British market for projects in move influenced by falling value of pound since Brexit vote
Hardcore rap soundtracking Lego and crisps … and other mismatched advert soundtracks
Recent ads for Sky and Walkers have been scored by MOP’s gangster anthem Ante Up – but it’s not the most inappropriate song ever used to sell something
How real books have trumped ebooks
The digital revolution was expected to kill traditional publishing. But print books are ever more beautifully designed and lovingly cherished
BBC faces ITV cook-off as James Martin preps Saturday Kitchen rival
Former star of BBC1’s brunch-time staple says ITV’s Saturday Morning with James Martin will take ‘unexpected turns’
BT deserves credit – clawing back boss’s bonus is common sense
It would have been outrageous for Gavin Patterson to get rewarded after BT’s Italian scandal and a big fine for overcharging
Amazon moves into UK live music starting with Blondie London gig
US company to expand music strategy with Prime Live Events, in latest move to attract subscribers
Pearson shareholders reject chief executive’s £1.5m pay package
Investors’ revolt against deal for John Fallon comes after educational publisher reports largest annual loss in its history
Bill O’Reilly accuser to meet Ofcom as Fox News scandal threatens Sky deal
Sexual harassment claims at US TV network cast doubt on Murdoch’s proposed £11.7bn takeover of Sky in Europe
TV’s got talent: top jobs in UK broadcasting up for grabs
ITV, Channel 4 and STV are all seeking new chief executives and top roles at Sky and BBC may be available within the next year
ITV chief executive Adam Crozier steps down after seven years
Former Football Association and Royal Mail boss led a turnaround at broadcaster, building up its programme-making arm
Protesters throw Pepsi cans at police during May Day demonstrations
Medic hit and demonstration shut down as protesters mock theme of Kendall Jenner advertisement where she handed drink to police officer