Britney Spears has reportedly signed a deal with Simon & Schuster for the publishing of her memoir. According to Page Six and TMZ, the deal is worth as much as $15 million and is the culmination of an intense bidding war between several publishers. Since successfully terminating her conservatorship last November, Spears has been teasing a tell-all memoir. In an Instagram post last month, she posted a photo of a typewriter with the caption, “Shall I start from THE BEGINNING?” Advertisement Related Video Spears’ tumultuous career, from her peak as pop music’s biggest star, to her public mental breakdown, ensuing 13-year conservatorship, and prolonged legal battle, has been the focus of numerous documentaries and articles over the last several years. Even Spears’ own sister, Jamie Lynn, r...
Consequence is back with CREATV University to shine a light on the mysteries of finding success in entertainment, tech, and media. Today, we’re joined by a number of industry insiders to discuss how to make the most of the streaming era. The on-demand world of entertainment, media, and technology can be hard to keep up with, and it’s equally as difficult to try and predict how it will change and transform. In 2021, every way of consuming media — whether it be news, music, TV, or film — has its advantages and disadvantages for both creators and consumers. The rise of streaming has given us new ways to market products, causing a major shift in all industries. Breaking into the media world this way came make you famous overnight or leave you stuck in the crowd. So, for this week’s set of CREA...
Today, Consequence continues its instructional partnership with CREATV University to help provide insight on succeeding in music and media. This time, we’re revisiting the importance of building relationships in the industry for round two of Networking: Do’s and Don’ts. Whether it be mentorships, college programs, internships, or simply meeting someone for coffee, the power of relationships is deeply important when starting out in the industry. The goal is to have someone create an opportunity for you, but in order for them to do that, someone has to create opportunities for them, and so on and so forth. But how exactly does this process get started? There are hundreds of ways to meet important people and build lasting professional relationships with them, but the road isn’t always ea...
Consequence has partnered with CREATV University to help provide insight on how to succeed in the world of music and media. Today, we’re taking a look at the future as we dive back into the topic of Tech and Entertainment. How exactly will ever-advancing technology impact the future of entertainment? These two topics are symbiotic — with so many new innovations in tech happening every day, it’s hard to predict how these shifts will change our lives and the content we love. In a time where the tech and entertainment industries couldn’t be bigger, it’s always good to ask the question: What happens next? For this week’s set of CREATV University videos, we’re sharing four clips from leading tech and entertainment insiders and executives to help provide insights on the future of the field. You’...
Consequence’s partnership with CREATV University continues today with more insight on how to succeed in the entertainment, tech, and media industries. Today, we’re back with more helpful tips about Breaking Into the Industry. As many state, there isn’t a single “path” that anyone can take to get their foot in the door. Instead, there are multiple ways to find the opportunities that can take your career to the next level. It’s always helpful to see where various people came from, the decisions they made, and the chances they took that led to their dream careers. For this week’s set of CREATV U videos, we’re sharing four clips from successful industry professionals outlining the different paths they followed on their way through the industry. In these interviews, you’ll learn about the steps...
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-06-05T02:48:09+00:00“>June 4, 2021 | 10:48pm ET Paramount is moving ahead with plans for A Quiet Place Part III from filmmaker Jeff Nichols. A release date has been set for March 31st, 2023. Nichols, who previously helmed films like Mud and Loving, is writing and directing Part III based on an original story conceived by John Krasinski. After co-writing and directing the first two films, Krasinski is expected to step back and guide the sequel in his capacity as a producer. After a lengthy delay caused by the pandemic, A Quiet Place Part II finally opened in theaters over Memorial Day weekend. The film earned an impressive four-day box office total of $57 million. Related Video ...
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-06-04T18:15:29+00:00“>June 4, 2021 | 2:15pm ET Consequence has joined with CREATV University to help provide real, actionable insights into the entertainment, media, and tech industries. Today, we’re launching four new videos featuring some of the industry’s most valuable players discussing the final topic in our ongoing series: Making the Most of Streaming. The streaming age is in full swing, and although the opportunity to release music is more accessible than ever before, it’s hard to make certain that your songs will cut through. With algorithms, playlists, social media, and so much more in play, artists have to take it upon themselves to maximize how their music is getting to l...
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-28T18:20:10+00:00“>May 28, 2021 | 2:20pm ET Consequence and CREATV University’s partnership continues today with a new series to help solve the puzzles of success in the entertainment, media, and tech industries. Our third topic in our collection of instructional videos, Networking: Do’s and Don’ts, launches with four new videos from some of the industry’s most powerful players. If you asked 100 people in Hollywood how to break into the media and entertainment industry, 90% of them would say one thing: “It’s all about who you know.” It’s a well known fact that the path to success in music, film, television, and beyond depends on how many people can create opportunities for you. T...
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<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-14T16:02:55+00:00“>May 14, 2021 | 12:02pm ET Finding success as an artist in 2021 can feel, well, pointless. With so many industries experiencing major losses and seismic shifts, it’s easy to feel like the gate is locked shut (unless your parents are record executives). So we at Consequence feel it’s important to demystify the puzzle of the entertainment, media, and tech industries. To that end, we’re excited to announce our new partnership with CREATV University, an entirely new kind of entrepreneurial hub of learning, mentorship, collaboration, and democratized access and opportunity. Led by Peter Csathy, head of the Los Angeles-based tech and media advisory firm CREATV Media, ...