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Allen Media Group isn’t lovin’ it. AMG divisions Entertainment Studios Networks and Weather Group have filed a lawsuit against McDonald’s, accusing the burger behemoth of failing to honor a commitment to spend 2% of its advertising budget on Black-Owned Media in 2021, escalating to 5 percent by 2024. Per the lawsuit, McDonald’s did not spend anywhere close to 2 percent on Black-Owned Media in 2021, and it is not on pace to meeting its commitment now. “This is a groundbreaking lawsuit based on a California law—Civil Code 1711—that holds corporations to their public promises and thereby redresses corporate fraud. That’s exactly this case,” said Skip Miller, counsel for Allen Media Group. “Per the lawsuit, McDonald’s said one thing and did another.” AMG is seeking damages in excess of $100 million, along with punitive damages and a permanent injunction requiring McDonald’s to honor its commitment and spend at least 5 percent of its ad budget on Black-Owned Media with full transparency going forward.
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“McDonald’s has a long history of investment in diverse communities and partners, and we are proud of our record. We will not be coerced by these in terrorem tactics and will defend ourselves vigorously,” responded McDonald’s in a statement. Allen Media Group filed a $10 billion racial discrimination suit against McDonald’s for $10 billion in 2021, in a case working its way through the courts.
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Nickelodeon unveiled a brand campaign and new identity that includes a reimagined Splat logo and Nick characters, but with a modern feel. The “Portal to Fun” launch campaign features 5 mixed media brand films that depict the Splat as a gateway to surprising experiences. The campaign will continue throughout the summer, as Nickelodeon brings “Portal to Fun” experiences to schools around the country.
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The Eurovision Song Contest will stream on Peacock for the third year, starting with the semi-finals on May 9 at 3p. The finale airs May 13 at 3p. Olympic skater Johnny Weir will host a special “Watch With Live,” which allows viewers to interact with Weir, during the Grand Final.
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To celebrate last night’s 350th episode of “American Dad!,” TBS kicked off #AmericanDrag, a new social impact campaign focusing on the series’ gender-fluid character Roger. TBS has joined forces with drag queens Trixie Mattel and Trinity the Tuck to create a custom video spot available on TBS’ social media platforms. For every quote-tweet of the video using the hashtag #AmericanDrag, TBS will donate $1 to The Trevor Project, a leader in suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ young people.
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Production has shut down on more series as the writers’ strike heads into week two. “We hate to strike, but if we must, we strike hard,” tweeted Jon Hurwitz, co-creator of Netflx’s “Cobra Kai.” George R.R. Martin, announcing that “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Night” has closed for the duration, was also among those supporting the walkout. “No one wanted this — no writer with an ounce of sense, anyway — but the producers and the studios and the networks and the streamers gave us no choice,” he said in a blog post.
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“The Kelly Clarkson Show” is moving east. Production for season five of the daytime talker, which had been housed in LA, will film at NYC’s 30 Rockefeller Plaza in front of a live studio audience.
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Oxygen has ordered “Texas Justice with Kelly Siegler” (wt) from Wolf Entertainment. The series follows murder investigations and trials in the Lone Star state. Oxygen is also bolstering its true crime slate with (working titles all) “The Pike County Murders” from KT Studios; “Real Murders of Los Angeles” and Sin City Murders” from 44 Blue Productions; and “Fatal Family Feuds” from Woodcut Media.
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The CW has acquired Canadian comedy “Son of a Critch,” based on Mark Critch’s memoir about growing up in the ‘80s. Critch created and stars in the show, which counts Andrew Barnsley (“Schitt’s Creek”) among its executive producers. “Andrew and I had a ton of fun and success together on ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ and I can’t wait for everyone to see his newest hilarious and heartwarming series,” said The CW’s President of Entertainment Brad Schwartz. “’Son of a Critch’ is a truly unique family comedy about adolescent adventures and those awkward and relatable growing pains.
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Hulu’s “The Bear” is back for season two on Thursday, June 22. Molly Gordon (“Animal Kingdom”) has joined the cast in a recurring role.
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Quiz show “Hey Yahoo” premieres Monday, June 12 at 8p on Game Show Network. Tom Cavanagh (“The Flash”) hosts.
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Bravo’s “Project Runway: All-Stars” kicks off Thursday, June 15 at 8p with a two-part premiere. Fourteen designers from the past 19 seasons have a shot at redemption in a season with a surprise twist.
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A new season of TLC reality show “90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days”premieres Sunday, June 4 at 8p. Seven new couples prepare to meet their partner, while one returning favorite reunite to give love another shot.
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EONS “The Invisible Barrier Keeping Two Worlds Apart” is the first PBS Digital Studios episode of 2023 to hit 10M+ views in less than one week. The new episodes of the series about the history of life on Earth was released on Tuesday, May 2, and it also reached one million views in less than one day from posting.
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