Getting ahead in entertainment means looking laterally, not just up... @jason_blum shares why your generation, your taste, and the people you meet could be your biggest career assets.

TV Staff Writer Serenna Kamlani on why Plan B isn’t always an option in Hollywood: “I don’t believe in having a Plan B. This is what I’m doing, and I have to make it work.”

Head of Threads Connor Hayes on why taking risks and embracing tough challenges fuels innovation at Meta: “You could always succeed by putting yourself in the toughest situation and doing the best job possible.”

Head of Threads Connor Hayes reveals why followers matter less than ever in 2026: “Followers are a far less strong predictor of real outcomes than they were 5 years ago. What matters is how many people you’re reaching and whether the conversation around your content is good.”

Emmy-winning writer, producer, and director @VDOOZER shares why AI is inevitable in Hollywood, but human storytelling will always matter: “AI as a filmmaking tool is inevitable. But I believe in the human soul in storytelling.”

👀 Live streaming is becoming one of the next great storytelling mediums.From live streamers to viral clips, the way we consume culture is changing in real time. What are you tuning into on the livestream? ⬇️

"I thought all billionaires were evil… until I met @mcuban "

Learning to trust yourself, tune out the noise, and stand by what you believe in can change everything. Stop letting other people's opinions write your story.

Artists no longer need a label, a billboard, or a gatekeeper to reach an audience. Create from your bedroom. Go live from your phone. Build a community on your own terms. The tools are here. The opportunities are endless. What are you waiting for?

The Paramount deal is done. So what does one company owning all of this actually mean for Hollywood? ⭐ AvA LIVE is a weekly show covering the business of Entertainment from Assistants vs. Agents founder Warner Bailey

Perfect timing @ericadamsfornyc

Who hired Nelson Agholor to be a ball boy at the #USOPEN

Since Travis Kelce went on stage with Taylor Swift, it’s only fair she has to play 1 down for the Chiefs this year

“No worries at all! Happy to help”

When your boss asks you to do the most insane, impossible task of all time 🫡

Looks like Justin wasn’t NSYNC with the whole no drinking and driving thing

Nightmare situation for Nick Cannon’s assistant having to get his kids’ avails to schedule 11 meetings