The Feed June 25th

Merge 104.8  |  25 June 2026

The rumour that Margot Robbie is being considered to play Britney Spears in an upcoming biopic is false. The film is expected to be based on Britney’s bestselling memoir, The Woman in Me, which offers fans an unprecedented look into her life and the challenges she faced on her rise to global stardom. Margot’s team and industry sources have denied her involvement in the project.

 

Instagram has started testing horizontal video for TV. It’s a new feature that allows users to watch social media videos on the big screen in their living rooms. They are also exploring ways to bring live creator experiences to the big screen and create new opportunities for people to watch and participate together in real time.

 

Lionel Richie has filed to trademark his voice, specifically four of his most iconic vocal phrases, in a move to prevent unauthorised AI cloning and deepfakes. By securing these sound marks, he is establishing a new legal boundary, ensuring that his unique vocal identity remains his own. He joins Taylor Swift and a growing list of stars who are turning to legal efforts to protect their voices against AI.