In the middle of a storyline.

Beginning in the middle of its storyline: said of a work of literature or a film.

A system of government in which the populace votes but the media hold power through influence.

(derogatory) A person who attempts to transfer or transfers from one entertainment industry to another based only on prior popularity and not necessarily legitimate talent.

plural of transmission medium

A large European wasp, Dolichovespula media, that became established in Britain in the 1980s

(informal) A large gathering of reporters at the scene of a news event.

(US, idiomatic) Media that provides broad or misleading statements in quick succession without context or explanation.

An advocacy-group tactic of framing issues as public issues, exposing questionable, exploitative, or unethical practices, and forcing media coverage by buying media time or creating controversy that is likely to receive extensive news coverage.

Collectively, the communications media, especially television, radio, and newspapers, that reach the mass of the people.