Tue, December 3, 2024

by: Michael Jones

AT&T Gave Up on the Media Business, and Its Stock Has Surged

Investors have welcomed CEO John Stankey's return to boring wireless and broadband services after costly entertainment gambles.

by: Michael Jones

Video as Odumodublvck Sings Gospel Song in Church at Mum's Birthday: "So he Dey go Worship Place?"

Odumodublvck has sparked reactions after he was seen singing during his mother's birthday in church. In the clip, he even asked the congregation to clap along.

by: Michael Jones

From Wagons to Tractors: Where Is Radio's Evolution?

Radio - in its most basic sense - is the same now as in 1948. Radio and TV are wagons that have yet to become tractors. We need to evolve.

by: Michael Jones

Thicky Sandra Unimpresses Crush She Met on TikTok After Failing Simple Maths Test

Mike Sonko's daughter Thicky Sandra shared a playful TikTok live with a London-based man, sparking laughter over a humorous math exchange during their chat.

by: Michael Jones

Olympian Ilona Maher Makes Major Career Change After 'DWTS'

Saturday was a bittersweet day for the North Carolina Tar Heels' football program, as Mack Brown coached his last game in Chapel Hill - a 35-30 loss to NC State. Brown, who's already in the College Football Hall of Fame, had a tumultuous end to his

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Richard Osman apologises for previously defending Gregg Wallace

TV's Richard Osman has apologised for previously defending Gregg Wallace. Author and former Pointless star Richard, 54, says he is sorry after he 'stuck up' for the Masterchef host.

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Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence to Transition from Friends and Co-Stars to Family as Their Kids Announce Engagement

The two big names in the Hollywood film industry, Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy, are soon going to be one big happy family. The star's kids, Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence, recently took social media by shock as they announced their engagement.

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Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's son Connor shares rare photo during golf outing

The reclusive 29-year-old, who largely keeps his life out of the public eye, took to Instagram to share a snap of him and his friend enjoying a round of golf.

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Spotify Wrapped 2024: When is it released and where can I find it?

When Wrapped is released, each user's Spotify account will prompt them to view their interactive data roundup. It can be accessed through the Spotify smartphone app, or by logging on to the Spotify website. Wrapped is available to users with and without Premium subscriptions.

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Orion Innovation and Royal Belgian Football Association Launch Project Fenix to Revolutionize Belgian Football's Digital Ecosystem

Orion Innovation ("Orion"), a global leader in digital transformation and product development services, has partnered with the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) to deliver Project Fenix, an initiative designed to revolutionize Belgian football's digital infrastructure.

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Vikrant Massey reveals TRUTH behind his post hinting at retirement: 'Home and health are...'

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South Korean actor and rapper Park Min-Jae passes away at 32 due to cardiac arrest

The late rapper's agency had this to say on the heartbreaking news- "The guy who said he would conquer China and go on a month-long trip has gone on a much longer journey. It was so sudden and so shocking…

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Eddie Butita Denies Being Single, Says Girlfriend Dislikes Publicity

Comedian Eddie Butita revealed he has a private girlfriend who avoids publicity, addressing bachelor rumors while crediting her for his unique relationship dynamic.

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'Goal achieved': Chinese celebrity couple Huang Zitao and Xu Yiyang marry

Around four months after going public with their relationship, Chinese celebrity couple Huang Zitao and Xu Yiyang have tied the knot. Huang, 31, and Xu, 27, made their announcement simultaneously on Chinese social media platform Weibo at 7.

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Gotham Awards 2024: Full list of winners by category

Sing Sing" and "Nickel Boys" were multiple winners at the Gotham Awards, presented to the makers and stars of independent films.

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Ukhozi FM Song of the Year List Draws Mixed Responses From Netizens: "Mthandeni SK Will Win This"

The South African national radio station Ukhozi FM have finally released their Song of The Year nominee list. Many netizens had mixed reactions regarding it.

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DJ Sadic Savagely Responds to Lady Who Labeled Him Walking Red Flag: "Not Towards You"

Gospel DJ Sadic hilariously clapped back at a fan, calling him a red flag after Sadic shared a stylish photo, sparking a viral online conversation.

by: Michael Jones

Congratulations Rain As Nollywood Star and Beauty Queen Princess Chineke Joins United States Army

Nollywood star and beauty queen Princess Chineke shook the internet with pictures of herself donning a United States Army uniform as she announced her new career.

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'Amaran' actor Sivakarthikeyan on facing social media criticism: Maybe Elon Musk might block my account, and that will be my first success!

Sivakarthikeyan's movie 'Amaran' garnered significant acclaim globally. At the International Film Festival of India, he revealed that reducing social media use, especially Twitter, helped him overcome negative feedback.

by: Michael Jones

The Boys Season Five: Everything You Need to Know

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Kenyan TikToker Attracts Backlash after Stating Childless People Over 30 Have Issues

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Briefly Awards Nominee King Monada Joins Viral 'We Listen We Don't Judge' Challenge on Social Media

Musician and Briefly Awards nominee King Monada recently joined the viral TikTok challenge, "We Listen, We Don't Judge." Many netizens were stunned by his version.

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Hypefest Hong Kong 2024: An Unforgettable Weekend of Music, Art, and Community

Hong Kong's first two-day outdoor music and cultural festival hosted by Hypebeast, featured 24 musical acts alongside a multitude of brand activations, art installations and interactive experiences.HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire

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Get the Bissell Little Green Portable Cleaner Bundled With Febreze for Less Than $95 on Amazon

This is an amazing brand and vacuum, with tons of positive reviews across retailers. It's compact and portable and cleans up carpet and upholstery with ease. I'm talking about all the pet hair and full-size carpet coverage without a full-size vacuum.
Mon, December 2, 2024

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Amitabh Bachchan shares yet another cryptic post amid Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan's divorce rumours; says 'Chup Chaap...'

Amitabh Bachchan shares cryptic posts amid swirling divorce rumors concerning Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, leaving fans speculating about his messages. Read on to uncover the latest updates from the Bachchan family.

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Holiday Touchdown: Taylor and Travis fans will love Hallmark's Chiefs-themed holiday romance

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Christmas in the Spotlight: A love story straight out of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's playbook

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Star Trek's Most Embarrasing Crutch Is Now An Important Lesson

For example, I recently discovered a trope known as The Worf Effect, and this has completely changed how I view everybody's favorite Klingon on Star Trek: The Next Generation. If you need a quick primer,

by: Michael Jones

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Freak-Off Guests Are Coming to His Defense According to Source

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Last Minute Walmart Cyber Monday Deals Are Still Happening, Like $300 Off an iRobot Vacuum

Cyber Monday is almost over (so close), and there are still incredible deals to be had. Check out our hand-picked list of tech discounts you can't miss and start the holiday shopping season off right!

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2024 Ghana Election: Despite And Ofori Sarpong Cast Ballots In The Special Voting Exercise, Video

Ghanaian business moguls Dr Osei Kwame Despite and Dr Ernest Ofori Sarpong participated in the Special Voting exercise held on Monday, December 2, 2024.

by: Michael Jones

List Of Hollywood & Media Layoffs So Far In 2024: From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN

Merit Street Media Dr. Phil McGraw's news and entertainment network Merit Street media laid off nearly a third of its employees at the beginning of August. The company was partnered with ...

by: Michael Jones

Botched Release of Sci-Fi Thriller Sparks Lawsuit Over Distribution Deal

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K-drama actor Park Min Jae passes away untimely at 32: Cause of death revealed

Park Min Jae, known for his roles in K-dramas like The Korea-Khitan War, Tomorrow and Little Women, passed away in November while travelling China.

by: Michael Jones

Nazara Technologies buys 60% in Funky Monkeys for physical entertainment foray

Nazara Technologies announced five investments totalling Rs 196 crore, aimed at bolstering its verticals and subsidiaries. The gaming firm also made its first AI bet

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Time Out Market Bahrain Officially Opens its Doors to the Public

Time Out Market Bahrain officially opened its doors to the public on Monday, in the heart of Manama. To mark the occasion, two special events were hosted: an exclusive preview for members of the media,

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Nine star and news boss sue company in wake of culture review

Lawyer John Laxon alleges the media company has linked the recent exit of former Queensland news boss Amanda Paterson to its recent bombshell cultural review.

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Times Wins Multiple L.A. Press Club National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards

The awards, which were presented at a ceremony on Dec. 1 in downtown L.A., recognize the finest work from U.S.-based entertainment reporters and editors, as well as theater, film and television critics across all media.

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What we can VERIFY about Enron's return to the internet

U.S. energy giant Enron collapsed in 2001 after an accounting and fraud scandal. The resurrected company's promo video and website appear to be an elaborate joke.

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Sofia Vergara Poses Topless in Sultry Beach Photo

Modern Family star Sofia Vergara soaked up the sun as she ditched her bikini top for a steamy snap during a tropical vacation with friends.

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Enron went bankrupt years ago. Now a group claims it's 'back.'

A bit seemingly concocted by the same people behind Birds Aren't Real comes 23 years after Houston's Enron filed for bankruptcy.

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Nine's Airlie Walsh sues network amid workplace culture fallout

The well-known television reporter had worked on the Today breakfast program and as a political reporter for more than a decade.

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7 movies on Netflix with cameos that left us wanting more of their screen time

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Mediahub and Ideally discover offline hobby revolution

Australians are rediscovering the pleasure of analogue entertainment. From vinyl records and print magazines to live events, there's a clear appetite for media that offer consumers a tactile, immersive experience. Notably, some broadsheet publishers have ...

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Radiogad Alleges That Egungun Has Slept With Most of the BBL Ladies in His Videos, Advises His Wife

Nigerian media personality Radiogad has fired shots at Egungun of Lagos following his viral tape, He went on to advise his wife on what to do about their marriage.

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Legendary rock singer praises central Pa. teen band for their cover: 'I'm really impressed'

"But the music you're playing and the characters in it, every one of you, your personalities are coming out. You're singing from the heart, and it shows."

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On Thanksgiving People Went To The Movies & Watched Live Television

On thanksgiving millions of moviegoers flocked to the theater to watch 3 blockbuster films. Millions of others stayed home to watch the Macy's parade and/or NFL games.

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GMA Network executives, Japan embassy officials discuss media role in PH-Japan ties

Officials from GMA Network, Inc. and the Embassy of Japan met on Monday, December 2, to acknowledge the vital role of media in strengthening the bilateral relationship between the Philippines and Japan.

AT&T Gave Up on the Media Business, and Its Stock Has Surged

Investors have welcomed CEO John Stankey's return to boring wireless and broadband services after costly entertainment gambles.

The article from The Wall Street Journal discusses AT&T's strategic shift towards becoming a media and entertainment powerhouse, which has led to a significant surge in its stock prices. AT&T has been divesting from its traditional telecommunications business, focusing instead on its media assets like HBO, WarnerMedia, and its streaming service, HBO Max. This pivot is driven by the recognition that the future of content consumption is moving towards streaming and digital platforms. The company's efforts to bundle its services, including mobile, internet, and streaming content, aim to retain customers and increase revenue per user. Investors have responded positively to these moves, seeing potential in AT&T's ability to compete in the rapidly growing media market, especially with the success of HBO Max and the potential for further growth through acquisitions or partnerships. However, the article also notes the challenges AT&T faces, including substantial debt from past acquisitions and the need to continuously innovate in a highly competitive sector.

Read the Full Wall Street Journal Article at:
https://www.wsj.com/business/telecom/att-stock-surge-media-business-8d55f12d