• Tue, December 3, 2024

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L.A. Magazine Cover Stars Take Home Big Wins at 34th Annual Gotham Awards

The Gotham Awards celebrate and recognize outstanding storytellers, writers, directors, producers and actors. This year's nominees were handpicked by independent committees of film critics, festival programmers, film curators and journalists, while the final award recipients were chosen by independent juries (full list of winners below).

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Social media stars crowned in first UK and Ireland TikTok awards

Influencers - or content creators - have arrived en masse in central London for the UK and Ireland's first ever TikTok award ceremony. Our culture reporter, Yasmin Rufo, is at the red carpet event and will be bringing you updates throughout the evening as we find out who is taking home each prize.

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Chase Elliott Is Not Most Popular Cup Series Driver Based on Social Media Numbers

Chase Elliott won the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Most Popular Driver Award on Nov. 22. Impressively, it was the seventh consecutive season fans have voted the Hendrick Motorsports pilot as the most popular in the sport.

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FilmGate Miami showcases artists on the cutting edge of AI, VR and AR technologies at Interactive Media Fest

The way the world is going, AI, VR, AR and all the tech acronyms you can think of will take over. So why be against<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More

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Diddy's Son Christian Combs Allegedly Served Papers Regarding Assault Claims

Christian Combs, Diddy's youngest son, was allegedly served legal paperwork recently at his father's Miami mansion, in connection to multiple accusations.

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Martial law turmoil unsettles South Korean entertainment schedules

Dua Lipa's concert organiser has not issued any statement, suggesting that the shows will proceed as planned. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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How 'Sister Wives' star Janelle Brown spent first Thanksgiving without late son Garrison

Janelle Brown remembered her late son Garrison on 1st Thanksgiving after his death. Here's the message she wrote about him.

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ESPN, Stephen A. Smith negotiating historic deal nearing 6 years, $120 million: Sources

ESPN's initial offer was for $18 million per year. The two sides also discussed both five- and six-year options for the length of contract.

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Stephen King to Shut Down His 3 Radio Stations in Maine

Stephen King, the horror author whose books have sold hundreds of millions of copies, inspired classic films and disturbed untold nights of sleep, has long played another role closer to his home in Maine: local media magnate.

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NFL Reporter Laura Rutledge's Outfit Turned Heads on Monday

Rutledge, a native of St. Petersburg, Florida, is not only one of the top reporters in the business today. She's also earned quite a following for her dashing TV outfits, and the fans are loving how she's constantly sharing her fits on social media.

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'Ahsoka' season 1 and 'The Mandalorian' season 3 get stunning 4K steelbook releases

" The Mandalorian " season 3 and " Ahsoka " season 1 have both arrived on 4K Ultra HD Steelbook as hot Dec. 3 releases packaged as special Collector's Editions encased in fancy SteelBook hardware, injected with exclusive art, bonus features, interviews, deleted scenes, and collector cards to indulge yourself in.

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PS5 Owners Get Limited-Time PlayStation 30th Anniversary Themes and More

Sony has updated the PS5 on PlayStation's 30th anniversary with a PS One-themed startup sequence and themes based on past PlayStation consoles.

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Serena Williams Fires Back at Shocking Body Modification Claims

One user wrote, "Serena Williams shutting down these rumors with confidence! She's always been a symbol of strength and authenticity. ," while a second added, "Stupid rumors anyway." A third fan wrote, "They'll hate her no matter what she does or says."

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Apple Music Replay 2024 has arrived. Here's how to find your listening report

The wait for the Apple Music Replay 2024 is finally over and users can now access the personalized annual playlist and report that summarizes their listening habits over the past year.

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FSU working to purchase Regal Governor's Square movie theater for its film school

FSU is in the process of acquiring the movie theater at Regal Governor's Square, according to an announcement briefly made at a recent trustees meeting.

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Julia Fox Wears Sheer Dress to Fashion Awards and Admits 'Being a Freak's Not an Easy Thing'

Julia Fox was never going to show up to the British Fashion Awards in jeans and a nice top — and, right on brand, the famously outrageous actress wore a striking, see-through dress. Fox, 34, wore a sheer white lace gown by designer Dilara Findikoglu,

by: Michael Jones

NFL, 'Moana 2' And Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Drew Big Crowds

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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Live Nation just majority-acquired a Hollywood influencer management company. Here's why that matters.

Live Nation is a live music promotion and ticketing giant, but it also runs a powerhouse talent management business. Indeed, the Michael Rapino-led company claimed in its 2023 annual report to be "one of the world's leading artist management companies based on the number of artists represented".
  • Wed, December 4, 2024

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Charli xcx on the Year of the 'Brat,' Advice From Ariana Grande and Pivoting to Acting: 'I'm at This Crossroad'

In 2024, a hit song is more like something you can't escape than something you can measure. There are countless charts and services and data dumps that measure streams and memes and airplay and anything else you can count.

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Festivalgoers and performers took to social media with allegations of sexual harassment and bad behaviour, and noted a heavy police presence

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Traditional Pay-TV Subscriptions to Dip Below 35% in 2025 as Streaming Becomes the Norm - AlixPartners Annual Media Predictions

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Eva Longoria Talks "Disrupting the Industry" by Co-Founding Hyphenate Media: "Hollywood Makes You Stay in Your Lane"

The 'Desperate Housewives' star told Content London: "It really is an industry that makes you stay in your lane — 'you're an actress, not a producer, just keep doing that.'"

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Households using record 13 entertainment sources, Hub reports

The entertainment landscape continues to expand and diversify, with the average U.S. household now utilizing ... Read More

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Azealia Banks involved in another fiery social media exchange

A heated Twitter exchange between rapper Azealia Banks and The 1975 frontman Matty Healy escalated after Banks criticized Charli XCX.

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K-LOVE Media dedicates new $120 million building in Tennessee for new headquarters

EMF, parent company for K-LOVE and Air1 radio stations, also known as K-LOVE Media, dedicated its new 165,000-square-foot building during a ceremony.

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What's the recipe for Hallmark and Lifetime holiday movies? Small towns, mystery men and baked goods.

A high-powered career woman returns to a small town where she unexpectedly reconnects with a man with a heart of gold. Together, they embark on a quest — maybe to save a family farm, a struggling business or even each other.

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Over 70 apprentice spots in media production sector under new IMDA scheme

Apprenticeships will last either six or 12 months depending on the trainee's prior experience. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Kantar Unveils Its 2025 Media Trends and Forecast

While much optimism exists for 2025 — fueled by increased ad spend and emerging technologies — challenges abound. Kantar Media's just-released Media Trends & Predictions report seeks to illuminate the opportunities and challenges confronting the media and entertainment ecosystem in the coming year,

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MultiStory Media wraps up the year with a slate of commissions

MultiStory Media, the award-winning factual, documentary and factual entertainment ITV Studios label, is wrapping up the year with a raft of new commissions.

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JioHotstar domain finally with Viacom 18

The domain name 'JioHotstar.com,' associated with Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd., was acquired after a significant merger between Reliance Jio, Disney Hotstar, and Viacom18. Initially registered by a Delhi app developer and later held by Dubai siblings,

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Oga Obinna Elicits Mixed Reaction after Stating Men Marry Women with Good Behaviour, Not Looks

Oga Obinna has given women tips on what men look for in wives. This comes days after he patched things with comedienne Dem wa Facebook after a fallout.

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Aston Looker: Mystery surrounds young Aussie model's tragic death in Bali

The tragic death of 18-year-old Aston Looker in Bali leaves many heartbroken including his mum who remembers him as a loving, humorous soul.

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IVP warmly welcomes new staff writer

EL CENTRO — The Imperial Valley Press is pleased to announce its warmest welcome to Staff Writer Jessamyn Dodd. Coming straight from Northern Arizona, Dodd has written about entertainment, crime, and politics for news media outlets like The New York Post and Epoch Times.

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Isaac Otesa Stranded in Nairobi, Pleads with Mike Sonko to Rescue Him: "Hana Chakula"

Bungoma Goliath, Isaac Otesa, pleaded for Mike Sonko's help after being stranded in Nairobi, lacking food and shelter. Once hopeful, he now faces hardships.

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Anatii joins Gamma's star line-up with global distribution deal

Gamma focuses on empowering artists through music, films, merchandise and more, offering a platform for creatives to control and monetise their work globally.

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Senator Methu Savagely Responds to Karen Nyamu: "Nitakuita Watu Wakianza Kutwerk"

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Forbes reveals 2025 30 Under 30 Hollywood and entertainment honorees

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Eminem's Mother Dies Aged 69 After Long Battle with Lung Cancer

Eminem's mother, Debbie Nelson, dies at 69 after battling lung cancer. Known for their complex relationship, the rapper has yet to comment on her passing.

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JioHotstar domain finally with Ambani

The domain name 'JioHotstar.com,' associated with Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd., was acquired after a significant merger between Reliance Jio, Disney Hotstar, and Viacom18. Initially registered by a Delhi app developer and later held by Dubai siblings,

by: Michael Jones

Byron Allen's $10B Discrimination Lawsuit Against McDonald's Over Ad Spend to Go to Trial

The lawsuit accuses the fast food giant of violating federal and state civil rights laws by maintaining a separate, lower ad tier for companies that produce content aimed at a Black audience.

by: Michael Jones

Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan decide to take a break: Report

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter and actor Barry Keoghan have decided to take a break from their relationship, according to insider reports. Speculations about their breakup have circulated for months, with sources citing their focus on their careers as a contributing factor.

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BBC Children's and Education announces Gladiators: Epic Pranks and new commissions backing homegrown entertainment

The three new commissions demonstrate the BBC's commitment to backing homegrown stories that bring families together

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Taylor Swift Thanks Fans for Making 'Tortured Poets Department' Apple Music's Top Streamed Album

Apple Music named Taylor Swift the top streamed artist and her album The Tortured Poets Department the top streamed album in 2024. Following the news, Swift took to social media Tuesday to share her excitement.

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The Future of Casting Is Now: IAmCasting Debuts 2.0 Enhanced Features at Singapore Media Festival 2024

Since its launch last December, IAmCasting has welcomed close to 3,000 talents from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, The Philippines, Thailand, and the U.S. to its platform. With over 40 talent agencies and production companies on board and joining, the community continues to grow, with even more partners expected to come onboard.

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Tolkien and anime work well together, says LOTR: The War Of The Rohirrim's Japanese director

The latest Lord Of The Rings film in a decade tells the story of tragic king Helm Hammerhand. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani's pic with a child goes viral, check out fans reaction

Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, one of Bollywood's most adored couples, have once again captured the hearts of their fans with a heartwarming photo that has gone viral on social media. The couple,

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JioHotstar domain finally with Ambani's Viacom 18

Live Nation just majority-acquired a Hollywood influencer management company. Here's why that matters.

Live Nation is a live music promotion and ticketing giant, but it also runs a powerhouse talent management business. Indeed, the Michael Rapino-led company claimed in its 2023 annual report to be "one of the world's leading artist management companies based on the number of artists represented".
Live Nation has acquired a majority stake in the Hollywood-based influencer management company, The Digital Dept., signaling a strategic move to expand its reach within the digital and social media landscape. This acquisition is significant as it reflects Live Nation's intent to leverage the growing influence of social media personalities in the entertainment industry, particularly in music promotion and artist discovery. The Digital Dept. represents a roster of high-profile influencers who can directly engage with millions of followers, offering Live Nation new avenues for marketing, ticket sales, and fan engagement. This move also underscores the increasing importance of digital influencers in shaping consumer behavior and the music industry's adaptation to digital marketing trends, aiming to create more integrated and impactful promotional campaigns.

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