Wed, December 4, 2024

by: Michael Jones

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.

by: Michael Jones

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.

by: Michael Jones

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.

by: Michael Jones

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

by: Michael Jones

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.

by: Michael Jones

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.

by: Michael Jones

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.

by: Michael Jones

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.

by: Michael Jones

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.

by: Michael Jones

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,

by: Michael Jones

JioHotstar domain finally with Ambani's Viacom 18

Tue, December 3, 2024

by: Michael Jones

Walter Presents: 'Black Tulip' seasons 1 and 2 coming to C4 Streaming this month

by: Michael Jones

'Uthando Nesthembu' Has Been Renewed for Season 8, SA Reacts

The South African fan-favourite reality TV show 'Uthando Nesthembu' has officially been renewed for its eighth season which will premiere in January 2025.

by: Michael Jones

What brought Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith together for Thanksgiving?

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith spent Thanksgiving together.

by: Michael Jones

When is Spotify Wrapped 2024 coming?: Here's what we know

Spotify is gearing up to release its annual Wrapped, personalized recaps of users' listening habits and year in audio.

by: Michael Jones

Influencers take on the news

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Stephen Colbert Gives Trump's FBI Pick A Pointed Reminder After Media Threat

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, was forced to step down by both of the two nonprofit advocacy groups that he ran due to mismanagement of funds, sexual impropriety and reports of intoxicated behavior, The New Yorker reported on Sunday. The incidents — relayed in a trail of documents and corroborated to…

by: Michael Jones

Pastor Ng'ang'a visits Shimo la Tewa prison, donates tissue papers to inmates: "Nilikuwa hapa"

Pastor James Ng'ang'a revisited Shimo la Tewa Prison, inspiring inmates with his testimony, gifts, and plans to support them with chapati, seats, and iron sheets.

by: Michael Jones

Riley Green announces new 2025 UK & Ireland dates for 'Damn Country Music' tour

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Taapsee Pannu reveals biggest marketing lesson she learned from Dunki co-star Shah Rukh Khan and how it changed her mindset

by: Michael Jones

Park Min Jae Passes Away at 32: Honouring The South Korean Actor Through 4 Of His Notable Works

The heartthrob Park Min Jae, known for his best works in K-dramas like Tomorrow, and Little Women passed away while travelling in China.

by: Michael Jones

Kenyan Man Celebrates 36th Birthday with Ugali Stew Instead of Cake: "Amazing"

A photo doing rounds on Facebook shows the unusual way a Kenyan man celebrated his birthday. He opted to replace the cake with ugali, sukuma wiki and stew.

by: Michael Jones

Prince William and Kate to welcome Qatar's emir on state visit to Britain

Prince William and his wife Kate will greet Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and his wife on Tuesday as they begin a two-day state visit to Britain.

by: Michael Jones

TikToker Jackline Mensah And Kofi Asamoah Deny Secret Affair Rumours Amid Recent Backlash

Content creator Jackline Mensah and film director Kofi Asamoah have finally addressed recent rumours that they were involved in a romantic relationship.

by: Michael Jones

Vikrant Massey clarifies he's not retiring, just taking a break to focus on health and family

Earlier, the actor had announced his 'break' through a post on his social media..vikrant massey, vikrant massey not retiring, vikrant massey retirement, vikrant massey new statement, vikrant massey break,

by: Michael Jones

Allu Arjun to Rashmika Mandanna, know Pushpa 2: The Rule star cast's net worth and fees here

Pushpa 2 The Rule is one of the most awaited films of this year. The film is set to release on December 5. Do you know what is the net worth of the actors appearing in Pushpa 2: The Rule?

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

by: Michael Jones

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.

by: Michael Jones

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.

by: Michael Jones

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.

by: Michael Jones

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.

by: Michael Jones

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.

by: Michael Jones

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

by: Michael Jones

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…

by: Michael Jones

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.

by: Michael Jones

'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.

by: Michael Jones

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.

by: Michael Jones

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.

by: Michael Jones

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.

The Velmas to Honor LGBTQ Representation in Kids and Family Programming (EXCLUSIVE)

LGBTQ representation in kids and family programming will be honored with The Velmas, an awards series being launched by The Rainbow Project.

The article from Variety discusses the launch of "The Velmas," an initiative by the Rainbow Project aimed at recognizing and promoting positive representations of the LGBTQ community in children's and family programming. Named after Velma from "Scooby-Doo," who has been interpreted as a queer character, the project seeks to honor shows that authentically portray queer characters and themes. The inaugural honorees include "The Owl House," "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power," "The Loud House," "Adventure Time," and "Steven Universe," all celebrated for their inclusive storytelling. The Rainbow Project, which has been advocating for better representation since 2019, uses this initiative to highlight the importance of visibility and acceptance in media, especially in content aimed at younger audiences. The article also mentions the involvement of GLAAD and the broader impact of such representation on viewers, emphasizing the need for more diverse and inclusive narratives in television.

Read the Full Variety Article at:
https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/the-velmas-honor-lgbtq-representation-kids-family-programming-rainbow-project-1236232788/