• Tue, December 17, 2024

by: Los Angeles Times

Hollywood had a rough 2024. Here's who came out on top

Hollywood had a tough year. But not everything failed. This week, we highlight the people, institutions and ideas that came out on top.

by: Live 5 News

Free Palmetto Sports app available for download now

The free Palmetto Sports and Entertainment App will give up-to-date coverage of your favorite teams from every corner of South Carolina.

by: Nairametrics

Firstbank kicks off Decemberissavybe 2024 with Kenny Blaq's 'reckless' musicomedy

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by: First Coast News

Singers, actors and other entertainers we lost in 2024

Quincy Jones, James Earl Jones, Toby Keith, Liam Payne and Shelly Duvall are just some of the entertainers who died in the past year.

by: Business Standard

Sony to continue aggressive investment in country, says India MD Banerjee

Japan's Sony will continue to invest aggressively in India, one of its most important media and entertainment global markets, with an eye on creating compelling contents, according to a senior company official.

by: bleedingcool

The Big Bang Theory Gets Holiday Season Debuts on MTV, Nick at Nite

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by: NDTV

Inside Aaliyah Kashyap And Shane Gregoire's Honeymoon Trip To Maldives. See Pics

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by: Forbes

Mike Tyson The Subject Of New Netflix Sports Documentary Series

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by: WISH-TV

Free Palmetto Sports and Entertainment app available for download

WIS is proud to announce the release of an exciting new app designed for sports fans in South Carolina — the Palmetto Sports and Entertainment App!

by: Techopedia

Who Owns Discord? Platform's Ownership Explored

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by: legit

Africa Revenue Summit (AFRES) to Support 400 CEOs and Business Leaders in Lagos

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by: Tuko

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by: Goodreturns

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by: yourlifechoices.com.au

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by: The Herald-Dispatch

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by: Morningstar

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by: Seeking Alpha

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by: The Hindu

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by: MARCA

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by: The Jamaica Observer

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by: BBC

BBC Studios and The Walt Disney Company announce first-ever Bluey animated feature film

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by: Rolling Out

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by: soapcentral

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Memes have been entertaining us since the early 2010s, so choosing the most viral memes of 2024 is a mammoth task.

by: BGR

The outrageous new Netflix true crime saga about a small-town feud that's climbing the charts

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by: EURweb

Ozy Media Founder Carlos Watson Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

by: Cosmopolitan

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by: radaronline

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by: AOL

Adam Brody's return to TV was a moment made for millennials: 'People love a comeback story'

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by: Deadline.com

"Riveting And Timely" Documentary Coming On OceanGate Titan Submersible Tragedy, Directed By Last Man To See Crew Alive

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by: Rolling Out

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by: Tuko

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by: legit

Regina Daniels and Mum Visit Universal Studios, Mingle With International Stars: "Chop Life Gang"

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by: Variety

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by: legit

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by: Rolling Out

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by: Yahoo

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

'Jaden Cheat on You?': Jaden Smith Ex Says She's 'Tired of the Games' and Betrayal Weeks After His Entanglement with Another Woman Led to Her Attack

by: MSN

VPR's Tom Sandoval And Girlfriend Victoria's Cryptic IG Cheating Drama, Explained

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by: MSN

Prince Andrew Tells Royal Fans It's "Bizarre" to "Have Their Cameras on" While Meeting Him in Resurfaced Christmas Video

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by: MSN

Karamo Brown's Net Worth: How He Transcended Reality TV To Become One of Media's Most Booked and Busy

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by: MSN

How to Convert Mov to MP4 - Fast and Easy

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by: MSN

Zach Justice Launches Indie Banner Dropouts University Studios (Exclusive)

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by: MSN

Titan Submersible Implosion Documentary in the Works

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by: MSN

Wedding Guests Left Screaming at Best Man and Maid of Honor's Epic Entrance

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by: MSN

Chelsea Green Calls Out Cardi B for WWE Title Match

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Hollywood had a rough 2024. Here's who came out on top

Hollywood had a tough year. But not everything failed. This week, we highlight the people, institutions and ideas that came out on top.
The article from the Los Angeles Times, titled "Hollywood Inc.: Year in Review - Who Won in 2024," provides an overview of the major events and trends in the entertainment industry throughout 2024. It discusses the impact of the ongoing recovery from the global health crisis, with a focus on how streaming services, theatrical releases, and content creation adapted to new consumer behaviors. Key points include the resurgence of cinema attendance, the dominance of certain studios and streaming platforms, significant mergers and acquisitions, labor disputes, and the rise of new content creators. The piece also highlights the winners and losers of the year, analyzing which companies and individuals thrived due to strategic decisions, innovative content, or market conditions, and which ones faced challenges or setbacks. Additionally, it touches on the evolving landscape of Hollywood with respect to diversity, inclusion, and the integration of AI and other technologies in film and television production.

Read the Full Los Angeles Times Article at:
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2024-12-17/hollywood-inc-year-in-review-who-won-in-2024-the-wide-shot