Wed, December 18, 2024

by: Business Insider

Media insiders expect an M&A deal frenzy next year. These 6 companies could be in the mix.

With several buzzy media and entertainment deals already planned for 2025, industry insiders say next year could see a flurry of M&A activity.

by: autoevolution

TikTok Is Now a Car Configurator for the 2025 Kia K4

South Korean carmaker Kia launched the first-of-its-kind car configurator on TikTok, the main target is the new K4 sedan

by: Channel NewsAsia Singapore

Former Mediacorp star Phyllis Quek shares that she quit showbiz in 2012 to focus on her health and she has no regrets

Quek, who left Mediacorp in 2001 to focus on her career in Taiwan and China, filmed her last drama, The Ultimate Winner, in 2011. Her first drama post-hiatus was the Mediacorp series Legal Eagles, in 2017.

by: Daily Monitor

Govt vows to deport vulgar foreign artists

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), the regulatory authority for telecommunications, broadcasting, and infrastructure services in Uganda, has vowed to deport and extradite

by: Tuko

Anguka Nayo, Kudade Top List of Kenya's Most Searched Song Lyrics on Google in 2024

The most searched song lyrics in Kenya for 2024 include Anguka Nayo, Kudade, Hit and Run, Mimi Ni Mzabibu, and more. These tracks captivated audiences online.

by: Ghanaweb.com

Ghana Witnessed the Most Impactful Creatives Campaign in Political History this Year- Kojo Preko Dankwa

Ghana has never seen such an effective, attractive, far-reaching, and properly organized Creatives Campaign like the one rolled out by the NDC prior to the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary Election.

by: Bollywood Hungama

Sobhita Dhulipala dons a Sabyasachi look; calls it Bohemian tribute to her backpacking days

Sobhita Dhulipala dons a Sabyasachi look; calls it Bohemian tribute to her backpacking days Bollywood News: Latest Bollywood News, Bollywood News Today, Bollywood Celebrity News, Breaking News, Celeb News,

by: Business Standard

Explore Digital Creativity- M.A. in Communication Design (Animation and VFX) at JAIN University

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Communication Design (Animation & VFX) at the School of Design, Media, and Creative Arts (SDMCA), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), is your gateway to mastering the art of animation and visual effects.

by: MSN

A record number of Latino-led movies are inducted to the National Film Registry

Spy Kids," "Up in Smoke," "Mi Familia," "American Me" and "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" were five Latino led movies chosen by The Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry;
Tue, December 17, 2024

by: Asia One

Winner's Mino and Park Ju-hyun reportedly dating

They met on the set of the 2022 film Seoul Vibe. According to South Korean media Newsen today (Dec 18), Song Min-ho - also known as Mino in the K-pop boy band Winner - and actress Park Ju-hyun are dating.

by: Daily Monitor

Uganda vows to deport vulgar foreign artists

UCC maintains that promoting vulgar material violates Ugandan laws and undermines the country's cultural integrity.

by: Native News Online

SWAIA Announces Dates for 2025 Native Fashion Week

The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts is pleased to announce the return of SWAIA Native Fashion Week , celebrating its second annual event, from May 7 through May 11, 2025. Following the success of last year's inaugural event,

by: CNN

Disney cuts transgender storyline from new animated series

Disney has cut a transgender storyline from its new animated series, "Win or Lose," ahead of the show's release.

by: bolavip

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk rematch to be monitored by AI judge: How will it work?

The highly anticipated rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury set for December 21st will feature an AI judge. Here's how it will work.

by: WHO Magazine

The 2024 Doctor Who Christmas Special is here and Nicola Coughlan is joining Ncuti Gatwa

by: The Cheat Sheet

Prince Harry and Meghan Now Feeling the Same Heat Kate Middleton Did Over Their Holiday Card 'Photoshop Fail'

by: radaronline

Luigi Mangione Indicted for First-Degree Murder and 'Act of Terrorism' in Fatal Shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Luigi Mangione has been indicted for first-degree murder just weeks after the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

by: Cosmopolitan

Glen Powell's Complete Dating History: From Nina Dobrev to Gigi Paris

Glen and Extra host Renee Bargh started dating in Summer 2018, though their relationship wasn't reported on until November, when a source told Us Weekly they'd been together "for six months," and another insider said "Renee has been staying at Glen's place."

by: EURweb

Ozy Media Founder Carlos Watson Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

by: BGR

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

The Tiger King energy is strong with this one. Netflix's The Kings of Tupelo is one of the streamer's wildest releases of the year.

by: soapcentral

20 most viral memes of 2024 that kept us laughing: Hawk Tuah girl, Chill Guy and more explored

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

by: BBC

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

Disney Acquires Global Theatrical Film Rights for No. 1 Streaming Series, Bluey, With Streaming on Disney+

by: The Jamaica Observer

Grange, Morris Dixon condemn murder of journalist Barbara Gayle, send condolences

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange says she is deeply saddened by the death of former Gleaner journalist Barbara Gayle. Gayle was reportedly found dead with her throat slashed at her Caymanas Country Club Estate home in St Catherine on Tuesday morning.

by: MARCA

NFL capitalizes on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's popularity to do business

by: The Hindu

India's official entry 'Laapataa Ladies' out of Oscars 2025 race

Laapataa Ladies out of Oscars race, while British-Indian film Santosh makes shortlist for Best International Feature category.

by: AOL

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

Fans have likened Roklov to a "grown-up" version of Seth Cohen, the affluent Southern California high schooler who loves emo music and comic books who Brody played on The O.C. from 2003 to 2007. The actor disagrees with these comparisons. "I do not think Seth Cohen would've been a rabbi," Brody told Yahoo Entertainment in a recent interview.

by: Seeking Alpha

Disney: Road To Price Recovery Sunnier, But Potholes And Detours Remain Unfixed

Disney's stock is comfortably above $100 due to strong Q4 2024 performance, but 2025 structural changes in streaming could disrupt this. Click for more on DIS.

by: Morningstar

Arts and entertainment sector shrinks by 15% since Labour took office, union says

THE creative arts and entertainment industry has shrunk by 15 per cent since Labour took power, analysis by the Equity union has found. Official GDP data shows an average reduction of 3.7 per cent a month in business activity over the four-month period, with the industry shrinking by a painful 4.6 per cent in October, it said.

by: The Herald-Dispatch

Better Business Bureau: Look out for misleading social media ads promoting customized gifts

A personalized item might seem perfect; however, last-minute shoppers should look out for misleading ads on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok promoting customized gifts. BBB Scam Tracker has gotten nume

by: yourlifechoices.com.au

Former Nine Entertainment boss Hugh Marks to take the helm of the ABC

Former Nine Entertainment chief executive Hugh Marks has been appointed as the new managing director of the ABC and has signalled the national broadcaster will need to "make choices" about its priorities to maintain the quality of its news and programs.

by: Goodreturns

Approved Issue of 2:1 Bonus Shares: Record Date To Be Determined; BUY/SELL?

Following the Boards approval of 2:1 bonus shares, Thinkink Picturezs shares ended Tuesday 1.53% down at Rs 1.93 per share, with a market value of Rs 91.49 Cr.

by: Techopedia

Who Owns Discord? Platform's Ownership Explored

Who owns the social messaging platform Discord? Techopedia looks at the company's background, ownership, and founders, who still run the company.

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: Forbes

Mike Tyson The Subject Of New Netflix Sports Documentary Series

Marc Berman is a New York-based reporter who covers media. On the heels of the record viewership for his boxing bout with Jake Paul, Netflix has announced that Mike Tyson will be the subject of an upcoming documentary series.

by: Yahoo

7 best comic book movies and TV shows of 2024, ranked

Though the world has experienced superhero fatigue, 2024 had a refreshing batch of hit comic book films and shows like Deadpool & Wolverine and The Penguin.

by: Deadline.com

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

An OceanGate submersible documentary on the Titan disaster is in post-production, directed by the last man to see the crew alive.

by: NDTV

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

Aaliyah shared a glimpse into their tropical vacation on Instagram. The multi-picture post opened to Aaliyah posing for the camera by the beach

by: bleedingcool

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

MTV and Nickelodeon are adding the sitcom The Big Bang Theory to their respective lineups, kicking off with some holiday season marathons.

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: 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: legit

Ayra Starr Rocks Skimpy Outfit and New Hairstyle, Wows Fans: "This Hairdo Is a Heart Stopper"

Ayra Starr has given her fans something to discuss as she rocked her usual skimpy outfit for an occasion. She also made a new hairstyle that looked cool on her.

by: Nairametrics

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

By Bolaji Israel December marks a special time in Nigeria, a moment when people take a break from their hectic year

by: Variety

'Clean' AI Video Model to Launch in Early 2025 Targeting Hollywood Clients (EXCLUSIVE)

AI studio Asteria is partnering with AI startup Moonvalley to build an "ethically trained" video model that can be used on studio productions.

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: 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: Tuko

Viral Ghanaian TikTok Couple Weds, Guests Spray Them with Money

Netizens have congratulated the viral TikTok couple, Isaac Obeng and Agnes Adoma on their nuptials. The two got married in a colourful wedding in Ghana.

by: Rolling Out

SZA's unexpected collab with Hollywood legend

Hollywood legend joins forces with R&B sensation SZA for her upcoming music video 'Drive,' marking an unprecedented collaboration in entertainment

by: MSN

Bruce Willis and Demi Moore's daughter shows off wild new look in revealing personal video

Demi Moore and Bruce Willis' youngest daughter Tallulah shared a slice of her personality with fans as she got candid on camera

Ozy Media Founder Carlos Watson Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

Watson faced a mandatory minimum sentence of two years and up to 37 years. Prosecutors sought a 17-year sentence and multimillion-dollar forfeiture to the government. He is currently free on a $3 million bond and is required to report to prison in the coming months. He plans to appeal.

Carlos Watson, the founder of Ozy Media, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for orchestrating a scheme involving fraud and identity theft. The sentencing follows a trial where Watson was convicted on charges related to misleading investors about the company's financial health and partnerships. Ozy Media, once a promising digital media startup, faced significant scrutiny after it was revealed that executives, including Watson, had impersonated other media executives to secure investments and partnerships. This fraudulent activity came to light in 2021, leading to the company's downfall and Watson's legal troubles. The case has been highlighted as a cautionary tale about the pressures of startup culture and the ethical boundaries crossed in pursuit of success.

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