• Thu, December 26, 2024

by: Gizmodo

I'm Tired of Pretending Physical Media Isn't Still Better Than Streaming Digital

Holiday season 2024 solidified it: we really need to stop going along with the lie that streaming is better than physical media.

by: pinkvilla

Jennifer Lopez Celebrates Christmas In Aspen With Kids, Actress Shares Snowy Snaps From Their Outing; SEE Here

Jennifer Lopez shared adorable snaps of her Christmas outing to Aspen with her family. The actress's sister Lynda makes a rare appearance on her social media, check out the pics here!

by: Time

TIME | Current & Breaking News | National & World Updates

2024's progress hints at things to come. Clark took the WNBA—and basketball—to a new level Banga is tasked with helping find funds for emissions reduction and climate change adaptation ...

by: Mint

OTTs in 2024: Strengthening ad models, an emerging dominant player and rationalizing content

India's video-streaming industry saw growth driven by the Disney-Jio merger and JioCinema's premium offerings. Platforms focused on regional content, hybrid revenue models, and AI for personalization.

by: Indiatimes

17 houses of Christians set on fire in Bangladesh on Xmas eve

Seventeen houses of a minority Christian community in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts were set on fire on Christmas Eve. Preliminary investigation

by: Forbes

Trump's Cabinet And Key Jobs: Miami-Dade Commissioner Kevin Cabrera and Billionaire Tilman Fertitta Among Latest Nominees

President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Cabrera as ambassador to Panama a few days after tapping billionaire Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta as U.S. ambassador to Italy, the latest new appointments in recent weeks as Trump fills out roles in his coming administration.

by: newcastleherald

Photos capture the glitz and glamour trackside at Newcastle's Boxing Day races

It was a storybook summer afternoon in Newcastle, as the breeze cut across a heaving trackside field of the city's most fashionable dandies, daring punters and styled socialites for the annual Boxing Day race meeting.

by: Tuko

Racheal Otuoma Asks for Financial Assistance Burying Hubby, Burial Date Announced

Actress Sandra Dacha visited Racheal Otuoma after her husband, Ezekiel's death. Sandra said they needed financial assistance, and announced the burial date.

by: MSN

Santhosh Narayanan's Bollywood Debut With Salman Khan's Sikandar Is A 'Wild Dream'

Fans of actor Salman Khan fans are awaiting a special treat today December 27, as the makers of Sikandar are set to unveil the teaser on his birthday. The film's music composer, Santhosh Narayanan, has also taken to social media to share his excitement about the film,

by: bolavip

2025 WNBA Free Agency: Key dates, facts and full player list

by: MSN

Ex-Ohio State QB Troy Smith poses shocking response to Dave Portnoy's Michigan-Alabama guest picker invite

Although it took three weeks, former Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith finally responded to Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy's offer to join him in Tampa for the ReliaQuest Bowl before Michigan plays Alabama as a guest picker.

by: MSN

FDCP, DLSU study reveals insights into Filipino film viewership

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), in collaboration with De La Salle University (DLSU) Manila, unveiled the preliminary findings of a groundbreaking study titled "Habits and Preferences of Filipino Viewers of Local Films in Metro Manila.

by: MSN

Rashmika Mandana kicks Allu Arjun; AI clip of Pushpa 2 goes viral; fans react

The Rule, starring Allu Arjun, has broken Box Office records since its December 5 debut. An AI-generated video of a viral scene featuring Rashmika Mandanna kicking Allu Arjun has gained significant attention.

by: MSN

JoBlo Celebrates Wicked's NYE home release in Napa with Jon M. Chu!

JoBlo was invited to Napa Valley to interview Jon M. Chu and celebrate the home media release! The post JoBlo Celebrates Wicked's NYE home release in Napa with Jon M. Chu! appeared first on JoBlo.

by: MSN

Nick Cannon Gets Roasted Online Over His Christmas Day 'Tribe Tour'

Nick Cannon took to Instagram to share heartwarming snapshots from his Christmas celebration with Abby De La Rosa and their three children.

by: MSN

What lies ahead for media and entertainment industry in 2025

In 2024, the M&E industry saw major mergers, regional content growth, and streaming expansion, but faces challenges like talent shortages and competition.

by: MSN

Mark Wahlberg and Rhea Durham Share Rare Photo With All 4 Kids in Holiday Card

Mark Wahlberg enjoyed the holidays with his family, including his wife, Rhea Durham, and their four children, Ella, Michael, Brendan and Grace. Thankfully for fans of the actor, he shared a peek at what his family does for the holidays,
  • Fri, December 27, 2024

by: cnbctv18

Who was RJ Simran Singh, found dead in her Gurgaon apartment?

Tributes have poured in for Simran from her fans and the Jammu and Kashmir community. Key leaders like Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) chief Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed their heartfelt condolences.

by: Forbes

When Is The Bob Dylan Movie 'A Complete Unknown' Coming To Streaming?

Timothée Chalamet stars as Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown," which is currently in theaters. Here's when you can expect to watch the biopic from home.

by: richest

'Home Sweet Home': SA celebs who bought houses in 2024 [photos]

From influencer Cyan Boujee to celebrity Sangoma Gogo Maweni, here is a look at SA celebs who rewarded themselves with houses in 2024.

by: Vanguard

KONGA to launch AI-powered FM radio in January

Konga, a leading composite e-commerce group, is poised to transform the Nigerian media and commerce landscape with the upcoming launch of its AI-powered FM radio station in Lagos.

by: legit

Speed Darlington's Arrest: Lawyer Weighs Into Matter, Spills Rare BTS, "Wrongdoing Has Consequences"

Speed Darlington's arrest attracted attention on and off social media, including that of a lawyer, Pelumi Olajensgesi, who gave a detailed account of the situation.

by: AOL

OnlyFans Model Scarlet Vas Gives Birth to Her Stepbrother's Baby: 'Finally Arrived'

OnlyFans model Scarlet Vas and her stepbrother — and husband — Tayo Ricci have welcomed their first child together. Vas, 29, and Ricci, 27, announced their baby's arrival via Instagram in a series of photos posted on Thursday,

by: legit

VeryDarkMan Loses NGO Website and N180 Million to Hackers, Video Trends: "I Haven't Been Myself"

Nigerian online critic VeryDarkMan has claimed he lost his NGO website to hackers and that N180 million is missing. His video went viral and caused an uproar.

by: Metro

Elon Musk reveals he's taking weight loss drug in bizarre 'Ozempic Santa' post

Elon Musk revealed he is taking a weight loss drug - which runs counter to Trump's head of 'Make America Healthy Again'

by: Metro

Full list of crazy celebrity moments that kept us totally hooked in 2024

Over the last 52 weeks, we've faced everything from Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo holding space for Defying Gravity to a Timothee Chalamet lookalike getting arrested at a Timothee Chalamet lookalike contest.

by: MSN

Israel attorney general orders probe on PM Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara

Israel's attorney general has ordered an investigation into Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for alleged harassment of political opponents and a key witness in the prime minister's corruption trial.

by: MSN

How did Kardashian-Jenner party this Christmas?

The Kardashian-Jenner clan is known to throw some of the most expensive Christmas Eve and Christmas parties in the celebrity world.

by: MSN

Squid Game Season 3 will be the final season; Premiere in 2025: Reports

After a long period of anticipation, Squid Game 2 is finally here and has already garnered significant amount of social media buzz within a day of release.

by: MSN

CES 2025: Exhibitors, dates, ticket prices, and everything else you must know

It feels odd to say CES is the biggest tech show of 2025 given that it starts so early in the year, but it's mostly true: As far as technology events go, CES is the largest, and the most interesting one you can attend (outside of Apple's iPhone launches).

by: MSN

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose: Shocking celebrity splits of 2024

There were many separations in 2024, from Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck to Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose. Check out the headline-making celebrity breakups of 2024.

by: MSN

Laughter Chefs 2 Shooting Begins, Krushna Abhishek Drops First Video From Set

Laughter Chefs 2's shooting has begun in Mumbai and Krushna Abhishek shared the first glimpse from the sets of the show. Read full story to know more

by: MSN

Gidi Gidi shares video of daughter dancing with Janet Wanja at Paris Olympics: "Will remember"

Radio presenter Gidi Gidi euologised the late Janet Wanja. The presenter recalled a time they were together at the Olympics and she danced with his daughter.

by: MSN

Reece Madlisa announces new album dropping in January 2025

The South African Amapiano artist and performer Reece Madlisa recently announced on his social media that he will release an album in January 2025.

by: MSN

'Moving' on MBC marks new partnership between streaming platform, broadcaster

Global streaming platforms and terrestrial broadcasters are not just competitors, as shown by Disney+ partnering with MBC to bring the hit series 'Moving' to a wider audience through the broadcasting company.

by: MSN

Gavin & Stacey's future revealed as 'BBC bosses live in hope of spin-off show' after finale pulls in a massive 12.5million viewers

BBC bosses want to make a Gavin & Stacey spin-off show after the finale pulled in a staggering 12.5million viewers - the highest Christmas Day TV audience in 16 years.

by: MSN

'So much to be thankful for': Markki Stroem looks back on 'great' 2024

Markki Stroem has nothing but gratitude as he looks back on a "great" year. The singer and theater actor took to Instagram to greet his followers this Christmas, which he mostly spent on the plane on the way back to Manila.

by: MSN

Fox News' Greg Gutfeld, 60, has fans 'teary' with health update after birth of first child

Greg Gutfeld has broken his social media silence since welcoming his first child with his wife, Elena Moussa, by sending his fans a worrying health update.

by: MSN

In Virat Kohli's latest run-in a mirror of today's India

Virat Kohli's decision to move to the UK received significant support on social media, contrasting with the criticism Aamir Khan faced a decade ago. Kohli's behavior during the Boxing Day Test against Australia highlighted a broader issue of entitlement and aggression in India.

by: MSN

Unathi Nkayi joins Bala family's Umgidi ceremony in style

The South African TV and radio personality Unathi Nkayi was recently spotted attending Umigidi of Zwai and Mel Bala's son as he returned from initiation school.

by: MSN

From Reel to Real Life

Dream of quitting your job and moving abroad just like the travel influencers you follow? Here's the unfiltered reality from one woman who did just that.

by: MSN

Who's fooling who?: Here's a video of Tyla "taking" a shot

Social media is buzzing after a video of Tyla "taking" a shot with Tems and Ayra Starr went viral. The 'Water' singer fake drank her shot and received praise online.

by: MSN

Here's what South Africans said about the Qwabe twins Christmas card attire

Former Idols SA contestants Virginia and Viggy Qwabe known by South Africans as Qwabe twins trended on social media this week for their Christmas card.

by: MSN

Chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju meets Rajinikanth and Sivakarthikeyan; receives gifts

Chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju made history as the youngest world chess champion at 18 and had a touching moment with his favorite actor, Sivakarthikeyan, who gifted him a watch. Sivakarthikeyan's recent success in the film 'Amaran' adds to the celebration,

by: MSN

Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' teaser POSTPONED to December 28 due to Manmohan Singh's death

Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' is directed by AR Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The teaser which was supposed to be launched today, has now been postponed due to Manmohan Singh's demise.

by: MSN

Year ender 2024: Shalini Passi to Digvijay Rathee; 5 TV sensations who dominated this year

These stars turned reality TV into a platform for personal and professional triumphs, keeping audiences entertained and intrigued. With a mix of talent, controversy, and charm, they showcased how this genre remains a powerful springboard for success and fame Reality TV in 2024 continued its tradition of transforming everyday events into gripping narratives.

by: MSN

James Gunn Explains The Choice To Go With A Weekly Release For Creature Commandos

Creature Commandos has had fans abuzz when new episodes drop every week, and DC Studios boss James Gunn reveals that that's the point, actually.

by: MSN

M T Vasudevan Nair's rare public remarks stirred controversy, reflection in his final years

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Despite being a towering figure in Kerala's literary and cultural landscape, MT always preferred to lead a quiet and peaceful life — quiet but never passive — distancing himself from the media glare.

OTTs in 2024: Strengthening ad models, an emerging dominant player and rationalizing content

India's video-streaming industry saw growth driven by the Disney-Jio merger and JioCinema's premium offerings. Platforms focused on regional content, hybrid revenue models, and AI for personalization.
The article from Livemint discusses the evolving landscape of Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms in India, focusing on their advertising models and content strategies. JioCinema has emerged as a dominant player by offering free access to premium content like the IPL, significantly increasing its user base. This has led to a shift in the industry where platforms are now exploring ad-supported models to monetize content, especially as subscription growth slows. Disney+ Hotstar, despite losing IPL rights, still leverages its extensive content library and sports offerings like the Asia Cup and ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. Meanwhile, platforms like ZEE5 are focusing on personalization and regional content to retain and grow their audience. The article highlights how these platforms are adapting to consumer behavior, with a notable trend towards ad-supported viewing, and how content strategy, including exclusive sports rights and regional programming, plays a crucial role in capturing market share.

Read the Full Mint Article at:
https://www.livemint.com/industry/ott-ad-models-content-dominant-player-jiocinema-personalization-disney-zee5-11734516886631.html

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