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by: CNET

Streaming Services Keep Transforming to Earn Your Attention. We Expect 3 Areas to Grow in 2025

Previously, he wrote about entertainment for places like Rotten Tomatoes ... Streaming services and hardware makers continue to roll out AI integrations in smart TVs and media players. Though you shouldn't look for Hollywood to release AI-generated ...

by: NDTV

HBO And Cablevision Founder Charles Dolan Dies at 98

Charles Dolan, the pay-television pioneer who won the first cable-TV franchise in Manhattan, founded Home Box Office Inc. and later built Cablevision Systems Corp. into the fifth-largest US cable company,

by: Vanguard

11 craziest moments Nigerian entertainers gave us in 2024

The Nigerian entertainment industry is no doubt a hotbed for drama, sparks of creativity, and out-of-this-world moments that keep us all glued to our phone screens.

by: Firstpost

Dhama Choukdi actress Rozlyn Khan offers prayers at Ajmer Sharif Dargah

Rozlyn Khan, who has always been open about her spiritual inclinations, was seen immersed in prayer, seeking divine guidance and solace.

by: MassLive

How to watch North Carolina vs. UConn in Fenway Bowl for free

The Huskies and Tar Heels are tied with the 35th-ranked offense in the FBS, as they are both averaging 32.3 points per game.

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Wembanyama surprises fans with chess games in New York park

NEW YORK - Spurs star Victor Wembanyama surprised fans in New York this week by inviting fans to play chess with him at a park.Wembanyama invited fans on X to c

by: Variety

Charles Dolan, Cable Industry Pioneer and Founder of HBO, Dies at 98

Charles Dolan, a titan of cable who launched HBO and owned Cablevision as well as iconic New York sports teams and venues, has died. He was 98.

by: Yahoo

Taylor Swift Sparkles in Crystal-topped Simkhai Coat and Stella McCartney Bag With Travis Kelce

Taylor Swift put her own spin on holiday sparkle on Saturday in New York City.

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BLACKPINK reigns atop December star brand reputation rankings; BTS, Byeon Woo Seok, SEVENTEEN among top 30

BLACKPINK has held onto their top spot on this month's star brand reputation rankings. BTS, SEVENTEEN, Byeon Woo Seok, and more have landed impressive spots among the top 30.

by: Queerty

15 biggest queer moments on TV in 2024

Ncuti Gatwa has brought a youthful, unpredictable, and emotional energy to the TARDIS as the Fifteenth Doctor in the latest season of Doctor Who. Not only is the Sex Education star the first Black and openly queer actor to take on the mantle, his version of the Doctor is also canonically queer. It's about time!

by: Forbes

Korea Entertainment Pauses After Deadly Plane Crash: BTS, Stray Kids And More Share Condolences

The Korean entertainment industry has come to a halt following a devastating plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea on December 29, 2024.

by: AOL

Kim Zolciak's Daughter Ariana Biermann Says Goodbye to Her 'Childhood Home'

Ariana Biermann is in her feels as her parents, estranged couple Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann, sell their Georgia home. Ariana, 23, posted a farewell video to the property via social media on Thursday,

by: BBC

End of Assad rule will reshape region's balance of power

The fall of Bashar al-Assad was almost unthinkable just a week ago, when rebels started their astonishing campaign against the regime from their base in Idlib, in Syria's north-west. This is a ...

by: AOL

The question sending shockwaves through Hollywood: How did Blake Lively get those damaging texts?

In a Dec. 24 lawsuit, the founder of a publicity firm that represented actor Justin Baldoni effectively outed herself as the source of texts. She disavows involvement.

by: Yahoo

Washing Machine Settings: What They Mean and When to Use Each One

Washing your clothes seems simple - you go to your washing machine, throw clothes in, a bit of soap, slam it shut, spin the dial, and let it go. And that's it, right? Well, not really. While it is a lot easier to wash our clothes nowadays,

by: MSN

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright announce they're expecting their first baby

Actress Michelle Keegan is expecting her first baby with husband Mark Wright, the celebrity couple have announced.

by: MSN

HBO founder Charles Dolan dies at 98

Charles Dolan, visionary founder of HBO, passed away at 98. His legacy in cable TV and media innovation remains influential.

by: MSN

How 2024 was the Year of Taylor Swift: Grammy wins, a new album and the record-breaking Eras Tour

True to fashion, Taylor Swift broke a few records this year and gave her fans a lot to sing with the release of her album The Tortured Poets Department.

by: MSN

Conor McGregor 'reaches agreement' with YouTube star over next fight worth record purse

Conor McGregor has appeared to confirm reports of a potential boxing exhibition match against Logan Paul in India, responding to claims of a massive $250 million purse with a social media post. The former UFC champion,

by: MSN

Former US president Jimmy Carter passes away at 100

Former US President Jimmy Carter, known for championing human rights and global peace, has died at 100. He served from 1977 to 1981 and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his humanitarian efforts.

by: MSN

Is Neha Sharma dating Petar Sliskovic? Meet the mystery man spotted walking hand-in-hand with the actress

Neha Sharma, who is known for her roles in Crook and Yamla Pagla Deewana 2, has become the center of attention after being seen walking hand-in-hand with Petar Sliskovic in Mumbai. The paparazzi captured the duo strolling together,

by: MSN

Michelle Keegan announces she's pregnant with first child in sweet post: 'Special'

Actress Michelle Keegan has announced she is pregnant with hers and husband Mark Wright's first child. The former Coronation Street and The Only Way is Essex stars and have been married since 2015. Talking to social media on Sunday,

by: MSN

Steve Harvey Apparently 'Died' on 19 December, No Thanks to a Viral AI-Generated Article

Renowned comedian and television personality Steve Harvey, 67, became the target of a chilling hoax on 19 December when an AI-generated article falsely reported his death. The fabricated story caused widespread panic among fans and raised serious concerns about the dangers of artificial intelligence in journalism.

by: MSN

Vera's Riley Jones leaves ITV viewers 'conflicted' as he breaks silence on final series

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by: MSN

Conor McGregor confirms anticipated Boxing Bout With Logan Paul In India, know Mumbai Indians connection and which stadium will host it

F ormer UFC champion Conor McGregor has seemingly confirmed the exhibition boxing bout against Logan Paul. The fight will reportedly take place in Mumbai, India at the iconic Wank

by: MSN

ITV's Vera 'replacement' has viewers hooked as new crime drama launches with famous lead star

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by: MSN

10 Marvel & DC Characters Who Debuted On Screen Before They Appeared In Comics

While Marvel and DC Comics have contributed to an incredible lineup of characters, there are many characters who got their start outside the comics.

by: MSN

Vera's ITV 'replacement' has viewers hooked as new crime drama launches with famous lead star

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

by: MSN

Tony Khan Responds To Online Criticism And Highlights AEW's Achievements In 2024

Many wrestling fans and pundits have been critical of AEW this past year, but company President Tony Khan believes that they are overlooking the success.

by: MSN

Adam Copeland Outlines His Next Goal In AEW Following Return At Worlds End

Following a seven-month-long hiatus, Adam Copeland returned to AEW at Worlds End alongside FTR, and the ex-WWE star has gold set in his sights.

by: MSN

Single people not miserable, lonely as you think - Toke Makinwa

by: MSN

Cricket fans all say the same thing as questions mount over one Ausse star's Test credentials after 'unhappy' series

It compounds what's been a disappointing series for the Western Australia batter, who has scored 73 runs throughout the entire series.

by: MSN

Sarpanch Murder Case: SRK's Swades Co-Star Prajakta Mali SLAMS MLA For 'Derogatory' Comments

Actor-producer Prajakta Mali has criticised BJP MLA Suresh Dhas for involving her while targeting NCP minister Dhananjay Munde in the murder case of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. "Dhas has used my name for his selfish interests,

by: MSN

"From now on I am Japanese": Fans react to McDonald's Japan's commercial for 'Evangelion' collaboration

McDonald's Japan has collaborated with the iconic anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion as part of its unique marketing strategy.

by: MSN

The Undisputed Kingdom Seemingly Adds Another Member

Possible new directions for the Undisputed Kingdom with Kyle O'Reilly joining. One of the bigger feuds leading into AEW's Worlds End PPV event was the feud between Adam Cole and MJF that had been going on since 2023,

by: MSN

MMFF, nilinaw kung bakit nasali si Eugene Domingo sa mga "luminaries both living and non-living"

The Executive Committee of the MMFF has released a statement about the inclusion of Eugene Domingo in one of its tributes during the "Gabi ng Parangal"

by: MSN

WATCH: Somizi shares a priceless moment with Siya Kolisi

Award-winning media personality Somizi Mhlongo is trending against the backdrop of his now-viral clip with Springbok captain Siya Kolisi.

by: MSN

Charles Dolan, pioneering founder of HBO and Cablevision, dies at 98

Charles Dolan, who helped pioneer pay television, is dead at 98, according to various reports. He founded HBO and Cablevision, among other businesses.

by: MSN

Angelique Manto, David Guison are now engaged

Wedding bells are ringing for Miss Universe Philippines 2023 second runner-up Angelique Manto and social media personality David Guison. On Instagram, Guison announced that he popped the question on Dec.

by: MSN

Rebel Wilson legally marries Ramona Agruma in Sydney ceremony

Australian actor and comedian Rebel Wilson has legally married Ramona Agruma in Sydney, the star has announced on social media. The couple had a wedding ceremony in Sardinia in September but have since married again in a service officiated by Wilson's sister.

by: MSN

Viduthalai Part 2 OTT release date: When and where to watch Vijay Sethupathi starrer movie online

Vetrimaaran's politically charged film, starring Vijay Sethupathi, would release soon on OTT. Here are the details

by: MSN

Critics slams Kairo Forbes over new campaign for back-to-school with Khumo

Kairo Forbes, the daughter of DJ Zinhle and AKA, is under fire after starring in a school uniform ad, with critics questioning privilege and fairness while others fiercely defend her.

by: MSN

Dani Barretto, naiyak sa natanggap niyang messages mula kay 'Nelson'

Dani Barretto, a well-known content creator, has recently shed tears after seeing what the 'Bare It All' podcast team sent to her on social media.

by: MSN

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Singham Again On OTT: 'Unbearable', Say Netizens About Bollywood's Biggest Blockbusters This Year

The Kartik Aaryan starrer horror comedy and Ajay Devgn-led ensemble action film hit the big screen together on Diwali. Months later, the movies made their OTT debuts together on December 27. Despite the commercial success,

by: MSN

Steelers' Mike Tomlin May Continue To Attack The Media During Massive Collapse And Deflect Blame Off Of Himself

The Pittsburgh Steelers have started playing the blame game after losing their third contest in a row. Both the offense and the defense have put up poor performances that have everyone asking questions,

by: MSN

Justin Baldoni is preparing a counter-complaint against Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims

Justin Baldoni is now preparing to submit legal documents to counter Blake Lively's claims of sexual harassment.

by: MSN

Trailer Of Arjun Ashokan-Anaswara Rajan's Ennu Swantham Punyalan Released!

Saturday, the makers of the upcoming Arjun Ashokan, Anaswara Rajan, and Balu Varghese starrer Ennu Swantham Punyalan took to their social media to release the first full-length trailer of the film. Ennu Swantham Punyalan also stars Althaf Salim,

by: MSN

John Travolta, Kyle Petty, other celebs visit restaurants in Daytona Beach, Flagler in 2024

Award-winning actor John Travolta and NASCAR legend Kyle Petty were among the stars spotted at Daytona-area restaurants in 2024. Here's the full list.

Streaming Services Keep Transforming to Earn Your Attention. We Expect 3 Areas to Grow in 2025

Previously, he wrote about entertainment for places like Rotten Tomatoes ... Streaming services and hardware makers continue to roll out AI integrations in smart TVs and media players. Though you shouldn't look for Hollywood to release AI-generated ...
The article from CNET discusses the evolving landscape of streaming services as they adapt to retain viewer attention, predicting three key areas of growth by 2025. Firstly, ad-supported tiers are expected to expand, with services like Netflix and Disney+ introducing or enhancing their ad-supported options to attract cost-conscious consumers while generating additional revenue. Secondly, live sports and events are becoming a significant draw, with streaming platforms securing rights to broadcast live sports, concerts, and other events to offer unique, real-time content that can't be replicated by on-demand viewing. Lastly, interactive and social features are anticipated to grow, where viewers can engage more deeply with content through interactive elements like polls, watch parties, and direct interaction with creators or other viewers, enhancing the communal aspect of watching. These trends reflect a broader shift towards making streaming services not just a content delivery platform but a comprehensive entertainment ecosystem.

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https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/streaming-services-keep-transforming-to-earn-your-attention-we-expect-3-areas-to-grow-in-2025/

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