Tue, December 31, 2024

by: Yahoo

Travis Barker's daughter Alabama, 19, taken to the hospital for nicotine withdrawal: report

Alabama Barker was recently hospitalized after suffering from nicotine withdrawal, according to a new report. The daughter of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and former Miss USA Shanna Moakler, 19-year-old Alabama,

by: onmanorama

'Karikku' fame Sneha Babu and husband Akhil Xavier welcome baby girl

Known for her active presence online, Sneha has a significant following thanks to her engaging reels..karikku, sneha babu, sneha babu baby, sneha babu welcomes baby, karikku web series, web series

by: PBS

Social media trend encourages young people to buy less and reconsider their consumption

Last-minute sales, limited-time offers and half-off deals can be hard to resist for some holiday shoppers. This season, Americans were projected to spend seven percent more than 2023. But a social media trend is urging eager consumers to hit pause before pressing the purchase button.

by: BBC

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce deal

Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement after eight years, her lawyer tells media This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.

by: pinkvilla

Bollywood's most famous couples we'd love to see go official in 2025; Suhana Khan-Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor-Vedang Raina and more

From Suhana Khan-Agastya Nanda to Khushi Kapoor-Vedang Raina, here's a look at the Bollywood's most famous couples we hope will make it official in 2025!

by: Metro

00s pop heavyweight announces new music nearly 20 years after mega hit single

The Australian singer is best known for the 2008 song Sanctuary, which famously featured on the St. Trinians film soundtrack and propelled Gabriella, 33, to stardom, along with the hit song Sweet About Me. She has now confirmed that new music will be released next year after what has been both a 'liberating and terrifying' 2024 for her.

by: News24

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie reach divorce settlement, ending eight-year saga

Famed actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie signed off on a divorce settlement Monday, according to People Magazine, marking a turning point in the eight-year legal saga.

by: Tuko

Alma Mutheu, Boyfriend Spotted Enjoying Life Together Weeks After Embarrassing Him for not Providing

Alma Mutheu and boyfriend Gift Muziq danced in matching white outfits at a club, weeks after she embarrassed him on a live show for not providing financially.

by: MSN

Here's what South Africans said about Gogo Skhotheni's new nightclub

DJ, podcaster, and traditional healer Gogo Skhotheni expanded her portfolio this week when she became a nightclub owner. She also says it's her dream come true.

by: MSN

Every celebrity supporting Blake Lively amid Justin Baldoni lawsuit

A number of celebrities have been vocal in their support for Blake Lively following the news the actor is suing her It Ends with Us co-star Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment and being part of a campaign to "destroy" her reputation.

by: MSN

Here's why Americans don't like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle; they cite these major reasons

Recent reports are revealing a pretty surprising fact that Price Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have lost their relevance significantly in the US and with every passing day the US citizens do not like them that much.

by: Metro

All the massive tours we're desperate to attend in 2025

Fifty years since their debut, the band will take on an anniversary tour, Happy Birthday Boomtown: Celebrating 50 Rat Years 1975 - 2025. They are set to play 12 venues across the UK with stops in the likes of Nottingham, Birmingham, Glasgow, Sheffield, Manchester, and Liverpool.

by: MSN

Triptii Dimri To Ring In New Year 2025 With Rumoured Boyfriend Sam Merchant In Finland, Here's Proof

New Year is just a day ahead, and Bollywood celebrities are all in for the festive celebrations mode. And among all the stars, 'National Crush' Triptii Dimri has been the highlight of social media vines.

by: MSN

Jaguar Wright's 'HIV' Comments Misinterpreted: MusicEssentials.com Issues Correction on Diddy Claims | VIDEO

In a recent turn of events that has caught the attention of media and fans alike, MusicEssentials.com found itself in hot water over a significant error in their reporting regarding Sean Diddy Combs and gossiper Jaguar Wright.

by: MSN

The Best New Year's Eve 2025 Specials to Watch Online

Find out what and where to stream, from the star-studded 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest' and CNN's festivities with Anderson Cooper and Cohen, to 'Nashville's Big Bash' co-hosted by performer Keith Urban and more.

by: MSN

China's frigid northeast thrives on 'little potato' tourism boom

Animal ears and pom-poms on fuzzy hats adorn tourists' heads on the streets of the frigid northeastern Chinese city of Harbin, which is enjoying a surge in visitors driven by social media. "I heard quite a bit of Cantonese,

by: Tuko

Dem Wa Facebook Discloses She Spent KSh 4m in Building Parents Home, Furnishing It

Dem wa Facebook revealed she spent KSh 4 million building and furnishing her parents' home, inspiring young girls to make better life choices in Kitale.

by: Tuko

Xavier Jerry Nato: Ex-Tahidi High Actor Dies After Prolonged Illness, Kenyans Mourn Him

Kenyan entertainment is mourning Xavier Jerry Nato, former Tahidi High actor, who passed away after a prolonged illness, including kidney failure.
Mon, December 30, 2024

by: Yahoo

12 months of Taylor Swift: a look back

Taylor Swift made headlines every month in 2024, cementing her position as a cultural and musical phenomenon. Here's a look at Swift's year in review.

by: BGR

AI-generated accounts are coming to Facebook and Instagram, just what we all wanted

Even more AI is coming to your social feeds, with Facebook and Instagram confirmed to launch AI-generated accounts soon — that is, accounts that will share content and interact with you.

by: Couriermail

Actor Tammin Sursok on the moment she thought she was dead

That was the actor's only experience with drugs. Sursok, 41, is best known for her TV work here on Home and Away, playing Dani Sutherland on Home and Away soap from age 15 before heading to the US and landing roles on the likes of Hannah Montana, Pretty Little Liars and The Young and the Restless.

by: ZDNet

Free Apple TV+? How to watch all of Apple's streaming content for no charge this weekend

Apple TV+ currently costs $9.99 a month and features popular shows like "The Morning Show," "Pachinko," and "Palm Royale," plus exclusive MLB and MLS games, and more. It's also available as an add-on to Amazon Prime Video for the same price.

by: Yahoo

Blake Lively's Bombshell Case Against Justin Baldoni: Inside the 'Stressful' Ordeal (Exclusive)

It Ends With Us' director and star Baldoni has denied Lively's allegations that he sexually harassed her, then retaliated when she spoke up. What's next?

by: Variety

Media Stocks 2024 Winners & Losers: Netflix Soars, Disney Rebounds, WBD Flounders

Netflix was the breakaway winner among media stocks in 2024, with its shares nearly doubling in price over the course of the year.

by: Variety

Variety and 'Entertainment Tonight' Reunite for Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet Pre-Show

The official digital red carpet pre-show for the Golden Globe Awards will air live on Jan. 5 on Variety.com, CBS and Paramount+.

by: Couriermail

Jackie 'O' Henderson's close friend and rumoured 'toy boy' announces engagement

The close friend and rumoured toy boy ex of Jackie "O" Henderson announced his engagement over the weekend after just five months of dating.

by: BBC

BBC Sounds reveals the top 10 most popular podcasts of the year, with 2.3 billion total plays of radio, music and podcasts in 2024

With a 12% increase for on demand speech content, BBC Sounds continues to be the ultimate destination for high-quality audio

by: legit

Burna Boy vs Davido: Fans Unearth Old Video of Bred Accusing ODG of Running After Him and His Cousin

Singer Bred and cousin of Afrobeats singer Davido spurred reactions online after he shared their first encounter with their colleague Burna Boy in Port Harcourt.

by: Variety

2024 Lookback: A Watershed Year for Generative AI in Hollywood

As another turbulent year in media and tech comes to an end, VIP+ analysts are revisiting their 2024 forecasts — and what they got right and wrong. In this installment, Audrey Schomer assesses how generative AI has impacted Hollywood.

by: Yahoo

Netflix announced a slate of new shows for 2025. These are the 17 we're most excited about.

Netflix's list of new shows for 2025 includes the latest Harlan Coben thriller and a true crime series about a controversial influencer.

by: Newsweek

Bruce Willis' Wife Admits She Feels 'Anger and Grief' Amid His Health Struggles

The mom of two recently admitted she feels both 'anger and grief' amid the 'Die Hard' actor's health struggles.

by: Newsweek

Kylie Jenner Shares Surprise Transformation That Only Lasted 24 Hours

Kylie Jenner surprised fans with a year-end recap social media post that showed off a never-before-seen hairstyle

by: briefly

Lerato Kganyago Announces Buying Mall With Husband, Mzansi Grows Suspicious: "We Will Be There"

Lerato Kganyago revealed that she and her husband were expanding their business after buying several buildings and a mall, and her announcement raised suspicion.

by: PEP

Meet the first-ever PEP Crew

This December, PEP proudly introduces the first-ever batch of the PEP Crew! These individuals hail from various backgrounds, and each member brings a unique perspective to the table, exploring entertainment, lifestyle, beauty, fashion, pop culture, and creativity in fresh, vibrant ways.

by: CNN

Kristin Cavallari offers up NSFW details about her romance with Morgan Wallen

We now know (quite a bit) more about that whole Kristin Cavallari and Morgan Wallen situationship. During a newly streamed episode of Bunnie XO's "Dumb Blonde" podcast, Cavallari shared some details about her involvement with the country superstar.

by: CNN

The best, weirdest and wildest pop culture moments of 2024

From Moo Deng to "Brat," "Wicked" to the failed Willy Wonka event in Scotland, these were the most unforgettable pop culture moments of 2024.

by: Yahoo

Woah Vicky Admits to Faking Nigeria Kidnapping Story: "I Was Just Bored, Having Fun"

Internet personality "Woah Vicky" has come under fire after admitting to fabricating a kidnapping story that caused widespread concern across social media platforms. The influencer recently confessed that her

by: Wired

In 2024, Fandom Conquered the World

The bit was played for laughs, but in 2024, the actions of fans—to each other, to the people they're fans of, to the world at large—entered a whole new phase. More than half a century after John Lennon observed that the Beatles were more popular than Jesus,

by: MSN

DJ Maphorisa is still thinking about a Podcast and Chill interview

Amapiano music producer DJ Maphorisa says he's been thinking of doing an interview on the YouTube channel Podcast and Chill with MacG and Sol Phenduka.

by: MSN

Universities create international-only majors in response to growing student demand

Universities are increasingly launching international student-only majors, with new programs being introduced and some universities expanding the scope to meet growing student demand.

by: MSN

Shweta Tiwari on Palak's link-up rumours: My daughter is dating every third guy

Shweta Tiwari dismissed rumours regarding her daughter Palak Tiwari's dating life, stating that such rumours don't bother her as they fade quickly. She shared her concerns as a mother about the impact of social media trolling on Palak's confidence.

by: LADbible

Justin Baldoni's lawyer speaks out following claims of countersuit against It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively

Bryan Freedman, the lawyer for It Ends With Us star Justin Baldoni, has addressed claims that the actor is set to file a countersuit against Blake Lively.

by: Forbes

Elton John Reaches A New Career Peak With One Of Today's Biggest Stars

Elton John and Ed Sheeran's "Merry Christmas" brings both musicians to a new career peak on Billboard's Holiday Streaming Songs chart this week.

by: MSN

Some cheer and toast to welcome the New Year. In Taiwan, people cry their eyes out

Hundreds showed up at the park to cry, laugh, drink, sing, dance, chat and blow off steam, transforming the flashmob-style gathering into a colorful spectacle to usher in 2024.

by: MSN

SZA Severs Ties With Longtime Manager Terrence 'Punch' Henderson After a 12-Year Relationship

SZA officially cuts ties with her longtime manager, Terrrence 'Punch' Henderson, the co-president of Top Dawg Entertainment. R&B star SZA has severed ties with her longtime manager, Terrence "Punch" Henderson,

by: legit

Peller Meets With Wizkid's Replica, Shares Singer's Impact on Him, Video Trends: "Low Budget Popsy"

Peller rejoiced as he met with Wizkid's replica. He admired his jewellery and noted that his life has become better as he met with the Grammy award-winner.

by: MSN

Film and TV events cancelled as South Korea mourns Jeju Air crash victims

Following the devastating plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province yesterday, South Korea's entertainment industry has significantly scaled back public events in response to the tragedy that claimed 179 lives.

by: MSN

Redefining the Future: Celebrating the triumphs and achievements of Visionary Brands and Founders of 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of brands, founders, and entrepreneurs who have not only thrived in an ever-evolving market but have also driven meaningful change.

Media Stocks 2024 Winners & Losers: Netflix Soars, Disney Rebounds, WBD Flounders

Netflix was the breakaway winner among media stocks in 2024, with its shares nearly doubling in price over the course of the year.

The article from Variety discusses the outlook for media stocks in 2024, focusing on major players like Netflix, Disney, and Warner Bros. Discovery. It highlights that while the media industry faced significant challenges in 2023, including strikes by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA, there's a cautious optimism for recovery in 2024. Netflix is expected to continue its growth trajectory, bolstered by its international expansion and ad-supported tier. Disney, under CEO Bob Iger, is navigating through cost-cutting measures and strategic shifts towards streaming, with potential asset sales like ESPN. Warner Bros. Discovery, after a tumultuous merger, is focusing on reducing debt and enhancing its streaming service, Max. The article also touches on the broader industry trends, including the impact of cord-cutting, the rise of streaming services, and the potential for mergers and acquisitions as companies seek to adapt to the evolving media landscape.

Read the Full Variety Article at:
https://variety.com/2024/biz/news/media-stocks-2024-netflix-disney-warner-bros-discovery-1236262140/