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Celebrity Gladiators contenders reveal their strongest events, New Year's resolutions and who they're least looking forward to facing in the arena

They face the ultimate test of speed and strength up against the power of the Gladiators, before going head to head in the iconic Eliminator

by: Forbes

What 2025 Has In Store For Media, Advertising, Streaming, And Theaters

Cable TV, and movie theaters will decline; GTA 6, streaming and women's sports will thrive; and everyone in Hollywood will be buying or selling. What's coming in 2025.

by: Variety

Charles Dolan Remembered: John Malone, Brian Roberts and More Pay Tribute to the Cable Trailblazer

John Malone, Brian Roberts and more pay tribute to visionary cable titan Charles Dolan: 'A better human being does not exist,' Malone tells Variety.

by: Billboard

Inside Luis Miguel's Record-Breaking Tour With Fenix Entertainment Owner Marcelo Figoli

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by: Yahoo

Justin Baldoni Sues New York Times for $250 Million Over Blake Lively Smear Campaign Reporting

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by: AOL

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by: MSN

'Pathetic' AI-Generated Royal Christmas Card of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet Goes Viral

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Breakouts and Binges: LA Mag's Biggest Entertainment Stories of 2024

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by: MSN

Sabrina Carpenter Nominated For 'Catfish of the Year' Sparks Backlash

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by: MSN

Asif Ali's Rekhachithram Cleared For Release With U/A Certificate

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by: MSN

Democrats need to abandon their old elitist media strategies

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by: MSN

Psychologist Jonathan Haidt predicts majority of US schools will be 'phone-free' by next fall

Psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt recently predicted that most U.S. public schools will ban smartphones in the classroom by next fall.
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by: Metro

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by: HuffPost

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by: Bustle

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by: Tuko

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by: Yahoo

Justin Baldoni sues New York Times for $250M over Blake Lively story: A guide to the key players involved in the 'It Ends With Us' dispute

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by: MSN

Kelly Ripa's beach photo will make your eyes pop as star shares update on whereabouts

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Year Ender 2024 POLL: National crush of 2024; Triptii Dimri to Taha Shah Badussha, VOTE for your favorite

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by: MSN

Samantha Ruth Prabhu to work with ex-husband Naga Chaitanya's wife Sobhita Dhulipala? Read on

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by: MSN

Jamie Erdahl Shares Touching Story of Greg Gumbel's Support Early in Her Career

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by: MSN

Watch: Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt share warm moment celebrating fan's birthday

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by: MSN

Jennifer Lopez reflects on 2024 and rings in 2025 with heartfelt new post: "It's going to get better"

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by: MSN

Survivor 46 winner Kenzie Petty passes the torch to Survivor 47 winner Rachel LaMont in fun video

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by: MSN

2024: A year of farewells, separation, failed union, M&As for corporate India

In 2024, corporate India experienced significant mergers, IPOs, and technological advancements, despite facing major challenges including bribery allegations against Gautam Adani. The year marked the passing of notable industrialists and ended with a surge in optimism for India's future economic growth.

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Celebrity deaths 2024 - the famous people we lost last year including Liam Payne and Michael Mosley

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Nadeshot Reveals Why He Stepped Back From 100 Thieves to Focus on Content

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by: MSN

Amelia Dimoldenberg: Meet the Hilarious Host Behind 'Chicken Shop Date'

She's blonde, she's charming, she's mastered British wit like it's nobody's business and she may or may not be romantically involved with Andrew Garfield (Okay, okay-wishful thinking). Whether you've binged episode after episode of her YouTube series Chicken Shop Date or have caught a snippet of her flirting on the red carpet with your favorite

Psychologist Jonathan Haidt predicts majority of US schools will be 'phone-free' by next fall

Psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt recently predicted that most U.S. public schools will ban smartphones in the classroom by next fall.
Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist, has predicted that by the next fall, a majority of U.S. schools will implement phone-free policies. This prediction comes in light of growing concerns about the negative impacts of smartphone usage on students' mental health and academic performance. Haidt, who has extensively researched the effects of digital technology on youth, argues that smartphones contribute to increased anxiety, depression, and distraction among students. He suggests that removing phones from the school environment could lead to better focus, improved social interactions, and overall well-being. His comments align with a broader movement among educators and parents advocating for less screen time in educational settings, with some schools already experimenting with or fully adopting phone-free policies.

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