• Fri, January 3, 2025

by: KXAN

Central Texas' January bird forecast

Warblers are likely to be a common sight in Central Texas this month.

by: Movieguide

Charles Dolan, Founder of HBO and Cablevision, Dies at 98

Charles Dolan, the founder of HBO and Cablevision, passed away on Dec. 28, 2024. He was 98 years old. "It is with deep

by: Variety

Variety Summit at CES 2025: Will.i.am, Disney, OnlyFans and More Top Execs on AI and the Entertainment-Tech Convergence

Variety Summit at CES 2025 to explore latest in entertainment-tech convergence with participants ranging from Disney and OnlyFans execs to will.i.am.

by: LancasterOnline

A must-see tour of the PA Farm Show [photos]

Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding led members of the media on a tour of must-see exhibits, events, and food to be featured during the 2025 PA Farm Show.

by: Forbes

6 K-Pop And K-Indie Songs From 2024 To Add To Your Playlist This Year

If you're a fan of Korean music and want to add some new songs to your playlist, here is a list of six recent K-pop and K-indie songs to help you kick off the new year.

by: Cosmopolitan

Jennifer Lopez wears a string bikini, cowboy hat and fur boots during luxurious Aspen ski holiday

The artist/actress/all-around businesswoman spent her Christmas break on a ski holiday with her family and took to the social media platform to share a look at her festive celebrations with her followers.

by: People

Laverne Cox Leaves E!'s Red Carpet Coverage After 3 Years: 'I'm So Excited to Keep Growing'

Laverne Cox announced on Thursday, Jan. 2, that she is leaving E!'s red carpet coverage after working with the NBCU channel for three years. She also announced she is starring in a new Prime Video series,

by: promocionar

Social media and marketing trends for 2025 according to Hootsuite

Hootsuite report highlights that the most successful brands will be those that integrate these three key social media trends in 2025

by: Newsweek

Fans Respond To Latest Adam Copeland AEW Name Change

After spending over two decades in WWE as Edge, fans quickly embraced the change when he jumped over to AEW and started going by his legal name Adam Copeland.

by: Yahoo

2025 welcomed with a fresh coat of snow

People in Washington County, and in other areas of western Pennsylvania, woke up to a fresh blanket of snow. KDKA's Lauren Linder has the story.

by: AOL

Suze Orman: 6 Bad Pieces of Money Advice

There has always been bad advice out there about what to do with our money. But now, in an increasingly digital age where many of us are glued to social media apps, inhaling particle after particle

by: Tuko

Man who was Denied US Visa Twice Heartbroken as Mzungu Wife is Hospitalised: "Want to Be with Her"

Bernard Musyoki and Deborah Jan Spicer met on Facebook in 2017 and have been happily married for three years. The two are always serving couple goals.

by: BusinessGhana

Trudy's drops official video of "God's Time" on New Year's day

The wait is finally over as gospel singer, Trudy releases the captivating music video for her inspiring single, "God's Time" on

by: MSN

Blake Lively's alleged texts surface in $250 million lawsuit. Will Justin Baldoni sue 'It Ends with Us' actor?

The legal clash between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively escalated after Baldoni filed a $250 million libel lawsuit against The New York Times. Amid this legal drama showdown, Justin Baldoni's lawyer has dropped bombshell remarks related to what action the actor will take after being accused of sexual harassment.

by: MSN

WWE Royal Rumble Set To Take Place In Saudi Arabia In 2026 [Report]

WWE will kickoff the Road to WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia when the Royal Rumble emanates from the country in 2026.

by: Variety

Media M&A in 2025: Table Set for More Deal Activity This Year

After last year's dealmaking driven by the media biz's shifting winds, more M&A reconfigurations may come in 2025.

by: MSN

LaMelo Ball's dramatic outburst over $700 haircut deal sparked response from Hornets guard's father: "it look like he been sleeping all day"

LaMelo Ball's dramatic reaction to a $700 haircut deal has gone viral, revealing his off-court persona and causing his father, LaVar Ball, to explain why he insisted on the haircut. Despite LaMelo's current injuries,

by: MSN

Entertainment News Live Today January 3, 2025: Shalini Ajith Kumar shares a rare glimpse of daughter Anoushka's birthday celebration. See pic

Welcome to the live updates platform for Hindustan Times. Follow the major news updates, headlines and breaking news stories from the world of entertainment right here. See the latest developments in Bollywood,

by: MSN

What does Jelly Roll's wife do? Job explored as Country star dedicates a floor of new Nashville bar to Bunnie XO

Country star Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, recently demonstrated his deep affection for his wife, Bunnie XO.

by: MSN

Paramount, Skydance hit back after critics slam pending merger's potential liberal bias, foreign influence

Paramount Global and Skydance Media punched back at critics of their pending merger, saying that they fail to show they'll be harmed by the deal and instead their demands threaten free speech rights in a regulatory filing Thursday.

by: MSN

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 3, 2025

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

by: MSN

Who is Keeta Vaccaro? The Miami Dolphins Star Tyreek Hill's Wife with $7-$8 Million Net Worth

Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins star, married Keeta Vaccaro in November 2023. They welcomed a daughter, Capri, in November 2024. Keeta, an entrepreneur, has a strong NFL connection through her brother Kenny Vaccaro.

by: MSN

Making Video Of Mohanlal's Thudarum Highlights Some Lighter Moments Behind The Scenes

Friday, the makers of Mohanlal's upcoming film Thudarum, with director Tharun Moorthy, took to their social media to release a Behind The Scenes video titled Behind The Laughs featuring the cast and crew in some lighter moments from the film.

by: MSN

Redefining Beauty: Stars Paving the Way for a New Era of Self-Confidence

Us Weekly is celebrating the stars who are changing the conversation when it comes to body standards. "Body image and body positivity have become major buzzwords and part of the cultural conversation,

by: MSN

Jack Nicholson poses in a rare photo with daughter looking drastically different from Hollywood heyday

While he's rarely seen in public, his name is still very much relevant in Hollywood, with hit films such as "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "The Shining," and Batman under his belt.

by: MSN

Monstrous CES technology show opening in Las Vegas

The New Year's celebrations are over and all the party-goers have left. Long-time Las Vegans know what that means — CES attendees are on their way to the city. The city's largest audited annual trade show,

by: MSN

Wayne Osmond's Cause of Death Revealed as Family Members Pay Tribute: 'He Was the Ultimate Optimist'

Wayne's brothers Donny, Merrill and Jay confirmed the news in social media posts, revealing that he died on Jan. 1

by: MSN

Shoresy Season 4 Release Date Set for Hulu Comedy's Return

Hulu has finally announced the Shoresy Season 4 release date for the upcoming return of the hit sports comedy series. This comes after over six months since the Letterkenny spin-off wrapped up its six-episode third season.

by: MSN

Who's Going to Win at the 2025 Golden Globes?

So who's going to win this year? I'll be handling the predictions on the film side. My colleague Joe Reid, the Jay Penske to my Todd Boehly, returns from the Cinematrix tren

by: MSN

WWE Champion Liv Morgan Shows Off Wrestling Closet And Training Ring On Tour Of Florida Farm

In a recent appearance on Entertainment Tonight, WWE Women's World Champion Liv Morgan gave a tour of her Florida farm she calls Wonderland Ranch.

by: MSN

Justin Baldoni to sue Blake Lively over "It Ends With Us "set allegations, wants to release 'every single text,' lawyer says

Baldoni's attorney told NBC News that the director-star plans to sue Lively over her claims about a smear campaign and sexual harassment: "The question really in this case is, does it rise to the level of sexual harassment?

by: MSN

Here's what South Africans said about Babes Wodumo's late husband

Gqom singer Babes Wodumo is struggling to come to terms with the passing of the father of her son and husband, Mampitsha, who died on Christmas Eve 2022.

by: MSN

Black Warrant Trailer: Zahan Kapoor Faces The Dark Realities Of Power Struggles And Criminal Minds In Tihar

Following the success of Sacred Games and Jubilee, Vikramaditya Motwane is set to captivate audiences once again with his upcoming prison drama, Black Warrant. Netflix India has released the trailer for the series,

by: MSN

LA Times owner talked with Rob Schneider about setting up a 'MAGA version of The View': report

LA Times owner talked with Rob Schneider about setting up a 'MAGA version of The View': report - Schneider suggested his media company would create a daytime talk show to 'compete' with 'The View'

by: MSN

Hailey Welch Net Worth 2024: How Much Money Does She Make?

Fans are curious to know how much is Hailey Welch's net worth in 2024, after gaining prominence through her viral meme. She is an internet personality, popularly known for her sense of humor and for capturing fans' attention with her latest "hawk tuah" moment.

by: MSN

Is the TGL destined or doomed? Inside golf's polarizing new indoor league

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's TGL is on the brink of launch. But what is the league trying to be? And will it live up to the hype? The post Is the TGL destined or doomed? Inside golf's polarizing new indoor league appeared first on Golf.

by: MSN

Uncle Waffles shows off her dance moves in new video, fans unimpressed by her weight gain

Social media users have raised concerns about Uncle Waffles' dance moves and weight gain after her recent video went viral. Many said she should lose weight.

by: MSN

If You Wanted Any Evidence Social Media Is Often Smoke And Mirrors, Fans Are Calling Out How Meghan Markle's First Return Post In Five Years Has A Big Error

When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left royal duties behind in 2020 and eventually settled in the United States to raise their kids, they likely expected their lives to get easier. However, not only have there been continued tensions between the Sussexes and the royal family members they left behind,

by: MSN

Junaid Khan-Khushi Kapoor's Loveyapa song out, fans call it 'cringeyapa'

Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor's new song Loveyapa Ho Gaya has been released, sparking mixed reactions from the audience. While some fans admired their chemistry, others labelled the track as 'cringe'.

by: MSN

Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR): Edging Towards a Bearish Zone

An analysis by MarketEuphoria on ValueInvestorsClub offers a bearish perspective for Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR). SPHR shares were trading at $43.98 when the valuation was done by MarketEuphoria,

by: MSN

Disney Magic Kingdoms Codes (January 2025)

Disney Magic Kingdoms is a game that invites you to manage your dream Disney Park and fill it up with classic attractions and some of your favorite Disney characters. You can also battle against notorious villains and take part in limited-time events.

by: MSN

New video shows closer view of moment Burna Boy left the stage after fan incident in Lagos

A new video showing the viral moment Burna Boy kicked a fan who ran up to him during his performance has gone viral on social media. Fans said it was self defence.

by: MSN

Helldivers 2 Dev Says 'Make Good Games,' Not 'Contemporary Political Statements'

Helldivers 2 was one of the biggest surprise success stories of last year, selling over 10 million copies and becoming a cultural phenomenon. The alien shooter's creative director kicked off 2025 by asking fans about their hopes and dreams for Arrowhead Game Studios' future projects,

by: MSN

Mean girl: Here's why social media hates Pearl Thusi

Social media users called Pearl Thusi out for being a horrible person when she taunted Bonang Matheba on her drama with her ex-boyfriend, DJ Euphonik.
  • Sat, January 4, 2025

by: AOL

Kaley Cuoco Officiates Little Sister's Wedding to Brian Logan Dales: 'So Special'

Kaley Cuoco had a special role to play in her little sister's big day! The Big Bang Theory star, 39, officiated the wedding between sister Briana Cuoco, 36, and Brian Logan Dales, 35, which took place on Tuesday,

by: MSN

Andrew Garfield and Michelle Yeoh among 2025 Golden Globe presenters

Golden Globes presenters include Andrew Garfield and Michelle Yeoh. Among the 44 presenters are Garfield, Yeoh, Anya Taylor-Joy, Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Elton John, Dwayne Johnson, Kate Hudson,

by: MSN

Father's sweet reaction to first dish made by daughter in viral video is pure joy

A video shared by Ritu Dasgupta on Instagram showcases her father's wholesome reaction to the first-ever food she cooked for him.

by: MSN

Who are P Diddy's daughters and what have they said about their father?

Who are P Diddy's daughters and what have they said about their father? - An aspiring actress, social media influencers and a toddler with nearly 100,000 followers. Sean 'Diddy' Combs's four daughters are already in the public eye,

Media M&A in 2025: Table Set for More Deal Activity This Year

After last year's dealmaking driven by the media biz's shifting winds, more M&A reconfigurations may come in 2025.
The article from Variety discusses the anticipated trends and potential mergers and acquisitions in the media industry for the year 2025. It highlights how the media landscape is expected to undergo significant consolidation due to the pressures of streaming wars, the need for content libraries, and the push towards global expansion. Key points include the potential for tech giants like Apple and Amazon to acquire more traditional media companies to bolster their content offerings, the ongoing interest in sports rights as a valuable asset, and the strategic divestitures by companies like Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global to streamline operations and reduce debt. Additionally, the article mentions the rise of private equity firms in the media space, looking to invest in or buy out undervalued media assets. The overarching theme is a strategic realignment within the industry, focusing on scale, content, and technological integration to adapt to the evolving consumer demands and market dynamics.

Read the Full Variety Article at:
https://variety.com/2025/biz/news/media-mergers-acquisitions-2025-deals-1236263982/

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