• Mon, January 6, 2025

by: Tuko

Eric Latiff Quits Spice FM After 5 Years: "My Heart Is Heavy"

Eric Latiff is one of Kenya's most respected journalists for his work in media and for always demanding the truth. He shared his journey at Spice FM.

by: Forbes

The News Industry's AI Challenge: What Does It Mean For Creators?

Marc McCollum is Raptive's Chief Innovation Officer, developing new revenue streams that open new monetization opportunities for creators.

by: Polygon

2025 is PC gaming's victory lap

Despite the hopes of many industry analysts, the Steam Machine project, which promised all the benefits of PC gaming with no headaches, led to a paltry set of middling gaming PCs. Valve mothballed the strategy in 2018. Of course, that's not the end of the story. Far from it.

by: Reuters

Disney nears deal to merge Hulu + Live TV business into Fubo, Bloomberg News reports

Walt Disney Co and streaming provider FuboTV are nearing a deal to combine their online live TV businesses, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

by: Today

How to watch the Golden Globes for free

Cord-cutters can access CBS through DirectTV, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV, which all offer free trials. Subscribers to Paramount+ with Showtime will be able to stream the show live and on demand. Those who have the Paramount+ with any other plan will be able to stream the next day on demand, per the streamer's website.

by: Variety

Media M&A Mania Gotcha Reeling? Try Skepticism

The media sector forgets that January always brings speculation about M&A frenzies, but there is plenty of reason for skepticism about consolidation.

by: People

Here's What Mars Retrograde in Cancer Means for Your Zodiac Sign

Mars leaves Leo and retrogrades back to Cancer on Jan. 6, a transit that celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas tells PEOPLE can be "difficult" for many at this time

by: HuffPost

Social Media Users Have Fun With 'Mint Flavored' Jeremy Strong's Golden Globes Outfit

Strong won his first Golden Globe in 2022 for his performance as Kendall Roy in the "Succession" drama series. He was nominated this year for his supporting role in "The Apprentice." His former co-star, Kieran Culkin, ended up nabbing the prize in the movie category for "A Real Pain."

by: Slate

Want to See How Streaming Services Will Change in 2025? Check Your Phone.

Your favorite streaming app may soon no longer be just a "streaming app" per se but an overall entertainment app that functions as a cross-medium platform of its own—and a necessity on both your smartphone and smart TV.

by: Yahoo

Nikki Glaser shares the 'insane' Ben Affleck divorce joke she cut from Golden Globes 2025 monologue

While the stand-up comedian cut one "insane" quip about Affleck's love life from her opening monologue she left another joke about his sex life in.

by: Newsweek

Fans React to Dana White's Big New Role Alongside Mark Zuckerberg

UFC president Dana White has landed a surprising new role outside the octagon. In an unsuspecting move, Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, will be adding a new board of directors member. That member is none other than White, marking a significant shift from his established career in mixed martial arts.

by: AOL

Sharing, shopping, snapping: What 2024's most-downloaded apps say about Americans

Spokeo examined Sensor Tower data to find the top 10 most downloaded apps in the U.S. across iOS and Google Play in the second quarter of 2024.

by: Couriermail

Aubrey Plaza's Golden Globes gig in doubt after hubby's death

Aubrey Plaza's role as host of today's Golden Globes is in doubt after the shock death of her husband, Jeff Baena, 47, who was found deceased at their Los Angeles home on Friday.

by: Yahoo

Ryan Reynolds And Blake Lively's Golden Globes Plans Revealed Amid Justin Baldoni Drama

Fans have been wondering if Ryan Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively, would show their faces at the 2025 Golden Globes amid the legal drama.

by: Reuters

Netflix and WWE aim to fuel wrestling fervor worldwide

Netflix's next venture into live programming starts Monday when the company streams its first episode of "Raw," the weekly World Wrestling Entertainment spectacle that has been a staple of U.S. television for three decades.

by: Couriermail

Prince William to 'leave Kate behind' in 2025 royal duties

You have to feel sorry for Kate, the Princess of Wales' passport.

by: AOL

Vin Diesel shouts out Dwayne 'the Rock' Johnson at the Golden Globes. A look back at their infamous 'Fast and Furious' feud.

Two words — "Hey, Dwayne" — at the Golden Globes has dredged up the past feud between the "Fast & Furious" co-stars.

by: Newsweek

Billionaire Ted Turner, 86, Reveals Major Health Update After Hospitalization

CNN founder and media mogul Ted Turner was hospitalized due to pneumonia in January, and is now recovering in a rehab center in his home state of Florida. A representative for the successful entrepreneur, 86, told TMZ that he had suffered from a "mild case of pneumonia," but that he "expects a full recovery."

by: Newsweek

Zendaya and Tom Holland Reportedly Engaged: Inside His 'Intimate' Proposal

The two A-list actors are reportedly engaged, with the 'Spiderman' actor proposing to the 'Euphoria' star in an intimate manner.

by: MSN

Why Donald Trump's Name Went Unmentioned at the Golden Globes

Once a platform for political expression, the 2025 awards season kickoff party saw Hollywood players rein in their opinions.

by: MSN

Sofia Vergara Shouts At Jodie Foster For Winning Golden Globe

Sofia Vergara just called out Jodie Foster for beating her out for an award (again) at this year's Golden Globes, and social media users ate up the cheeky moment. During Sunday's ceremony at Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles,

by: MSN

Here's What's Cooking in the Kitchen for 'Next Level Chef' Season 4

Gordon Ramsay continues his "Food on FOX' reign with the release of Season 4 of Next Level Chef. The executive producer and mentor will be once again joined by fellow mentors Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais to oversee the professional chefs,

by: MSN

The Magnificent 7 Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2025 and Hold Forever

Large-capitalization blue-chip dividend stocks are a favorite among investors for a good reason. They provide a steady stream of passive income and offer a promising avenue for total return. Total return,

by: MSN

Ex-Husband Of Late 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Star The Vivienne Breaks Silence

David Paul Ludford, ex-husband of The Vivienne, is opening up about their time together after the heartbreaking news of their sudden passing.

by: MSN

Exclusive: Aalisha Panwar declines Bigg Boss 18's offer to join controversy surrounding Chahat Pandey's love life

Bigg Boss 18 contestant Chahat Pandey becomes the center of attention due to speculation about her love life. Despite rumors and her mother's denial of any relationship, co-star Aalisha Panwar refuses to comment on the show's request,

by: MSN

Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine As Light' loses Best Director and Best Foreign Film; Indian fans cheer her on saying 'Proud of you'

Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia's historic nominations for Best Director and Best Motion Picture in a Non-English Language at the 2025 Golden Globes for her film 'All We Imagine As Light' ended without a win.

by: MSN

Voices: Demi Moore said Hollywood made her feel worthless - and she's not alone

Demi Moore said Hollywood made her feel worthless - and she's not alone - IN FOCUS: The actress has gone viral after delivering the most powerful speech at this year's Golden Globes, writes Olivia Petter.

by: MSN

Why fans can't stop talking about Faith and Kim's latest pic

The South African baddies and influencers Kim Kholiwe and her best friend Faith Nketsi recently stunned in a cute picture of themselves which went viral.

by: MSN

Elphaba & Glinda's Magical Energies Combine In Wicked Sneakers

Social media has been taken over by all things Wicked since the 2024 premiere of the Jon M. Chu-directed movie. Whenever you scroll through your social pages, you're bound to find videos of individuals dressing themselves in Wicked-themed apparel from head to toe or influencers flaunting the numerous Wicked-inspired merch they've received.

by: MSN

A 21-Year-Old Tarantino Movie Has a Secret Connection to This Devastating Naruto Moment

Several creatives influenced the way Masashi Kishimoto wrote Naruto, including one of Hollywood's most distinctive voices.

by: MSN

There's Speculation Brewing About Taylor Rooks' Relationship With Joy Taylor

There was a lot of excitement in spring of last year when Taylor Rooks and Joy Taylor announced they were joining forces on a new podcast called "Two Personal." The show was supposed to showcase two of sports media's leading women in a new light — delving into topics such as dating and their

by: MSN

Golden Globes 2025 scorecards: Wins by movie, TV show, distributor, and network/streamer

At the Golden Globes 2025 ceremony on Sunday, two movie distributors, A24 (The Brutalist, A Different Man) and Netflix (Emilia Pérez), led the way with four each. Among the television winners, FX was best with five wins (four for ShÅ?gun and one for The Bear),

by: MSN

Allu Arjun's wife Sneha Reddy shares first post after his arrest and bail in 'Pushpa 2' premiere stampede case; fans notice her pendant

Allu Arjun's wife, Allu Sneha Reddy, shared her first social media post following the actor's arrest and regular bail in connection with the death of a female fan at the premiere of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' in Hyderabad on December 4.

by: MSN

It sounds like we'll have to wait even longer to find out what the deal is with OD, Hideo Kojima and Jordan Peele's game, movie, and 'new form of media' that had the trailer ...

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by: MSN

'RuPaul's Drag Race UK' winner The Vivienne dies at 32

A drag performer and actor who appeared on several iterations of "RuPaul's Drag Race" passed away over the weekend, their manager announced on social media.

by: MSN

Shadow work: What it is and its influence on hit film "The Substance"

Shadow work is about accepting and integrating your "bad" parts, but it also invites you to explore what shimmers beneath the surface

by: MSN

Honey Rose Online Trolls Issue: AMMA Issues Statement Supporting The Actor

Monday, the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (A.M.M.A.) released an official statement from their side condemning the online abuse directed at actress Honey Rose along with extending support to the actor for the same.

by: MSN

HDMI 2.2 Supports Crazy-Fast Speeds, But Don't Worry About Replacing Cables Yet

HDMI 2.2 supports 96Gbps data-transfer speeds and 12K resolution, but it could take up to a year before devices that support it are available (and even longer for compatible consumer media).

by: MSN

Bhoolokam Sundaram From Tovino's Identity Features A Feel Good Music Video

Monday, the makers of the recently-released Tovino Thomas-Trisha Krishnan-Vinay Rai film Identity took to their social media to release the music video of the track titled Bhoolokam Sundaram from the film.

by: MSN

Is Zendaya engaged? What we know about Tom Holland's proposal and $200K engagement ring at Golden Globes

Euphoria actor Zendaya was seen flaunting a massive diamond engagement ring at the Golden Globes awards night and fans are excited to know if Tom Holland proposed.

by: MSN

Daily Laughs From the World of Stand-up (1/6)

The staff at Odd News has collected five of their favorite stand-up routines that have hit their social media feeds in the past 24 hours, and we've gathered them up, given them a polish, and put them all in one post,

by: MSN

Planet of apes? After rolling rotis, monkey now goes viral for flying kites

A monkey in Varanasi gained internet fame by attempting to fly a kite, captivating viewers with its human-like hand movements. The viral video has amassed over 452k views. This amusing incident highlights the surprising abilities of monkeys,

by: MSN

Small, but mighty? 'Real money is with Gujjus... Let that sink in,' Zerodha's Nithin Kamath says

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath highlighted the contribution of Mumbai and Ahmedabad to the percentage of equity delivery trades despite a fall in the registered investor base, according to a social media post on X.

by: MSN

'Lavender Fields' finale: Last 10 days promise explosive twists, emotional moments

Dreamscape Entertainment's hit series 'Lavender Fields' is set to conclude its story with explosive twists and turns during its final 10 days.

by: MSN

Golden Globes: 'Wicked' Wins Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Honor

Delivering another huge boost for musicals, Universal's Wicked took home the award for best cinematic and box office achievement at the 2025 Golden Globes after wowing audiences across the globe over the year-end holidays.

by: MSN

Honey Rose alleges verbal harassment, vows legal action against 'rich and powerful' stalker

On Sunday, actor Honey Rose issued a warning via social media against online trolls and harassers who target her with double-entendre jokes and sexually charged remarks. While she has previously chosen to ignore such behaviour,

by: MSN

Who is Malayalam actress Honey Rose? Why is she in the news lately?

Malayalam actress Honey Rose has opened up about facing online harassment and offensive comments. After declining further invitations from an individual, she alleges he began targeting her with insults on social media.

by: MSN

Tweets of the Week: Rhea Ripley holiday headbanging, Vanessa Hudgens yeets, more!

It's time again for social media silliness with the Tweets of the Week featuring random delights with a focus on the three B's: bods, beasts, and buffoonery. Oh, some of these might not be from this week nor be tweets.

Eric Latiff Quits Spice FM After 5 Years: "My Heart Is Heavy"

Eric Latiff is one of Kenya's most respected journalists for his work in media and for always demanding the truth. He shared his journey at Spice FM.
Eric Latiff, a well-known radio presenter, has announced his departure from Spice FM after four years of service. In an emotional statement, Latiff expressed that leaving the station was a difficult decision, but he felt it was time to move on to new opportunities. He thanked his colleagues, the management, and his listeners for their support throughout his tenure. Latiff highlighted his contributions to the station, including hosting popular shows and engaging with the audience on various social issues. His exit marks the end of an era at Spice FM, where he was celebrated for his distinctive voice and engaging content.

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