• Tue, January 7, 2025

by: Variety

Variety 500 Revealed: Meet the Most Powerful and Influential Leaders in Global Media and Entertainment

The Variety 500 list for 2025 unveils the biggest business leaders and executives in the entertainment industry.

by: Heat

She rose to fame on Love Island 2017

Here's everything you need to know about Love Island 2017's Gabby Allen including her split from Marcel Somerville, her Celebrity Big Brother stint and what she's up to now. Read more on heatworld.com

by: People

Did Ryan Reynolds Reference Justin Baldoni with His Nicepool Character in Deadpool & Wolverine?

Deadpool & Wolverine' fans are wondering whether the movie's character Nicepool — portrayed by Ryan Reynolds — is meant to be a shade at 'It Ends with Us' director Justin Baldoni in the wake of Blake Lively's Dec.

by: Forbes

27 Silent Film Classics You Need To See

Explore top silent movies, featuring timeless classics, iconic performances, and the magic of storytelling without words. A must-watch list for any cinephile.

by: Today

How did Jerry Springer die? What he said about his legacy

The subject of Netflix's new documentary "Fights, Camera, Action" was an Emmy-winning reporter and politician before changing pop culture forever.

by: AOL

Blake Lively's Lawyers Denounce 'More Attacks' From Justin Baldoni Amid Legal Battle

Bryan Freedman, who is Justin Baldoni's lawyer, issued the following statement in response to Lively's team: "It is painfully ironic that Blake Lively is accusing Justin Baldoni of weaponizing the med

by: pinkvilla

GOT7 unveils plans for WINTER HEPTAGON comeback, including tracklist release, MV teasers and more

GOT7 will soon kick off the promotional schedule for their comeback EP WINTER HEPTAGON. Ahead of the highly-anticipated release, the group has reclaimed their old social media accounts.

by: Yahoo

90 Day Fiance's Jasmine Pineda Jokes About Child Paternity Amid Pregnancy With Baby No. 3

Fiancé star Jasmine Pineda is seemingly trolling her followers and joked about the paternity of baby No. 3 after her pregnancy news made headlines. "Guys, I have a very special announcement for you all,

by: MSN

Musicians face pressure to gain a big social media following

Social media has been a "beautiful tool" to connect psychedelic-rock group Maisie to its audience, but a desire from music organisations and record labels for large social media engagement is having an impact on some live music acts accessing funding and opportunities.

by: AOL

Actor and Writer Keller Scott Fornes, Star of Great American Family's 'County Rescue', Dead at 32

Keller Scott Fornes, best known for his role in Great American Family's County Rescue, has died at the age of 32. According to an obituary published by Lacy Funeral Home, the actor and writer passed away on Thursday,

by: Yahoo

LiAngelo Ball has fans 'on lock' with new hit song; expected to perform at Rolling Loud

Former basketball player LiAngelo Ball is making a slam-dunk comeback among fans on social media after releasing a new catchy song. Using the moniker G3, Ball released the song "Tweaker" as an exclusive on WorldStarHipHop on Friday.

by: Forbes

Disney, FuboTV And Implications Of A Surprising New Sports Deal

Disney and FuboTV just kicked off the 2025 media biz M&A sweepstakes with the merger of Fubo TV and Hulu + Live TV. What does the deal mean?

by: MSN

Vice Ganda, may nakakaantig na mensahe para sa direktor ng "And the Breadwinner Is"

Vice Ganda recently shared a touching message for the director of the movie "And The Breadwinner Is," which has grossed a total of 270 in box office sales

by: MSN

Keller Fornes, actor and 'County Rescue' star, dies at 32: 'A special person'

Actor Keller Fornes, best known for his role on the Great American Family series "County Rescue," has died at the age of 32.

by: MSN

Celebs, nagpahayag ng pakikiramay kay Dina Bonnevie sa pagpanaw ng kanyang asawang si DV Savellano

Dina Bonnevie recently paid tribute to her late husband, Deogracias Victor "DV" Savellano, who passed away on January 7, 2025. The actress shared a touching post.

by: MSN

Who Is Mina Kimes' Husband? Nick Sylvester's' Job & Relationship History

Curious to know more about ESPN star Mina Kimes and her life off-camera with her husband? Kimes keeps her personal life largely private, even as she rises in sports media. Her quiet yet enduring love story continues to intrigue fans.

by: MSN

Disney's Deal With Fubo Could Spark More Media Mergers. These Are the Stocks to Watch.

Walt Disney and FuboTV shook up the streaming landscape on Monday—and their potential merger could be a sign of what's to come for the media industry in 2025. The two companies said they would form a new platform by combining Disney's Hulu + Live TV with sports-focused Fubo.

by: MSN

Director Vinu Vijay's big-budget sports drama to begin filming this February

Director Vinu Vijay is set to collaborate with Kerala's top influencers, content creators, and vloggers for a high-budget sports movie focusing on cricket. Sponsored by Raphael Film Productions, the film aims to capture the excitement and drama of the sport.

by: MSN

The real reason Zendaya and Tom Holland are the world's favourite celebrity couple

The real reason Zendaya and Tom Holland are the world's favourite celebrity couple - LET'S UNPACK THAT: The besotted A-listers have long been #relationshipgoals, but now they've taken the next step and put a ring on it.

by: MSN

Tallulah Willis says Demi Moore didn't purposely ignore Kylie Jenner at the 2025 Golden Globes

Demi Moore's first-ever Golden Globe win was a moment of celebration for her family, fans, and Hollywood peers, but it didn't come without controversy. On Sunday night, a clip from the awards show began circulating online,

by: MSN

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Divorce Settlement Unveils the Surprising Outcome of Their $550 Million Net Worth

Jennifer Lopez's personal life has been in the news for quite some time, following her divorce from long-time partner and actor Ben Affleck. The duo, who first became engaged in 2002 before splitting in 2004,

by: MSN

Great American Family's County Rescue Star Keller Fornes Dead at 32

The Great American Family channel has lost one of their own. Keller Fornes, who starred as Griffin in County Rescue on the family-friendly television network, died Dec. 19, according to an obituary shared by Lacy Funeral Home.

by: MSN

Johnny Depp Warns Against AI-Generated Tactics That Offer 'Paid Meetings and Phone Calls' With Him

Johnny Depp took to Instagram on Monday, January 6 to warn his followers about online scammers impersonating him and his team. "Sadly, it has been brought to my attention that online scammers are intensifying their efforts to target my fans and supporters,

by: MSN

US media confirms engagement of 'Spiderman' actor, Tom Holland and his leading lady Zendaya

Tom Holland and Zendaya are now engaged, confirmed by US media. According to an article by PEOPLE, Holland and Zendaya's engagement was confirmed by a family member.

by: MSN

Blake Lively's Lawyers Accuse Justin Baldoni's Team Of "Blame The Victim" Tactics As 'It Ends With Us' Battle Fought Out In Media & Courts

Justin Baldoni has yet to actually go after Blake Lively in court over her accusations of sexual harassment and an online smear campaign, but the It Ends With Us actress' attorneys are rebuking the Jane the Virgin alum's team over "more attacks" in the media.

by: MSN

Govt's Anti Piracy Challenge, What Is It? How To Register, Eligibility, Prizes And Deadline

The government has come up with an Anti piracy challenge to focus on emerging technologies to combat piracy in the media and entertainment sector. The challenge was launched on September 12, 2024 which extended the submission deadline to February 10,

by: MSN

Hot Buy: Under $18 for Roku Express Streaming Media Player

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by: MSN

David Licauco responds to 'three-month rule' advice and viral meme following 'JakBie' split

Following the "JakBie" breakup, actor David Licauco, Barbie Forteza's love team partner, becomes the target of memes, pieces of advice, and comments. With the caption, "Chill lang," along with emojis of an angelic face and a sweaty smiling face,

by: MSN

R.I.P. Keller Fornes: Great American Family 'County Rescue' Star Dead At 32

Keller Fornes, who played Griffin on Great American Family's drama series County Rescue, died on Dec. 19, 2024, Deadline reports. He was 32. According to the outlet, his obituary was published on Lacy Funeral Home's website,

by: MSN

Ayo Edebiri, Cynthia Erivo, and 'The Piano Lesson' lead 2025 NAACP Image Awards nominations

Netflix's The Piano Lesson scooped up a whopping 14 nominations to lead the way for the 56th NAACP Image Awards announced Tuesday, with Peacock's limited series Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist topping the TV categories with nine bids.

by: MSN

Tubi jumps to 97 million monthly active users in 2024

The free streaming service continues to impress with its growing audience. Tubi continues to make its case as the best free streaming service available. The ad-supported platform last announced that it had 78 million monthly active users in March 2024,

by: MSN

The True Origins Of Screen Rant And Game Rant, Valnet's Powerful News Sites

Modern entertainment news is now delivered primarily by big media companies. The two biggest and most visited are the similarly … Continue reading "The True Origins Of Screen Rant And Game Rant, Valne
  • Wed, January 8, 2025

by: Cosmopolitan

Netflix's Selling the City cast: Find them on social media

The latest show to combine massive houses with a slice of piping hot drama is Selling the City on Netflix - a Selling Sunset style spin-off based in New York. But who actually is the cast, and what are their Instagram handles?

by: Variety

'Holes' TV Series Picked Up to Pilot by Disney+ (EXCLUSIVE)

A " Holes " TV series has been ordered to pilot at Disney+, Variety has learned exclusively. The potential show would be based on the book of the same name by Louis Sachar, which was previously adapted into a 2003 feature film by Walt Disney Pictures.

by: Tuko

Morgan Bahati Impresses after Eloquently Saying Says He Wants to Be Lawyer, MP

Diana Marua posted a video of her son, Morgan Bahati outlining his career goals. His ambitious plans impressed many Kenyans, as some prayed for him.

by: Tuko

Kibet Bull, Billy Mwangi: Chronological of Events of Bloggers from Abduction to Their Release

Families of Billy Mwangi and Kibet Mwangi could not hide their joy after they were released by their abductors. The two were abducted in December 2025.

by: MSN

Angeline Jolie's daughter Shiloh dances to Rose and Bruno Mars' hit song APT, fans say: 'She killed it'

Shiloh has stepped out into the world to pursue dance. Last year, during her visit to The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Angelina Jolie said that Shiloh

by: MSN

Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift plus 5 other hot NFL, celebrity couples

The NFL has brought some of the hottest headlines of the year — but not only by what happens on the field. The love lives of NFL players have made a huge spotlight because their partners are also celebrities too.

by: MSN

Keller Fornes, Star of Great American Family's County Rescue, Dead at 32

Keller Fornes, who starred as Griffin in the Great American Family EMT drama County Rescue, has died at the age of 32. The actor, writer and producer passed away on Dec. 19, in Eastland, Texas, according to an obituary published by Lancy Funeral Home.

by: MSN

Logan Paul Announces New Career Move Amid Rumors of Conor McGregor Fight

There isn't much in the entertainment world that Logan Paul hasn't been successful at. He rose to fame as a prominent Youtuber, launched his own successful sports-drink brand (Prime) and food brand (Lunchly),

by: MSN

'You made me more responsible, more accountable': Hrithik Roshan to media fraternity

Hrithik Roshan debuted in Bollywood with the 2000 film and now on January 14, he will mark his 25th year as an actor in the Indian film industry. Interestingly, all this will happen days after his birthday (January 10).

by: MSN

Las Vegas Strip casino brings back superstar rocker residency

Lenny Kravitz returns for Las Vegas Strip residency. Finally, superstar rocker Lenny Kravitz has extended his Blue Electric Light Las Vegas residency at Park MGM's Dolby Live for

by: MSN

Zendaya and Tom Holland: A timeline of 'Tomdaya'

It's no surprise that Zendaya and Tom Holland have not rushed to publicly confirm whether or not they may be engaged after speculation sparked at the Golden Globes.

by: MSN

Chinese actor Luhan's social media accounts restricted after profane livestream incident

Actor Luhan's social media accounts have been blocked from gaining new followers after he was seen drinking alcohol and making a derogatory gesture towards critics during a livestream.

by: MSN

Krewe of Highland parade prep., toy drive, food and live music

The Krewe of Highland is preparing for its parade scheduled for March 2nd, and this Sunday, they are hosting a toy drive with food, music, and more. The Krewe of Highland posted via social media that they require stuffed animals and small toys to throw during the parade.

by: MSN

Have Logan Paul and Conor McGregor agreed to a '$250m fight'?

by: MSN

Our Favorite Celebrity Advice of 2024: Top Tips from from Martha, Joanna, and More

From gardening tips to self-care habits, we're re-sharing some of our favorite pieces of celebrity advice from the past year. Take inspiration from these cooking insights (includi

by: MSN

Paramount, Comcast Strike New Multiyear Distribution Deals Covering Networks, Streamers

The deals ensure carriage of Paramount's networks, including CBS, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network and more.

The True Origins Of Screen Rant And Game Rant, Valnet's Powerful News Sites

Modern entertainment news is now delivered primarily by big media companies. The two biggest and most visited are the similarly … Continue reading "The True Origins Of Screen Rant And Game Rant, Valne
The article from MSN Money discusses the origins and growth of Valnet Inc., the parent company behind popular entertainment news sites like Screen Rant and Game Rant. Founded by entrepreneur Jas Mathur in 2012, Valnet initially focused on acquiring and scaling up niche websites. Screen Rant, which started in 2003 as a blog by Vic Holtreman, was acquired by Valnet in 2015, transforming it into a major player in the entertainment news sector with its focus on movies, TV shows, and celebrity news. Similarly, Game Rant, launched in 2008 by a group of gaming enthusiasts, was also bought by Valnet in 2014, expanding its coverage to include video game news, reviews, and guides. Under Valnet's ownership, both sites have seen significant growth through strategic content expansion, SEO optimization, and leveraging social media, making them key players in their respective niches. The article highlights how Valnet's business model of acquiring, optimizing, and scaling niche content sites has led to the creation of a digital media empire.

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