• Tue, January 21, 2025

by: Variety

'Masked Singer' Producer Smart Dog Media and TV Asahi Team for Competition Series 'Song vs. Dance' (EXCLUSIVE)

Smart Dog Media, best known for 'The Masked Singer,' will team with TV Asahi for 'Song vs. Dance,' a new competition series.

by: News4Jax

'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year

Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals has named "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo as its 2025 Woman of the Year.

by: AOL

Hey, Scammers! Stop Posing As SPIN Editors. No One Is Buying It (Literally)

It's recently come to my attention that someone has been posing as me online offering to pay music professionals and other people to write for SPIN. They even shamelessly stole my profile photo of me with my wife and children.

by: Spotify

Drake's deal is up for renegotiation in 2025, and other revelations from his lawsuit against Universal Music

Drake alleges UMG knowingly damaged his reputation and endangered his life through Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us.'

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Satou Sabally is being 'recruited' by Unrivaled teammate and Mercury star

Satou Sabally is part of the WNBA stars competing in Unrivaled, amid the free agency period. After she confirmed her desire to change teams, a Mercury star is trying to "recruit" her.

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Justin Bieber breaks silence after 'unfollowing' wife Hailey on social media

Justin Bieber has issued a stern statement after fans noticed he'd unfollowed his own wife Hailey and ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez on social media. Earlier today, Tyla reported on the singer's apparent social media cull,

by: Metro

Made in Chelsea star almost died over Christmas after flu led to 'pregnant' tummy

Sam Vanderpump has revealed he had a near-death experience over the Christmas period. The Made in Chelsea star, 28 - who is the nephew of Vanderpump Rules and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Vanderpump - has recalled his 'terrifying' ordeal which saw him rushed to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

by: mediatakeout

Diddy Requests Pardon From Trump, Offers 'Support' In Exchange

In a surprising turn of events, Media Take Out has learned that music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has reached out to newly inaugurated President Donald Trump to request a presidential pardon.

by: Eurosport

How to watch PSG v Manchester City in UEFA Champions League on TNT Sports and discovery+, live stream, TV, kick-off time

How to watch PSG v Manchester City in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, live on TNT Sports and discovery+, as the new league phase closes in on its conclusion.

by: Yahoo

Robert Eggers teases 'Nosferatu' extended cut: 'More Willem Dafoe'

There's more of Nosferatu for fans to sink their teeth into now that the surprise box-office hit has scored a home media release. On Tuesday, Focus Features announced that an extended edition of Robert Eggers' Gothic horror success is now available for rental or purchase at digital providers like Amazon ahead of the film's physical

by: MSN

For Your Consideration - Collider's Perri Nemiroff for the 62nd ICG Publicists Press Award

Collider's Perri Nemiroff is up for the press award for the 62nd ICG Publicists Awards, and there are boundless reasons why she's deserving.

by: MSN

Heidi Montag's 'Superficial' Album & Songs Debut Across Billboard Charts After Losing Home in LA Fires

The Hills star, along with husband Spencer Pratt, appealed to fans to stream & buy her 2010 music to support them after their Palisades home burned down.

by: Yahoo

Donald Trump's Granddaughter Kai Trump Glitters in Sherri Hill Crystal-studded Dress for 2025 Inauguration Night Balls

Sons of US President Donald Trump Eric Trump (2nd R) and son Donald Trump Jr. (L), his daughter Ivanka Trump (R) and granddaughter Kai Madison Trump attend the Liberty inaugural ball in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025.

by: MSN

Counterattack! Blake Lively Quickly Rebukes "Unethical" Justin Baldoni For Releasing 'It Ends With Us' Footage To Denigrate Her Sexual Harassment Claims

Once again, Blake Lively and her team have made it very clear they understand that timing is a big part of everything in Hollywood, on and off camera, and especially when lawyers are involved. Very quickly after Justin Baldoni dropped footage today from the filming of It Ends With Us to counter his co-star's claims

by: MSN

Toyota, Shiseido among dozens of firms to pull ads from Japan's Fuji TV network over sex scandal

Major companies including Toyota and Shiseido have pulled their commercials from Japan's Fuji Television amid allegations company officials tried to cover up a sex scandal involving one of the country's most famous TV hosts.

by: MSN

Justin Baldoni Lawyer Releases On-Set Video to Try to Disprove Blake Lively: Watch

As Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively's he-said, she-said legal battle rages on, his lawyer has released footage from the set of It Ends With Us that Baldoni's team believes proves his side of the story.

by: MSN

Imagicomm Communications to sell KIEM and KVIQ-LD to Marquee Broadcasting

Marquee Broadcasting announced an agreement to acquire Eureka's local television stations KIEM and KVIQ-LD from Imagicomm Communications. The purchase comes less than three years after Imagicomm Communications acquired the stations from their previous owner,

by: MSN

Bowen Yang, Carey Mulligan, Alison Brie, Questlove, Dylan O'Brien Join TheWrap's 2025 Sundance Film Festival Studio

TheWrap is proud to host its signature Sundance Film Festival interview and portrait studio, presented by World of Hyatt, at The Gateway Center in Park City from Jan. 24-27. As part of this effort, TheWrap's team of reporters,

by: MSN

'Tell me a person who cares': Fans hilariously react to Justin Bieber unfollowing Hailey Bieber on Instagram

Beliebers are having a field day on social media since Justin Bieber unfollowed his wife Hailey Beiber on Instagram.

by: MSN

*NSYNC's JC Chasez, Lance Bass and Chris Kirkpatrick Reunite at Justin Timberlake Concert, but Where Was Joey Fatone?

"You guys are the sweetest," missing bandmate Joey Fatone commented on social media It was almost a full *NSYNC reunion at Justin Timberlake's Jan. 20 concert at the Acrisure Arena in Thousand Palms,

by: MSN

Grimes Reacts To Elon Musk Backlash After Controversial Nazi-Like Gesture: "I Am Not Him"

Grimes is distancing herself from Elon Musk and denouncing Nazism after the Tesla CEO made a gesture that many interpreted as a Nazi salute during one of Donald Trump's inauguration events. A fan account for the Canadian singer took to social media to social media to air their frustration over Musk's antics and latest controversy

by: MSN

Saif Ali Khan Attack: Race actor's family hires Ronit Roy's security agency for protection; WATCH post discharge video

An unfortunate and shocking incident occurred at Saif Ali Khan's home recently. The Race actor was attacked by an intruder, and he suffered multiple injuries during the scuffle. Saif was admitted to the hospital,

by: MSN

Oscars 2025 nominations announcement to be held on January 23

The Oscars 2025 nominations announcement will be held on January 23, the Academy confirmed in a new statement shared recently. The awards ceremony will be held on March 3 (IST).

by: MSN

$50k and a two-word nickname: Inside The Block's Adrian Portelli and Nine's Alex Cullen scandal.

If you're a fan of the Today Show, you may have clocked that Alex Cullen was missing from the Monday morning episode.The longtime Channel 9 host has found himself embroiled in controversy after accepting a $50,

by: MSN

SK25 director Sudha Kongara mourns loss of friend and producer Mano Akkineni; shares a throwback picture ft Salman Khan

This article contains mention of death. Director Sudha Kongara recently took to her social media handles to mourn the loss of her friend and producer, Mano Akkineni. The Tamil cinema producer had bankrolled the director's maiden project Drohi back in the day,

by: MSN

What's cooking between Justin Bieber and Hailey? Instagram unfollow sparks speculation

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber's relationship made headlines again after Justin unfollowed his wife on Instagram. The unexpected move led to rumors about possible issues in their marriage.

by: MSN

Stephen A. Smith Defends Snoop Dogg and Nelly Performing at Trump Celebrations

In separate videos, Charlamagne Tha God and Stephen A. Smith boldly defended rappers who partook in performances surrounding the presidential inauguration. On the latest episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show,

by: MSN

Rumble reports record-breaking concurrent creator livestreams yesterday

Social media platform Rumble has announced that it has achieved a new all-time high for average concurrent creator livestreams on January 20, 2025. This new record surpasses the previous one set on December 6th and on the night of the recent election.

by: MSN

Netflix Smashes Estimates, Adding Nearly 19M Subscribers In Q4 To Hit 301.6M Worldwide

Netflix added nearly 19 million subscribers in the fourth quarter, reaching 301.6 million globally, thanks to a wave of high-impact programming in the final weeks of 2024. The tally, a company record for the biggest subscriber jump in a quarter,

by: MSN

Justin Bieber posts unbelievable song amid divorce rumors and social media drama

Justin Bieber posted a mirror selfie with the song B---h Don't Kill My Vibe by Kendrick Lamar after his account was "hacked" and unfollowed his wife, Hailey Bieber

by: MSN

From Alliances With Emily Henry and A24 to Splashy 'BookTok' Acquisitions, How Lyrical Media Is Writing a New Story in TV, Film and Even Gaming and Comics

Lyrical Media chief Alex Black got swarmed with "a million emails and messages" on the day it was announced his young production company was teaming with Ryder Picture Company on a film adaptation of Emily Henry's best-selling 2024 rom-com "Funny Story,

by: MSN

SXSW Additional Speakers Include Disney's Alan Bergman, David Duchovny, Chelsea Clinton, John Fogerty & More

SXSW has added new Keynotes and a third round of Featured Speakers for its 39th edition. Keynote speakers are Grammy winner John Fogerty and Bluesky CEO Jay Graber. "Whether it be insights from the CEO of one of the fastest-growing social media platforms or tales from a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer,

by: MSN

"The Skinny Confidential"'s Lauryn Bosstick Is Pregnant and Expecting Baby No. 3 with Husband Michael (Exclusive)

The couple also have daughter Zaza, 4, and son Townes, 2 Lauryn Bosstick's family is growing. The founder of The Skinny Confidential, co-founder of Dear Media and co-host of The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Show,

by: MSN

DC Doda Harvinder Singh launches 'Bhellessa Meri Jaan' song celebrating local culture

The official launch of the song 'Bhellessa Meri Jaan', a beautiful tribute to the culture and beauty of Bhellessa, took place today at Doda. The event was graced by the Deputy Commissioner of Doda, Harvinder Singh,

by: MSN

France's Newen Studios Rebrands as Studio TF1 as It Fully Steps Into Theatrical Distribution

Newen Studios, a French media group wholly owned by TF1, is entering a new era in which theatrical movies and the international world will play a bigger role. After welcoming in April Pierre Branco, former country manager for Warner Bros Discovery in France,

by: MSN

Trevor Noah began hosting the Grammy Awards in 2021

Multi-award-winning comedian, TV host and media personality, Trevor Noah will host the Grammy Awards ceremony for the fifth time in February 2025.

by: MSN

Starfield - Your Ship's Extended Warranty Is Expiring

Mexico president stresses defense of country's sovereignty, in initial response to Trump orders Nick Saban Gives Honest Thoughts on Former QB Jalen Hurts After Eagles Win Wind chills 55 below; snow and ice in Florida: Extreme cold invading US

by: MSN

Judi Dench, 90, Opens Up About Vision Loss: 'I Can't See'

Judi Dench opened up about losing her vision to macular degeneration, revealing that she doesn't go out by herself anymore as to not "walk into something or fall over," according to People. On an episode of Trinny Woodall's Fearless podcast,

by: MSN

Shinedown making a tour stop in Toledo: Ticket info and more details

The Huntington Center announced Shinedown is coming to the Glass City for the "Dance, Kid, Dance" tour May 1. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.

by: MSN

Bowen Yang, Rachel Sennott to announce Oscar nominations

Comedian Bowen Yang and actress Rachel Sennott are set to share the Oscar nominations on Thursday. In a social media post Tuesday, The Academy shared that the pair will announce Oscar nominations at 8:30 a.

by: MSN

Perry Ryan Theater presents a beloved classic

Perry Ryan Theater presents a beloved classic

by: MSN

Review: 'One of Them Days'

Opinions are the author's alone and not endorsed by 2 NEWS and/or Nexstar Media Group. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — In "One of Them Days" Keke Palmer and SZA are a dynamic duo. "One of Them Days" sees Palmer's Dreux and SZA's Alyssa in a bit of a bind.
  • Wed, January 22, 2025

by: Yahoo

Fact Check: Story About Hunter Biden Trying To Humiliate Barron Trump at Charity Gala Is False

Online users shared this untrue rumor about the pair in the days before U.S. President Donald Trump's January 2025 inauguration.

by: nowtolove

Drama, Glitz and Glamour return for a third season of The Real Housewives of Sydney

by: MSN

Chris Brown SLAMS $500 Million Defamation Suit On Warner Bros. Discovery

Chris Brown is suing Warner Bros. Discovery for $500 million, alleging defamation over the Investigation Discovery docuseries Chris Brown: A History of Violence. The lawsuit claims producers ignored evidence contradicting their narrative,

by: MSN

Blake Lively's Legal Team Slams Released "It Ends With Us" Footage, Says 'Every Frame' Corroborates Her Claims

Lawyers for Blake Lively called the 'It Ends with Us' footage that Justin Baldoni's team released to the media part of a "harassment and retaliatory campaign"

by: MSN

Shah Rukh Khan's former security head reveals why SRK avoids paps and hides face in front of media: 'Kuch personal...'

Shah Rukh Khan is a superstar with millions of followers in every corner of the world. Hence, on several occasions, SRK is seen hiding his face entirely with a hoodie or otherwise. Recently, his former security head,

by: MSN

Nosferatu Digital & 4K Blu-Ray Release Dates Revealed

After finding success in theaters with audiences, Robert Eggers' Nosferatu now has a confirmed date for its digital and physical media releases.

'Masked Singer' Producer Smart Dog Media and TV Asahi Team for Competition Series 'Song vs. Dance' (EXCLUSIVE)

Smart Dog Media, best known for 'The Masked Singer,' will team with TV Asahi for 'Song vs. Dance,' a new competition series.
The article from Variety discusses the launch of a new competition series titled "Song vs. Dance" by Smart Dog Media in collaboration with TV Asahi. This innovative show will feature contestants competing in both singing and dancing, with each episode culminating in a battle between the best singer and the best dancer. The format is inspired by the success of "The Masked Singer," another TV Asahi production, which has seen global popularity. "Song vs. Dance" aims to blend the elements of music and dance competitions, offering a unique twist where contestants must excel in both disciplines. The show is set to be pitched to U.S. networks, with plans for international adaptations, highlighting the growing trend of format exports from Japan.

Read the Full Variety Article at:
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/smart-dog-media-tv-asahi-competition-series-song-vs-dance-masked-singer-1236280024/

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