• Tue, January 21, 2025

by: Mint

Regional streaming platforms bulk up on 'originals' to take on Amazon, Netflix

Regional streaming services aim to strengthen their offerings with local stories and familiar talent, targeting niche markets and focusing on genres that resonate with loyal audiences

by: Firstpost

How Donald Trump and Melania's awkward 'kiss-miss' moment went viral at the oath ceremony?

As per reports, an awkward moment between Donald Trump and Melania captured attention just before his second presidential oath ceremony on Monday. As Trump leaned in for a kiss in the Capitol Rotunda, his attempt was interrupted by Melania's large hat, causing the kiss to miss its mark.

by: YourTango

People Who Spent A Lot Of Time Alone As Kids Usually Develop These 11 Traits As Adults

One of the traits people who spent a lot of time alone as kids usually develop as adults is having low self-esteem. These people typically rely on introspection more than the average person, using their alone time to unpack their emotions, understand themselves, and sometimes criticize themselves to an unhealthy level.

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: 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: 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.

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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

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: Metro

Birds Of A Feather star Pauline Quirke, 65, diagnosed with dementia and 'steps back' from acting

As well as her role as Sharon in Birds Of A Feather alongside Loose Women's Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph, Pauline played Olive in BBC miniseries The Sculptures, starred opposite David Tennant on Broadchurch, and played Hazel Rhodes on Emmerdale between 2010 and 2012.

by: Yahoo

Ivanka Trump Wears Givenchy Haute Couture Gown for Inauguration Night Balls 2025

Ivanka Trump chose a black and white Givenchy haute couture gown on Monday for the Inaugural Night Balls.

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.

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Gaurav Taneja aka Flying Beast trolls Urvashi Rautela over Saif Ali Khan controversy, video goes viral

Urvashi Rautela was heavily criticised for her insensitivity and lack of empathy regarding Saif Ali Khan's stabbing incident. In the mddle of this, YouTuber Gaurav Taneja, also known as Flying Beast has also trolled Urvashi.

by: MSN

'Hard Truths' Firm The Mediapro Studio Hires Apple TV+ Creative Exec Francesca Ricagni As U.S. Hispanic Content Chief

The Mediapro Studio has added an Apple TV+ exec to its burgeoning ranks in the North America. Francesca Ricagni has been named Head of U.S. Hispanic Content at the Hard Truths and Official Competition company,

by: MSN

VIRAL! Monalisa's unbelievable makeover after Mahakumbh 2025 will surprise you

As per media sources, after returning to her home city of Indore, Monalisa treated herself to a stunning makeover, which has since taken the internet by storm. A viral video of her transformation has sparked discussions across social media,

by: MSN

German Powerhouse RTL Group Renews Pact With Deutsche Telekom in Streamer RTL+ as Subs Grow

German media powerhouse RTL Group and the country's Deutsche Telekom have signed a pact to renew their cooperation in streamer RTL+ until at least 2030, signalling their determination to continue to undermine Amazon and Netflix's strong presence in the territory.

by: MSN

Fans React to Brianna LaPaglia's Stunning See-Through Crystal 'Revenge Dress'

The SI Swimsuit model and podcast host ended her Trippin With Tarte excursion in Necker Island with the most breathtaking look.

by: MSN

Snoop Dogg faces backlash for performing at Trump inauguration ball in DC after being anti-Trump before

Popular personality Snoop Dogg did a 180 from his public anti-Trump stance some years ago and performed at a Trump pre-inauguration ball.

by: MSN

Justin Bieber's mounting agony from Liam Payne death to Diddy scandal and marriage fears

Justin Bieber has sparked concerns for his welfare in recent months with the pop star behaving out of character on social media and unfollowing friends and family

by: MSN

JK Rowling torches left for gender ideology 'calamity' after Trump executive order: 'They didn't listen'

President Trump didn't waste time cracking down on "woke" gender ideology shortly after taking office on Monday, and the move earned a response from perhaps the most famous progressive critic of left-wing gender ideology.

Regional streaming platforms bulk up on 'originals' to take on Amazon, Netflix

Regional streaming services aim to strengthen their offerings with local stories and familiar talent, targeting niche markets and focusing on genres that resonate with loyal audiences
The article from LiveMint discusses the strategic expansion of regional Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms in India, focusing on their content slate for 2025. These platforms are increasingly investing in original content, particularly in regional languages, to capture a broader audience. Companies like aha, Planet Marathi, and OM TV are not only enhancing their content libraries but also exploring new genres and formats to cater to diverse viewer preferences. This push is driven by the recognition of the untapped potential in regional markets, where viewers are showing a strong preference for content in their native languages. Additionally, these platforms are leveraging the success of regional cinema and television to build a robust content ecosystem, aiming to compete with national and international streaming giants by offering culturally resonant and localized content.

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