• Wed, January 22, 2025

by: Forbes

How Leaders In Sports & Entertainment Can Drive Economic Progress

Sports and entertainment sectors can help stimulate local economies, create job opportunities, and facilitate access to capital for entrepreneurs and small businesses.

by: briefly

Former Miss SA Chidimma Adetshina and Tyla make influential the women list

"Tyla and Chidimma Adetshina make African influential women list. The South African Grammy winner and Nigerian beauty queen have been named in the list of 100 women in Africa deemed to be influential in 2024," writes Mphela.

by: Yahoo

The Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker in 2025

The Los Angeles fires had no impact on this, our latest annual list of the Best Places The post The Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker in 2025 appeared first on MovieMaker Magazine.

by: pinkvilla

Han So Hee to hold first-ever fanmeeting world tour in June 2025 across North America, Europe and Asia; Agency releases statement

Hna So Hee is set to go on a fanmeeting world tour for the first time ever since her debut. Read on for more details about the event.

by: Mumbrella

Are Media appoints new WHO editor

Are Media has installed Melissa Matheson as editor of celebrity gossip magazine WHO.Matheson joins Are Media with more then two decades' experience in content strategy, audience growth and journalism,

by: TheWrap

Megyn Kelly Sides With Justin Baldoni After BTS 'It Ends With Us' Footage With Blake Lively: 'I Actually Disbelieve Her Fully Now' | Video

Megyn Kelly sides with Justin Baldoni and finds it harder to believe Blake Lively after the latest BTS "It Ends With Us" footage.

by: CNN

Blake Lively's legal team asks judge for hearing following public remarks by Justin Baldoni's attorney

Blake Lively's lawyers are accusing Justin Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, of publicly making "misleading and selective" statements about Lively and her ongoing legal dispute with Baldoni, and are asking a court for a hearing "to address the appropriate conduct of counsel moving forward.

by: Tuko

TikToker Mbalamwezi Says He'd Choose His Wife Over Mother: "Mama Apendane Na Baba"

TikToker Mbalamwezi sparked debate after choosing his wife over his mother, stating his wife holds a special role in his life. Who should a man prioritise?

by: nowtolove

Celebrities who died in 2025: All the stars we've lost this year

by: MSN

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively's behind-the-scenes footage adds more fuel to controversy. Here's all you need to know

Behind-the-scenes footage of Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively in 'It Ends With Us' has ignited a legal dispute, with Lively alleging that Baldoni's behavior crossed professional boundaries. Released footage has further fueled the controversy.

by: MSN

'Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes' OTT: When and where to watch the movie online

The movie 'Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes' will stream on ETV Win from January 24, 2025. Starring Vennela Kishore as a private detective, it follows a murder case linked to significant historical events.

by: MSN

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Files $50 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Accuser Courtney Burgess and NewsNation

Combs alleged that Burgess, his lawyer and the TV network deliberately fabricated and amplified false claims about him for financial gain

by: MSN

Saif Ali Khan Attack: Sharmila Tagore and Karisma Kapoor visit Race actor at his home after discharge from hospital; WATCH

Saif Ali Khan was finally discharged from Lilavati Hospital days after he was hospitalized. The injured actor was rushed to the prestigious hospital after being attacked at his Mumbai residence. Soon after he returned home,

by: MSN

"Manufactured media stunts": Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni drama escalates with new leaked footage

The bitter legal drama with "It Ends With Us" co-stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively has taken a new turn. On Tuesday, Baldoni's attorney and his public relations team reportedly leaked to the Daily Mail behind-the-scenes footage of Baldoni and Lively shooting a scene together.

by: MSN

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Request Gag Order Against Justin Baldoni's Lawyer

B lake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are requesting a gag order against Justin Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman. In a letter written to judge Lewis J. Liman and obtained by E! News,

by: MSN

TikTok Banned, Unbanned, and the Internet Exploded

Credit: Unsplash How Memes and Chaos Defined a 14-Hour Saga The weekend was a whirlwind for TikTok users. On Sunday, the beloved video-sharing app was banned in the U.S., sparking outrage, confusion,

by: MSN

Christopher Nolan, Sydney Sweeney And A24 Are Starting A New Movie Trend, And I'm Totally Here For It

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

by: MSN

'Love Is Blind' stars Ashley and Tyler are ending their marriage. Here's how their relationship played out on TV and social media.

Ashley and Tyler got married on "Love Is Blind," and defended their relationship amid controversy. Now, Ashley has said they're splitting up.

by: MSN

Who glammed up Tiffany Trump for the inauguration weekend? Meet the Guatemalan behind her looks

According to "Primer Impacto," he also styled Eric Trump, and Marla Maples, Tiffany's mother and Donald Trump's ex-wife

by: MSN

Who are 2025 Oscars nominations presenters Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang?

Oscars nominations presenters Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang? - You may know the actor and comedian from 'Bottoms' or 'Saturday Night Live,' respectively

by: MSN

Blake Lively Accuses Justin Baldoni's Lawyer of Continuing a 'Campaign of Retaliation' Against Her in New Court Filing

The letter to Judge Lewis J. Liman also accuses Bryan Freedman of making statements containing "numerous new false statements about Ms. Lively and others"

by: MSN

Streaming service Plex gets more social with public profiles and reviews

Streaming service Plex has long since grown beyond its original focus of being a home for personal media to offer a more comprehensive solution for discovering, streaming, and sharing content across services,

by: MSN

Charlotte Hornets Partner With Gray Media To Simulcast Five Games OTA In The Carolinas

The team returns to over-the-air TV for the first time since the 2007-08 season. The post Charlotte Hornets Partner With Gray Media To Simulcast Five Games OTA In The Carolinas appeared first on TV News Check.

by: MSN

Blake Lively asks court to stop 'retaliatory media campaign' by Justin Baldoni's lawyer

Blake Lively's legal team is asking a court to stop Justin Baldoni's lawyer from engaging in a "harassing and retaliatory media campaign" against the actress and husband Ryan Reynolds, amid Lively and Baldoni's dueling lawsuits.

by: MSN

Lauren Sanchez poses in dramatic cape dress and pearl earrings at the Starlight Ball

Lauren Sanchez caused commotion at the presidential inauguration on Monday. The media personality attended the special occasion with her soon-to-be husband, Jeff Bezos, and made headlines for her all-white look.

by: MSN

Chrissy Teigen Strikes a Chord with Fans After Demanding Social Media Curfew 'Between 6 pm and 6 am'

by: MSN

How Prince Harry won his case against Murdoch's News Group and what it means for the media?

Prince Harry has won a landmark legal victory as News Group Newspapers, owner of The Sun, issued a historic apology and agreed to pay substantial damages for unlawful activities, including phone hacking and surveillance,

by: MSN

Netflix Is Increasing Subscription Prices. Here's How Much Your Plan Will Cost

Netflix is raising the monthly prices of its subscription plans again. Subscribers in the US, Canada, Argentina and Portugal will pay more to stream with or without ads, the media giant shared during its fourth-quarter earnings call on Tuesday.

by: MSN

Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds Seek Gag Order for Justin Baldoni's Lawyer

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are accusing Justin Baldoni's attorney Brian Freedman of "improper conduct" over his public statements regarding lawsuits and have requested a gag order.
  • Thu, January 23, 2025

by: Euronews

Japanese TV host and former pop star Masahiro Nakai retires after sexual assault report

Former star of J-pop band SMAP Masahiro Nakai resigned after several damning reports and suspicions that broadcasting giant Fuji TV covered up the assault case. The scandal is part of a wave of sexual assault cases hitting the Japanese entertainment industry.

by: Variety

'School Spirits' Sets Season 2 Premiere Date (TV News Roundup)

Paramount+ has set the premiere date for 'School Spirits' Season 2 on Thursday, Jan. 30, alongside a new trailer.

by: ZDNet

I changed these 5 TV settings to quickly (and easily) improve its picture quality

With a bit of patience and experimentation, you can tweak your TV's basic settings for crisper images and a better viewing experience.

by: Tuko

Zari Suggests Vera Sidika and Zuchu to Join Reality Show, Names Favourite Cast

Zari Hassan suggested Vera Sidika and Zuchu join Young Famous and African, called Kayleigh her favourite castmate, and addressed drama with Fantana and Diamond.

by: briefly

Former Miss SA Chidimma Adetshina and Tyla Make Influential the Influential Women List

Grammy-award-winning artist Tyla and 24-year-old Nigerian beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina have made the influential women list. The 22-year-old artist also recently made headlines when her album was certified gold in the US.

by: AOL

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Files $50 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Accuser, NewsNation and More

Sean "Diddy" Combs has filed a defamation lawsuit against one of his accusers, their attorney and NewsNation. According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Diddy, 55, filed the lawsuit in New York against Courtney Burgess and his attorney Ariel Mitchell on Wednesday,

by: Tuko

Kenyans Help Actor Dedan Juma Rebuild House after Fire Damage, Theft: "My Kids Have a Roof"

Talented Kenyan actor Dedan Juma, known for playing Zeze in the Showmax hit series Pepeta, announced that his house sustained fire damage and items stolen.

by: Tuko

Mulamwah's Lucrative Boda Boda Business in Kitale Earns Him KSh 480k Monthly

David Oyando, better known as Mulamwah, is a shrewd businessman and has invested his content creation earnings into the boda boda business in Kitale.

by: Tuko

Donald Trump Slams Bishop Who Asked Him to Have Mercy on LGBTQ Members, Demands Apology

Donald Trump criticised National Cathedral Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde for her remarks during the inaugural prayer service, calling her sermon nasty and uninspiring.

by: MSN

Chhaava Trailer Launch: Vicky Kaushal's Adorable Gesture For Injured Rashmika Mandanna Will Melt Your Heart

At the trailer launch of today, one of the most awaited films of 2025, Chhaava, Rashmika Mandanna was seen arriving with an injured leg but Vicky's adorable gesture towards his co-star sent fans into a frenzy.

by: MSN

'Big Brother Mzansi': Mshini and Ashley Ogle reconcile after fight, fans question their motives

Big Brother Mzansi' stars Ashley Ogle and Siphesihle "Mshini" Lekwadu have reconciled after their heated argument. Fans think their reconciliation was fake.

by: MSN

Ayushmann Khurrana named brand ambassador for FICCI frames, representing India's media, entertainment

FICCI Frames, India's premier global media and entertainment convention, is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary this year, with Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana being announced as its brand ambassador.

by: MSN

'Wicked,' 'Shrinking,' 'Arcane' among GLAAD Media Awards nominees

The nominees for the 36th annual GLAAD Media Awards are in. Wicked, Shrinking and Arcane are among the works nominated at this year's ceremony, which will be held March 27 in Los Angeles. GLAAD, an LGBTQ media advocacy organization,

by: MSN

TV Host and Ex-Pop Star Masahiro Nakai Retires Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

Fuji TV President Koichi Minato acknowledged the company had been aware of the problem six months before the magazine report and hadn't disclosed it.

by: MSN

(LEAD) NewJeans seeks new name, vows to 'never return' to Hybe and ADOR

K-pop girl group NewJeans is seen in this photo provided by ADOR. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) (LEAD) NewJeans-new name (LEAD) NewJeans seeks new name, vows to 'never return' to Hybe and ADOR (ATTN: UPDATES with statement from ADOR in paras 2,

by: MSN

Asif Ali's Rekhachithram Crosses 50 Cr Box Office Collections

The makers of Asif Ali's recently-released film Rekhachithram, took to their social media handles recently to announce that the critically-acclaimed film has hit the 50 Crore mark in Box Office collections so far as it continues its victorious run in theatres.

by: MSN

NewJeans seeks new name, vows to 'never return' to Hybe and ADOR

Popular girl group NewJeans, currently in a contract dispute with its K-pop label ADOR, announced Thursday the launch of a public contest to create a new group name, declaring it will "never return" to the agency.

by: MSN

Ellen Adarna happily shares new snaps of Elias Modesto with Baby Liana

Ellen Adarna, a well-known celebrity mom, was absolutely delighted to share some heartwarming snapshots of her cute son and daughter on social media.

by: MSN

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Files $50 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Accuser for Exposing Alleged Sex Tapes with Celebrities

Combs alleged that Courtney Burgess, his lawyer and NewsNation deliberately fabricated and amplified false claims about him for financial gain

How Leaders In Sports & Entertainment Can Drive Economic Progress

Sports and entertainment sectors can help stimulate local economies, create job opportunities, and facilitate access to capital for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
The article by Lenwood V. Long, Sr. for Forbes discusses how leaders in the sports and entertainment industries can significantly contribute to economic progress. It highlights the potential of these sectors to drive economic growth through job creation, tourism, and infrastructure development. The piece emphasizes the importance of strategic investments in sports facilities and entertainment venues which not only enhance local economies but also foster community engagement and cultural enrichment. Additionally, Long points out the role of these industries in promoting inclusivity and diversity, which can lead to broader economic benefits by attracting a wider audience and workforce. The article also touches on the need for sustainable practices within these industries to ensure long-term economic and environmental health. Overall, it advocates for a collaborative approach between public and private sectors to maximize the economic impact of sports and entertainment.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/lenwoodvlongsr/2025/01/22/how-leaders-in-sports--entertainment-can-drive-economic-progress/