• Thu, January 30, 2025

by: T3

UK Netflix and Prime Video subscribers might soon have to pay more to stream content

There could be a change coming that will hit those in the UK who stream content from services like Netflix or Prime Video. The change circulates around the UK's licence fee and how it's applied - and a proposal that's in consideration.

by: Tuko

Karen Nyamu Surprises BFF Bakhita after Giving Birth at Posh Hospital, Gifts Her Flowers

Karen Nyamu's best friend Bakhita Esther gave birth. The politician's BFF gave birth in a posh hospital. Nyamu was in the company of her daughter, Tatiana.

by: Forbes

WWE Royal Rumble 2025: Logan Paul And 5 Men's Darkhorses

WWE Royal Rumble 2025 features top names like John Cena and Roman Reigns, but Logan Paul is one of many Darkhorses who could pull off the upset.

by: LADbible

Everything we know about GTA VI following release date 'leaks'

GTA V was released on 17 September 2013, and fans hope that the next instalment will come at around the same time. However, a retailer in Uruguay, the X Uruguay store, might have accidentally posted the release date online. According to that, we can expect the game on 17 September, 2025, 12 years on from GTA V.

by: Variety

Kelly Mullen Joins Pantheon Media Group as Head of Brands (EXCLUSIVE)

Pantheon Media Group, the studio formerly known as Asylum Entertainment Group, has tapped producer and marketing vet Kelly Mullen to serve as its head of brands. Mullen will report to Pantheon Media Group chairman Steve Michaels, who announced the news on Thursday.

by: Couriermail

Peter Overton expected back on air after health scare

OPINIONNine Sydney newsreader Peter Overton is expected to return to air at the weekend, three weeks after his wife went public with his latest medical plight.

by: People

Patti Smith Says She's 'Absolutely Fine' After Collapsing Onstage in Brazil amid 'Post-Migraine Dizziness'

Patti Smith collapsed onstage while performing in Brazil on Wednesday, Jan. 29. She later told fans she was "absolutely fine."

by: Reuters

Trump tariffs: Companies race to ship goods to the US

In recent months, plenty of business executives have said they were taking a wait-and-see approach to U.S. President Donald Trump's broad threats of tariffs. Early holiday-quarter earnings reports show many of them were not.

by: MassLive

Nine Inch Nails 2025 Tour: How to buy tickets to Boston show

Nine Inch Nails have announced their first tour in three years and they'll make a stop in Boston, MA this summer.

by: Firstpost

From IIT Baba to Mona Lisa, meet the viral sensations of Mahakumbh Mela 2025

Abhay Singh aka IIT Baba, suddenly disappeared from the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 and has broken his silence on his sudden disappearance in an interview

by: Newsweek

Teen Mom's Catelynn Baltierra Wishes She Picked Different Adoptive Parents for Carly

Fifteen years after placing biological daughter Carly for adoption — and amid a years-long feud with Carly's adoptive parents — Teen Mom star Catelynn Baltierra wishes she did multiple things differently when choosing a couple to be Carly's mom and dad.

by: MSN

Maha Kumbh's viral girl Monalisa is now making her Bollywood debut. Here's what we know

Monalisa Bhosle, a 16-year-old from Madhya Pradesh who gained fame at the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, has signed on to star in the film The Diary of Manipur. The film, directed by Sanoj Mishra, is set to begin production in February.

by: MSN

What Taylor Swift fans are blaming Travis Kelce for

Swifties are at odds about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship. The couple began dating in the summer of 2023 and debuted their romance that September when the pop star was seen cheering Kelce on from his suite at Arrowhead Stadium.

by: Newsweek

Why Fans Are Trolling Tonya Harding

In January 1994, a day before the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Kerrigan's right leg was struck by a baton. The assailant, Shane Stant, was hired by Harding's ex-husband, Jeff Gillooly, and her bodyguard, Shawn Eckardt, to break her right knee. Harding and Kerrigan were set to compete against each other.

by: MSN

Social media sensation Monalisa all set to make silver screen debut

BHOPAL: Monalisa, the 16-year-old girl selling garlands and religious beads at the Maha Kumbh, who became a social media's sensation owing to her deep hazel eyes, is set to make her silver screen debut.

by: MSN

I Just Heard The Mean Girls Theory About Janis Ian And The Lesbian Vs Lebanese Mix-Up, And I Have Some Thoughts

The Mean Girls world continues to remain quite the topic of conversation, with Lindsay Lohan referencing MG and Conclave getting equated to religious Plastics. However, there's a question about Janis Ian and that Lesbian vs Lebanese line being discussed that is surprising to me.

by: MSN

Tennessee Grad Student Settles $250K Lawsuit After Almost Getting Expelled for Sharing 'Crude' Lyrics on Social Media

Kimberly Diei posted Beyoncé and Cardi B lyrics on her personal social media page while attending the University of Tennessee Health Science Center

by: MSN

Saif Ali Khan's stabbing incident to Emergency's ban: The biggest Bollywood controversies that shook the industry in January 2025

January 2025 brought major controversies to Bollywood, including a violent attack on Saif Ali Khan, Anurag Kashyap's exit from the industry, and fresh debates over the re-release of 'Padmaavat.' Urvashi Rautela faced backlash for an insensitive post,

by: MSN

"Don't want to feel extra burden": Jaideep Ahlawat on why he prefers to keep his personal life "private"

Actor Jaideep Ahlawat known for his powerful performances in films like 'Raazi' and the hit series 'Paatal Lok', recently opened up in an interview about his approach to privacy, the pressures of social media,

by: MSN

Pop icon, singer, muse, racconteuse: Marianne Faithfull dies at 78

Her admirers included Beck, Billy Corgan, Nick Cave and PJ Harvey, although her history would always be closely tied to the Rolling Stones and to the years she dated Mick Jagger, epitomising 'Swinging London'.

by: MSN

What I Saw at the Streaming Revolution

When we launched this column and newsletter, I wrote that our goal was to keep tabs on the "rapidly evolving business of making and distributing video content as streaming replaces old-fashioned linear television.

by: MSN

Massive jump in WAVES challenge registration

Within three months, the number of registrations for different challenges under the first World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) has increased from 5,000 to 75,000, officials said. The information and broadcasting ministry,

by: MSN

Dave Portnoy Announces Barstool Sports Employee Has Died Suddenly

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy had heartbreaking news to share this Thursday. One of his employees has passed away at the young age of 28. Portnoy, 47, has employed a handful of marquee names over the years.

by: MSN

Who Was Iga Obrycka And What Happened To Barstool's Nashville General Manager

Dave Portnoy, the creator of Barstool Sports, recently shared that one of his workers died at the early age of 28. The 47-year-old Portnoy has used a few well-known identities throughout the years. He then reported on social media that Iga Obrycka,

by: MSN

"A powerhouse team" - The Challenge: All Stars Rivals fans react to Nany and Turbo's pairing

Nany González and Turabi "Turbo" Camkiran's unexpected coupling on The Challenge: All Stars Rivals is already making waves, and fans already flooded social media with their opinions.

by: MSN

Zaara Yasmin reacts to link-up reports with Yuzvendra Chahal amidst divorce rumours with Dhanashree Verma

Dhanashree Verma and Yuzvendra Chahal recently made headlines due to swirling rumours about their divorce. Reports emerged when Yuzi allegedly deleted all photos of his wife from his social media, and the two seemingly unfollowed each other,

by: MSN

Mzansi hun crushes on doctor and seeks help to find future hubby, video leaves SA amused

A South African woman took to social media to showcase her crush, a doctor at Klerksdorp Hospital. The TikTok video went viral, leaving many people amused."

by: MSN

Justin and Hailey Bieber's relationship timeline

Justin and Hailey Bieber's relationship timeline - As the Hollywood power couple tackle even more divorce rumours, Alexandra Neagen takes a deep dive into the pair's tumultuous relationship

by: MSN

Peacock Narrows Q4 Loss to $372 Million, 'Wicked' Boosts Comcast's Studios Profit by 85%

Comcast beat Wall Street expectations for its fourth quarter of 2024 as Peacock continued to narrow its losses and "Wicked" helped the studios business defy gravity with an 85% increase in profit to $569 million.

by: MSN

CAPE and TAAF Launch Rising Filmmakers Finishing Fund for Asian and Pacific Islander Directors

It will provide two Asian American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander filmmakers with post-production grants of $50,000 each for their second to fifth feature films.

by: MSN

Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds Aim To Have Justin Baldoni's $400M Defamation Suit Tossed Out

With the first actual hearing in the multi-million dollar lawsuits between It Ends With Us co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni coming up early next week, the Gossip Girl alum and spouse Ryan Reynolds have finally said the quiet part out loud.

by: MSN

Rogers May Sell Part of MLSE as Analyst Questions Deal

Canadian telecom and media giant Rogers Communications expects to sell equity in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, the owner of nine sports teams, including the Toronto Maple Leafs, hockey's most valuable franchise.

by: MSN

Jennifer Love Hewitt Says TV Hosts Sexualized Her at 16 Years Old: 'Grown Men Talking About My Breasts Openly on a Talk Show' and Everyone's 'Laughing'

Jennifer Love Hewitt was the latest guest on Mayim Bialik's "Breakdown" podcast (via US Weekly) and recalled how it wasn't until she was in her thirties that she registered just how much the media sexualized her as a teenager.

by: MSN

DC plane crash: Who was Spencer Lane? 16-year-old RI skater was 'so talented'

Spencer Lane, a 16-year-old figure skater from Barrington, Rhode Island, was among the victims of a plane crash near Ronald Reagan National Airport outside of Washington, D.C. Wednesday night. He was traveling with his mother,

by: MSN

Netflix Reveals 2025 Film Release Plans: 'Knives Out 3,' 'Frankenstein,' Affleck-Damon's 'RIP' and More

The Old Guard 2' and two Adam Sandler features were among the projects getting updates from executive Bela Bajaria at the Next on Netflix media event.

by: MSN

WWE and Netflix join forces on a new video game that will be 'intense' and 'extreme'

CM Punk explains why you shouldn't rush to judgment about the quality of the game based off the fact that it's on mobile.

by: MSN

"It's unfair" - The Challenge: All Stars Rivals fans react to pairing system this season

All Stars Rivals was released on MTV on Jan 29, 2025, and the fans have already flooded social media with their opinions and views.

by: MSN

Marianne Faithfull, singer, actress and Rolling Stones muse, dies at 78

The 1960s icon passed in London surrounded by family, according to a statement from her record promotion group.

by: MSN

Joy-Anna Duggar strategically shares 'life lately'

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by: MSN

Hera Pheri 3 officially confirmed: Priyadarshan, Akshay Kumar announce upcoming sequel. Are Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty returning?

Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar are reuniting for the highly anticipated Hera Pheri 3. The news came as a surprise when Priyadarshan hinted at the project on his birthday, January 30, 2025. In a heartwarming exchange on social media,

by: MSN

WWE's Asuka Posts Cryptic Tweets On Personal Privacy, Creepy Fans

Asuka posted a series of tweets on Wednesday, suggesting she's been dealing with some dangerous and creepy fans making romantic advances.

by: MSN

'Sister Wives' Star Christine Brown Is Set to Release a "Groundbreaking" Tell-All Book

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by: MSN

Vietnam's e-commerce explodes in 2024

Vietnam's e-commerce achieved new records in 2024, driven by the growing habit of online shopping, which boosted livestreaming and attracted new players to the industry.

by: MSN

Oscar nominee clarifies comments about fellow contender's team 'tearing her down'

Karla Sofia Gascón, the star of Emilia Perez, has clarified her comments after accusing the social media team behind fellow Oscar contender I'm Still Here of undermining her. Last week, Emilia Perez set a record for the most Oscar nominations for an international film and saw Gascón become the first openly trans actor to be recognised in an acting category by the Academy.

by: MSN

Comcast Stock Is Plunging. Here's What's Overshadowing the Earnings Beat.

The cable and entertainment company reported a strong fourth quarter, but investors seemed focused on a drop in broadband customers.

by: MSN

Rogers navigating federal immigration policies, tariff threat as profits rise

The chief executive of Rogers Communications Inc. says the company plans to "remain disciplined" this year amid a competitive telecom market, but could face challenges from Canada's reduced immigration targets and the tariff threat from the U.

by: MSN

Anticipation grows for Unforgotten series 6: What to expect from the cold case crime drama

Find out what crime Sunny and Jessie are exploring next

by: MSN

Warhammer 40K fan animation gets an official sequel from Games Workshop

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UK Netflix and Prime Video subscribers might soon have to pay more to stream content

There could be a change coming that will hit those in the UK who stream content from services like Netflix or Prime Video. The change circulates around the UK's licence fee and how it's applied - and a proposal that's in consideration.

The article from T3 discusses potential price increases for UK subscribers of Netflix and Prime Video. It highlights that these streaming services might introduce higher fees for ad-free streaming, following a trend where platforms like Disney+ and Hulu have already implemented similar pricing strategies. The article mentions that Netflix has tested different pricing models in other markets, including charging more for additional users on an account. Prime Video, on the other hand, has introduced ads to its service, with an option for users to pay extra for an ad-free experience. This shift is attributed to the need for these companies to find new revenue streams as competition in the streaming market intensifies and content production costs rise. The article also speculates on how these changes could affect consumer behavior and the overall streaming landscape in the UK.

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https://www.t3.com/entertainment/streaming/uk-netflix-and-prime-video-subscribers-might-soon-have-to-pay-more-to-stream-content