Sat, February 8, 2025

by: IGN

Daily Deals: Super Mario Party Jamboree, Nvidia Shield, Apple AirPods 4, and More

Amazon has the Apple AirPods 4 on sale for $99.99 today. These earbuds feature Spatial Audio, up to five hours of listening time per charge, and so much more. Apple AirPods 5 likely won't be out for a good bit,

by: Mediaite

Chelsea Handler Compares Melania Trump To A Prostitute At Critics Choice Awards

Comedian Chelsea Handler took a swipe at First Lady Melania Trump on Friday at the Critics Choice Awards, suggesting Mrs. Trump is a "sex worker."

by: manilatimes

Gaia Announces Closing of Underwritten Offering of $8.0 Million of Common Stock

BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaia, Inc. (NASDAQ: GAIA) ("Gaia" or the "Company"), a conscious media and community company, announced today the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 1,600,000 shares of its Class A common stock at a price to the public of $5.00 per share.

by: LADbible

Hawk Tuah girl opens up about her boyfriend's reaction after losing money in her crypto crash

The meaning is in the name, it's when a coin is 'pumped up' in value by a celebrity or something else driving it, and then sold so that the creators can make profit. '$HAWK token' lost its buyers millions, and as the face of it, 'Hawk Tuah Girl' Haliey Welch was cancelled on social media.

by: Forbes

The Rise Of News Influencers: How They're Reshaping Traditional Media

News influencers are reshaping media by providing real-time updates, building trust, and engaging younger audiences, challenging traditional news outlets.

by: TechRadar

Super Bowl on Roku: how to watch Eagles vs Chiefs for free - a quick guide for NFL fans

Couch-surfers can even watch the Super Bowl for free on Roku! Throw in options like CBS, Fox, NFL+, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV, you won't miss a touchdown when the Kansas City Chiefs collide with the Philly Eagles in New Orleans this Sunday, February 9.

by: AOL

Trump to make himself chair of the Kennedy Center, says he'll dismiss board members

President Donald Trump announced his intention to appoint himself chair of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The org says it has 'received no official communications' about Trump's plan.

by: Yahoo

2025 CMT Awards canceled ahead of Paramount merger. Here's why, what to know

This year's CMT Awards have been put on pause in the midst of parent company Paramount's upcoming merge with David Ellison's Skydance Media.

by: Tuko

Chebet Ronoh Shares Video of Alleged Best Friend Assaulting Her: "Faced Betrayal"

Kenya's biggest influencers, Chebet Ronoh shared a video of one of her alleged friends assaulting her. The content creator said the video was from 2024.

by: Yahoo

36 Breaking Points On Dates That Made People Say, "Get Me The Heck Out Of Here Right Now!"

"We went mini golfing where they had an ice cream shop attached. He emptied his milkshake cup and peed in it while sitting at a picnic table. The ice cream shop had public bathrooms."

by: MensXP

'Behosh Ho Kar Marne?' Bharti Singh Reveals Why She is Not Visiting Mahakumbh; Watch

The official Instagram account of Parmarth Niketan Ashram shared pics of Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa and wrote, "Wonderful to welcome dear and renowned Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao @rajkummar_rao and his wife and actress Patralekhaa @patralekhaa,

by: MSN

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Trosky Tower Compared to Real Life Version

Deliverance 2 shares images comparing the game's version of Trosky Tower with its real-world counterpart.

by: Indiatimes

The Chhaava controversy: A battle between creative liberty and historical accuracy, experts weigh in - Exclusive

Director Laxman Utekar's much-anticipated historical drama Chhaava, based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, starring Vicky Kaushal and Rash

by: MSN

Unsocial media move: Kanye West unfollows Taylor Swift, backs Sean Diddy, Donald Trump

Kanye West urged Donald Trump to pardon Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who faces serious charges. West's social media activity, including unfollowing Taylor Swift and aligning with Elon Musk, has reignited debates on celebrity influence.

by: Tuko

Diamond, Zuchu Steal Show at Juma Jux's Lavish Wedding with Stylish Outfits: "Perfect Match"

Vanessa Mdee's ex-boyfriend, Juma Jux, married his Nigerian lover Priscilla Ajoke in a flashy traditional wedding. Singers Diamond and Zuchu attended the wedding.

by: MSN

Cape Town's Megan Edwards: a multifaceted media maven to host Raging Bull Awards 2025

Megan Edwards has transformed her career from the corporate world to becoming a prominent figure in media and entertainment, inspiring many with her journey.

by: MSN

Naga Chaitanya reveals how Sobhita Dhulipala is giving him all the positive vibes he needs amidst the release of 'Thandel'

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala are winning hearts with their funny social media exchange over the past two days. The Made In Heaven actress shared her relief about Chay shaving his long beard after the release of 'Thandel' today (February 7).

by: MSN

Grammy Awards Red Carpet Winners: Chappell Roan, Taylor Swift and Jaden Smith Take the Top Spots

Roan and fellow Grammy winner Charli XCX caused a spike in interest for Jean Paul Gaultier, whose label dressed the two stars.

by: pinkvilla

Latest OTT Releases This Week: 24 new web series and movies to watch on Netflix, Amazon...

This week's latest OTT releases promise an exciting mix of suspense and drama, delivering gripping storylines, emotional depth, unexpected twists that will keep audiences hooked till the very end.
Fri, February 7, 2025

by: NDTV

Naga Chaitanya On His Divorce From Samantha Ruth Prabhu: "Why Am I Treated Like A Criminal?"

Naga Chaitanya has spoken about his divorce from Samantha Ruth Prabhu and described it as a "mutual decision". He mentioned that while both have moved forward in their lives, they continue to hold great respect for each other. Having come from a "broken family", the actor mentioned that he thinks carefully before making such decisions.

by: NDTV

Naga Chaitanya On Wife Sobhita Dhulipala Being "Blamed" For His Divorce From Samantha Ruth Prabhu: "She Is Not Connected To My Past In Any Way"

"I feel very bad for her but at the same time, I have to thank her very much. She's very understanding and patient," Naga Chaitanya said

by: Firstpost

EXCLUSIVE | Netflix's 'Dhoom Dhaam' actress Yami Gautam: 'There was a time when actresses used to hide their marriages and kids but now...'

In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, Yami and Pratik spoke about the world they have participated in in this caper, working with each other, being handcuffed through most of the film, and lots more.

by: Reuters

PIF among partners backing $5 billion basketball league spanning Asia and Europe

A group of investors are looking to create a basketball league that will span Asia and Europe to one day rival the NBA, with Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund as a strategic partner and Swiss bank UBS as an adviser.

by: turnto10

Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson wears massive ring at NFL event

Bill Belichick and his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, turned heads during the 2025 NFL Honors, as they both wore flashy rings.

by: Forbes

150 Content Creators Will Transform The Super Bowl Coverage This Weekend

The financial commitment to this strategy is substantial. Some brands are signing six-figure deals with individual creators for Super Bowl coverage. Overall brand spending on influencer activations has increased 25-35% compared to last year, with funds being diverted from traditional TV advertising.

by: AARP

AARP Pushes Congress to Keep AM Radio in Cars

Many older Americans still rely on AM radio for their news, entertainment and community engagement. Increasingly though, automakers are dropping AM radios as standard features in some of their vehicles, mainly new electric models.

by: pinkvilla

Thandel review and box office LIVE UPDATES: Naga Chaitanya, Sai Pallavi's chemistry and climax tops

Naga Chaitanya's much-anticipated film Thandel has finally hit the theaters today. Here's everything you must check out about the Chandoo Mondeti directorial.

by: Yahoo

Ye Claims Bianca Censori's 2025 Grammys Outfit Was "Her Decision," But She Needed His "Approval"

Ye's followers woke up to another rant from the artist formerly known as Kanye West. This time, he addressed his infamous antisemetic rant, defended Sean "Diddy" Combs, and declared Bianca Censori's 2025 Grammys outfit was "her decision."

by: Newsweek

New Book Tackles the Myth of Declining Morality and How to Handle Conflict

Many people feel morality is in decline and that their political opposition is more evil than ever. Kurt Gray's "Outraged" explains the roots of our discontent.

by: Couriermail

Blake Lively and Meghan Markle united by a sad fact

COMMENTSalem, Massachusetts is a long way from the honeyed climes of Montecito and a world away from the lights lime or otherwise, but I'm not sure much has changed in the last 333 years.

by: Metro

Kanye West tweets disgusting antisemitic slurs in social media rant but 'refuses to apologise'

Sean ' Diddy ' Combs' and Kanye West have revealed a new collaboration. The 55-year-old music producer, who is currently in prison awaiting trial on numerous charges relating to several alleged sex crimes, and the 47-year-old rapper have both posted about working together on a clothing line with three new shirts.

by: Forbes

Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni Feud And Hollywood's #MeToo Movement

The Lively/Baldoni feud unearthed important and novel issues underlying the #MeToo movement and are expected to have significant impact on Hollywood and beyond.

by: pinkvilla

Sankranthiki Vasthunam 3 Weeks India Box Office Update: Venkatesh's BIG BLOCKBUSTER movie grosses Rs 205 crore in 24 days

Venkatesh's Sankranthiki Vasthunam grossed a massive Rs 205 crore in 24 days of its theatrical run. The movie is currently in its final legs at the box office.

by: CNET

Thinking of Buying the Galaxy S25? How It Compares to Older Samsung Phones

The S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra feature modest upgrades, but are they enough to justify a big purchase? Here's how the phones stack up against each other, as well as previous Galaxy devices.

by: Impacts

5 Best Crypto to Explode in 2025: Why Qubetics and Other Leading Coins Are Set to Make Big Moves

Cryptocurrencies are constantly evolving. With each passing year, there's always a new batch of digital assets making waves in the market. But what about the coins that could seriously explode in 2025?

by: NewscastStudio

DataCore expands its Perifery media and entertainment division with strategic acquisition of Pixitmedia

Perifery was formed by DataCore as a vertical M&E-focused business to provide solutions that revolutionize the storage, discovery, and monetization of assets. Perifery's product suite facilitates media workflows with AI-driven analytics,

by: NewscastStudio

Industry Insights: The state of AI in broadcasting and production

Artificial intelligence continues to reshape broadcast technology, moving beyond theoretical applications to practical implementations across ... Read More

by: Newsweek

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' Family Breaks Silence in TV Interview

Stephen "tWitch" Boss' family is speaking out in an interview for the first time since his tragic death.

by: MSN

What to watch with your kids: 'Heart Eyes,' 'Lu & the Bally Bunch' and more

Common Sense Media also reviews "Companion" and "The Colors Within."

by: MSN

Top Kuwait Influencers to Follow on Snapchat

Snapchat is one of the most popular social media platforms in Kuwait, with a reported penetration of over 54% in 2022, according to Statista. Snapchat users use the app to create content and get an insight into their favorite influencers' activities and lives.

by: Newsweek

How Taylor Swift's Latest Viral Moment Won Over the Internet

"Taylor truly shows what it means to be a girl's girl at these events, and beyond that, an artist's artist," reporter Jess Lucero told Newsweek.

by: MSN

TikTok to die? Xi Jinping flexes muscles, takes a hard-line approach, and wants popular social media platform's U.S. operations to die rather than approving a sale

Xi Jinping might let TikTok's US operations die rather than approve its sale as China holds out for a "grand deal" with the Trump administration that includes larger concessions on trade and tech policy.

by: Crime

Couple both get job on cruise ship after loving sea life on honeymoon

Daniel and Thomas decided to combine their love of cruises with their gift of performing and entertaining as they now live and work onboard a cruise ship seven days a week

by: pinkvilla

Kannada actor Daali Dhananjaya invites Pushpa co-stars Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna to his marriage; see PICS

Kannada actor Daali Dhananjaya has extended an invitation to his wedding to his Pushpa co-stars Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, as well as director Sukumar.

by: Tuko

The Pluto Vows Never to Expose His Relationship on Social Media: "Over My Dead Body"

Thee Pluto says he has learnt from his previous relationship with Felicity Shiru and if he was lucky to fall in love again, he would ensure that he keeps it private.

by: MSN

'Star Trek' Franchise Has Generated $2.6 Billion Across Streaming Platforms

Monetary success on streaming platforms, like Netflix, Prime, and Hulu, is not guaranteed, so the high numbers the Star Trek franchise has been able to amass over the last four years is impressive to say the least.

by: Cosmopolitan

Aliyah's Interlude Is Not Trying to Influence You

At 21 years old, the musician and champion for individuality has figured out her niche. Her next mission is to help you figure out yours.

by: ITV

LIV GOLF STRIKES DEAL WITH ITV TO BRING FREE-TO-AIR GOLF BACK TO UK TELEVISION

LIV Golf is bringing elite golf back to free-to-air television in the United Kingdom after striking a broadcast partnership with ITV for the 2025 season. Starting with round two of the season-opening LIV Golf Riyadh presented by Ma'aden,

PIF among partners backing $5 billion basketball league spanning Asia and Europe

A group of investors are looking to create a basketball league that will span Asia and Europe to one day rival the NBA, with Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund as a strategic partner and Swiss bank UBS as an adviser.

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia is among the investors backing a new basketball league set to launch in January 2026, with a valuation of $5 billion. This league, named "The Basketball League" (TBL), aims to span across the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia, featuring 12 teams in its inaugural season. The initiative is led by former NBA player and current entrepreneur, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, alongside other notable figures from the sports and entertainment industries. The league promises to offer a new platform for basketball talent, focusing on innovation in sports entertainment, fan engagement, and global expansion. The investment from PIF underscores Saudi Arabia's growing interest in sports as part of its Vision 2030 to diversify its economy and enhance its global image.

Read the Full Reuters Article at:
https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/basketball-pif-among-partners-backing-new-5-billion-basketball-league-spanning-2025-02-07/