• Sat, February 15, 2025

by: Reuters

Gaza militant groups name three hostages to be released on Saturday

Palestinian militant groups in Gaza said they would release hostages Iair Horn, U.S.-Israeli Sagui Dekel-Chen and Russian-Israeli Alexandre Sasha Troufanov on Saturday, in accordance with the terms of the ceasefire with Israel.

by: ABC

Civil case accusing Jay-Z, Diddy of raping 13-year-old girl voluntarily dismissed

Z" Carter of sexually assaulting a then-13-year-old girl was dismissed Friday, according to a new court filing.

by: FilmiBeat

JioHotstar's Infinite Entertainment Has Ranveer Singh Buzzing with Excitement!

When it comes to boundless energy, infectious enthusiasm, and an unshakable passion for entertainment, few can match Ranveer Singh. The Bollywood superstar recently took to social media to express his excitement for JioHotstar,

by: onmanorama

Mammootty's 'Bramayugam' used as study material in UK film school, social media erupts with joy

Malayalam cinema enthusiasts have widely embraced the video, seeing it as proof that the industry is now producing world-class films..Bramayugam, Mammootty, Bramayugam UK school, bramayugam movie, mammootty movies,

by: Mint

Apoorva Mukhija gets death threats amid India's Got Latent and Ranveer Allahbadia controversy

Influencer Apoorva Mukhija the rebel kid is allegedly receiving threats following Ranveer Allahbadia's remarks on 'India's Got Latent'. Her friend voiced concerns over safety for women, while Mumbai Police investigates the case and attempt to contact Allahbadia over his comments.

by: Yahoo

The Young and the Restless spoilers: Victor resumes plot against Jack, so will his next phase involve using Claire?

The Young and the Restless Victor wants to resume his plot against Jack. Will he use Claire in his next phase, hoping to also destroy her romance with Kyle?

by: Variety

From 'The Substance' to 'Titane' Genre Films Grab Solid Ground at Top Festivals and at the Box Office

Genre hits like 'The Substance' and 'Titane' see success at top festivals and at the box office, opening doors for more.

by: Tuko

Karangu Muraya Celebrates His 2 Wives with Flowers, Sweet Message on Valentine's Day

Karangu Muraya is the latest celebrity to join the polygamy club. The popular philanthropist is madly in love with his two wives Triza and Carol Kim.

by: LBC

Laura Whitmore shares heartbreaking final messages from Caroline Flack five years on from star's death

Former Love Island host Laura Whitmore has shared the last text messages between her and Caroline Flack on the five-year anniversary of her death.

by: AOL

Justin Baldoni's Lawyer Reacts to Claim Director Was 'Fired' by WME Out of Blake Lively Loyalty

Justin Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, has responded to Ari Emanuel's alleged reasons for dropping the actor-director as a client. "Mr. Ari Emanuel is notably one of the best agents, and clearly the most loyal,

by: Covers

Best Daytona 500 Props for 2025: Roll With Reddick to Be Toyota's Top Dog

Tyler Reddick looks poised for his best Daytona 500 finish yet, and he's listed at a healthy price just to be the top Toyota this weekend. He tops Christian Holmes' trio of NASCAR betting picks for "The Great American Race.

by: Forbes

When The Truth No Longer Matters: How Social Media's Engagement Obsession Is Killing Democracy

Sensationalism, controversy, and misinformation outperform factual reporting, eroding trust in journalism and deepening societal divisions. Three journalists weigh in.

by: ZDNet

The best Mini LED TV I've tested isn't from LG or TCL, and it's $800 off right now

Presidents' Day weekend savings slash the price of Hisense's flagship Mini LED TV, the U8N down by up to $800 on select sizes.

by: Indiatimes

Zerodha Founder Nikhil Kamath and Rhea Chakraborty: All You Need To Know

Discover the intriguing romance between Zerodha founder Nikhil Kamath and Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty, filled with viral moments and social media speculation.

by: Forbes

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by: MSN

Top 5 Richest WWE Couples in 2025: Triple H and Stephanie McMahon and More

WWE's top power couples have turned their wrestling fame into significant financial empires. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon lead the pack with a net worth of $500 million. Others like The Undertaker and Michelle McCool,

by: MSN

Trump's Cultural Power Grab: Why His Kennedy Center Takeover Matters

The battle for America's future won't just be won or lost at the ballot box, but on screens, at concert venues, and at cultural institutions

by: MSN

Druski, Kai Cenat And Shaboozey Play In The 2025 All-Star Celebrity Game

Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was a hit. This year's festivities had social media rocking after Druski, Kai Cenat, Shaboozey, Baron Davis and many others showed up and showed out at the Feb. 14 event,

by: MSN

'The View' Host Says Kanye West's Mental Health Isn't An Excuse For Antisemitism

Mental health conditions don't cause most people to say "bigoted, racist, antisemitic things," Alyssa Farah Griffin said.

by: MSN

Russell Brand Shutters Charity Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

British actor, comedian, and online media guru Russell Brand, 49, closed his charity, the Stay Free Foundation, following the resurfacing of several sexual assault allegations. The UK's Charity Commission was informed in Sept.

by: MSN

Caitlin Clark Sends One-Word Message to Tyrese Haliburton's Girlfriend

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are currently working through the WNBA offseason after the star's rookie year. During her first season in Indiana, Clark quickly established herself as one of the biggest stars in the WNBA while becoming a household name in the city.

by: MSN

Russell Brand Shuts Down Mental Health And Addiction Charity Following Sexual Assault Allegations

Russell Brand has shut down his addiction and mental health charity, UK media revealed yesterday. The Sun newspaper reports that the national Charity Commission was told back in September 2024 that the comedian turned online guru's Stay Free Foundation "no longer operates,

by: MSN

How To Watch NBA All-Star Saturday Night: Start Time, TV Channel for Slam Dunk Contest, 3-Point Contest, Skills Challenge

For a lot of sports fans, the NBA season truly kicks off with All-Star weekend. With the football season over and the NBA regular season kicking off into second gear, it's the perfect time for fans to tune into basketball.

by: MSN

Masked Singer's Wolf has 'cover blown' by fans before ITV final as star breaks silence

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by: MSN

WWE SmackDown 2/14/2025: 3 Things We Hated And 3 Things We Loved

On a night that saw Charlotte Flair make a big decision, here are three things we hated and three things we loved about the 2/14/25 episode of "WWE SmackDown."

by: MSN

Sheryl Crow says goodbye to her Tesla and donates to NPR: 'You have to decide who you are willing to align with'

Sheryl Crow waved goodbye to her black Tesla in a video shared to Instagram on Friday. She also said she donated to NPR.

by: MSN

How Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, More Stars Celebrated Valentine's Day 2025

Love was in the air on Valentine's Day 2025 - and celeb couples weren't shy about sharing their sweet moments with Us via social media. New mom Lily Collins cozied up to her husband, Charlie McDowell,

by: MSN

'Bigorexia' Is On The Rise. Here's What Parents Should Know.

Parents today are generally aware of mental health conditions that relate to body image, including common disorders like anorexia. But experts warn a lesser-known issue is on the rise, particularly among boys: muscle dysmorphia,

by: MSN

Ariana Grande Makeup Fails We'll Never Get Over

From incorrect foundation shades to barely-there brows, pop star and actor Ariana Grande has stepped out in certain makeup looks that leave much to be desired.

by: MSN

How to Watch Denys Berinchyk vs. Keyshawn Davis: Live Stream Boxing Free, TV channel, odds

Denys Berinchyk and Keyshawn Davis will face off in this much-anticipated boxing lightweight title fight at Madison Square Garden on Friday, February 14th. WATCH: Denys Berinchyk vs. Keyshawn Davis Live | Stream free on Fubo Berinchyk is the current champion,

by: MSN

Resurfaced Blake Lively clip shows how much 'power and control' she has on set

Blake Lively has been accused of taking over It Ends With Us, and a resurfaced interview clip of the actress discussing her power on film sets has gone viral amid her legal battle with director Justin

by: MSN

Justin Bieber Sparks Buzz With Flirty Comment On Keke Palmer's Post Amid Hailey Split Rumors

Justin Bieber is once again making headlines after leaving a flirty comment on Keke Palmer's latest Instagram post.

by: MSN

Who is Ashley St Clair? Meet right-wing influencer claiming to be mother of Elon Musk's 13th child

by: MSN

Bigg Boss 18 winner Karan Veer Mehra and Chum Darang ring in Valentine's Day together; shares photos

Bigg Boss 18 winner Karan Veer Mehra and actress Chum Darang celebrated Valentine's Day together, sharing candid pictures. Fans speculated about their relationship as the duo displayed a strong bond and enjoyed their time with a casual,

by: MSN

Kahaani Actor Parambrata Chattopadhyay Expecting First Child With Wife Piya Chakraborty 2 Years After Marriage, See Post

Actor Parambrata Chattopadhyay and his wife Piya Chakraborty announced that they are expecting first child on social media. The couple shared the news in a Valentine's Day post on their social media handles.

by: MSN

Man of Many's Staff Favourites - 15 February 2025

Well, that's Valentine's Day done and dusted for another year. We hope you and your significant other enjoyed the most romantic event on the calendar, or, if romance eluded you

by: MSN

YouTuber Elvish Yadav summoned by women's panel for 'racist' remarks against actor Chum Darang

Popular YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav has been summoned by the National Commission for Women over alleged racist remarks against actor Chum Darang, the women's panel said. The YouTuber has been asked to appear before the NCW on February 17.

by: MSN

Meet Ashley St Clair who claims she 'secretly' gave birth to Elon Musk's 13th child

Ashley St Clair has claimed she's secretly given birth to billionaire Elon Musk's 13th child, but who is the Make American Great Again (MAGA) influencer?

by: MSN

Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan starrer 'Kesari Chapter 2' gets new release date

Actors Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan and Ananya Panday starring film based on the life of India's top barrister, C Sankaran Nair, has got a new release date and the film has been titled 'Kesari Chapter 2-The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh'.

by: MSN

What's Fact and What's Fiction in Netflix's 'Apple Cider Vinegar'?

Although Apple Cider Vinegar closely follows Belle Gibson's rise to fame, the lines between truth and fiction is blurred in the Netflix series.

by: MSN

Lulu Hassan dazzles netizens with vocals as she sings gospel song My Redeemer Lives

Lulu Hassan was recorded singing My Redeemer Lives and netizens were amused by her voice while others loved that despite not being a Christian she knew the words.

by: MSN

Jon Stewart rebukes Jen Psaki's claim that Joe Rogan and Theo Von are part of 'conservative ecosystem'

Comedian Jon Stewart chastised MSNBC host Jen Psaki after she characterized podcasters Joe Rogan and Theo Von as members of the "right-wing media ecosystem." Psaki appeared on Stewart's "The Weekly Show,

by: MSN

Apoorva Mukhija Gets Rape And Death Threats Post IGL Controversy, Friend Rida Tharana Calls Out Trolls

Apoorva Mukhija has received rape and death threats from netizens post India's Got Latent controversy. Her friend, Rida Tharana came out in her support. Read full story to know more

by: MSN

Emilia Perez controversy: Platform responds to backlash over Karla Sofia Gascon's past social media posts

Netflix addresses the backlash surrounding Karla Sofia Gascon's past offensive tweets. Despite the controversy, Netflix highlights that the film Emilia Perez continues to gain attention for its performances and storytelling.

by: MSN

"I wish the show had not included some jokes..": Raghu Ram reacts to India's Got Latent row

Actor and TV personality Raghu Ram has spoken about the recent controversy surrounding podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia's comments on comedian Samay Raina's YouTube show 'India's Got Latent'.Taking to his Instagram handle,

by: MSN

Justin Baldoni Moves to Halt Blake Lively's 'Fishing Expedition' for His Phone Records

Justin Baldoni asked a judge on Friday to prevent Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds from accessing years of his phone and text records, which he said could reveal location data and his web browser history.

by: MSN

How Monica Lewinsky is rewriting her story with 'Reclaiming' podcast

Monica Lewinsky's Reclaiming podcast explores resilience and personal reinvention, featuring guests who redefine their narratives on their terms.

by: MSN

Thousands 'cancelling' BBC TV Licence and won't pay from April

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Thousands 'cancelling' BBC TV Licence and won't pay from April

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The article from MSN discusses a significant backlash against the BBC's TV licence fee, with thousands of viewers opting to cancel their licences and refusing to pay from April onwards. This reaction stems from the BBC's decision to increase the fee by £10.50 to £169.50 annually, amidst a cost of living crisis. Critics argue that the fee hike is unjustifiable, especially when many are struggling financially. The discontent is further fueled by the BBC's perceived decline in quality and impartiality of its programming. Public figures and campaign groups like Defund the BBC are vocalizing their opposition, advocating for the abolition of the licence fee, and suggesting alternative funding models for the broadcaster. The situation has led to a broader debate on the relevance and fairness of the mandatory fee in the modern, multi-platform media landscape.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/thousands-cancelling-bbc-tv-licence-and-won-t-pay-from-april/ar-AA1z6kyE