Thu, March 6, 2025

by: Insider

A Las Vegas bar, a wedding venue, and a Swedish hotel: How retired Boeing 747s are being turned into tourist attractions

A Las Vegas entertainment venue took delivery of a 55-year-old Boeing 747 and plans to convert it into an immersive cocktail and dining experience.

by: Yahoo

Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, dies at 62

Pamela Bach, an actor and the ex-wife of "Baywatch" star David Hasselhoff, has died at 62. The Los Angeles medical examiner's office reports that she died Wednesday and the cause is still under investigation.

by: Deadline

Mediapro Studio Joins As Producer On Kickboxer Doc 'Benny The Jet' From Keanu Reeves And Fisher Stevens

EXCLUSIVE: The Mediapro Studio US & Canada has joined as a co-producer of the documentary on the life story of Benny "The Jet" Urquidez, the iconic athlete who introduced mixed martial arts to the world.

by: PennLive

Fans praying for 'The Rock' Dwayne Johnson after he shares heartbreaking news

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson took to social media Tuesday to reveal a heartbreaking loss for his family. The beloved professional wrestler and actor posted a carousel of photos and videos of himself with his French bulldog, Hobbs, while announcing that he has died.

by: WolverinesWire

Jon Bon Jovi, Dorothea celebrate 200,000 Soul Kitchen customers in Red Bank, Toms River

Bon Jovi and wife Dorothea Bongiovi celebrated the Red Bank and Toms River JBJ Soul Kitchen community restaurants' 200,000th customer with the video posted to the Soul Kitchen social media sites.

by: RochesterFirst

Finalists will be revealed for World Video Game Hall of Fame

The finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame will be announced Thursday morning. Video game experts will be making the announcement at the Strong Museum's "ESL Digital Worlds: High Score" exhibit.

by: legit

Actress Chika Ike Welcomes Baby Girl, Ini Edo, Rita Dominic, Rejoice: "Why You Cover Her Face?"

Nollywood actress Chika Ike has welcomed a baby girl as her first child as she shared adorable pictures of her and the newborn at the hospital stirring reactions.

by: Broadcast

Organisers reveal London TV Screenings numbers, 2026 dates

Founding quartet All3Media International, Banijay Entertainment, Fremantle and ITV Studios confirmed the 2026 edition will take place during the final week of February (week commecing 23 February).

by: Forbes

2025 Predictions For Digital Media, Consumer Tech And Gaming Industries

Jennifer Acree, founder and CEO of JSA+Partners, a strategic comms firm working with consumer tech, digital media and gaming companies. With 2025 well underway, the digital media, consumer tech and gaming industries are poised for another year of dynamic transformation,

by: News24

Baby No. 14? Elon Musk silent on alleged 13th child as he seemingly confirms new baby son Seldon

Elon Musk has seemingly confirmed the birth of his 14th child as a custody battle between Musk and his alleged 13th child's mother Ashley St. Clair continues to intensify.

by: Moneycontrol

Famous Carnatic singer Sivasri Skandaprasad ties knot to BJP leader Tejasvi Surya in intimate South Indian wedding, see pics

Carnatic singer Sivasri Skandaprasad and BJP leader Tejasvi Surya, the MP from Bangalore South, got married on March 6 in a private ceremony. Surrounded by close family and friends, the couple began their new journey together in a warm and joyous celebration.

by: pinkvilla

Cha Eun Woo to enlist soon? His agency Fantagio's signing of Kim Seon Ho for 1.4 million USD sparks speculations

Cha Eun Woo is speculated to enlist soon with his agency investing a massive sum in getting Kim Seon Ho on board. Netizens are not happy about it.

by: exchange4media

WPP announces partnership & minority investment in Stability AI

The partnership will enhance WPP's ability to deliver cutting-edge, AI-driven content solutions to its clients across various entertainment channels

by: People

Plane Passenger Goes Viral After Receiving Romantic Note from Pilot on Back of a Napkin While Waiting at the Airport

"A pilot just placed this on my table and walked away," influencer Steph Bohrer, 23, captioned her 11-second clip on social media

by: EssentiallySports

Curtis Polk: Meet Michael Jordan's Business Partner and NASCAR's Hunt in Countersuit

A key dignitary in the world of sports, Curtis Polk is the right-hand man of Michael Jordan. The post Curtis Polk: Meet Michael Jordan's Business Partner and NASCAR's Hunt in Countersuit appeared first on EssentiallySports.

by: TheStreet

Disney makes a drastic cost-cutting decision amid troubles

SIGN UP for TheStreet's FREE Daily newsletter 💰💸 Because Disney is an expert in multimedia, the company saw the huge potential and massive monetary gains that entering the streaming service industry could bring to its business and was quick to develop its own,

by: MyBroadband

MultiChoice and Showmax top South Africa's entertainment media rankings

The latest PressPulse rankings show that MultiChoice and Showmax outperform Spotify, Disney+, and Netflix in online media sentiment.

by: Yen

Farida Mahama Enjoys Luxury Lifestyle As She Cruises In Grand Convoy

Farida Mahama shared a video of herself riding in a presidential motorcade. The motorcade was secured by several police men on motorcycles who ensured she's safe.

by: FilmiBeat

Critics' Choice Awards 2025: Amar Singh Chamkila To Laapataa Ladies, Check Out All The Nominations

GroupM Motion Entertainment, GroupM's content investment, production, and distribution arm, and the Film Critics Guild, India's first registered association of film critics, is thrilled to unveil the nominations for the highly anticipated 7th edition of the Critics Choice Awards.

by: Stockhouse

A Savvy investment in the future of digital media and world-building

GameSquare Holdings (NASDAQ:GAME) and if its current performance is any indication, 2025 is proving to be just as significant. The next-generation media company recently announced record annual sales for 2024,

by: MovieWeb

Disney Laying Off 200 ABC Employees, Cutting News Operations Like 538

Massive cuts are coming for the House of Mouse as ABC News shuts down around 200 jobs, as well as key news operations including 538.

by: Reuters

UK's ITV meets expectations with 11% earnings rise

ITV, Britain's biggest free-to-air broadcaster, met market expectations with a 11% rise in 2024 earnings, reflecting record profit in its Studios production business, an improved margin in Media and Entertainment (M&E) and cost savings.

by: NDTV

10 Best Places To Visit In New York City

This train station, featured in many films, boasts of rich history, architecture, dining, and shopping, all under one magnificent roof. The Staten Island Ferry offers tourists a scenic view of the New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty, and the Manhattan skyline.

by: Tuko

Yvette Obura Overjoyed By KSh 160k IPhone 16 Gift on 32nd Birthday: "Blessing"

Yvette Obura marked her 32nd birthday with her daughter Mueni, receiving a lavish iPhone 16 Pro Max gift while fans and friends showered her with heartfelt wishes.

by: Variety

Netflix Content Spending, Set to Hit $18 Billion in 2025, Is 'Not Anywhere Near a Ceiling,' CFO Says

Netflix expects to spend $18 billion in cash on content in 2025 and is 'not anywhere near a ceiling,' according to CFO Spencer Neumann.

by: timesnownews

Ahead Of Race, Ajith Kumar Meets His Youngest Fans In France

Actor Ajith Kumar who was last seen in Vidaamuyarchi has been focusing on his racing career since his comeback in November 2024. Now, ahead of his race, videos and pictures of the actor bonding with his youngest fans in France is going viral on social media.

by: Mint

Non-fiction makes a comeback via Indian streaming platforms, drive viewership growth

With shows like Shark Tank India driving significant viewership, experts indicate that the shift towards familiar formats is key in engaging a wider audience, although monetisation remains a challenge.

by: MSN

Loveyapa on OTT: Netflix or Jio Hotstar? Where and when to watch Junaid Khan, Khushi Kapoor's film?

Loveyapa, a romantic comedy starring Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan, explores love, trust, and technology. The film is set to stream online, check here for updates on when and where to watch. Loveyapa,

by: Tuko

Zari Reacts to Claims Shakib Allegedly Cheated after His Viral Video with Another Lady

A video emerged of Shakib Lutaaya with another woman forcing his wife Zari Hassan to come out and call out men who do not respect their partners.
Wed, March 5, 2025

by: Couriermail

Rocker and his famous girlfriend touch down in Sydney

Slipknot rocker Sid Wilson and his partner Kelly Osbourne have made a low key arrival at Sydney Airport, as he and his bandmates continue their tour of Australia's east coast.

by: Newsday

Consumer complaint list for 2024 released by NY Attorney General Letitia James

Price gouging on essential goods and housing issues top New York's consumer complaints list, with over 24,000 cases reported to Attorney General Letitia James.

by: MassLive

How to watch Tyler Perry's 'Sistas' season 8 episode 21 for free tonight

A new episode of BET's Tyler Perry's "Sistas" will air on Wednesday, March 5. The new episode will air at 9 p.m. ET on BET. Those without cable can watch the show for free through Philo, FuboTV or DirecTV Stream each offering a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.

by: TheSportster

WWE & AEW Rumors: The Rock, Cody Rhodes, John Cena And WrestleMania

In today's WWE and AEW news and rumors rundown, will The Rock have a match at WrestleMania 41, or will he simply be involved in the show and there to support John Cena? Meanwhile, is Cody Rhodes injured after the segment at Elimination Chamber where Travis Scott punched him in the head?

by: Salon

From Britney to Millie Bobby Brown, the media's obsession with shaming young women endures

Millie Bobby Brown addressed attacks on her appearance recently, saying, "I refuse to apologize for growing up."

by: Zawya

Doha Oasis expands its luxury portfolio with the acquisition of Ever Fashion Luxury Group

This acquisition brings an exceptional array of over 26 prestigious international fashion brands to Doha Oasis

by: BGR

Netflix's Toxic Town exposes a shocking true story - and has a perfect 100% critics' score

Netflix's new series Toxic Town is already one of the year's best-reviewed shows, with a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.

by: Tuko

Wafula Chebukati: Moment Family Viewed Late IEBC Chair's Body

Family of late Wafula Chebukati paid their respects at a memorial service in Karen. His daughter smiled momentarily reflecting on cherished memories.

by: Reuters

TKO, Saudi's Alalshikh and Sela join forces in new promotion

TKO Group Holdings, owners of mixed martial arts' UFC and wrestling's WWE, announced on Wednesday a new boxing promotion with the backing of Saudi Arabia's Turki Alalshikh and entertainment conglomerate Sela.

by: People

Octomom Natalie 'Nadya' Suleman Reveals 'I've Been Celibate for 25 Years' as She Opens Up About Asexuality (Exclusive)

The mother of 14, who gave birth to the world's first surviving octuplets, gets candid about life as an asexual woman and why she has never desired a romantic partnership.

by: Newsweek

Luigi Mangione Sex Tapes Report Sends Internet into Meltdown

Rumors of the mere existence of intimate videos made by the alleged murderer have sparked a frenzied response online.

by: LionhearTV

Chloe San Jose's cryptic comment sparks speculation amid Raquel Pempengco controversy

Gymnast Carlos Yulo's girlfriend, Chloe San Jose, has stirred curiosity online after leaving a cryptic comment on social media, seemingly taking a swipe at a certain "mother figure". On March 3, 2025,

by: Forbes

If 2025 M&A Media Market Slows, What Alternatives Might Come Next

The November election was supposed to have ushered in a brave new world of media and entertainment M&A, but so far not so much. So, what's a media CEO to do?

by: MSN

Former Meta official's 'explosive' memoir about the social media giant to be published next week

An insider account being billed as an "explosive dispatch" about "seven critical years" at Facebook/ Meta will be published next week. Flatiron Books announced Wednesday that "Careless People" is scheduled for Tuesday.

by: Deadline

Disney Layoffs To Impact Almost 200 Employees Across News Division And Entertainment Networks

The Walt Disney Co. is going through a round of layoffs today, impacting just under 200 employees, or almost 6% pf the workforce in the ABC News Group and the company's entertainment networks. The majority of the impacts will be at ABC News,

by: Variety

A Lifeline for Indie Venues: Can a New Tax on Arena and Stadium Concert Tickets Save the U.K.'s Grassroots Circuit?

With U.K. independent music venues closing at an alarming rate, a new steers £1 from each arena and stadium concert ticket to indies. Can it work?

by: manilatimes

Elev8 New Media Returns as a Sponsor for the 2025 Annual Roth Conference

Elev8 New Media ("Elev8"), an award-winning boutique public and media relations agency specializing in securing earned media and press coverage for its client companies, today announced its sponsorship of the 37th Annual Roth Conference,

by: pinkvilla

Chainsaw Man Chapter 196: Asa To Reveal Yoru's Plans; Recap, Release Date, Where To Read And

Chainsaw Man Chapter 196 will likely continue with the classroom scene with the mysterious girl as Denji learns more about Yoru's plans, so don't miss it. Get the release date, recap and more here.

by: legit

Kate Henshaw Reacts to Senator Natasha Akpoti's Harassment Claim Against Senate President Akpabio

Nigerian actress Kate Henshaw has reacted to Senator Natasha Akpoti's sexual harassment claim against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Netizens took sides.

How Meta's Threads won me over and became my favorite social media app

Meta's Threads really snuck up on me and became my favorite social app — the perfect companion for live reactions and deep conversations about shows like Severance. 📺💬

The article from BGR discusses how the author initially had reservations about Meta's Threads app, launched as a competitor to Twitter, but eventually found it to be their favorite social media platform. Initially skeptical due to concerns over privacy, data usage, and the app's rushed launch, the author was won over by several key features. Threads offers a more positive and less toxic environment compared to Twitter, with a user base that includes many celebrities and influencers, leading to engaging content. The app's integration with Instagram for easy sign-up and following, its focus on text-based communication without the clutter of other social media features, and the absence of ads at launch were significant draws. Additionally, the author appreciates the app's simplicity, the quality of interactions, and the potential for Threads to evolve into a more comprehensive platform, possibly integrating with other Meta services like messaging or even virtual reality, making it a compelling alternative to existing social media giants.

Read the Full BGR Article at:
https://bgr.com/tech/how-metas-threads-won-me-over-and-became-my-favorite-social-media-app/