• Tue, March 11, 2025

by: TheWrap

Skydance Media Slams Project Rise Partners' 'Belated' and 'Unserious' $13.5 Billion Bid for Paramount

Skydance Media has taken aim at Project Rise Partners in a new letter to the FCC, arguing that the investor group is "seeking to hijack" the review process of its pending $8 billion merger with Paramount Global after it filed a formal objection with the agency last week.

by: Moneycontrol

Karan Kundrra replaces Abdu Rozik temporarily on Laughter Chefs 2, talks about his bond with Aly Goni

Laughter Chefs 2 the hit cooking and comedy reality show, continues to captivate audiences with its blend of culinary expertise and humor. With impressive TRP ratings and social media buzz, the show maintains its success from the first season.

by: Newsweek

How To Watch New Seth Rogen Series The Studio

Seth Rogen's new Apple TV+ series The Studio is sitting at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes thanks to critics raving about the show, which sees Rogen lead as a Hollywood studio head battling against the moral dilemma of money vs art.

by: StyleCaster

Chelsea Handler Reveals the Exotic Substance That Made Her 'Handle Almost Any Drug'

Chelsea Handler has quite the process for editing her book. The comedian opened up to SHE Media CEO Samantha Skey at the SXSW SHE Media Co-Lab about her new release I'll Have What She's Having, her experiences with drugs and how it helps her have a wider perspective on life.

by: briefly

Gigi Lamayne and Reason Seemingly Make Their Relationship Social Media Official: "I'm in Love"

Gigi Lamayne and Reason has seemingly made their relationship social media official after months of denying dating rumours. They had a sweet exchange on X.

by: PopViewers

Anika Noni Rose Breaks Silence on the Cancellation of 'Princess and the Frog' Series

by: NewscastStudio

Industry Insights: Challenges and opportunities with NextGen TV adoption

As broadcast technology transforms, NextGen TV is key for local broadcasters in delivering immersive viewing ... Read More

by: CNN

South Korean singer Wheesung found dead at Seoul home aged 43

South Korean singer Wheesung has been found dead at his home in Seoul, CNN affiliate YTN reported on Monday. Police are still investigating the cause of the 43-year-old's death and have requested an autopsy from the National Forensic Service, according to YTN.

by: pinkvilla

Spy X Family Chapter 113: Melinda Desmond To Reappear; Recap, Release Date, Where To Read And More

The last chapter of Spy X Family continued where the previous one left off, as Tertius and Freddy had a tense face-off. While the students wondered if Anya could stop them. Hearing their thoughts, Anya confidently stepped in,

by: Adweek

The Future of Streaming and Storytelling With Warner Bros. Discovery

Consumers have endless choices for how and where they engage with content, from streaming services to cinema, television, gaming, and beyond. Warner Bros. Discovery Rebecca Kent, svp of global transformation,

by: MensXP

Tu Yaa Main Announcement Teaser: Shanaya Kapoor-Aadarsh Gourav in a Twisted Survival Thriller

The announcement teaser features Aadarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor as two social media influencers who find themselves stuck in a lake while trying to create content for their respective social media channels and are being hunted by a gigantic predator in the form of an alligator.

by: Yahoo

Drake Cryptically Warns His 'Next Chapter' May 'Leave You Feeling Uneasy'

Presumably, this could be in reference to the OVO rapper's high-profile beef with Kendrick Lamar, which recently saw Lamar performing the incendiary "Not Like Us" at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, only days after it won record and song of the year, best rap performance and song, and best music video at the Grammys.

by: IndieWire

Can a New 'Rust' Doc Bring Closure to the Death of Halyna Hutchins?

Rust and the Story of Halyna Hutchins" director Rachel Mason explains why her all-access film shifted to focusing on her friend's death, what she learned, and why she 100-percent stands by it.

by: KFOR

Construction firms hired for OKC new arena, City leaders say

On Tuesday, leaders with Oklahoma City Council moved forward with a unanimous vote approving two construction companies, Flintco and Mortenson to build the OKC new arena.

by: AOL

Rihanna Claps Back at Critic Who Says They 'Hate' Her Sons RZA and Riot's Names

Rihanna had absolutely no time for a social media critic who publicly insulted the names of her sons, Riot and RZA. The Fenty mogul, 37, clapped back after an Instagram user derided the boys' monikers in a comment on a post by The Shade Room about throwback baby pics Rihanna had shared.

by: Patch

Maple School Set To Present 'Beauty And The Beast, Jr.' In Northbrook

The Maple School's annual spring musical, "Beauty and the Beast, Jr.," will be performed for the community in "be our guest" shows on Wednesday and Friday. According to Northbrook/Glenview School District 30,

by: Bizcommunity

Radio advertising just got smarter - and more rewarding with Kagiso Media Radio and Mediamark

East Coast Radio and Jacaranda FM have launched a first-of-its-kind campaign: a high-impact competition that's designed to make waves - not just for listeners, but for media buyers too. If you're looking for a campaign that'll help you optimise your strategy,

by: Vibe

Social Media Influencer Dies In Mexico One Day Before Her 25th Birthday

Alysha Burney, a social media influencer and budding comedian with over 5 million followers across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, tragically died in Mexico on Sunday (Mar. 2)-just 1 day before her 25th birthday.

by: Mumbrella

Clive Palmer's massive anti-woke ad blitz divides media

Clive Palmer has vowed to spend north of $100 million in the lead up to the federal election, with a series of anti-woke and right-wing ads published across major mastheads over the past week.The Age,

by: Variety

Disney Scales Back 'Snow White' Hollywood Premiere Amid Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot Controversies

Disney is hosting a Hollywood premiere of "Snow White" on March 15, but the studio won't be rolling out a robust red carpet like it usually does. The afternoon festivities will include a pre-party and screening at the El Capitan Theatre with titular star Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot,

by: Thesportstak

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce faces media scrutiny amidst date night appearances, takes special precautions

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce recently made a rare public appearance in Park City, Utah, after weeks of staying out of the spotlight.

by: Insider

Don't draw the wrong conclusion about Netflix signing a pro-Trump comedian

Netflix's deal with comedian Tony Hinchcliffe isn't part of media's bending to Trump. It's been interested in controversial comedy for years.

by: exchange4media

Shalini Passi: Why brands can't get enough of her?

From boAt and Veeba to Karan Johar's luxury jewellery line - Tyaani Jewellery, Shalini Passi has become the face of premium collaborations with top-tier endorsement deals

by: Deadline

Gabriel Luna Joins 'The Terminal List' As Freddy Strain In Season 2 Of Amazon Series

Gabriel Luna has been tapped as the biggest cast addition for the upcoming second season of Prime Video's action thriller The Terminal List, headlined and executive produced by Chris Pratt. Created by David DiGilio,

by: WLOX

Atlanta Braves announce exclusive WLOX, Gray Media spring training and regular season action

Atlanta Braves games will be available to watch on WLOX and the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network in 2025.

by: Glamsham

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik's Co-Parenting Journey: Where They Stand in 2025

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik have shared a complex and highly publicized relationship over the years, evolving from one of Hollywood's most talked-about couples to devoted co-parents. After six years of an on-again,

by: People

Octuplets Describe What It's Been Like Growing Up Without a Father (Exclusive)

In the new Lifetime docuseries Confessions of Octomom, the details of the paternity of Natalie "Nadya" Suleman 's 14 kids, including her history-making octuplets, who were conceived via IVF with the sperm of an anonymous donor, are set to be revealed.

by: TechRadar

Warner Bros is replacing some DVDs that 'rot' and become unwatchable - but there's a big catch that undermines the value of physical media

A new plague of disc rot has been discovered, and it's affecting Warner Bros Home Entertainment movies manufactured between 2006 and 2008. The rot renders the discs unplayable, and while Warner Bros is offering replacements, it can't replace them all.

by: Insider

The media is bending to Trump in lots of ways. Tony Hinchcliffe's Netflix deal doesn't seem like one of them.

Tony Hinchcliffe performed at a rally for Donald Trump and immediately generated so much blowback that Trump and the Republican Party tried to distance themselves from the comedian. Now, Hinchcliffe has a Netflix deal for four comedy specials.

by: Mumbrella

Clive Palmer massive anti-woke ad blitz divides media

Clive Palmer has vowed to spend north of $100 million in the lead up to the federal election, with a series of anti-woke and right-wing ads published across major mastheads over the past week.The Age,

by: Variety

Chelsea Handler Talks Kids, Her Career and How to Survive Trump at She Media SXSW Session: 'I Have the Body I Wanted at 20, and I'm 50'

Chelsea Handler wasn't afraid go there — discussing her body at age 50, her decision not to have children and what she won't let Trump take from her this time around — and more during her lively session at the She Media Co-Lab Whole Life Health program,

by: People

Alix Earle Teases Potential Move After Braxton Berrios Signs with Houston Texans

Alix Earle's boyfriend, Braxton Berrios, is leaving the Miami Dolphins after signing a one-year deal with the Houston Texans.

by: exchange4media

Impact Digital Influencer Awards 2024: Bisleri, White Rivers Media, Dot Media win big

The prestigious awards honour companies, organisations and individuals who have harnessed the power of digital influence to create impactful and engaging content

by: Variety

Cinelytic Expands AI Entertainment Analytics Platform With Acquisition of Jumpcut (EXCLUSIVE)

Cinelytic, developer of an AI-driven data analytics platform for the entertainment industry, acquired Jumpcut Media, an AI firm that develops IP management and audience analysis tools. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
  • Wed, March 12, 2025

by: NewscastStudio

MediaKind to showcase hybrid and cloud streaming innovations at NAB Show 2025

Among the products presented at MediaKind's booth #W1731 are MK.IO Beam, a next-generation cloud-connected appliance, and MK.IO, the world's richest streaming stack, now accessible on all major clouds and marketplaces. When combined, customers can operate a full stack from the source to the client under a single software layer.

by: TheGamer

"It Doesn't Look Great," Say Former Nintendo Marketing Leads On Pokemon Legends Z-A Graphics

Former Nintendo Minute hosts Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang have waded into the Legends Z-A discourse, arguing that it "looks pretty rough".

by: NDTV

Scarlett Johansson Rejects Studio's Request To Join Instagram For Jurassic World Release

Speaking to InStyle magazine for a new cover story, the Oscar nominee revealed that her Jurassic World Rebirth studio recently asked her about whether or not she would join Instagram to help promote the summer blockbuster. And her answer was "no", Variety reported.

by: briefly

Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo impressed supporters during local cruise trip

Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs legendary midfielder Doctor Khumalo rubbed shoulders with local fans during a cruise trip in Durban from March, 7 till March 9 2025.

by: Euronews

Industry flags 'serious concerns' with latest draft of EU AI code of practice

Feedback on draft possible up to 30 March, before the final Code of Practice on General-Purpose AI is set to come out in May. View on euronews

by: CINEMABLEND

Andor Season 2's EP Got Real About The Show's New Release Schedule On Disney+, And As A Journalist, I Really Feel This

One of the most anticipated titles on the schedule of upcoming Star Wars shows is finally set to return this spring. Andor Season 2 is set to arrive in only a matter of weeks and will continue the adventures of the titular thief-turned-rebellion fighter introduced in Rogue One.

by: Variety

India's Sony Yay! Launches 'CID Squad' as Part of Strategic 'HUB' Expansion: 'Anime for All' (EXCLUSIVE)

Indian kids channel Sony Yay! is introducing 'CID Squad,' an animated investigative thriller that reimagines the iconic 'CID' franchise.

by: briefly

Former 'The Mommy Club' Star Ratile Mabitsela Shares 1st Post Since Her Husband's Death

Former 'The Mommy Club' star Ratile Mabitsela opened up about dealing with grief after her husband Lehlogonolo Mabitsela's death. She thanked fans for their love.

by: Yahoo

Rosie O'Donnell Reveals She Moved to Ireland in Wake of Trump Election

It has been heartbreaking to see what is happening over there politically," the comedian said in a lengthy TikTok video

by: Variety

Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy Says Trump White House Reached Out About Hiring Him for Commerce Department Job

Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy said he was offered a job in the Trump administration but that he didn't want to step away from his media company.

by: Moneycontrol

Another Indian cricketer headed for split - Actress Ashrita Shetty deletes pics with husband and cricketer Manish Pandey

Tamil actress Ashrita Shetty left everyone shocked as she deleted all her pictures with cricketer husband Manish Pandey.

by: Moneycontrol

Kim Sae Ron's aunt accuses Kim Soo Hyun of betrayal, blames actor for actress' death

South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun is at the center of a scandal after claims of a romantic relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron. In a shocking revelation, Sae Ron's aunt accused Kim Soo Hyun of betraying her niece,

by: pinkvilla

Kim Soo Hyun's alleged post on ideal type of girlfriend resurfaces amid Kim Sae Ron controversy: 'If you try to teach me then...'

Kim Soo Hyun faces renewed backlash as an old social media post resurfaces amid allegations of a past relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron, fueling intense public debate. Read below!

by: pinkvilla

Blake Lively Says She Felt 'Love' at Another Simple Favor Premiere Amid Justin Baldoni Feud And Alleged Anna Kendrick Shade

Blake Lively recently took to social media to express her emotions about the Another Simple Favor premiere. Her reaction came after the film's screening at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival,

Warner Bros is replacing some DVDs that 'rot' and become unwatchable - but there's a big catch that undermines the value of physical media

A new plague of disc rot has been discovered, and it's affecting Warner Bros Home Entertainment movies manufactured between 2006 and 2008. The rot renders the discs unplayable, and while Warner Bros is offering replacements, it can't replace them all.
Warner Bros. has initiated a replacement program for certain DVDs and Blu-rays that have deteriorated due to a manufacturing defect known as "DVD rot," where the discs become unwatchable over time. This issue primarily affects discs from the early 2000s, with titles like "The Matrix" and "The Dark Knight" being among those impacted. However, there's a significant catch: the replacement discs are digital copies, not physical media. This move undermines the value of physical media for collectors and enthusiasts who prefer tangible ownership, as digital copies require ongoing access to digital platforms and do not offer the same permanence or control over the content. This situation highlights the ongoing debate about the longevity and reliability of physical versus digital media formats.

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