Tue, March 18, 2025

[ Tue, Mar 18th 2025 ]: tyla

Eerie real-life inspiration behind 'disturbing' Netflix series Adolescence as viewers question if it's based on true story

Adolescence creator, Stephen Graham, reveals eerie real-life inspiration behind 'disturbing' Netflix series as viewers question if it's based on true story.

[ Tue, Mar 18th 2025 ]: MovieWeb

Is 'Adolescence' Based on a True Story? The Cases That Inspired the Netflix Hit Series, Explained

This weekend saw Netflix release Adolescence, a four-episode miniseries created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham. The show depicts a family's worst nightmare when 13-year-old Jamie Miller is arrested as the lead suspect in the murder of a classmate.

[ Tue, Mar 18th 2025 ]: Reuters

Exclusive: India raids ad giants GroupM, Dentsu and broadcasters body over price collusion, sources say

The Indian antitrust body has raided the offices of many global advertising giants, including GroupM, Dentsu and Interpublic Group, and a broadcasters' industry group over alleged price collusion, people with direct knowledge told Reuters on Tuesday.

[ Tue, Mar 18th 2025 ]: Moneycontrol

'Unbreakable trio' Vivian Dsena, Eisha Singh and Avinash Mishra reunite after Bigg Boss Season 18

Vivian Dsena, Eisha Singh and Avinash Mishra formed a strong friendship during their appearance of Bigg Boss season 18. Vivian and Eisha has also previously co-starred in TV serial, Sirf Tum.

[ Tue, Mar 18th 2025 ]: Metro

Diddy tells Kanye West 'it's like being left for dead' in shocking prison phone call

The audio of a recorded phone call between Kanye West and Diddy has gone viral amid Kanye's ongoing battle with Kim Kardashian over their daughter's involvement in a track that features Diddy.

[ Tue, Mar 18th 2025 ]: CNN

Eva Longoria's 50th birthday was a star-studded event

Eva Longoria celebrated a milestone birthday as only a star can. The actress and producer and some of her famous friends came together in Miami for her 50th birthday. Thanks to social media, we all get to enjoy it.

[ Tue, Mar 18th 2025 ]: Newspoint

Yuzvendra Chahal's rumored girlfriend is many steps ahead of Dhanashree Verma, has rejected offers of Bigg Boss and films

YouTuber star RJ Mahvash has been in the news for some time, or rather say that ever since her name has been associated with Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, she has come into the limelight. Although RJ Mahvash already has a good fan following,

[ Tue, Mar 18th 2025 ]: NDTV

After Orry And 7 Others Booked For Consuming Liquor Near Vaishno Devi Shrine, Hotel Body Reacts

"I was asked by many people how the hotel owner didn't see it," said Rakesh Wazir, president of the Hotel and Restaurant Association in Katra

[ Tue, Mar 18th 2025 ]: exchange4media

Are OTT hits becoming rarer due to creativity crunch?

OTT experts say the solution lies in innovating the content slate; skewed budget allocations blamed for the crisis

[ Tue, Mar 18th 2025 ]: PennLive

Kelly Clarkson's mysterious disappearance from talk show explained

The singer has missed 10 tapings of "The Kelly Clarkson Show" since early March, with guest hosts filling in for her.
Mon, March 17, 2025

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: Queerty

Ricky Martin shakes his bon-bon for a good cause, Tom Daley strips down, Lady Gaga is back on top

ABRACADABRA: Lady Gaga 's Mayhem has taken over the country and has debuted on top of the Billboard 200 album chart. This is Mother Monster's 7th album to make it to #1. It's almost as if Joker 2 never even happened. [ Billboard]

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: IndieWire

Trump Killed Voice of America. The Voice of Documentary Filmmakers and Public Media May Be Next

The Trump administration's attacks on free speech reveal serious implications for the future of documentary filmmaking and public media.

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: Bizcommunity

The TV licence is dead! Long live the streaming levy - or not?

A strong, independent public broadcaster is essential for media diversity and democracy, making its sustainability a national priority. But the TV licence system is on life support.Source: © 123rf 123rf Leslie Adams,

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: BGR

The internet can't stop raving about this dark British Netflix series: 'Some of the best TV I've ever seen'

Our review of Adolescence, the first must-watch Netflix series of 2025. See why everyone is talking about this breathtaking crime drama, each episode of which was shot in a single continuous take.

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: Forbes

One Hundred Label, K-Pop Agency Behind THE BOYZ, Partners With Hello82

As part of a new partnership with the K-pop agency One Hundred Label, hello82 will be leading U.S. promotions and distribution for THE BOYZ' new album 'Unexpected.'

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: CINEMABLEND

John Cena Dropped A DC-Related Post On Social Media, And Now I'm Wondering How It Might Link To His Heel Turn In The WWE

The wait for WWE's biggest upcoming events got infinitely more unbearable the moment John Cena's shocking heel turn went down. Everyone from Hulk Hogan to the common wrestling fan is tuned in to see what Cena might do now that he's turned villain,

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: iHeart

FOX News Host Announces Pregnancy

Former White House press secretary and current FOX News host Kayleigh McEnany announced she and her husband, former MLB pitcher Sean Gilmartin, are expecting their third child. McEnany, 35, revealed her pregnancy during the final minutes of her daytime talk show Outnumbered on Monday (March 17).

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: WalesOnline

Stephen Graham helped pick out Adolescence teenage star from council estate - and he's now working with Margot Robbie

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[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: WWD

2025 Gem Awards Fete Chanel, FoundRae and More

The 23rd edition of the Jewelers of America-led event was once again sold out, but felt like an intimate family reunion.

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: REVOLT

SXSW responds to concerns about 2026 changes regarding the music portion of the festival

Following growing concerns that the music portion of SXSW will be reduced in 2026, a spokesperson revealed that said events will be reorganized and increased.

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: LADbible

Drag star The Vivienne died from cardiac arrest due to effects of taking ketamine, family says

The cause of death of The Vivienne has now been confirmed by her family, who announced the RuPaul's Drag Race star passed away after a cardiac arrest.

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: Newsweek

Bride Goes Viral Listing Everything That Went Wrong on Her Wedding Day

"During wedding planning, I only saw videos of the perfect weddings," Hayley Hanlon told Newsweek. "It made me panic about such irrational things."

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: KSAT

Trump will visit the Kennedy Center as he puts his mark on the national arts institution

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Monday will visit the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where he'll take a tour and attend a board meeting. It will be his first time at the venerable institution since he began remaking it at the start of his second term in office.

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: News24

'I have tried begging': Singer Grimes pleas with Elon Musk to protect their kids' privacy

Singer Grimes, who shares three children with Elon Musk, took to social media to express her concern about her kids' being in the public eye.

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: Vox

What makes an "American" true crime?

To look at the current crop of "American" true crime, then, is to come up with a portrait of America that's illuminating: clearly flawed, built on broken systems and cultural beliefs that need interrogating — but perhaps, striving for something better.

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: CNN

Will Smith announces first full-length album release in 20 years

"It's OFFICIAL!! My new album Based On A True Story drops March 28," Smith wrote in a post on social media. "TWO WEEKS!! Hit that presave. Been working on this project for a minute and I'm itchin' to get it out to y'all." His last album, "Lost and Found," was released in March 2005.

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: TheWrap

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Documentary Coming to Channel 5, ID

The first documentary about the legal saga between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni will premiere on Monday in the U.K., according to multiple media reports. "He Said, She Said" comes from ITN Productions.

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: Variety

'Joker' and 'The Matrix' Producer Village Roadshow Files for Chapter 11

The producer and financier of The Matrix, Joker and Lego Movie franchises has filed for bankruptcy protection amid a costly legal battle with WB

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: SlashGear

10 Popular Portable Wireless Car Stereos Ranked Worst To Best

Want a smart display to live on your dashboard, but annoyed at your old car's limitations? These wireless stereo displays will add a touch of modernity.

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: BBC

BBC announces John Curbishley as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer

The BBC has announced that John Curbishley has been appointed to the new role of Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer.

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: TheHyperHive

Meet Kim Soo-Hyun, the Alleged Korean Diddy

Hyun, renowned for his roles in popular dramas like "My Love from the Star" and "It's Okay to Not Be Okay," has recently become the center of a significant controversy. Allegations have surfaced suggesting that he engaged in a romantic relationship with the late actress Kim Sae-ron during her minor years,

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: Mint

Who is Srikanth Bolla? Meet Philanthropist and Shark Tank India's new judge

Srikanth Bolla, philanthropist and chairman of Bollant Industries, is now one of the new judges in Shark Tank India, according to the social media post on X.

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: indulgexpress

Orry and 7 others reportedly booked for drinking at Vaishno Devi base camp

On Monday, the Jammu and Kashmir police registered a case against Bollywood influencer Orhan Awatramani, commonly known as Orry, along with seven others for rep

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: Indy100

Tributes paid for YouTuber P2istheName who has died aged 26

Tributes have been paid to the YouTuber P2istheName, who has died at the age of 26. The popular content creator, whose real name is Philip Enewally, was found dead in a mailroom in Los Angeles on Friday 14 March,

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: PennLive

Young country music star battling cancer. Here's the latest

Turns out, that decision very well may have saved the 39-year-old country and country rock singer's life, and we know that because Cauthen told the world as much in a follow-up video he posted to his Instagram account on Thursday.

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: Metro

Who has Maura Higgins dated? Her romantic past before 'kiss with Danny Jones'

Before finding fame on Love Island, Maura was engaged to childhood sweetheart James Finnegan, who she met in school as a teenager. Their relationship ended in 2017, after nine years of dating. Two years later, Maura joined the cast of the ITV dating show.

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: People

Blake Lively Shares New Selfie with Ryan Reynolds Set to Rolling Stones' 'Wild Horses' amid Justin Baldoni Lawsuits

The Instagram Stories photo, which was set to The Rolling Stones' 1971 track "Wild Horses," showed Lively smiling as she rested against Reynolds' head and shoulder while w

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: Yahoo

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Legal Saga to Be Explored in 'He Said, She Said' Doc for Channel 5, Investigation Discovery

The ongoing Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni saga is set to be explored in a swiftly-made documentary from ITN Productions. The 90-minute "He Said, She Said: Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni," which is unlikely to be the only doc to emerge about the still rumbling legal battle between the actress and her "It Ends With

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: tyla

Justin Bieber shares emotional post about being 'hurt' where he admits to 'drowning'

Following several years of concern over his wellbeing, Justin Bieber has shared an emotional message on social media. In a lengthy new post shared last night (16 Mar), the Canadian singer admitted to feeling like he's 'drowning' amid fears for his mental health.

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: Deadline

'Novocaine' With $8M+ Leads Lowest-Grossing Weekend Of 2025 To Date - Sunday Box Office Update

Paramount's Novocaine made $1.75 million in previews and the R-rated action comedy might lead the box office this weekend with anywhere from $8M-$12M,

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: GhanaWeb

Ghanaian artistes who leveraged social media to create hit 'bangers' and how they did it

Some of the popular hit songs that have flooded our airwaves in recent times were popularised not through traditional media, but through social media.

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: Oneindia

Bollywood Personality Orry and Group Caught Drinking Near Sacred Vaishno Devi Shrine, Despite Clear Warnings

Bollywood personality Orry and seven others were booked in Katra for violating the alcohol ban near the Vaishno Devi shrine. Despite warnings, the group consumed alcohol at a hotel, leading to an FIR.

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: briefly

Mshini Gets Evicted From 'Big Brother Mzansi', SA Reacts: "Just Tell Mshini We Love Her"

South African reality TV star Mshini recently got evicted from the 'Big Brother Mzansi' house. The star reacted to her eviction on social media along with her fans.

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: IOL

Kanye West's 'Hooligan Choir' post sparks outrage over racist and swastika requirements

Kanye West's latest casting call for a 'Hooligan Choir' has ignited outrage on social media, with many condemning the racist and swastika requirements.

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: Moneycontrol

Journalist who had exposed Kim Soo Hyun-Kim Sae Ron's relationship died mysteriously in 2023; netizens revisit reports

The South Korean entertainment industry is abuzz with a dating scandal involving Kim Soo Hyun and the late Kim Sae Ron. Adding to the intrigue is the mysterious death of journalist Kim Yong Ho, who first exposed their alleged relationship.

[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: NDTV

Aamir Khan's Girlfriend Gauri Spratt Reveals What Made Her Fall In Love With The Supersta

Aamir Khan's love life is in headlines after he introduced girlfriend Gauri Spratt to the media at his pre-birthday meet and greet (March 13). Gauri, originally from Bengaluru, is presently working with Aamir Khan's production house. She is not a Bollywood buff and has only watched two of Aamir's films.
Sun, March 16, 2025

[ Sun, Mar 16th 2025 ]: Metro

Pete Wicks seen out with blonde bombshell reality star after Maura Higgins split

Pete Wicks has been seen out and about with reality star Becca Edwards following his recent split from Maura Higgins. The Strictly finalist, 36, was all smiles with the 31-year-old, who took part in the MTV show Ex on the Beach in 2017 and is now a social media influencer.

[ Sun, Mar 16th 2025 ]: LancasterOnline

Silent Book Club provides community for introverted readers [Unscripted column]

After a six-year reading drought, I found the best way to get back to my to-be-read list: Silent Book Club.

'Joker' and 'The Matrix' Producer Village Roadshow Files for Chapter 11

The producer and financier of The Matrix, Joker and Lego Movie franchises has filed for bankruptcy protection amid a costly legal battle with WB

Village Roadshow Entertainment Group, known for producing films like "Joker" and "The Matrix," has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. This filing comes as part of a strategic restructuring to manage its debt, which totals around $350 million. The company, which has been in operation for over 30 years, aims to continue its operations while restructuring its financial obligations. The move was influenced by the broader challenges within the film industry, including the impact of the global health crisis, shifts in consumer behavior towards streaming services, and the ongoing Hollywood strikes affecting production schedules. Village Roadshow plans to use the bankruptcy process to strengthen its financial position and ensure long-term sustainability.

Read the Full Variety Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/other/joker-and-the-matrix-producer-village-roadshow-files-for-chapter-11/ar-AA1B5Faf