Tue, March 18, 2025

by: Adweek

Marc Mullins Out at Scripps' WRTV in Indianapolis

WRTV anchor Marc Mullins is out after cuts at the Scripps owned Indianapolis ABC affiliate. He announced the new on social media and hinted that others had also been cut. "WRTV informed me earlier this month it is eliminating my position,

by: StyleCaster

Are Temptation Island's Ashley & Danny Still Together or Is She Back With Ex Grant? Their Social Media Mixed Signals

Temptation Island isn't exactly a new idea-but the show is new to Netflix and it is coming to the platform just the show's latest, and perhaps insignia reality TV dating show, Love is Blind, is ending its eighth season.

by: TheWrap

Pro-Palestine and -Israel Protesters Clash at Gal Gadot Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony | Video

Pro-Palestine and -Israel Protesters clashed at Gal Gadot's Walk of Fame ceremony on Hollywood Blvd. on Tuesday, with police chasing down someone who reportedly stole a flag from the Israeli camp. Emotions ran high as people in the pro-Palestine group shouted,

by: Yardbarker

Nick Lutsko Premieres His 'Reset' Music Video and Dives Into His Life and Work with Us (Exclusive)

Nick Lutsko blew up in the fall of 2020 with his unauthorized theme for Spirit Halloween. The hilarious song was such an immediate viral sensation the seasonal store quickly hired him to write a second official one.

by: News18

Ankit Gupta BREAKS Silence On Priyanka Chahar Choudhary Breakup Rumours After Unfollowing Her

Priyanka openly expressed her feelings for Ankit during Bigg Boss 16, while Ankit remained reserved about defining their relationship.

by: briefly

Sizwe Dhlomo Flexes His Stunning Well-Maintained Backyard Online, SA Reacts: "How Rich Are You?"

Sizwe Dhlomo sparked a debate about his wealth whn he shared a picture of his massive and well manicured backyard on social media. Fans were impressed.

by: MLive

Tyler, The Creator 'Chromakopia' trek headed to Detroit in July 2025

The World Tour" with Lil Yachty and Paris Texas at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan on Thursday, July 3.

by: Blavity

Lollapalooza Lineup For 2025: Who Is Performing?

Chicago's biggest music festival returns this summer with heavy hitters Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, TWICE and other major acts set to headline Lollapalooza 2025.

by: TechRadar

Forget Netflix, I tuned into Peacock to watch the SNL 50 special and it went off without a hitch - here's why it's built for live-streaming

TechRadar chatted with the CTO of global streaming and NBCU Media Group about Peacock's recent success with live events like SNL.

by: Benzinga

Rock Band Criticizes White House For Using Its Song In Deportation Video: 'Missed The Point Entirely'

A 1990s rock band is the latest to criticize the White House and President Donald Trump for using one of its songs without permission, which was a common occurrence during the 2024 presidential election cycle.

by: WTOK

Izzy Karns crowned 2026 Miss Teen Volunteer America

A few weeks ago, an Ellisville native was crowned Miss Teen Volunteer America, making her the first teen from Mississippi to hold a national title.

by: Polygon

Assassin's Creed Shadows is a gorgeous retread of tired RPG mechanics

The historic setting is fascinating and impressive, and I'm still left wanting more

by: REVOLT

REVOLT HOUSE at SXSW 2025: A night of Hip Hop and the culture-shifting launch of 440 Artists

REVOLT HOUSE was the launchpad for 440 Artists, a new music distribution platform providing independent artists with unprecedented access and full ownership.

by: Mediaite

White Lotus Actress Leslie Bibb Gives Her Take On Husband Sam Rockwell's Shock Scene In the Latest Episode

My wife and I, and now my two sons who are 18, are obsessed with the show, so thank you for that," joked Berman in response

by: Variety

'Snow White' Star Gal Gadot on Playing Wonder Woman and Speaking Out About Israel: 'I Had to Advocate for the Hostages'

The first time Gal Gadot visited the Hollywood Walk of Fame almost two decades ago, she had a premonition of her future in entertainment. "Between Madame Tussauds and the Hollywood stars, I remember walking there for the first time when I was 23 and seeing people dressed like superheroes,

by: Wrestlezone

John Cena's Cryptic 'Friends' Post After Breaking Up With WWE Fans Could Hint At The Future

John Cena's latest social media post has sparked some buzz following his explosive promo on WWE RAW. Cena came to the ring on the March 17th episode of WWE RAW, which marked his first appearance since his heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber.

by: Essence

Chiney Ogwumike To Release The First-Ever Scripted Series Based On The WNBA, 'The W'

The upcoming comedy marks the debut project from the ESPN host's production company Victorious, alongside Peacock, Glamour Studios, and the creator's of Netflix's 'GLOW.'

by: NewscastStudio

NAB Show 2025: Sports media takes center stage with focus on AI, esports and streaming

A focal point of this year's event is the newly launched Sports Summit: The Future of Sports Rights and Fan Engagement, a three-day series running April 6-8. This program will explore the evolving landscape of sports production, athlete-driven content, name, image and likeness (NIL) opportunities, and direct-to-fan business models.

by: Newsweek

Fact Check: Did Donald Trump Use an Autopen For Jan 6 Pardons?

A post has gone viral accusing the President of using an autopen to sign pardons, after Trump declared Biden's pardons "void" for the same reason.

by: People

Octomom Natalie 'Nadya' Suleman Says the World Had Her Family All Wrong: 'Success Despite All the Odds' (Exclusive)

Natalie 'Nadya' Suleman welcomed octuplets 16 years ago and became infamous as the Octomom. Now the mother of 14 children opens up about her family life today and how they made ends meet

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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,

by: 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

by: 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

by: 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

by: 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.

by: 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,

by: 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.

by: 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.'

by: 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."

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: briefly

Kabza De Small gets SA excited after teasing new music with Stixx and Amaroto: "Izinja madoda"

Amapiano star Kabza De Small got South African music lovers excited when he teased new music featuring Stixx and Amaroto. Many can't wait for the new music.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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

by: 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.

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,

The article from MSN discusses the potential replacement of the traditional TV licence fee in South Africa with a new "streaming levy" as proposed by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). The current TV licence system, which has been in place for decades, is facing challenges due to declining revenue and widespread non-compliance, with only about 20% of households paying the fee. The SABC's suggestion comes in light of the shift towards digital streaming platforms like Netflix and YouTube, which are not currently subject to the same taxation. The proposed levy would tax these streaming services, aiming to generate revenue in a manner more aligned with modern viewing habits. However, the article also highlights skepticism about the effectiveness of this new levy, pointing out issues like potential legal challenges, the difficulty in enforcing such a tax, and the fairness of taxing streaming services when traditional broadcasters also benefit from advertising revenue. The debate continues on how best to fund public broadcasting in an era where traditional TV viewership is waning.

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