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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: People

iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025: See the Complete Winners List!

The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards are going down at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and airing on Fox with host LL Cool J. PEOPLE has the complete list of winners.

by: Yahoo

'Eva-palooza': Eva Longoria just celebrated her 50th birthday in a big way in Miami

Eva Longoria celebrated her big birthday in Miami Friday night with a little help from her very famous friends. The onetime "Desperate Housewives" star was feted at Edgewater hotspot Casadonna, surrounded by such pals as Lele Pons, Becky G and Gabrielle Union.

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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.

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

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

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by: NDTV

Aadar Jain Reacts To His 'Timepass' Comment On Ex Tara Sutaria: "Obviously There's No Truth To It"

Aadar also mentioned that sometimes, some things do not work out between two people, and that's okay. He reiterated that everyone has a past, and if a relationship breaks, it does not mean that one will turn around and start saying things about other people.

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: Metro

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

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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

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Rock group's return to touring includes a show in Pa.: Where to buy tickets

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by: People

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

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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: MovieWeb

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by: Essence

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by: Wrestlezone

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

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

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by: Polygon

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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

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Investment group Project Rise Partners, which has been trying to mount an effort to swoop in to buy Paramount Global and derail Skydance Media's deal for the media company, has responded to Skydance allegations that PRP "fraudulently misrepresented" its financing and adviser partnerships.

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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,

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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