Wed, March 19, 2025

by: Sportico

Endeavor's Final Annual Report Shows Sports, Talent Strength

WME and IMG Media parent Endeavor Group Holdings goes private on Monday when controlling shareholder Silver Lake will complete its buyout of the business. That means public disclosure of the sports and entertainment conglomerate will go quiet after a stretch that saw Endeavor unveil financial results reaching as far back as 2014.

by: Mint

Pakistan actor Danish Taimoor laughs at internet's reaction to his polygamy remark, 'Me and my wife Ayeza...'

Pakistani actor Danish Taimoor left social media users upset with his latest remarks which allegedly promoted polygamy. The actor said he is allowed to marry 4 times in Islam, in-front of his wife Ayeza Khan.

by: ITV

ITV SUPERCHARGES HIT SHOW ANT & DEC'S LIMITLESS WIN WITH TWO MORE SERIES AND TWO CHRISTMAS SPECIALS

ITV has commissioned Hello Dolly and Mitre Studios for a further two series and two Christmas specials of the primetime hit entertainment show Ant & Dec's Limitless Win, making it the biggest ever order for the show.

by: Moneycontrol

IPL 2025 to drive brand-influencer collaborations with investments worth Rs 550 crore

Influencer engagement skyrocketed, with 3,15,000 posts from influencers about cricket, driving a massive 3.2 billion engagements during IPL 2024.

by: collider

'Law & Order' and 'SVU' Set Date for Can't-Miss Crossover Episode

Law & Order and spin-off series SVU have set a date for new crossover event. Plus big news for the premiere of Organized Crime. Get the details.

by: Glamsham

Ankit Gupta breaks silence on Priyanka Chahar Choudhary's split rumours! His reaction will leave you shook

Ankit Gupta and Priyanka Chahar Choudhary, Indian television's most loved on-screen pair, left their audience bewildered and worried when they unfollowed one another on social media. Having played Udaariyaan on-screen,

by: BBC

Praise for Netflix drama Adolescence awes designer

The production designer for Netflix's new drama Adolescence says the reaction to the series has been "incredible". Adam Tomlinson, originally from Chelmsley Wood in the West Midlands, was part of the team bringing the show to life.

by: NDTV

Vikram Bhatt On Aamir Khan And Gauri Spratt's Relationship: "If I Can Get Married At 50, Why Can't He Find A Partner At 60?"

Aamir Khan introduced his girlfriend Gauri Spratt in a meet-and-greet session with the media on his 60th birthday

by: Variety

Hong Kong's PCCW Media Teams With 'Crazy Rich Asians' Producer SK Global for Drama Series 'The Season'

Hong Kong's PCCW Media is linking up with SK Global Entertainment ('Crazy Rich Asians') to produce the drama series, 'The Season.'

by: Reuters

'Matrix' co-producer Village Roadshow 'open to all bids' after bankruptcy

U.S. film producer Village Roadshow Entertainment Group is "open to all bids" for a film library that includes rights to well-known movies like The Matrix, Ocean's Eleven, and The Joker, a company attorney said on Tuesday at a court hearing a day after filing for bankruptcy.
Tue, March 18, 2025

by: Queerty

Harvey Fierstein says he's now "banned" from the Kennedy Center

Harvey Fierstein posted a message to his social media last night to say he's now "banned" at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. However, the institute's interim President, Richard Grenell, has says this is a "total lie.

by: pinkvilla

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan says, 'Love you eternally' on father's death anniversary; drops ...

On her father's death anniversary, actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan shared a special post on social media in which she expressed her eternal love for him.

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: 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: Yahoo

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni saga examined in new documentary 'He Said, She Said'

The first documentary about the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal battle is set to premiere this month, more than a year before the "It Ends With Us" co-stars are set to clash in Manhattan Federal Court.

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: 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: 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: 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.

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.

"Adolescence," a Netflix series, has captured viewers' attention with its intense narrative, leading many to wonder about its origins. While not directly based on a single true story, the series draws inspiration from various real-life cases involving teenage crime and psychological issues. The show's creator, Guillaume Renusson, has mentioned that he was influenced by several high-profile cases in France, including the 1996 murder of Agnès Marin by her classmates, which highlighted issues of bullying and peer pressure. Additionally, the series reflects themes from the 2008 case of the "Grenoble Boys," where two teenagers killed a homeless man, exploring the complexities of youth, morality, and the impact of societal and familial environments on adolescent behavior. These real-life inspirations provide a backdrop for the fictional narrative, allowing "Adolescence" to delve into the darker aspects of teenage life with a sense of authenticity.

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