• Wednesday, March 19, 2025

by: FOX19

Reds Opening Day game, 9 others to air on FOX19 NOW this season

FanDuel Sports Network and Gray Media are partnering together to simulcast at least 10 Reds game telecasts on FOX19 NOW and Rock Entertainment Sports Network in Cincinnati and on Gray-owned or syndicated third-party television stations in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee.

by: MyNorthwest

Federal authorities search for longtime LA gang leader charged with murder and human trafficking

U.S. authorities are searching for a longtime leader of a Los Angeles street gang who investigators say ran a "mafia-like" criminal

by: Reuters

India's antitrust raids on global media giants GroupM, Publicis, Dentsu ran through the night

India's antitrust officers grilled media executives and seized data in an investigation into price fixing by global advertising agencies GroupM, Interpublic, Publicis and Dentsu, with raids continuing well past midnight into a second day on Wednesday,

by: purewow

Paris Hilton Just Announced Something Big (And I'm Getting Chills)

Paris Hilton just announced her latest project and it's nothing like what you'd expect. Find out what's next for the star here.

by: ClutchPoints

Putting the Loren Lorosa and Jess Hilarious beef into perspective

Jess Hilarious's disagreement with Loren Lorosa's role on The Breakfast Club sparked drama that unfolded live on-air Wednesday morning.

by: Distractify

Piper Rockelle and Her Ex-Boyfriend, Lev Cameron, Remain in Contact After Public Breakup

YouTuber Piper Rockelle dated fellow content creator Lev Cameron from 2020 until 2024. Here's what to know about their relationship now.

by: Metro

American tourists 'whipped by horse and carriage driver for not paying fare'

This is the moment a couple of Americans got more than they bargained for when the driver of a horse and carriage threatened them with his whip for allegedly not paying for their ride. The video was shot on Tuesday in Dublin, just after St Patrick's Day celebrations, and was shared online.

by: Variety

The Opulent Clothing of 'Opus': Costume Designer Shirley Kurata on Ayo Edebiri's 'Black Ivy' Style, Studying Cults and the Pop Stars on Her Moretti Mood Board

The first scene of "Opus," A24's newest horror-thriller satirizing the media industry and pop culture fandom, opens in a drab, grey conference room as a group of writers at a Rolling Stone-esque music publication pitch their ideas.

by: Deadline

List Of Hollywood & Media Layoffs From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN & More

Though the new year has almost passed its first full fiscal quarter, media layoffs across the entertainment industry have continued to bleed over from last year's avalanche of job cuts. The unfortunate trend can still be felt following the COVID-19 pandemic,

by: Yahoo

Democrats Face Backlash From Donors As Hakeem Jeffries Lands In L.A. For Big-Ticket Fundraiser

EXCLUSIVE: As Hakeem Jeffries treks to Los Angeles for a big-ticket fundraiser, a number of Hollywood donors are staying on the sidelines out of fatigue, frustration and even fear over the ability of the Democratic party to stand up to Donald Trump.

by: Newsweek

J.K. Rowling's Shocking 2-Word Dig Seemingly Reignites Her Feud With 'Harry Potter' Stars

J.K. Rowling may not be feeling the magic with the actors who brought her bestselling 'Harry Potter' books to life.

by: EURweb

Drama! Jess Hilarious' Explosive 'Breakfast Club' On-Air Outburst Sparks 'Implosion' Rumors | WATCH-it-Happen

Hosted by DJ Envy, Charlamagne Tha God, and Jess Hilarious, the show has made waves since its inception but is now embroiled in what some are calling an "implosion." The latest wave of […] The post Drama!

by: TheWrap

Ziff Davis Acquires Millennial Women Media Brand TheSkimm

TheSkimm, the digital media company that started as a daily newsletter in 2012 before growing into a digital media powerhouse, has been acquired by Ziff Davis' Everyday Health Group. Its founders Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin developed the brand from an email newsletter to a digital media empire,

by: exchange4media

For Air India, 2025 is about perfection, performance, and optimization: Satya Ramaswamy

Speaking at a global summit in Las Vegas, Chief Digital and Technology Officer of Air India Satya Ramaswamy outlined the airline's transformation roadmap, emphasizing data-driven decision-making

by: PopViewers

"The Sex Lives of College Girls" Canceled After 3 Seasons at Max - What's Next?

The cancellation of "The Sex Lives of College Girls" after three seasons has left fans and creators shocked. The show,

by: pinkvilla

Sakamoto Days Chapter 206: X Causes Disorder In Japan; Recap, Release Date, Where To Read And More

Sakamoto Days Chapter 206 will continue with X's takeover of the JAA and Japan, with Sakamoto and Shin now in the Order's custody. Get the release date, recap and more here.

by: Ohmymag

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West: What to know about the former couple's battle over daughter North

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West divorced in 2022, and they share custody of their children. However, following recent actions by Kanye, Kim wants to change the agreement.

by: People

Josh Gad Reveals Why He and Wife Ida Darvish Are Using Snapchat to Communicate with Their Teen Daughter (Exclusive)

The couple is parents to daughters Isabelle, 11, and Ava, 14 Josh Gad knows how to build a snowman - and how to successfully Snapchat his two daughters. When the Frozen actor's two daughters — Isabella Eve,

by: EURweb

Jess Hilarious' Explosive 'Breakfast Club' On-Air Outburst Sparks 'Implosion' Rumors | WATCH-it-Happen!

Jess Hilarious' Explosive 'Breakfast Club' On-Air Outburst Sparks 'Implosion' Rumors | WATCH-it-Happen!

by: Newsweek

'Matilda' Star Reveals Friend Michelle Trachtenberg Was Bullied as a Kid

Wilson revealed that she and Trachtenberg were classmates in Burbank, California, where the two bonded over their shared experiences of being child stars. In the essay, the 37-year-old recalled how Trachtenberg was often bullied by their peers, with kids mocking her for her role in Harriet the Spy.

by: Yahoo

Ye Drops Surprise 'BULLY V1' Album And Short Film Starring Son, Saint West

Ye is shaking up the music world yet again — surprising fans with a brand new 30-minute album and a short film starring his son, Saint West. The album, which the rapper formerly known as Kanye West had teased on Tuesday (March 18) as unfinished and partially vocalized through AI technology, takes a bold and experimental approach to his artistry.

by: Variety

'Titanic' and 'Avatar' VFX Innovator Robert Legato Joins Stability AI; Reteams With James Cameron, a Board Member (EXCLUSIVE)

Robert Legato - the respected VFX innovator who won Oscars for "Titanic," "Hugo" and "The Jungle Book" - has joined Stability AI at chief pipeline architect. In doing so, he reteams with James Cameron,

by: Variety

Vice Media Acquires Commercial and Music Video Production Studio London Alley Entertainment to Merge With Pulse (EXCLUSIVE)

Vice Media has acquired commercial and music video production studio London Alley Entertainment to merge with its Pulse studio.

by: Variety

Podcast Fandom is Growing and Deepening Through Multiplatform Activity

Podcast fandom is growing and deepening among the most active listeners, according to a white paper from Wondery, ad agency Dentsu and Edison Research.
  • Thursday, March 20, 2025

by: NDTV

A Timeline Of Yuzvendra Chahal And Dhanashree Verma's Relationship

Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and choreographer Dhanashree Verma are now officially divorced. The former couple were granted the decree of divorce by the Mumbai family court on Thursday. Yuzvendra and Dhanashree,

by: Firstpost

IPL 2025 opening ceremony: List of performers, date, time, venue, live streaming, telecast details and more

The IPL 2025 opening ceremony will take place right before the first match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The ceremony will feature performances from top stars from the entertainment industry.

by: WHIO

Disney in search of perhaps its greatest sequel, a successor to Bob Iger

Behind the red carpet movie premieres and new thrill-inducing rides for fans of its amusement parks, there is a quiet search underway to find the successor to Bob Iger, the face of Disney for most of

by: CNN

LA Crips leader ran 'mafia-like' crime empire fronted by anti-gang charity, feds say

US authorities have taken a longtime leader of a Los Angeles street gang who investigators say ran a "mafia-like" criminal enterprise that included murder, human trafficking and extortion while he also worked as an entertainment entrepreneur into custody Wednesday after a brief search,

by: Yahoo

Celebration of Life for Bill Kelly set for Sunday, April 13, at Genetti's

This Palm Sunday, the Wyoming Valley will take a pause from its normal routine to gather and celebrate the life of a musical legend, Bill Kelly. On the evening of April 13, there will be a Celebration of Life for Kelly,

by: GhanaWeb

How tenant turned family home into popular Osu night club and lounge without consent, failed to pay rent

Mika Turkson, the daughter of the landlord of the residence that has been transformed into the popular 'Chez Toi' lounge, has taken to social media to disclose how their family home was turned into a night club and lounge without their knowledge.

by: BBC

Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver to record new visualised episodes of hit podcast Miss Me?

BBC Sounds is to release new visualised episodes of the wildly popular podcast, Miss Me?. Hosted by best pals Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver, the hit podcast from Persephonica lets fans eavesdrop on the duo's twice-weekly transatlantic catch ups, as they discuss the highs and lows of their lives and the important cultural commentary of the moment.

by: WKYT

Reds Opening Day game, 9 others to air on CW Lexington

FanDuel Sports Network and Gray Media are partnering together to simulcast at least 10 Reds game telecasts on WKYT and Rock Entertainment Sports Network in Cincinnati and on Gray-owned or syndicated third-party television stations in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee.

by: Varsity

30 Most Popular YouTube Channels (Detailed Ranking)

Remember when YouTube was just a place for random cat videos and webcam confessionals? Those days are long gone. The platform has transformed into a global entertainment powerhouse where the most popular YouTube channels have subscriber counts larger than most countries' populations.

by: Billboard

Wet Leg Plot U.S. Return With New York City and Los Angeles Shows

British indie-rock duo Wet Leg are teasing a full-scale return, plotting their launch with a pair of upcoming U.S. dates. The group - which was formed in 2019 by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers - announced their live return via a post on social media on Wednesday (March 19).

by: Insider

A big threat to the gambling world was on full display at one of the industry's top conferences

Next.io New York Summit featured leaders in the online gambling space, talking about topics like AI, prediction markets, crypto, tariffs, and more.

by: Variety

Asia's Animation Revolution Drives Upbeat Outlook

The animation industry in Asia has expanded significantly in recent years and has a key role to play in boosting the entertainment sector.

by: Mediaite

Bill Burr Warns The View That Elon Musk and the Nerds Who 'Don't Know How to Talk to Hot Women' Are Taking Over the World

Bill Burr continued trashing Elon Musk and raising alarm about the rise of "nerds" on his current media tour promoting his Broadway debut and comedy special. The post Bill Burr Warns The View That Elon Musk and the Nerds Who 'Don't Know How to Talk to Hot Women' Are Taking Over the World first appeared on Mediaite.

by: Enstarz

Are Meghan Markle and Gwyneth Paltrow Feuding? Actress' Latest 'Attempt' Remark Fuels Clash Rumors

Social media is buzzing with rumors of a potential feud between Gwyneth Paltrow and Meghan Markle following the release of Markle's new Netflix show, "With Love, Meghan."

by: briefly

Tbo Touch Drops Sons at School in Sydney Australia, SA Impressed: "He Is Such an Inspiration"

South African radio personality Tbo Touch is trending on social media after sharing a video while dropping his sons at school in Sydney, Australia.

by: Movieguide

How YouTube Plans to Makes Strides in Children's Entertainment

After being criticized for offering kids loads of low-quality content, YouTube is partnering with the companies behind

by: Firstpost

IPL growth story: Unpredictability, unparalleled entertainment, and big bucks have made it the crown jewel of world cricket

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has transformed into the crown jewel of world cricket, thanks to its unpredictability, unparalleled entertainment and substantial financial rewards. Since its inception,

by: Moneycontrol

RJ Mahvash shares cryptic caption as Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma's divorce finalises: Jhut, lalach, aur fareb se...

RJ Mahvash's cryptic Instagram post fuels speculation about her relationship with Yuzvendra Chahal amid his divorce proceedings.

by: AOL

Tina Knowles Defends Her Family After Kanye West's Tweets About Beyonce and Jay-Z's Children

Tina Knowles is coming to her family's defense. Beyoncé's mom shared a pointed message via Instagram on Wednesday, March 19, after her grandchildren, Sir and Rumi Carter, were the subject of a social media tirade by Kanye West.

by: spot

Troubled Cinema Release: "Snow White" and the Seven Doubts

The theatrical release of "Snow White" has been long awaited. These are the problems the live-action adaptation of the fairy tale classic had to face.

by: briefly

Actor Wright Ngubeni Opens Up About His Character Botsotso on 'Scandal!'

South African talented actor Wright Ngubeni recently opened up about his new character on 'Scandal!' Botsotso exclusively with Briefly News during a set visit.

by: pinkvilla

Shinhwa's Eric, actress Na Hye Mi welcome second son; agency updates on mother and baby...

Shinhwa's Eric and actress Na Hye Mi have welcomed their second son. Both mother and baby are healthy, and the couple expressed their gratitude as they embrace life as a family of four. Read more!

by: pinkvilla

Shinhwa's Eric, actress Na Hye Mi welcome second son; agency updates on mother and baby's health

Shinhwa's Eric and actress Na Hye Mi have welcomed their second son. Both mother and baby are healthy, and the couple expressed their gratitude as they embrace life as a family of four. Read more!

by: pinkvilla

Did Aubrey Plaza and Late Husband Jeff Baena Get Separated Before His Death? Reports Reveal THIS

Aubrey Plaza's husband, Jeff Baena, passed away in January. Ahead of the latter's tragic death, the actress and Baena were living separately. Scroll down to read the details.

Podcast Fandom is Growing and Deepening Through Multiplatform Activity

Podcast fandom is growing and deepening among the most active listeners, according to a white paper from Wondery, ad agency Dentsu and Edison Research.

The article from Variety discusses a study conducted by Wondery, Amazon's podcast network, in collaboration with Edison Research, which reveals that podcast fandom is not only growing but also deepening. The study, titled "The Power of Podcast Fandom," found that podcast listeners are increasingly engaging with their favorite shows through various platforms, including social media, live events, and merchandise. Key findings include that 43% of weekly podcast listeners consider themselves fans of at least one podcast, and these fans are more likely to engage in activities like attending live recordings or buying podcast-related products. The research also highlights that podcast fandom leads to higher listener loyalty, with fans being more likely to listen to every episode, recommend the podcast to others, and even pay for premium content. This deepening engagement suggests that podcasts are becoming a significant part of cultural consumption, similar to other forms of media like TV shows or music.

Read the Full Variety Article at:
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/podcast-fandom-growing-deepening-study-wondery-1236342321/