Tue, March 25, 2025

by: Parents

What Parents Need to Know about Fanfiction, the Pop Culture Phenomenon Teens Love

If you're a parent of a teenager who loves to read, there's a good chance they have probably come across fanfiction. They can't get it at the library or the bookstore, but these sometimes book-length pieces of fiction are an increasingly popular way for young people to consume literature.

by: briefly

Lasizwe sets the record straight on Phelo Bala dating rumours: "I didn't do anything with him"

Lasizwe has gotten candid about the rumours that he dated Moshe Ndoki's ex-boyfriend Phelo Bala. The media personality revealed the claims were not true.

by: Axios

The media platforms that just won't die

Napster on Tuesday was acquired in a $207 million deal by Infinite Reality, a VC-backed metaverse unicorn. Why it matters: Brand equity sometimes outlives the underlying business of internet platforms that were once popular with young users.

by: Yahoo

Ad-Supported Streaming Tiers Gain Traction, FAST Fascinates Gen Z And Millennial Viewers - Study

As streaming prices keep climbing, more subscribers are willing to opt into advertising to keep a lid on costs. Today, 54% of SVOD subscribers have at least one ad-supported tier of a paid service, up from 46% last year.

by: Deadline

Ad-Supported Streaming Tiers Gain Traction, FAST Fascinates Gen Z And Millennial Viewers, Study Finds

As prices keep climbing, 54% of SVOD subscribers have at least one ad-supported tier of a paid service, up from 46% last year, a new Deloitte study found.

by: WalesOnline

Meghan addresses 'sleepless nights' and says 'lessons learned' in new podcast

Meghan Markle is set to launch her latest podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, offering a candid look at the realities of building a business. Teaming up with Lemonada Media, the Duchess of Sussex will share her own experiences with As ever - which is her newly rebranded lifestyle venture while swapping stories with fellow female founders.

by: Indy100

Irish TikToker Garron Noone returns to social media and responds to immigration video backlash

Garron Noone has returned to social media after facing a backlash. Noone had previously taken a hiatus following reaction to a video he made in response to Conor McGregor's controversial recent White House visit.

by: tyla

White Lotus star Sam Nivola admits he broke very strict rule after signing NDA

The White Lotus star Sam Nivola has admitted that he broke very strict rule after signing an NDA before appearing on the hit HBO series

by: Billboard

'Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words,' 'The Voice' & More to Be Honored at 2025 Gracie Awards

In Her Words,' 'The Voice' and 'The Daily Show' are among the music and entertainment-leaning winners of the 2025 Gracie Awards

by: EssentiallySports

$173.8M Payout Handed to UFC Owner Ari Emanuel as Dana White Aims for NFL-Like TV Deal

Ari Emanuel has always played the long game, and his latest move exemplifies why he is one of the most dominant personalities in combat sports. The post $173.8M Payout Handed to UFC Owner Ari Emanuel as Dana White Aims for NFL-Like TV Deal appeared first on EssentiallySports.

by: Reuters

Brisbane to build main stadium on parkland for 2032 Summer Games

A new Olympic stadium to host the ceremonies and athletics at the 2032 Summer Games will be built in an inner city Brisbane park, Queensland State Premier David Crisafulli announced on Tuesday as he unveiled the third venue plan for the Games.

by: Newsweek

Meghan Markle Drops Podcast Trailer Teasing Relationship Gossip

Meghan Markle told one guest "are you saying you're not single now?" in the trailer for 'Confessions of a Female Founder.'

by: CNN

E1 Series: Why Will Smith, Tom Brady, LeBron James and other stars are running futuristic racing boat teams

In Brady, Nadal, Virat Kohli, Didier Drogba and LeBron James - who launched a team ahead of the 2025 season - E1's ownership roster features all-time greats spanning American football, tennis, cricket, soccer and basketball respectively. Add in actor Smith and singer Marc Anthony, and their collective résumé has some impressive highlights.

by: PennLive

Punk rock legend thinks criticism of Trump may have led to denied entry into U.S.

And Gibbs took to social media to talk about it and even theorize on just why that may be. And, he said, he believes his past criticisms of President Donald Trump may have been behind it all. Gibbs revealed they were told that "something had flagged (us) which required my being taking away for questioning.

by: People

I Deleted TikTok as a Full-Time Content Creator and Then Something Unexpected Happened (Exclusive)

In a personal essay for PEOPLE, Abby Howard opens up about how her social media usage was impacting her life on a broader scale. The influencer — known for making videos about young parenthood with her husband Matt and their 'Unplanned Podcast' — decided to delete TikTok off her phone.

by: NDTV

Jennifer Aniston And Pedro Pascal Spark Dating Rumours On Their Cozy Dinner Date Night

Pedro Pascal has previously been associated with Maria Dizzia, Robin Tunney, and Lena Headey of Game Of Thrones fame. While Aniston had married and divorced Brad Pitt, and then was with Justin Theroux.

by: pinkvilla

Prithviraj Sukumaran reacts to the ongoing crisis in Malayalam film industry: 'This whole hue and cry..'

In an exclusive chat with Hindustan Times, L2: Empuraan director Prithviraj Sukumaran addressed the issue, stating that losses are a natural part of the industry. He dismissed concerns about a shutdown, explaining that cinema has never had a year of complete net profit.

by: Newspoint

Salman-Rashmika: Salman Khan broke his silence on romance, then 31 years younger Rashmika Mandana gave strange gestures..

At the trailer launch of Salman Khan's next film 'Sikander', the atmosphere became awkward when someone questioned him about the age difference between him and Rashmika Mandanna. However, Bhaijaan was not perturbed by this.

by: MensXP

Palestinian Director Who Won Oscar Recently Allegedly Attacked & Abducted By Israeli Settlers

Amid the ongoing Gaza war, Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal recently won the Oscars for this documentary feature No Other Land along with the co-directors Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor.

by: Sportcal

Major take-private of Endeavor by Silver Lake finalized

Silver Lake has said the deal is "the largest private equity sponsor public-to-private investment ... in over a decade."

by: Variety

'Hangry Petz' Animated Series Coming From Toonz, Jay@Play Partnership (EXCLUSIVE)

Toonz Media Group has partnered with toy manufacturer Jay@Play to develop "Hangry Petz," a new CGI-animated series created exclusively for digital platforms. The project will consist of 26 three-minute episodes featuring characters inspired by Jay@Play's successful stuffed toy line,

by: Firstpost

Is Hardik Pandya's viral video confirming Yuzvendra Chahal-RJ Mahvash's relationship AI-generated? Here's the truth

A video of Hardik Pandya confirming Yuzi and Mahvash's relationship surfaced on the internet, where he thanked the latter for bringing happiness to Chahal's life

by: Glamsham

Amy Jackson and Ed Westwick's baby joy! Actress shares heartwarming first photos and reveals baby's name

British actor Amy Jackson and Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick have recently welcomed their first child together, a baby boy named Oscar Alexander Westwick. The couple, who had been dating since 2022, shared the exciting news with fans on social media,

by: Enstarz

Will Smith Accused of Faking Tears During Emotional Uncle Phil Tribute: 'Sorry, This Trick Won't Work'

Will Smith emotionally performed at the House of Blues for his "Based on a True Story" tour, coinciding with his first album in two decades.

by: Moneycontrol

From Kunal Kamra to Ranveer Allahbadia: Stand-Up comics and their controversial moments

Kunal Kamra's latest video targeting Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has added to his long history of controversial comments and run-ins with political leaders.

by: onmanorama

'Officer on Duty' promotes violence, should be restricted on OTT, says Dr C J John

According to Dr John, 'Officer on Duty' is an anti-social film that weaves highly unrealistic revenge and crime narratives into an equally.Dr C J John, officer on duty, Dr C J John slams officer movie,

by: BBC

BBC releases first look at new darkly comic drama Just Act Normal

Kaydrah Walker-Wilkie (Tanika) and Akins Subair (Tionne) lead the cast and appear alongside Sam Buchanan (Dr Feelgood) and Romola Garai (Ms. Jenkins) as well as Ivanno Jeremiah (Leo), Jamelia (Fake Ja
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by: Yahoo

Tiger Woods confirms Vanessa Trump relationship in social media post

Woods expressed his excitement at 'our journey through life together' in a social media post Sunday night confirming his relationship with Vanessa Trump.

by: HuffPost

Tiger Woods Mocked For Absurd Request After Announcing He's Dating Don Jr.'s Ex

Considering the golf legend has about 6.4 million followers on X, people were amused that he asked for "privacy."

by: bolavip

March Madness 2025 mascots: Discover which animal rules the men's tournament

by: AOL

Donald Trump calls George Clooney a 'second-rate movie star' and 'failed political pundit' after the actor defends free press

"We're seeing this idea of using government to scare or fine or use corporations to make journalists smaller," the actor, who plays pioneering journalist Edward R. Murrow on Broadway, said on "60 Minutes.

by: Newsweek

Adam Scott Teases 'Deeply Offensive' Voicemail From Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard

When Severance dropped its Season 2 finale on Friday, March 21, most fans freaked out on social media. Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard? They took their complaints straight to Adam Scott's voicemail.

by: CNN

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's partnership is like a love song, baby

Blanco, the producer of some of the music industry's biggest hits, has a new project out with his lady love, Selena Gomez. Their first joint album, "I Said I Love You First," was released last week and the engaged couple has been making the media rounds - much to the delight of many.

by: TechRadar

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle finally gets PS5 release date and I can't wait to don the fedora and crack the whip

Shared in a post across its social media profiles, the publisher of the game has revealed the much-anticipated PS5 release date with a video featuring a look at the upcoming box art, and presented by Troy Baker in discussion with familiar face Nolan North.

by: EVOKE

Confused by the sinister emojis on the hit Netflix series Adolescence...we have their meaning

Since the Netflix drama Adolescence dropped, it has been on everyone's lips and has given many people an insight into the damaging effects that the internet and social media can have on children. Without giving any spoilers away,

by: fightful

Endeavor Announces Completion of Acquisition by Silver Lake, TKO Valued At $25 Billion

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. & MENLO PARK, Calif.-- (BUSINESS WIRE)--Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. ("Endeavor" or the "Company"), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced the completion of its acquisition by Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing, in partnership with the Endeavor management team and additional investors.

by: Metro

Pete Wicks and Sam Thompson enjoy boozy night out after relationship dramas

The reality TV stars, who host podcast Staying Relevant together, were seen partying the night away at London's Savoy Hotel alongside the likes of Girl Aloud stars Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts as well as Marvin's JLS bandmate Aston Merrygold.

by: TheWrap

AI + Trump Amps Up a New Wave of Fear in Hollywood, Media

OpenAI and Google pleading for "fair use" copyright relief is another inflection point of angst for journalists and creators The post AI + Trump Amps Up a New Wave of Fear in Hollywood, Media appeared first on TheWrap.

by: briefly

Big Zulu posts picture with former President Jacob Zuma, fans react: "The best president in history"

Big Zulu could not hide his excitement after meeting former President Jacob Zuma. The star shared a picture they took together. Fans loved seeing the two together.

by: UPI

Bill Burr, Adam Sandler, Tracey Morgan honor Conan O'Brien at Kennedy Center tribute

Talk-show host, writer and podcaster Conan O'Brien received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Sunday at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

by: Oneindia

From Childhood Friends To Separate Paths: GV Prakash-Saindhavi File For Divorce In Chennai Court

Popular Tamil music composer and actor GV Prakash Kumar and playback singer Saindhavi have officially initiated divorce proceedings. They filed for mutual divorce at the Chennai Family Welfare Court on Monday. They were childhood friends who took their friendship to the next level in 2013 by tying the knot. They have a daughter named Anvi.

by: legit

Legit.ng's Editor-in-Chief Rahaman Abiola Named 2025 Free Trade Fellow by Ominira Initiative

Rahaman's selection as a Free Trade Fellow aligns perfectly with our commitment to factual reporting, insightful analysis, and fostering economic conversations.

by: cnbctv18

Salman Khan's Sikandar trailer out: 'Mind-blowing, speechless, madness' say netizens

Sikandar trailer went viral on social media within minutes of its release and fans couldn't stop lauding Khan for his action-packed fierce return.

by: pinkvilla

Will When Life Gives You Tangerines have sad ending? IU and Park Bo Gum starrer hints at heartbreaking tragedy

When Life Gives You Tangerines nears its emotional finale, with teasers hinting at heartbreak. Will Ae Sun face another devastating loss, or is there hope for a bittersweet ending? Read more!

by: Mint

Alleged rape, child abduction: Rippling founder Prasanna Sankar shares 'heartbreaking' legal disputes with wife

Prasanna Sankar, co-founder of Rippling, is on the run from Tamil Nadu police amid a domestic dispute with serious allegations. He claims his wife retaliated after a settlement disagreement, leading to child custody battles and alleged police harassment.

by: BBC

Glamping site 'a field of nightmares', residents say

A County Antrim glamping site is under investigation by a local council following allegations it has breached planning control.

by: Firstpost

Salman Khan on romancing 31 years younger Rashmika Mandanna in 'Sikandar': 'If she doesn't have a problem...'

Bollywood star Salman Khan on Sunday took a jibe at those who talk about the 31-year age gap between him and his "Sikandar" co-star Rashmika Mandanna, asking if the heroine doesn't have a problem with it, why do social media users. Directed by AR Murugadoss, "Sikandar" is slated to be released in theatres on March 30 on the festival of Eid.

by: IndieWire

Carrie Coon Compares 'The Mother and the Whore' to 'The White Lotus' Inside the Criterion Closet

F or those who follow Carrie Coon on social media, you'll know that she's one of the most vocal advocates in the physical media game, with her husband Tracy Letts owning thousands

The mayor, the scam and the spy accusations: The rise and fall of Alice Guo

Alice Guo, a small-town mayor in the Philippines, has been accused of being a scam boss and even a Chinese spy, after a scam compound was uncovered in her town.

The article from MSN details the rise and fall of Alice Guo, the former mayor of Bamban, Philippines, who was embroiled in a scandal involving a scam and espionage accusations. Guo, who was elected in 2022, faced scrutiny after a raid on a local POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator) hub revealed it was a front for illegal activities, including human trafficking and torture. Investigations into Guo's background uncovered inconsistencies in her citizenship status, with claims that she might be a Chinese national, leading to espionage allegations. Her rapid political ascent, from a relatively unknown figure to mayor, was facilitated by her connections with influential local figures. The situation escalated when she was suspended by the Ombudsman, and her political career crumbled as she faced multiple legal challenges, including a Senate investigation into her citizenship and the operations of the POGO hub. The scandal not only highlighted issues of foreign influence in local politics but also raised questions about the integrity of the electoral process and the oversight of POGO operations in the Philippines.

Read the Full BBC Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/crime/general/the-mayor-the-scam-and-the-spy-accusations-the-rise-and-fall-of-alice-guo/ar-AA1BA3rk