Thu, March 27, 2025

by: Newsweek

Adam Silver Offers Massive Hint About Sonics Potential Return to NBA

Future Hall of Fame guard Dennis Johnson was named Finals MVP for his efforts in the SuperSonics' 1979 championship run. Seven-team All-Star Jack Sikma was the other Hall of Famer on that club, which also boasted two-time All-Star guard Gus Williams.

by: tyla

Controversy surrounding Rachel Zegler and Snow White explained

Following the ethnicity-oriented criticism, Zegler set tongues wagging when she hit out at movie bosses who worked on the original 1937 cartoon. Interviewed on the red carpet of Disney's D23 Expo in 2022, she also took aim at the way the animated flick has aged.

by: AOL

Fyre Festival 2 is still on, Billy McFarland says. How he plans to lock down lodging and musical artists.

The original Fyre Festival in 2017, promoted by influencers including Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid, promised luxury accommodations and a stacked musical lineup in the Bahamas. What guests received instead were disaster relief tents, cheese sandwiches, no artists and mass chaos.

by: MSN

Trailer for movie filmed in Sacramento and starring Leonardo DiCaprio released

The film also stars Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn. Sacramento's Film and Media Office said over the 16 days of filming, production spent $5.3 million locally. This included nearly 3,800 hotels, 172 local hires and 758 days worked by the ...

by: Parade

Eva Longoria Says Son 'Just Discovered' Kelly Clarkson and Fans Adore the Singer's Response

Actress and producer Eva Longoria shared a sweet story about her 6-year-old son Santiago while visiting The Kelly Clarkson Show. While chatting with host Kelly Clarkson, Longoria declared her son "a citizen of the world" and said that he's "so into music,

by: Movieguide

Did You Know Gen Z Prefers Social Media Content Over Traditional TV?

Gen Z consumers prefer social media content creators over traditional television. They were turned off to streaming by subscription prices.

by: Vibe

Mary J. Blige's First-Ever Show At Madison Square Garden Will Be Livestreamed For The Rest Of Us

Mary J. Blige is set to make herstory when she headlines Madison Square Garden for the first time in her already illustrious career. The sold-out April 10 show will be a monumental homecoming for the Bronx native— and now fans from around the world will be able to experience it live.

by: Queerty

Rep. Robert Garcia roasts GOP, asks if Bert & Ernie are part of "extreme homosexual agenda"

Thankfully, Rep. Robert Garcia took her to task by using satire to make some points of his own. The gay California Democrat adopted the MAGA cult's McCarthy-esque rhetoric with some sardonic questions for PBS CEO Paula Kerger.

by: ITV

The Queen Visits Trigger Point Set to Mark ITV's 70th Year

The Queen visited the set of ITV drama Trigger Point and attended a reception with ITV stars, and staff working behind the scenes, in the first significant event to mark 70 years since the 1955 launch of ITV.

by: PennLive

Former teen idol singer and actor diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer

Former teen idol singer and actor Bobby Sherman has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, according to his wife. She shared the news on Facebook on Tuesday.

by: Deadline

Patrick Whitesell's New Silver Lake-Backed Fund Buys Stake In Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions

Patrick Whitesell has made his first investment under a just created venture backed by Silver Lake — acquiring a minority stake in Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions. The former executive chairman of Endeavor,

by: spot

Sebastian Bezzel and Simon Schwarz get back in their RV

T he "Eberhofer" stars and longtime friends Sebastian Bezzel (53) and Simon Schwarz (54) are about to embark on another discovery journey through Bavaria for new episodes of "Die

by: Wired

Nintendo Is Changing the Way Digital Games Work

During its Nintendo Direct event Thursday, the company revealed "Virtual Game Cards," which will allow players to share games or play across multiple systems. It also teased "Metroid Prime 4: Beyond."

by: Axios

Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions raises series B from Patrick Whitesell and Silver Lake

Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions has raised a new financing round from former Endeavor executive chairman Patrick Whitesell, who is leading a new, yet-to-be named sports, media and entertainment investment platform with private equity giant Silver Lake.

by: UPI

BBC's 'Backlash' to examine aftermath of George Floyd's murder

The Murder of George Floyd," which will explore the murder of Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020 and the protests that followed.

by: Oneindia

L2: Empuraan Full HD Leaked Online! Available for Free Download on Tamilrockers, Movierulz And Telegram

L2 Empuraan, starring Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Tovino Thomas, has been leaked online. The full movie is available for download on sites like Tamilrockers, Filmyzilla, and Telegram in HD, 1080p,

by: WYTV

Ribs-N-Rock Festival 2025 entertainment lineup

Ribs and rock lovers will unite again this summer for the annual Ribs-N-Rock Festival. This year's festival returns to the DeBartolo Commons at the Southern Park Mall from June 19-21. The dates mark a change from the usual four-day event,

by: TechRadar

Nintendo Direct live build-up: no Switch 2, but these are our predictions for what we could see

Nintendo announced a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Direct back when it first revealed the console. This is set to occur on April 2, so it makes sense to keep details about

by: Firstpost

'Bandish Bandits' fame Shreya Chaudhry Takes a Trip Down Memory Lane on World Theatre Day

Her recent projects, Bandish Bandits 2 and The Mehta Boys, have garnered praises for her nuanced performances in both roles

by: Polygon

Daredevil: Born Again has my favorite supervillain battle: The Kingpin vs. the 0.1%

Born Again episodes this week, the first one, "With Interest," stands out as a great one-and-done superhero adventure that displays the pros of an interconnected setting and none of the cons. But episode 6,

by: Newspoint

"Her daughter too..." Salman's jibe on Kangana who raised a hue and cry on nepotism! Jokingly ended thea debate..

Salman Khan is busy promoting Sikandar these days. The film will be released in theatres on 30 March 2025. Before this, Salman Khan answered all the questions of the press at an event. Where he reacted on security,

by: TooFab

Malcolm In the Middle Revival Cast Revealed: See Who's Back and Who Was Recast!

The full cast for the Disney+ revival has been confirmed, with one character getting recast, while more info about the youngest children -- one of whom is non-binary -- is revealed.

by: GhanaWeb

How Ghanaian comedians are leveraging social media to push their craft

The emergence of social media has given comedy in Ghana a new direction over the past few years. The days when comedians had to solely rely on traditional media and live performances for their jokes to be heard are long gone.

by: Glamsham

Salman Khan's shocking confession! Why he'll never work with Ananya Panday and Janhvi Kapoor

As Salman Khan gears up for the release of his much-awaited film Sikandar, much of the buzz surrounding the movie has focused on the 30-year age gap between him and his co-star, Rashmika Mandanna. The 59-year-old actor will be seen romancing the 28-year-old actress,

by: Yen

2Face's Ex-wife Annie Macaulay Makes Return To Social Media After Long Hiatus: "New Beginnings"

Annie Macaulay has returned to social media after her divorce from Nigerian singer 2Face Idibia, deleting all her Instagram posts for a fresh start.

by: Variety

Digital Surges Ahead as India's Media and Entertainment Sector Hits $29 Billion, Annual FICCI-EY Report Reveals

Titled 'Shape the Future: Indian Media and Entertainment is Scripting a New Story,' the report reveals that digital media overtook television for the first time, becoming the industry's largest segment and accounting for 32% of total revenue, ending a two-decade reign by TV.

by: Mint

Digital media dethrones TV from its 25-year reign in India

In 2024, digital media for the first time surpassed television as the largest segment in India's media and entertainment industry.

by: Reuters

Thai cabinet approves draft law for casinos, with limits for local gamblers

Thailand's cabinet on Thursday approved a draft law for casinos and entertainment complexes, as the government looks to attract more tourists and build a major gaming industry.

by: Moneycontrol

Falling subscriptions, slowdown in animation, VFX taper entertainment sector's growth in 2024

In 2024, digital media overtook television to become the largest segment within the media and entertainment sector.

by: Sportskeeda

Nick Aldis to step down from WWE role and get replaced by former SmackDown General Manager? Exploring potential return

Nick Aldis is the current General Manager of WWE SmackDown. The National Treasure has been working as a strong authority figure since his arrival in the Stamford-based promotion.

by: pinkvilla

Did Sydney Sweeney Call Off Her Wedding With Jonathan Davino Amid Breakup Rumors? Here'...

Sydney Sweeney called off her wedding with Jonathan Davino days after the rumors of the duo breaking up. The reports claim that the big step by the actress comes amid a major issue.

by: People

How Social Media Star Mikayla Nogueira Turned 'an Itch to Do Something Bigger' into a Skin Prep Line (Exclusive)

TikTok star Mikayla Nogueira has partnered with beauty entrepreneur Ani Hadjinian to launch Point of View Beauty, a five-product skin prep line.

by: cnbctv18

L2 Empuraan review: Fans call Mohanlal's magnum opus 'engaging' and 'visually stunning'; Bengaluru college declares holiday

First Review #L2Empuraan : One of the Best Political Thriller ever made in South India. #Mohanlal & #PrithvirakSukumaran ( As Actor & Director) Stole the Show all the way. Engaging Screenplay with Climax is the USP of film. Best Eid Gift for South Indian Fans !

by: MyArkLaMiss

Midday Ark-La-Miss News Update: March 26, 2025

Here's your Midday Ark-La-Miss Update for Thursday, March 26, 2025. Watch NBC's new midday newscast "NBC News Daily" on weekdays from 1 PM to 2 PM central time for national and world news, as well as your full local forecast and top stories across the Ark-La-Miss.

by: Yahoo

'Anora' Gets a Criterion Collection Release: Here's Where to Pre-Order the Academy Award-Winning Film Online

After winning five Academy Awards this year, including best picture, best director for Sean Baker, best actress for Mikey Madison, and others, "Anora" gets a new physical media release from the Criterion Collection.

by: WVLT

Cincinnati Reds games to air on WBXX/CW Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Gray Media and the Tennessee Valley Sports Entertainment Network are bringing the Reds to East Tennessee! This season, a selection of Cincinnati Reds regular season matchups will air on WBXX, also known as The CW Knoxville. The first game slated to air is on Thursday, March 27 against the San Francisco Giants at 3 p.m.

by: Billboard

Children of Dean and Gene Ween Announce Live Performance: 'We Are Not Ween'

The respective children of Dean Ween (aka Mickey Melchiondo) and Gene Ween (aka Aaron Freeman) are set to perform together this weekend, but make no mistake, the duo are adamant they "are not Ween." The performance was announced on social media on Tuesday (March 26) by Michael Melchiondo,
Wed, March 26, 2025

by: Variety

Social Media Influencers Kyle Thomas, Jacob Sartorius, Benji Krol Star in 'A Day for Losers' From 'Numbered Lives' Director J.G. Clarke (EXCLUSIVE)

Jacob Sartorius (The Loneliest Boy in the World) and Benji Krol are set to star in "A Day for Losers," a high school comedy written and directed by Australian filmmaker J.G. Clarke ("Numbered Lives").

by: Billboard

Ovy on the Drums on Colombian Stars, W Sound and Being the No. 1 Latin Producer on Spotify

The hitmaker behind "TQG," "Provenza" and dozens of other hits spoke about his achievements and how he is preparing for future conquests.

by: BBC

Twitter: Breaking the Bird reveals the insider story of the social media site in new documentary for BBC iPlayer and BBC Two

A new documentary for BBC Two and iPlayer will go inside the creation of a once-radical, groundbreaking tech startup in Twitter: Breaking the Bird. From Candle True Stories and Bitachon365 in association with CNN Original Series,

by: MSN

A Deep Dive on Clara Bow and All Her Connections to Taylor Swift

Nicole then noted that Taylor is a modern day It Girl, saying, "I think Clara Bow would feel the same kinship and protectiveness over someone who's of the same level of fame as her in dealing with the media and how heavy the crown is to carry."

by: Newsweek

Tim McGraw Shares Rare Glimpse of Faith Hill Amid Her Lengthy Social Media Absence

McGraw's new photo of his wife comes months after the 'This Kiss' icon deactivated her Instagram account for unknown reasons.

by: TheWrap

'Yellowstone' Spinoff Starring Luke Grimes Eyed at CBS

CBS is considering expanding the world of "Yellowstone," according to media reports. The network is eyeing a procedural set in this universe starring Luke Grimes, who previously starred in the Paramount Network hit as Beth's brother Kayce. This is in addition to the spinoff starring Kelly Reilly's Beth Dutton and Cole Hauser's Rip Wheeler.

by: pinkvilla

When Chunky Panday revealed social media trolling 'was very upsetting and disturbing' for Ananya Panday and his family

Veteran actor Chunky Panday, who has entertained audiences with a variety of memorable roles over his three-decade-long career, once spoke about his daughter Ananya Panday's career in Bollywood and also talked about her getting trolled and receiving hate online,

by: People

How Social Media Star Mikayla Nogueira Turned 'an Itch to Do Something Bigger' into a Skincare Line (Exclusive)

TikTok star Mikayla Nogueira has partnered with beauty entrepreneur Ani Hadjinian to launch Point of View Beauty, a five-product skincare line.

by: Polygon

Marvel Studios' mysterious livestream may be revealing Avengers: Doomsday cast

If the current pace continues, and the primary cast is as sprawling as it was for previous Avengers movies, we can expect this livestream to continue for at least three or four more hours, with fans mostly waiting to see whether supposedly retired MCU players like Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson have been lured back into the game.

by: Metro

TikTok star Joshua Blackledge dies suddenly aged 16

Joshua Blackledge, a 16-year-old TikToker, has suddenly died, with his family and friends paying tribute. An obituary has revealed that the influencer died on March 18, at his home in Newport, North Carolina,

by: Yahoo

Selena Gomez Says Social Media Has Made Her "A Tad Bitter": "Everyone Just Has Something To Say"

Selena Gomez is opening up about a harsh reality in the social media world and notes that women face much more severe criticism online. In a new interview, the Only Murders in the Building star revealed how she feels about the negative comments she reads of herself for her physical appearance.

How Ghanaian comedians are leveraging social media to push their craft

The emergence of social media has given comedy in Ghana a new direction over the past few years. The days when comedians had to solely rely on traditional media and live performances for their jokes to be heard are long gone.

The article from GhanaWeb discusses how Ghanaian comedians are increasingly using social media platforms to enhance their visibility and expand their audience reach. Comedians like DKB, OB Amponsah, and others are leveraging platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to share their content, engage with fans, and monetize their comedy through ads, sponsorships, and direct fan support. The piece highlights the shift from traditional comedy shows to digital spaces, where comedians can bypass conventional media gatekeepers, directly connect with their audience, and explore new forms of comedy like skits and stand-up routines tailored for online consumption. This digital pivot not only helps in building personal brands but also in creating a sustainable income stream through various online monetization strategies.

Read the Full GhanaWeb Article at:
https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/How-Ghanaian-comedians-are-leveraging-social-media-to-push-their-craft-1977432