• Thu, March 27, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: People

Duke Says "White Lotus" Used 'Brand Without Permission,' and Went 'Too Far' Putting Jason Isaacs' Character in a Duke T-Shirt

A university spokesperson says the HBO series "does not reflect our values or who we are" Warning: This post contains spoilers from season 3, episode 6 of The White Lotus. Duke University is not happy with its association with one of the most controversial characters in The White Lotus this season - even if the relationship is fictitious.

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: 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: Queerty

Dr. Jon Paul Higgins' 'Black. Fat. Femme' celebrates Black queerness, body positivity, and nonbinary voices

Self-confidence is at the foundation of Dr. Higgins' new book, 'Black. Fat. Femme: Revealing the Power of Visibly Queer Voices in Media and Learning to Love Yourself.'

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: Movieguide

How Gen Z's Streaming Decisions Will Impact Entertainment Industry

As streaming prices rise, many subscribers, particularly Gen Zers and millennials, choose ad-supported tiers to keep their costs down.

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: TechRadar

Nintendo Direct live: no Switch 2, but the show is just minutes away

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: HuffPost

'Pop The Balloon' Was Never Supposed To Make It This Far

On Thursday, Netflix announced plans to roll out a new iteration of the online show hosted by Yvonne Orji, but with a twist. Starting April 10, the streamer will air live episodes — yes, you read that right — of "Pop the Balloon," promising "even higher stakes, fresh twists and celebrity surprises, all unfolding in real time."

by: Yahoo

The New Normal? California Entertainment Industry Work Sees Modest Growth as Production Levels Lag

A new Otis College report indicates that employment is still below its 2022 peak and may not bounce back soon.

by: Variety

TV Academy to Launch First-Ever Festival, 'Televerse,' in August

The Television Academy is getting into the festival business. The org is planning to launch "Televerse," its first-ever TV fest, in August at the JW Marriott at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles. Televerse will take place from August 14 to August 16 — right before final-round Emmy voting takes place starting August 18.

by: BGR

ChatGPT's Studio Ghibli-style images spark fierce debate: 'F*** these people.'

ChatGPT's new ability to generate Studio Ghibli-style images has sparked outrage, with artists and fans accusing OpenAI of plagiarism.

by: pinkvilla

Ananya Panday has cutest reaction to rumored BF Walker Blanco's post and we can't stop gushing over them; don't miss Rysa's comment

Bollywood actress Ananya Panday is one of the most celebrated actress of the industry. She is not just known for her acting chops but also for being quite active on social media. Lately, she's been making waves for her rumored relationship with Walker Blanco.

by: Deadline

Lisa Rinna Blames Fans For 'Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills' Exit: "They Villainized Me"

Lisa Rinna blames The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills viewers for her exit after feeling like they turned on her. After eight seasons on the show, Rinna left the Bravo reality series in 2023. Although she was a fan favorite when she joined because she held her co-stars accountable,

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: Yahoo

Country music legend announces performance at Ohio State Fair

The Ohio State Fair will welcome country music fans, '80s music lovers, and Swifties alike. Trace Adkins was added to the concert lineup as well as two free shows in an announcement made on social media Wednesday.

by: Variety

'House of David' Screening Highlights TV and Film's Role in Shaping Perceptions of Faith and Spirituality: 'The Culture Needs This Right Now'

The spirit of Murrow's vision for the medium was reflected in the conversation held this week at Bel Air Church, which hosted a dinner and screening event for an episode of the Amazon Prime Video series "House of David.

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: Deadline

Willa Fitzgerald Sets Walden Media's Cold War Thriller 'Billion Dollar Spy' Opposite Russell Crowe & Harry Lawtey

EXCLUSIVE: Strange Darling's Willa Fitzgerald is starring opposite Russell Crowe and Harry Lawtey in Walden Media's Cold War thriller Billion Dollar Spy, we can tell you first. Fitzgerald will play Mae Lenihan,

by: Deadline

Artistic Freedom Or Creative Chaos? Visions Of AI's Impact On Film & TV Laid Out At Series Mania

Erik Barmack captured the mood of the drama business, in Europe at least, when it comes to artificial intelligence in a Series Mania session about the future of AI. The founder of Wild Sheep Content and former Netflix exec set out a hypothetical dystopian future in which AI churns out an endless stream of short

by: Variety

Why Taylor Tomlinson and Other Young Late-Night Hosts Choose Creator Economy Over TV

One of the most coveted jobs in television is quickly becoming one of the hardest to keep filled. Taylor Tomlinson is the latest participant in a lengthening parade of comics and talk-show hosts who have decided that a perch in late-night TV is just not for them.

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,
  • Fri, March 28, 2025

by: pinkvilla

Ananya Panday has cutest reaction to rumored BF Walker Blanco's post and we can't stop ...

Walker Blanco recently shared a post on Instagram and his rumored girlfriend Ananya Panday had the sweetest reaction! Adding to the buzz, her sister Rysa Panday also dropped a comment. Take a look!

by: MovieWeb

Netflix Hit 'Adolescence' Gets Promising Season 2 Update From Creator

Since its debut on Netflix on March 13, Adolescence has been the talk of social media thanks to its timely subject matter and unique filming structure. Now, creator Stephen Graham and his wife/producing partner,

by: AAP

Explicit Kyle and Jackie O show 'beyond the bounds'

Radio stars Kyle and Jackie O breached decency rules in airing graphic content about her rumoured sex life, the media watchdog has found.

by: Essence

Cynthia Erivo And Doechii Win Big At The 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards

Founded in 1985, GLAAD is a non-profit organization focused on LGBTQ advocacy and cultural change. The GLAAD Media Awards honor media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues.

by: Pedestrian

Ariana Grande's Spicy New Song Spills On Wicked, Ethan Slater *And* Her Ex Husband

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by: Glamsham

Tejasswi Prakash and Vikas Khanna left in tears! What made them cry on Celebrity Masterchef?

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by: InspireMore

Taylor Swift Breaks 3-Month Social Media Hiatus

A fter trotting around the globe with the highest-grossing tour of all time, Taylor Swift earned herself some time off. And she's taken that break seriously. During his Super Bowl

by: PennLive

Country music star needed rabies shots after finding creature in toilet

The 35-year-old country music star recently revealed on TikTok that she was shocked when she sat down to use the toilet and found a bat hiding in the bowl. Whitters said she had to have five rabies shots.

by: collider

"I Was So Surprised and Shocked": Shohreh Aghdashloo on How Devoted 'Expanse' Fans Manifested Her Casting in 'The Wheel of Time' Season 3

The Wheel of Time's Shohreh Aghdashloo discusses joining the show for Season 3, why she loves Elaida's flaws, and facing off with Sophie Okonedo.

by: Yen

Osebo Recounts Starting His Popular Boutique With Only 5 Pairs Of Shoes And 10 Jeans

Osebo, the fashion designer has shared with Ghanaians how he started his popular boutique and grew it into the famous fashion designer it is too.

by: Salon

The media learned all the wrong lessons from 2024

At The Guardian, Rebecca Solnit indicted the American news media for its failures during the 2024 election:

by: Moneycontrol

Ananya Panday to play lawyer with Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan in Kesari Chapter 2, see first look here

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by: PennLive

Rapper who appeared with Trump at rally gets prison for attempted murder

Sheff G, a rapper perhaps best known for his appearance alongside Donald Trump at a campaign rally last year, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder, according to multiple reports.

by: Moneycontrol

Jannat Zubair is all set to celebrate Eid 2025 with grace and glam

As Eid 2025 nears, Jannat Zubair stuns fans with a serene Instagram post, dressed in a satin mauve hijab, captioned "Alvida Jumma Mubarak," spreading festive vibes and spiritual reflection.

by: People

See PEOPLE's Exclusive Photos From the GLAAD Media Awards 2025 - Including Maren Morris, Lil Nas X & More

PEOPLE's exclusive photos show inside the 2025 GLAAD Media Awards, which was held at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Thursday, March 27. The annual event honored a talented group of creators who have made noteworthy contributions to the LGBTQ+ community.

by: Variety

'Agatha All Along,' 'Baby Reindeer' and Cynthia Erivo Win Top Prizes at 2025 GLAAD Media Awards

Agatha All Along," "Baby Reindeer," "Hacks," Doechii and Cynthia Erivo were among the top winners at the 36th annual GLAAD Media Awards. In an evening that focused on queer celebration amid the volatile political climate in the country,

by: Variety

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Headline Mumbai's WAVES 2025 Summit as India Stakes Claim in Global Entertainment Arena

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will personally spearhead the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) in Mumbai.

by: Variety

Indian Premier League 2025 Launch on JioStar Smashes Viewership Records

Indian media powerhouse JioStar is celebrating a jaw-dropping victory of its own after the opening weekend of cricket's Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 shattered viewership records across both digital and traditional platforms.

by: Yahoo

'Hacks,' 'Heartstopper' among 2025 GLAAD Media Awards winners: See the complete list

Hacks and Heartstopper just picked up major hardware at the 2025 GLAAD Media Awards. The 36th annual event took place on March 27 in Los Angeles, with the winners being announced in 33 categories including film and television.

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.
Peyton Manning's media company, Omaha Productions, has successfully raised a Series B funding round led by Patrick Whitesell, Executive Chairman of Endeavor, and Silver Lake, a global technology investment firm. This investment aims to support the expansion of Omaha Productions, which has already made a significant impact in sports entertainment through projects like the Emmy-winning "Peyton's Places" and "Eli's Places" on ESPN+, as well as the popular "Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli." The company, co-founded by Manning and Jamie Horowitz, focuses on creating content that blends sports with entertainment, leveraging Manning's extensive network and experience in the NFL. The funding will help in scaling up operations and exploring new content opportunities, further solidifying Omaha Productions' position in the sports media landscape.

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