Paramount Global has taken massive hit to earnings, booking a nearly $6 billion write-down as part of its second-quarter earnings, a day after Warner Bros. Discovery reported an even bigger charge. Both impairment charges to bring each to bring their carrying value for linear television assets into line with what they’re likely worth now –
Paramount Global Co-CEO Chris McCarthy confirmed the long-expected layoffs hitting the company, saying the media company plans to cut its U.S.-based workforce by about 15%. Speaking on the company’s second-quarter earnings call, the exec said marketing and communications would be one of two areas to be targeted in the reductions. The other will be support
Update, 2:35 PM: The Eyes of Tammy Faye actor Gabriel Olds is looking at a life sentence if found guilty of raping three women, LA District Attorney George Gascón said today. Arrested by the LAPD on August 7, the 52-year-old actor is scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon out at the Airport Courthouse. The DA’s
The Paramount Global-Skydance merger is on track to close in the first half of 2025 and “in the meantime, the Skydance and Redbird teams support our strategic plan and we are continuing to operate business as usual,” said Chris McCarthy — who runs Paramount with Brian Robbins and George Cheeks — on a call after
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains plot details for Deadpool & Wolverine. Ryan Reynolds opened up about having a conversation with Nicolas Cage to reprise his Ghost Rider role for Deadpool & Wolverine. The latest Marvel Studios film is an homage to the superhero characters from 20th Century Fox. Deadpool & Wolverine featured cameos from Jennifer Garner’s Elektra and Wesley
Continuing its recent spate of announcements cementing leadership positions across all facets of AMPAS, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Thursday revealed its newly elected 2024-2025 Academy Foundation board members and officers. Those elected include AMPAS officers president Janet Yang and vice president Donna Gigliotti. Howard Berger has been named president of
Starz and BBC Studios’ BritBox will come together on a new bundle next quarter as streamers big and small continue to pair up, said Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer. Starz’ strong core demos “make it a bundling partner of choice,” he added on a call after the company reported earnings for the June quarter. The combination
News Elucid Announces New Album, Shares Song Featuring billy woods: Listen “Instant Transfer” leads the Armand Hammer rapper’s third solo studio album, Revelator By Matthew Strauss August 7, 2024 Facebook X Elucid, photo by Alexander Richter Facebook X Elucid has announced a new album, Revelator, and it’s out on October 11 via Fat Possum. The
News Regional Justice Center Announce New Album Freedom, Sweet Freedom, Share Songs: Listen Led by Militarie Gun’s Ian Shelton, the powerviolence band now features his younger brother Max and Twitching Tongues’ Taylor Young By Nina Corcoran August 7, 2024 Facebook X Regional Justice Center, photo by Taylor Jones Facebook X Regional Justice Center, the powerviolence
News Watch Bon Iver Perform at Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Rally in Wisconsin Alongside “Flume” and “Towers,” the set included a cover of the Civil War song “The Battle Cry of Freedom” By Nina Corcoran August 7, 2024 Facebook X Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) Facebook X Today, Bon Iver performed at
News Taylor Swift Cancels Vienna Eras Tour Concerts After Police Arrest Terrorist Attack Suspects Nearly 200,000 people were expected to attend the three Austrian shows By Matthew Strauss August 7, 2024 Facebook X Taylor Swift, July 2024 (Thomas Niedermueller/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management) Facebook X Taylor Swift has canceled her three Eras Tour shows
News The Smile Share Video for New Song “Don’t Get Me Started”: Watch Aphex Twin collaborator Weirdcore directs a visual for the band’s first song since Wall of Eyes By Jazz Monroe August 8, 2024 Facebook X The Smile, photo by Frank Lebon Facebook X The Smile are back with their first song since January’s
News Joni Mitchell Announces New Box Set Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980) The fourth installment of the singer-songwriter’s archival series covers the the era that saw her release Hejira, Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter, Mingus, and Shadows and Light By Matthew Strauss August 8, 2024 Facebook X Joni Mitchell, May 1978 (Henry Diltz) Facebook
News Finneas Announces New Album For Cryin’ Out Loud!, Shares Video: Watch Billie Eilish’s older brother and go-to producer will release his second solo studio LP in October By Matthew Strauss August 8, 2024 Facebook X Finneas, photo by Muriel Margaret Facebook X Finneas, Billie Eilish’s older brother and go-to producer, has announced his second
News PnB Rock’s Suspected Killer’s Father Found Guilty of Felony Murder A Los Angeles County jury also found the man, Freddie Lee Trone, guilty of two counts of robbery and one count of conspiracy to commit robbery By Nina Corcoran August 8, 2024 Facebook X PnB Rock, photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Facebook X A
News Leon Bridges Announces Album, Shares Video for New Song “Peaceful Place”: Watch The Texas soul singer will issue Leon, via Columbia, in the autumn By Matthew Strauss August 8, 2024 Facebook X Leon Bridges, photo by Jack Bool Facebook X Leon Bridges is back soon with a new album. Leon, the follow-up to 2021’s
News Katy Perry Shares Video for New Song “Lifetimes”: Watch The second single from new album 143, following “Woman’s World” By Matthew Strauss August 8, 2024 Facebook X Katy Perry, photo by Aidan Cullen Facebook X Katy Perry is back again. Following last month’s “Woman’s World,” the pop singer has unleashed the new single “Lifetimes.”
Netflix’s Love Is Blind UK is finally here — and so far, it’s honestly everything we could have hoped it would be. The British show has all of the hallmarks of the American original and the countless international spin-offs. Don’t worry, the golden goblets, windowless pods, and cringe-worthy proposal poems are all still prominent features
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If I’m being honest, I can be quite difficult when it comes to perfume. Sometimes I don’t wear perfume at all for weeks, then I go through a phase where I can’t go anywhere without it. Either way, I only own five fragrances because I think it’s important to have a signature scent. That’s why