[ad_ Shia LaBeouf is citing his fear of “big gay people” as the reason for his arrest in New Orleans last week. In one interview with YouTuber Andrew Callaghan released on Saturday, the 39-year-old actor shared what led up to his arrest amid the city’s Mardi Gras celebrations. “When I’m standing alone and there are…
Paramount has signed a deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion. This deal happened after Netflix walked away from a bidding war for the company. Netflix on Thursday declined to match Paramount’s latest $31-per-share offer, which offered a $27.75-per-share deal for its studio and streaming assets. Paramount, which is led by David, the…
American singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka has died at the age of 86. In a statement, the Breaking Up Is Hard to Do and Laughter in the Rain singer’s family said, “Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka. “A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to…
Former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace has had his High Court claim against the BBC thrown out and he will not receive any damages, the corporation has said. Mr Wallace sued the broadcaster and its subsidiary, BBC Studios Distribution Ltd for up to £10,000 in damages, alleging the BBC failed to disclose his personal data, causing…
When the Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at the British Museum later this year, It will be the culmination of one of the most influential cultural exchanges of this century. Nearly a thousand years old, the tapestry is one of Europe’s earliest visual stories. A mediaeval graphic novel, if you will, that has shaped how…
The UK’s biggest video-on-demand services will have to follow the same rules on content and access as traditional broadcasters under new legislation being implemented. Streaming giants also include Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+, and catch-up services such as ITV X and Channel 4 are being brought under enhanced regulation by Ofcom. This means they have to…
Following racist remarks made during the BAFTAs when two Black actors were on stage, the BBC has apologised. A clip of an audience member shouting offensive words surfaced online. Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo, star of Vampire Horror Sinners, presented the first awards of the evening on Sunday night. Both men stopped after hearing the insult,…
