Posts by Nathan Pine
SoftBank-backed travel app Klook files for US IPO
TRAVEL and leisure booking platform Klook Technology has filed for an initial public offering in New York, as signs emerged of a potential resolution to the US government shutdown that could speed new listings. The company, backed by investors such as SoftBank Group and Goldman Sachs, filed the paperwork to list on the New York Stock Exchange…
Read MorePrivate funding in South-east Asia’s digital economy lags global level: report
[SINGAPORE] Private funding for South-east Asia’s digital economy grew 15 per cent from a year earlier to US$7.7 billion in the 12 months to June 2025, lagging the global growth rate of 25 per cent for private equity and venture capital investments, an industry report said on Tuesday. The annual report, by Alphabet’s Google, Singapore…
Read MoreLa Toya Jackson Shares Health Concerns in Cryptic Message
La Toya Jackson is checking in. The "Nightime Lover" singer shared an update on her health, explaining that she recently had to take a trip to see a medical professional for undisclosed… Source link
Read More‘South Park’ Creator Says Paramount, David Ellison Haven’t Pushed Back On Trump Satire: “They’re Letting Us Do Whatever We Want”
When South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone locked in a reported $1.5 billion five-year deal with Paramount at the eleventh hour before their Season 27 premiere, the comedy duo were looking to assert their agency in an environment that would soon be upended by new parent company Skydance and CEO David Ellison. The…
Read MoreConcentration of corporate power a ‘huge’ concern: UN rights chief
A FEW tech giants accumulating massive power coupled with artificial intelligence is posing huge global rights challenges and needs regulation, the UN human rights chief told AFP in an interview. Amid increasing worries over threats to democracy and with a growing number of countries at risk of sliding towards autocracy, Volker Turk said a key…
Read MoreHungarian-British Author David Szalay Wins The 2025 Booker Prize With ‘Flesh’
David Szalay has won the 2025 Booker Prize for his novel ‘Flesh’. Szalay accepted the award from ‘The Commitments’ writer and former winner Roddy Doyle here in London tonight at a glitzy awards bash held at the Old Billingsgate venue. Reckoned to be the world’s most significant award for a single work of fiction, the…
Read MoreValerie Bertinelli Debuts Blonde Hair Transformation
Valerie Bertinelli is ready to find out if blondes have more fun. The One Day at a Time alum showed off a brand new hairstyle for her latest acting role, debuting a long, blonde, wavy hairdo—a dramatic switch-up compared to her normal brunette locks. “New hair who dis?” Valerie posted to Instagram Nov. 10, tagging…
Read MoreFlorence Pugh Says Intimacy Coordinating Is A “Job That’s Still Figuring Itself Out,” Recalls Both Positive & Negative Experiences
Intimacy coordinators have been in the spotlight ever since their creation largely in response to the #MeToo movement in Hollywood circa 2017, and more recently, Academy Award-winning stars like Jennifer Lawrence and Mikey Madison have generated headlines for their stance on whether they wanted to work with one or not. Florence Pugh has added her…
Read MoreHoliday Glam Makeup Looks Loved by Celebs and Reviewers
No matter how you’re decking the halls this winter, we can probably all agree that applying glam makeup looks is one of the most fun parts of the holiday season. Whether you’re feeling uninspired by your current products or are just looking to treat yourself to something new, we found tons of holiday beauty inspo…
Read MoreApple Original Films Acquires J S Mayank & David Carlyle’s Manuscript ‘Fallen Astronaut’; Scott Glassgold’s 1201 Films Producing
EXCLUSIVE: Sources tell us that Apple Original Films has rocketed in to pre-emptively acquire J S Mayank and David Carlyle’s manuscript, Fallen Astronaut. The auction prevails in publishing for the title. Verve is overseeing the book auction. The manuscript for Fallen Astronaut began circulating with book publishers just last week. We hear that Apple paid in…
Read MoreParamount’s David Ellison Talks M&A But No Word On WBD
Paramount CEO David Ellison said the company doesn’t comment on rumors amid ongoing and intense merger speculation around Warner Bros. Discovery. “First and foremost, we are focused on what we are building at Paramount and today, 96 days in, we are more confident than ever,” he said on a call with analysts after quarterly earnings…
Read MoreWith Paramount+ Set To Raise Prices, CEO David Ellison Says UFC Bouts Add “Really Significant Value” For Subscribers
Paramount CEO David Ellison said the company’s addition of UFC bouts to Paramount+ at no extra charge to subscribers largely justifies the price hikes set to take effect on the service in early 2026. “We think we’re offering subscribers to Paramount+ really significant value,” he said during an earnings call Monday with Wall Street analysts.…
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