Posts by Nathan Pine
UK Government Should Change Law To Make Broadcaster Content Easy To Find On YouTube, Regulator Urges
The UK government should intervene to make public broadcaster (PSB) content easier to find on YouTube, the regulator has urged, as it gravely posits that “time is running out” to save the sector. Delivering its long-awaited Future of Public Service Media report this morning, Ofcom said the government should consider bringing forward legislation that would…
Read MoreSelena Gomez Shares Glimpse Into Birthday Celebrations With Taylor Swift and Benny Blanco
Selena Gomez isn’t keeping her birthday to herself. In fact, the almost 33-year-old brought her loved ones together to celebrate ahead of the official day on July 22, including fiancé Benny Blanco and longtime BFF Taylor Swift. “As I prepare to celebrate my 33rd birthday, I can’t help but reflect on the incredible journey that has…
Read MoreNL Central Race Heating Up Leading into Trade Deadline
By Andrew Wright is a Newsweek contributor based in Lancaster, South Carolina. His focus is MLB content. Andrew has been with Newsweek since April 1st and previously worked at Yardbarker, SEC Unfiltered and more. He is a graduate of Charleston Southern University. You can get in touch with Andrew by emailing a.wright@newsweek.com or dew4417@icloud.com Andrew…
Read More‘Dreaming Whilst Black’ Producer Lands Investment From Ex-BBC Commercial Boss Bal Samra, Who Becomes Executive Chair
EXCLUSIVE: Dreaming Whilst Black producer Big Deal Films has secured investment from one of the architects behind BBC iPlayer and BritBox, who has become the company’s Executive Chair. Bal Samra has taken an undisclosed minority stake in Big Deal and will help with commercial partnerships and a push into the podcast and digital space. Samra…
Read MoreSingtel unit prices S$160 million in fixed-rate notes at 2.726%
[SINGAPORE] Singtel Optus, a wholly owned subsidiary of the telecommunications giant, on Monday (Jul 21) priced S$160 million in fixed-rate notes due Jul 25, 2035, at 2.726 per cent. They will be issued under Optus Finance’s Euro Medium Term Note programme, which has a size of three billion euros (S$4.5 billion). The notes, which are…
Read MoreOutreach Talent Group Moves Into Gaming Space With Double Hire & New Signings
EXCLUSIVE: Newly transatlantic agency Outreach Talent Group (OTG) is moving into the world of gaming. The shop, which recently opened up in New York, has hired UK agents George Bray and George Hughes and signed Megan Garner, Super GT, Ollie Smith and Tenshi. The two managers will work across gaming alongside other members of the…
Read MoreSoutheast Asian War Epic ‘Perang Jawa’ Set At ‘Jumbo’ Studio Visinema
EXCLUSIVE: A Southeast Asian war epic from director Angga Dwimas Sasongko is in the works at Indonesia‘s Visinema. Perang Jawa (The Java War) is being billed as Jumbo producer Visinema’s “most ambitious” feature to date, with company founder Sasongko producing and directing and Gita Wirjawan executive producing. Taufan Adryan is the producer and development is…
Read MoreMercedes Chief Toto Wolff Reveals Dating Advice to Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has opened up about his friendship with Lewis Hamilton, revealing how the seven-time Formula One world champion still maintains relationships despite shifting to Ferrari. Wolff also admitted that he offers Hamilton dating advice whenever his opinion is needed. Hamilton parted ways with Mercedes after the 2024 season to fulfill his…
Read MoreUK to create new water regulator in plan that gives hope for stricken Thames Water
[LONDON] Britain said on Monday (Jul 21) it would overhaul water regulation to better protect the environment, investors and consumers, after an official report recommended a new structure that could also ease up on pollution fines to prevent companies from collapsing. The privatised water industry in England and Wales has provoked public fury by releasing…
Read MoreVenice Critics’ Week Line-Up Features Julia Jackman’s ‘100 Nights Of Hero’ Starring Charli XCX & Emma Corrin
Venice Critics’ Week has unveiled the selection for its 2025 edition running from August 27 to September 6. The seven titles in Competition include Straight Circle, the debut feature from buzzy music video director Oscar Hudson. The film is described as a dark comedy on the absurdities of conflict. The film follows two soldiers from…
Read More‘Rhett & Link’s Wonderhole’ Coming Back For Season 2
EXCLUSIVE: Rhett McLaughlin & Link Neal, the internet-first comedy duo best known as Rhett & Link, are bringing back their unscripted series Rhett & Link’s Wonderhole in August. Hailing from their entertainment studio Mythical, the show’s second season will be released on a weekly cadence on YouTube to general audiences, beginning Sunday, August 24 at…
Read MoreDog the Bounty Hunter’s stepson accidentally shoots, kills son—What we know
Dog the Bounty Hunter’s stepson, Gregory Zecca, allegedly shot and killed his 13-year-old son, Anthony, in a “tragic accident,” TMZ reported. Newsweek contacted the Collier County Sheriff’s Office and Dog the Bounty Hunter’s representative for comment on Monday via email outside regular working hours. The Context Dog the Bounty Hunter—whose real name is Duane Chapman—rose…
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