BBC Four & CBBC will END as audiences ‘watch streaming shows instead’ with 1,000 jobs slashed in £500m broadcaster cuts

A settlement agreement has been reached on the eve of a second trial pitting the Kardashian family against former reality TV star Blac Chyna. Jury selection had been set to begin Monday in the trial over Chyna's allegations that her former fiance Rob Kardashian maliciously posted nude photos of her in 2017 after their tumultuous breakup, but according to court documents, the parties informed the judge that they had agreed to a settlement.

On Tuesday, Washington Post columnist Max Boot waged war with conservatives over the new Top Gun: Maverick movie almost a month after it came out. He slammed those on the right calling the film conservative and went through great pains to prove it is not. He also claimed that conservatives shouldn’t praise the movie and its portrayal of the U.S.

Tributes are pouring in for the "X-Factor" star Tom Mann’s fiancée Dani Hampson after she died one day after their wedding was scheduled to take place.  Mann announced Hampson’s death on Instagram on Monday. "I can’t believe I am writing these words but my darling Dani - my best friend, my everything and more, the love of my life - passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning, 18th June," he wrote alongside an image of Thompson and their son, Bowie.  "On what was supposed to be the happiest day of our lives ended in irreversible heartbreak." The 34-year-old publicist's cause of death is still unknown.

President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s media company, Higher Ground.This exclusive, worldwide, multi-project, multi-year partnership is a direct reflection of Higher Ground’s commitment to promote diversity, and to tell meaningful and entertaining stories in an audio format.“For so long we have been inspired by the Obamas. Their passion, curatorial style and ingenuity is reflected in the content they have created across all mediums, as well as the talented team they have assembled at Higher Ground,” stated said Zola Mashariki, Head of Audible Studios.

Al Roker and his family, but they're celebrating it! After months of detailing how he and his son Nick were preparing for his highschool graduation, the day has finally come.MORE: Al Roker delights fans with emotional family reunion photoThe Today host took to Instagram early on Tuesday morning to update fans on the momentous day, which came on the very first day of summer too.He revealed the news, of course, as he took his daily walk, sharing yet another selfie video as he opened up about how excited he is for his son.WATCH: Al works up a sweat inside his impressive home gymMORE: Al Roker shares sweet snap with youngest son as he 'savors' the moments before college"It's an exciting day in the Roker household! One Nick Roker graduates from highschool as he continues his quest, so we have a lot to be grateful for," he endearingly said.He marked the incredible milestone by sharing pictures of when Nick was a baby right next to pictures of his graduation, and the teen looked tall as ever donning the classic cap and gown in a navy blue color, paired with a crisp white button-down underneath.Nick was celebrated by the whole Roker bunch, including mom Deborah Roberts and both of his sisters, Courteny and Leila Roker. Al captioned the adorable family portrait with: "And just like that! Nick Roker: High School graduate from the @aaronschool.

Heartbroken Former X Factor star Tom Mann has shared tributes from his late fiancée Danielle Hampson's family, after she tragically died in the early hours of Saturday morning - on what should have been their wedding day. On Monday 20 June, Tom, who found fame on The X Factor in 2014 with the band Stereo Kicks, announced the devastating passing of his 34 year old professional dancer fiancée and mother of his eight month old son, Bowie, on Saturday 18 June. Sharing a black-and-white snap of Dani with their eight-month-old son, Bowie, Tom wrote: "I can’t believe I am writing these words but my darling Dani - my best friend, my everything and more, the love of my life - passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning, 18th June.

Emily Longeretta You think you’ve seen “All American” before and the plot isn’t new. It’s “Beverly Hills, 90210” with a group of Black friends and football. It’s a twist on “Friday Night Lights.” None of those things would be bad, but they’re not true.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterParamount’s blockbuster “Top Gun: Maverick” is still flying at sky-high altitudes, surpassing $900 million at the global box office.With $901.8 million in the bank, the sequel to Tom Cruise’s 1986 action flick “Top Gun” stands as the year’s second-highest grossing movie worldwide behind Disney’s Marvel adventure “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” ($943 million). At this rate, “Maverick” is poised to overtake the crown in the coming weeks.Even without playing in China or Russia, the $1 billion mark looks to be within reach.

Steamy! Cynthia Nixon‘s wife, Christine Marinoni, knew the Sex and the City alum’s erotic scenes in And Just Like That would be authentic.

Putting the real in reality TV? The Kardashian-Jenner family members are certainly reality TV royalty, but some fans have questioned the story lines — and editing — over their decades on the small screen.

Boss babe! Chanel Iman has found her rhythm coparenting with estranged-husband Sterling Shepard while balancing her career and new romance with Davon Godchaux.

In a rare Instagram story about his baby momma, Travis Scott praised Kylie Jenner for her cooking abilities… and potentially more?

The plot thickens! The Summer I Turned Pretty made quite a splash with its debut on Prime Video — and Belly’s (Lola Tung) love triangle with brothers Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) is only going to get even more complicated in season 2.

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BBC to be “digital-first”.The corporation has confirmed that the two channels will stop airing in no less than three years’ time, with content continuing to be produced for its streaming service BBC iPlayer.As part of the shake-up, the BBC’s news channels will be merged into one, while Radio 4 Extra will move off the airwaves and exclusively to BBC Sounds.The BBC said the changes are aimed at “creating a modern, digital-led and streamlined organisation that drives the most value from the licence fee and delivers more for audiences”.The changes will lead to cuts of £200million per year, with job losses of up to 1,000 expected over the next few years.“This is our moment to build a digital-first BBC. Something genuinely new, a Reithian organisation for the digital age, a positive force for the UK and the world,” said director-general Tim Davie.“Independent, impartial, constantly innovating and serving all.

Popular BBC TV channels, BBC Four and CBBC are set to end, as audiences "watch streaming shows instead." Director-General of the BBC, Tim Davie, announced the news today after more and more audiences are turning to streaming services to watch their programmes. He also revealed that there is set to be a cut of around 1,000 jobs, as BBC embarks on a £500million budget cut for the taxpayer-funded corporation, which looks to move towards a "digital-first BBC." As he spoke to BBC staff, Tim said: "This is our moment to build a digital-first BBC. Something genuinely new, a Reithian organisation for the digital age, a positive force for the UK and the world.

K.J. Yossman BBC Director-General Tim Davie has revealed plans for a “digital first” BBC as the broadcaster celebrates its hundredth year as well as revealing at hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of cutbacks.Davie said he plans to cut £200 million ($250 million) from the budget due to the government’s decision to freeze the license fee, which funds the BBC.

The BBC has announced it will be bringing some major changes after revealing BBC Four and CBBC will no longer be TV channels.

The BBC has announced it will axe up to 1,000 employees across the next few years while also stopping the broadcast of smaller, but much-loved, linear channels such as children’s channel CBBC and BBC Four. The move comes as director general Tim Davie laid out initial plans as to how the BBC will save around £1.5B ($2B) across the next few years as a result of a government-enforced license fee freeze across the next two years.

The UK government has officially launched the mid-term Charter Review into the BBC, with a focus on whether the corporation is representing people from working class backgrounds.

BBC bosses have for the first time indicated they may be open to a change in the corporation’s funding model after 2027.