Crackle Transfer Of Power Nets Chicken Soup For The Soul Entertainment A Potent Ally In Sony; CEO Bill Rouhana Teases Production Plans

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterA Chinese visual effects and animation studio filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging that it is the victim of two American swindlers who forged documents, impersonated the CEO, and conned investors out of $234 million.Base FX, headquartered in Beijing, states that it was duped into trusting the two men — Remington Chase and Kevin Robl — over the course of several years, in which they engaged in several financing arrangements and a joint venture in Malaysia.However, over the last year and a half, the company has discovered that the men were using the relationship as a lure for investors, who were deceived into signing over $234 million, in what they thought were loans and investments in the company and its projects. Base FX alleges that Chase and Robl forged the signature of the company’s CEO on investment documents, created fake entities and bank accounts, had someone pretend to be the CEO in calls with investors, and set up a fake office for the company in Pasadena, Calif.

Foo Fighters, Nas and H.E.R. are among the new additions to the roster of performing artists at next month’s Grammy Awards ceremony.The announcement, made overnight (March 24), also sees Jon Batiste and Chris Stapleton added to the bill.

‘Fortnite’ is no stranger to crossovers and collaborations, and it all started with ‘Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War’ where you could play as Thanos, but since then we’ve seen Japanese Pro Tennis player Naomi Osaka, multiple Disney properties including Star Wars, and Ariana Grande holding concerts in-game. 

Miranda Cosgrove and Rob Gronkowski are getting ready to host the 2022 Kids' Choice Awards and they're promising an epic, slime-filled show. ET's Rachel Smith spoke to the pair about what fans can expect from this year's show and the chemistry they have together as co-hosts.«I would say [fans can expect] a fun entertaining show, and a lot of sliming,» Gronkowski shared.«Thousands of slimings,» Cosgrove joked. «One thousand slimings during the show, for the first time ever!»«Some silliness.

Nike are remembering late basketball hero Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi Bryant in the best way.  

“Well, ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ didn’t work, and ‘Ghost Rider’ didn’t really sell tickets. And ‘Drive Angry’, that just came and went.'”

Jackie Cruz is a mom!

The stars are stepping out for the 2022 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon!

Carole Baskin is getting involved in a surprising TikTok trend. 

Ben Affleck, 49, and Jennifer Lopez, 52, are so in love! The couple, affectionately known as “Bennifer,” shared a steamy kiss as they headed to pick up his 10-year-old son Samuel from school on Thursday, March 24. Ben and J.Lo walked with their arms around each other as they seemingly enjoyed the sunny Los Angeles weather before locking lips.

John Stamos teamed up with one young fan to pull off an epic surprise.

BILLIE Faiers has admitted she worries her new neighbours won't "like us". The ex Towie star is preparing to move into her dream home with husband Gregg and kids Nelly, seven, and Arthur, five.

EASTENDERS' Ian Beale will return and take over the Queen Vic after Mick Carter's exit, bookies claim. Bets are on that Adam Woodyatt could be about to return to EastEnders as show favourite Danny Dyer leaves the BBC Soap.

WITH season 16 of The Apprentice coming to a close, fans and hopeful candidates will be pleased to know the series will return next year. Here's how you can apply to be on the next series and what you'll need to do to prepare to meet the multi-billionaire businessman Lord Sugar.

DANCING On Ice's Regan Gascoigne has revealed his famous footballer dad will not be in the audience for the show's final. The 26-year-old star explained that his mum Sheryl and sister Bianca would be cheering him on from the sidelines instead.

Kendall Jenner showed off her stunningly fit figure while on a shopping trip in West Hollywood on Thursday.The 26-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star put on a revealing display in a tiny white cropped tank top while going bra-free for her outing.The model appeared to show off even more skin by lifting up her top as she stepped out of her silver SUV.Scroll down for videos Risqué: Kendall Jenner, 26, highlighted her incredible figure in a skimpy white cropped tank top while shopping in West Hollywood on Melrose Place on ThursdayKendallbared her taut midriff above a high-waisted pair of lime green slacks with baggy legs.She accessorized with brown platform open-toe heels that elevated her 5ft10in stature. The reality star added a slim brown belt to her outfit, and she carried a featureless black handbag under her arm.Kendall continued to rock her new red locks after dying her standard raven-colored hair.

HOLLYOAKS actress Jodi Albert has revealed she suffered a heartbreaking miscarriage at nine weeks pregnant. Jodi, who is married to Westlife singer Kian Egan, took to Instagram to speak out about the "painful loss" after one fan had told her that she looked pregnant in a recent photo.

JAMES Argent has sparked romance rumours with an X Factor star as they were spotted leaving her gig just minutes apart. The former The Only Way Is Essex star was seen leaving London's Jazz Cafe not long before performer Louisa Johnson.

CORONATION Street stars Millie Gibson and Jack P Shepherd looked completely different to their characters as they soaked up the sun off-set. With highs of 19 degrees in Manchester today, the pair definitely took advantage of the warm weather in the northern capital.

GORDON Ramsay is famous as one of Britain's most prolific swearers so having him on live TV was always a risk. But The One Show looked like it had got away with it until the final moments yesterday evening - when he dropped the S-bomb on the cosy teatime hit.

LAURA Anderson stripped completely NAKED to show off her tan in a tutorial for her followers. The Love Island star, 32, left nothing to the imagination as she flaunted her toned body and showed fans how she applies fake tan.