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Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Paramount Global has clinched a deal that is crucial to its future — but it’s not the transaction that Wall Street has been buzzing about for a few weeks. Paramount Global and Comcast have set a new carriage agreement covering Paramount’s cable channels and CBS-owned stations. The pact averts the prospect of a blackout for CBS stations and Paramount channels across Comcast’s cable systems, which reach about video 14.5 million subscribers and 29 million broadband subscribers.

J. Kim Murphy Warner Bros. is continuing to beat out Warner Bros.

The Mirror: “I make myself laugh sometimes, because if I’m in a small space and I’ve got loads of tasks to do, I can cover so many miles.“My family, they laugh because they’ll find things of mine in certain places and they’re like, ‘If you follow this, you’ll see what Mum was trying to achieve’.”Ball added: “I have 18 pairs of glasses and I will still lose all of them… my brain is just all over the goddamn shop.”Ball said she particularly felt the effects of ADHD, which can make those with the condition seem restless, have trouble concentrating and may act on impulse, while filming the forthcoming ‘New Year Treat’ episode of Taskmaster, which airs on January 2.She said: “So a particular task involved a bit of timing, which is maths, which is, again, not a strength, I physically started to melt down. That did hurt my head.”Alongside London rapper Kojey Radical and Ball, the line-up for the episode will also include Dragon’s Den’s Deborah Meaden, wildlife expert Steve Backshall and comic actor Lenny Rush, known for BBC shows Am I Being Unreasonable? and Dodger.Earlier this year, Lily Allen also revealed that she had been diagnosed with ADHD.Allen confirmed her diagnosis in an interview with The Times, revealing that she had been diagnosed while living in the USA, where she has resided since 2020.“It sort of runs in my family.

Elton John has unveiled his favourite festive songs of 2023.The legendary singer-songwriter shared his selection as part of a Christmas edition of his Rocket Hour show on Apple Music.The list included his own 1973 festive hit ‘Step Into Christmas’ along with seasonal songs and covers by Elvis, RAYE and Phoebe Bridgers.Taking to his official Instagram account, ahead of the show he wrote: “It’s the Rocket Hour Christmas Special! This year I have selected an eclectic mix of old and new, ranging festive classics from The Ronettes, Elvis Presley and Greg Lake, to some of my favourite new Christmas songs and covers from contemporary artists including RAYE, Phoebe Bridgers and Sufjan Stevens, as well as some lesser-known deep cuts.

Paula Abdul has filed a lawsuit against American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance producer Nigel Lythgoe alleging that he sexually assaulted her.Abdul has made a series of claims during her time hosting both shows in the suit, which was filed in Los Angeles yesterday (December 29), including sexual assault/battery, sexual harassment, gender violence and negligence.Lythgoe is yet to comment on the claims and NME has contacted American Idol for comment.Abdul alleged that before taking on the role of one of the judges on American Idol, she met with several of the show’s executives in 2001.During that meeting, Abdul claims that Lythgoe “verbally insulted and belittled” her, calling her a “has been” who “probably wouldn’t be known by the show’s contestants”, reports Rolling Stone.Despite her claims, she went on to join the show in April 2002. But Abdul alleged that she was discriminated against and paid less than her fellow male judges and that Lythgoe and the show’s production bullied her.According to the lawsuit, during one of the show’s “initial seasons” Lythgoe allegedly sexually assaulted her in the elevator of a hotel room they were staying at while traveling for one of the show’s auditions.It went on: “Lythgoe shoved Abdul against the wall, then grabbed her genitals and breasts, and began shoving his tongue down her throat.

Jools Holland‘s traditional New Year’s Eve show on BBC2 has been announced.Jools’ Annual Hootenanny will see the likes of Rod Stewart, Joss Stone, Olivia Dean, Paul Jones, P.P. Arnold, RAYE, Sugababes and The Mary Wallopers seeing in 2024.Other guests include Boogie Woogie Queen, Ruby Turner and as always, the Pipes & Drums of the 1st Battalion Scot Guards will feature, as the hour strikes midnight.Details of which songs the artists will perform on the night are yet to be announced.This year’s show will air from 11.30pm GMT on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer this Sunday (December 31).

Chloe Ferry set pulses racing as she gave fans a look inside her sun-soaked Thailand holiday.The Geordie Shore star, 28, shared a series of sun-soaked holiday snaps leaving little to the imagination in a tiny blue bikini.The brunette beauty posed with an elephant as she visited a sanctuary wearing a bikini that barely contained her curves. She paired the daring two-piece with a cream crochet skirt featuring dramatic mesh panelling. Chloe added a pop of colour with purple flip flops and a matching turquoise bracelet.

stars revealed their New Year’s resolutions before the ball drops on Dec. 31. From spending more time with family and searching for peace to focusing on mental health and staying away from social media, these celebrities have big plans and lofty goals for 2024.

Whether you consider it a year to remember — or one you’d rather forget — 2023 was packed with a plethora of surprises and wild characters from Hollywood to DC.

MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has posted rare snaps of his son and daughter as they enjoy a blended family Christmas.The TV star, 59, who has co-hosted MasterChef alongside John Torode since 2005, often keeps his family life out of the spotlight but during the festive season delighted fans by posting a series of snaps.This included moments with his youngest son, Sid, and daughter, Libby, as the siblings came together. Gregg tied the knot with his first wife Christine when he was just 24 years old in 1991, but they split just six weeks later.Two years later the TV star met Denise, a pastry chef and they married in 1999 - they welcomed two children together, son Tom in 1994 and daughter Libby in 1997. He split from Denise after five years of marriage and in 2009 met his third wife Heidi.The pair got hitched in 2010 but just 15 months later their marriage broke down.

annus horribilis for the entertainment industry (and the world). After the dual strikes effectively shut down most production from May through November, the doors have reopened again onto a landscape that’s been forever changed. The realities of the streaming bubble and the rifts between legacy media v.

Stacey Solomon has hit back at trolls on Instagram after receiving negative comments for whisking her family away on an incredible holiday to Jamaica. The Loose Women panellist, 34, surprised 20 of her family members, including sister Jemma, younger brother Matthew and dad David, to a luxury getaway instead of Christmas presents this year. She shared a video of the surprise on Instagram and told her fans: "A special Christmas.

Actor David Kernan, known for his roles in Carry On Abroad and Up the Chastity Belt, has sadly passed away at the age of 85, his representatives confirmed. They shared the heartbreaking news on social media, writing: "It is with the heaviest of hearts to announce that dear David has passed away peacefully.

Those hoping to see a new series of Netflix's hit TV show Emily in Paris hit their screens this December will have to wait a little longer, after filming was delayed due to this year's WGA and SAG strikes. Season three ended in 2022 with lead character Emily Cooper, played by actress Lily Collins, torn between new love Alfie and old flame Gabriel, after the latter's spontaneous wedding to Emily's friend Camille was called off.

Maurice Hines, who tap danced his way to a Tony nomination during a long stage career and was a frequent TV guest, has died at the age of 80, according to reports from friends and family.

SATURDAY AM: Refresh for updates Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus and he’s delivering the motion picture industry a $9 billion-plus year at the domestic box office; a feat many thought was unimaginable with the lack of a mega-tentpole over the holiday with a Q4 impacted by the double strikes. But it was a diversified crop of family and adult films which got us there including the Warner Bros.’ trifecta of Wonka (which is leading the 4-day New Year’s Box Office with $33M), Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (4-day $26M) and The Color Purple ($16.2M 4-day); as well as adult movies like The Boys in the Boat ($11.6M 4-day) and even YA romantic comedy, Anyone But You ($11.3M 4-day). As we told you last week, 2024 is bound to shed about $1 billion for an $8 billion take due to a lower inventory of wide releases and Q1 sans several tentpoles.

Some 600 French art and entertainment world figures have signed a “counter-petition” decrying moves to defend iconic actor Gérard Depardieu in the face of multiple accusations of sexual assault and one of rape.

Fox News dominated the ratings for 2023, but only MSNBC showed slight growth in audience compared to a year earlier.

Ayo Edebiri is sharing her thoughts to the wild journey that is Saltburn!

It's not David Beckham's year once again, as he has been overlooked for a knighthood in the King's New Year's Honours list.The former England FC captain captured the hearts of the nation as a young footballer and has gone on to gain popularity since retiring from the sport.The 48-year-old previously received an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List in 2003, after he had racked up countless trophies at Manchester United. But ever since, the legend has been snubbed for a knighthood. His former mentor Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson has been knighted, however no football players have received one for decades, including anyone from the successful women's team that won the UEFA Women's European Championship final in 2022.

Jess Glynne and Alex Scott look to be having an incredible time on their festive holiday, with the rumoured couple having jetted off for Christmas together. Pop star Jess, 34, and ex-professional footballer Alex, 39, spent Christmas abroad in an undisclosed location and have continued to document their trip on social media, seemingly confirming their romance after months of speculation.