NBCUniversal And Investment Partner Pay $293M For 30% Stake In Grand Ole Opry And Related Country Music Properties

shared the news via Facebook on Monday.“I don’t have words or any thoughts,” she wrote next to a photo of Kailia. “A beautiful baby girl is gone. Please give us privacy as we mourn the loss of Kailia.

Ahead of the May 6 release of Arcade Fire’s new album WE, lead singer Win Butler is discussing the future of the Canadian indie rock band following his brother and longtime bandmate Will Butler’s exit from the group.

The Rock has hit the big 5-0.

Justin Bieber is in awe of John Mayer.

Busy Philipps and Whoopi Goldberg were among celebrities reacting after a leaked draft suggested the U.S. Supreme Court had voted to overturn 1973’s Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide.

Police have said a teenage boy riding an e-scooter who was involved a collision with a car is fighting for his life in hospital. The 15-year-old, who was on an e-scooter, and an 18-year-old man, who was on an electric bike, were involved in a collision with a vehicle on Stand Lane in Radcliffe on Sunday afternoon.

The revolution has arrived in the full trailer for Danny Boyles’s Sex Pistols limited series, “Pistol”.

aliens could take up to 400,000 years according to a new report from space experts.A Nasa-led team of international scientists last month said it plans to beam messages to the distant stars via radio waves in an attempt to reach extra-terrestrial life forms.The group of scientists and various other professionals are unlikely to get a response in their lifetime however, claim researchers at Beijing Normal University.Actually hearing back from intelligent life forms who understand the message could in fact be hundreds of thousands of years in the making.

The Only Way is Essex star Gemma Collins has taken to Instagram to explain how her extraordinary blended family get along just fine.The 41-year-old told her 2.2million followers that she'd invited over her fiancee Rami Hawash's ex-wife Fernanda to help with the bank holiday cooking.Fernanda was more than happy to share her expertise and top tips with Gemma as she got the feast prep underway.The GC who was fascinated by the "gorgeous Fernanda" took to her social media feed to document the process. She said: "Hi guys, I hope you're have a good bank holiday."We've got the gorgeous Fernanda here who is Rami's ex-wife and she's helping and teaching me how to cook today."We are a blended family but we all get along." warmly added Gemma.When Gemma was alone and away from prying ears, she told fans she was secretly hitting the vodka.The reality TV star whispered on camera: "I'm having a little vodka, no one has to know."Meanwhile, yesterday Gemma shared a throwback image herself rocking a skimpy leopard print swimsuit to mark the beginning of her own clothing range sale.In the image which was shared to her Instagram story, Gemma can be seen posing up a storm in the warm sunshine as she modelled the slinky figure-hugging animal print item.The strapless garment boasted a gorgeous sweetheart neckline with corset style detail that had been fastened tightly.Standing with her hands on her hips, Gemma showed off her slenderised proportions and shrinking waistline in the cinched-in garment.

Love Island’s favourite twins Jess and Eve Gale set pulses soaring as they posed in skin-tight matching bodysuits, with plunging necklines and sheer details.The gorgeous pair were looking ever so glamorous as they posed in the street for the pictures, celebrating their 23rd birthday.In the carefully curated collection of birthday snaps, Eve posed on the left, wearing a dusky rose coloured bodysuit, cut off at the top of her endless legs and with long sleeves. It featured gorgeous lace panelling on the sides, and the sleeves and diamanté buttons across the chest.She wore strappy matching pink heels to top off the look.

Sharon Osbourne has confirmed that she contracted Covid-19 from her husband Ozzy after she rushed home to take care of him last week. On Monday (May 2), the TalkTV host returned to our screens where she joined Jeremy Kyle from her LA home via video link for her show The Talk.

Rome have ramped-up measures to tackle invading boars after one woman was attacked by a wild boar who jumped on top of her head. Neighbourhoods have imposed a nightly "curfew" in a bid to avoid major incidents from taking place after the woman was pushed to the ground in the horrific attack in northern Rome.The boars have plagued the Italian capital for years, but it seems to have taken its toll on frightened residents following the incident which took place on Sunday (May 1).Marta Santangelo, who was targeted by a wild pig while walking her dog said: “It was just before 11pm … I was carrying a bag of rubbish and by the bin I noticed boar cubs."The mother was fixating on me.

Juventus and Middlesbrough striker Fabrizio Ravanelli “would have loved” to have joined Tottenham Hotspur, but declined a move as Sir Alan Sugar's phone call was too "late". Despite Bryan Robson’s side’s relegation from the Premier League in 1997, the Italian’s only season at Boro proved to be a very successful one.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who wouldn't even dream of drinking Coca Cola, let alone alcohol.

Forever an icon. With the first Monday in May past, many fans of the annual fundraiser ask: Did Rihanna go to the Met Gala? 

Naman Ramachandran Stage Fifty‘s Wycombe Film Studios, a new eight-stage 295,000 sq ft boutique studio, will kick off with a major Hollywood feature film that will start shooting in 2022. Temporary planning applications have been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council to support the as-yet-unnamed feature film, and approval to build one stage and workshops has been granted. An application for a permanent studio will follow later this year, transforming a 26-acre site located just off the highway to the southwest of High Wycombe, 34 miles from London, into a sustainable film studio.

according to a statement.The documentary will be directed by award-winning filmmaker Alison Ellwood and is being made in partnership with the “Time After Time” singer. “Like many people, I assumed when Cyndi Lauper burst onto the music scene in the early ’80s that she was another young star experiencing a meteoric rise to fame and success thanks to MTV,” Ellwood said.“But as it turns out, her story is one of hard knocks, hard work and dogged determination. Cyndi wanted her voice not just to be listened to, but a voice to be heard.“The documentary will be a full portrait of Cyndi Lauper – her true colors shining through,” the director added, a reference to her 1986 hit song.The New York native holds titles as singer-songwriter, actress, activist and best-selling musical composer.

Met Gala, but he doesn’t mind when other people take their styles to the next level. During Monday’s gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the 60-year-old designer kept it classic and on theme. “Well, Gilded Age," Ford told ET’s Rachel Smith about adhering to the «gilded glamour and white tie» theme. “I’m wearing the classic men's from that period.” He added, “I love white tie.

Bill Gates is admitting he made mistakes in his marriage, but he won't be delving into the particulars. A year after he and ex-wife Melinda Gates jointly announced their split after 27 years of marriage, the Microsoft mogul is being faced with renewed questions about his fidelity.During an interview Tuesday on , co-anchor Savannah Guthrie broached allegations of extramarital affairs, asking the 66-year-old philanthropist, «Were you unfaithful in your marriage? Is that one of the reasons there was a divorce?»«I certainly made mistakes,» Bill admitted, «and I take responsibility.»As for the specifics of those mistakes, «I don’t think delving into the particulars at this point is constructive,» he added, «but yes, I caused pain and I feel terrible about that.»Last May, his spokeswoman confirmed to  in an emailed statement, «There was an affair almost 20 years ago which ended amicably.»When asked about whether Bill had multiple affairs, Melinda told ' Gayle King that those are questions he needs to answer.

Matt James is considering taking the next step with Rachael Kirkconnell. ET's Denny Directo spoke with the former Bachelor ahead of the release of his debut book, , and he revealed that an engagement between him and Kirkconnell isn't out of the question.«At this point in my life, I wouldn't be dating someone that I wouldn't consider marrying,» James told ET. «That's the end goal and that's what we're working towards.»James and Kirkconnell met during his season of , which aired in 2021.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorRyman Hospitality Properties, the Nashville-based parent company of the Grand Ole Opry, has struck a deal to sell a 30% stake in its entertainment operations to investment firm Atairos and NBCUniversal.The transaction values Ryman Hospitality’s Opry Entertainment Group unit at about $1.4 billion in total. Atairos and NBCUniversal will invest approximately $293 million in Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), which consists of the weekly “Grand Ole Opry” stage show and media rights, Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium, the legendary Nashville radio station WSM-AM and a 50% stake in TV channel Circle, the streaming home of “Grand Ole Opry.” The pact calls for Atairos to invest another $30 million in OEG down the road if certain performance targets are met.