Paramount+ To Boost Prices After Showtime Merge, Paramount Global Will Take Up To $1.5 Billion Q1 Content Charge

CAA has signed Grammy-winning Nigerian singer-songwriter Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, in all areas worldwide. In recent years she has collaborated with Beyoncé, Rihanna, Drake, Future, Wizkid, Davido and Brent Faiyaz, among many others, and won her first Grammy for her feature on Future and Drake’s hit “Wait for U.” She is also the first Nigerian artist to be nominated for an Academy Award for her work on Rihanna’s song “Lift Me Up,” form Marvel’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” soundtrack. She is set to release her debut album through Sony/RCA and will embark on her first worldwide headline tour later this year. She is managed by Wale Davies and Muyiwa Awoniyi at the Leading Vibe.

The Idol is the most controversial show in town, and it doesn't even have a premiere date yet. But maybe that's how the creators like it.

 musical movie continues to add A-list actors to its cast! Based on the Tony-nominated Broadway musical, Paramount Pictures' new  film will see the return of some familiar faces and a host of new ones too. With Busy Philipps confirmed in the role of Regina George's mom, and Jenna Fischer set to star as Cady Heron's mom, ET is taking a look at the cast — from newcomers like Reneé Rapp to the OG of the  squad, Tina Fey.Philipps will step into Amy Poehler's shoes, playing Mrs. George, Regina George's mother, the role the alum originated in the 2004 flick.

alum Ryan Edwards and his wife, Mackenzie Edwards, have called it quits after she filed for divorce after nearly six years of marriage.According to multiple reports, Mackenzie, 26, filed legal documents for the dissolution of marriage on Monday. On top of that, she reportedly also was granted a restraining order against Edwards, 35, and has gained temporary custody of their two children — Jagger and Stella.The breakup comes on the heels of Ryan's arrest last month.

Homeware fanatics are rushing to buy an £8 homeware item after seeing the nursery Molly-Mae Hague created for her newborn daughter Bambi. The nursery is unsurprisingly chic, and follows Molly-Mae's staple minimalist aesthetic.

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Fans who tuned into season 26 of The Bachelor didn’t know the half of Clayton Echard’s “journey” — until now.

A complicated history. Teresa Giudice‘s daughters were once close to their uncle Joe Gorga and his wife, Melissa Gorga, but the siblings’ ongoing feud has seemingly caused tension among the younger generation.

Telling her story. Actress Jena Malone revealed that she was sexually assaulted while filming the fourth and final Hunger Games installment, Mockingjay — Part 2.

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Today and always! Savannah Guthrie and her husband, Michael Feldman, tied the knot in 2014 and have been going strong ever since.

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The Great is about to make its great return.

Avril Lavigne is staying distracted and busy as she grapples with the aftermath of her break-up from her former fiancé, fellow singer Mod Sun.The two first became engaged in Paris back in April 2022 – Mod, 35, proposed with a heart-shaped ring – after first meeting in January 2021, and released a joint single titled Flames the same month.Following their split – and Mod dishing out on the break-up on his Instagram – the Complicated singer, 38, has jetted off to Paris for a well-deserved vacation.WATCH: Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun break-upMORE: Avril Lavigne shows off ultra-toned figure in fishnet tights and denim short-shortsAvril is one of many stars, influencers, and creatives that arrived in Paris earlier this week for Paris Fashion Week, and she did not hesitate to get some great, sultry photos perfect for the aftermath of a break-up.The Canadian musician took to Instagram to share a slew of snapshots from her Parisian bedroom, officially marking the beginning of her single girl era.MORE: Avril Lavigne discusses whirlwind wedding and divorce with ex-husbandsThe first shot is a close-up of her in bed, looking straight into the camera and putting her classic, emo-esque dark liner look on full display.A post shared by Avril Lavigne (@avrillavigne)The star struck the perfect balance between edgy and sultryAs the camera zoomed out for other photos, it reveals Avril is wearing nothing but a black, oversized t-shirt, with latex, thigh-high boots.DISCOVER: T.J.

Love Island 2023 has been one of the most dramatic seasons of the show yet with an explosive movie night, brutal dumpings and shocking Casa Amor moments. But there's one thing that's remained consistent - the sexy singletons have been there to spice things up. From raunchy kisses to lap dances we've seen it all in the brand new South African villa.

“Screw you guys, we’re going to sue,” a Cartman paraphrasing Warner Bros Discovery essentially said to Paramount Global and the series creators today in a scathing lawsuit over South Park streaming rights.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Paramount Global is preparing to hike the monthly price of Paramount+ later this year, and the company disclosed its intent to take as much as a $1.5 billion write-down from the integration of Showtime with the streaming platform. Paramount Global chief financial officer Naveen Chopra unveiled the pricing plan details and plans for a $1.3 billion-$1.5 billion impairment charge as Showtime is blended into Paramount+ in the U.S. Paramount is aiming for $700 million in savings as Showtime and Paramount+ become one. Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish acknowledged in a conference call with Wall Street analysts on Thursday morning that the company hit big “headwinds” in 2022 and that 2023 will not be a robust year for profits. “We are at peak investment in 2023” in Paramount+, Bakish said.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Paramount surpassed 77 million streaming subscribers in Q4, adding 10 million to Paramount+ alone to reach nearly 56 million customers for that platform. In comparison, the paid streamer added 4.6 million subscribers in the third quarter, reaching nearly 67 million global direct-to-consumer customers overall for Paramount by the end of September. During the fourth quarter, Paramount Global’s SVOD launched splashy Taylor Sheridan titles “1923,” yet another a prequel to his hit Paramount Network series “Yellowstone,” and the Sylvester Stallone-led “Tulsa King,” as well as the “Criminal Minds” revival “Criminal Minds: Evolution” and the streaming debut of “Top Gun: Maverick.”