Shari Redstone’s National Amusements, Paramount Global’s Controlling Shareholder, Gets $125M Investment From BDT Capital Partners

Daisy and Ryan are caught out in latest Coronation Street spoilers as Carla finds them mid kiss! Will Carla out Daisy’s betrayal to Daniel? Daisy and Ryan have been growing close since Justin’s acid attack at The Rovers. And after the court case where Justin was found guilty, Daisy and Ryan shared their first kiss. Now, Ryan is holed up inside his flat and refuses to leave.

It’s the story that everyone’s talking about, and while it started with Phillip Schofield’s shock departure from This Morning, the focus has now fallen on the ITV network itself, with one disgruntled star after another stepping forward to blast the alleged “toxic” culture. “Shaken” and “worried” were the words used by Holly Willoughby to describe her feelings when she addressed the nation on This Morning last Monday.

The Princess of Wales' dedication to furthering what we know about early years development has allowed for huge developments throughout the last decade. And it is clear that the Princess practices what she preaches as there have been several links drawn between her work and the way she and Prince William are raising Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. This extends to both the approach of slowly increasing their children's visibility within the Firm and the way the three young royals have and will continue to be educated.

The suspects in Caleb Milligan’s assault try to get their stories straight in Emmerdale as the police get closer to discovering the truth. Caleb’s in a coma after his horrifying fall, and all of the Dingles are being looked at by the police, but they’re not the only ones. Mackenzie is also being investigated after his altercation with Caleb in the pub and Chloe worries about his involvement.

It’s Tuesday, and one star sign will notice a change within a relationship, while another may have to go against a loved one’s wishes. There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years.

Ben Croll Fueled in no small part by an across-the-board 30% tax rebate for international productions, with an additional 10% bonus to projects that partner with local VFX houses, the French production industry has surged in recent years. As part of the wider France 2030 investment plan, the recently implemented Great Image Factory initiative should have an all the more galvanizing effect, bolstering the Gallic production infrastructure with $376 million in public support and an additional $2.15 billion in private funds.   And if that rising tide will lift very many boats, its overall effects should be uniquely pronounced within the country’s booming animation and VFX sectors, which altogether account for 25% of the projects supported by the improvement project.

Carole Horst Animation producer and distributor GKIDS has acquired all North American rights to the music-driven anime feature “Blue Giant.” The film, an adaptation of the manga of the same name, is directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa (“Mob Psycho100,” “Death Parade,” “Detective Conan: The Black Iron Submarine”). Number 8, the editor of the original “Blue Giant” manga written by Shinichi Ishizuka, penned the script. In “Blue Giant,” former high school basketball player Dai Miyamoto discovers a love for jazz, and determines to learn the saxophone. He hits the jazz clubs of Tokyo in his quest to be the best sax player in the world. Dai launches a trio with cocky but talented pianist Yukinori, with Dai’s friend Shunji on the drums. But he soon learns that life as a professional musician is harder than it looks from the outside.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Liu Jian’s “Art College 1994,” the critically acclaimed Chinese animated feature competing at this week’s Annecy festival, has been acquired by New York-based outfit Dekanalog for North American distribution. A poignant and vibrant portrait of on-campus youth at the Chinese Southern Academy of Arts in the early 1990s, the feature world premiered in competition at the Berlin Film Festival as one of the rare animated movies that have vied for the Golden Bear. “Art College 1994” will open in North American theaters in 2024, following its release in China. “Art College 1994” is set against the backdrop of reforms opening China to the Western world and revolves around a group of college students who take their first steps into adulthood, where love and friendships are intertwined with artistic pursuits, ideals and ambitions. Caught between tradition and modernity, these young adults now have to choose who they want to become. The film, whose voice cast includes Venice Golden Lion-winning filmmaker Jia Zhangke, is filled with pop references and deadpan humor.

Pat Sajak, the familiar face of Wheel of Fortune, recently revealed his decision to step down from the long-running game show after an incredible tenure of over 40 years.  In a tweet shared on Monday, Pat expressed: "Well, the time has come. .

Amber Heard is headed back to the big screen. The 37-year-old actress, who has stepped away from the limelight since losing the 2022 defamation case brought by her ex-husband Johnny Depp, 60,  will appear in the upcoming thriller In The Fire, which is set to premiere at the 69th Taormina Film Festival in Italy. It will be the first time she has promoted a film since her court battle, reported Deadline.

Katie Holmes, Suki Waterhouse and Juliana Margulies showed off their effortless fashion sense while attending the 16th Annual Chanel Tribeca Artists Dinner in New York on Monday.  The Batman star, 44, looked casually chic in black leather jacket worn over a white t-shirt, which she paired with black satin pants.  The actress — who recently stunned at the Theatre World Awards — finalized the look with black dress shoes and a delicate gold necklace.

Michael Clifford has announced that he is going to be a dad. The 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) guitarist announced via People that he and his wife, Crystal Leigh, are expecting their first baby together. “I’m filled with excitement and also nerves,” Michael, 27, told People.

The FADER’s “Songs You Need” are the tracks we can’t stop playing. Check back every day for new music and follow along on our Spotify playlist.

Chris Hemsworth fanboys over some celebs. The action superstar is opening up about his unabashed love for Ed Sheeran after seeing him in concert three times in a matter of months.Hemsworth walked the carpet at the premiere of his new action epic,, held at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City on Monday, and he opened up to ET's Rachel Smith about having gone to see the «Bad Habits» singer live in concert in New Jersey over the weekend.«I was gonna blame it on my kids and say my kids wanted me to come, but they're not even here,» Hemsworth said with a laugh.The handsome star took to Instagram over the weekend to share some snapshots from Sheeran's concert at MetLife Stadium, where he was joined by Matt Damon and Gordon Ramsay.«I'm a fan.

Ezra Miller is speaking out in public for the first time since August 2022.

Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson were so essential to the success of The Hunger Games, that they are still associated with the roles to this day.

Emily Blunt is a vision in red while hosting the American Institute for Stuttering 17th Annual Gala on Monday (June 12) in New York City.

Kesha is stripping down to promote her new album Gag Order.

While Domino's expect many customers will take the chance to sample the restaurant's Premium range, best-selling Traditional favourites shouldn't be far off the list.

To calculate which state or territory was the best place to live, numerous factors such as health, housing, education, and wellbeing were ranked in a Social Progress Index. 

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor National Amusements, the parent company of Paramount Global, has received a $125 million investment from BDT Capital Partners, an investment firm that specializes in supporting family-controlled businesses and estates. The influx of cash is designed to take pressure off of Paramount Global stock price, which has been under water in recent months in part because of concern about National Amusements’ financial health. The deal will allow National Amusements to pay off some existing loans that have been secured by the company’s Paramount Global shares. “Our expanded partnership with BDT & MSD reflects our strong belief in Paramount’s ability to deliver value to all shareholders. Paramount has the best assets in the media industry, with an incredible content library and IP spanning all genres and demographics, as well as the No. 1 broadcast network, the leading free ad-supported streaming television service and the fastest-growing pay streaming platform in the U.S.,” said Shari Redstone, Chair, CEO and President of NAI. “NAI has conviction in Paramount’s strategy and execution, and we remain committed to supporting Paramount as it takes the necessary steps to build on its success and capitalize on the strategic opportunities in our industry.”