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Annika Pham Oslo-based heavyweight news-led Schibsted Media has agreed to acquire from Nordic and Baltic telco Telia its TV and Media business led by flagship TV companies TV4 in Sweden and MTV in Finland, the partners announced Tuesdsay. The transaction, worth SEK 6.55 billion ($615.3 million), is anticipated to close in the third quarter of 2025 at the latest, subject to customary regulatory approval.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor David St. John, a TV producer who worked on shows including “America’s Next Top Model,” died Dec. 19 of pancreatic cancer in Seattle.

Will Smith is teasing that a sequel to Hancock is in the works and wants Zendaya for a role in the film.

Tyla is responding to criticism.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor After several days of intensive negotiations, YouTube TV and Paramount Global renewed their carriage deal for CBS stations nationwide, MTV, Comedy Central and 20 other channels on the service. In addition, under the new agreement, YouTube TV has the right to bundle Paramount+ to “qualifying” customers.

Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Dozens of live television channels could soon disappear for YouTube TV subscribers as the streaming service continues to negotiate a new deal with Paramount, owners of CBS, BET, MTV, Comedy Central and more. Paramount threatened to pull their channels from YouTube TV on Feb.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor YouTube TV and Paramount Global, still haggling over a new distribution deal, have reached a short-term extension to let the internet TV service continue carrying CBS and more than 20 other networks — for now. The companies are sparring over financial terms, with Paramount seeking a rate hike. Their existing deal expired at 11 p.m.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Paramount Global is notifying YouTube TV subscribers that channels including CBS, BET, Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon could go dark on the service as soon as Thursday, Feb. 13.

Shantay, Law Roach is here to stay (on a semi-regular basis) on RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Nick Cannon‘s been a “Bad” boy.The host and creator of the Viacom-owned MTV’s wildly-successful improv rap battle show “Wild N’ Out” allegedly stole key elements of the program for a copycat on the subscription-based streaming platform Zeus Network — home to Cannon’s new program, “Bad Vs. Wild,” according to a lawsuit.The inordinately virile musician and actor created and hosted “Wild ‘n Out” starting in 2005 and it aired for two decades over 21 seasons.Itself an urban take on “Whose Line Is It Anyway?,” “Wild ‘n Out” brought celebs and street artists together for face-to-face rap battles that primarily consisted of “Your mama”-esque disses.In 2024, Cannon, 44, jumped to Zeus and launched “Bad vs. Wild.”“Zeus’s copying of these elements in ‘Bad vs.

The CMT Music Awards will not be happening in 2025.

Amber Portwood lied about a pregnancy scare on the newest episode of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter. What the heck else has she lied about over the course of the various Teen Mom series??

Jenelle Evans‘ ex has filed a restraining order against her, and he’s now making himself busy by trying to warn the rest of the world about her supposed “relentless” vindictiveness!

The 2025 Grammys are this weekend!

Angelina Pivarnick has called off her engagement.

Bristol Palin is sharing a concerning health update.

a beloved music radio host and former MTV VJ, remains hospitalized after having a massive stroke earlier this month.A representative for Pinfield as well as legal filings by Pinfield’s family confirmed the music industry veteran suffered the stroke Jan. 6 following years of health struggles, which reportedly were contributing factors.Pinfield made his mark in the 1990s hosting MTV’s influential alternative rock show “120 Minutes” after he appeared on an episode of “The Real World.”An encyclopedic font of music knowledge, Pinfield went on to work as vice president of A&R at Columbia Records from 2001 to 2006 and later hosted various radio and TV programs, including shows for the Bay Area’s KFOG 104.5 FM, New York’s WRXP, Sirius XM and, more recently, co-hosting “The Power Hour” on AXS TV.Pinfield spoke with The Post in 2012 about his “rockin’ New York,” detailing some of his favorite venues and encounters with rock royalty.His hospitalization was hinted at by Los Angeles radio station KCSN, where he hosted a daily show “Afternoons with Matt Pinfield.” The network said Jan.

Emily Longeretta How do you follow up the epic 40th season of MTV’s “The Challenge“? Bring back one of the most popular themes for “The Challenge: All Stars.” That’s exactly what the series will do when Season 5 debuts on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Plus, it’s moving back to the original home of “The Challenge,” MTV.

Things are still tense AF between Catelynn Lowell and her biological daughter Carly‘s adoptive parents.

DEVO’s Mark Mothersbaugh has revealed that he makes $1million per year from the Ridiculousness theme song alone.The vocalist, composer and co-founder of the iconic band has made a name for himself outside of the line-up, going on to develop music for TV series and scores for movies. Now, in a new interview he has revealed that it is the 20-second-long theme tune for Ridiculousness that is his biggest source of income.The comedy series – which is hosted by Rob Dyrek – has been on the air since 2011 and showcases a selection of viral clips that have been making the rounds online.

Keke Palmer has one of the most interesting takes on “Defying Gravity” from Wicked!