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Netflix hits 200 million subscriber mark as it emphasises ad-free model
- January 20, 2021

Shares of Netflix rose almost 13% in extended trading as the financial milestone validated the company's strategy of going into debt to take on big Hollywood studios with a flood of its own programming in multiple languages. "It's super impressive what Disney has done", Netflix chief executive Reed Hastings said on the call. "It gets us fired up about increasing our membership and increasing our content production". (more...)

Meghan Markle's letter to father 'signalled end of relationship'
- January 20, 2021

Meghan , 39, the wife of Queen Elizabeth's grandson Prince Harry , is suing Associated Newspapers after its Mail on Sunday printed extracts of a handwritten letter she sent to her estranged father, Thomas Markle , in August 2018. In his statement Thomas said he went to the Mail On Sunday and gave it extracts of the letter to publish in February 2019 because he wanted to correct a false version of events he believed could only have come from Meghan . (more...)

Chrissy Teigen takes up horse riding on therapist's recommendation
- January 20, 2021

The 35-year-old wrote to fans, "a lot of u really misinterpreted this tweet and I guess that's on me". Sharing a picture of her new horse on Twitter over the weekend, she wrote: "My therapist says I need something that I do for just me, as I have absolutely nothing now lol". (more...)

RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under coming to TVNZ
- January 20, 2021

Production is now underway in New Zealand . RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under season 1 - a Stan Original production in collaboration with TVNZ OnDemand in New Zealand - will air in North America on the WOW Presents Plus subscription streaming app. (more...)

Limo, glam squad ready if Tiger King's Joe Exotic gets Trump pardon
- January 20, 2021

In the tale of two narcissists, Tiger King's Joe Exotic is reportedly expecting a presidential pardon from Donald Trump before Joe Biden is inaugurated as the next president of the U.S. After addressing a crowd at a deeply unusual, self-demanded "Goodbye" event this morning Australian time - at which he delivered a meandering speech containing minimal truth while refusing to even utter the name of his freely and fairly elected successor - US President Donald Trump is now reportedly ... (more...)

'The Bachelorette's' Clare Crawley And Dale Moss Split
- January 20, 2021

The couple shocked viewers and Bachelor alums when they got engaged mere days after filming for Season 16 of the hit ABC reality TV series began. We strongly believe in leading with love and always remaining true to oneself - something our families have taught and instilled in us throughout our lives. (more...)

Vanessa Bryant Posts Sweet 18th Birthday Note To Oldest Daughter
- January 20, 2021

Thank you for being kind, polite and gracious in everything that you do. "You have no idea how happy and proud mommy and daddy are that you're our daughter", the celebrity mom continued. "Let me be real~ Grief is a messed up cluster of emotions", she began. One day you only think about laughing while the next you don't want to live. (more...)

Tiffany Trump Announces Engagement To Michael Boulous at White House
- January 20, 2021

President Donald Trump , to officially launch the Trump 2020 campaign, at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida on June 18, 2019. 'Feeling blessed and excited for the next chapter!' Donald Trump's youngest daughter Tiffany announced her engagement to Michael Boulos on Tuesday, creating memories with her family at The White House as she took advantage of her father's final day as President. (more...)

'The Muppet Show': Entire Classic Series Headed to Disney+
- January 19, 2021

All five seasons of Jim Henson's famed variety show, " The Muppet Show ", will begin streaming on Disney + on Friday, Feb. 19. This marks the first time that seasons four and five will be available for home viewers to enjoy. 'And as for [cantankerous hecklers] Statler and Waldorf, I can only add: "Sorry, guys, but here we go again"'. With more and more Muppet content coming to Disney+, it has now become a destination for Muppet fans. (more...)

ViacomCBS sets dates for Paramount+ launch, streaming strategy presentation
- January 19, 2021

The service will also launch internationally this year with plans to roll out in Latin America on March 4; the Nordics on March 25; and Australia in mid-2021. The CBS All Access rebrand will also make it available beyond North America. The catalog should expand to include over 30,000 TV episodes and movies by the time the renaming takes effect. (more...)

Peaky Blinders Will 'Continue In Another Form' After Sixth And Final Series
- January 19, 2021

In July, Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight teased the sixth season will take a supernatural turn during an online Q&A on the show's official website. It starred Helen McCrory as Polly Gray and Paul Anderson as Arthur Shelby , as well as Anya Taylor-Joy as Gina Gray. Back in 2019, Knight said that the plan was to go for seven seasons, and that's what most fans were expecting. (more...)

Javicia Leslie new star of Batwoman
- January 19, 2021

Mary, on the other hand, is willing to help Ryan step up, at least temporarily, especially with their shared experience of losing their mothers. With a FuboTV 7-day free trial you can stream Batwoman Season 2 episodes for free if you haven't used the free trial yet. (more...)

Betty White celebrates 99th birthday with hotdog and fries
- January 19, 2021

A bevy of celebrities sent White best wishes on her special day, with everyone from William Shatner to Josh Gad to Ryan Reynolds chiming in. Inside two years of " Pet Set ", White would make her debut because the lascivious TV Sue Ann Nevins on "The Mary Tyler Moore Present". (more...)

Jennifer Coolidge doesn't want to replace Kim Cattrall on 'SATC' revival
- January 19, 2021

Kim Cattrall isn't returning for the revival of "Sex and the City" which means the role of Samantha Jones could be up for grabs. Cattrall will not be reprising her role as sex-obsessed publicist Samantha Jones for the highly-anticipated revival on US streaming service HBO Max, and some devotees have suggested the Legally Blonde star would be an ideal candidate to tackle the character. (more...)

‘I Did Not Run Over Any Cats’
- January 19, 2021

In the same video, Spears urged Tesla CEO Elon Musk to do something about this because he " owed " her a couple of cats. Though, she did say about the vehicular accidents that "it's really devastating and tragic for everyone involved". (more...)

Kim Kardashian, Kanye West stop seeking marriage counselling
- January 19, 2021

We have many episodes of this soap opera. Kardashian and West, who have been plagued by speculation their marriage is on the rocks , have "completely" stopped going, and a split is imminent, a source exclusively told People . The insider explains, "Divorce has been discussed, but Kim wants more than anything for their relationship to work". For now, they're living their separate lives in Calabasas, Calif., and Wyoming as they try to figure out what's best for their four kids. (more...)

Iced Earth's Jon Schaffer arrested following Capitol raid
- January 19, 2021

He was seen in photos and surveillance arguing with Capitol Police inside the Capitol building, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said. "The FBI Washington Field Office took him into custody in the 400 block of North Capitol St., NW", the official FBI statement reads. (more...)

Matt Damon Reportedly In Australia To Appear In 'Thor: Love & Thunder'
- January 19, 2021

Are you excited to see the Avengers star return in Thor: Love and Thunder? So far, Pratt has been the only name officially announced to join the film but there is a possibility that the other Guardians like Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, and Vin Diesel will show up as well . (more...)

Ben Affleck, Ana de Armas split after nearly 1 year of dating
- January 19, 2021

Purple , 15, Seraphina , 12 and Samuel , 8. Ana de Armas and Ben Affleck , who spent much of 2020 together, have "mutually" and "completely amicably" chose to end their romantic journey. Fans began to suspect the A-list pair were no more when Ana returned to Cuba and Ben stayed in Los Angeles over the holidays. Over the following weeks, the hot new couple were fundamentally inseparable, as they were photographed out for a walk on several occasions. (more...)

Garth Brooks performing at Joe Biden inauguration
- January 19, 2021

Deadline reported that the superstar performed at former President Barack Obama's 2009 inaugural concert. Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will receive a presidential escort for the final block of the traditional parade route with representatives of every branch of the military and the drumlines of Biden's and Harris' alma maters, the University of DE and Howard University. (more...)