CNN Preps ‘5 Things’ Revival in Streaming Max Test

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor The three media companies planning to launch a much-scrutinized sports streamer later this year are set to give advertisers a sneak peek at the new outlet. Fox, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to use their new streaming joint-venture — the official name of the video hub has yet to be announced — to boost the impressions they have to sell to Madison Avenue during the industry’s annual “upfront” market, according to three people familiar with the matter.

Naman Ramachandran “Doctor Who” star Ncuti Gatwa leads the cast of a revival of Oscar Wilde‘s 1895 play “The Importance of Being Earnest” at London’s National Theatre. The play follows Jack Worthing, who while assuming the role of dutiful guardian in the country, lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algernon Moncrieff takes on a similar facade.

Alex Ritman A documentary about Kevin Spacey that was first announced prior to him being acquitted of multiple sexual offenses in the U.K. last year is now complete, with Variety able to reveal details, a first-look trailer, release dates and a multi-territory deal — including for the U.S. — with Warner Bros.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Continued investment in streaming contributed to a first-quarter loss for Spanish-language media giant TelevisaUnivision, which is seeing the bulk of its growth come from its Mexican operations while U.S. revenue stays flat with year-earlier results. The company, which operates the Univision TV network, said operating expenses grew 16% during the first quarter, to $821 million, driven by continued investments in its ViX streaming service and the expansion of a third party ad-sales business in Mexico.

Selena Gomez included a stunning leather ensemble for her latest business outing. The Hollywood star wore an all-black look for the TIME 100 Summit in New York City at the Lincoln Center, showcasing her sophisticated hairstyle and rocking a soft glam makeup look.Selena Gomez shares makeup-free ‘real’ photoSelena Gomez and Benny Blanco are reportedly in a ‘long-distance’ relationshipSelena Gomez proves pink is her color in her latest red carpet lookThe singer was photographed arriving at the event, where she was chosen as a speaker for the prestigious ceremony.

F1 driver Max Verstappen is currently off the dating market!

influence on culture continues to extend well beyond the music industry since the release of her new album, . Her latest work is a tribute to country, rewritten on her own terms, and celebrates the country western aesthetic that accompanies it.

We are nearly a quarter of the way through the 2024 Formula 1 race season!

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Max Cutler sold Parcast Studios, his scripted-audio entertainment start-up, to Spotify in 2019 under a deal in which Spotify ultimately paid nearly $90 million. Cutler went on to become Spotify’s VP, head of talk creator content and partnerships — inking exclusive licensing deals with podcasters including Alex Cooper, Emma Chamberlain and Markiplier, and managing the company’s partnership with “The Joe Rogan Experience” — before exiting last year. Now Cutler is back in the game with the launch of Pave Studios.

Max Cutler, the former Spotify executive who oversaw the audio streamer’s deals with the likes of Alex Cooper and Joe Rogan, is launching his own company.

Maisie Smith and Max George appeared to be put on the spot and gave an awkward response when quizzed about marriage live on television.

Maisie Smith and Max George both appeared slightly taken aback when asked about marriage as they revealed their first-ever joint move. The couple, who met on Strictly Come Dancing, appeared on Good Morning Britain on Monday (April 15) as they revealed they'll soon be working together.

Things on Good Morning Britain became awkward when host Ed Balls asked Maisie Smith and Max George an odd question about marriage.The couple - who met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2020 - appeared on the ITV show together on Monday, 15 April to discuss their new roles in a theatre production.The Wanted singer Max, 35, and ex-EastEnders actress Maisie, 22, will be starring in the iconic Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds The Spirit of Man arena tour in 2025.They will portray married couple Nathaniel and Beth in the production, after auditioning together and bagging the roles. As the pair shared their excitement over their new venture on GMB, Ed, 57, jumped in to ask Max and Maisie if they had been "practising" for their theatre roles - leaving Maisie visibly confused.

Palm Royale‘s Kristen Wiig, Josh Lucas, director Tate Taylor and writer and showrunner Abe Sylvia joined Deadline’s Contenders TV event Sunday to talk about the likability of the characters, some of the tough topics they’ve tackled and how the Palm Beach setting helped amplify the comedy of the show.

UK fans of Vanderpump Rules, Below Deck, or The Real Housewives can now indulge in their favourite Hayu episodes for free, thanks to Sky's latest streaming deal. What makes this deal even better is that it won't cost you a penny more than your TV subscription.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor CBS News is ready to launch a new salvo in TV’s streaming wars. With many of its rivals bolstering their streaming offerings in recent months, CBS News plans to broaden its efforts by debuting a new signature “whip-around” live-streamed program, “CBS News 24/7” that will rely on journalists both from the national news outlet as well as from CBS local stations — and serve as the new name of the broadband outlet.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor AMC Networks plans to offer ad-supported versions to all of its targeted streaming services by the end of the 2024-2025 upfront market, part of a broader bid to give advertisers a potential perch in nearly every video venue. AMC in late 2023 launched an ad-supported edition of its flagship AMC+ streaming venue, which comprises offerings from Shudder, Sundance Now and IFC Films Unlimited. Now, it wants to offer plans tied to those individual hubs, as well as other services, outside of an overarching AMC+ plan.

Max Thieriot hits the red carpet at the 2024 CMT Music Awards held at Moody Center on Sunday (April 7) in Austin, Tex.

Dianne Buswell has revealed the one thing she's "avoided for eight years" on Strictly Come Dancing.The professional dancer has been a part of the BBC show since 2017 and has dazzled viewers with her high-energy performances and impressive moves ever since. Since joining Strictly, which saw Dianne make the permanent move from Australia, the pro has been partnered with the likes of Max George, Tyler West and Bobby Brazier, who she finished the series in second place last year.

Ava Max is starting her new musical era!