Jodie Comer has caught the “stage bug.” Having triumphed in her debut performance in Prima Facie, she’s avidly seeking to follow up with another production in coming years.
16.03.2023 - 11:39 / deadline.com
Korea’s HYBE, which manages K-pop band BTS, says it’s planning a series of acquisitions and investments in the U.S. entertainment market this year, after withdrawing from a heated battle with internet giant Kakao to take control of rival agency SM Entertainment.
HYBE founder and chairman Bang Si-hyuk said the company will announce a “substantial number of acquisitions and investments within this year as part of our efforts to widen our presence in the U.S.”
Bang has also recently said that the K-pop industry is losing the growth momentum that it enjoyed during the pandemic and that major players would need to scale up and diversify in order to survive. Some of that slowdown is attributed to BTS currently being on a break as a group. “Without BTS, the market drastically shrinks in size,” said Bang.
HYBE already owns Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings, which manages Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, through its HYBE America subsidiary following a $1BN merger announced in April 2021.
HYBE announced on March 12 that it was pulling out of its takeover bid for SM Entertainment after “observing that the market has been showing signs of overheating due to competition with both Kakao and Kakao Entertainment”, which it feared would have a negative impact on shareholder value.
A few days previously, Kakao had made an offer close to $1BN to acquire up to 35% of SM Entertainment and prevent HYBE from taking control.
HYBE, which holds a 14.8% stake in SM Entertainment after acquiring shares held by former chief producer Lee Soo Man, now says it has held talks with SM and Kakao and “agreed to cooperate on matters related to their platforms”.
SM Entertainment manages major K-pop acts including Super M, BoA, Girls’ Generation,
Jodie Comer has caught the “stage bug.” Having triumphed in her debut performance in Prima Facie, she’s avidly seeking to follow up with another production in coming years.
A lot has changed for Keke Palmer over the past year! The “Nope” actress shared a video on Instagram reflecting on the biggest change — her newborn son, Leodis Andrellton Jackson.
Pete Davidson is tired of hearing people gossip about his love life. "I'm in my 20's and I've dated people," the comedian, who turns 30 this year, said on the "Real Ones" podcast with Jon Berthnal. "And for some reason, that's very crazy and interesting to people.
Real Ones” podcast on Patreon, “I’d be sitting in the back watching the cold open and — the cold open [is] topical, political humor, whatever’s in the culture. And then, making fun of you. Then you’ve gotta walk out and do a sketch next and hit your mark and the show just made fun of you.
He’s back! Pete Davidson has returned to Instagram after a five-year hiatus from the social media platform.
Kelly Clarkson has arrived for the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards!
Anderson .Paak aka DJ Pee .Wee is set to spin at the London Alley Playboy After Dark event at The London Alley Estate in Indio, California.Celebrities and influencers will be in attendance at the exclusive fête on April 13, to celebrate ’s 70th anniversary and kick off the 2023 Coachella festivities. London Alley, a creative production studio that has worked on music videos and projects with Ariana Grande, Doja Cat, The Weeknd, Bad Bunny, Post Malone and Lil Nas X, will bring the party to life, all while honoring the lifestyle brand’s iconic history. The event will take inspiration from Hugh Hefner’s 1969-1970 television talk show,, which was formatted like an iconic Playboy mansion cocktail party, with A-list guests including Fleetwood Mac, James Brown, Tina Turner and more.Beyond the rapper’s exclusive DJ set, attendees can expect surprise performances, immersive activations, giveaways, food from Verse LA, cocktails and more.The Playboy After Dark affair is invite only, and the exact address will be provided following an email confirmation.
Supporting Selena! Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin) continued to prove there’s no bad blood between her and Selena Gomez with a simple Instagram “like.”
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are enjoying the beautiful weather in L.A. by stepping out for a Sunday brunch date.
Selena Gomez has broken her silence over the alleged 'feud' between herself and Hailey Bieber and called for an end to the online abuse directed towards the supermodel. The singer took to Instagram this morning (March 24) to stand up for her ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber’s wife after revealing Hailey had contacted her.
Selena Gomez has spoken out about the hate Hailey Bieber has been receiving amid their rumoured feud.
Justin Bieber has shared a positive health update with fans, after revealing he has Ramsay Hunt Syndrome last year. The singer, 29, announced his diagnosis in June as he said he was suffering with “full paralysis” on one side of his face, and was forced to cancel a series of shows at the time. Ramsay Hunt Syndrome occurs when a shingles outbreak affects facial nerves near the ear, and can cause deafness as well as immobility in the face.
On the mend. Justin Bieber offered an update on his face mobility after being diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome.
Single and thriving. Selena Gomez offered a glimpse at her love life after being linked to Drew Taggart.
Justin Bieber appears to be in good spirits amid his recovery from Ramsay Hunt syndrome. The 29-year-old singer took to his Instagram Wednesday to update fans on his health condition by showing mobility in his face. Bieber shared a video to his Instagram Story where the camera zoomed in on his face. He blinked, rolled his eyes and raised his eyebrows in the video. The caption on his social media video said, "Wait for it…." Toward the end of the video, the Grammy winner is seen flashing a big smile on camera. Bieber donned a blue and yellow puffer jacket, with a gray hooded sweater underneath. The song "Ice T," by R&B singer Tems was heard playing in the background of the video. Ramsay Hunt syndrome "occurs when a shingles outbreak affects the facial nerve near one of your ears," according to the Mayo Clinic.
Justin Bieber has a lot to smile about. The 29-year-old performer took to his Instagram Stories on Wednesday, sharing a video of himself soundtracked to Tems' song «Ice T.»In the clip, Bieber wrote, «Wait for it,» sharing a close-up video of his face before breaking into a wide grin.justin bieber's smile is my favorite thing in the whole world pic.twitter.com/ZHcoWePilBThe moment comes after the «Sorry» singer revealed his Ramsay Hunt Syndrome diagnosis publicly in June 2022, showing how the condition had given him facial paralysis.According to the Mayo Clinic, Ramsay Hunt Syndrome «occurs when a shingles outbreak affects the facial nerve near one of your ears. In addition to the painful shingles rash, Ramsay Hunt syndrome can cause facial paralysis and hearing loss in the affected ear.»At the time, Bieber shared his health struggles with his fans, noting that the condition had forced him to postpone several tour dates.«As you can probably see from my face, I have Ramsay Hunt Syndrome,» Bieber told fans.
It's three years since the first winter edition of Love Island hit our screens, and one Islander from the 2020 series looked completely different as she was picked out from the crowd by American R&B star Chris Brown during his current tour. Natalia Zoppa, who was coupled-up with Justin Bieber lookalike Luke Mabbott after arriving during the Casa Amor stage of the ITV2 dating contest, was brought on stage by the Run It! singer for a special performance at Manchester's AO Arena.
Fans have been wondering if Justin Bieber joined his wife Hailey at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday night (March 12) at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Are Selena Gomez and Francia Raísa back on good terms?
Gary Lineker will not face disciplinary action from the BBC following his controversial tweet, according to reports. On Tuesday, Gary, 62, commented on a Twitter video put out by Home Secretary Suella Braverman, in which she unveiled government plans to stop migrant boats crossing the Channel and said the UK is being "overwhelmed". As he re-shared the video, the Match of the Day host wrote: "Good heavens, this is beyond awful." In a later tweet, Gary added: "There is no huge influx.