NBCUniversal, Sky Name Executive Team for Global Advertising and Partnerships Unit

Jake Kanter International TV EditorSky and Sony Pictures Television have signed a new “long-term” partnership that will give the Comcast-owned pay-TV operator access to Sony’s movies across the UK and Ireland, Germany, Italy, Austria and Switzerland.The deal builds on an agreement signed in 2016 and means new Sony Pictures Entertainment releases, including Jumanji: The Next Level, Little Women and Bad Boys For Life, will be carried by Sky Cinema.

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentEuropean pay TV operator Sky has taken 100% ownership of Love Productions, the producer behind “The Great British Bake Off.” Sky previously owned a 70% stake in the company, founded by Richard McKerrow.Jane Millichip, Sky Studios’ chief commercial officer, said: “Love Productions is a world-class production company that has continued to create popular, thought-provoking and award-winning factual and factual entertainment shows since Sky first

Jake Kanter International TV EditorEXCLUSIVE: Comcast’s European broadcaster Sky has taken full control of Love Productions, the producer behind Channel 4 hit The Great British Bake Off.Sky took a 70.41% stake in Love Productions in 2014, and now the pay-TV operator has acquired the remaining 29.59% of shares in the Richard McKerrow-founded outfit, as it continues to build its production empire.Jane Millichip, Sky Studios’ chief commercial officer, said: “Love Productions is a world-class

Sky Rompiendo, Billboard can confirm.Formerly signed to Warner Chappell Music, the hitmaker joins Sony's roster as his career is on the rise. "This is a new challenge," Sky said about the deal.

Naman Ramachandran Sky, the Comcast-owned pay-TV operator in the U.K., has come out in support of the Black Lives Matter movement after it emerged that U.K. public service broadcaster the BBC had ruled that presenters and guests would not be allowed to wear Black Lives Matter badges on air.“Sky Sports is committed to doing more to tackle racism, highlight racial injustice and support communities impacted by racism,” the company said in a statement Thursday.

If you thought BBC Dad was a pandemic mood, wait until you meet Sky News Mom!

Alex Henry Foster has shared the cinematic new video for ‘Lavender Sky’.

Park Seo-joon is brightening up our social media timeline. The South Korean actor has been busy with the production of his upcoming film Dream.

Sarah-Jane Mee has welcomed her first child with fiancé Ben Richardson.The 41 year old Sky News anchor took to her Instagram feed to announce the news as she shared a stunning black and white photo of the little baby. The snap sees the youngster wearing a baby grow with an illustration of a TV on it that had "Breaking News" written in it.

Michael Nyman, founder and CEO of Acceleration Community of Companies, has announced the hiring of Patrick Lafferty as chief operating officer and Kristena Hatcher as vice president in charge of people and culture. In his role, Lafferty will lead the network’s operating group, Business Performance Partners, and be responsible for managing the business units.

Mixed sex couples in Scotland will be allowed to enter into civil partnerships "as soon as possible" after a new law was passed at the Scottish Parliament. Cabinet secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville made the pledge as Holyrood passed legislation making the change.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorA new forecast from agency giant GroupM sees total global advertising declining 10% in 2020, counting U.S. political dollars, with international damage the worst in countries like Brazil, Japan and the UK.The mid-year forecast assesses all media, projecting a return to previous levels by 2022.

Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo are set for a big rise this week with Savage Love (Laxed - Siren Beat), up 18 places to Number 4 after two days. The original beat by 17-year-old Polynesian artist Jawsh 685 (real name Joshua Nanai) blew up on TikTok and caught the attention of Jason Derulo, who wanted to use it for his own song. The official collaboration was released on 12 June, and debuted on the Official Singles Chart at Number 22.

Tommy Lee ended a radio interview abruptly earlier this week when the host asked him to rank his ex-lovers.The Motley Crue drummer was chatting with Australia’s Moonman in the Morning co-host Jess Eva on Thursday when she asked him which of his former girlfriends and wives was best in bed: “You are a hero to many men around the world because you’ve romanced some hotties in your time,” posited Eva, before asking: “Heather Locklear, Pamela Anderson, Naomi Campbell, Pink, out of all your loves, who

Dade Hayes Finance EditorNBCUniversal and Sky have set the leadership team for their One Platform Global Advertising & Partnerships initiative, which was first announced last month.President and Managing Director of Global Advertising & Partnerships KC Sullivan will lead the unified group and bring the offering to market.