Nielsen Shares Spike On Report It Will Be Bought For $15B By Group Including Elliott Management

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentTrustNordisk, which is at the Canneseries Festival (Apr. 1-6) with “The Dreamer – Becoming Karen Blixen,” has scored a raft of deals on Christian Tafdrup’s psychological horror film “Speak No Evil.”The Sundance film follows a Danish family who befriends a Dutch family while vacationing in Tuscany.

TV ratings giant Nielsen is to be acquired by private equity consortium Evergreen Coast Capital Corporation and Brookfield Business Partners in a deal valued at around $16BN.

A toxicology report has confirmed that Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins had opioids, marijuana, and other drugs in his system, Colombian investigators have said, via The Guardian and BBC News reports. Hawkins died in a hotel in Bogota on Friday, March 25. The cause of death remains unknown with investigators not stating whether the drugs played a factor in the death of the 50-year-old musician.

Former Ex On The Beach star Ashley Cain has shared a photo of his late daughter’s grave on Mother’s Day. Ashley’s daughter Azaylia tragically passed away aged eight months in April 2021 following a battle with leukaemia. With Azaylia’s passing in mind, days like today are undeniably difficult for families like his and mothers like Safiyya Vorajee, 34 – Ashley’s partner.

died Friday in Colombia, had a heart that weighed double the average for men his age, according to a new report.Forensic experts during an examination found Hawkins heart weighed “at least 600 grams,” double the average of 300 to 350 grams, the Daily Mail reported Sunday.Hawkins, 50, was found dead Friday in a hotel room at the Four Seasons Casa Medina in Bogota. In his room, there were multiple drugs found, according to a report that cited Colombia authorities.“Colombian authorities found: marijuana, antidepressants, opioids, heroine [sic].

Quinta Brunson is feeling the love for  and she's soaking it all up! The creator and star of the hit ABC series spoke with ET's Matt Cohen at the 15th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, where's she's not only an excited guest but an honoree. «First of all, I was excited because I just wanted to be invited,» she admitted, calling it a beautiful event. «So when I found out I was getting honored, the best part was, „oh, I get a free invite!“ So, I was excited about that. The actress said she was grateful to be in the presence of all the guests and fellow honorees Nia Long, Chanté Adams and Aunjanue Ellis.

Nielsen Holdings PLC has rejected an acquisition offer by a private equity group, which includes the activist firm Elliott Management, in a deal that would have valued the company at $15 billion.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorNielsen Holdings PLC has turned down a bid by a private-equity consortium to buy the media-measurement giant, noting that the company feels the proposal “does not adequately compensate shareholders for Nielsen’s growth prospects.”Shares in the company, which has been under scrutiny for months as TV networks that represent some of its biggest clients have sought new measurement work from rivals, soared more than 40% on Monday on a report that a group that included Nielsen investor Elliott Management Corp. sought to buy the company for what could be around $15 billion, including debt.Nielsen said its choice was bolstered by conversations with one of its largest shareholders, The WindAcre Partnership, an investor since 2013.

slamming Jane Campion’s Oscar-nominated Western “The Power of the Dog,” the Hollywood actor has also revealed he’s also not a fan of TV’s “Yellowstone” — despite starring in the show’s new prequel, “1883.”Elliott, 77, made the admission during his appearance on Marc Maron’s “WTF” podcast late last month, saying the wildly popular Western series was too soapy for his liking. “I’m not a ‘Yellowstone’ fan,” Elliott stated.

Jamie Dornan is clearing the air on the rumors that his now-famous friend group iced out Robert Pattinson!

Channel change. Sam Elliott admitted that he isn’t the ideal audience for the Yellowstone franchise — even after starring in its prequel 1883.

Jane Campion offered to settle her feud with Sam Elliott in the ol’ fashioned way. The "Power of the Dog" director recently appeared on the Hollywood Reporter’s "Awards Chatter Podcast" and revealed the pair had unfinished business to take care of. "OK, Sam, let’s meet down at the Warner Bros.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorShares of media-measurement kingpin Nielsen Holdings PLC surged more than 40% Monday after The Wall Street Journal reported the company had started talks with a group of private-equity firms, including Elliott Management Corp., for a sale that could be valued at approximately $15 billion, including debt.Elliott Management has a reputation for pressing for big changes at the companies in which it invests, and has in the past called for different management of companies including Barnes & Noble. Interpublic Group and AT&T.

Willie Nelson's older sister and longtime bandmate has died. Bobbie Nelson passed away on the morning of Thursday, March 10, «peacefully and surrounded by family,» according to a statement from the Nelson family that Willie posted to Instagram. She was 91.«Her elegance, grace, beauty and talent made this world a better place,» the statement reads.

Willie Nelson’s sister and original bandmate has died.

Willie Nelson's sister and bandmate, Bobbie Nelson, has died. She was 91. Bobbie, who was a pianist, singer and a member of the band Willie Nelson and Family, passed away Thursday morning, "peacefully and surrounded by family." "Her elegance, grace, beauty and talent made this world a better place.

AUSTIN, Texas -- Bobbie Nelson, the older sister of country music legend Willie Nelson and longtime pianist in his band, has died, her family said. She was 91.An original member of the Willie Nelson and Family Band, Bobbie Nelson played piano for more than 50 years with her brother. She died Thursday “peacefully and surrounded by family," the Nelson family said in a statement.

Willie Nelson’s sister and bandmate, has died aged 91.Bobbie was the pianist in the original line-up of the Willie Nelson Family band and had recently co-authored two books with her brother.Bobbie died yesterday (March 10) and news of her passing was confirmed in a family statement.“Her elegance, grace, beauty and talent made this world a better place,” the statement from the Nelson family began.“She was the first member of Willie’s band, as his pianist and singer. Our hearts are broken and she will be deeply missed.