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As connected-TV ad spending continues to surge, the GroupM Ad Innovation Accelerator has launched as a cross-company program designed to bring about an evolution of the living-room ad experience.

Eight people were arrested and £500,000 in cash was seized after homes were raided as part of a major police crackdown on a suspected drug smuggling operation from the USA.

Athan Stephanopoulos is stepping down as executive vice president and chief digital officer of CNN, as CEO Mark Thompson focuses on a new structure for the network.

The region’s enterprise agency has appointed two new board members.

Gustavo Cisneros died on December 29 at the age of 78. Cisneros was one of the most recognized businessmen in the entertainment industry in Venezuela and Latin America.

Manchester's development boom, which has seen the city's skyline transformed in under 20 years, showed no signs of slowing down in 2023. It's the same story for 2024.

Meredith Woerner Deputy Editor, Variety.com The XFL and USFL have unveiled key details of the merged football franchise that will debut next March. The two formerly competing leagues officially confirmed their new name and logo as the United Football League on Sunday. Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia, who resurrected the XFL back in 2020, revealed the plans on Fox’s NFL pregame show.

We imagine that a lot of people will be taking part – or at least thinking about taking part – in some sort of health kick this January following the indulgences of the Christmas season, whether that's renewing their gym membership, taking part in Dry January or eating more healthily. And if you feel like your skincare routine could do with a refresh too, we've found just the thing: Skin Gym, a new cool brand that has just hit the shelves of Boots, which is perfect for busy lifestyles.

Karen Idelson This year’s Golden Globe nominees for best animated feature span four films from mainstay Hollywood studios and two critically acclaimed movies from lauded Japanese helmers. Though their settings and stories may be vastly different, spanning from an elemental metropolis or Japan to the multiverse, their throughline is innovative and inspiring animation.

SAG-AFTRA’s use of an AI image to help promote its upcoming Labor Innovation & Technology Summit has drawn the ire of at least one noted artist who believes it took away jobs from humans.

Hundreds of homes across the Stewartry are set to benefit from faster broadband speeds.

West Lothian College celebrated success as they scooped five wins at the prestigious College Development Network Awards.

For generations of kids, Christmas just wasn't Christmas without a visit to see Santa Claus. In Manchester, the easiest way to do this was to queue up and see him before the big day at one of the city's department stores.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor Ruth Seymour, a pioneering figure in public radio who led KCRW for many years until her retirement in 2010, died Friday in Santa Monica after a long illness. She was 88. After serving as program director at KPFK, Seymour joined KCRW in 1977 and was instrumental in transforming the station from a small college radio station to an influential national radio powerhouse.

Siddhant Adlakha Leaning full-tilt into its duology structure, Tollywood action drama “Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire” has a winding, often confounding narrative aimed at building up a sequel, but its maximalist action tableaus always yield dividends. After his previous two-parter “K.G.F.” smashed Indian box-office records for Kannada-language films, director Prashanth Neel employs the talents of ultra-charismatic superstar Prabhas (the star of S.S.

As someone who has battled hormonal acne breakouts, I understand the frustration of seeing those persistent red marks long after the pimples have faded away. My skin journey has been a rollercoaster, to say the least, and I've tried numerous products in the pursuit of fading those stubborn blemishes. I pinpointed my spot problems are largely due to a birth control method I was on, and since coming off it, my skin looks much clearer.

Yesterday (December 21), trainer and fashion giant New Balance opened a new store in the Trafford Centre. Away from its discount store in Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, it's the sneaker brand's first Northern store in the UK.

Spotify has pulled out of two music festivals in France after the country changed its tax laws in relation to streaming services.The company confirmed that it was withdrawing its support from Francofolies de La Rochelle and Printemps de Bourges as of next year.Earlier this month (via EuroNews), French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the country was introducing a new tax measure on music streaming services that would be “based on a very low rate of levy on the turnover” of the services.The country’s Ministry of Culture confirmed the details on December 13, saying that the tax contribution would be “at a rate of 1.2 per cent of [streaming services’] turnover in France”, although platforms with turnover of less than €20 million would be exempt.In response, Spotify have argued for a voluntary contribution instead of the tax. “This is a real blow to innovation, and to the growth prospects of recorded music in France,” said a representative of the company.

Police officers in Stockport have been donning uniforms and 'doing shifts' as shopworkers in a bid to crack down on shoplifting in the town.

John Bleasdale Guest Contributor The 6th edition of the El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) has wrapped with a feeling of quiet triumph. The glitz and celebrities were largely absent, although Egyptian star Yousra and legendary French actor Christophe Lambert both appeared at In Conversation events. But in a way, this allowed festival organizers to better focus on the core values which they wish to take forward.

Naman Ramachandran Colman Domingo will receive the London Film Critics’ Circle’s inaugural Innovation Award. Domingo has been recognized for his work as an actor, producer, writer, director and musician in film, television and theater. He won an Emmy for his role in “Euphoria.” He starred in Broadway musical “The Scottsboro Boys” (2011) for which he received a Tony nomination, and an Olivier nomination when the production transferred to London’s West End in 2014.

The UK’s leading film critics will present Colman Domingo with the first ever Derek Malcolm Award for Innovation at their upcoming awards ceremony.

It’s Thursday, and one star sign will impress senior colleagues through their handling of a tense situation, while another should review contracts with a fine toothed comb. There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years.

Peter Caranicas Deputy Editor Global law firm Greenberg Traurig now boasts the largest sports, media and entertainment team in the Middle East with the addition of two new attorneys: shareholder David Bintliff and senior associate Lewis Calder, who will be based in the United Arab Emirates office. Both were previously with Bird & Bird.

Amazon customers are rushing to buy a 'pain-free' gadget that's been hailed a 'game changer' for anyone who struggles wrapping Christmas presents. The £13 gadget, which is loved by craft queen Stacey Solomon, promises to give perfect Christmas wrapping every time, and prevents any ripped paper or jagged ends.

Nicholas Weinstock The first time I went to Ghana, I was 19 years old and volunteering to build a health clinic in a rural village. It was the early ‘90s, I was a teenaged lunatic, and everything bad that could have happened to me did: I got malaria; I was beaten up by soldiers on the border with the Ivory Coast — but I also encountered wonderful people and stunning and moving and unforgettable experiences and friendships.

Jaden Thompson Museum of the Moving Image and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation have announced the winners of the 2023 Sloan Student Grand Jury Prize and 2023 Sloan Student Discovery Prize, who will each receive $20,000 to develop their science-themed screenplays. Justine Beed of USC has won the Grand Jury Prize for her series pilot “La Forza,” while Lara Palmqvist of University of Texas at Austin was awarded the Discovery Prize for her feature script entitled “The Garden.” Beed and Palmqvist were selected from a group of 10 nominees by a jury including Dr.

Kristen Stewart and Salma Hayek are helping celebrate their friend Penelope Cruz!

William Earl Klutch Sports Group has acquired sports agency Rep 1 Baseball as UTA‘s sports partner looks to expand beyond its stronghold in basketball and football representation. The deal calls for Rep 1 CEO Chris Koras to serve as head of Klutch Baseball.

Steve Clarke Hailed as the best entertainment lawyer in London for her dealmaking prowess, Lisbeth “Libby” Savill is soon to swap her law-making chops for a new working life. At the end of the year, she will leave her legal practice at Latham & Watkins to begin what she describes as “the next chapter” in an extraordinary career. “I hate the word retirement.

Manchester's much-loved tiki bar The Liars Club has announced its closure. The late-night venue located on Back Bridge Street confirmed the news this afternoon and said that it will close its doors for good at the end of December.

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Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Advertisers have eyed the Disney+ streaming hub as a place where they might tuck a promotional message alongside the binge-watch of a Marvel series, or, potentially “Phineas & Ferb.” Soon, however, Madison Avenue may have some other opportunities to consider. Disney is mulling the launch of shopping and gaming experiences on the streaming outlet, with which advertisers could get involved, according to Rita Ferro, president of Disney Advertising Sales. “The world of advertising experiences on AVOD is an important place to be involved in,” Ferro tells Variety, hinting that a new presentation Disney has slated for Las Vegas on Jan.

Benjamin Zephaniah, a famed and celebrated poet and actor in works including Peaky Blinders, has tragically passed away at the age of 65.

Ellise Shafer Benjamin Zephaniah, a British poet and actor who played the role of Jeremiah Jesus in “Peaky Blinders,” has died. He was 65.

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