Manori Ravindran International Editor Soumya Sriraman, the former BritBox CEO who joined Amazon to lead its Prime Video Channels business in the U.S., is stepping down after two years at the SVOD. Sources indicate the executive is still at Amazon but will be leaving imminently for another role elsewhere. Sriraman is best known for her work pioneering the best-of-British streaming service BritBox in the U.S., where she is based. The SVOD launched there in 2017 and quickly reached 250,000 subscribers in one year. By the time Sriraman departed, in October 2020, the service had more than 1.5 million subscribers. The successful U.S. launch allowed joint operators BBC Studios and ITV to expand the brand to other markets, including Australia and Canada.
Tucker Carlson Is Clearly Still Mad About the Time Jon Stewart Humiliated Him on CNN (Video)
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or here.Meanwhile, here’s some background: Tucker Carlson used to be co-host of a pretty terrible CNN show called “Crossfire,” which pioneered the annoying ‘people shout at each other’ format on cable. In October, 2004, Stewart was a guest on the show and used the appearance to criticize the format and the hosts for what he poignantly said was real damage being done to American discourse. “It’s hurting America.
Here is what I wanted to tell you guys: Stop. You have a responsibility to the public discourse, and you fail miserably,” Stewart told them.Instead of listening, Carlson kept needling Stewart, at one point saying “I thought you were going to be funny,” which prompted Stewart to bluntly say “no, I’m not going to be your monkey.”Shortly after this, Carlson said, “I do think you’re more fun on your show. Just my opinion.”Stewart’s response: “You know what’s interesting, though? You’re as big a dick on your show as you are on any show.”That burn didn’t just hurt Carlson’s self esteem, however, it also hurt the show.
That episode aired Oct. 15, 2004. In January 2005, CNN’s then-CEO Jonathan Klein announced that “Crossfire” would be canceled later that year; at the same time, he announced that Carlson’s contract was not renewed.
Carlson claims that he chose to leave CNN, then #2 in cable news ratings, for 4th ranked MSNBC. But Klein consistently maintains that the choice was CNN’s. He also said, in announcing both the cancellation and the decision to let go of Carlson, that he basically agreed with Stewart.
Jon Bernthal Dances Up A Storm During Brother’s Wedding To Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg
Jon Bernthal knows what to do when he hits the dance floor.
‘Riverdale’s Camila Mendes To Exec Produce & Star Opposite Archie Renaux In Gulfstream Pictures’ Rom-Com ‘Upgraded’ From Director Carlson Young
EXCLUSIVE: Camila Mendes (Riverdale) and Archie Renaux (Shadow and Bone) will lead the cast of Gulfstream Pictures’ romantic comedy Upgraded, from actor-director Carlson Young (The Blazing World), which has entered production in the UK.
How much does Manchester United cost? Club value amid Sir Jim Ratcliffe takeover interest
Sir Jim Ratcliffe could well be the man to end the Glazer family’s reign at Manchester United, having confirmed his interest in buying the club.
CIX unveil dramatic music video teaser for upcoming single ‘458’
CIX have shared a stunning music video teaser for ‘458’, an upcoming single from their fifth mini-album ‘OK episode 1: OK Not’.The new teaser for ‘458’ features each member of the boyband in solo scenes, each filled with imagery involving elements of water, fire, air and metal. The music video for ‘458’ and ‘OK episode 1: OK Not’ will both drop on August 22 at 6PM KST.‘OK episode 1: OK Not’ will feature a total of four tracks, as outlined in a previously-released tracklist on CIX’s official Twitter account.
Beyoncé hints at ‘Renaissance’ visuals in new “teaser” video for ‘I’m That Girl’
Beyoncé has shared a second preview for the visual element to her latest album, ‘Renaissance’, dropping a teaser for its opening track, ‘I’m That Girl’.Much like last week’s “cliquebait” video for ‘Break My Soul’, the new clip features shots of Bey in highly stylised and visually compelling outfits, surrounded by fittingly lavish set pieces. This one offers a little more content, though – while the ‘Break My Soul’ clip ran for less than 40 seconds before cutting to a black screen, the visual part of the clip for ‘I’m That Girl’ runs for just under two minutes.Around 35 seconds in, we see a quick montage of Bey in 21 aesthetically disparate settings.
‘13 Reasons Why’ Actor Jan Luis Castellanos Among Cast For Bella Thorne Pic ‘Saint Clare’
EXCLUSIVE: Bridge & Tunnel and 13 Reasons Why actor Jan Luis Castellanos is among supporting cast for thriller Saint Clare, starring Bella Thorne, Ryan Phillippe, Rebecca De Mornay, Frank Whaley, Bart Johnson and Dylan Flashner.
Rod Stewart pays tribute to Motown legend Lamont Dozier after star died aged 81
Rod Stewart shared a heart-warming tribute to Motown legend Lamont Dozier who tragically died aged 81.
Sir Rod Stewart shares back stage warm-up routine that leaves fans divided
Sir Rod Stewart has shared his pre-gig warm up routine as he continues his US tour.
Rosario Dawson Reverses Herself After Claiming Jon Bernthal Will Be Back For ‘The Punisher’ Revival: ‘My Bad’
Rosario Dawson has learned a lesson about waiting for confirmation.
Vanessa Hudgens met ex-Austin Butler’s girlfriend Kaia Gerber when she was 5
Vanessa Hudgens, 33, and Austin Butler, 30, had a long 9-year relationship going back to 2011. Now the former couple is both in happy relationships, with the Elvis star booed up with Kaia Gerber, 20, and Hudgens with professional baseball player Cole Tucker.
Martha Stewart celebrates 81st birthday with a selfie and too much wine
Martha Stewart turned 81 on Wednesday and celebrated with a gorgeous selfie. "birthday selfie [prior] to big bday dinner," Stewart captioned her post.The lifestyle guru appeared to be laying on her back when she snapped the pouty picture. "We had a delicious lunch and just a bit too much @19crimes martha’s chard," Stewart continued, referencing her wine label, 19 Crimes Martha Stewart Chardonnay.
Rod Stewart and seven of his children on Portofino trip
Rod Stewart was making his own style rules when she went on a family outing in Portofino on Sunday. The rocker, 77, was sporting his world-famous mullet and a wild spotty shirt from Dolce And Gabbana, teamed with paint-splattered white jeans. He completed his look with a pair of espadrilles, while his beautiful wife Penny Lancaster, 51, wore a simple summery dress and sandals.
Tucker Carlson Called Out By 9/11 Families Over Greg Norman Interview Defending Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Tour
“We’re not taking sides in this,” said Tucker Carlson on his popular Fox News show last night, “but one of the biggest controversies in sports in many years is taking place between the PGA Tour and an upstart tour called LIV.”
IFC Films Takes North American Rights To Jim Mahoney Comedy ‘Bar Fight!’ With Melissa Fumero & Rachel Bloom
EXCLUSIVE: IFC Films has acquired North American rights to the comedy Bar Fight!, starring Melissa Fumero (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Luka Jones (Shrill) and Julian Gant (Call Me Kat), with plans for a day-and-date release on November 11.
Sen. Pat Toomey Jabs at Jon Stewart as a ‘Pseudo-Celebrity’ Making Up ‘False Accusations’ Over PACT Act Vote Flip (Video)
joined Tapper on CNN’s “State of the Union” to defend his and his Republican colleagues’ decision to change their support and vote against the PACT Act, which extends healthcare access for veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits while on the line of duty. Republicans’ line of argument has thus far been in regards to the bill’s budget, to which Tapper questioned: “What do you say to those who find it impossible to believe that of all the multi-trillions of dollars in our federal budget, this is where you and Republicans decided to take a stand?”At the ready, Toomey responded: “Here’s what you need to keep in mind, Jake.
Ben Jen Were Just Seen For the 1st Time After Reports Their Daughter Skipped His Wedding With J-Lo to Be ‘Loyal’
Family first. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner reunited for the first time since Jennifer Lopez’s wedding. Ben and Jen, who were married from 2005 to 2018, were photographed together at a pool in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles with their 10-year-old son, Samuel, on July 31, 2022. The photos came just days after Ben returned to the United States after his week-long honeymoon in Paris with J-Lo.