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• 'Maniac': How Justin Theroux's Freewheeling Performance Came Together September 23, 2018

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• Sky: Comcast outbids Fox with £30bn bid for broadcaster
  US cable giant wins rare blind auction process set by the UK's Takeover Panel with £30bn offer.
• The Bodyguard: Meet the real-life close protection officer
  Detective Chief Inspector Steve Ray has protected heads of state and government in his work as a close protection officer.
• ICYMI: Fashion that's off the (Great) Wall
  A catwalk on the Great Wall of China plus other stories you may have missed this week.
• Chas and Dave: Chas Hodges dies aged 74
  Chas Hodges was one half of the musical duo whose hits included Rabbit and Snooker Loopy.
• Rihanna appointed as ambassador by Barbados
  The pop icon, designer, actress says she "couldn't be more proud" to take on the government role.
• Maniac: The new James Bond director's experimental Netflix drama
  Cary Fukunaga and stars Emma Stone and Justin Theroux discuss the mind-bending Maniac.
• Crazy Rich Asians: What it's really like being British East Asian
  Meet the people who hope Crazy Rich Asians has finally made them 'exist' for everyone else.
• Kenya lifts ban on lesbian film Rafiki ahead of Oscars
  A Kenyan judge temporarily lifts a ban on a film about a lesbian love affair ahead of the Oscars.
• Bodyguard finale is 'genius', says star Stuart Bowman
  The last episode of the BBC drama sees everything come together, says actor Stuart Bowman from the show.
• Liam McIlvanney wins Scottish crime book of the year award
  Liam McIlvanney's book The Quaker picked up the 2018 McIlvanney Prize, named after his father William.

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• Justin Theroux on Jennifer Aniston split: 'It was as painless as it could be'
  Actor and screenwriter Justin Theroux says his breakup with his wife, actress Jennifer Aniston, "was as painless as it could be."
• Famous birthdays for Sept. 23: Anthony Mackie, Jason Alexander
  Actor Anthony Mackie turns 40 and actor Jason Alexander turns 59, among the famous birthdays for Sept. 23.
• Jack White donates $30,000 to make 'Outsiders' house a museum
  Singer-songwriter Jack White has donated $30,000 to help transform the Oklahoma house from the 1983 movie "The Outsiders" into a museum.
• ITV renews 'Unforgotten' for a fourth season
  ITV has ordered a fourth season of "Unforgotten," its police drama starring Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar.
• 'Saturday Night Live' hires Ego Nwodim as featured player
  Comedian Ego Nwodim has been named a featured player for Season 44 of "Saturday Night Live," NBC announced.
• Sam Smith cancels iHeartRadio performance
  Sam Smith canceled his scheduled set at Friday's iHeart Radio Music Festival in Las Vegas.
• Paul McCartney tops Billboard 200 for first time since 1982 with 'Egypt Station'
  Rock 'n' roll icon Paul McCartney's "Egypt Station" is the No. 1 album in the United States.
• Famous birthdays for Sept. 22: Joan Jett, Andrea Bocelli
  Singer Joan Jett turns 60 and tenor Andrea Bocelli turns 60, among the famous birthdays for Sept. 22.
• Watch: Eric Church announces tour plans to support 'Desperate Man'
  Singer-songwriter Eric Church has announced plans for a concert tour, which is set to begin Sept. 28 at the Ohana Music & Arts Festival in Dana Point, Calif.
• Watch: Video shows Joaquin Phoenix in 'Joker' makeup
  Director Todd Phillips shared on Twitter Friday the first images of Joaquin Phoenix wearing makeup as the iconic villain in "Joker."

PRWEB

• Les Violettes Bridges Music Separated by Centuries
  Bay Area based Early Music chamber group performs innovative concert program that pairs Baroque music with pop music and teaches listeners that they've loved Baroque all along but never knew it.(PRWeb September 23, 2018)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/les_violettes_bridges_music_separated_by_centuries/prweb15780695.htm
• Deremiah *CPE Released a Song About Peace on International PEACE Day...
  Local Chicago indie artist called for a weekend cease fire with hit release "Stand for Peace." Reaches over 101,000 online on lookers across the world through words and a song.(PRWeb September 23, 2018)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/deremiah_cpe_released_a_song_about_peace_on_international_peace_day_to_stop_chicago_violence/prweb15780905.htm
• Lerner and Rowe Help to Let the Dogs Out by Sponsoring #LovePup’s 2nd...
  Lerner and Rowe has once again been struck with a major case of puppy love. As such, the law firm announced their sponsorship of #LovePup's Family Fest in Mesa.(PRWeb September 21, 2018)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/lerner_and_rowe_help_to_let_the_dogs_out_by_sponsoring_lovepups_2nd_annual_family_fest_in_mesa/prweb15780591.htm
• Elexis Ansley Releases New EDM Single "One Life" in 432 Hz
  Elexis Ansley’s hot new single, “One Life”, is a cathartic and visually thrilling experience that will leave you inspired. Produced by Billboard-charting producer Eha Rouge, this club-banger is sure...(PRWeb September 21, 2018)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/elexis_ansley_releases_new_edm_single_one_life_in_432_hz/prweb15774973.htm
• Salsa Concert Will Conclude Celia Cruz Exhibition at The Woodlawn...
  Exhibit & Concert to Honor "Queen of Salsa" Celia Cruz.(PRWeb September 21, 2018)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/salsa_concert_will_conclude_celia_cruz_exhibition_at_the_woodlawn_cemetery/prweb15768967.htm
• Arms of Kismet Drops 'Ballast and Bromides'
  Album sees the state of the union through a personal lens.(PRWeb September 21, 2018)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/arms_of_kismet_drops_ballast_and_bromides/prweb15765504.htm
• Upcoming Chicago Rappers Reaches 30k + Listeners with New Song"...
  Chicago rappers Karizmatik and Rodes challenges youth to put the guns down and fight like men. The song aims to prevent the youth from making detrimental life threatening decisions that could...(PRWeb September 20, 2018)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/upcoming_chicago_rappers_reaches_30k_listeners_with_new_song_fight_like_a_man_ft_rodes/prweb15765526.htm
• Grammy-Nominated Artist and Activist Isaac Slade To Perform Concert In...
  Co-sponsored by Independent movement and activist group No Labels, the lead singer of world-renown rock band “The Fray” will perform solo for 300 fans at DC venue Gypsy Sally’s on September 24(PRWeb September 20, 2018)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/grammy_nominated_artist_and_activist_isaac_slade_to_perform_concert_in_support_of_maryland_s_unaffiliated_u_s_senate_candidate_neal_simon/prweb15780192.htm
• In the MKNG™ Creativity Festival Announces Family-Friendly Craft...
  Families will love the lineup of fun crafts by Michaels, Tulip, Gildan, Crayola and more(PRWeb September 20, 2018)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/in_the_mkng_creativity_festival_announces_family_friendly_craft_activities/prweb15776419.htm
• State Fair of Louisiana Announces Details of 112th Annual Event
  Nightly free concerts, livestock shows, LRCA Finals Rodeo, and all-new State Fair Food Crawls will welcome visitors, Oct. 25-Nov. 11.(PRWeb September 20, 2018)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/state_fair_of_louisiana_announces_details_of_112th_annual_event/prweb15778819.htm

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• Viacom’s Q3 2018 Earnings Demonstrate Turnaround, Evolution Into Global Multi-Platform Entertainment Company August 9, 2018
  Viacom released its third quarter 2018 financial results today, articulating progress on its turnaround and detailing Viacom’s evolution beyond its linear roots and into a global multiplatform company. “Viacom produced another quarter of strong progress, with clear evidence that our turnaround is delivering results and that our evolution into a truly global, multiplatform, brand- and […]
  Stuart Winchester
• BET Awards Is Cable’s Top Awards Show for Fourth Consecutive Year June 28, 2018
  With Jamie Foxx at the helm and a parade of headline performers electrifying the stage, the 2018 BET Awards once again landed as the top-rated and most-talked-about cable awards show of the year, drawing 4.3 million viewers across eight Viacom networks. The numbers speak for themselves – the BET Awards are: the top cable awards […]
  Stuart Winchester
• “We’ve Made a Lot of Progress at Viacom” – CEO Bob Bakish Touts Achievements at MoffettNathanson May 23, 2018
  Growing viewership, building new management teams, finding efficiencies, delivering content on next-generation platforms. Viacom President and CEO Bob Bakish sat down with Michael B. Nathanson at last week’s MoffettNathanson Media & Communications Summit in New York City, where they discussed these and other ways that Viacom is strategically positioning itself to thrive in a rapidly […]
  Stuart Winchester
• Viacom Launches Digital Studios at First NewFront, Ramping Up Online & Mobile Content Pipeline May 3, 2018
  Laugh with Majah Hype, wake up with Nikki Glaser, cook with Snooki, get animated with JoJo – and do it all on your phone. Viacom Digital Studios (VDS) is here, poised to deliver hundreds of hours of premium digital content that will transport digital native stars from BET, Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon to the […]
  Stuart Winchester
• The 22nd Annual Viacommunity Day Was All Good, All Around (the Globe) May 3, 2018
  Friday, April 20 was truly a global day of giving. Nearly 4,000 employees from 25 different regions around the world contributed ideas, talent and compassion to more than 125 projects in local communities for the 22nd annual Viacommunity Day, a celebration of the company’s values and commitment to giving back. The day’s theme was “ALL […]
  Lisa Di Venuta
• Viacom Posts Strong Second Quarter 2018 Earnings, Revitalization Accelerates April 25, 2018
  Viacom posted strong second quarter 2018 earnings this morning, outperforming projections with significant gains in both adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per share as the company accelerates its pivot from stabilization and revitalization to growth. Double-digit gains across all international Media Networks revenue streams, Paramount Pictures’ return to profitability, ratings increases at key flagship […]
  Stuart Winchester
• Viacom Celebrates Its Annual Global Day of Giving Back: What’s Planned for Viacommunity Day 2018 April 20, 2018
  Today, thousands of employees across Viacom and its brands pause from their work week and join together to make a difference in our communities around the world. Viacommunity Day 2018, now in its 22nd year, puts the full weight of the company behind social causes through volunteerism led in partnership with non-profit and civic advocates. […]
  Alex Rindler
• BET’s New Slate of Programming Continues to Entertain, Empower and Engage Its Audience April 18, 2018
  BET is in tune with what African-American viewers want: high-end drama and comedy, along with more refined reality and hard-hitting investigative documentary series. On Wednesday, April 17, BET announced its upcoming slate of programming for 2018-2019, which will include all-star talent and a dramatic increase in original content. “Creating powerful, engaging and provocative content has […]
  Lisa Di Venuta
• Viacom Says “Yaaas” to Expansive First-Look TV Deal with Broad City Creators Abbi and Ilana April 13, 2018
  Following the signing of expansive first-look deals with Tyler Perry and with Trevor Noah’s Day Zero Productions, Viacom has inked a similar comprehensive development agreement with Broad City stars Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson. The move, which crosses all Viacom networks and grants first-look rights to television content created or developed by the pair together […]
  Stuart Winchester
• 217 Years to Women’s Equality? Not on Viacom’s Watch March 8, 2018
  The World Economic Forum is concerned that, if nothing changes, full global gender parity is likely 217 years away. Viacom thinks that we should start closing that gap today. Today, March 8, is a good day for it: it’s International Women’s Day (IWD), an annual celebration of change-makers fighting for gender equality. Viacom, along with […]
  Lisa Di Venuta