Amazon's 'cheap as chips' Nestle box packed with 71 chocolates 'ideal for lunchboxes'

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor One of the industry’s most prominent stand-alone public-relations firms is being scooped up by an operator that wants to compete on a bigger playing field. Acceleration Community of Companies, a group of marketing-services firms led by industry veteran Michael Nyman, will take a majority stake in DKC, the public-relations agency once known as Dan Klores Communications and that is recognized for its scrappy corporate demeanor. Acceleration and its majority shareholder, Solace Capital, have brought on New York growth equity firm, Verance Capital, as a strategic investor to support ACC’s next phase of growth.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor David Beckham and his pals will provide commentary on UEFA Champions League play on Paramount+ under a two-year deal for an alternate telecast on the streamer. Under the partnership, the “Beckham & Friends” altcast for CBS Sports’ UEFA Champions League coverage will be available as a new viewing option to Paramount+ subscribers. The Beckham-led versions will stream during UEFA Champions League Semifinal Leg 2 matches and the UEFA Champions League Final.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer California Gov. Gavin Newsom visited SAG-AFTRA headquarters on Monday to sign two bills regulating the use of performances generated by artificial intelligence. The actors’ union lobbied for passage of the legislation, which builds on the protections won during the four-month actors’ strike against the major studios last year.

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter Will Optimus Prime and Megatron be able to scare off the Ghost With the Most? Paramount’s animated “Transformers One,” an origin story about the feuding Autobots and Decepticons, is targeting $30 million to $40 million in its opening weekend. Based on those projections, it’ll easily dethrone the two-time champion, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” The spooky Warner Bros. sequel is looking to add roughly $25 million in its third weekend of release.

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Anna Marie de la Fuente With newly-appointed L.A.-based producer Eva Ruiz de Chavez at the helm of its industry arm, the 20th Monterrey Film Festival plans a four-day industry market from Sept. 26-29 that aims to foster more collaboration and co-productions between Ibero-America and the U.S. The festival runs from Sept.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music With decades of unpleasant words between principal members Morrissey and Johnny Marr, the Smiths have long been one of the classic rock groups least likely to reunite, and it seems even less likely given the events of the past few weeks and days. Last month, Morrissey claimed that the Smiths had received a lucrative offer for a reunion tour and that he was willing to go ahead with it, but that Marr “ignored the offer.” Last week, Morrissey further claimed that Marr was blocking the release of a Smiths greatest-hits album.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer For Joanna “JoJo” Levesque, life has been a series of scraping highs and deep lows.

For a long time, it was said that Yellowstone would be ending with the upcoming final episodes, airing this November.

Eva Mendes is rarely in the public eye anymore after taking a step back from acting for the last decade, but she’s back with a new fashion campaign!

Artem Chigvintsev’s lawyer is now speaking out about his divorce amid his arrest for domestic battery

Maya Hawke is currently filming for the final season of Netflix’s Stranger Things and invited her boyfriend, Christian Lee Hutson, to set while she filmed scenes with co-star Caleb McLaughlin.

Station 19 might have come to an end, but the stars of the beloved series are hotter than ever on social media.

Uhhh, WTF did we just watch?!

Billie Eilish and Finneas have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential candidacy.In celebration of National Voter Registration Day in the United States today (September 17), the ‘Birds Of A Feather’ singer and her brother took to their official Instagram account to encourage fans to vote, while specifically endorsing Harris.“We are asking you to please join us in going to Iwillvote.com to check your status and vote early like we do,” began Finneas, with Billie adding: “We are voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz because they are fighting to protect our reproductive freedom, our planet and our democracy.”A post shared by BILLIE EILISH (@billieeilish)Finneas continued: “We can’t let extremists control our lives, our freedoms and our future. The only way to stop them and the dangerous project 2025 agenda is to vote and elect Kamala Harris,” with Billie adding: “Vote like your life depends on it because it does.”This is not the first time Eilish and her brother have been vocal about politics and the importance of voting.

The celebrity world is still reeling following the death of Friends alum Matthew Perry from a ketamine overdose. And now, people all across Hollywood are looking back at how things could have gotten so bad for the beloved comedian.

Who’s this hunk with Rumer Willis?? Less than a month after confirming her split from baby daddy Derek Richard Thomas, Rumer has been spotted making out with a new mystery man!

Bad Monkey.Based on the novel by Carl Hiaasen, the series follows former police detective turned restaurant inspector Andrew Yancy (Vaughn), who is pulled into a world of greed and corruption after a tourist finds a severed arm while fishing.The supporting cast includes L. Scott Caldwell, Rob Delaney, Meredith Hagner, Natalie Martinez, Alex Moffat, Michelle Monaghan, and Jodie Turner-Smith.The first two episodes of the series were released August 14, with the finale hitting Apple TV+ on October 9, 2024.The show’s original score is by duo Waz & Jamie Jackson, who have previously worked with Bad Monkey showrunner Bill Lawrence on shows Cougar Town, Undateable, and Rush Hour.A Bad Monkey soundtrack album includes parts of Waz & Jamie Jackson’s score, alongside a wealth of Tom Petty covers by other artists, including Weezer, The War On Drugs, Sharon Van Etten, and Nathaniel Rateliff.You can check out the tracklist below, with the full album set to be released digitally on October 4, 2024.1. ‘You Wreck Me’ – The War On Drugs 2. ‘Room at the Top’ – Eddie Vedder 3. ‘I Won’t Back Down’ – Sharon Van Etten 4. ‘Even The Losers’ – Fitz & The Tantrums 5. ‘Don’t Do Me Like That’ – Flipturn6. ‘Runnin’ Down a Dream’ – Larkin Poe 7. ‘Mary Jane’s Last Dance’ – Jamie Jackson8. ‘You’re Gonna Get It’ – Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit9. ‘Sins of My Youth’ – Kurt Vile 10. ‘Yer So Bad’ – Meridian Brothers11. ‘Wildflowers’ – Charlotte Lawrence12. ‘Into the Great Wide Open’ – Lissie13. ‘Don’t Fade on Me’ – Chiiild14. ‘Supernatural Radio’ – GoldFord15. ‘You Don’t Know How It Feels’ – Stephen Marley16. ‘Here Comes My Girl’ – Weezer17. ‘Don’t Come Around Here No More’ – Nathaniel Rateliff18. ‘Stop Draggin My Heart Around’ – Briston Maroney19. ‘The

Jennifer Hudson has revealed that her debut holiday album ‘The Gift Of Love’ will be arriving this autumn – marking her first release in 10 years.The news comes after Hudson confirmed that she had signed a new deal with Interscope Records recently. ‘The Gift Of Love’ would be her first release under the label and serves as a follow-up to her third studio album, 2014’s ‘JHUD’.The EGOT winner unveiled the artwork for the record on her social media. She teased that the “holiday season starts” this October in a trailer, showing her decorating a Christmas tree.

Disgraced Huw Edwards arrived in court today wearing his wedding ring, but his 30-year marriage is said to be over after he admitted to his disgusting crimes. The former BBC News presenter pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children in July.

Netflix has tantalised fans with the debut trailer for an eagerly-awaited film helmed by Anna Kendrick in her first outing as a director.

Apple Original Films has landed Matchbox a new, live-action feature film from Skydance and Mattel Films that will be directed by Sam Hargrave with John Cena set for the lead role. The film will be based on a screenplay by David Coggeshall and Jonathan Tropper.

EXCLUSIVE: Obituary creator Ray Lawlor has signed with Insight Entertainment.

Lionsgate has dropped the official trailer and set UK, Ireland and U.S. release dates for Small Things Like These, starring Oscar winner Cillian Murphy. Check out the trailer above and a new poster below.

Billie Eilish and Finneas endorsed Kamala Harris for president in a social media video urging their followers to register to vote.

Ryan Reynolds said a single, four-word line of advice from Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige has driven him – and haunted him – in the years since he first heard it.

NBCU’s streamer Peacock is taking a shot at Disney’s crown jewel.

You probably will remember the drama that surrounded “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” after its release last year. The film was universally beloved by fans and critics, but that didn’t stop folks who worked on the film from speaking out about the reportedly terrible working conditions during production of the animated film.

There was a moment during the Cannes Film Festival when a veteran awards consultant remarked to this pundit about how weird the 2025 Oscar season would be. Having been in this game much too long myself, I have heard this line before every season gets rolling too often to count.

After the huge success of “Dahmer,” Netflix quickly gave Ryan Murphy two more seasons of his “Monster” anthology. The first of which is “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” coming to the streamer in just a couple of days.

A mum has admitted to feeling 'cringe-worthy embarrassment' when she says her daughter's name and is suggesting that she might want to change it as she grows older. She named her son Nixon in a nod to her mum and picked her daughter's name to honour her mother-in-law, aiming for a sense of balance.The American mum revealed on Reddit: "My son, firstborn, is 15. I named him after my mom's maiden name, Nixon.

Autumn's new arrivals are seriously tempting me to splurge, and despite the sun still shining this week, I'm eager to stock up on some autumn essentials. A new coat is at the top of my shopping list. I've been searching for a neutral shade, burgundy or brown, but a recent trip to the MandS store made me realise that my wardrobe is crying out for a green coat this season.

The music world is in mourning following the death of Simple Minds' drummer Kenny Hyslop, who has died at the age of 73.Tributes have poured in for the Scottish drummer, famed for his work on the hit Promised You a Miracle. Kenny also featured in the iconic music videos for Love Song and Sweat in Ballet. Ultravox frontman Midge Ure shared the news online in an emotional post: "Just about to board the British Airways flight from JFK and heard my old friend/Slik/Simple Minds drummer Kenny Hyslop has passed way.

Rylan Clark has been spreading joy on social media, sharing a series of sun-drenched holiday pictures.The much-loved BBC Radio 2 personality recently jetted off for a well-deserved break - and it was a family affair. The TV favourite was accompanied by his beloved mum Linda, who has captured hearts with her Celebrity Gogglebox stints and charming phone-ins on Rylan's Radio 2 show.They weren't alone, though. Friends joined them for their Marbella getaway in Spain, which thankfully didn't end in disaster like their previous trip.

Every season, there's that one must-have piece that has fashion lovers buzzing, and this autumn, it's the quilted jacket that's stealing the spotlight. With its array of styles from dramatic shapes to statement prints and luxe textures, it's easy to slot a quilted jacket into your wardrobe rotation.

Prince Harry has reportedly made up his mind about the future of his inheritance from his great-grandmother. The Queen Mother had stashed away a hefty £19 million in a trust fund for the royals before she passed away in 2002, with a slice of that fortune intended for Prince Harry and another portion reserved for his elder sibling, Prince William.