Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Vying to Buy Majority Stake in BET as Paramount Global Explores Sale (EXCLUSIVE)

April is here, so that means we're in for warmer, brighter days - but as ever, into every life a little rain must fall. And that's more than evident this week for Scorpios, who will really feel as if things are getting on top of them. Elsewhere, Librans are worried about making the right decision, Pisceans need to watch their spending and Ariens are struggling with negativity.

Breast changes are a normal part of pregnancy as they prepare you for feeding your baby, but many new mothers don't feel comfortable with their new appearance. Pregnant women often fear being left with saggy and permanent changes after breastfeeding.

Ferne McCann has been celebrating her latest mum 'win' with her followers.The First Time Mum and former TOWIE star, 32, shared with her 2.9 million followers that she'd taken daughter Sunday, 5, to get her hair cut - and it was a success! "You relaxed hun?" she joked, as she posted a photo of Sunday getting her hair washed in a basin. "After a quick change. Sunday wanted to wear sequins to meet the baby at a scan for the first time.Then she got a hair cut," she explained, with Sunday wearing a sparkly sequinned dress.

After opening up about going through life "stumbles" recently, Mrs Hinch has now updated fans with a cryptic post about "keeping strong".The home cleaning guru, 32, real name Sophie Hinchcliffe, has been noticeably absent from the social media platform, and recently shared a post with her 4.7 million followers to explain why. On Friday evening, she posted a statement explaining her social media silence. " I'm sorry for not being on instagram as often right this moment, It is only temporary I promise, I do really miss being on here somedays," she wrote.

Fans of Katie Price have been left as confused as ever about the TV star's relationship status, as her son Harvey, appears to confirm that she has rekindled her romance with Carl Woods. Taking to Instagram, Katie, 44, shared a sweet photo of herself and 18 year old Harvey, with a message he had written to her. Katie captioned the sweet snap: "Harvey just sent this he is so adorable I love him so much only two more sleeps until he comes home for Easter." Harvey's message read: "To the best family, mummy and Carl Woods.

Former first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon said the need to seek more privacy in the wake of internet rumours was “part of the reason” for her resignation.

It's been a season to cherish for Celtic, so far, and they know a thrilling finale keeps them very much on a Treble.

The victims of a horrific hot air balloon accident have been named as a married couple and their 13-year-old daughter.

First-year pupils at a Lanarkshire school hit all the right notes as they welcomed a terrific trio of special guests.

Recent Oscar winner Sarah Polley has revealed her huge shock on Saturday morning at receiving a letter saying she had won her award in error, and she needed to mail it back to the Academy. 

Clairo has shared the demo of a new song called ‘For Now’, with all proceeds going to two non-profit organisations.Apart from appearing on a remix of Phoenix‘s ‘After Midnight’ last month, Clairo hasn’t released any new music since she shared her 2021 album ‘Sling’.However yesterday (April 1), Clairo took to social media to announce she was sharing a demo of an unreleased track called ‘For Now’. The song is available to download from Bandcamp for $1 (81p) now and all proceeds will be split between the non-profits For The Gworls and Everytown.  For The Gworls raises money to “assist with Black trans folks’ rent and affirmative surgeries” while Everytown “are a movement of parents, students, survivors, educators, gun owners & concerned citizens fighting to end gun violence and build safer communities.”Check out the demo of ‘For Now’ here.A post shared by Claire Cottrill (@clairo)The delicate, piano-driven track sees Clairo focusing on the present, as she confesses her love “until it all breaks down”.Late last year, Clairo wrapped up touring in support of ‘Sling’ with a message that said, “thanks for an amazing year. We’ll see you again whenever I’ve made another album.”Earlier this year, it was confirmed Clairo would be playing a series of gigs as part of the new Re:Set concert series.

The state visit "is the ultimate when it comes to the use of soft power", a royal expert said. King Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort arrived in Germany on Wednesday as part of their three day state visit with a priority to strengthen and improve relations with Britain’s European neighbours and to stand together with Ukraine.Their trip is expected to make a big impact as they build relationships for the benefit of both countries.

Partygoers at a 'rave bingo' night in Glasgow were staggered to see Hollywood royalty Samuel L Jackson join in the fun and games.

For many Brits, a holiday or day trip to a UK seaside town is a rite of passage.

Hardened criminals broke Liverpool's decades long 'no grass' code in the wake of the murder of Olivia Pratt Korbel, senior police say. The senseless killing of nine-year-old Olivia 'crossed a line' and led to members of the city's underworld to approach police with information.

Bayern Munich are said to be readying a €50m (£44m) bid for Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund, who is being tracked by Manchester United.

Debbie Bright has opened up about her daughter Georgia's recent battle with sepsis, as she raises awareness over the life-threatening condition.The TOWIE star, 58, took to Instagram, where she shared some photos of Georgia as a baby and another of her in recent weeks. In her length caption, Debbie wrote: "Not sure how I start to write this but the aim of this post is to highlight the importance of a window of opportunity you may have.

Another month, another host of new openings are ushered in across the city, just as thoughts begin to tentatively turn to outside drinks and - let's try not to jinx it - sunshine. There's a wealth of stuff going on, from excellent new brunch spots to Greek street food. And who doesn't love a gyro?

A supermarket that was accused of 'taking the mick' out of shoppers with constant price hikes is now second cheapest behind Lidl.

April is here and it brings with it the promise of brighter days, Easter chocolate and colourful displays of blossom. Or perhaps it will live up to its reputation and give us lots of rain instead.

A nursery has been rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted after inspectors found young children had been exposed to 'stagnant slime'.

The start of a new tax year will see a series of new nationwide government support come in from the Department for Work and Pension (DWP).

The stage is set for Tomoki Iwata to build upon his eye-catching cameos and help his side towards restoring their nine-point lead over Rangers in the Highlands.

Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has offered some wise words of advice to Olivia Hawkins, 27, after the ITV2 dating show alum detailed the relentless trolling and death threats she's received since exiting the villa. Ekin-Su, who has been in the spotlight since she burst on to our screens as a bombshell in summer 2022. Speaking exclusively to OK!, the 28 year old said, "I hope Olivia is okay.

In this instalment of John Murdoch's Drive Time, John casts his expert eye over t he BMW 330e plug-in hybrid model and the sad end of the MINI Clubman.

Ange Postecoglou has denied that Liel Abada is unhappy at Celtic – and the Hoops boss says he’ll listen to his player instead of outside noise.

AJ McClean teased plans to give pop music lovers what they really, really want.

Zendaya and Tom Holland dressed up for a night with the stars at the inauguration of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai, India on Saturday (April 1).

It's just after 1pm on a Monday and three old friends are attempting to dredge a section of the Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal by hand. It's dirty, smelly, back-breaking work, but Carol Garner, Sarah Greenhalgh and Lynne Curley are happily giving up their free time to do it.

A warren of characterful Victorian streets and alleyways was sacrificed for the building of Manchester's Arndale Centre.

Diddy has reportedly teased that he wants to purchase BET, after commenting on the network and how he thinks it should be Black-owned.According to Variety, BET Media Group’s parent company, Paramount Global, wants to unload brands such as BET, BET+, BET Studios, and even VH1.A source, who is allegedly someone close to Diddy — real name Sean Combs — said the mogul is “exploring the opportunity to purchase BET as a part of his strategy to build a Black-owned global media powerhouse.”Combs’ recent Instagram post suggested that these claims can be true. He posted a video explaining the power of media and why Black people need a specific network by @earnyourlesuire.A post shared by LOVE (@diddy)“Media is the most powerful industry in the world but it’s the industry where we have the least amount of ownership, influence and control!” he wrote. “It’s time for @BET to be Black-owned again so we have the power to tell our own stories, control our own narrative! This is not about me it’s about WE!!!!”The caption concluded with Combs stating that he’s “building a team of leaders” to “pursue ownership in BET”.

Sean “Diddy” Combs on Wednesday bolstered recently media reports that his is kicking the tires of BET Networks, which is in the early stages of being shopped by parent Paramount Global.

Sean “Diddy” Combs has just joined the potential purchase party of Black Entertainment Television (BET), with the mogul setting his sights on majority stake, TheWrap has confirmed.A source close to Combs says the Grammy award-winning musician and record label executive  is “exploring the opportunity to purchase BET as a part of his strategy to build a Black-owned global media powerhouse,” Variety was the first to report. The source added that conversations around Diddy buying majority stake in the network has yet to happen. Diddy is the latest to take interest in the acquisitions of the network, following behind Tyler Perry, Byron Allen and Miami-based media company Group Black, which was founded by Richelieu Dennis, Bonin Bough, and its CEO Travis Montaque. Under the umbrella of BET Media Group lies brands BET, BET+, BET Studios and VH1, which was to the group from Paramount Media Networks in a restructuring rearrangement. This would be another lucrative entrepreneurial business move for Diddy, who founded media company Revolt in 2013.

reported on Friday. The company was founded in 2021 by Travis Montaque, Richelieu Dennis and Bonin Bough and recently put in a bid of $400 million for Vice Media.

Lashan Browning and her Antoinette Media banner is going further into business with Paramount.

Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish decided to, in his words, “cross the line” and address a recent bid the company received for Showtime.