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Netflix–Warner Bros. Discovery megadeal reshapes global streaming landscape
Netflix has agreed to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming-focused business in a landmark deal valued at about **$82.7 billion**, one of the largest media M&A transactions of 2025. The acquisition would give Netflix control of HBO and HBO Max plus Warner Bros.’ major film and TV studios, significantly expanding its content library and making it resemble a more traditional media conglomerate.
Warner Bros. has urged shareholders to back the Netflix deal and reject a rival takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, which offered to buy both the streaming and cable units for $30 per share.
Paramount Skydance challenges Netflix with rival bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance Corp., itself formed from the recent merger of Skydance Media and Paramount Global, has submitted competing all‑cash offers to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. Its revised proposal covers both the soon‑to‑split streaming segment and the cable business, with Paramount arguing its bid offers higher value, greater regulatory certainty, and a more “pro‑Hollywood, pro‑consumer, pro‑competition” future than Netflix’s agreement.
Warner Bros.’ board has nonetheless advised shareholders to reject Paramount’s latest offer, citing committed bridge financing that underpins the Netflix transaction.
Washington National Opera ends long‑running partnership with Kennedy Center
The Washington National Opera has decided to **end its arrangement with the Kennedy Center** in Washington, D.C., marking a major institutional shift in the U.S. performing‑arts landscape. The company said it hopes for an “amicable transition,” while the move raises questions about future programming, funding structures, and the opera’s next home base.
Singer Sonia De Los Santos cancels Kennedy Center shows over ‘unwelcoming climate’
Grammy‑nominated singer‑songwriter **Sonia De Los Santos** has canceled upcoming performances at the Kennedy Center, citing what she described as an “unwelcoming climate.” Her decision comes amid broader scrutiny of the institution following news that Washington National Opera will also depart the venue, putting additional spotlight on artistic and cultural dynamics at one of America’s most prominent arts centers.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine reports to high‑security New York federal lockup
Rapper **Tekashi 6ix9ine** has reported to a notorious federal detention facility in New York City where Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro and accused gunman Luigi Mangione are also being held pending trial. The move places the controversial artist in a high‑profile lockup known for housing major international and domestic defendants, adding another chapter to his long‑running legal and public‑image troubles.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban finalize divorce after 19 years of marriage
Actors **Nicole Kidman** and country star **Keith Urban** are officially divorced and legally single after nearly two decades of marriage. The split ends one of entertainment’s most high‑profile couples, drawing intense media attention but few publicly disclosed details about the settlement or custody arrangements.
Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton welcome their second child
English actors **Tom Hiddleston** and **Zawe Ashton** have welcomed their **second child**, expanding their family following the birth of their first child in 2022. The couple has kept many details private, but the news has been widely picked up by entertainment outlets as a notable celebrity family milestone.
Ariana Grande says she is not planning to release new music yet
Pop star **Ariana Grande** is reportedly **not planning to release new music in the immediate future**, according to a new interview cited by entertainment press. Instead, she is believed to be focusing on other projects and personal priorities after a period of intense recording, promotion, and public scrutiny.
Famous birthdays: Rauw Alejandro turns 33, Reneé Rapp turns 26
Puerto Rican musician **Rauw Alejandro** celebrates his **33rd birthday**, highlighted by outlets as he continues to be a major force in Latin pop and reggaeton. Singer‑actor **Reneé Rapp**, known for *Mean Girls* on Broadway and screen as well as her album *Snow Angel*, marks her **26th birthday**, underscoring her rapid rise in music and film.
Skydance–Paramount merger continues to reshape Hollywood studio power structure
The 2024 **merger of Skydance Media and Paramount Global** created Paramount Skydance Corp., now an active bidder in further mega‑deals like the proposed Warner Bros. transaction. The deal, valued around **$8 billion**, was structured in phases, including the acquisition of controlling shareholder National Amusements and substantial cash and stock consideration for Paramount investors, signaling ongoing consolidation among legacy studios and tech‑backed producers.