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Netflix Announces $82.7B Acquisition of Warner Bros.
Netflix has announced a massive $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., including Warner Bros. Games, marking a landmark consolidation in media and gaming. This deal, announced in late 2025, positions Netflix to expand its gaming and streaming ambitions significantly.
Warner Bros. Discovery's board is reviewing competing bids amid the turmoil.
Paramount Skydance Launches Hostile $108.4B Bid and Sues Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance, formed from the Skydance-Paramount merger, has launched a $108.4B hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and filed a lawsuit to force the deal. The suit seeks greater financial disclosure amid Netflix's competing $82.7B offer.
Paramount claims their all-cash offer provides $18B more than Netflix's.
Electronic Arts Faces $55B Leveraged Buyout by PIF-Backed Consortium
A PIF-backed consortium is leading a $55 billion leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts, highlighting intense gaming M&A activity heading into 2026. This mega-deal dominated 2025 headlines alongside media consolidations.
Experts predict strong momentum for gaming transactions this year.
The Kid LAROI Releases New Album 'Before I Forget'
Grammy-nominated artist The Kid LAROI dropped his first full album in two years, 'Before I Forget', via Columbia Records. Preceded by singles 'A Cold Play', 'A Perfect World', and 'Back When You Were Mine', it marks a turning point for the 22-year-old.
The album is available on all digital streaming platforms.
Bruno Mars Drops Single 'I Just Might' from Upcoming Album 'The Romantic'
Bruno Mars released the first single 'I Just Might' from his fourth solo album 'The Romantic', accompanied by an official music video. Directed by Mars and Daniel Ramos, the track offers a preview of the project set for February 27 via Atlantic Records.
It is now streaming on digital platforms.
Trailer Released for Lee Cronin's 'The Mummy' Reboot
The first trailer for Lee Cronin's horror reboot of 'The Mummy' has been released, following a journalist searching for his daughter in a desert. The film is slated for theaters on April 17.
It aims to revive the franchise with fresh terror elements.
Bam Margera in Talks for New 'Jackass' Movie Return
Bam Margera is negotiating to return for the upcoming 'Jackass' movie after squashing beef with Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine. He states he won't film new stunts but may appear in the project.
The announcement follows the crew's just-announced film.
Creator Economy M&A Surges with Vimeo $1.38B Sale and More
Creator economy M&A rose 17% in 2025, highlighted by Bending Spoons' $1.38B acquisition of Vimeo and Publicis Groupe's buys of Captiv8 and BR Media. Experts predict agencies, talent firms, and private equity will drive 2026 activity.
Publicis and Omnicom are poised for more strategic deals.
Celebrity Birthdays: Julia Louis-Dreyfus Turns 65, Patrick Dempsey 60
Today marks birthdays for Julia Louis-Dreyfus (65), known for Seinfeld and Veep; Patrick Dempsey (60); and Michael Pena (50). Other stars like Natalia Dyer (31) and Connor McDavid (29) are also celebrating.
Fans are sharing tributes to these entertainment icons.