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• India’s Public Broadcaster Prasar Bharati Unveils Waves Streaming Platform at Goa Festival

  Indian public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has rolled out its streaming platform Waves at the International Film Festival of India in Goa.

• ‘The Masked Singer’ Reveals Identity of Ice King: Here Is the Celebrity Under the Costume on ‘Miley Cyrus Night’

  On "The Masked Singer" Season 12 Episode 8, "Miley Cyrus night," a celebrity was revealed as Ice King. Here's who was under the mask.

• ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Series to Return for Third Season, Expand Japanese Anime Tribute

  “Star Wars: Visions,” an anthology of animated short films celebrating the mythology of 'Star Wars,' will return for a third season, Disney said.

• CMA Awards 2024: The Complete List of Winners (Updating)

  Read the updated list of 2024 CMA Awards winners as they are revealed. Chris Stapleton won the first award, for single of the year, for 'White Horse.'

• Ryan Eggold on Transforming Into a ‘Psychopathic’ Serial Killer for ‘Cross’ and Creating Ramsey’s ‘Ken Doll’ Look

  Ryan Eggold chose serial killer Ed Ramsey's bleached blonde hair for "Cross."

• Sylvester Stallone Nears Deal for ‘Tulsa King’ Seasons 3 & 4

  Sylvester Stallone is nearing a deal to return for at least two more seasons of the Paramount+ drama "Tulsa King," Variety has confirmed with sources.

• Aldis Hodge Shares His Leverage: Redemption Season 3 Status, Weighs In on Last Finale’s Hawkman Nod

  The con is still on — at least a teeny-tiny bit? — for 'Leverage' vet-turned-'Cross' star Aldis Hodge.

• A+E Networks Alum Launches Aggie AI Platform to Help Small Businesses Manage Social Media

  Greg Weinstein, former digital executive at A+E Networks, has launched the Aggie AI platform to help small businesses manage social media posts.

• Cameron Diaz Makes Rare Public Appearance and Demi Moore Reunites With ‘Now and Then’ Co-Stars: Inside Elle Women in Hollywood (PHOTOS)

  Cameron Diaz made a rare public appearance and Demi Moore reunited with her "Now and Then" cast at Elle's Women in Hollywood celebration.

• Arnold Schwarzenegger, Martha Stewart Cameo in ‘The Britto Doc’ Trailer Ahead of Art Basel Debut

  Romero Britto narrates the film, which it includes special appearances from Andrea Bocelli, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Domenico Dolce and Ronaldinho.

• TVLine Items: Dope Thief Release Date, Pop Culture Jeopardy! Trailer and More

  'Atlanta' alum Brian Tyree Henry's new crime drama 'Dope Thief' gets release date at Apple TV+.

• Larry David Chokes Up While Saluting Longtime Business Manager Matt Lichtenberg

  Larry David choked up and John Landgraf did a deep dive on innovation at Variety's Business Managers Breakfast presented by City National Bank.

• Matthew McConaughey Made a Pact With His Wife After Leaving Hollywood for Texas: ‘I’m Not Going Back Unless I Get Offered Roles’ That Aren’t Rom-Coms

  Matthew McConaughey left Hollywood and moved to Texas when the only offers he was getting was to star in romantic comedy movies.

• Netflix Sued Over Technical Glitches in ‘Unwatchable’ Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Boxing Match

  A Netflix customer in Florida has sued the company over the glitchy livestream of the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.

• John Landgraf Wrestles with the Industry’s Streaming Reckoning and Getting Back to Basics in TV

  FX chairman John Landgraf has a bulletin for a battered and bruised entertainment industry: People love traditional television.

• Daisy Duck Hits Sidelines When ESPN Shows Animated Knicks Vs. Spurs NBA Game on Christmas Day

  ESPN will present an animated version of a Christmas Day NBA game between the Knicks and the Spurs and stream it on Disney+

• HBO Says ‘Harry Potter’ Series Will ‘Benefit’ From J.K. Rowling’s Involvement: She ‘Has the Right to Express Her Personal Views’

  HBO supports J.K. Rowling's involvement with the new "Harry Potter" show as the core fanbase grapples with Rowling’s controversial views on trans identity.

• Disgruntled Emily in Paris Actor Lucas Bravo Will Appear in Season 5 (Report)

  Gabriel WILL appear in 'Emily in Paris' Season 5 -- despite the fact that Lucas Bravo grumbled that his character has "turned into guacamole."

• Apple TV+ Unveils First Look at Crime Drama ‘Dope Thief’ (TV News Roundup)

  Apple TV+ Unveils First Look at Crime Drama 'Dope Thief' (TV News Roundup)

• New ‘The Office’ Series Sets Guest Cast Including Tracy Letts, Molly Ephraim, Mo Welch

  Peacock's upcoming series set in the same universe as 'The Office' has set a guest cast including Tracy Letts, Molly Ephraim, Mo Welch and more.

• Milhouse Voice Actor Retires From ‘The Simpsons’ After 35 Years

  Pamela Hayden, who voiced Milhouse and other characters on 'The Simpsons,' is retiring from the Fox animated sitcom after 35 years.

• The CW Sets Return Dates for All American and Wild Cards, Premiere of New Leighton Meester Series

  The CW is the fifth and final broadcast network to unveil its midseason game plan -- get all the details!

• ‘All American’ Sets Season 7 Premiere Date; CW Midseason Lineup Also Includes Leighton Meester’s ‘Good Cop/Bad Cop’ and ‘Penn & Teller: Fool Us’

  The CW has set its 2025 midseason lineup, including the Season 7 premiere of 'All American.'

• Impact Network Greenlights Inaugural Scripted Original Series ‘Highly Favored’ From Bentley Kyle Evans (EXCLUSIVE)

  Impact Network has greenlit its first ever original scripted series, Variety has learned exclusively.

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