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Prime Video announces Jesy Nelson docuseries

Prime Video will launch a six-part docuseries following Jesy Nelson as she embarks on motherhood. With her life in the public eye for over a decade as a member of the global pop phenomenon Little Mix, Nelson has experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Now, she’s ready to share her truth […]

May 20, 2025

Hong Kong: Lightning FAST channels for myTV SUPER

Lightning International has announced a partnership with TVB’s Hong Kong streaming service myTV SUPER for the launch of 14 new FAST channels on the platform. The new channels, spanning movies, music, sports, documentaries, pets, travel and news, mark myTV SUPER’s first-ever FAST channel partnership, with additional technical support from Amagi Media Labs. With these new FAST […]

May 16, 2025

Jessie J, Tom Grennan to perform at 2025 BAFTA Television Awards

BAFTA has annoucned that music stars Jessie J and Tom Grennan will perform live at the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall. Both performances will air during the awards ceremony on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on May 11th. In addition, BAFTA has confirmed award-winning concert violinist […]

May 7, 2025

Samsung TV Plus adding SMTOWN channel

Samsung TV Plus is partnering with SM Entertainment to bring some of K-Pop’s biggest performances to the big screen in celebration of its 30th anniversary. As part of the deal, Samsung TV Plus will debut a new, dedicated SMTOWN channel for K-Pop fans. The partnership will kick off its first live event from the Los […]

May 6, 2025

Mahon set to head Superstruct Entertainment

Alex Mahon, who this week announced that she will step down from her role as Channel 4 CEO in the summer, is set to become the new head of live entertainment group Superstruct Entertainment. Superstruct, which is owned by the buyout firms KKR and CVC Capital Partners, is expected to confirm the appointment imminently according […]

April 30, 2025

XITE launches new channels on Prime Video US

XITE, the music video platform, is expanding its footprint in the US with the launch of two new channels – XITE Christian Hits and XITE Gospel – on Prime Video. At the same time, XITE Christian Hits and XITE Reggae Vibes have joined the growing lineup on Fire TV Channels. On Prime Video, XITE Christian […]

April 29, 2025

Canada: CosmoBlue Media distributes Oh! Jazz

As part of its continued expansion in Canada, CosmoBlue Media has announced its exclusive partnership with Oh! Jazz, the global platform for streaming live and on-demand jazz performances from iconic venues around the world. Oh! Jazz featured over 1,300 artists and performances from iconic venues in Tokyo, Madrid, São Paulo, and more—streamed in pristine video […]

April 23, 2025

P DIddy doc coming to BBC Three, iPlayer

The BBC has announced a new documentary, P Diddy: The Rise and Fall, for BBC Three and iPlayer. Fronted by broadcaster Yinka Bokinni, the documentary explores the world that propelled Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to stardom – and the system that may have protected him for years. For decades, Diddy shaped music. The three times Grammy […]

April 23, 2025

Vevo, Experian partner to enhance audience targeting

Vevo, the music video network, has announced a partnership with Experian, the data and technology company, that it says will strengthen audience targeting capabilities across Vevo’s distribution in the UK, including YouTube and FAST services, such as Samsung TV Plus and Rakuten. Through the partnership, Vevo will utilise Experian’s Mosaic UK segments, allowing advertisers to […]

April 10, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Sky expands Isle of Wight coverage

Sky has announced it will continue to air the Isle of Wight Festival as well as being the headline sponsor in a new, multi-year deal. The exclusive partnership will see content from the festival broadcast across three Sky TV channels for the first time – Sky Arts, Sky Showcase and Sky Mix – as well […]

April 3, 2025By Nik Roseveare