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 Jane Fonda calls out Paramount merger while making quip about ex-husband Ted Turner Jane Fonda used her appearance at the Vanity Fair Oscars party on March 15 to speak out against the reported merger between Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery.  The 88‑year‑old actress warned that large corporate deals like this often result in widespread job losses and higher costs for consumers.  Wearing a “Block the Merger” pin, she emphasized that workers could suffer and audiences might pay more as companies consolidate power. Fonda also raised concerns about political influence over media, suggesting that mergers could give powerful figures greater control over news coverage.  She referenced remarks about CNN’s future and tied them to her own history, joking that she “slept with the guy who created CNN,” a nod to her marriage to Ted Turner from 1991 to 2001.  Despite their divorce, she praised CNN’s early mission of reporting facts without taking sides, expressing...

 Chadwick Boseman’s Widow Breaks Down in Tears Reflecting on How Black Panther Was Released as He Was in Remission from Cancer There was more being celebrated in 2018 than the world ever realized. In a deeply personal moment, Simone Ledward-Boseman opened up about what that year truly meant to her and her late husband, Chadwick Boseman.  While audiences were embracing the cultural wave of Black Panther, the couple was quietly holding onto something even more personal, hope. Speaking on the Today show with Craig Melvin, Simone became emotional as she revisited that chapter. “It was a beautiful year,” she said, pausing as emotion caught up with her. “Sometimes it’s harder to talk about the good times.” Behind the global success of the film was a private milestone. Chadwick, who had been diagnosed with cancer in 2016, was in remission at the time. While fans celebrated the film’s impact, the couple was marking what felt like a second chance. “People didn’t know we were celebratin...

 20th March, 2026 PRESS RELEASE OZORO INCIDENT: CP AINA ADESOLA CONDEMN ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULTS, ORDER FULL-SCALE INVESTIGATION, POLICE ARREST MORE ORAMUDU COMMUNITY HEAD AND FIVE OTHERS The Delta State Police Command has received with grave concern disturbing videos that emanated from Oramudu quarters,  Ozoro which captures sexual assault and molestation of young women in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area, during a purported local event. The Command unequivocally condemns such acts in their entirety. Acts of sexual violence are criminal, inhumane, and constitute a grave violation of the fundamental rights and dignity of victims. The Commissioner of Police upon receipt of the disturbing videos ordered an immediate investigation into the incident. The Chief organiser, one chief Omorede Sunday and four other suspects have been arrested. Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Aina Adesola, has ordered that the case be immediately transferred to S...

 Mom Whose Newborn Died in Her Arms After Her Work-from-Home Request Was Denied Awarded $22.5M in Damages A courtroom in Hamilton County has delivered a powerful verdict, one that brings legal closure but not comfort to a grieving family. A jury has awarded $22.5 million in damages to the estate of a newborn, Magnolia Walsh, following a case centered on a denied request to work from home during a high-risk pregnancy. The decision, announced March 18 by Wolterman Law Office, follows a detailed examination of events dating back to February 2021. At the heart of the case is Chelsea Walsh, an employee of Total Quality Logistics. After undergoing a medical procedure related to her pregnancy, she was classified as high-risk. Doctors advised strict precautions, including reduced activity, modified bed rest, and remote work. She formally asked to work from home on Feb. 15. According to court filings cited by NBC News, that request was not approved. Instead, she was asked to complete leave ...

 Beaming David Beckham jets to Paris to watch son Cruz's latest gig after missing out on LA reunion with eldest child Brooklyn It was a proud dad moment under the Paris lights as David Beckham turned up to cheer on his son, Cruz Beckham, during a live performance in the French capital. The 50-year-old made the trip to support Cruz, 21, and his band, The Breakers, as their UK and European tour rolled into Paris. The energy inside the venue at POPUP! carried into the night, with David spotted leaving in high spirits, clearly pleased with what he had just witnessed. Cruz followed shortly after, fresh off the stage. This was not the first time David had watched his son perform live. He had earlier attended a show in Manchester, but this Paris stop felt just as important, another chance to show up, front and center. Cruz was not short of support. His girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, and cousin Libby Adams were also in the crowd, adding to the family presence on the night. On stage, Cruz lean...

 Ray J Encourages Fans to 'Forget What You're Hearing' After Bloody Performance as Princess Love Claims It 'Wasn't Fake' Ray J is back in the legal spotlight as American Express takes action over an alleged unpaid credit card balance. According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the singer, 45, is being sued in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, for breach of contract.  The complaint claims Ray J owes $78,704.56 and stopped making payments on the account around October 2024. The suit also names Rajun Cajun Inc., a company reportedly linked to Ray J. This is not the first time American Express has pursued the singer. A previous lawsuit, filed in November 2025 against Ray J and his company Tronix Network, sought $139,849.85 in unpaid bills, alleging that payments on that account ceased in May 2025. Ray J’s legal troubles extend beyond financial disputes. In November 2025, he was arrested after allegedly pulling a gun on his estranged wife...