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NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart Inc. said Monday it has signed a deal with Paramount Global to offer the entertainment company's streaming service as a perk to subscribers of the discounter's shipping subscription service. The move is part of efforts by the nation's largest retailer to better compete with Amazon's Prime membership program, which offers an array of perks. Starting in September, subscribers to Walmart+ will be have access to the Paramount+ Essential Plan, which includes ads and offers original dramas such as “1883” and “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” along with the preschool franchise “PAW Patrol,” recent blockbuster films such as “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” and live sports. The cost of Walmart+ will remain $98 a year, or $12.95 a month, the retailer said. It includes free shipping on items and discounts on gasoline. An Amazon Prime membership costs $139 a year, or $14.99 a month, and includes the Amazon Video service, original programming and free gaming, among other … [Read more...] about Walmart deal with Paramount gives members streaming perks

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 CHICAGO (AP) — Jury selection got underway Monday at R. Kelly’s federal trial in his hometown of Chicago, where the R&B singer faces charges that he rigged his 2008 state child pornography trial by threatening and paying off a girl with whom he allegedly filmed himself having sex when he was around 30 and she was no older than 14. Jurors acquitted Kelly on all charges in that 2008 trial, some explaining later that they felt they had no choice because the girl did not testify. The woman, now in her 30s and referred to in filings only as “Minor 1,” will be the government’s star witness in the federal trial. Kelly, 55, was already sentenced by a New York federal judge to a 30-year prison term for a 2021 conviction on charges he used his fame to sexually abuse other young fans. Kelly, wearing a light gray suit and a tie, sat next to his attorney Jennifer Bonjean as court began … [Read more...] about R Kelly jury selection underway for trial fixing allegations

Click here to read the full article. Tubi has greenlit “Breaking Bear,” an adult animated series created by Julien Nitzberg and produced by Cartel Entertainment and Tom DeLonge ’s To the Stars Media. Described as a parody of mobster dramas, combining elements of Yogi Bear with “The Sopranos,” “Breaking Bear” BREAKING BEAR follows the escapades of three bear siblings who decide they have to start selling drugs in order to raise money and save their home after gas companies start fracking next to their cave. The bears soon enlist other forest animals in a scheme that will pit them against oil companies, the Russian mafia, local Hell’s Angels and polar bears who hate anything that isn’t white. More from Variety Fox's Tubi Free Streaming Service Is Coming to Five Latin American Countries Sports, Streaming Drive Volume As Fox Wraps Upfront Fox's Tubi Inks Exclusive Lionsgate Deal to Stream 30 Films for Free “When The Cartel pitched a series with cartoon … [Read more...] about Tom DeLonge and Justin Nitzberg Set Adult Animated Comedy ‘Breaking Bear’ at Tubi

close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines of the week Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! " Spider-Man " star Tom Holland is calling it quits on social media for the time being. The British actor, who is dating his Marvel co-star Zendaya, shared a video to Instagram, beginning his caption with, "Hello and goodbye." Holland detailed his struggles with Instagram and Twitter in particular, saying, "I have taken a break from social media for my mental health." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tom Holland (@tomholland2013) The 26-year-old continued, "I get caught up, and I spiral when I read things about me online. And ultimately, it's very detrimental to my mental state, so I decided to take a step back and delete … [Read more...] about ‘Spider-Man’ star Tom Holland taking a break from social media

close Video Amber Heard's attorney calls Depp win a 'major setback' for women Amber Heard's attorney Elaine Bredehoft weighed in on the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial verdict on 'CBS Mornings'. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Actress Amber Heard has parted ways with Elaine Bredehoft, her trial lawyer in Depp v. Heard, a spokesperson announced Monday. Heard, 36, has hired First Amendment attorneys David Axelrod and Jay Ward Brown, who successfully represented the New York Times against a libel lawsuit brought by Sarah Palin, former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee. "We welcome the opportunity to represent Ms. Heard in this appeal as it is a case with important First Amendment implications for every American," said Axelrod and Brown in a joint statement. "We’re confident the appellate court will apply the law properly without deference to popularity, reverse the judgment against … [Read more...] about Amber Heard hires new law firm, trial lawyer Elaine Bredehoft steps down

close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines 8/15 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are returning to the United Kingdom. The royal couple is "delighted" to work with several charities "close to their hearts" in early September, a spokesperson for The Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed to Fox News Digital. Harry and Markle will travel to the northern English city of Manchester on Sept. 5 for the One Young World summit, a youth leadership event with hundreds of international participants from across the world. Markle is expected to give the keynote address at the opening ceremony. They will then head to Duesseldorf, Germany, for an event on Sept. 6 counting down to next year's Invictus Games, the annual sporting event that Harry founded in 2014 for wounded and … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle, Prince Harry set to visit UK and Germany for charity events

close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines 8/15 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! LAPD has dismissed the investigation into Anne Heche's car crash following the actress' death. Heche was "peacefully taken off" of life support Sunday after she was declared brain-dead on Friday. "As of today, there will be no further investigative efforts made in this case," Officer Norma Eisenman told Fox News Digital on Friday. "Any information or records that have been requested prior to this turn of events will still be collected as they arrive as a matter of formalities and included in the overall case. When a person suspected of a crime expires, we do not present for filing consideration." The LAPD dismissed an investigation into Anne Heche's fiery car crash following the actress' death. … [Read more...] about Anne Heche DUI investigation dismissed by LAPD following actress’ death

close Video Judge Jeanine applauds Johnny Depp verdict: Jury saw through Amber Heard's cruel and callous lies 'The Five' co-host Jeanine Piro breaks down the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard defamation trial verdict on 'The Story.' NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Johnny Depp is slated to direct his first movie in nearly three decades on the heels of his courtroom victory against ex-wife Amber Heard, a spokesperson announced Monday. Depp, 59, is set to direct and co-produce, alongside Al Pacino and Barry Navidi, "Modi," a film based on the life of Italian-born painter and sculptor Amadeo Modigliani. The movie was adapted from the play "Modigliani" by Dennis McIntyre and focuses on the artist's life in Paris in 1916, according to the press release. "The saga of Mr. Modigliani's life is one that I'm incredibly honored, and truly humbled, to bring to the screen," Depp said in a statement. "It was a life of great hardship, but … [Read more...] about Johnny Depp to direct first movie in 25 years after Amber Heard courtroom victory

close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines 8/15 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! The past few years for Adele have been a whirlwind, with the British singer enduring a divorce, a long-awaited album drop, a new highly-publicized relationship, and the dramatic cancellation of a Las Vegas residency . Adele, who has a revamped and redesigned residency tour slated to begin in November, opened up recently about the peaks and valleys she has seen both personally and professionally. The 15-time Grammy Award-winner, who is the mother of Angelo, 9, with ex-husband Simon Konecki, shared that as her relationship with sports agent Rich Paul continues to flourish, and their families continue to blend – Paul has three children of his own – she wants to extend her family. In an interview for Elle for … [Read more...] about Adele talks engagement rumors to Rich Paul and ‘the worst moment’ in her career

close Video Gal Gadot returns for ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ sequel Fox News' Ashley Dvorkin sits down with ‘Wonder Woman’ star Gal Gadot to discuss the release of the film. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Gal Gadot was born in Israel where she had a career as an actress and model. In 2004, the future "Wonder Woman" star was crowned Miss Israel. Before pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, Gadot served in the Israel Defense Forces as is mandatory for Israeli citizens. In February 2022, Deadline confirmed that Gadot's 2022 movie "Death on the Nile" wouldn't be shown in Lebanon and Kuwait due to her connection with the Israeli military. Lebanon also banned Gadot's movies "Wonder Woman" and "Wonder Woman 1984." Is Gal Gadot married? GAL GADOT SLAMMED AFTER CALLING FOR UNITY FOR ISREAL AND ‘NEIGHBORS’ IN GAZA AMID ONGOING CONFLICTS Gadot is married to Yaron Varsano who works in real estate back. The couple … [Read more...] about Was Gal Gadot in the military? How the Israeli star went from serving in the IDF to playing ‘Wonder Woman’