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CNBC
10 hours ago
- Business
- CNBC
FCC opens probe into Comcast relationships with local TV affiliates
The chair of the Federal Communications Commission is opening a probe into NBC-parent Comcast's relationships with its local broadcast TV affiliates, the latest in a series of investigations into major U.S. broadcasters. FCC Chair Brendan Carr said in a letter to Comcast CEO Brian Roberts, seen by Reuters, that he was investigating after reports that NBC and other similarly situated networks are seeking "to extract onerous financial and operational concessions from local broadcast TV stations." Comcast confirmed it had received the inquiry and will cooperate. "We are proud that for many decades we have supported local broadcast TV stations with world-class sports and entertainment... We will continue to invest heavily in this partnership to keep the broadcast business strong." In December, Carr wrote ABC-parent Disney CEO Robert Iger to raise similar concerns about its discussions with local broadcast TV stations. U.S. President Donald Trump and Carr have vowed to force American broadcast media outlets to make significant changes. Last week, the FCC voted 2-1 to approve the $8.4 billion merger between CBS parent Paramount Global and Skydance Media after Skydance agreed to ensure CBS news and entertainment programming is free of bias, hire an ombudsman for at least two years to review complaints and end diversity programs. Carr told Comcast he wants "to ensure that Comcast's ability to exert influence over its local broadcast affiliates does not operate to undermine broadcasters' ability to comply with their public interest obligations." In February, Carr opened a separate probe into Comcast's promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion programs and he required T-Mobile and Verizon to drop diversity programs before approving transactions. In January, Carr reinstated complaints about a "60 Minutes" Harris interview, how ABC News moderated the pre-election televised debate between then-President Joe Biden and Trump and NBC for allowing Harris to appear on "Saturday Night Live" shortly before the election.
New Paper
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Paper
Actor-comedian Pete Davidson to perform in Singapore
Get ready for plenty of jokes about sex and relationships when American comedian, actor and writer Pete Davidson holds his first-ever stand-up comedy show at The Star Theatre on September 26. Tickets to the live performance go on sale from Aug 6 at 10am, as part of event organiser Live Nation's pre-sale. The general sale begins on Aug 7 at 10am from Ticket prices have yet to be announced. His upcoming tour will also head to Australia in late September for shows in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. The 31-year-old is best known for being a cast member on American comedy sketch series Saturday Night Live from 2014 to 2022. He is also the creator, executive producer, writer and star of comedy series Bupkis (2023). Born in New York City, Davidson was named one of Forbes' 30 Under 30 in 2016, and listed among Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2022. He has appeared in films such as Big Time Adolescence (2019), The King Of Staten Island (2020) and Dumb Money (2023). His heist action comedy flick The Pickup, co-starring veteran American actor-comedian Eddie Murphy, premieres on Aug 6 on Prime Video. Over the years, his high-profile dating history has made headlines. He was engaged to singer Ariana Grande, and was in relationships with actresses Kate Beckinsale and Margaret Qualley, as well as reality TV star Kim Kardashian. Since March 2025, he has been dating model-actress Elsie Hewitt. The couple anounced in July they are expecting their first child. Elsie Hewitt (left) and Pete Davidson are seen as the Boston Celtics take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on May 16, 2025, in New York City. PHOTO: AFP Book It/Pete Davidson In Singapore When: Sept 26, 8pm Where: The Star Theatre, 04-01 The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green Admission: Tickets will be available at Prices have yet to be announced.
Business Times
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Business Times
Miss GE2025? Sketch show revives election's funniest moments
[SINGAPORE] Whether the 2025 General Election left you inspired, disappointed or doomscrolling into the early hours, the latest edition of Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap is here to put it all into satire and song. The long-running parody series – a kind of Singapore version of Saturday Night Live – weaves together Broadway-inspired show tunes and uniquely Singaporean quirks into one gloriously chaotic sketch show. Everything that became the stuff of memes in April and May has been repackaged into patter, puns and punchlines. These include Workers' Party candidate Alexis Dang and the public fixation with her distractingly good looks, and Singapore Democratic Party's Gigene Wong, whose jaw-dropping racial slur ended her political career and possibly that of her running mates. Alexis Dang's distractingly good looks are made fun of in 'Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap: The Musical'. PHOTO: BT FILE Of course, the People's Action Party isn't spared, either. David Neo's confusing 'the sun didn't rise just because I woke up' speech, Ong Ye Kung's over-extended 'co-driver' analogy, Ng Chee Meng's request not be appointed to the Cabinet, and Gan Kim Yong's much-memed 'Task Force Man' moniker are affectionately turned into parody and pratfalls. Even the prime ministerial succession saga – when no one was quite sure which fourth-generation leader would clinch the role – has been reimagined as a game of musical chairs, set to the dramatic strains of Game of Thrones. Perhaps it's no surprise that the script comes from seasoned journalist Jeremy Au Yong and his ex-journalist wife, Melissa Sim. Together, they know the political beat and how to toe the line with a wink. With decades in the newsroom between them, they're well-versed in where the out-of-bounds markers lie – and how to twirl just shy of them. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 2 pm Lifestyle Our picks of the latest dining, travel and leisure options to treat yourself. Sign Up Sign Up The saga over who would succeed Lee Hsien Loong (left) as prime minister, which involved Lawrence Wong and other fourth-generation leaders, is affectionately reimagined as a game of musical chairs. PHOTO: BT FILE Sim, who left journalism to head theatre company How Drama, directs the show starring Ross Nasir, Teoh Jun Vinh, Jo Tan, Jon Cancio and Tiara Yap – with music direction by Eugene Yip and choreography by Vernon Huang. Fat Kids, however, tackles more than just politics. It also taps into the neurotic quirks of Singaporean life. In one skit, overprivileged tai-tais take a crash course on how to spend their Community Development Council vouchers. In another, a group of Singaporeans undergo therapy to unpack the frustration of being allotted just one parking space or being forced to shower before their morning commute. Talk about First World problems. Then there's the delightfully absurd 'toy craze' segment, where Labubu, Mofusand, Hello Kitty and friends spiral into kawaii chaos and identity crises, thanks to toy makers constantly cross-marketing and 'cross-dressing' them. The cast of 'Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap: The Musical' comprises (from left) Jo Tan, Teoh Jun Vinh, Tiara Yap, Jon Cancio and Ross Nasir. PHOTO: JON CANCIO At its heart, Fat Kids isn't just about roasting public figures or poking fun at national quirks. It's about holding up a mirror – funhouse-style – to our foibles. It's about reminding us that laughter might just be Singapore's most underrated coping mechanism. Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap: The Musical runs from Aug 1 to 3 at Wild Rice @ Funan. Tickets from
Straits Times
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Actor-comedian Pete Davidson to stage stand-up show at Star Theatre in September
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox American comedian Pete Davidson is best known for being a cast member on American comedy sketch series Saturday Night Live from 2014 to 2022. Get ready for plenty of jokes about sex and relationships when American comedian, actor and writer Pete Davidson holds his first-ever stand-up comedy show at The Star Theatre on September 26. Tickets to the live performance go on sale from Aug 6 at 10am, as part of event organiser Live Nation's pre-sale. The general sale begins on Aug 7 at 10am from . Ticket prices have yet to be announced. His upcoming tour will also head to Australia in late September for shows in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. The 31-year-old is best known for being a cast member on American comedy sketch series Saturday Night Live from 2014 to 2022. He is also the creator, executive producer, writer and star of comedy series Bupkis (2023). Born in New York City, Davidson was named one of Forbes' 30 Under 30 in 2016, and listed among Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2022. He has appeared in films such as Big Time Adolescence (2019), The King Of Staten Island (2020) and Dumb Money (2023). His heist action comedy flick The Pickup, co-starring veteran American actor-comedian Eddie Murphy, premieres on Aug 6 on Prime Video. Over the years, his high-profile dating history has made headlines. He was engaged to singer Ariana Grande, and was in relationships with actresses Kate Beckinsale and Margaret Qualley, as well as reality TV star Kim Kardashian. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore MHA to support HSA's crackdown on Kpod abusers and help in treatment of offenders: Shanmugam Business S'pore's economic resilience will face headwinds in second half of 2025 from tariffs, trade conflicts: MAS Business S'pore's Q2 total employment rises, but infocomm and professional services sectors see more job cuts Singapore Fewer than 1 in 5 people noticed suspicious items during MHA's social experiments Asia Powerful 8.8-magnitude quake in Russia's far east causes tsunami; Japan, Hawaii order evacuations Singapore Migrant workers who gave kickbacks to renew work passes were conservancy workers at AMK Town Council Asia 'Hashing things out': Japan, Vietnam, EU contest terms of US tariff deals behind the scenes Singapore Escape, discover, connect: Where new memories are made Since March 2025, he has been dating model-actress Elsie Hewitt. The couple anounced in July they are expecting their first child. Elsie Hewitt (left) and Pete Davidson are seen as the Boston Celtics take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on May 16, 2025, in New York City. PHOTO: AFP Book It/Pete Davidson In Singapore
Time Out
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Pete Davidson will perform in Singapore this September for one night only
Save the date – former Saturday Night Live cast member Pete Davidson has announced that he'll be bringing his stand-up comedy tour to Singapore this September 2025 for one night only. The American comedian and actor rose to fame in 2014 as part of the SNL cast, where his sharp wit and offbeat humour quickly made him a standout. He was also the only cast member born in the 1990s at the time. He has since gone on to appear in films such as The Suicide Squad, Bodies Bodies Bodies, and Meet Cute. He also starred in and executive produced the comedy Big Time Adolescence, and co-wrote and starred in the semi-autobiographical comedy-drama The King of Staten Island. Known for his candid and often self-deprecating style, Pete has built a loyal fanbase with his unfiltered takes on fame, relationships and mental health. He's also made headlines for his high-profile romances – IYKYK. When is Pete Davidson performing in Singapore in 2025? Pete Davidson brings his stand-up comedy tour to Singapore on September 26, 2025 for just one night. Where is Pete Davidson performing in Singapore in 2025? His show takes place in The Star Theatre in Singapore. When are ticket sales available for Pete Davidson's show in Singapore? Heads up, fans – tickets go on sale from August 6, with an exclusive Live Nation pre-sale from 10am. General sales open the next day on August 7 at 10am. Ticket prices have not been released, and you can stay updated via the Live Nation website.
