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Feb 10 (Reuters) – Paramount said on Tuesday it has revised its $30 per share all-cash bid for Warner Bros Discovery with a 25 cents per share ticking fee for every quarter the transaction is not closed beyond December 31, 2026. This would equal to about $650 million in cash value each quarter. Paramount also said it will fund the $2.8 billion termination fee that Warner Bros owe Netflix if the deal falls through. Warner Bros Discovery and Netflix did not immediately respond to requests for comment. (Reporting by Harshita Mary Varghese in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)

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Feb 10 (Reuters) – Paramount Skydance has enhanced its $30-per-share bid for Warner Bros Discovery by offering extra cash for each quarter the deal fails to close and agreeing to cover the breakup fee the HBO owner would owe Netflix if it walked away from their deal. The 25-cent per share "ticking fee" will equal to about $650 million in cash each quarter between January 1, 2027, and the consummation of the Paramount deal, the company said on Tuesday. Paramount will also fund the $2.8 billion termination fee that Warner Bros owe Netflix if the deal falls through. Warner Bros Discovery and Netflix did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Both Netflix and Paramount covet Warner Bros for its leading film and television studios, extensive content library and major franchises such as "Game of Thrones," "Harry Potter" and DC Comics' superheroes Batman and Superman. Paramount has engaged in an aggressive media campaign to try to convince shareholders that its bid is superior, but Warner Bros has spurned the David Ellison-led company. Warner Bros will hold a special investor meeting to vote on the Netflix deal, with the streaming pioneer saying that the meeting was expected to be held by April. (Reporting by Harshita Mary Varghese and Aditya Soni in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)

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Feb 10 (Reuters) – Paramount said on Tuesday it has revised its $30 per share all-cash bid for Warner Bros Discovery with a 25 cents per share ticking fee for every quarter the transaction is not closed beyond December 31, 2026. This would equal to about $650 million in cash value each quarter. Paramount also said it will fund the $2.8 billion termination fee that Warner Bros owe Netflix if the deal falls through. Warner Bros Discovery and Netflix did not immediately respond to requests for comment. (Reporting by Harshita Mary Varghese in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)

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By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Pop star Chappell Roan said on Monday she was no longer represented by the talent agency led by Los Angeles 2028 Olympics chief Casey Wasserman, who has faced criticism for flirtatious email exchanges with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell more than 20 years ago. Wasserman has apologized for communicating with Maxwell, after the publication of a series of personal emails between the two. New files related to late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Maxwell's former boyfriend, published by the U.S. Justice Department late last month, included flirtatious email exchanges between Wasserman, who was married at the time, and Maxwell dating from 2003. "As of today, I am no longer represented by Wasserman, the talent agency led by Casey Wasserman," Roan said on Instagram. "Artists deserve representation that aligns with their values and supports their safety and dignity. This decision reflects my belief that meaningful change in our industry requires accountability and leadership that earns trust." Wasserman, who is a sports and entertainment executive, has denied having a personal or business relationship with Epstein. In his apology for his association with Maxwell, he said that relation came before her or Epstein's crimes were revealed. The talent agency had no immediate comment on Monday. Maxwell is serving a 20-year prison sentence after being found guilty in 2021 by a jury in New York on charges including sex trafficking of a minor. Maxwell was arrested in 2020 after being accused by federal prosecutors of recruiting and grooming girls for sexual encounters with Epstein between 1994 and 2004. The U.S. Justice Department's release of millions of internal documents related to Epstein has revealed the late financier and sex offender's ties to many prominent people – both before and after he pleaded guilty in 2008 to prostitution charges, including soliciting an underage girl. His 2019 death in a Manhattan jail cell was ruled a suicide. (Reporting by Kanishka Singh in Washington; Editing by Michael Perry)

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(Corrects source to Public Health Department from Medical Examiner’s Office in headline and paragraph 1) By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Catherine O’Hara, the comic actor known for “Schitt’s Creek” and “Home Alone,” died of a pulmonary embolism, according to her death certificate released by the Los Angeles County Public Health Department and shared by TMZ on Monday. The death certificate also listed rectal cancer as an underlying cause and noted she was cremated. O’Hara, 71, died on January 30, drawing tributes led by co‑star Macaulay Culkin and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.     In 2020 she won the Emmy for best comedy actress portraying Moira Rose in "Schitt's Creek." She played the mother to Culkin's character in the 1990 movie "Home Alone" and Delia Deetz in two "Beetlejuice" films. O'Hara joined the cast of Seth Rogen's 2025 Hollywood satire series "The Studio" as Patty Leigh, the fired head of a Hollywood film studio. (Reporting by Danielle Broadway; Editing by Howard Goller)

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(Corrects source to Public Health Department from Medical Examiner’s Office in headline and paragraph 1) By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Catherine O’Hara, the comic actor known for “Schitt’s Creek” and “Home Alone,” died of a pulmonary embolism, according to her death certificate released by the Los Angeles County Public Health Department and shared by TMZ on Monday. The death certificate also listed rectal cancer as an underlying cause and noted she was cremated. O’Hara, 71, died on January 30, drawing tributes led by co‑star Macaulay Culkin and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.     In 2020 she won the Emmy for best comedy actress portraying Moira Rose in "Schitt's Creek." She played the mother to Culkin's character in the 1990 movie "Home Alone" and Delia Deetz in two "Beetlejuice" films. O'Hara joined the cast of Seth Rogen's 2025 Hollywood satire series "The Studio" as Patty Leigh, the fired head of a Hollywood film studio. (Reporting by Danielle Broadway; Editing by Howard Goller)

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By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Catherine O’Hara, the comic actor known for “Schitt’s Creek” and “Home Alone,” died of a pulmonary embolism, according to her death certificate released by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office and shared by TMZ on Monday. The death certificate also listed rectal cancer as an underlying cause and noted she was cremated. O’Hara, 71, died on January 30, drawing tributes led by co‑star Macaulay Culkin and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.     In 2020 she won the Emmy for best comedy actress portraying Moira Rose in "Schitt's Creek." She played the mother to Culkin's character in the 1990 movie "Home Alone" and Delia Deetz in two "Beetlejuice" films. O'Hara joined the cast of Seth Rogen's 2025 Hollywood satire series "The Studio" as Patty Leigh, the fired head of a Hollywood film studio. (Reporting by Danielle Broadway; Editing by Howard Goller)

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(In Feb 8 story, corrects song name in bullet point to 'Die With A Smile' not 'If Tomorrow Never Comes') By Angelica Medina SANTA CLARA, California, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Bad Bunny transformed Levi's Stadium into a vibrant homage to Puerto Rico during Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show, delivering a high-energy journey through the island's culture complete with a surprise appearance by Lady Gaga and a tribute from reggaeton pioneer Daddy Yankee. The halftime spectacular marked a historic moment for Latin music on America's biggest stage, following last year's record-breaking Kendrick Lamar performance that drew more than 130 million viewers, with Bad Bunny using the platform to celebrate his heritage while cementing reggaeton's place in mainstream American culture. The choice of Bad Bunny, whose full name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, to feature in the halftime show drew a rebuke from President Donald Trump and other conservatives over the entertainer's outspoken criticism of U.S. immigration policy. On Sunday, Trump said on social media that the Super Bowl halftime show fronted by the singer was "absolutely terrible." Clad in a white suit, the 31-year-old superstar opened with "Tití Me Preguntó" while walking through carefully crafted vignettes of Puerto Rican life – farmers in traditional pava hats, domino players, and boxers. The performance hit its stride at a secondary stage dubbed "La Casita" (the little house), where he sang "Yo Perreo Sola," "Safaera" and "Party" as celebrities including Pedro Pascal, Karol G, Cardi B and Jessica Alba were spotted dancing in the crowd. In one of the show's most theatrical moments, Bad Bunny crashed through the ceiling of "La Casita" while performing "Voy a Llevarte Pa' PR," then moved to a white truck where dancers grooved to a medley honoring reggaeton's roots – Daddy Yankee's "Gasolina," Don Omar's "Dale Don Dale" and his own hit "EoO." "If I'm here at the Super Bowl 60 it is because I've never stopped believing in myself," he declared as violins swelled into "Monaco." A staged wedding featuring the iconic La Rana Concho that was shown on the stadium screens set the scene for Lady Gaga's surprise entrance, with the pop superstar singing a salsa version of "Die With A Smile" before dancing with him "BAILE INoLVIDABLE".  He then transitioned to "NUEVAYol" as a child and his family were shown watching the Grammy Awards ceremony at which he won Album of the Year – the first time the award was given to a Spanish-language album. Ricky Martin emerged for "LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii" as Bad Bunny hoisted the Puerto Rican flag and performed "El Apagón," with the stadium erupting in light before he delivered "CAFé CON RON" and yelled, "God bless America!" as he named all the countries on the continent while a parade of flags was held. "The only thing more powerful than hate is love," was shown in the stadium, as he told the audience closing with "DtMF," the title track from his Grammy-winning album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos." The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13. (Reporting by Angelica Medina in Santa Clara; Editing by Peter Rutherford and Thomas Derpinghaus)

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By Alan Baldwin Feb 9 (Reuters) – Cadillac Formula One CEO Dan Towriss said he hoped for an amicable settlement to legal action taken by Hollywood director Michael Bay over a livery launch commercial during Sunday's Super Bowl. The spot showed the as-yet unnamed black and white car to be raced by Formula One's 11th and newest entrants this season, with backing from General Motors. The Athletic and Rolling Stone reported Bay, director of big-budget hits "Transformers" and "Armageddon", filed a $1.5 million breach of contract and fraud lawsuit in Los Angeles on Friday alleging the team and Towriss had used his ideas without payment. Rolling Stone said he filed the lawsuit after material related to the advert was released online before Sunday's launch. "We have a lot of respect for Michael," Towriss told reporters on a video call on Monday. "I think it's disappointing that he chose to do that (legal response).  "Certainly, all of the creative (work) was done well in advance of ever speaking with him. We were wanting to talk to him about a role as director, not taking creative ideas from him. "We are confident it will be resolved amicably." Towriss, speaking to reporters from New York, hailed the launch as a "huge success". He confirmed that the cost was comparable to the $10 million that China's Dreame Technology said it paid for a 30 second commercial during the Super Bowl to showcase its planned electric luxury car. The Cadillac advert referenced a 1961 speech by the late president John F Kennedy announcing the aim of putting an American on the moon by the end of the decade.  "We wanted the car to be the star of the show, and I think with the JFK piece that was a very unifying moment and it captured a lot of the emotions that went into this team, of this kind of unbridled determination to win and to compete," said Towriss. "You can say we're competing against the other teams, but really Formula One is competing against other sports," he said. "And so I think as teams we need to continue to find innovative ways to draw that interest, do storytelling and reach out to fans." (Reporting by Alan Baldwin; Editing by Alison Williams)

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(In Feb 8 story, corrects song name in bullet point to 'Die With A Smile' not 'If Tomorrow Never Comes') By Angelica Medina SANTA CLARA, California, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Bad Bunny transformed Levi's Stadium into a vibrant homage to Puerto Rico during Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show, delivering a high-energy journey through the island's culture complete with a surprise appearance by Lady Gaga and a tribute from reggaeton pioneer Daddy Yankee. The halftime spectacular marked a historic moment for Latin music on America's biggest stage, following last year's record-breaking Kendrick Lamar performance that drew more than 130 million viewers, with Bad Bunny using the platform to celebrate his heritage while cementing reggaeton's place in mainstream American culture. The choice of Bad Bunny, whose full name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, to feature in the halftime show drew a rebuke from President Donald Trump and other conservatives over the entertainer's outspoken criticism of U.S. immigration policy. On Sunday, Trump said on social media that the Super Bowl halftime show fronted by the singer was "absolutely terrible." Clad in a white suit, the 31-year-old superstar opened with "Tití Me Preguntó" while walking through carefully crafted vignettes of Puerto Rican life – farmers in traditional pava hats, domino players, and boxers. The performance hit its stride at a secondary stage dubbed "La Casita" (the little house), where he sang "Yo Perreo Sola," "Safaera" and "Party" as celebrities including Pedro Pascal, Karol G, Cardi B and Jessica Alba were spotted dancing in the crowd. In one of the show's most theatrical moments, Bad Bunny crashed through the ceiling of "La Casita" while performing "Voy a Llevarte Pa' PR," then moved to a white truck where dancers grooved to a medley honoring reggaeton's roots – Daddy Yankee's "Gasolina," Don Omar's "Dale Don Dale" and his own hit "EoO." "If I'm here at the Super Bowl 60 it is because I've never stopped believing in myself," he declared as violins swelled into "Monaco." A staged wedding featuring the iconic La Rana Concho that was shown on the stadium screens set the scene for Lady Gaga's surprise entrance, with the pop superstar singing a salsa version of "Die With A Smile" before dancing with him "BAILE INoLVIDABLE".  He then transitioned to "NUEVAYol" as a child and his family were shown watching the Grammy Awards ceremony at which he won Album of the Year – the first time the award was given to a Spanish-language album. Ricky Martin emerged for "LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii" as Bad Bunny hoisted the Puerto Rican flag and performed "El Apagón," with the stadium erupting in light before he delivered "CAFé CON RON" and yelled, "God bless America!" as he named all the countries on the continent while a parade of flags was held. "The only thing more powerful than hate is love," was shown in the stadium, as he told the audience closing with "DtMF," the title track from his Grammy-winning album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos." The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13. (Reporting by Angelica Medina in Santa Clara; Editing by Peter Rutherford and Thomas Derpinghaus)

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