Exclusive: Simon Cowell’s agency Ymu has hired Steven Bartlett’s former manager to be a director within its global entertainment division.
Lauren Clark joins from InterTalent, as the buzzy London agenting scene continues to see a spate of people moves. At InterTalent, she managed the likes of Olivia Neill, Brookie & Jessie and Grace Beverley, the latter of whom joined Ymu earlier this year.
Prior to InterTalent, Clark worked across digital at Gleam Futures, and before this she was manager to Diary of a CEO‘s Bartlett.
Ymu’s MD of Global Entertainment, Lucy Loveridge, said: “I’m thrilled to welcome Lauren to Ymu and for us to be working together again. I’ve always been impressed by her incredible drive, creativity and ability to nurture emerging and established talent.”
Clark added: “I’m thrilled to be joining Ymu and working with so many former and new colleagues. They have...
Lauren Clark joins from InterTalent, as the buzzy London agenting scene continues to see a spate of people moves. At InterTalent, she managed the likes of Olivia Neill, Brookie & Jessie and Grace Beverley, the latter of whom joined Ymu earlier this year.
Prior to InterTalent, Clark worked across digital at Gleam Futures, and before this she was manager to Diary of a CEO‘s Bartlett.
Ymu’s MD of Global Entertainment, Lucy Loveridge, said: “I’m thrilled to welcome Lauren to Ymu and for us to be working together again. I’ve always been impressed by her incredible drive, creativity and ability to nurture emerging and established talent.”
Clark added: “I’m thrilled to be joining Ymu and working with so many former and new colleagues. They have...
- 9/19/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Edison Research announces the Top 25 Podcasts in the UK based on reach for Q2 2024 among weekly podcast listeners age 15+.
Making their debuts in the Top 25: The Overlap with Gary Neville climbed to the #24 spot following the launch of its new season in late March. The Rest is Entertainment quickly gained momentum after its late November 2023 launch, securing the #17 spot. Meanwhile, Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley earned the #20 spot, with the unfinished TV version of the series set to be released by the BBC following the passing of host Michael Mosley. Call Her Daddy continues to rise in popularity, reaching the #22 spot, reflecting Alex Cooper's growing influence beyond the U.S.
Data from Edison Podcast Metrics is available in both the UK and the U.S. For more information on how to become a subscriber to the full datasets, please contact [email protected].
Edison Podcast Metrics...
Making their debuts in the Top 25: The Overlap with Gary Neville climbed to the #24 spot following the launch of its new season in late March. The Rest is Entertainment quickly gained momentum after its late November 2023 launch, securing the #17 spot. Meanwhile, Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley earned the #20 spot, with the unfinished TV version of the series set to be released by the BBC following the passing of host Michael Mosley. Call Her Daddy continues to rise in popularity, reaching the #22 spot, reflecting Alex Cooper's growing influence beyond the U.S.
Data from Edison Podcast Metrics is available in both the UK and the U.S. For more information on how to become a subscriber to the full datasets, please contact [email protected].
Edison Podcast Metrics...
- 8/29/2024
- Podnews.net
Global audio advertising marketplace Audacia Audio has partnered with AI creative audio studio Wondercraft to scale international audio ad production for its Apac clients using AI.
Founded by former Spotify Director Kym Treasure in 2022, Singapore-based Audacia Audio connects publishers, advertisers and customers across premium audio environments, supporting brands to produce and implement audio ads, and publishers to monetise their inventory.
To date, Audacia has supported over 30 Apac clients to produce and monetise powerful audio advertising campaigns in over 10 markets, a process which typically takes 10 days or more. Now, Audacia is using Wondercraft’s digital Ad Studio to speed up the production process and empower clients to connect with new audiences by rapidly translating ads for multiple markets using AI.
What is Wondercraft?
Co-founded by former COO at Acast and early Spotify employee Oskar Serrander and Palantir engineers Dimitris Nikolaou and Youssef Rizk, Wondercraft’s AI Ad Studio enables brands and creative teams to script,...
Founded by former Spotify Director Kym Treasure in 2022, Singapore-based Audacia Audio connects publishers, advertisers and customers across premium audio environments, supporting brands to produce and implement audio ads, and publishers to monetise their inventory.
To date, Audacia has supported over 30 Apac clients to produce and monetise powerful audio advertising campaigns in over 10 markets, a process which typically takes 10 days or more. Now, Audacia is using Wondercraft’s digital Ad Studio to speed up the production process and empower clients to connect with new audiences by rapidly translating ads for multiple markets using AI.
What is Wondercraft?
Co-founded by former COO at Acast and early Spotify employee Oskar Serrander and Palantir engineers Dimitris Nikolaou and Youssef Rizk, Wondercraft’s AI Ad Studio enables brands and creative teams to script,...
- 8/15/2024
- Podnews.net
Creative audio studio Wondercraft is today unveiling the world’s first AI “Ad Studio” which will power end-to-end audio ad production for creative teams in one simple platform.
The product release is the biggest since the company launched in February this year and has been designed to give creative teams at agencies, studios and brands the tools to produce, iterate and translate studio-quality audio ads in seconds simply by typing. It’s already being embraced by production studios including Audacia Audio, Acast, and Audio Ad Pro, and is being trialed by many of the world’s best recognized audio brands.
Dubbed "Canva for Audio" for its ability to radically simplify audio production, Wondercraft came out of Beta in February this year and has already attracted 40,000 users from all over the world.
How does Wondercraft’s Ad Studio work? Creative - Wondercraft’s Ad Studio enables creatives to go from creative...
The product release is the biggest since the company launched in February this year and has been designed to give creative teams at agencies, studios and brands the tools to produce, iterate and translate studio-quality audio ads in seconds simply by typing. It’s already being embraced by production studios including Audacia Audio, Acast, and Audio Ad Pro, and is being trialed by many of the world’s best recognized audio brands.
Dubbed "Canva for Audio" for its ability to radically simplify audio production, Wondercraft came out of Beta in February this year and has already attracted 40,000 users from all over the world.
How does Wondercraft’s Ad Studio work? Creative - Wondercraft’s Ad Studio enables creatives to go from creative...
- 8/5/2024
- Podnews.net
Early employees at tech unicorns Canva and Spotify are joining the team at AI-powered “Canva for Audio” platform Wondercraft, just a few months after it came out of Beta.
Didier Sibellas - Canva’s first full-time Product Designer and Head of Digital Design - has joined Wondercraft as founding Head of Design. He joins Wondercraft’s global team of audio experts and engineers, co-founded by former COO at Acast and early Spotify employee Oskar Serrander and Palantir engineers Dimitris Nikolaou and Youssef Rizk. In recent weeks, Wondercraft has also welcomed Spotify engineers onto its growing team.
Wondercraft’s AI audio studio helps brands and creative teams script, voice and produce studio-quality audio for ads, audiobooks and podcasts in any language, simply by typing.
Dubbed "Canva for Audio" for its ability to radically simplify audio production, the Wondercraft platform features hyper-realistic AI voices which can be directed with absolute precision, seamless music and sound mixing,...
Didier Sibellas - Canva’s first full-time Product Designer and Head of Digital Design - has joined Wondercraft as founding Head of Design. He joins Wondercraft’s global team of audio experts and engineers, co-founded by former COO at Acast and early Spotify employee Oskar Serrander and Palantir engineers Dimitris Nikolaou and Youssef Rizk. In recent weeks, Wondercraft has also welcomed Spotify engineers onto its growing team.
Wondercraft’s AI audio studio helps brands and creative teams script, voice and produce studio-quality audio for ads, audiobooks and podcasts in any language, simply by typing.
Dubbed "Canva for Audio" for its ability to radically simplify audio production, the Wondercraft platform features hyper-realistic AI voices which can be directed with absolute precision, seamless music and sound mixing,...
- 7/19/2024
- Podnews.net
Soccer Aid for Unicef 2024, broadcast live from Stamford Bridge, London, last week has raised £15 million, for Unicef’s vital work helping give children around the world happy, healthy, and play-filled childhoods.
Thanks to the generous UK public, Unicef UK supporters, ITV1, Itvx and Stv viewers, this year’s amount sees the current total, raised since 2006 – when Unicef UK Ambassador Robbie Williams founded the concept – hit a record fundraising milestone of over £106 million for children worldwide. This year, with thanks to the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, every donation made up to £4 million was doubled.
The hotly anticipated match took place at the sold-out Stamford Bridge stadium in London – returning for the third time in Soccer Aid for Unicef history and welcoming back over 40,000 fans. The match ended 6-3 to England, with the Three Lions taking the win for the first time in six years. World XI keep the overall...
Thanks to the generous UK public, Unicef UK supporters, ITV1, Itvx and Stv viewers, this year’s amount sees the current total, raised since 2006 – when Unicef UK Ambassador Robbie Williams founded the concept – hit a record fundraising milestone of over £106 million for children worldwide. This year, with thanks to the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, every donation made up to £4 million was doubled.
The hotly anticipated match took place at the sold-out Stamford Bridge stadium in London – returning for the third time in Soccer Aid for Unicef history and welcoming back over 40,000 fans. The match ended 6-3 to England, with the Three Lions taking the win for the first time in six years. World XI keep the overall...
- 6/25/2024
- Look to the Stars
Simon Cowell is the man who helped discover One Direction. Each member of the former band auditioned for X Factor. While Simon didn’t accept them individually, he did put them together as One Direction, and they went on to become the most successful act in the show’s history. However, it seems that the band and Simon are no longer on good terms.
Here is what you need to know about the apparent One Direction and Simon Cowell feud.
Simon Cowell Calls Out His Biggest Regret With One Direction
In 2010, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson auditioned as solo artists for X Factor. They didn’t make it in the “Boys” category (they were all teens). However, Simon helped put them together as a five-person boy band, which qualified them for “Groups.”
Simon Cowell’s One Direction From The X-Factor Vevo YouTube
Both Nicole Scherzinger...
Here is what you need to know about the apparent One Direction and Simon Cowell feud.
Simon Cowell Calls Out His Biggest Regret With One Direction
In 2010, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson auditioned as solo artists for X Factor. They didn’t make it in the “Boys” category (they were all teens). However, Simon helped put them together as a five-person boy band, which qualified them for “Groups.”
Simon Cowell’s One Direction From The X-Factor Vevo YouTube
Both Nicole Scherzinger...
- 6/14/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Edison Research announces the Top 25 Podcasts in the UK based on reach for Q1 2024 among weekly podcast listeners age 15+.
Remaining in the Top Three from Q4 2023 to Q1 2024 are The Joe Rogan Experience, The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett, and Sh**ged Married Annoyed.
New to the Top Five is TikToker-turned-podcaster Gk Barry’s Saving Grace. The show enjoyed success with a sold-out tour in February, with Barry also getting a feature in January’s Cosmopolitan. ShxtsNGigs enters the Top Ten for the first time. The show is currently in the middle of a U.S. tour.
Making their debut in the Top 25, The Chunkz & Filly Show has quickly risen to #10 following the launch of their podcast in October 2023. The Fellas secures the #16 spot. Fellas Studios continues to expand their offerings, including the recent launch of a pioneering paid streaming service called Fellas Loaded.
What's Good with Miniminter and Randolph earns the #23 spot,...
Remaining in the Top Three from Q4 2023 to Q1 2024 are The Joe Rogan Experience, The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett, and Sh**ged Married Annoyed.
New to the Top Five is TikToker-turned-podcaster Gk Barry’s Saving Grace. The show enjoyed success with a sold-out tour in February, with Barry also getting a feature in January’s Cosmopolitan. ShxtsNGigs enters the Top Ten for the first time. The show is currently in the middle of a U.S. tour.
Making their debut in the Top 25, The Chunkz & Filly Show has quickly risen to #10 following the launch of their podcast in October 2023. The Fellas secures the #16 spot. Fellas Studios continues to expand their offerings, including the recent launch of a pioneering paid streaming service called Fellas Loaded.
What's Good with Miniminter and Randolph earns the #23 spot,...
- 6/5/2024
- Podnews.net
This week, Colgate, the UK’s number one toothpaste brand1, launched its first-ever UK podcast advertising campaign with Apple’s number one podcast of the year for 2023, Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a CEO (Doac). In a deal coordinated through Colgate’s media agency, Wavemaker UK, and Adelicious, the podcast hosting and monetisation network, the collaboration is a key move in the brand’s strategic positioning to reach their consumers in a more diverse media ecosystem.
Colgate has teamed up with The Diary of a CEO (Doac) due to the podcast's significant influence, attracting a demographically balanced audience of millions each week that prioritise self-improvement and health. The six-month campaign will position Colgate Total (found in one in five UK households) as the superior toothpaste for preventing oral care issues and also introduce the brand’s latest innovation, Colgate Total Plaque Pro-Release.
Doac has consistently held its position as...
Colgate has teamed up with The Diary of a CEO (Doac) due to the podcast's significant influence, attracting a demographically balanced audience of millions each week that prioritise self-improvement and health. The six-month campaign will position Colgate Total (found in one in five UK households) as the superior toothpaste for preventing oral care issues and also introduce the brand’s latest innovation, Colgate Total Plaque Pro-Release.
Doac has consistently held its position as...
- 6/5/2024
- Podnews.net
Fans of Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a CEO have a new way to enjoy their favourite vodcast (video podcast) content as it launches a dedicated 24/7 channel exclusively on Samsung TV Plus. Immediately available in the UK and the Netherlands, the channel will also be rolling out soon in Germany, and Austria.
Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s free streaming service, comes pre-installed on all Samsung Smart TVs and Galaxy mobiles and tablets. This means viewers can access hundreds of channels, including Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a CEO, all for free. Samsung TV Plus offers an array of entertainment options, from live news and sports to kids' shows and movies.
The Diary of a CEO is the first vodcast (video podcast) and YouTube channel of its kind to partner with Samsung. This exclusive partnership will last until Christmas, meaning that no other podcast will join Samsung TV Plus...
Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s free streaming service, comes pre-installed on all Samsung Smart TVs and Galaxy mobiles and tablets. This means viewers can access hundreds of channels, including Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a CEO, all for free. Samsung TV Plus offers an array of entertainment options, from live news and sports to kids' shows and movies.
The Diary of a CEO is the first vodcast (video podcast) and YouTube channel of its kind to partner with Samsung. This exclusive partnership will last until Christmas, meaning that no other podcast will join Samsung TV Plus...
- 5/29/2024
- Podnews.net
Soccer Aid for Unicef 2024 will take place on June 9 at Stamford Bridge.
The live show on ITV1, Stv and Itvx will be hosted by Unicef UK Ambassador Dermot O’Leary, who will be joined once again by Unicef UK High Profile Supporter, Alex Scott. Sam Matterface returns as Commentator, with Iain Stirling on Co-Comms duty. A half-time entertainment show will also be announced in due course. Previous performers include Rita Ora, Robbie Williams and Tom Grennan.
England have won five times since the game began in 2006 – but their last victory came in 2018. They trail the Soccer Aid World XI Fc who have won the fixture seven times – and are on a record five-year winning streak.
England will take to the pitch in a specially commissioned Euro ’96 kit. This is ahead of Euro 2024 – the first game of which is just five days after Soccer Aid. The Soccer Aid World XI Fc will...
The live show on ITV1, Stv and Itvx will be hosted by Unicef UK Ambassador Dermot O’Leary, who will be joined once again by Unicef UK High Profile Supporter, Alex Scott. Sam Matterface returns as Commentator, with Iain Stirling on Co-Comms duty. A half-time entertainment show will also be announced in due course. Previous performers include Rita Ora, Robbie Williams and Tom Grennan.
England have won five times since the game began in 2006 – but their last victory came in 2018. They trail the Soccer Aid World XI Fc who have won the fixture seven times – and are on a record five-year winning streak.
England will take to the pitch in a specially commissioned Euro ’96 kit. This is ahead of Euro 2024 – the first game of which is just five days after Soccer Aid. The Soccer Aid World XI Fc will...
- 5/27/2024
- Look to the Stars
Looking back, can we imagine a bright-eyed Rebel Wilson stepping onto the set of Paul Feig’s 2011 comedy flick Bridesmaids, ready to dive into the challenging waters of Hollywood? Who could have predicted the bittersweet symphony that would follow her joy at receiving her first American paycheck?
Recently, this cheery Australian actress, known for her exceptional wit and comedic timing, humbly shared her success story and the financial struggle during the Diary of a CEO podcast with Steven Bartlett. Despite being cast in a hit 2011 comedy that catapulted her into the spotlight, Wilson revealed that the joy was tempered by the harsh reality of a $3,500 salary being swallowed up almost entirely by SAG-AFTRA “union” dues.
Rebel Wilson on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Credit: @rebelwilson on Ig)
Yes, Wilson actually detailed her struggle after earning $3500 for her first job in America with Bridesmaids, which also starred Kristen Wiig,...
Recently, this cheery Australian actress, known for her exceptional wit and comedic timing, humbly shared her success story and the financial struggle during the Diary of a CEO podcast with Steven Bartlett. Despite being cast in a hit 2011 comedy that catapulted her into the spotlight, Wilson revealed that the joy was tempered by the harsh reality of a $3,500 salary being swallowed up almost entirely by SAG-AFTRA “union” dues.
Rebel Wilson on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Credit: @rebelwilson on Ig)
Yes, Wilson actually detailed her struggle after earning $3500 for her first job in America with Bridesmaids, which also starred Kristen Wiig,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Rebel Wilson Starred In The hit Comedy Bridesmaids in 2011. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
In a recent podcast, Rebel Wilson revealed she lost money starring in the 2011 hit comedy movie “Bridesmaids.” The Judd Apatow-produced, female-driven comedy “Bridesmaids” launched the career of the Australian actress Rebel Wilson, who was a novice in Hollywood. However, while the actress maintained that she was fortunate to be cast in the film that landed her future movie roles, she revealed she was practically broke for a year after starring in it.
The worldwide hit “Bridesmaids” grossed over $160 Million against a production cost of $33 Million in 2011. While the movie made a huge chunk of profit, Rebel Wilson revealed she lost money starring in the 2011 comedy. During the “Diary of a CEO” podcast with Steven Bartlett, the Australian actress revealed she received a paltry $3,500 salary for one week’s work. Rebel Wilson said she paid the entire sum to join the SAG-AFTRA union,...
In a recent podcast, Rebel Wilson revealed she lost money starring in the 2011 hit comedy movie “Bridesmaids.” The Judd Apatow-produced, female-driven comedy “Bridesmaids” launched the career of the Australian actress Rebel Wilson, who was a novice in Hollywood. However, while the actress maintained that she was fortunate to be cast in the film that landed her future movie roles, she revealed she was practically broke for a year after starring in it.
The worldwide hit “Bridesmaids” grossed over $160 Million against a production cost of $33 Million in 2011. While the movie made a huge chunk of profit, Rebel Wilson revealed she lost money starring in the 2011 comedy. During the “Diary of a CEO” podcast with Steven Bartlett, the Australian actress revealed she received a paltry $3,500 salary for one week’s work. Rebel Wilson said she paid the entire sum to join the SAG-AFTRA union,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Rebel Wilson is revealing that her “Bridesmaids” paycheck didn’t amount to much after joining the SAG-AFTRA union. The Australian actress said during the “Diary of a CEO” podcast with Steven Bartlett that the majority of her $3,500 salary for the 2011 comedy went to union fees. Wilson was on set for one week of work.
“That was my first job in America,” Wilson said. “I was very lucky to get it. I mean, what an awesome cracker of a movie, to get that but to be paid that little. And basically that $3,500, I then had to pay to the union to join the union. So, basically, I made no money.”
In fact, Wilson actually lost money for her part in the film due to press tour. “I lost money because I had to pay to go to the premiere to buy my dress and everything. So, I lost money doing ‘Bridesmaids,...
“That was my first job in America,” Wilson said. “I was very lucky to get it. I mean, what an awesome cracker of a movie, to get that but to be paid that little. And basically that $3,500, I then had to pay to the union to join the union. So, basically, I made no money.”
In fact, Wilson actually lost money for her part in the film due to press tour. “I lost money because I had to pay to go to the premiere to buy my dress and everything. So, I lost money doing ‘Bridesmaids,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Flight Studio is a new podcast media and technology company launched by Steven Bartlett and two former Acast executives. Alongside Bartlett, the new company will be led and co-founded by Georgie Holt, Acast’s former Regional Managing Director for the Americas, and former US Head of Sales and Brand Partnerships, Christiana Brenton. They will work across all areas of podcast development, creation, growth and monetisation.
- 4/10/2024
- by PodcastingToday
- Podcastingtoday
Steven Bartlett, entrepreneur and host of Apple’s #1 podcast of 2023 and the 2nd largest podcast on YouTube, ‘The Diary Of A CEO (Doac)’, today announces the launch of Flight Studio a global podcast media and technology company. The new company is working across every component of the podcast development, creation, growth and monetisation process - and is aiming to redefine the industry.
Flight Studio’s podcast and media growth platform is the culmination of the last three years of Bartlett’s and the team’s rigorous approach to experimentation and innovation, resulting in the creation of one of the world's largest and fastest growing podcast brands, The Diary Of A CEO.
Doac has had nearly 400M million views to date on YouTube, its audience on Spotify grew by 94% in 2023 and each episode has an audience of 2M. Doac is forecasted to hit 10M YouTube subscribers by December 2024, a predicted 100% Cagr.
Flight Studio’s podcast and media growth platform is the culmination of the last three years of Bartlett’s and the team’s rigorous approach to experimentation and innovation, resulting in the creation of one of the world's largest and fastest growing podcast brands, The Diary Of A CEO.
Doac has had nearly 400M million views to date on YouTube, its audience on Spotify grew by 94% in 2023 and each episode has an audience of 2M. Doac is forecasted to hit 10M YouTube subscribers by December 2024, a predicted 100% Cagr.
- 4/10/2024
- Podnews.net
Get ready for another thrilling episode of “Dragons’ Den” as Season 21 Episode 14 hits the screens this Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 7:00 Pm on BBC One. In this highly anticipated installment, aspiring entrepreneurs from all walks of life will have the opportunity to pitch their innovative business ideas to a panel of five seasoned multi-millionaires, known as the Dragons.
With just three minutes to make their pitch, contestants must impress the Dragons with their creativity, passion, and business acumen. From groundbreaking inventions to revolutionary concepts, each entrepreneur hopes to secure the investment needed to turn their dreams into reality.
After the pitch, the pressure heats up as the Dragons grill the contestants with probing questions about their ventures, challenging them to defend their ideas and demonstrate their potential for success.
Join in on the excitement as the drama unfolds in the Den, where fortunes are made and dreams are shattered with each decision.
With just three minutes to make their pitch, contestants must impress the Dragons with their creativity, passion, and business acumen. From groundbreaking inventions to revolutionary concepts, each entrepreneur hopes to secure the investment needed to turn their dreams into reality.
After the pitch, the pressure heats up as the Dragons grill the contestants with probing questions about their ventures, challenging them to defend their ideas and demonstrate their potential for success.
Join in on the excitement as the drama unfolds in the Den, where fortunes are made and dreams are shattered with each decision.
- 3/29/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Get ready for another exciting episode of “Dragons’ Den,” airing this Thursday at 8:00 Pm on BBC One. In this popular reality series, entrepreneurs from all walks of life have the chance to pitch their business ideas to a panel of five seasoned investors, known as the Dragons.
Each entrepreneur has just three minutes to present their business proposal, hoping to persuade the Dragons to invest their own money and help bring their ideas to life. From innovative products to revolutionary services, the pitches cover a wide range of industries and concepts.
After the pitch, the Dragons have the opportunity to ask probing questions about the venture, diving deeper into the entrepreneur’s plans, projections, and potential for success. It’s a high-stakes game of negotiation and persuasion as both sides work to strike a deal that benefits everyone involved.
Don’t miss out on the action and excitement of “Dragons’ Den,...
Each entrepreneur has just three minutes to present their business proposal, hoping to persuade the Dragons to invest their own money and help bring their ideas to life. From innovative products to revolutionary services, the pitches cover a wide range of industries and concepts.
After the pitch, the Dragons have the opportunity to ask probing questions about the venture, diving deeper into the entrepreneur’s plans, projections, and potential for success. It’s a high-stakes game of negotiation and persuasion as both sides work to strike a deal that benefits everyone involved.
Don’t miss out on the action and excitement of “Dragons’ Den,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Get ready for an exciting and entrepreneurial evening with the latest episode of “Dragons’ Den,” airing this Thursday at 8:00 Pm on BBC One. In Season 21 Episode 12, viewers are treated to a diverse array of pitches from aspiring entrepreneurs eager to secure investment from the formidable panel of Dragons.
First up, a father-and-son duo showcase their innovative shower cleaning invention, hoping to impress the Dragons with its potential to revolutionize bathroom maintenance. Next, an investment banker turned entrepreneur presents her solution to bladder incontinence, confident that her product will address a pressing healthcare need.
Then, a passionate foodie shares her ambitious plans for her bean brand, aiming to capture the hearts and taste buds of consumers nationwide. Finally, a pair of skincare enthusiasts pitch their beauty price comparison app, seeking investment to scale their business and disrupt the beauty industry.
With each pitch offering its own unique blend of innovation,...
First up, a father-and-son duo showcase their innovative shower cleaning invention, hoping to impress the Dragons with its potential to revolutionize bathroom maintenance. Next, an investment banker turned entrepreneur presents her solution to bladder incontinence, confident that her product will address a pressing healthcare need.
Then, a passionate foodie shares her ambitious plans for her bean brand, aiming to capture the hearts and taste buds of consumers nationwide. Finally, a pair of skincare enthusiasts pitch their beauty price comparison app, seeking investment to scale their business and disrupt the beauty industry.
With each pitch offering its own unique blend of innovation,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
The Joe Rogan Experience, The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett, and Sh**ged Married Annoyed are the top three podcasts in the UK for Q4 2023. The Edison Research results from Edison Podcast Metrics is based on total weekly audience reach among weekly podcast listeners age 15+ during the period. Joe Rogan and Steven Bartlett remain in the top two spots for the third survey period in a row.
- 3/12/2024
- by PodcastingToday
- Podcastingtoday
Edison Research is proud to announce the Top 25 Podcasts in the UK for Q4 2023.
The Joe Rogan Experience, The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett, and Sh**ged Married Annoyed are the top three podcasts in the UK based on total weekly audience reach among weekly podcast listeners age 15+ for Q4 2023. The complete list of twenty-five is below.
Joe Rogan and Steven Bartlett remain in the top two spots for the third survey period in a row. Sh**ged Married Annoyed takes the #3 spot this quarter which was previously held by That Peter Crouch Podcast in Q3 2023, now ranked #6.
The Rest Is Football makes its Top 10 debut at #8. Uncanny, which debuted its third season in late September, makes the Top 25 for the first time at #11.
Desert Island Discs moves to #15 after a change to the BBC’s commercial division last year. With the announcement of a UK tour drama surrounding a viral episode,...
The Joe Rogan Experience, The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett, and Sh**ged Married Annoyed are the top three podcasts in the UK based on total weekly audience reach among weekly podcast listeners age 15+ for Q4 2023. The complete list of twenty-five is below.
Joe Rogan and Steven Bartlett remain in the top two spots for the third survey period in a row. Sh**ged Married Annoyed takes the #3 spot this quarter which was previously held by That Peter Crouch Podcast in Q3 2023, now ranked #6.
The Rest Is Football makes its Top 10 debut at #8. Uncanny, which debuted its third season in late September, makes the Top 25 for the first time at #11.
Desert Island Discs moves to #15 after a change to the BBC’s commercial division last year. With the announcement of a UK tour drama surrounding a viral episode,...
- 3/12/2024
- Podnews.net
AI audio content pioneer Wondercraft has raised a $3m Seed round to scale its ‘Canva of audio’ platform in a round led by Will Ventures and backed by Y Combinator, ElevenLabs, Steven Bartlett and other Angels. The technology enables anyone to create studio-quality audio productions - whether it’s for podcasts, ads, audiobooks, meditations or training materials - in any language, by simply typing.
Wondercraft was founded by Palantir engineers Dimitris Nikolaou and Youssef Rizk, and Oskar Serrander, former COO at Acast and executive at Spotify and iHeartmedia. Bringing together creator industry experience with engineering expertise, the founding team’s passion for audio storytelling and technology set them on a mission to make audio part of every creator and brand’s toolkit.
Wondercraft users can add professional audio to a huge range of creative projects, with templates ready to transform blogs into podcasts, articles into audiobooks, and advertising copy into marketing campaigns.
Wondercraft was founded by Palantir engineers Dimitris Nikolaou and Youssef Rizk, and Oskar Serrander, former COO at Acast and executive at Spotify and iHeartmedia. Bringing together creator industry experience with engineering expertise, the founding team’s passion for audio storytelling and technology set them on a mission to make audio part of every creator and brand’s toolkit.
Wondercraft users can add professional audio to a huge range of creative projects, with templates ready to transform blogs into podcasts, articles into audiobooks, and advertising copy into marketing campaigns.
- 1/30/2024
- Podnews.net
Edison Research is proud to announce the Top 25 Podcasts in the UK for Q3 2023. This list ranks the 25 biggest podcasts based on total weekly audience reach as measured by Edison Podcast Metrics UK.
The Joe Rogan Experience, The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, and That Peter Crouch Podcast are the top three podcasts in the UK based on total weekly audience reach among weekly podcast listeners age 15+ for Q3 2023. The complete list of 25 is below.
Notable movers within the Top 10 include That Peter Crouch Podcast, up to #3 from #5, The Rest is Politics, up to #5 from #6, and Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster, down to #6 from #3 in Q2 2023.
Three shows made their Top 10 debut: The News Agents at #7, Saving Grace at #8, and Parenting Hell at #10. Three shows dropped out of the Top 10 from Q2 2023: No Such Thing as a Fish, Newscast, and The Daily.
Scandals and...
The Joe Rogan Experience, The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, and That Peter Crouch Podcast are the top three podcasts in the UK based on total weekly audience reach among weekly podcast listeners age 15+ for Q3 2023. The complete list of 25 is below.
Notable movers within the Top 10 include That Peter Crouch Podcast, up to #3 from #5, The Rest is Politics, up to #5 from #6, and Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster, down to #6 from #3 in Q2 2023.
Three shows made their Top 10 debut: The News Agents at #7, Saving Grace at #8, and Parenting Hell at #10. Three shows dropped out of the Top 10 from Q2 2023: No Such Thing as a Fish, Newscast, and The Daily.
Scandals and...
- 1/11/2024
- Podnews.net
The Top 25 Podcasts in the UK for Q3 2023 based on total weekly audience reach as measured by Edison Podcast Metrics UK have been released. The Joe Rogan Experience, The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, and That Peter Crouch Podcast are the top three podcasts in the UK based on total weekly audience reach among weekly podcast listeners age 15+.
- 1/9/2024
- by PodcastingToday
- Podcastingtoday
Are you living up to those New Year’s resolutions so far? Need a little help gaining momentum? BBC Maestro is here to help with a phenomenal deal. Sign up by January 31 and you can take 40% off any purchase. The most popular plan is their annual subscription, now $72 instead of $120. That’s just $6/month to learn a world of new skills. Use the code JANUARY2024 to get the deal.
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Get the Deal $6/month bbcmaestro.com Save $48 on the Annual Plan with code JANUARY2024 What is BBC Maestro?
BBC Maestro is very similar to the well-known MasterClass series. Celebrity instructors will walk you through everything you need to know to get started on a new skill set. Gain new skills in the kitchen, learn how to create stories, and discover how to start a business!
Each course runs between 2-4 hours, and the lessons are broken into short videos.
While you...
- 1/8/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Get ready for another round of entrepreneurial excitement as “Dragons’ Den” returns with Season 21 Episode 2, hitting the screens on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 8:00 Pm on BBC One. In this episode, the Den welcomes a diverse trio of hopefuls, each armed with innovative ideas and a passion for success.
First up are a former special effects make-up artist and her brother, showcasing their natural skincare range. The Dragons are in for a treat as they explore the potential of this unique venture, testing the waters of the beauty industry.
Following closely are a dynamic pair of twins, armed with a solution to aid renters in securing mortgages or leases. Their pitch promises to revolutionize the real estate landscape, leaving viewers curious about the Dragons’ reactions to this inventive proposal.
Lastly, a wild swimming entrepreneur dives into the Den, hoping to make a splash with their business idea. As the Dragons assess the viability of each pitch,...
First up are a former special effects make-up artist and her brother, showcasing their natural skincare range. The Dragons are in for a treat as they explore the potential of this unique venture, testing the waters of the beauty industry.
Following closely are a dynamic pair of twins, armed with a solution to aid renters in securing mortgages or leases. Their pitch promises to revolutionize the real estate landscape, leaving viewers curious about the Dragons’ reactions to this inventive proposal.
Lastly, a wild swimming entrepreneur dives into the Den, hoping to make a splash with their business idea. As the Dragons assess the viability of each pitch,...
- 1/5/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
This Thursday on BBC One, the entrepreneurial stage is set for an exhilarating Season 21 Episode 1 of “Dragons’ Den” at 8:00 Pm. Aspiring entrepreneurs are gearing up for a shot at making their dreams come true as they step into the den to pitch their business ideas to five shrewd multimillionaire investors.
In this make-or-break episode, the tension is palpable as each entrepreneur has only one chance to impress the seasoned panel of investors. The stakes are high, and the pressure is on to secure the backing that could turn their business aspirations into reality. Viewers can anticipate a rollercoaster of pitches, ranging from innovative concepts to ambitious ventures, all with the hopes of winning over the dragons. “Dragons’ Den” continues its legacy of showcasing the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, providing an inside look at the cutthroat world of business investment. Tune in at 8:00 Pm for an evening of suspense,...
In this make-or-break episode, the tension is palpable as each entrepreneur has only one chance to impress the seasoned panel of investors. The stakes are high, and the pressure is on to secure the backing that could turn their business aspirations into reality. Viewers can anticipate a rollercoaster of pitches, ranging from innovative concepts to ambitious ventures, all with the hopes of winning over the dragons. “Dragons’ Den” continues its legacy of showcasing the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, providing an inside look at the cutthroat world of business investment. Tune in at 8:00 Pm for an evening of suspense,...
- 12/29/2023
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
In a strategic move aimed at expanding its brand reach, Uber has inked a six-month sponsorship deal with Steven Bartlett's The Diary of a CEO podcast. Coordinated via Uber’s media agency EssenceMediaCom and Adelicious, the podcast’s hosting and monetisation network, this landmark deal encompasses multiple products under the Uber umbrella, including Uber, Uber Eats and the Uber One membership. The collaboration is set to unfold over a dynamic six-month campaign, kicking off with a focus on the benefits of Uber One and subsequently pivoting to highlight Uber’s train booking capabilities.
Steven Bartlett's The Diary of a CEO podcast has consistently held its position as one of the most popular shows in the UK, attracting millions of listens per week, making it a natural choice in Uber's quest for impactful brand awareness. Steven’s show has a demographically even split across male and female audiences, appealing to...
Steven Bartlett's The Diary of a CEO podcast has consistently held its position as one of the most popular shows in the UK, attracting millions of listens per week, making it a natural choice in Uber's quest for impactful brand awareness. Steven’s show has a demographically even split across male and female audiences, appealing to...
- 11/30/2023
- Podnews.net
Taylor Swift is celebrating her newfound status as Spotify’s Global Top Artist with a surprise of her own: The massively popular singer-songwriter has just officially released the previously hard-to-find fan favorite song “You’re Losing Me.”
The song, now widely available on streaming services, is the latest of Swift’s “from the vault” releases – tracks that didn’t make her official studio albums. “You’re Losing Me,” which Swift co-wrote with producer Jack Antonoff, was initially released last May only on the “Late Night Edition” CD of Swift’s 2022 album Midnights and in a digital version exclusively at her web store.
This morning, Swift posted on X/Twitter, “Um ok this is unreal?? I just wanted to say to anyone who listened to my music this year, anywhere in the world, thank you. Getting named Spotify’s Global Top Artist in 2023 is truly the best birthday/holiday gift you could’ve given me.
The song, now widely available on streaming services, is the latest of Swift’s “from the vault” releases – tracks that didn’t make her official studio albums. “You’re Losing Me,” which Swift co-wrote with producer Jack Antonoff, was initially released last May only on the “Late Night Edition” CD of Swift’s 2022 album Midnights and in a digital version exclusively at her web store.
This morning, Swift posted on X/Twitter, “Um ok this is unreal?? I just wanted to say to anyone who listened to my music this year, anywhere in the world, thank you. Getting named Spotify’s Global Top Artist in 2023 is truly the best birthday/holiday gift you could’ve given me.
- 11/29/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Uber has signed a six-month sponsorship deal with Steven Bartlett's The Diary of a CEO podcast to extend its brand reach. The deal, coordinated by Uber’s media agency EssenceMediaCom and Adelicious, the podcast’s hosting and monetisation network, includes Uber, Uber Eats and the Uber One membership. The six-month campaign kicks off with a focus on the benefits of Uber One...
- 11/29/2023
- by PodcastingToday
- Podcastingtoday
The Joe Rogan Experience was the top podcast of the year globally in 2023, marking its fourth consecutive year in that position, according to Spotify Wrapped data released Wednesday.
Wrapped, which analyzes listening data in 2023 about the most-streamed artists and podcasts on the platform, also saw Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy (which, like Joe Rogan’s, is exclusive to Spotify) retain its second place spot on the global list, while Dr. Andrew Huberman’s science podcast, Huberman Lab, jumped to third. Emma Chamberlain’s podcast, Anything Goes, which became exclusive to Spotify in 2023 and placed third last year, came in fourth. On Purpose with Jay Shetty, which recently inked an ad sales deal with iHeartMedia, rounded out the global list in fifth place.
The U.S. podcast list also saw Ashley Flowers’ true crime series Crime Junkie, This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von and The New York Times’ podcast The...
Wrapped, which analyzes listening data in 2023 about the most-streamed artists and podcasts on the platform, also saw Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy (which, like Joe Rogan’s, is exclusive to Spotify) retain its second place spot on the global list, while Dr. Andrew Huberman’s science podcast, Huberman Lab, jumped to third. Emma Chamberlain’s podcast, Anything Goes, which became exclusive to Spotify in 2023 and placed third last year, came in fourth. On Purpose with Jay Shetty, which recently inked an ad sales deal with iHeartMedia, rounded out the global list in fifth place.
The U.S. podcast list also saw Ashley Flowers’ true crime series Crime Junkie, This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von and The New York Times’ podcast The...
- 11/29/2023
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Prince Harry Co-Host Says Neither Were Ok With Their 2023 Interview Format: ‘I Didn’t Follow My Gut’
Author and trauma specialist Gabor Maté is opening up about the March 2023 interview he did with Prince Harry. In an October 2023 podcast, Maté shared he didn’t like the interview’s paywall set-up or the “demeaning” remarks that came his way afterward.
Gabor Maté wanted the Prince Harry interview to be ‘free public service’ and ignored his ‘gut feeling’
Speaking to entrepreneur Steven Bartlett on the Oct. 12 episode of The Diary of a CEO podcast, Maté explained he didn’t like that attendees were required to pay to see his and the Duke of Sussex’s discussion.
“I had a gut feeling all along that I shouldn’t agree to doing it the way they set it up,” he said. “The way it was set up was, in order to watch it people had to buy a copy of Harry’s book. I thought this is not fair. Four million...
Gabor Maté wanted the Prince Harry interview to be ‘free public service’ and ignored his ‘gut feeling’
Speaking to entrepreneur Steven Bartlett on the Oct. 12 episode of The Diary of a CEO podcast, Maté explained he didn’t like that attendees were required to pay to see his and the Duke of Sussex’s discussion.
“I had a gut feeling all along that I shouldn’t agree to doing it the way they set it up,” he said. “The way it was set up was, in order to watch it people had to buy a copy of Harry’s book. I thought this is not fair. Four million...
- 10/13/2023
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Nick Cannon admitted he might not be alive if it wasn’t for his ex-wife Mariah Carey.
The talk show host spoke candidly about being diagnosed with lupus in 2012 during an interview on “The Diary Of A CEO” podcast.
Cannon told podcast host Steven Bartlett of Carey: “She was my rock. She went hard.
“To be honest, I probably wouldn’t be alive if it wasn’t for how hard she went with the doctors, with me, my stubbornness.”
Cannon called Carey “the perfect helpmate, the perfect matriarch, the perfect mom, the perfect wife in those scenarios.”
Read More: Nick Cannon’s Brother Gabriel Admits He Has Google To Remember All His Nieces And Nephews’ Names: ‘They’re All On The Internet’
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The talk show host spoke candidly about being diagnosed with lupus in 2012 during an interview on “The Diary Of A CEO” podcast.
Cannon told podcast host Steven Bartlett of Carey: “She was my rock. She went hard.
“To be honest, I probably wouldn’t be alive if it wasn’t for how hard she went with the doctors, with me, my stubbornness.”
Cannon called Carey “the perfect helpmate, the perfect matriarch, the perfect mom, the perfect wife in those scenarios.”
Read More: Nick Cannon’s Brother Gabriel Admits He Has Google To Remember All His Nieces And Nephews’ Names: ‘They’re All On The Internet’
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- 9/27/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Spotify is piloting a groundbreaking feature powered by AI that translates podcasts into additional languages—all in the podcaster’s voice. As part of the pilot, Spotify worked closely with podcasters Dax Shepard, Monica Padman, Lex Fridman, Bill Simmons, and Steven Bartlett to generate AI-powered voice translations in other languages. These include Spanish, French, and German, for a select number of catalogue episodes and future episode releases.
- 9/25/2023
- by PodcastingToday
- Podcastingtoday
Edison Research, the leading podcast research organization in the world, is proud to announce the first comprehensive UK Top 25 Podcasts chart. This list ranks the 25 biggest podcasts based on total weekly audience reach as measured by Edison Podcast Metrics UK, the only podcast measurement service that measures the relative audience size and demographics of all podcasts and podcast networks in the UK.
The data marks the debut of Edison Podcast Metrics into the UK market from US-based Edison Research. The Q2 2023 ranker is derived from data collected continuously during the second quarter of 2023, interviewing 2,273 weekly podcast consumers ages 15 and older in the UK. Participants indicate which podcasts they listened to in the past week along with a variety of demographic, psychographic, and purchase-behavior information.
The top three podcasts in the UK based on total weekly audience reach among weekly podcast listeners age 15+ are The Joe Rogan Experience, The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett,...
The data marks the debut of Edison Podcast Metrics into the UK market from US-based Edison Research. The Q2 2023 ranker is derived from data collected continuously during the second quarter of 2023, interviewing 2,273 weekly podcast consumers ages 15 and older in the UK. Participants indicate which podcasts they listened to in the past week along with a variety of demographic, psychographic, and purchase-behavior information.
The top three podcasts in the UK based on total weekly audience reach among weekly podcast listeners age 15+ are The Joe Rogan Experience, The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett,...
- 9/24/2023
- Podnews.net
Soccer Aid for Unicef 2023, broadcast live and exclusively on ITV1, Stv and Itvx last week from Old Trafford, Manchester, has raised £14.6 million for Unicef’s vital work giving children around the world the happy, healthy, play-filled childhoods they are entitled to.
Thanks to the generous support of the UK public, Unicef UK supporters, ITV1, Stv and Itvx viewers, this year’s amount brings the current total raised to date, since Soccer Aid for Unicef was founded by Unicef UK Ambassador Robbie Williams in 2006, to over £90 million for children worldwide.
The hotly anticipated match took place at the sold-out Old Trafford stadium in Manchester – welcoming back over 63,000 fans to the same venue that hosted the very first Soccer Aid for Unicef match in 2006. The match ended 4-2 to Soccer Aid World XI, with the team keeping the overall lead with 7-5 wins since the inaugural 2006 match.
Unicef UK Ambassador, Tom Hiddleston,...
Thanks to the generous support of the UK public, Unicef UK supporters, ITV1, Stv and Itvx viewers, this year’s amount brings the current total raised to date, since Soccer Aid for Unicef was founded by Unicef UK Ambassador Robbie Williams in 2006, to over £90 million for children worldwide.
The hotly anticipated match took place at the sold-out Old Trafford stadium in Manchester – welcoming back over 63,000 fans to the same venue that hosted the very first Soccer Aid for Unicef match in 2006. The match ended 4-2 to Soccer Aid World XI, with the team keeping the overall lead with 7-5 wins since the inaugural 2006 match.
Unicef UK Ambassador, Tom Hiddleston,...
- 6/23/2023
- Look to the Stars
Edison Podcast Metrics, the comprehensive measurement of podcast listening in the U.S. from Edison Research, is being launched in the UK. The announcement was made at the Podcast Show 2023 in London.
Edison Podcast Metrics is unique in that it is not dependent on podcast download data nor is it a service which podcast networks must opt into. Thousands of weekly podcast listeners are surveyed each quarter for the service, and listening behaviour is collected regardless of listening platform. Edison Research, the top podcast research company in the world, first released its Top Podcast Shows ranker in the U.S. in November 2019; the company has been tracking podcast consumption in the aggregate since 2006. The U.S. data is used by many of the biggest podcasting companies and advertising agencies.
The Edison Podcast Metrics survey research is underway now in the UK, with data from Q2 2023 being available for subscribers sometime...
Edison Podcast Metrics is unique in that it is not dependent on podcast download data nor is it a service which podcast networks must opt into. Thousands of weekly podcast listeners are surveyed each quarter for the service, and listening behaviour is collected regardless of listening platform. Edison Research, the top podcast research company in the world, first released its Top Podcast Shows ranker in the U.S. in November 2019; the company has been tracking podcast consumption in the aggregate since 2006. The U.S. data is used by many of the biggest podcasting companies and advertising agencies.
The Edison Podcast Metrics survey research is underway now in the UK, with data from Q2 2023 being available for subscribers sometime...
- 5/25/2023
- Podnews.net
The Sliding Doors podcast is launching a new four-part mini-series to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the iconic 90s film. The podcast delves into those decisions and moments that change the course of our lives. The mini-series will celebrate the film with some exclusive, behind the scenes stories and audio footage. Guests including Laura Whitmore, Bradley Walsh, Rachel Stevens and Steven Bartlett will share their sliding doors moments and what the film means to them.
- 4/18/2023
- by PodcastingToday
- Podcastingtoday
More than 74,000 fans will roar Soccer Aid for Unicef back to Manchester United’s Old Trafford on Sunday 11th June.
Lionesses’ Euro 2022 winner, and Queen of The Jungle, Jill Scott will captain England – the first time a female player has skippered England in the world’s biggest charity football game.
The Three Lions have not won a Soccer Aid for Unicef match since 2018. In an effort to win back the trophy, England have unveiled one of their strongest-ever line-ups. Today, 25 names were revealed – six of which are making their debuts. More names are set to be announced in the coming weeks.
Jill Scott will play alongside fellow debutants including chart-topping DJ Joel Corry, and Manchester-based rapper and actor Bugzy Malone. Paddy McGuinness returns to the game – and will play in goal for the first-time ever as England’s designated celebrity goalkeeper.
England’s ranks are boosted further by three more...
Lionesses’ Euro 2022 winner, and Queen of The Jungle, Jill Scott will captain England – the first time a female player has skippered England in the world’s biggest charity football game.
The Three Lions have not won a Soccer Aid for Unicef match since 2018. In an effort to win back the trophy, England have unveiled one of their strongest-ever line-ups. Today, 25 names were revealed – six of which are making their debuts. More names are set to be announced in the coming weeks.
Jill Scott will play alongside fellow debutants including chart-topping DJ Joel Corry, and Manchester-based rapper and actor Bugzy Malone. Paddy McGuinness returns to the game – and will play in goal for the first-time ever as England’s designated celebrity goalkeeper.
England’s ranks are boosted further by three more...
- 3/17/2023
- Look to the Stars
Cole Sprouse is opening up about the reason he thinks his mother Melanie Wright pushed him and his twin brother Dylan into acting at an early age.
The Sprouse brothers were just 12 years old when their Disney show “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” premiered on the channel in 2005.
Cole, now 30, spoke about their childhood and how their mom got them into acting during a candid interview with Steven Bartlett’s “Diary Of A CEO” podcast.
He said, “My mother was, still is, the tortured artist type. She struggled with, in many different ways, her place in the world.
“I think she found a tremendous amount sense of self-identity through motherhood, and tried to turn it into a profitable business at the same time, which for identical twin boys going into acting is [an] economic loophole — there are labor laws that can be incredibly profitable, so that’s what she did.
The Sprouse brothers were just 12 years old when their Disney show “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” premiered on the channel in 2005.
Cole, now 30, spoke about their childhood and how their mom got them into acting during a candid interview with Steven Bartlett’s “Diary Of A CEO” podcast.
He said, “My mother was, still is, the tortured artist type. She struggled with, in many different ways, her place in the world.
“I think she found a tremendous amount sense of self-identity through motherhood, and tried to turn it into a profitable business at the same time, which for identical twin boys going into acting is [an] economic loophole — there are labor laws that can be incredibly profitable, so that’s what she did.
- 3/13/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Cole Sprouse has claimed that Hollywood “encourages the worst qualities” in actors.
The Riverdale star made his screen debut in commercials as a baby, before starring in the sitcom Grace Under Fire alongside his twin brother Dylan when they were both toddlers.
Appearing on The Diary of a CEO podcast, Sprouse opened up about his youth spent as a child star and said that many young actors got into the industry to “put food on the table”.
“I think the pressure of my upbringing really compelled me to keep doing what I am today,” he told host Steven Bartlett.
“I cannot live without the arts… without performance or expression of some kind, because truly it’s all I know and have known since I was eight months old.”
Sprouse said that he “loved being on stage” growing up, but added that he “didn’t like the s*** that came with it”.
“This industry,...
The Riverdale star made his screen debut in commercials as a baby, before starring in the sitcom Grace Under Fire alongside his twin brother Dylan when they were both toddlers.
Appearing on The Diary of a CEO podcast, Sprouse opened up about his youth spent as a child star and said that many young actors got into the industry to “put food on the table”.
“I think the pressure of my upbringing really compelled me to keep doing what I am today,” he told host Steven Bartlett.
“I cannot live without the arts… without performance or expression of some kind, because truly it’s all I know and have known since I was eight months old.”
Sprouse said that he “loved being on stage” growing up, but added that he “didn’t like the s*** that came with it”.
“This industry,...
- 3/13/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Seth Rogen says he and his wife, Lauren Miller, have discovered the key to happiness in their relationship and lives: not having kids.
Rogen recently sat down for a chat on the episode of Steven Bartlett’s “The Diary of a CEO” podcast, and the subject of parenthood — or more specifically the topic of Rogen and Miller not having children — came up.
“That has helped me succeed as well, definitely,” Rogen said. He explained that he’s managed to focus his time and energy on his career and creative output because “there’s a whole huge thing I’m not doing, which is raising children.”
Rogen also addressed something people have told him before, which is that he might be happier in life if he and Miller did have children, which Rogen simply said he didn’t agree with.
“Some people want kids. Some people don’t want kids,” Rogen said,...
Rogen recently sat down for a chat on the episode of Steven Bartlett’s “The Diary of a CEO” podcast, and the subject of parenthood — or more specifically the topic of Rogen and Miller not having children — came up.
“That has helped me succeed as well, definitely,” Rogen said. He explained that he’s managed to focus his time and energy on his career and creative output because “there’s a whole huge thing I’m not doing, which is raising children.”
Rogen also addressed something people have told him before, which is that he might be happier in life if he and Miller did have children, which Rogen simply said he didn’t agree with.
“Some people want kids. Some people don’t want kids,” Rogen said,...
- 3/10/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
The actor has been complaining about the hurt that critics can deliver. But someone has to call out stinkers, as you would think he’d agree
Seth Rogen: negative film reviews are ‘devastating’
We’ve now had expressions of protest from both the violent and non-violent wings of the anti-bad-review movement. The Hanover State Opera’s ballet director Marco Goecke confronted the Frankfurter Allgemeine ballet critic Wiebke Hüster in the theatre foyer and smeared dog excrement in her face. Now the comic and movie actor Seth Rogen has shared his views on criticism in an interview with Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO podcast, declaring how upset he was at bad reviews for his films The Green Hornet and The Interview. “I think if most critics knew how much it hurts the people that made the things that they are writing about, they would second guess the way they write these things.
Seth Rogen: negative film reviews are ‘devastating’
We’ve now had expressions of protest from both the violent and non-violent wings of the anti-bad-review movement. The Hanover State Opera’s ballet director Marco Goecke confronted the Frankfurter Allgemeine ballet critic Wiebke Hüster in the theatre foyer and smeared dog excrement in her face. Now the comic and movie actor Seth Rogen has shared his views on criticism in an interview with Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO podcast, declaring how upset he was at bad reviews for his films The Green Hornet and The Interview. “I think if most critics knew how much it hurts the people that made the things that they are writing about, they would second guess the way they write these things.
- 3/9/2023
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
The actor described the effect of criticism in the film industry and said it can feel ‘like a very personal rejection’
• Peter Bradshaw: good reviews wouldn’t mean much if bad ones weren’t allowed
Seth Rogen has said that negative reviews from critics are “devastating” and that some people in the film industry have “never recovered” from them.
Speaking to Steven Bartlett for the Diary of a CEO podcast, Rogen described negative press coverage as a “trade-off” for success in the film industry but said that criticism “hurts everyone”. He said: “I think if most critics knew how much it hurts the people that made the things that they are writing about, they would second guess the way they write these things.
• Peter Bradshaw: good reviews wouldn’t mean much if bad ones weren’t allowed
Seth Rogen has said that negative reviews from critics are “devastating” and that some people in the film industry have “never recovered” from them.
Speaking to Steven Bartlett for the Diary of a CEO podcast, Rogen described negative press coverage as a “trade-off” for success in the film industry but said that criticism “hurts everyone”. He said: “I think if most critics knew how much it hurts the people that made the things that they are writing about, they would second guess the way they write these things.
- 3/9/2023
- by Andrew Pulver
- The Guardian - Film News
Seth Rogen has gotten plenty of good reviews throughout his career – a look at his Rotten Tomatoes page shows a lot more red (good) than bad (green) – but the bad ones really sting. During a recent appearance on the “Diary of a CEO” podcast, the multi-hyphenate creator opened up about self-doubt and how negative press affects him and other creative people. He said that he experiences self-doubt when “a cultural institution tells everyone that I suck.” Asked by host Steven Bartlett if that kind of criticism hurts, Rogen replied, “Oh yeah! Of course. It hurts everyone. Yes. Very much so.”
“I think if most critics knew how much it hurt the people that made the things that they are writing about, they would second guess the way they write these things,” Rogen continued. “It’s devastating. I know people who never recover from it, honestly. Years, decades of being hurt...
“I think if most critics knew how much it hurt the people that made the things that they are writing about, they would second guess the way they write these things,” Rogen continued. “It’s devastating. I know people who never recover from it, honestly. Years, decades of being hurt...
- 3/8/2023
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
Seth Rogen got brutally honest about film critics during a discussion about mental health and self-doubt on the “Diary of a CEO” podcast. The comedian told host Steven Bartlett that negative reviews from critics “hurt everyone very much.”
“I think if most critics knew how much it hurts the people that made the things that they are writing about, they would second guess the way they write these things,” Rogen said. “It’s devastating. I know people who have never recovered from it honestly – a year, decades of being hurt by [film reviews]. It’s very personal…It is devastating when you are being institutionally told that your personal expression was bad, and that’s something that people carry with them, literally, their entire lives and I get why. It fucking sucks.”
Bartlett brought up Michel Gondry’s 2011 superhero comedy “The Green Hornet,” which starred Rogen as the eponymous hero opposite Jay Chou and Cameron Diaz.
“I think if most critics knew how much it hurts the people that made the things that they are writing about, they would second guess the way they write these things,” Rogen said. “It’s devastating. I know people who have never recovered from it honestly – a year, decades of being hurt by [film reviews]. It’s very personal…It is devastating when you are being institutionally told that your personal expression was bad, and that’s something that people carry with them, literally, their entire lives and I get why. It fucking sucks.”
Bartlett brought up Michel Gondry’s 2011 superhero comedy “The Green Hornet,” which starred Rogen as the eponymous hero opposite Jay Chou and Cameron Diaz.
- 3/7/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Seth Rogen has talked about how “devastating” he finds negative reviews of his work.
The Superbad star, 40, said that over the years he has gained perspective on his creative successes and failures and is now “much better at dealing with it”.
Speaking on the The Diary of a CEO podcast, Rogen opened up about his own career self-doubt, and the effects of criticism on himself and others within the industry.
“It hurts everyone, very much,” he said. “I think if most critics knew how much it hurts the people that made the things that they are writing about, they would second guess the way they write these things. It’s devastating.”
Rogen continued: “I know people who’ve never recovered, honestly – a year, decades of being hurt by this. It’s very personal.
“It is devastating when you are being institutionally told that your personal expression was bad... and that...
The Superbad star, 40, said that over the years he has gained perspective on his creative successes and failures and is now “much better at dealing with it”.
Speaking on the The Diary of a CEO podcast, Rogen opened up about his own career self-doubt, and the effects of criticism on himself and others within the industry.
“It hurts everyone, very much,” he said. “I think if most critics knew how much it hurts the people that made the things that they are writing about, they would second guess the way they write these things. It’s devastating.”
Rogen continued: “I know people who’ve never recovered, honestly – a year, decades of being hurt by this. It’s very personal.
“It is devastating when you are being institutionally told that your personal expression was bad... and that...
- 3/7/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - Film
Romesh Ranganathan has opened up about struggling with suicidal thoughts in his late teens and early twenties.
Appearing on the Diary of a CEO podcast, the stand-up comedian spoke candidly about contesting the “horrific” voice in his head, which had been at its strongest earlier in his life.
Describing the “really challenging” time, Ranganathan said: “I’ve got loads of memories of reacting really badly to things irrationally, over-the-top reactions. I didn’t do very well in my A Levels… and then when the A-Level results came, I was like, ‘This is the end. I can’t carry on.’
“I was thinking about taking my own life regularly. There were loads of times during that period when I thought about it and I’d fantasise about it… I’d spend time thinking about it.”
He continued: “That was the toughest time and then as I got older, I still had the same issues,...
Appearing on the Diary of a CEO podcast, the stand-up comedian spoke candidly about contesting the “horrific” voice in his head, which had been at its strongest earlier in his life.
Describing the “really challenging” time, Ranganathan said: “I’ve got loads of memories of reacting really badly to things irrationally, over-the-top reactions. I didn’t do very well in my A Levels… and then when the A-Level results came, I was like, ‘This is the end. I can’t carry on.’
“I was thinking about taking my own life regularly. There were loads of times during that period when I thought about it and I’d fantasise about it… I’d spend time thinking about it.”
He continued: “That was the toughest time and then as I got older, I still had the same issues,...
- 2/9/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Stephen Fry has said that he wants to go on an expletive-filled rant on Gb News or TalkTV to poke holes in their “free speech” model.
The former Qi host argued that, while he thought free speech was “important”, it shouldn’t be the end goal.
“Do you know, what I’ve wanted to do is go on one of those – doesn’t Piers Morgan do something, is it Gb News he does, or one of those things?” he asked Dragons’ Den star Steven Bartlett on his podcast The Diary of a CEO.
Morgan currently hosts the series Piers Morgan Uncensored on the right-wing news channel TalkTV.
Fry continued: “I’ve sort of wanted to go on – now, you’ll have to hold your ears – and say, ‘Hello, how are you, you old c***? It’s f***ing great to see you, you c***y, c***y, c*** c***.’ And him to go,...
The former Qi host argued that, while he thought free speech was “important”, it shouldn’t be the end goal.
“Do you know, what I’ve wanted to do is go on one of those – doesn’t Piers Morgan do something, is it Gb News he does, or one of those things?” he asked Dragons’ Den star Steven Bartlett on his podcast The Diary of a CEO.
Morgan currently hosts the series Piers Morgan Uncensored on the right-wing news channel TalkTV.
Fry continued: “I’ve sort of wanted to go on – now, you’ll have to hold your ears – and say, ‘Hello, how are you, you old c***? It’s f***ing great to see you, you c***y, c***y, c*** c***.’ And him to go,...
- 12/5/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
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