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Ashwad Ismail is the new Broadcasting DG
KUALA LUMPUR: Ashwad Ismail has been appointed as the new Broadcasting director-general (DG) together with Dr Sharifah Adlina Syed Abdullah as his deputy. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has extended his congratulations to Ashwad, the…
V'landys eyes $1b NRL revenue as broadcast talks loom
The National Rugby League is edging closer to the $1 billion revenue mark, with a major uptick in income from sponsorship, ticket sales and government income driving the sport to a $64.8 million profit. Australian Rugby League Commission chairman…
BBC apologises after racial slur is broadcast during Bafta awards ceremony
The BBC has apologised for 'any offence caused' after a racial slur shouted during the Bafta Film Awards ceremony was broadcast. The slur was shouted by a member of the audience who reportedly had Tourette syndrome as Sinners actors Delroy Lindo…
'Pacific's No.1 sport': NRL trumpets record $845m revenue ahead of broadcast negotiations
, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The NRL has trumpeted record revenue, viewership and participation figures from 2025 as a launchpad into critical broadcast…
BBC forced to apologise after racial slur is broadcast during BAFTAs
While it's supposed to be a night of glitz, glamour and celebration, Sunday night's BAFTAs drew international attention for all the wrong reasons after a racial slur shouted out during the ceremony was broadcast. Awards shows have a long history of…
Reporter Apologizes for Having a 'Drink' After Slurred Speech During Broadcast
Having one too many adult beverages happens to the best of us … but not all of us have to go on TV soon after. Australian TV reporter Danika Mason apologized on a Thursday, February 19, broadcast from the 2026 Winter Olympics after going…
Bafta Film Awards 2026 viewers issue major complaint minutes into BBC broadcast
Those watching the Bafta Film Awards 2026 issued a major complaint just minutes into the BBC 's broadcast of the ceremony. The final stop before the Academy Awards next month was held at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall in London on…
Tiger Woods teases Masters comeback on live broadcast
Sign up now: Get the biggest sports news in your inbox Published Feb 23, 2026, 01:07 AM CALIFORNIA - Tiger Woods is keeping the door slightly ajar for a return to professional golf at the Masters in April. A five-time Masters winner and 15-time…
On Hair Broadcast: Glowing Dana Bash Sits With Gavin Newsom to Talk Gel and Hock His 'Non-Political' Book
California Governor Gavin Newsom is on a promotional tour for his new book and is also getting some free self-promotion for his inevitable White House run. Newsom's book is titled ‘Young Man in a Hurry' (not to be confused with Beto…
FCC Chair Brendan Carr Wants TV Broadcasters to Air 'America First' Coverage for Country's 250th Anniversary
In a continued display of partisan politics, FCC Chair Brandon Carr said he wants TV broadcasters to include more American-themed coverage for this year's Semiquincentennial. (That's 250 years, Latin fans.) Per Variety, Carr's declaration comes as…
BBC Newsround host addresses why they hold Nintendo Switch controllers on air
There's a very good reason why presenters of BBC's Newsround always hold Nintendo Switch controllers. The daily news programme is designed to bring news and current events to children in a way that is both informative and engaging for young…
With N-word incident, Bafta have shot themselves in the foot | Catherine Shoard
Backlash mounts to Bafta N-word controversy as Jamie Foxx and Wendell Pierce criticise outburst Bafta's error was big on Sunday night - but it was in the editing, or the lack of. No one could have stopped John Davidson - who has Tourette syndrome -…
BAFTAs 2026: The Best and Worst Moments
The BAFTAs this year may have belonged to “One Battle After Another,” which won the prize for best film. But there were plenty of other notable moments during the ceremony on Sunday: The host Alan Cumming introduced Hollywood…
Bryce Harper Tips Injured Phillies Prospect Aidan Miller's Future
The Philadelphia Phillies' top prospect Aidan Miller is dealing with a sore back, and Phillies' star Bryce Harper had a blunt message for him on Sunday's spring training broadcast when the Philadelphia Phillies battled the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bryce…
BBC issue apology after racial slur shouted by BAFTA nominee during awards
The BBC has apologised for “any offence caused” after a racial slur shouted during the Bafta Film Awards ceremony was broadcast. The slur was shouted by a member of the audience who reportedly had Tourette syndrome as Sinners actors…
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