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馃搮February 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Major entertainment headlines include celebrity birthdays like Kathryn Newton and Klay Thompson, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, and ongoing Netflix-Warner Bros. merger battles with DOJ scrutiny.
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Bad Bunny Headlines Super Bowl 2026 Halftime Show

Grammy-winning artist Bad Bunny will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, California, bringing Puerto Rican culture and hits from his album 'DeB脥 TiRAR M谩S FOToS'. The NFL stands by the selection amid conservative backlash, with commissioner Roger Goodell praising him as one of the great artists.Source 7

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Celebrity Birthdays: Kathryn Newton Turns 29

Actress Kathryn Newton celebrates her 29th birthday, known for Paranormal Activity 4 and Marvel Cinematic Universe roles; she's also an accomplished golfer with a record low round at Woodley Lakes.Source 1Source 5 Happy birthday to the versatile star captivating audiences in film and TV.Source 1

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Klay Thompson Celebrates 36th Birthday

Basketball star Klay Thompson turns 36, famed for Golden State Warriors' four NBA championships and elite three-point shooting, nicknamed 'Game 6 Klay'. He was childhood friends with NBA star Kevin Love.Source 1Source 5

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DOJ Probes Netflix's $82.7B Warner Bros. Acquisition

The U.S. Department of Justice investigates Netflix's proposed $82.7 billion buy of Warner Bros. Discovery for anti-competitive tactics, including exclusionary conduct and impact on talent competition.Source 4Source 6 Netflix denies separate monopoly probe and engages in standard review.Source 4

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Paramount Skydance Counters with Warner Bros. Bid

Paramount Skydance raises its takeover offer for Warner Bros. Discovery to $90 billion amid Netflix competition, but WBD rejects it to proceed with Netflix deal under DOJ scrutiny.Source 2Source 4 The bid faces regulatory reviews in US, UK, and EU.Source 4

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Big Show Marks 54th Birthday as Wrestling Icon

Wrestler and actor Big Show (Paul Donald Wight II) turns 54, a seven-time world champion across WCW, WWE, and more, now commenting for All Elite Wrestling.Source 1 He played basketball at Wichita State before wrestling.Source 1

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Bethany Hamilton Turns 36, Inspiring Surfer

Professional surfer Bethany Hamilton celebrates 36th birthday, known for returning after a shark attack and her autobiography Soul Surfer film where she did her own stunts.Source 1Source 5 Her story embodies resilience and faith.Source 1

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Anderson .Paak Celebrates 40th Birthday

Musician Anderson .Paak of Silk Sonic turns 40 today, joining other Aquarius-born stars in entertainment.Source 5 His career highlights include acclaimed music collaborations.Source 5

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Netflix Co-CEO Grilled in Congress on Merger

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos testified before Senate on the Warner Bros. acquisition's competition impact, amid fears of Netflix monopoly in streaming.Source 8 The deal may not close until late 2026 or 2027.Source 6

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William Jackson Harper Turns 46

Actor William Jackson Harper celebrates his 46th birthday, recognized among today's famous birthdays in entertainment circles.Source 5 He joins a list of notable Aquarius talents.Source 5

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British Rapper Central Cee Converts to Islam

Prominent British rapper Central Cee has converted to Islam, making headlines in global music news from Ghanaweb archives.Source 3 The announcement draws attention to his personal life shift.Source 3

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Body Believed to Be Lil Jon鈥檚 Son Found Near Atlanta

A body believed to be DJ Young, son of rapper Lil Jon, was discovered in a pond near Atlanta, prompting tragedy in hip-hop community.Source 3 Investigations are ongoing.Source 3