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đź“…February 27, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Major entertainment news features Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition battle, New Music Friday releases from BLACKPINK and Gorillaz, Priyanka Chopra's reunion tease, and Oscars 2026 presenters.
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New Music Friday: BLACKPINK Releases New EP DEADLINE

K-pop group BLACKPINK follows their 2022 chart-topper BORN PINK with the EP DEADLINE, featuring 2025 Top 20 single JUMP and focus track GO.Source 1 ROSÉ, LISA, JENNIE, and JISOO aim for chart success with this release.Source 1 The EP is part of this week's biggest new music drops.Source 1

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Gorillaz Drops Ninth Studio Album The Mountain

Gorillaz releases their ninth studio album The Mountain, hoping for another UK Number 1 after Demon Days and Cracker Island.Source 1 The band has six prior UK Top 40 LPs.Source 1 This album arrives alongside other major New Music Friday releases.Source 1

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RAYE Releases Nightingale Lane Ahead of BRIT Awards

RAYE follows her 2026 chart-topper WHERE IS MY HUSBAND! with Nightingale Lane from her upcoming album THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.Source 1 She performs at the BRIT Awards in Manchester this weekend.Source 1 The single is part of New Music Friday highlights.Source 1

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Netflix Declines to Raise Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Netflix declines to match Paramount Skydance's superior $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, citing it no longer financially attractive.Source 4 Netflix prioritizes organic growth and $20 billion content investment in 2026.Source 4 This clears the path for Paramount-Skydance in the bidding war.Source 4Source 8

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Paramount-Skydance Emerges as Front-Runner in WBD Acquisition

Paramount-Skydance's higher cash offer positions it ahead in the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery after Q4 2025 earnings.Source 2 WBD reports narrowed losses and streaming profitability under David Zaslav's strategy.Source 2Source 6 The deal could exceed $110 billion amid structural separation plans.Source 2Source 6

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Warner Bros. Discovery Reports $252 Million Q4 Loss Amid Bids

Warner Bros. Discovery posts a $252 million quarterly loss despite successful films like Sinners, Weapons, and A Minecraft Movie.Source 6 CEO Zaslav highlights a rigorous sales process with four buyers and eight price increases since September.Source 6 The company touts original content and global growth like Max's UK launch.Source 9

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Priyanka Chopra to Reunite with Director Ramin Bahrani

Priyanka Chopra teases a new project with Oscar-nominated director Ramin Bahrani of The White Tiger after his Instagram post praising her.Source 3 She responds enthusiastically, 'Let's finally do it!' following years of discussions.Source 3 Chopra wraps promotions for The Bluff and stars in SS Rajamouli's Varanasi with Mahesh Babu.Source 3

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Oscars 2026 Adds Chris Evans, Demi Moore, Javier Bardem as Presenters

Chris Evans, Demi Moore, Javier Bardem, Maya Rudolph, and others join the star-studded presenters for the 98th Oscars on March 15.Source 5 Previous winners like Adrien Brody and Zoe Saldana return; Conan O'Brien hosts.Source 5 Nominees include Timothee Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio in Best Actor.Source 5

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Skye Newman Releases New Single Walk Before BRIT Awards

Two-time BRIT nominee Skye Newman launches her first 2026 single Walk, aiming for a fourth Top 40 hit.Source 1 She is nominated at the upcoming BRIT Awards in Manchester.Source 1 The track is featured in New Music Friday releases.Source 1

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Alex Warren Drops Fever Dream Ahead of BRIT Performance

International Song of the Year nominee Alex Warren releases Fever Dream before performing at the BRIT Awards.Source 1 The single joins other pre-event releases like Ava Max's KiLL it QUEEN.Source 1 It highlights New Music Friday's diverse singles.Source 1

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WBD Eyes Structural Separation in Acquisition Strategy

Warner Bros. Discovery plans to separate Studios/DTC from legacy Networks for premium valuation in sales.Source 2 This follows Q4 2025 profitability in streaming and debt reduction.Source 2 Potential DCU success with James Gunn’s Superman could boost studio value.Source 2

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Oscars 2026 Features Performances of Best Song Nominees

The Oscars will include live performances of 'Golden' from KPop Demon Hunters and 'I Lied to You' from Sinners.Source 5 The ceremony airs live on ABC on March 15, hosted by Conan O'Brien.Source 5 More presenters to be announced soon.Source 5

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