Paul Anka’s Well-Worn Material Won Late Night This Week

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Jimmy Kimmel had some interesting news on his show this week! He revealed he’s the third most-Googled person of the year, though he joked it’s not a great achievement considering the top two are singer D4vd, who is also a murder suspect, and Kendrick Lamar, who Kimmel said “dominated Drake” during the Super Bowl halftime show. Kimmel was also surprised to have ranked higher in searches than Diddy, but the explanation is simple: Diddy has used so many different stage names that it’s hard for people to find him online, making him appear less prominent in search results. Kimmel then thanked Donald Trump, his biggest fan, for keeping him in the headlines, anticipating a response on Trump’s social media platform. Here’s a look at the best late-night moments from the past week.

Netflix Is Buying Warner Bros. Discovery for $83 Billion

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Netflix entered the competition to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery relatively late, in late October, but ultimately won out over bids from Comcast (owner of Universal Pictures) and Paramount (led by David Ellison with significant financial support from his father, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison). The deal, which surprised Hollywood with how quickly it happened and its massive scale – valuing Warner Bros. Discovery at $72 billion, considerably more than its current market value of $60 billion – marks Netflix’s largest acquisition ever. Importantly, Warner Bros. Discovery’s traditional focus on releasing movies in theaters clashes with Netflix’s core business as a streaming service.

Viral smiling dog Bella dies after sudden medical emergency

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This sweet senior dog was famous on Instagram for her charming, crooked smile and calm personality. She was the star of the Buddy, Bella & Birdie account, and her photos and videos often received thousands of likes. Followers loved her expressive face and enjoyed seeing the adorable mix of dogs and cats featured on the page.

20 Years Ago, Animal Crossing Finally Showed What It Could Be

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Animal Crossing has always been appealing because it lets you design a comfortable town while also enjoying life with quirky and lovable animal neighbors. These two parts go hand-in-hand: you get to express your creativity by building and decorating, but the real heart of the game comes from everyday interactions, like talking to neighbors, fishing, and discovering hidden treats.

BoJ’s Rate Shock: Bitcoin’s Big Trouble!

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Grab a coffee, for the global markets are stirrin’ like a pot of hot soup, with Japan’s bond yields climbin’ and the BoJ whisperin’ of a rate hike. The decades-long yen carry trade, which fueled stocks, crypto, and risk assets, could be unravelin’ faster than a poorly tied shoelace. 🚨

Tomb Raider TV Show Aims To “Reinvent” The Franchise

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Story Kitchen announced a new series on its website (first noted by Infinity Tomb Raider) created in partnership with Amazon MGM Studios. The company described the collaboration as a major turning point, promising a completely revamped and expansive take on the franchise.