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Brides-to-be run across Times Square marks ‘Bridezellas’ return for 3rd season
MUMBAI: Rainbow Entertainment’s WE TV celebrated the third season of their hit series Bridezillas with the Running of the Bridezillas. In a wedding themed obstacle course 20 brides-to-be ran across New York’s Times Square for a chance to win $25,000 towards their dream wedding.
32-year-old Casey Scheulen of Washingtonville, NY walked away with the cash prize.
Scheulen and her fiance, Tim McGowan, plan on using the money for their dream wedding, scheduled for 30 September at their Washingtonville home. Scheulen also added that if there was any money left she may just let Tim use it for a Las Vegas bachelor party.
According to an official release, Bridezellas was recorded as the highest rated original series in the history of the network. On WE TV’s website www.we.tv, there is a mini-site for Bridezillas that features episode information, profiles of this seasons Bridezillas, wedding tips, a discussion board, downloads of a Bridezillas theme song, ringtones and AIM icons and a blog on wedding highs and lows.
Recently the network had announced that it would be dropping the Women’s Entertainment from its name and adding a new tagline “WE Have More Fun” and Bridezellas was the first to feature the new tagline and logo, adds the release.
In keeping with the essence of the channel that aims to appeal to women’s interests in pop culture, relationships and personal style, Running of the Bridezillas will air every Sunday at 10 pm ET/ 7 pm PT.
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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest overhaul in 15 years
Cost pressures and leadership change drive major workforce reduction plan
LONDON: BBC has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, in what marks its biggest downsizing in 15 years.
The announcement was made during an all-staff meeting led by interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies, as the broadcaster moves to tackle mounting financial pressures and reshape its operations.
Between 1,800 and 2,000 roles are expected to be eliminated from a workforce of around 21,500. The cuts form part of a broader plan to save £500 million over the next two years, aimed at offsetting rising costs, stagnating licence fee income and weaker commercial revenues.
In a communication to staff, BBC interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said, “I know this creates real uncertainty, but we wanted to be open about the challenge,” acknowledging the impact the move would have across the organisation.
The restructuring comes at a time of leadership transition. Former director-general Tim Davie stepped down earlier this month, with Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, set to take over the role on May 18, 2026.
While some cost-cutting measures are being implemented immediately, the majority of the structural changes are expected to roll out over the next few years, with full savings targeted by the 2027–2028 financial year.
The broadcaster had earlier signalled its intent to reduce its cost base by around 10 per cent over a three-year period, warning of “difficult choices” as it adapts to shifting economic realities and audience expectations.
With operating costs hovering around £6 billion annually, the BBC’s latest move underscores the scale of the financial challenge it faces, as it balances public service commitments with the need for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
