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Vh1 takes a sneak-peak at 2005
MUMBAI: Michael Jackson’s trial, Jen and Brad’s divorce and TomKat. The year that was, Vh1 will showcase all the moments that captured the ups and downs of pop culture in Best Year Ever.
For the past year, Vh1’s Best Week Ever has captured memorable moments from pop culture. On 9 December, it will take a look back at the year in pop culture in an one-hour special — Best Year Ever, informs an official press release.
The show –Best Year Ever will revisit topics covered in 2005 with a new year-end twist including: the hacking of Paris Hilton’s Sidekick, R. Kelly’s ‘Trapped in the Closet’ video, Britney and Kevin’s Chaotic, the Bush Inauguration, Saddam loving Cheetos, and the trend of celebrities helping out for good causes with Live 8, New Orleans and Oprah.
Best Year Ever will also feature special packages such as a farewell montage of celebrity couples that broke up this year and an all-new edition of Doug Benson’s Pop Culture Bachelor.
Finally, the show will present the award for who had the Best Year Ever, which will be determined by voters on VH1.com. And the nominees are: Angelina Jolie, Kanye West, Tyra Banks, Cheaters (i.e., the people who made it big by ‘bending the rules’ like Martha Stewart and Jude Law) and Weathermen.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
