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Another Cable TV Network is Shutting Down its App on Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, & Apple TV This Month
Fox Corporation is preparing to discontinue its standalone Fox Sports application on several leading connected television platforms, marking another step in the ongoing evolution of media delivery for sports content. The shutdown will impact users on Roku devices, Amazon Fire TV sticks and televisions, Google TV systems, and Apple TV hardware, with the change taking…
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Cord Cutting Today: Roku Hit With Lawsuit as Streaming Grows and Pluto TV Tests Major Redesign
Today in Cord Cutting Today for May 4, 2026, we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting. You can find links to each story we talk about below this video. Please subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CordCuttersNewsClips Roku and TCL Hit with Class Action Lawsuit Over…
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WKRP is Back On Air in Cincinnati
The fictional WKRP Cincinnati radio station isn’t fictional anymore. As of Monday morning, the station is on the air in Ohio. A trio of radio stations known as The Oasis are now being rebranded with the new call letters. Previously, the branding was owned by a small FM station in Raleigh, NC. The station put…
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Pluto TV is Getting a “Significant Update” According to Paramount
Pluto TV is preparing for its most substantial transformation in ten years, with a major update slated to arrive this summer. The free ad-supported streaming television service, operated by Paramount, will undergo these changes as part of a larger push to elevate its standing in both the free and premium streaming arenas. The overhaul draws…
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Paramount+ Is Seeing Strong Growth As Paramount Invests In It
Today, Paramount announced its 1st quarter 2026 earnings, showing strong growth, with Paramount+ adding 700,000 net subscribers and achieving a 17 percent increase in revenue. This performance underscores the streaming service’s expanding appeal to audiences worldwide as Paramount Skydance Corporation reported its quarterly financial results. The direct-to-consumer segment, which prominently features Paramount+, saw its revenue…
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Report: Viewers in the U.S. Watched 33 Billion Minutes of Star Wars in 2025
On the national holiday of May the 4th, we’re here with some Star Wars viewing data. According to a report from Nielsen, U.S. viewers watched over 33 billion minutes of Star Wars content in 2025, spanning linear TV and streaming. Those 33 billion minutes were spread across Star Wars movies, shows, animation, and documentaries. While…
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What’s New This Week on Netflix For The Week of May 4, 2026
It feels like Kevin Hart week on Netflix. Between his roast and Funny AF, Hart is all over the streamer. Along with bad exes and Dr. Seuss, the streaming service is serving up plenty of content to keep your screens laughing. May 4 • Dr. Seuss’s Horton! – Season 2 • Funny AF with Kevin…
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27 Years Ago Today: ‘The Mummy’ Premiered, Bringing Adventure Back to Theaters in 1999
On this day 27 years ago, May 4, 1999, audiences got their first look at a bold new take on a classic monster tale when “The Mummy” premiered in the United States. Directed by Stephen Sommers, the film starred Brendan Fraser as the adventurous Rick O’Connell, Rachel Weisz as the bookish yet daring Evelyn Carnahan,…
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May the 4th Be With You: 9 Star Wars-Themed Deals, Collectibles & Must-Have Gadgets for Star Wars Day 2026
Star Wars Day is here, and May the 4th has become the franchise’s official fandom holiday. It is a fitting time to celebrate a saga that has become one of the biggest entertainment properties ever, with Star Wars films posting massive box-office numbers over the years. The excitement is only building again, too, with Star…
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Golden Tempo Helps Peacock Gallop to Record Kentucky Derby Viewership
Golden Tempo wasn’t the only winner at the 2026 Kentucky Derby. NBC Sports scored another major victory in the live-sports wars after Saturday’s race delivered the most-watched “Run for the Roses” on record, averaging 19.6 million viewers across NBC and Peacock. The race peaked at 24.4 million viewers, and the telecast was up 11% from…
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Apple’s Successful Cheap MacBook Neo Could Help Us Finally Get a Cheaper Apple TV
Apple’s strategy of delivering premium experiences at more accessible price points appears to be paying dividends, and the runaway success of the MacBook Neo could now catalyze long-awaited changes in the company’s home entertainment lineup. Released in March 2026, the MacBook Neo has shattered sales expectations and demonstrated that expanding the Mac platform downward in…
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Here is Everything Coming to Peacock in May 2026
May is bringing a massive wave of movies and TV to Peacock, with everything from blockbuster hits to fan-favorite series arriving throughout the month. Whether you’re revisiting classics or diving into something new, there’s no shortage of options to explore. This month’s lineup features major films like Pulp Fiction, Dunkirk, Shutter Island, and Zero Dark…
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Walmart Wants to Take on Amazon’s Alexa With a New Smart Speaker
Walmart is preparing to broaden its popular Onn. electronics lineup with a fresh entry into the smart speaker category, signaling a deeper commitment to affordable AI-enabled home audio devices. Certification records recently surfaced through the Connectivity Standards Alliance detail an Onn Smart Speaker that brings Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence directly into a compact, budget-oriented package.…
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What’s New This Week on Disney+ and Hulu For The Week of May 4, 2026
The week is starting on May the 4th, the biggest Star Wars holiday of the year. There’s no better place to celebrate than with Disney+ and Hulu. Here’s everything you can grab for the next seven days from the streamers. May the 4th American Idol (Season 9) (ABC) – Streaming live at 8pm ETStar Wars:…
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USA Today Says Online Sales Is Almost 50% of all of Their Revenue
USA Today Co., the media organization previously operating under the Gannett banner, continues to demonstrate significant progress in its shift toward a digital-first future. In its latest quarterly results, the company revealed that digital operations now account for nearly half of its total revenue, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of traditional news publishing,…
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