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ESPN and Major League Baseball to End 35-Year Partnership After Upcoming Season
In a seismic shift for the sports broadcasting world, ESPN and Major League Baseball (MLB) have announced they will part ways after the upcoming MLB season, terminating a 35-year relationship that has long defined baseball’s presence on television according to a report by The Athletic. The decision, confirmed by both parties, marks the end of…
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DIRECTV Wins $26.6 Million Victory in Lawsuit Against Nexstar Over NBC Affiliate Dispute
In a significant legal triumph, DIRECTV has won a $26.6 million award from the New York Supreme Court in a lawsuit against Nexstar Media Group, stemming from a contentious dispute that began in 2019. The ruling, handed down this week, marks the culmination of a six-year battle over allegations that Nexstar misled DIRECTV in a…
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YouTube to Launch Cheaper “Premium Lite” Subscription in the US and Beyond, Targeting Video-Only Viewers
Google is set to roll out a new chapter in its YouTube subscription saga with the upcoming launch of YouTube Premium Lite, a stripped-down plan designed for viewers who want an ad-free experience without the bells and whistles of music streaming. Following months of testing, the tech giant is reportedly preparing to introduce this option…
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YouTube TV DVR Glitch Leaves Users Frustrated as Recordings Vanish and Ads Take Over
YouTube TV subscribers across the United States are grappling with a perplexing glitch in the platform’s acclaimed DVR system, with some reporting that their new recordings have mysteriously disappeared, replaced by video-on-demand (VOD) vwith unskippable ads. The issue, which began surfacing earlier this week is impacting some recently DVR recordings. The glitch appears to hit…
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Plex Boosts Free Streaming Lineup with 20 New Channels Including a Slew of NBCUniversal & A+E Network Channels
Plex, the popular free ad-supported streaming service, is making a bold move to expand its offerings by adding an extensive array of NBCUniversal channels, available at no cost to users starting today. This significant update brings a diverse mix of entertainment, sports, reality TV, and specialty content to Plex’s platform, reinforcing its position as a…
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61 Years Ago Today: “Perry Mason” Marks Milestone with 200th Episode on CBS
Sixty-one years ago today, the courtroom doors swung open for the 200th time as Perry Mason, one of television’s most iconic legal dramas, aired its landmark episode on CBS. The series, starring Raymond Burr as the unflappable defense attorney Perry Mason, celebrated this significant achievement with a gripping case that captivated audiences and solidified its…
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More Free OTA TV Networks Coming to More Markets & More – Cord Cutting Today
Today in Cord Cutting Today for February 20, 2025 we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: Amazon Prime Video Adds Local RSNs With FanDuel Sports Partnership. You can find a link to each story we talk about below this video. FanDuel Sports Networks RSNs Are…
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Twitch to Slash Streamer Content Archives with New 100-Hour Storage Cap On Highlights
Twitch, the popular live-streaming platform owned by Amazon, has sparked controversy among its community with a new policy set to take effect on April 19, 2025. The company announced on Wednesday that it will impose a 100-hour storage cap on Highlights and Uploads, automatically deleting older content until users’ archives fall below this limit. The…
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42 Years Ago Today: “The Jeffersons” Celebrates Milestone with 200th Episode
Forty-two years ago today, television history was made as The Jeffersons, one of America’s most beloved sitcoms, aired its landmark 200th episode on CBS. The groundbreaking show, which premiered on January 18, 1975, celebrated this milestone with its characteristic blend of humor, heart, and sharp social commentary, cementing its place as a cultural touchstone and…
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Amazon Takes Control Of The James Bond Franchise
In a seismic shift for one of cinema’s most enduring franchises, Amazon MGM Studios announced on Thursday that it will assume creative control of the James Bond series, a move that has sent ripples of shock—and perhaps a stir—through the entertainment industry. The announcement coincided with news that Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, the…