Author: Luke Bouma
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YouTube TV in 2025: Navigating Price Hikes, New Features, and the Evolving Cord-Cutting Landscape in 2025
As predicted by many industry analysts, YouTube TV has implemented another price increase in early 2025, marking the second hike in under two years. The popular live TV streaming service, owned by Google, now costs $82.99 per month for its base package, up $10 from the previous $72.99. While the price increase is unwelcome news…
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42 Years Ago Today Bob Ross’s “The Joy of Painting” First Aired With Happy Little Accidents and Happy Memories
Forty-two years ago today, a gentle voice and a calming presence entered the homes of millions, inviting them to embrace the joy of creativity. On January 11, 1983, Bob Ross’s beloved instructional series “The Joy of Painting” premiered on public television, bringing the tranquility of landscape painting and the soothing sounds of Ross’s brushstrokes to…
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Comcast Is Spinning Off MSNBC, CNBC, USA, & More & Now They Have a New Leadership Team
Comcast’s planned spin-off of its cable television networks is gaining momentum as Mark Lazarus, the prospective CEO of the new entity dubbed “SpinCo,” announced key appointments to its senior leadership team. This move signals a significant step towards the creation of a major independent media company poised to compete in the evolving entertainment landscape. …
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“The Sopranos” Turns 26: A Look Back at the Series That Changed Television
Twenty-six years ago today, television history was made. On January 10th, 1999, HBO premiered “The Sopranos,” a groundbreaking crime drama that forever altered the landscape of television storytelling. Created by David Chase, “The Sopranos” delved into the life of Tony Soprano, a New Jersey mobster grappling with the pressures of his criminal enterprise while simultaneously…
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Dozen of Local ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC & More Go Dark As Optimum and Nexstar Fail to Reach a Deal
Optimum cable television subscribers in multiple markets across the United States are experiencing a disruption in service as negotiations between Altice’s Optimum service and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. have reached an impasse. As of 5:00 PM ET today, Nexstar-owned broadcast stations have been removed from Optimum TV lineups. In total, Nexstar owns 200 local TV…
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ESPN Sees Primetime Viewership Drop in 2024, Raising Questions About Future of Sports TV
ESPN, the self-proclaimed “Worldwide Leader in Sports,” experienced a slight decline in primetime viewership in 2024, averaging 1.674 million viewers, a 2% drop from the previous year. This dip, while relatively small, comes amidst a broader trend of declining viewership across traditional television, raising questions about the future of sports broadcasting in an increasingly fragmented…
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YouTube TV is Now Available in More Cars and SUVs
YouTube TV is expanding its reach beyond the living room and into the backseats of cars and SUVs, thanks to growing integration with Amazon’s Fire TV operating system. The popular streaming service is now available in a wider range of vehicles equipped with Fire TV-powered entertainment systems, bringing live television and on-demand content to passengers…
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“3rd Rock From the Sun” Celebrates 29 Years of Intergalactic Laughter
It’s been 29 years since a quirky quartet of aliens crash-landed into our living rooms and hearts. On January 8, 1996, NBC premiered “3rd Rock From the Sun,” a sitcom that boldly went where no sitcom had gone before – exploring the absurdities of human life through the eyes of extraterrestrial visitors. The show, created…
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Disney+ is Improving Its Image Quality With HDR10+ Support
Disney+ has announced its adoption of HDR10+, the cutting-edge high dynamic range (HDR) technology that promises a more immersive and visually stunning viewing experience. This move places Disney+ amongst a growing number of major streaming services embracing HDR10+, including Prime Video, Paramount+, YouTube, Hulu, and Apple TV+. The announcement was made at a CES 2025…
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Fox News Ratings Jumped 30% in 2024 MSNBC Only Moved 4%
In a year marked by significant political upheaval, Fox News Channel emerged as the clear leader in cable news viewership throughout 2024, with a remarkable 30% increase in TV ratings. This surge was notably fueled by the intense coverage of the presidential election, where Fox News capitalized on its audience’s interest in the political narrative.…