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Paramount+ Greenlights Mayor of Kingstown for Fifth & Final Season
Paramount+ has pulled the trigger for the fifth and final season of Mayor of Kingstown. The original series has been renewed for a short-order eight-episode season, giving the Jeremy Renner-led crime thriller one last chance to tie up loose ends and to go out on its own brutal, Tyler Sheridan-crafted terms. Created by Sheridan and…
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FanDuel Sports Networks Fails To Pay The NBA For Airing Its Games, Putting The Future of the Network In Doubt
In a troubling escalation for the sports broadcasting industry, Main Street Sports Group, the parent company of FanDuel Sports Networks, has reportedly failed to make January media rights payments to numerous NBA teams under its umbrella. This development follows closely on the heels of a similar payment miss to Major League Baseball’s St. Louis Cardinals…
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DIRECTV is Raising Its Price Again
DIRECTV has announced plans to implement significant price hikes on its legacy service packages, effective starting next month. The satellite television provider, a subsidiary of AT&T, is targeting older plans that have been grandfathered in for years, with increases reaching up to $10 per month on certain tiers. This adjustment comes on the heels of…
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Viewership on ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Has Plummeted Over The Last 10 Years
In a shifting landscape of American television consumption, the prime-time ratings for major broadcast networks in 2025 revealed a stark drop over the last 10 years in viewership, highlighting ongoing challenges ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC face. This comes as every major network saw viewership drop over the last 10 years by millions of viewers,…
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Peacock is Integrating Dolby Picture and Sound
Today, Dolby and NBCUniversal announced that Peacock will be the first streaming platform to implement the full suite of Dolby picture and sound technology. In today’s announcement, the two companies shared that Peacock is extending the availability of Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos across live sports over the coming year. The streamer is also the…
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56 Years Ago Today: The Premiered ‘All My Children’ and Its Enduring Legacy in Daytime Television
As we mark the passage of time in the ever-evolving world of television, today serves as a poignant reminder of a milestone that reshaped daytime drama. Exactly 56 years ago, on January 5, 1970, the American soap opera All My Children made its debut on ABC, introducing viewers to the fictional town of Pine Valley…
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What’s New This Week on Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN for the Week of January 5, 2026
New year. New you. New content on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN. Here’s everything you can catch on the first week of 2026 from the big three. January 5 • Hulu: Best Medicine (Fox) – Premiere • Disney+ and Hulu: I AM BOXER (Hulu Original) – New Episode January 6 • ESPN: Men’s College Basketball: No.…
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The Disney Store Is Officially Closed… Here’s What’s Replacing It
It’s not see ya real soon, but rather au revoir to the Disney Store at DisneyLand Paris. The doors have officially closed on one of the last remaining classic-style Disney retail outlets. As of January 4, 2026, the longtime retail fixture at Disneyland Paris’s Disney Village has permanently shut down. The closure was part of…
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Netflix’s Stranger Things Comes to WWE Raw — What to Know About the January 5 Crossover
Tonight, the WWE kicks off its second year on Netflix with a must-see episode of Monday Night Raw, live from the Barclays Center. For the big-time live spectacle, the WWE Universe will be treated to storyline payoffs, potential title shakeups, and a special Stranger Things-themed presentation, as drama unfolds inside the squared circle. Off the…
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Alexa+ is Now Available All Customers With Early Access
Alexa is now officially available to anyone with Early Access, including those who have an Alexa+ enabled device or anyone who requests access through the website, giving wider access to Amazon’s new AI chat feature before it becomes available to all Prime members. Alexa was first announced at Amazon’s February 2025 Devices & Services live…
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Upgrade Your Home Comfort in 2026 — Google Nest Learning Thermostat Drops to $229
Start 2026 by upgrading your home comfort and grab the Google Nest Learning Thermostat + Nest Temperature Sensor for only $229.99 for a limited time. Get $50 in savings on a smart thermostat that learns your schedule, helps cut energy bills, and plays nicely with Alexa, Siri, HomeKit, and Google Assistant. Say goodbye to fiddling…
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The Future of NPR & PBS is In Question As The Corporation for Public Broadcasting Votes to Dissolve After 58 Years
In a historic and somber development, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has announced that its Board of Directors has voted to formally dissolve the organization after more than five decades of service. The decision marks the closure of the private, nonprofit entity established by Congress in 1967 to oversee and distribute federal funding for…
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What’s New This Week on Netflix for the Week of January 5, 2026
From headlocks to Unlocked, Netflix is kicking off 2026 with fresh content. Here’s what’s dropping on the service for the first full week of the year. January 5 • WWE RAW – One Year on Netflix Anniversary January 6 • Pokémon Horizons (Season 3 – Rising Hope Part 1) January 7 • 11.22.63 (Season 1)…
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MeTV Toons Launches on Comcast’s Xfinity TV Service
Weigel Broadcasting Co. has expanded the reach of its popular MeTV Toons Network by making the channel available in high-definition to the majority of Xfinity customers nationwide. This development brings the beloved network to channel 1736 on Xfinity’s lineup, offering viewers a crisp, modern viewing experience while preserving the charm of timeless animated entertainment. MeTV…
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Comcast Cuts the Cord on Its Cable Networks as Versant Goes Live
In a major strategic transformation, Comcast has officially cut the cord on its cable networks. The media giant announced that it has officially spun off its cable network portfolio into a standalone public company called Versant Media Group, Inc. The separation was effective as of 11:59 PM Eastern Time on January 2, and the standalone…
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