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ABC Cancels 'The Bachelorette' Season 22 Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Scandal
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ABC Cancels 'The Bachelorette' Season 22 Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Scandal
The network pulled the season just days before its premiere after a 2023 domestic violence video surfaced involving the influencer and Dakota Mortensen.
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The Ad Is the Show: Netflix and AB InBev Reshape Entertainment for 2026
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The Ad Is the Show: Netflix and AB InBev Reshape Entertainment for 2026
A global deal between the world's largest brewer and the streaming giant marks a turning point where branded content and 'pure' entertainment become one.
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VENU Hits Jackpot: CEO J.W. Roth Secures $86M for Massive Luxury Venue Expansion
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VENU Hits Jackpot: CEO J.W. Roth Secures $86M for Massive Luxury Venue Expansion
Venu Holding Corporation secures $86.25 million to develop The Sunset McKinney, The Sunset Broken Arrow, and a new indoor music hall in Centennial, Colorado.
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Labubu Goes Hollywood: 'Wonka' Director Paul King to Helm Pop Mart Feature Film
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Labubu Goes Hollywood: 'Wonka' Director Paul King to Helm Pop Mart Feature Film
Sony Pictures and Pop Mart partner for a live-action and CGI hybrid movie based on the viral 'The Monsters' collectible character.
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Oscars Ratings Slip: 2026 Ceremony Draws 17.9 Million Viewers
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Oscars Ratings Slip: 2026 Ceremony Draws 17.9 Million Viewers
The 98th Academy Awards saw a 9% viewership decline on ABC and Hulu, marking the lowest audience numbers for the prestigious ceremony since 2022.
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Live Nation Returns to Court: States Reject $280 Million Settlement Deal
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Live Nation Returns to Court: States Reject $280 Million Settlement Deal
The antitrust trial against the Ticketmaster parent company resumed on March 16 after several states refused to sign off on a massive Department of Justice settlement.
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Access Hollywood and Steve Wilkos Canceled as NBCUniversal Exits Syndication
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Access Hollywood and Steve Wilkos Canceled as NBCUniversal Exits Syndication
NBCUniversal is ending its first-run syndication business, leading to the cancellation of Access Hollywood, Access Live, Karamo, and The Steve Wilkos Show by 2026.
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Peacock Goes Vertical With AI NBA Streams and Virtual Andy Cohen
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Peacock Goes Vertical With AI NBA Streams and Virtual Andy Cohen
The streaming service will launch a beta for 9:16 aspect ratio NBA games this spring alongside a personalized Bravo experience hosted by an AI Andy Cohen.
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12 Years at the Top: Samsung Dominates Global Soundbar Market Again
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12 Years at the Top: Samsung Dominates Global Soundbar Market Again
Samsung Electronics captured a massive 21.5% of the 2025 global revenue share, maintaining its audio industry dominance since 2014.
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The Great Gaming Pivot: AI and Creator Content Rise Amid Massive Studio Cuts
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The Great Gaming Pivot: AI and Creator Content Rise Amid Massive Studio Cuts
Microsoft and Sony lead a shift toward sustainable growth as Unity’s 2024 report reveals 62% of studios now embrace AI development tools.
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"The Immortal Man" Arrives: Netflix Unveils Explosive March 2026 Lineup
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"The Immortal Man" Arrives: Netflix Unveils Explosive March 2026 Lineup
Cillian Murphy returns to his iconic role while BTS and Major League Baseball lead a massive month of live events and high-stakes premieres.
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"Pay Only for What You Watch": YouTube TV Debuts New Low-Cost Genre Plans
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"Pay Only for What You Watch": YouTube TV Debuts New Low-Cost Genre Plans
The streaming giant is rolling out 12 customizable bundles for sports, entertainment, and news, potentially saving users up to $28 a month.
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"End of an Era": NBCUniversal Shuts Down "Access Hollywood" After 30 Years
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"End of an Era": NBCUniversal Shuts Down "Access Hollywood" After 30 Years
The media giant is exiting the first-run syndication business, ending long-running hits like "The Steve Wilkos Show" and "Karamo" alongside its flagship news program.
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Live Nation Agrees to $280 Million DOJ Settlement to End Antitrust Trial
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Live Nation Agrees to $280 Million DOJ Settlement to End Antitrust Trial
The tentative deal caps ticket fees at 15% and opens Ticketmaster to rivals, though several states are still pushing for a full breakup of the entertainment titan.
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Streaming Wars Enter New Era: Antenna Reports End of Hypergrowth
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Streaming Wars Enter New Era: Antenna Reports End of Hypergrowth
The Q1 2026 State of Subscriptions report shows platforms like Netflix and Disney+ prioritizing profit over raw subscriber counts through live sports and ad-supported tiers.
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Daniel Radcliffe Demands Mandatory Therapy for All Child Actors
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Daniel Radcliffe Demands Mandatory Therapy for All Child Actors
The 'Harry Potter' star tells Bustle that mental health support must be built into contracts to protect young stars from the "crushing" pressures of fame.
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CNN Ends Decade-Long Oscars Hiatus with Variety Red Carpet Special
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CNN Ends Decade-Long Oscars Hiatus with Variety Red Carpet Special
Elizabeth Wagmeister and Ramin Setoodeh lead the 2026 Academy Awards pre-show starting March 15 at 4 p.m. ET.
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Roku Launches 'Roklue' to Solve Your Streaming Indecision
The streaming giant debuts a new home screen trivia game and advanced Live TV search tools to help users discover free movies and shows faster.
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Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell Head to Montana in Taylor Sheridan’s ‘The Madison’
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Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell Head to Montana in Taylor Sheridan’s ‘The Madison’
Paramount+ confirms the star-studded drama will premiere on March 14, 2026, as a standalone series separate from the ‘Yellowstone’ universe.
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DOJ Takes Center Stage: Live Nation Faces Landmark Antitrust Trial Over 'Music Monopoly'
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DOJ Takes Center Stage: Live Nation Faces Landmark Antitrust Trial Over 'Music Monopoly'
The U.S. Department of Justice and 39 states launched their legal battle against Live Nation and Ticketmaster on March 3, alleging the giant stifles competition and hurts fans.
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