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Netflix, Disney, and Max Trade Rivalry for Bundles: The New Era of Streaming Profits
BUSINESS
Netflix, Disney, and Max Trade Rivalry for Bundles: The New Era of Streaming Profits
Major players like Warner Bros. Discovery and Comcast are ditching solo growth to prioritize profitability through strategic partnerships and industry consolidation.
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Harry Styles Drops New Album 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.'
MUSIC
Harry Styles Drops New Album 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.'
The 12-track project, produced by Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson, arrived March 6 as the singer's first new music since 2022.
· 1 min read
Music Industry Hits $29 Billion High as Streaming Drives Record Recovery
MUSIC
Music Industry Hits $29 Billion High as Streaming Drives Record Recovery
The global market has officially surpassed pre-pandemic levels, but slowing growth in the U.S. and new royalty rules are creating hurdles for independent artists.
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Streaming’s $76 Billion Pivot: Why Live Sports Are the New Must-Have for Netflix and Amazon
BUSINESS
Streaming’s $76 Billion Pivot: Why Live Sports Are the New Must-Have for Netflix and Amazon
Major platforms are ditching the "growth at all costs" model to prioritize profitability through massive investments in premium sports rights like the NBA and NFL.
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Paramount Closes In on $110 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover
BUSINESS
Paramount Closes In on $110 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover
Paramount and Skydance advance a massive $110 billion merger with WBD as the Writers Guild of America calls for federal intervention to block the deal.
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The Price is Zero: Tubi and Pluto TV Explode as Subscription Fatigue Hits Peak
TV
The Price is Zero: Tubi and Pluto TV Explode as Subscription Fatigue Hits Peak
Fox Corporation's Tubi and Paramount's Pluto TV are doubling down on content libraries this March as viewers flee rising monthly costs from major paid streamers.
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"Profit Over People": Why Netflix and Disney Are Done Chasing Subscribers
BUSINESS
"Profit Over People": Why Netflix and Disney Are Done Chasing Subscribers
As the era of cheap streaming ends, giants like Netflix and Disney+ are prioritizing ad tiers and bundles to hit billion-dollar profit targets.
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Texas Takes the Top: Ella Langley Hits No. 1 While Bruno Mars Dominates the Charts
MUSIC
Texas Takes the Top: Ella Langley Hits No. 1 While Bruno Mars Dominates the Charts
Ella Langley’s 'Choosin' Texas' secures the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 as Bruno Mars prepares for a massive Billboard 200 debut with 'The Romantic.'
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Ryan Gosling Returns to Saturday Night Live with Debut Musical Guest Gorillaz
TV
Ryan Gosling Returns to Saturday Night Live with Debut Musical Guest Gorillaz
The Oscar nominee hosts for the fourth time tonight while promoting 'Project Hail Mary' alongside the animated band's first-ever SNL performance.
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SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP Extend Contract Talks as Hollywood Awaits New Deal
FILM
SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP Extend Contract Talks as Hollywood Awaits New Deal
Negotiations between the actors' union and major studios move into the week of March 9, 2026, while a strict media blackout remains in effect.
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Olivia Dean Chases the Top Spot as 'Man I Need' Hits Number Two
MUSIC
Olivia Dean Chases the Top Spot as 'Man I Need' Hits Number Two
The British star's hit single is currently battling Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' for the number-one position on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending March 7, 2026.
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Musicians vs. Machines: AFM Rallies for AI Safeguards as Industry Fears Grow
BUSINESS
Musicians vs. Machines: AFM Rallies for AI Safeguards as Industry Fears Grow
The American Federation of Musicians takes on the AMPTP to secure streaming residuals and labor protections against AI-generated content.
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Paramount Global Debt Hits Junk Status After $110 Billion WBD Merger
BUSINESS
Paramount Global Debt Hits Junk Status After $110 Billion WBD Merger
Fitch Ratings and S&P Global downgrade the media giant to BB+ as the combined company grapples with a staggering $79 billion debt load following its Warner Bros. Discovery deal.
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"I Never Expected This": Sienna Spiro Hits Billboard Top 20 With "Die on This Hill"
MUSIC
"I Never Expected This": Sienna Spiro Hits Billboard Top 20 With "Die on This Hill"
The 20-year-old British singer earns a BRIT nomination and 300 million streams as her breakout hit climbs global charts.
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Sterling K. Brown’s ‘Paradise’ Takes the Throne as Hulu’s #1 Series
TV
Sterling K. Brown’s ‘Paradise’ Takes the Throne as Hulu’s #1 Series
The Dan Fogelman thriller secures the top spot in the U.S. and #2 worldwide, outperforming ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘The Pitt.’
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"Voice of a Generation": Sam Smith Stuns Fans With Sienna Spiro Surprise Duet
MUSIC
"Voice of a Generation": Sam Smith Stuns Fans With Sienna Spiro Surprise Duet
British breakout Sienna Spiro joined Sam Smith at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco ahead of her first North American headlining tour.
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Streaming Wars Over: Antenna Report Signals New Profit-Focused Era for 2025
BUSINESS
Streaming Wars Over: Antenna Report Signals New Profit-Focused Era for 2025
A Q1 2026 report from Antenna declares the 'Streaming Wars' concluded in 2025, as the market transitions from hypergrowth to a mature phase prioritizing profitability, subscriber retention, and
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“I Don’t Want to See That!” Lisa Kudrow Returns in ‘The Comeback’ Final Season Trailer
TV
“I Don’t Want to See That!” Lisa Kudrow Returns in ‘The Comeback’ Final Season Trailer
HBO sets a March 22 premiere date for the third and final season of the cult hit, featuring Valerie Cherish starring in an AI-generated sitcom.
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Fandom Over Budgets: Deloitte Unveils 2026 Media Outlook
BUSINESS
Fandom Over Budgets: Deloitte Unveils 2026 Media Outlook
Deloitte's 2026 report shows audience engagement is the new gold standard for quality as media companies track fans across streaming, social, and gaming platforms.
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"It’s About the Kids": Olivia Rodrigo and Arctic Monkeys Drop HELP(2) for War Child
MUSIC
"It’s About the Kids": Olivia Rodrigo and Arctic Monkeys Drop HELP(2) for War Child
War Child UK releases a massive charity compilation featuring Wet Leg, Depeche Mode, and Pulp to support children in global conflict zones.
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