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'A giant in Ohio hockey': Blue Jackets mourn death of scout, broadcaster Bill Davidge
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Bill Davidge, who helped establish Division I hockey at Miami University and later became the program's second coach, and then had a second career as a longtime TV and radio analyst with the Columbus Blue Jackets, died on…
Former MAFS UK psychologist says series should not have been broadcast
A former Married At First Sight UK psychologist has said she does not think the series should have been broadcast, after women made allegations of rape and sexual assault. The upcoming series of the hit E4 reality show will not air as planned after…
Broadcasters too reliant on vox pop interviews and failing to challenge politicians, says study
Broadcasters are letting down voters by relying on so-called vox pop interviews and failing to scrutinise political claims during election campaigns, according to researchers. The study by Cardiff University looked at how this year's national…
French broadcaster threatens 600 filmmakers with expulsion
Following an open letter against conservative media mogul Vincent Bolloré, Canal+ wants to expel 600 filmmakers. Is France's film industry facing a power struggle for diversity and influence? Canal+ boss Maxime Saada threatened 600 French…
Irish Broadcaster Opens Up About Eurovision Future After Boycotting 2026 Contest
Open Image Modal The director general of Ireland's national broadcaster has cast doubt on a return to Eurovision for the country in 2027. Ireland was one of five countries who withdrew from the Eurovision Song Contest in the lead-up to this year's…
Phoenix Suns, Mercury extend local broadcast deal with Gray Media
The Phoenix Suns, the first NBA team to make the leap from traditional regional sports networks to over-the-air broadcast television in 2023, will remain on local Gray Media affiliates in Arizona until the end of the decade. The Suns, and the…
Broadcast Digital Awards 2026 shortlist unveiled
Major hits and new formats to compete in annual event Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars, The Investigation of Lucy Letby, Celebs Go Dating and The Dyers' Caravan Park are among the high-profile shows nominated at the 2026 Broadcast Digital Awards.
Sheikh Al-Sudais: Arafat Sermon to be translated into 35 languages, broadcast digitally
Last Updated: May 20, 2026 | 06:26 PM MAKKAH — The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque announced that the Arafat sermon during this year's Hajj will be translated into 35 languages and broadcast via…
Meteo Consult and La Chaîne Météo Select Actus Digital for Broadcast Compliance and Archiving Workflows
HACKENSACK, N.J. —Actus Digital has announced that Meteo Consult has successfully deployed the Actus Digital solution for its television network, La Chaîne Météo. Actus Digital is a LiveU company, and a leading provider…
C4 STILL threatening to air latest series of MAFS despite multiple rape claims
CHANNEL 4 last night refused to rule out airing the latest series of scandal-hit Married At First Sight – despite the show being at the centre of multiple rape claims. Bosses have been blasted by MPs for their response to the horrifying…
Suns, Mercury lean into 'fans first' model with broadcast extension - Burn City Sports Phoenix Sports
PHOENIX — As more professional sports teams move their broadcasts through streaming bundles and subscriptions, the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury are continuing to take a different approach. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to…
NHL conference finals schedule: How to watch Golden Knights-Avalanche, Canadiens-Hurricanes
Heat is rising and ice is thinning. This year's frenetic, exhilarating NHL postseason has been shaved down to its final four sides. Bring on a pair of stacked conference finals, where the winners will advance their Stanley Cup dreams and the losers…
RTE bosses grilled over latest pay controversy: All you need to know
Radio presenter Oliver Callan was cited as an example, who also produces the satire show Callan's Kicks. Senator Ronan Mullen told the director general: “I am astounded to learn today what I think you've said, which is that it remains the…
Channel 4 'can't investigate' allegations of rape and sexual assault on MAFS
Under pressure Channel 4 have said they “can't investigate” allegations of rape and sexual assault made by former contestants of Married At First Sight UK. An external review ordered by Channel 4 is under way after two women told the…
Married At First Sight: MPs write to Channel 4 over 'horrifying' allegations
A group of MPs has written to Channel 4 to ask for answers about what they say are 'horrifying' allegations relating to reality series Married at First Sight UK. A recent investigation by BBC Panorama heard from two women who said they were raped…
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