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Industry TV Recap: 'A Feedback Loop of Fakery'
The thing about cockroaches is that when you spot one, you're probably seeing just the scouting party. JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s Jamie Dimon made this point last year in the wake of the First Brands Group and Tricolor Holdings scandals. Both…
Trump praises Nexstar-Tegna broadcast television deal he once opposed
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump on Saturday endorsed Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion purchase of broadcast rival Tegna, an apparent reversal from earlier criticism of the deal. “We need more competition against THE ENEMY, the Fake…
New to The Street(R) Airs Tonight on Bloomberg Television Across the U.S., MENA & Latin America
The program broadcasts as sponsored programming at 6:30 PM ET in the U.S. and 12:30 PM local time across Bloomberg MENA and Bloomberg Latin America. New to The Street, the globally distributed business television platform, will air a new episode…
TV Licensing statement over up to £1,000 fines
TV Licensing has released a statement regarding the penalties people may face for failing to pay their TV licence. The current annual fee stands at £174.50, which is required to watch live or on-demand television programmes. This is…
The Cozy Video Game Trend Just Took Over Fantasy Television
The cozy vibe isn't restricted to video games; HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has brought a similar approach to the world of fantasy TV. Though chill, low-stakes video games have always existed, ' cozy gaming ' became a full-on trend in the…
Liverpool vs Man City kick-off time, TV channel and live stream
Kick-off time: The fixture at Anfield takes place on Sunday, February 8. Kick-off is scheduled for 4.30pm. TV channel: The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage begins at 4pm, following the…
Donald Trump praises Nexstar-Tegna broadcast television deal he once opposed
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday endorsed Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion purchase of broadcast rival Tegna, an apparent reversal from earlier criticism of the deal. “We…
Virgin Media is dishing out new TV channels and they are totally free to watch
Freeview might offer a totally free way to watch the telly, but Virgin Media is fighting back with its own blockbuster upgrade. Anyone with the firm's TV platform in their homes is getting a huge boost without paying a penny extra. The UK telecoms…
Understanding the bigger picture on Freeview and internet TV | Letters
Christy Swords (Letters, 28 January) notes that millions of homes still use Freeview, but his case for retaining the terrestrial TV network would carry more weight were he not – as his letter makes clear – a consultant for Arqiva, the…
Six Satisfying TV Shows You Can Watch in One Sitting
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. Not all TV shows need to run for years to tell…
Two very famous TV stars battling for Strictly Come Dancing presenting job
Zoe Ball and Emma Willis are reportedly going for the same hosting job on Strictly Come Dancing. The BBC Saturday night favourite was presented by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman for over a decade, but they announced their decision to leave mid-way…
Selena Gomez reunites with TV dad from Wizards of Waverly Place
Have you got a story? Email Selena Gomez had a surprise reunion with her onscreen dad David DeLuise from the beloved Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place. On Friday, DeLuise took to Instagram to share a photo series posing with Gomez, 33…
Winter Olympics commentator doesn't know mic is on in awkward live TV incident
NBC commentator Todd Richards found himself at the centre of an embarrassing on-air blunder during the Winter Olympics when a live microphone caught him describing the men's snowboarding big air finals as 'so boring'. The former professional…
10 Years Ago, This 10/10 Masterpiece Drama Series Rewrote The Rules Of Television
This Is Us premiered a decade ago in 2016, and while it told a simple but deeply relatable family saga, its non-linear structure was groundbreaking for serialized network television. Over This Is Us ' six seasons, the show became a rare juggernaut…
5 Of The Worst TVs Ever Made
When you think about it, TVs really just have one job: Showing moving pictures. How could it be possible for brands to mess up manufacturing to the point of endangering consumers or eliciting lawsuits? Well, when you take a look at the worst TVs…
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