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thehill.com - Colin Meyn - White House TV pool standoff ends - for now
White House TV pool standoff ends - for now
The Hill –

It's Friday. We rarely work just 9 to 5 in the media business — but we can still celebrate the late Dolly Parton today with more than one cup of ambition. ☕ White House TV pool makes comeback Trump, Xi wrap up state visit Borrowing…

ign.com - Jesse Schedeen - From Monorail Madness to Treehouse Terror: Ranking the 38 Greatest Simpsons Episodes That Defined the Golden Age of Animated Television
From Monorail Madness to Treehouse Terror: Ranking the 38 Greatest Simpsons Episodes That Defined the Golden Age of Animated Television
IGN –

With The Simpsons returning for an unprecedented 38th (!) season on September 27, we're once more looking back at the show's very best episodes. The Simpsons has been around for nearly four decades now, spawning over 800 episodes and one theatrical…

heraldscotland.com - Brian Donnelly - UK television giant behind Peaky Blinders unveils record production revenue
UK television giant behind Peaky Blinders unveils record production revenue
The Herald –

Banijay Media Limited is part of Banijay UK, the television group behind Tiger Aspect Productions, the Peaky Blinders producer, among others. Also part of the group is Glasgow-based IWC Media Limited, which is itself bringing Location, Location…

mirror.co.uk - Rose Hill - Children's favourite TV show Play School returning to screens after 38 years
Children's favourite TV show Play School returning to screens after 38 years
Daily Mirror –

Classic kids' TV show Play School is making a comeback after 38 years. The BBC show was a favourite among pre-school children and ran from 1964 until 1988, and featured beloved characters Poppy, Jemima, Humpty, Little Ted and Big Ted. Now, the…

mirror.co.uk - Sophie Buchan - TV Licence rule means Netflix users may have to pay £180
TV Licence rule means Netflix users may have to pay £180
Daily Mirror –

People with a Netflix subscription - regardless of their tier - may need to pay a fee of £180, depending on what they watch. UK households currently pay £180 a year for a colour TV Licence, or £60.50 for a black-and-white set…

zdnet.com - Taylor Clemons - Your LG TV is constantly collecting your data - here's how to stop it
Your LG TV is constantly collecting your data - here's how to stop it
ZDNET –

A few weeks ago, YouTube channel Gamers Nexus dropped an explosive two-hour video exposing just how extensive LG's TV data collection has become. With ultra-sensitive microphones that are always listening and extensive user activity logs, your…

theguardian.com - Phil Harrison - TV tonight: Channel 5's revival of Play for Today goes wild
TV tonight: Channel 5's revival of Play for Today goes wild
The Guardian –

Another series of Channel 5's revival of the famed Play for Today strand begins with this comedy drama starring Amit Shah, Joel Fry and Daniel Mays as three university mates whose annual wild camping trip is the setting for midge attacks, lost…

businessinsider.com - Dan Whateley - What I learned about AI's PR crisis from bingeing 130 political TV ads
What I learned about AI's PR crisis from bingeing 130 political TV ads
Business Insider –

Political candidates are attacking AI in ads, and they're focusing on the one thing scarier than a killer robot: a high electricity bill. Republicans, Democrats, and Independents are peddling anti-AI messaging this year, with subtle differences.

theverge.com - Andrew Liszewski - Leaks reveal a new Apple HomePod mini, iPad mini, and Apple TV 4K
Leaks reveal a new Apple HomePod mini, iPad mini, and Apple TV 4K
The Verge –

The next HomePod Mini will be available in new colors while the new iPad mini's FaceTime camera has been relocated. The next HomePod Mini will be available in new colors while the new iPad mini's FaceTime camera has been relocated. Photo by Dan…

deadline.com - Andreas Wiseman - Mary Poppins' TV Series In The Works, Will Lean Into Darker Elements
Mary Poppins' TV Series In The Works, Will Lean Into Darker Elements
Deadline –

EXCLUSIVE: Here's a fun one. We can reveal that a Mary Poppins TV series is in the works. Rather than retelling the Disney film Mary Poppins starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke from the 1960s, we understand the live action TV adaptation plans…

mirror.co.uk - Dave Snelling - Sky TV confirms big upgrade with UK homes getting more things to watch
Sky TV confirms big upgrade with UK homes getting more things to watch
Daily Mirror –

Anyone bored with the current crop of channels might want to check out Sky's latest update. The telly provider has just announced the launch of a new platform now available on its popular devices that opens up a vast library of bonus things to…

popularmechanics.com - Sarah Connor - Is This Haunted TV the Best Halloween Decor of 2026? Here's Why Everyone Wants Its Vintage Vibes.
Is This Haunted TV the Best Halloween Decor of 2026? Here's Why Everyone Wants Its Vintage Vibes.
Popular Mechanics –

Scary season is upon us! If this is your favorite time of year and you're tired of decorating your home with traditional jack-o'-lanterns and string lights, there's a new piece of quirky Halloween technology that can bring the best ghoulish vibes…

bleacherreport.com - Timothy Rapp - Presidents Cup 2026 Friday Tee Times, TV Schedule, Pairings and Predictions
Presidents Cup 2026 Friday Tee Times, TV Schedule, Pairings and Predictions
Bleacher Report –

The United States took a 3-2 lead over the International team at the first day of the Presidents Cup Thursday in four-ball play. Below we'll break down all the information you need for Friday's foursomes play, including tee times and pairings, the…

heraldscotland.com - Rose Moncur - Azets backs push to attract angel investment into Scotland's film and TV sector
Azets backs push to attract angel investment into Scotland's film and TV sector
The Herald –

The programme aims to encourage angel investment in the screen sector and create more opportunities for Scottish businesses and private investors to support productions. Azets is promoting the initiative through a series of business and investment…

independent.co.uk - Rachel Dobkin - Trump TV's ratings are so bad more people are watching a livestream of a running fan
Trump TV's ratings are so bad more people are watching a livestream of a running fan
The Independent –

Ratings are so low on President Donald Trump 's new livestream that more people are tuning into YouTube to watch a blank screen with the sound of a running box fan. The White House launched Trump TV, a livestream that never stops running, Monday…

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