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Best TVs 2026 - Forbes Vetted
As a home entertainment expert and a Level I Imaging Science Foundation-certified calibrator, I know that a gorgeous TV picture, combined with thoughtfully integrated smart features, can help immerse you in your movie nights. To determine the best…
This Near-Forgotten Cartoon Was The First Animated Show Made For Television
On August 1, 1950, 'Crusader Rabbit' debuted on the NBC-owned Los Angeles TV station KNBH, making history as the first animated series created specifically for TV broadcast. Produced as a satirical series of four-minute serialized chapters…
Arsenal vs Coventry TV channel, live stream and kick-off time
Match kick-off time and location: The first Premier League fixture of the new season between Arsenal and Coventry City kicks off at 8pm BST on Friday, August 21. The match takes place at the Emirates Stadium in London. UK television broadcast: The…
Yellowstone' creator Taylor Sheridan was 'homeless twice' before building TV empire
Taylor Sheridan now owns sprawling Texas ranches, commands some of Hollywood's biggest television franchises and has become one of the entertainment industry's most powerful creators. But before the horses, cattle and Hollywood heavyweights came…
Hayden Panettiere A Career Retrospective of Iconic Television Roles
Hayden Panettiere has long been a fixture in American television, evolving from a child star into a leading actress known for anchoring high-stakes network dramas. As of August 2026, audiences are revisiting her most significant contributions to…
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Former Republic TV CEO Hersh Bhandari joins NDTV to lead CoLab
NDTV has appointed media industry veteran Hersh Bhandari as brand advisor & head, NDTV CoLab, a strategic initiative anchored in integrating brand partnerships, branded content, original IPs and cross-platform experiences. Bhandari brings nearly…
Can you use a satellite dish as a free TV antenna? It depends where you live
That old dish on your roof may not be totally useless. Lost_in_the_Midwest/Shutterstock An old DirecTV or Dish satellite dish mounted on your roof definitely looks like something that should be able to receive free TV. Unfortunately, plugging its…
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TV ad volumes decline 7% in Jan-Jul; FMCG leads: TAM AdEx
Television advertising volumes declined 7% in Jan-Jul 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to TAM AdEx's latest report. The data is based on TV commercial advertising measured in secondages and excludes promos and social ads.
When TV turns sour: the shows we simply can't stomach any more
When I think of the summer holidays when I was a teenager, I think of watching America's Next Top Model for hours on end, critiquing each contestant with my sister. The makeover episode was always my favourite: girls sobbing as their hair was…
DC's Jimmy Olsen TV Show Has Its Official Title, Cast, and More
James Gunn always said his DC Universe was going to be different from Marvel, and now, he's truly putting that to the test. HBO just greenlit the long-rumored Jimmy Olsen TV show which, as expected, also focuses on Gorilla Grodd. It's called The…
Michael Schumacher's wife set to open up on F1 legend in rare TV appearance
Michael Schumacher's wife Corinna is set to make a rare TV appearance to speak about her husband. A new Netflix documentary on the career of the F1 star is set to be released later this year. Schumacher suffered life-changing injuries during a…
8 Best TV Antennas That Just Work
Even though most of our viewing content comes from paid streaming services these days, it's still possible to access free network news and shows via broadcast television. As the name implies, this type of TV signal is broadcast over the air by…
Calling All Cinephiles on a Budget: This 55-Inch Cinema Series Hisense TV Is Now 31% Off
Movie nights just don't hit the same when you're fighting with your TV's clunky interface. Or, worse—something's wonky with the hardware, and you just don't have the energy to troubleshoot after a long day of work. TVs are supposed to help…
Meghan Markle's 'secret UK TV project' exposed
Meghan Markle's secret acting role has been 'exposed' Meghan Markle is reportedly being eyed up by a big Hollywood director for her TV return, as she looks set to make a foray back into acting. Meghan was best known for her role as Rachel Zane on…
13 Movie, Game, and TV Trailers You Might Have Missed This Week
Keeping up with the deluge of trailer drops is a near-impossible task. The watch list never shortens, digital Sisyphus. To cut through the noise and turn the slog of keeping up with the neatest-looking stuff, I'm starting this column with the goal…
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