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Fox Business overtakes CNBC in viewers during Q2
"Kudlow" and "Varney & Co." are the most-watched business news programs, according to Nielsen.
Kiswe to power streaming app for Memphis Grizzlies summer games
Three games from Salt Lake City and four from Las Vegas will be offered through the Grind City Media app.
Tech4Home to ship TV remotes with Duracell batteries
Tech4Home says it has forged a partnership with Berkshire Hathaway's Duracell to ship the company's alkaline batteries with its remotes in the future.
Skydance reaches tentative deal to acquire Paramount for $1.75 billion
The deal would involve a purchase of National Amusements, then an immediate merger with the famed movie studio.
Netflix begins phasing out its Basic plan in some countries
Netflix has started phasing out its cheapest, ad-free plan in some countries where the plan was retired last year.
FIFA looking to raise $2 billion to build free streaming TV channel
FIFA Plus launched two years ago with replays and ancillary coverage of soccer matches.
Paramount looks to sell BET for around $1.7 billion
Paramount Global is engaged in conversations to sell BET Media for up to $1.7 billion, according to a report on Tuesday.
Fox News continues ratings dominance during Q2
The Fox News Channel marked 90 consecutive quarters as the top cable news channel in prime-time at the end of June.
Alice Cooper launches SiriusXM golf show with PGA Tour champ
The show, "Rolling the Rock," debuts Tuesday on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio and on the SirisuXM app for phones, tablets, smart speakers and TVs.
Hunter Biden sues Fox Corporation over Fox Nation trial series
The lawsuit claims the series, "The Trial of Hunter Biden," violated a New York state revenge porn law by distributing explicit images without Biden's permission.
Cumulus promotes Shoshana Shapiro to SVP, Corporate Communications
Cumulus Media has promoted Shoshana Shapiro to the role of Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications and Marketing.
Comcast launches Now TV Latino with Spanish channels, Peacock Premium
Comcast's Now TV Latino offers more than two dozen broadcast, cable and FAST channels along with Peacock Premium for just $10 per month.