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TuneIn inks global distribution deal for NFL game audio
TuneIn has clinched the global audio streaming rights to live NFL games, the companies announced this week.
Slain Nevada journalist allegedly stabbed by subject of stories
A slain Nevada newspaper journalist was allegedly murdered by the subject of one of his prior stories, according to police.
SiriusXM to launch Conan O’Brien radio channel on satellite, streaming
SiriusXM Pandora will launch a satellite radio channel in partnership with Conan O'Brien in the coming months
Streaming data helps Paramount Pictures decide movies, exec says
Paramount Pictures is using data culled from the Paramount Plus streaming service to help the movie studio decide which films to produce.
Sony pulls Game Show Network from Dish services
A dispute between Dish Network and Sony Pictures has resulted in Dish and Sling customers losing access to Game Show Network.
“Top Gun: Maverick” will stream on Paramount Plus later this year
A Paramount executive says the summer blockbuster "Top Gun: Maverick" is coming to Paramount Plus later this year.
Sinclair may divest its regional streaming sports networks
Sinclair recently hired two investment firms with the possible intent of selling its regional sports networks, according to a report.
Executive who oversaw growth strategies at HBO, Cinemax resigns
A WarnerMedia executive who was once in charge of revenue strategies at HBO and Cinemax has resigned.
Nevada reporter dies after altercation, stabbing at home
A reporter with a Nevada newspaper was killed over the weekend after an apparent altercation escalated into a stabbing at his home.
Oklahoma news anchor recovering after on-air stroke
A news anchor from Oklahoma is recovering after suffering a stroke during a news broadcast on Saturday.
Sky Showtime set to launch on September 20
Sky Showtime will launch in a handful of European countries on September 20, Comcast and Paramount announced.
Netflix mulls early release date for ad-supported tier
Netflix is weighing the possibility of launching an ad-supported version of its streaming service as early as November.