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KCRA fires reporter months after bathroom video goes viral
Melinda Meza of KCRA-TV was released this week after her contract with the station ended, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.
Contract talks continue between Stern, SiriusXM
News of the discussion was confirmed by SiriusXM chief executive Jim Meyer during a conference call with investors on Thursday.
Vizio to replace Amazon Prime button after pressure from Walmart
Vizio will replace the Amazon Prime Video shortcut button on its remote controls after a request from retailer Walmart.
Amazon CEO Bezos says deal for HBO Max is “eventually” coming
Amazon's chief executive Jeff Bezos said he believes his company will eventually come to an agreement that will see HBO Max land on Amazon Fire TV devices.
Tech CEOs testify before House Judiciary Committee
The leaders of Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook will testify following an investigation by lawmakers into anti-competitive business practices.
“Friends” most-streamed show on HBO Max, AT&T says
The sitcom "Friends" is the most-streamed show on WarnerMedia's streaming service HBO Max, the company said in a press release this week.
Jon Kelly, former KCRA & KCPQ station owner, dies at 84
Former KCRA and KCPQ owner Jon Kelly died at a hospice center in Southern California at the age of 84.
Streaming services lead Emmy Award nominations with more than 200
Netflix has earned more than 160 Emmy nominations, more than any other network or service, according to a press release.
Quibi nets 10 Emmy nominations for short-form series
Streaming startup Quibi has earned 10 Emmy nominations for various short-form series, according to a press release.
HBO options yet-to-be-written coronavirus book for drama series
AT&T's premium movie network HBO has optioned rights that could lead to the development of a coronavirus-inspired dramatic series.
Twitter contractors allowed to snoop on user accounts, report says
In an article detailing this month's massive Twitter Bitcoin scam, Bloomberg said contractors were allowed broad access to user accounts.
Sunbeam owner Ed Ansin dies; sons to take over broadcast company
Local television pioneer Ed Ansin died at his Miami-area home over the weekend, according to a statement from his family.