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Spotify testing cheaper premium plan supported by ads
Spotify is quietly testing a new feature that offers unlimited song skipping for $1 a month.

HBO Max app rolls out to some LG smart TVs
HBO Max has finally landed on LG's lineup of high-end smart TV sets, the companies announced in a press release on Tuesday.

YouTube tests cheaper, ad-free option in Europe
YouTube is testing a cheaper version of its premium plan in some European countries.

Discovery exploring bid for Channel 4 UK, report claims
Discovery Communications is reportedly exploring a potential bid for British broadcaster Channel 4, according to a report.

Tom Brady, Larry Fitzgerald to debut show on SiriusXM
Football stars Tom Brady and Larry Fitzgerald are the newest stars to be signed by SiriusXM Pandora.

Entravision brings classic country format back to Sacramento
Entravision is returning its classic country music format to Sacramento with the launch of "Real Country 103.5" on Monday.

Connecticut Lottery begins offering iHeart Radio scratchers
The Connecticut Lottery is teaming up with iHeart Radio for a new lottery scratcher.

AT&T completes spinoff of DirecTV, U-Verse TV assets
AT&T has finalized a transaction that severs its pay television products from the rest of the phone company's assets.

iHeart, TuneIn announce content, advertising partnership
Radio broadcaster iHeart Media announced a surprise content and advertising partnership with TuneIn this week.

AccuWeather readies launch of streaming information channel
AccuWeather will debut a new streaming video product later this summer, the weather company said on Thursday.

Hulu adds NFL Network, RedZone to live TV lineup
Hulu has added two new football channels to its live television service.

Dish will return HBO, Cinemax to lineup
Dish Network says it has reached an agreement with AT&T to restore premium movie channels HBO and Cinemax to its satellite television service.
