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Fox News has top 500 cable news telecasts in post-election period
The Fox News Channel swept the post-election period with the top 500 individual cable news telecasts from early November to late December.
Sling TV debuts unlimited DVR — but it isn’t free
Sling TV is finally giving their streaming customers an unlimited cloud DVR — but it will come at a price.
Philo starts offering Allblk as add-on package
Philo has launched another add-on package that expands the availability of TV shows and movies offered through the platform.
Fox will stream Super Bowl LIX on Tubi for free
The simulcast marks the first time Fox has made the Super Bowl available to stream live on the entertainment-based FAST platform.
Media, entertainment companies commit millions to Los Angeles wildfire relief
Netflix, Amazon, Paramount and CBS, Comcast and NBC, Fox, Nexstar and Sinclair are among the companies raising money for fire relief.
TikTok distances itself from report of potential acquisition by Elon Musk
Officials at TikTok are distancing themselves from reports that the Chinese government has considered allowing Elon Musk to acquire its U.S.-based business.
DirecTV introduces sports-only package called MySports
The package fulfills a promise to offer more-flexible programming options for those who want sports-inclusive channels.
Matt McMahon promoted to EVP, Paramount Streaming
Paramount Global on Monday promoted Matt McMahon to serve as its Executive Vice President of Streaming.
Scripps Sports President Brian Lawlor to receive BFOA Golden Mic award
The Broadcasters Foundation of America have elected Scripps Sports President Brian Lawlor to receive the 2025 Golden Mic Award.
Philanthropists push to liberate Bluesky technology from Bluesky
"Free Our Feeds" would make sure the AT Protocol, the underlying framework of the Bluesky social network, remains open.
Will Cain to take Neil Cavuto’s old time slot at Fox News Channel
Fox News has promoted Will Cain to the 4 p.m. weekday time slot, where he will succeed Neil Cavuto, who retired last month.
New York Attorney General wades into MSG Networks dispute with Optimum
The attorney general for New York state is weighing in on the dispute between Optimum and MSG Networks, which started at the beginning of the year.