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Low ratings likely behind cancellation of “The Reidout” at MSNBC
The show has lost more than a quarter of its audience between this month and February 2024, according to Nielsen data reviewed by The Desk.
Kristen Schaal voices Squirrel in new DirecTV ad
DirecTV is pairing its famed pigeons Frank and Bobby with a hyper squirrel named Tammy, who wonders aloud how DirecTV is able to aggregate content recommendations from channels and apps through a single platform.
Fubo launches standalone package with Zee Entertainment channels
The company says the launch of the Zee Family package will be the first of many multicultural channel bundles to debut in the near future.
Smart TVs dominate in U.S., but broadcast still preferred in Europe
Time spent with television has increased in both the U.S. and Europe every year since 2021, owed in part to the proliferation of domestic and foreign streaming services in each region.
FanDuel Sports Network lands on Prime Video
FanDuel Sports Network is now available as a $20-per-month add-on to Prime Video.
Altice USA restores MSG Networks to Optimum TV under new deal
Altice USA has restored access to MSG Networks on its Optimum TV platform after all sides reached a new carriage agreement on Saturday.
Philo adds multiplex channels from Starz, MGM Plus
Philo has quietly expanded the availability of Starz and MGM Plus channels available through the platform for those who subscribe to the premium add-ons.
MSNBC to settle $30 million defamation lawsuit brought by Georgia doctor
The lawsuit centered on an unfounded NBC News report that claimed women at immigration detention facilities received medically-unnecessary hysterectomies in 2020.
NESN launches free streaming channel with ancillary sports coverage
NESN has rolled out a new FAST channel in partnership with AMC Networks that offers live sports coverage and shoulder programming.
Associated Press sues White House officials over ban
The news organization says it is being barred from events involving President Donald Trump because it refuses to refer to the Atlantic Gulf as the "Gulf of Mexico."
Sinclair’s TBD sees ratings boost from Super Bowl, SNL marathon block
Sinclair saw higher viewership on Super Bowl Sunday with its decision to program reruns of Saturday Night Live that touched on various Super Bowl themes.
RATINGS
Nexstar stock slides after court orders $26 million payment to DirecTV
Nexstar's stock price took a hit on Friday, one day after the company was ordered by a New York court to pay DirecTV more than $26 million after it overcharged for carriage of a TV station.