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Beyoncé Christmas halftime show will stream as special on Netflix
The Beyoncé halftime performance during the second of two Christmas Day NFL games on Netflix will be available to stream as a separate special later this week.
“Gavin & Stacey” Christmas Day special draws 12 million to BBC
The series finale of the BBC's "Gavin & Stacey" attracted a larger audience than the King's Christmas message aired on BBC, ITV and Sky.
NFL games on Netflix stream smoothly on Christmas
The NFL's early partnership with Netflix appears to have gone off without a hitch on Christmas Day.
Incoming FCC Chair Brendan Carr issues veiled threat to ABC
In a four-page letter sent to ABC and the Walt Disney Company, Carr suggested the agency may revoke eight broadcast licenses over the network's affiliation deals and perceived news bias.
NASDAQ warns Cumulus Media of possible delisting
Cumulus Media has received a letter from NASDAQ warning of a potential delisting from the stock exchange over its low per-share price.
Univision channels go dark on Fubo, distribution contract blamed
As is typical, the price Fubo must pay for the channels is the reason why they are no longer offered.
What does Bluesky’s surge in popularity mean for journalism?
Reporters and editors are fleeing the unfriendly waters of X/Twitter for the level-headed Bluesky — is that a good thing?
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Craig Robertson
ESPN boss recaps network’s successes in 2024
ESPN had a lot to be proud of in 2024, and a major milestone is still ahead for 2025, the network's chairman Jimmy Pitaro said on Monday.
NFL Plus, DAZN to archive Netflix Christmas Day games
Two NFL games will be available to stream on-demand through Netflix for just a few hours after the live broadcasts conclude.
Anti-piracy group shuts down StreamEast, CrackStreams
An industry group has worked with police in Vietnam to close down a pirate streaming operation that redistributed sports broadcasts online.
Netflix gets U.S. rights to FIFA Women’s World Cup
Netflix has clinched the exclusive domestic television rights to the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament in 2027 and 2031.
News Corp agrees to sell Foxtel to DAZN
News Corp has agreed to sell a majority stake of its pay television business Foxtel to international sports media juggernaut DAZN.