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Food Network pulls streaming clips after reality show winner charged with murder
Discovery Networks has pulled clips of a cooking competition after a recent show winner was charged in connection with the death of a child last week.
Private equity firm could land minority stake in DirecTV
A private equity firm is in advanced discussions to acquire a minority stake in satellite television service DirecTV, according to a report.
Comcast to sunset national NBC Sports Network
Comcast says it will close one of three national sports networks operated under its NBC Universal subsidiary brand.
TCL will debut new Roku, Android-powered TV sets this year
TCL says it will offer major upgrades to its line of Roku-powered smart TV sets, including a new series powered by its new mini-LED technology.
Pluto TV adds two new BBC-branded channels
Free streaming TV service Pluto TV has added two new BBC-branded channels to its lineup.
Netflix tops 200 million worldwide subscribers
Netflix says it now has over 200 million global subscribers and doesn't need to borrow any more money to fuel its growth strategy.
ViacomCBS sets March 4 date for Paramount Plus launch
ViacomCBS says its newest streaming TV service Paramount Plus will launch in the United States and Latin America on March 4.
WGN America lands on two more streaming services
WGN America has been added to YouTube TV and Hulu with Live TV after securing an agreement with Vidgo last week.
Vidgo begins offering WGN America to subscribers
Nexstar Media Group's national cable channel WGN America is now available to Vidgo customers.
Like Roku, Samsung playing hardball with Comcast over Peacock
Blame financial terms and a carriage dispute. Starting to feel like cable, right?
Feds investigate reporter over U.S. Capitol attack tweet
Federal authorities have opened an investigation against a reporter who tweeted from inside the U.S. Capitol building during a riot on January 6.
AT&T finally streamlines its streaming pay TV options
AT&T has finally merged its two streaming pay TV services into a unified package.