Today's Media Pulse
Online video subscriptions top 2.2 bn, revenue eclipses pay‑TV
Omdia reports global online video subscriptions reached 2.24 billion at the end of 2025, a 17.6% year‑on‑year rise. Revenue grew 13.5% to $176 billion, overtaking pay‑TV's $170 billion for the first time. Growth is expected to slow to single‑digit in 2026 as operators shift focus from acquiring new users to monetising existing ones.
The Curse of Oak Island Season 13 Episode 24 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch
The Curse of Oak Island returns for Season 13 with Episode 24 airing on April 28, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT) on the History Channel. The episode, titled “Overseas the Dig,” follows the Lagina brothers as they explore ancient stone structures in the Azores, seeking a link between the Portuguese Knights Templar and Oak Island. The team also expands the Money Pit excavation using advanced radar and drone mapping. The broadcast continues the series’ strong ratings, reinforcing History Channel’s position in reality‑treasure‑hunt programming.
WHCA Program Set to Resume Shortly, Details Pending
Update from #WHCA: "Our program is going to resume momentarily, and we will have more details to share also momentarily, but for now, please just be patient as we figure out just how much time it will be, but it...
Make Your Brand Show Up in AI Answers
Your Brand Is Already in the AI Answers. The Question Is Whether You Put It There https://t.co/b6hWTh7m8M
Netflix Debuts ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’, a 10‑Episode Animated Bridge Between Seasons 3‑5
Netflix has rolled out ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’, a 10‑episode animated series that slots between seasons 3 and 5 of the flagship show. Showrunner Eric Robles calls it a “lost season,” aiming to fill narrative gaps while expanding the...
Even The Atlantic Lagging on Podcast Clip Trend
It is fascinating to realize how behind some industries are in social media. Like… this is The Atlantic. And they’re just figuring out that podcast clips are the content, not just promotional clips for the podcasts. Other industries have known this for 5+...
Washington Post Trails Times on Local Cutback Costs
As of 9:15, Washington Post is way behind The Times on this story in its hometown: the cost of cutbacks.
Telegram Bots Take On Celebrity Social Media Management
Telegram's bot ecosystem is now handling thousands of fan interactions for high‑profile creators, allowing them to automate onboarding, payments and routine queries. Tools like InviteMember and SUCH are turning bots into core infrastructure, while human managers shift toward strategy and...
Spider Noir Debuts in Both Black‑White and Color
Credit to CCXP for always having a cool intro for every panel on the Thunder Stage. Here’s the intro for @primevideo’s #spidernoir in Mexico City. What’s unique is how the series is being released in black and white and color...
How the ‘MrBeast’ Suit Could Spark a #MeToo Movement as Influencers Move From Social Media to the Boardroom
YouTube star Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson, who earned roughly $85 million last year and runs a multi‑billion‑dollar media empire, faces a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and a toxic workplace culture at his Beast Industries studios. The complaint, filed by former employee Lorrayne...
Beef Season 2 Falls Flat, Lacks Any Tension
Season 2 of Beef on Netflix is unwatchable. How did such an amazing premise in Season 1 led to this Lifetime movie network dreck? I’m bailing… There’s no “beef.” There’s no tension. The Gen Z couple are insufferable.
Hazbin Hotel Renewed for a Fifth and Final Season
Amazon Prime Video announced that the cult‑favorite animated series Hazbin Hotel has been renewed for a fifth and final season. Created by Vivienne Medrano, the show evolved from a 2019 YouTube pilot into a full‑length musical black‑comedy series on the...
Rockin’ Grandma’s Hot Sauce Isn’t Real, But Fans Of ‘Jury Duty: Company Retreat’ Can Still Visit The Show’s Filming Location
Amazon Prime Video’s second season of “Jury Duty,” retitled “Company Retreat,” follows temp worker Anthony Norman as he unknowingly participates in an elaborate hidden‑camera prank at the fictitious Rockin’ Grandma’s Hot Sauce headquarters in Agoura Hills, California. In an E!...
Doctor Who Star Peter Capaldi Slams Backlash Against Jodie Whittaker and Ncuti Gatwa Castings
Former Doctor Who lead Peter Capaldi has publicly rebuked the online backlash aimed at his successors, Jodie Whittaker and Ncuti Gatwa. Whittaker became the series' first female Doctor in 2017, followed by Gatwa as the first Black Doctor in 2023. Capaldi dismissed claims that...
Virginia Giuffre Carried the Story No One Wanted to Tell
The author reflects on Virginia Giuffre’s pivotal role in reshaping the Jeffrey Epstein narrative, emphasizing her insistence that survivors be the story’s focus rather than peripheral figures. After leaving a White House correspondent role, the journalist launched a podcast centered...
What to Do When Your Substack Isn’t Growing. I Went From Stuck to 17,000 Subscribers When I Figured This Out.
The author recounts how he turned a stagnant Substack into a 17,000‑subscriber newsletter that now generates about $100,000 in revenue. He attributes the breakthrough to three tactics: a daily 20‑minute Notes routine that converts 500‑700 new subscribers each month, a...
The One Rule Every Grey's Anatomy Episode Has To Follow
Grey’s Anatomy’s writers are required by ABC to base every medical storyline on at least one documented real‑life case. This rule ensures the show’s dramatic plots, from syphilis outbreaks to rare anatomical anomalies, have a factual foundation. Executive producers maintain...
Mike Greenberg Wants NFL Draft Hosts to Be Able to Call Timeout After Notable Selections
Veteran hosts Rich Eisen, Rece Davis and ESPN’s Mike Greenberg discussed the accelerated pace of the 2026 NFL Draft. Greenberg argued that the tighter schedule leaves broadcasters little time to unpack marquee picks and proposed a “timeout” or “golden buzzer”...
SiriusXM and iHeartMedia Exploring Merger: Report
SiriusXM and iHeartMedia are in early talks to merge, potentially uniting the nation’s largest satellite radio service with the biggest terrestrial radio network. The deal, reportedly backed by music veteran Irving Azoff and private‑equity firm Apollo Global Management, would combine...
Review: Caro Claire Burke's 'Yesteryear' Skewers Tradwife Culture
Caro Claire Burke’s debut novel Yesteryear, reviewed by Reason, targets the rise of tradwife influencers through a time‑bending narrative. The book’s unsettling protagonist and stark domestic details have ignited conversation about gender expectations and online performance.
White Lotus Season 4 Moves Production to France, Helena Bonham Carter Exits
Producer David Bernad announced that season 4 of HBO’s The White Lotus will be filmed in France following a “stereotypical” Cannes waiter incident. At the same time, HBO confirmed that Helena Bonham Carter’s role has been recast, prompting disappointment among the...
Britain's Got Talent Reveals First Two Acts to Reach the Final
Britain's Got Talent announced its first two finalists after the latest semi‑final, with Anastasiia and her dancing dog Salsa winning the public vote and singer Matty Juniosa receiving a live Golden Buzzer from Amanda Holden. The judges, including Simon Cowell...
IHeartMedia and SiriusXM Enter Early Merger Talks Ahead of SiriusXM Q1 Earnings
iHeartMedia and SiriusXM have begun preliminary talks about a possible merger, combining the nation’s largest terrestrial radio network with the leading satellite service. The talks come as SiriusXM readies its first‑quarter 2026 earnings release, underscoring a pivotal moment for the...
MrBeast’s Beast Industries Hires Exec to Launch AI‑Native Entertainment Studio
Beast Industries, the production arm of YouTube megastar Jimmy Donaldson, posted a senior‑level opening for a Head of AI‑Native Entertainment to create a studio where artificial intelligence is the core production engine. The move positions MrBeast’s brand at the forefront...
Consumers Ditch Funnel as 86% Switch Activities Hourly, Report Shows
MiQ's Sigma "From Funnel to Flexibility" report reveals that 86% of consumers switch digital activities at least once an hour and 42% describe their purchase journey as random. The data shows purchases can happen in as little as 10 minutes,...
New Report Says We Were Misled on True Impact of Trump's Iran Attacks
NBC News published a report that challenges the Trump administration’s public portrayal of the damage caused by Iran’s retaliation to the February 28 strikes. Six government and congressional sources say U.S. bases across the Persian Gulf suffered extensive damage to...
Scientology Speedrun Trend Escalates as Viewers Map Out Hollywood Facility
A TikTok speedrun trend that began with creator Swhileyy sprinting through a Los Angeles Scientology building has exploded, garnering over 90 million views and inspiring copycat runs. Viewers are now piecing together a hand‑drawn floor plan of the Hollywood facility from the...
Is There a Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 Episode 11 Release Date & Time?
Netflix’s animated spin‑off *Stranger Things: Tales from ’85* concluded its first season on April 23, 2026 with ten episodes, confirming there is no Episode 11. The series fills the narrative gap between Seasons 2 and 3 of the live‑action show, featuring the original crew in...
LeBron James’ Sex Comedy Sets Netflix Streaming Date
Trainwreck, the 2015 Judd Apatow comedy starring Amy Schumer and featuring LeBron James in a supporting cameo, will begin streaming on Netflix on May 1, 2026. The film originally opened in U.S. theaters on July 17, 2015 and earned an...
Scarlett Johansson’s Oscar-Winning Hit Is Coming To Peacock
Taika Waititi’s Oscar‑winning black comedy *Jojo Rabbit* will debut on Peacock on May 1, 2026. The 2019 film, starring Scarlett Johansson and Roman Griffin Davis, earned roughly $90 million worldwide against a $14 million budget and garnered critical acclaim. It received six Academy Award...
Dangerous Misinformation Doctor Platformed Again: John Davidson Confronts Celebrity Vet Dr. Mary Bowden on BrokenTruth.TV
In this confrontational episode of BrokenTruth.TV, host John Davidson challenges self‑styled "celebrity veterinarian" Dr. Mary Bowden—who is actually an otolaryngologist—about her claims regarding COVID‑19 treatments, vaccine safety, and her professional credentials. Bowden defends her use of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine, disputes...
Netflix Is Getting a Stacked List of Anime for Its May Slate — Here’s 5 You Can't Miss
Netflix is bolstering its May 2026 slate with five new anime titles, ranging from returning fan‑favorites to fresh adaptations. The lineup includes Devil May Cry Season 2, One Piece’s Whole Cake Island Part 4 and the start of the Elbaf arc, Jujutsu...
How to Make Your Netflix Stream Look Less Terrible
Netflix offers three pricing tiers—Standard with Ads at $8.99, Standard at $19.99, and Premium at $26.99 per month. The Premium tier advertises 4K video, but actual resolution depends on the viewer’s device, internet speed, and DRM compliance. TVs, 4K‑capable streaming...
U.S. News Sues OpenAI, Adding to the Publisher AI Copyright Wave
U.S. News & World Report has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in the Southern District of New York, alleging the AI developer used the publisher’s articles without permission to train its models and generate competing outputs. The case joins a...
Bots Replace Shortwave: Chinese Propaganda Misleads West
The Soviets and the Democratic West used to spend untold amounts of money to build shortwave radio stations along enemy borders to blast propaganda. We used to drop leaflets out of planes. Now China can just set up millions of social...
Lightricks Launches AI Video HDR Generation
FINALLY: Lightricks just did the unthinkable. They just shipped HDR generation for AI video. Highlights hold. Shadows breathe. Footage finally grades. Resolution was never the problem. Dynamic range was. https://t.co/SY23Fy6zeS
Hold My Remote: Deadline’s Contenders Television Kicks Off Two-Day Small-Screen Extravaganza
Deadline’s Contenders Television event launched a two‑day, live showcase at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles, featuring 29 shows from major networks and streaming platforms. The lineup blends returning award‑winning series like Saturday Night Live and Abbott Elementary with fresh...
C-SPAN2 Replays Past Presidents, Highlighting Stark Contrast
C-SPAN2 is brilliantly playing prior presidential addresses at the WHCD. Oh, the contrast will be extreme.
Future-Proof Your YouTube Channel Against Market Shifts
Question for you to ask yourself. Could your YouTube channel withstand a marketshift? What could you do to make sure it could?
How Securing Downloadable Content Works: Best Practices
Digital product sales surpassed $124 billion in 2025 and are forecast to reach $157 billion in 2026, underscoring the sector’s rapid expansion. However, the ease of copying makes these assets vulnerable to piracy, which not only erodes revenue but also exposes customers...
Hacks Leads Emmy Comedy Race, Shrinking, Abbott Elementary Close
#Emmys Predictions: Best Comedy Series (Updated April 25, 2026) #Hacks out front followed closely by #Shrinking and #AbbottElementary https://t.co/bayY5ZZn34 via @variety https://t.co/eEzdOGIqlt
Spotify's 20th Anniversary Sparks Talk on Future Innovations
As Spotify celebrates its 20th anniversary, I spoke with Sten Garmark about the platform's exciting future developments. https://t.co/Pt6V3ZVWud
Donnie Wahlberg Offered CBS “50% Of My Paycheck” To Film ‘Boston Blue’ Entirely In Boston
Donnie Wahlberg told CBS he would give back 50% of his paycheck if the CBS police drama Boston Blue could be filmed entirely in Boston. CBS balked, citing the city’s high production costs and confirmed the series will continue shooting primarily...
Relevant Ads Benefit Advertisers, Users, and Meta Alike
Advertiser, users, and Meta alllll win when the most relevant ads are served to the most relevant users.
Cost Caps Not Spending? There's Likely a Reason
A lot of brands and agencies make this mistake. If cost caps aren’t spending - it’s probably for a good reason.
Ronnie O’Sullivan v John Higgins Live Stream, Start Time, TV Channel, Where to Watch
Ronnie O’Sullivan and John Higgins will meet in a last‑16 showdown at the World Snooker Championship on 25 April 2026, with the match kicking off at 19:00 BST. The clash will be aired live in the UK on BBC, TNT Sports and internationally...
COAI DigiCom Summit Calls for AI‑Led Networks and Tougher Anti‑Fraud Measures in India
At the COAI DigiCom Summit 2026, regulators and industry leaders pressed for AI‑led telecom networks, a hybrid fiber‑and‑FWA broadband model and tighter anti‑fraud systems. The push comes as fixed‑line subscriptions reach 63 million (about 20% of households) and India eyes a...
Why ‘White Lotus’ Picked France After an Encounter With a Cannes Waiter; Season 4 Set to Explore Fame and Art
HBO’s anthology series *The White Lotus* will film its fourth season in France after a serendipitous encounter with a stereotypical French waiter in Cannes sparked the idea. Creator Mike White plans to examine the loneliness of artists and the corrosive...
YouTube Launches Free Deep‑Fake Detection Tool for Hollywood Celebrities
YouTube is extending its free likeness‑protection service to Hollywood actors and musicians, letting them scan for AI‑generated deepfakes and request takedowns. The move follows the platform’s earlier rollout to journalists and political candidates and comes amid rising concerns over synthetic...
"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" Season Four Premieres July 23 on Paramount+
Paramount+ will launch the fourth season of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" on July 23, 2026, rolling out ten episodes weekly through September 24. The official teaser was unveiled at CCXP Mexico by lead cast members, generating buzz among a...
NYT Editor Laughs as Extremist Defends Murder
New York Times editor giggles while interviewing a person who said “America deserved 9/11” and is giddy throughout interview where he justifies the murder of Brian Thompson—who was shot in the back on a New York City street—and many other...