Sean Murphy Retires From the Globe, Ending a Family Connection of More than 60 Years
Sean P. Murphy, a Boston Globe reporter since 1987, announced his retirement, concluding more than six decades of family service at the newspaper—his father Jeremiah V. Murphy began reporting there in 1961. Murphy’s most visible role was as the consumer‑advocate columnist for “The Fine Print,” a popular feature that has returned over $1 million to mistreated consumers. He also taught media law at Suffolk University and earned a law degree himself. His departure marks the loss of a versatile journalist and mentor.
CBS Announces Season Finale Airdates for 2025-2026
CBS announced the full slate of season‑finale air dates for its 2025‑2026 broadcast season, covering primetime comedies, dramas and unscripted series. The schedule runs from April 23 through May 27, 2026, featuring high‑profile finales such as NCIS (23rd season), 60...
NBC Sports Delivers Largest MLB Opening Day Audience on Record for Multi-Game Presentation
NBC Sports and Peacock delivered the largest MLB Opening Day audience for a multi‑game broadcast, averaging 2.7 million viewers across both networks. The primetime Diamondbacks‑Dodgers matchup attracted 3.2 million viewers, the most‑watched Opening Day primetime game since 2017, while the Pirates‑Mets afternoon...
The Myth of the Unwanted Internet
The article argues that today’s internet is the result of market‑driven trust solutions, not a failed, government‑mandated design. It chronicles how entrepreneurs introduced SSL, eBay’s rating system, PayPal, CAPTCHA and Cloudflare tools to fill gaps in online security and reputation....
Why Pre-Sales Determines How Well Revenue Will Scale
Advertising pre‑sales is a hidden bottleneck that determines how quickly and reliably revenue converts. Manual coordination across CRM systems, spreadsheets and email creates a structural tax on revenue capacity, leading to frequent pricing errors and proposal rework. A survey of...
Addendums; Tenebrism; "Going a Journey"
The newsletter highlights the paperback release of John Ganz’s *When the Clock Broke*, now widely available in the U.S., U.K., and Commonwealth markets. It promotes the author’s film podcast with Jamelle Bouie and announces an upcoming “Dark Enlightenment” discussion at...
News They Don't Want You to See
Dave Bondy's "Keeping it Real" newsletter posted a teaser on March 30, 2026, but the full article is locked behind a paid subscription. The notice offers a seven‑day free trial to new readers, encouraging them to subscribe for unrestricted access....
LIVE with Mia Silverio: The Science of Storytelling
Mia Silverio, the head of research behind Scott Galloway’s most compelling presentations, will host a live masterclass titled “The Science of Storytelling” on March 31 at 1:30 p.m. ET. The session is exclusive to Prof G+ subscribers and promises to blend neuroscience‑backed...
BET Launches the Creator Studio with "The Jason Lee Show" To Premiere April 8 as Flagship Series From New Digital-First...
BET announced the Creator Studio, a digital‑first hub for Black creators, launching with the flagship series The Jason Lee Show on April 8 across BET.com and YouTube. The studio consolidates production, distribution and brand support, offering podcasts, short‑form videos and social‑first...
FOX Sports and The Workshop Content Studios Announce New Original College Basketball Documentary "March in the Garden" Premiering April 1...
FOX Sports and The Workshop Content Studios announced "March in the Garden," a new original college‑basketball documentary premiering on FS1 on April 1 at 6:30 PM ET. The film offers an all‑access look at the 2026 Big East tournament at Madison Square Garden, featuring...
Video: HBO Releases Second Trailer for Season Three of the HBO Original Drama Series "Euphoria," Debuting April 12
HBO unveiled the second trailer for the third season of its breakout drama Euphoria, confirming a Sunday, April 12 premiere with weekly episodes on HBO and streaming on HBO Max. The season returns Emmy‑winner Zendaya and adds high‑profile guest talent...
Editorial Shift at Resilience
Long‑time editors Kristin Sponsler and Simone Osborn are leaving Resilience after steering the site from 2008 to 2026, overseeing two major redesigns and sustaining growth while many peers folded. Their departure marks the end of a formative era for the Post...
Consumer Reports’ Membership Model Shields Revenue as Traffic Declines
Consumer Reports, the 90‑year‑old nonprofit testing products, now earns about 70% of its revenue from more than 4 million paying members, insulating it from the double‑digit traffic drops—up to 30% in the past 18 months—driven by search changes and GenAI. The...
REPLAY - Substack 0-$10k
Claire Venus, a Substack veteran, hosted a replay class on monetising newsletters, outlining four core models: paid newsletters, membership communities, live‑community experiences, and patron‑support. She shared her own pricing—about $27 per month for a membership—and emphasized mapping subscriber values over...
TAICCA Renews MOU with Series Mania, While “Serial Bridges Asia” Scales Up as a Cross-Regional Platform
Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) renewed its memorandum of understanding with Europe’s Series Mania at the Series Mania Forum, reinforcing Taiwan‑Europe collaboration. TAICCA also expanded its Serial Bridges Asia program by adding Thailand’s Creative Economy Agency, turning it into a...
Tomb Raider Pauses Production Following Sophie Turner’s “Minor Injury”
The upcoming "Tomb Raider" television series has temporarily halted production after lead actress Sophie Turner suffered a minor injury on set. Executives described the pause as a precautionary measure, allowing Turner time to recover before filming resumes. No specific timeline...
Substack Live with Legal Journalist Jesse Wegman
The Brennan Center is hosting a Substack Live session with legal journalist Jesse Wegman, a senior fellow who spent 12 years on the New York Times editorial board covering the Supreme Court, law, and democracy. Wegman, author of "Let The...
Tracker - The Field Trip - Review: A Parent’s Worst Nightmare
The Tracker episode “The Field Trip” follows a routine museum outing that turns into a child abduction, delivering a quietly unsettling narrative that feels alarmingly real. Lead investigator Colter Shaw relies on meticulous observation rather than police assumptions, piecing together...
Billionaires Are Buying Up American Media and Killing the Truth
A wave of billionaire investors, led by Larry and David Ellison, is poised to take control of Warner Bros. Discovery and CNN, while also influencing CBS News through Bari Weiss. Leaked discussions suggest direct involvement of political figures in shaping...
Jannik Sinner v Jiri Lehecka Live Stream, Watch Miami Open Final on TV Channel
The 2026 Miami Open final features Italy’s Jannik Sinner versus Czech Jiri Lehecka at Hard Rock Stadium. Sinner arrives on a 32‑set Masters 1000 winning streak after capturing Indian Wells, aiming to reclaim the Miami title he missed last year. Lehecka, the...
Netflix Reportedly Offered Make-Goods During MLB Broadcast After Falling Short in NFL Christmas Key Demos
Netflix’s NFL Christmas Day games attracted 27.5 million viewers for the Lions‑Vikings matchup and 19.9 million for the Cowboys‑Commanders, but the streamer fell about 18 % short of its promised 18‑54 demographic ratings. To honor advertiser contracts, Netflix provided make‑good spots during the...
Tracker: Season Four: Chris Lee Promoted to CBS Series Regular
Chris Lee has been elevated to series regular on CBS’s Tracker for the remainder of season three, positioning him to likely appear in season four. The promotion follows his introduction last season as Bobby’s cousin who stayed on to aid Colter...
Vancouver Reporter Says Canucks Revoked Press Credentials and Removed Him From Game Following Story About Ownership
Vancouver Canucks removed Daily Hive reporter Trevor Beggs from the arena and revoked his press credential after he published a story linking the Aquilini family’s vineyard to a U.S. federal indictment over alleged visa fraud. The article, which detailed Harvest...
Poser: 17 Casting Additions Revealed for Thriller Drama About Toxic Female Friendship
Netflix’s upcoming thriller drama Poser has expanded its ensemble with 17 new cast members, joining previously announced leads Daisy Jelley, Sadie Stanley and Annie Murphy. Production has kicked off in Los Angeles, signaling a sizable investment in the series. The...
Google Tests AI-Rewritten News Headlines in Search without Notifying Publishers, Drawing Industry Backlash
Google is piloting an AI feature that automatically rewrites news article headlines in Search results, doing so without informing or obtaining consent from publishers. Media executives argue the practice could produce inaccurate or misleading headlines that remain attributed to the...
NBC PUSHES OUT PETER ALEXANDER — THIS WASN’T HIS CHOICE
Peter Alexander, a longtime NBC anchor, was forced out after more than a decade, despite publicly citing family reasons. Insiders say NBC chose not to renew his contract as the network pivots toward a younger, more tabloid‑style, personality‑driven lineup. The...
NO KINGS DAY 3 - JIM, DON LEMON & JOY REID
Jim Acosta posted a thank‑you note to viewers of his recent live video featuring Don Lemon and Joy Reid, and invited followers to his next broadcast on Substack’s platform. The post includes a promotional image and a direct link to...
Debbie Dupes Dallas: Porn Legends Clone Themselves With AI To Keep Raking It In Long After Retiring
British startup OhChat is licensing AI‑generated clones of veteran adult performers such as Lisa Ann, Cherie DeVille and Georgia Koneva, letting fans pay for custom, on‑demand sexual content. The platform charges Lisa Ann $30 a month for access to her...
Clayton Kershaw’s Next NBC Appearance Won’t Come Until August
Former Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw made his NBC broadcasting debut on Opening Day, providing live pitcher analysis alongside Adam Ottavino. He announced his next on‑air appearance won’t occur until August, as he also assumes a fluid special‑assistant role...
Lion Forge Entertainment Announces Premiere Date for Second "Iyanu" Animated Movie
Lion Forge Entertainment announced that its second Iyanu feature, Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes, will debut on Cartoon Network on July 11, 2026, with a streaming release on HBO Max the following day. The animated prequel expands the Nigerian‑inspired...
An American Influencer Has Achieved the Impossible By Uniting Europe in Defense of Ryanair After Viral Video Backfires
Boston‑based influencer Joleen Weiss posted a two‑minute TikTok after Ryanair staff in Porto removed her from a flight, claiming she missed check‑in and insulted gate agents. The video quickly hit 1.4 million views, prompting a wave of European users defending Ryanair’s...
Apple Music Has Never Been This Far Ahead of Spotify
Apple Music’s iOS 26.4 update introduces Playlist Playground, Concerts, and a full‑screen themed UI, closing the discovery gap with Spotify. The service now delivers Hi‑Res lossless (24‑bit/192 kHz) and Dolby Atmos audio, while Spotify’s lossless tops out at 24‑bit/44.1 kHz and lacks spatial...
"GB News Is Essentially Reform TV"
GB News, launched in 2021, operates as a de facto mouthpiece for the UK Reform Party, with funding from billionaire owners who have lost over £100 million (≈$127 million) on the venture. The channel pays Nigel Farage £585,000 (≈$743 000), a sum critics...
DMV: Cancelled; No Season Two Renewal for CBS Sitcom
CBS announced the cancellation of the single‑camera sitcom DMV after its 20‑episode first season, which is currently airing. The series posted a modest 0.24 rating in the 18‑49 demographic and attracted roughly 3.02 million viewers, making it one of the network’s...
Watson: Cancelled; Morris Chestnut Series Not Returning to CBS for 2026-27
CBS announced the cancellation of the medical‑mystery drama "Watson" after its second season, meaning the series will not return for a 2026‑27 season. The show, starring Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, is currently airing its 20‑episode second season. Season...
Chicago Med: Season 12 Renewal; NBC Hospital Drama Returning for 2026-27
NBC has officially renewed Chicago Med for a twelfth season, slated for the 2026‑27 broadcast year. The eleventh season, which wraps on May 13, delivered a 0.34 rating in the 18‑49 demo and attracted 5.57 million viewers, making it the network’s top‑rated...
Chicago PD: Season 14; 2026-27 Renewal Announced for NBC Police Drama Series
NBC has officially renewed the police drama Chicago PD for a 14th season, set to air in the 2026‑27 television year. The current 13th season, comprising 21 episodes, will conclude on May 13. The series, which follows the Chicago Police Department’s elite...
Business Insider’s Subscriber Spiral
Business Insider ended 2022 with roughly 185,000 paid subscribers and has since invested heavily in its subscription model. In November 2023, Barbara Peng was promoted to chief executive, and in September 2024 she recruited Jamie Heller from The Wall Street...
CBS BOSSES UNFAZED BY RATINGS DROP — INSIDERS SAY IT’S NO LONGER ABOUT VIEWERS
CBS Evening News has fallen to about 3.8 million viewers, trailing ABC and NBC, yet its billionaire owners remain untroubled. Insiders say the network has shifted focus from the ratings race to building political influence in Washington, especially under editor Bari...
Wednesday TV Ratings: Fear Factor: House of Fear, Chicago Med, Hollywood Squares, Abbott Elementary, Police 24/7
The March 25, 2026 Wednesday ratings roundup shows how new episodes of Fear Factor: House of Fear, Chicago Med, Hollywood Squares, Abbott Elementary and Police 24/7 performed across broadcast and cable. Each program’s rating is presented as a percentage change versus its previous...
Video: "Dandelion" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Netflix is launching "Dandelion," an original Japanese series that streams globally on April 16, 2026. The show adapts Hideaki Sorachi’s debut work, known for the popular manga "Gintama," and follows the 21st Division’s Dandelion Clan as they guide restless spirits...
Tim Miller and Joy Reid
Jim Acosta hosted a live video on March 27, 2026 featuring Tim Miller, Joy‑Ann Reid, Jane Fonda and Joan Baez to discuss the importance of protecting the First Amendment. The conversation highlighted recent legal challenges to free‑speech protections and the role of journalists and...
Friday Send: The Wardrobe Edition
Louis Cheslaw, longtime fashion writer and WITI collaborator, is launching a new Substack publication called Wardrobe. The newsletter will deliver menswear insights every few days, drawing on his decade‑long industry relationships and on‑the‑ground reporting trips to Paris, London, New York,...
Surprise Substack Live with PBS NewsHour's Geoff Bennett
Joyce Vance announced a surprise Substack Live session featuring PBS NewsHour co‑anchor Geoff Bennett, scheduled for Friday at 2:30 p.m. ET. The live stream invites readers to submit questions, fostering real‑time dialogue with a prominent journalist. Vance emphasizes Bennett’s dedication to...
The Evolution of the "Second Screen": What Audiences Are Doing While Watching TV
Television viewing has shifted from single‑screen focus to pervasive dual‑screen multitasking, with audiences routinely pairing smartphones or tablets with their shows. This habit fuels a parallel digital economy, as mobile gambling, gaming and social media thrive during commercial breaks and...
An Unexpected Laboratory: How Pennsylvania Is Testing the Future of Journalism
Pennsylvania’s local news ecosystem is in turmoil as legacy papers like the Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette and The Derrick face shutdowns, prompting a wave of experimental models. Community groups, nonprofits, and membership programs have stepped in to keep coverage alive, while universities...
The Council of Europe Adopts Landmark Convention on Series Co-Production - Industry / Market - Europe
The Council of Europe adopted a convention on co‑production of audiovisual series, the first international framework dedicated to independent series co‑production. Nine countries—France, Georgia, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Poland and Portugal—signed the agreement at the Séries Mania Forum. The...
A Different World: New and Returning Actors Revealed for Netflix Sequel Series
Netflix announced additional cast members for its upcoming "A Different World" sequel, confirming the return of original stars Dawnn Lewis and Glynn Turman alongside newcomers Tichina Arnold, Joshua Suiter, and Raven Goodwin. The series will follow the youngest daughter of...
Digital Engagement's Fat Tail Risk?
Meta was hit this week with two high‑profile lawsuits—one in Los Angeles over algorithmic addiction and another in New Mexico over child sexual exploitation—resulting in $375 million in civil penalties and $6 million in damages, respectively. The penalties are modest compared with...
90 Day Fiancé: Season 12; TLC Unveils Premiere Date, Cast & Trailer for Reality Series
TLC announced that the twelfth season of 90 Day Fiancé will debut on Sunday, May 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The new installment introduces eight fresh couples navigating K‑1 visa hurdles, cultural differences, and personal quirks. Highlights include a high‑powered bridal executive falling...