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 with the Dodgers that won’t involve on‑field coaching. Kershaw retired after the 2025 season, capping his career with a third World Series ring and a brief stint in the World Baseball Classic. NBC is building its MLB studio lineup around former players, with Kershaw headlining the new "Inside the Pitch" segment.
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...
Interview: Veronika Janatková • Programme Director, East Doc Platform - “In a Lot of the Countries that We Represent, There...
Veronika Janatková, newly appointed programme director of the Institute of Documentary Film’s East Doc Platform, oversaw the March 19‑25 market in Prague, selecting 14 projects from nearly 300 applications. The event highlighted a shift toward documentaries that explore fragility and...
The Unsung: Why Songwriters Still Live in the Shadows of Streaming
The streaming era has pushed songwriter credits into obscurity, as digital platforms often deliver incomplete metadata and listeners rarely seek out liner notes. Consequently, songwriters receive a disproportionately small share of streaming revenue compared with master owners. Independent publishers and...
Savannah Guthrie Sets Today Return for April 6 Amid Missing Mother Search
Today’s co‑anchor Savannah Guthrie will resume her duties on Monday, April 6, ending a two‑month absence. She stepped away in January to focus on locating her missing mother, a personal crisis that has drawn public attention. Hoda Kotb broke the news...
USA Sports Continues WNBA Push with Hall of Fame Additions
USA Sports, the Versant sports division spun off from NBCUniversal, is expanding its inaugural WNBA coverage by adding former players Tamika Catchings and Chamique Holdsclaw, both Hall of Famers, to its broadcast team. The network has assembled a 16‑person crew,...
CBS News Ratings Reportedly Its Lowest on Record
CBS News has reportedly recorded its lowest viewership numbers ever, according to recent ratings data. The decline follows the appointment of columnist Bari Weiss as head of the division, a move critics say has altered editorial tone. The ratings slump...
Wikipedia Bans AI-Generated Content
Wikipedia has officially banned the use of large language models, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, for creating substantive article content. The new policy limits AI to copy‑editing, formatting, and technical tasks, with full‑article translation as the only major exception....
We Represent The AI Guild
The Odd Lots podcast episode with David Shor and Byrne Hobart argues that AI will raise returns for a narrow class of workers who can be held accountable for machine output, prompting professions like accounting to form guild‑like barriers. Historical...
🌊 How Activists Control the Media’s Language
A former executive of a major U.S. news outlet revealed that activist groups, especially GLAAD, pressure media companies to adopt specific inclusive terminology, such as "gender‑affirming care" and "birthing people." The media complies to avoid accusations of transphobia or boycotts,...
EXCLUSIVE: KELLY RIPA QUIETLY FREEZES OUT HOWIE MANDEL AFTER AWKWARD ON-AIR CLASH
Howie Mandel pushed back on Kelly Ripa’s on‑air comments about his age, creating an awkward clash on "Live with Kelly and Mark." Insiders say Ripa was visibly upset and has quietly decided to exclude Mandel from future bookings. The source...
Mehdi Hasan
Mehdi Hasan, a prominent left‑wing journalist, sat down to dissect the U.S.‑led war on Iran, labeling it illegal, unjustified and self‑destructive. He argues the conflict is driven largely by Israel’s strategic influence over American policymakers rather than clear national interests....
Netflix Rounds Out Cast of "Kennedy" With Production Underway in London
Netflix announced the addition of thirteen new recurring actors to its upcoming drama series "Kennedy", based on Fredrik Logevall’s biography of the Kennedy family. Production is currently underway in London, with Michael Fassbender already on set as Joe Kennedy Sr....
FOX Sports Assembles Top-Tier Roster for 2026 Major League Baseball Regular Season Coverage
FOX Sports unveiled its 2026 Major League Baseball broadcast lineup, featuring Hall of Famers John Smoltz, Derek Jeter and David Ortiz alongside Emmy‑winning play‑by‑play talent Joe Davis. The network will begin coverage on March 28 with a day‑night doubleheader, supplementing...
"The Morning Show" News Incoming - Sean Hayes Joins the Cast of Season 5
Apple TV+ confirmed via its official Twitter account that Sean Hayes will join the cast of *The Morning Show* for its fifth season. The announcement, released on March 27, 2026, provided no specifics about Hayes’s character or plot direction. Hayes,...
Love Story May Finally End the Kennedy Myth / Buffy Rejection Should Benefit Sarah Michelle Gellar / CBS Has Three...
Ryan Murphy’s new series Love Story attempts to dismantle the long‑standing Kennedy myth, but critics dismiss it as a Wikipedia‑driven farce. The show’s controversial take could finally shift public perception of the Kennedy narrative. Meanwhile, the ongoing debate over the...
ESPN Original "Why Not Us: UMES Volleyball" To Premiere March 30
ESPN announced the next installment of its Why Not Us series, Why Not Us: UMES Volleyball, premiering on March 30 via the ESPN App. The documentary follows the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s newly created men’s volleyball team, the first...
Inside the Stream – Deloitte Streaming Data, CTV Commerce, Disney-OpenAI Ends
Deloitte’s latest Digital Media Trends report shows 68% of streamers are prioritizing ad‑supported SVOD plans while 61% say they would cancel a service if monthly fees rose by $5. Disney has scrapped its $1 billion investment in OpenAI after the AI...
Tuesday TV Ratings 3/24/26: Best Medicine and Doc Decline, NCIS Leads Scripted Programming, RJ Decker Continues to Narrowly Trail NCIS:...
Tuesday’s March 24, 2026 ratings show CBS’s NCIS leading scripted programming with a 0.35 rating and 5.55 million viewers. ABC’s RJ Decker trailed closely, drawing 3.11 million viewers, while the new NCIS: Sydney posted 2.63 million. Fox’s Best Medicine and Doc both slipped, registering 0.20 and 0.15...
Wikipedia Bans AI-Generated Content
On March 20, Wikipedia’s volunteer community voted 40‑2 to adopt a policy banning the use of large language models (LLMs) for creating or rewriting encyclopedia articles. The rule permits LLMs only for minor copy‑editing suggestions on an editor’s own text,...
2025-26 Season Ratings for New TV Shows (Week 26)
The 2025‑26 TV season reached week 26, revealing early live‑plus‑same‑day ratings for dozens of new network series. Networks such as ABC, CBS, The CW, FOX and NBC listed their fresh titles, but advertisers focus on demo ratings that capture younger,...
Tuesday TV Ratings: Doc, Will Trent, NCIS, NBA Basketball, WWE NXT
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 saw a full slate of new episodes across major network dramas, including Will Trent, Doc, and multiple NCIS spinoffs. Sports programming featured WWE NXT and an NBA matchup between the Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers. Ratings were reported using Fast...
NASA How-To Guide For Artemis Interviews
NASA’s Public Affairs Office released a how‑to guide for media interviewing the Artemis II crew, outlining vetted questions, a dedicated interview‑request portal, and a ban on political topics. The document standardizes the interview process to ensure consistent, technically accurate messaging as...
On the Air: A Jumbled MLB Debut for Netflix
Netflix’s first regular‑season MLB broadcast turned into a spectacle rather than a game recap, blending baseball commentary with celebrity cameos, WWE promos and comedy bits. Established voices like Matt Vasgersian, Hunter Pence and CC Sabathia anchored the telecast, but production...
Amaze Holdings Announces Creator Commerce Media Platform, Designed To Unlock Data-Driven Revenue Streams
Amaze Holdings launched a Creator Commerce Media Platform to monetize its first‑party commerce and audience data. Built on its new demand‑side platform, the service offers four high‑margin products—DSP audience segments, subscription data SaaS, data‑driven brand activation, and enterprise creator‑intelligence tools....
Tales From the Beat Episode 130: Competitive Paranoia
In episode 130 of *Tales from the Beat*, veteran journalist Ed Garsten revisits a 1986 CNN assignment where a senior editor forced him to replicate a New York Times story about the Tennessee‑Tombigbee Waterway. Garsten’s crew filmed in freezing December...
The Biggest Bundle?
The article traces how newspapers became dominant by bundling diverse content types—news, sports, lifestyle, and ads—leveraging continuous‑feed presses, the telegraph, and rail distribution. The internet later unbundled each component, precipitating a 45% drop in U.S. newspaper circulation and the loss...
The Needle: NBA Vs. MLB Tale of the Tape, Part III
The Needle column dissects NBA versus MLB television ratings, showing that when only exclusive national telecasts are considered, the NBA averages 2.7 million viewers and MLB 2.6 million – a razor‑thin gap. While MLB’s regional broadcasts inflate its daily audience, the NBA...
Creator Sports Network and the Savannah Bananas Are Defining Sport’s Next Rights Tier
Creator Sports Network (CSN) has secured an exclusive creator‑led streaming partnership with the Savannah Bananas, delivering four live Banana Ball Championship League games across YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, X and Facebook. The deal positions creator distribution as a distinct rights tier, separate...
Interview: Synnøve Hørsdal • Producer, Maipo Film - “Independent Productions Help to Foster Dialogue and Understanding Within Our Society” -...
Norwegian producer Synnøve Hørsdal of Maipo Film warns that Europe’s TV series market is entering a risk‑averse phase, with broadcasters favoring familiar IPs and longer funding cycles. She highlights the difficulty of securing public and co‑production financing, especially for higher‑budget...