Instagram Adds Comment Editing
Instagram announced a new comment‑editing feature that lets users revise their replies within a 15‑minute window. The edit option appears beneath each comment and can be used unlimited times during that period, with an "edited" label shown but no version history. Only text can be changed; images remain untouched. The functionality is being rolled out globally to all Instagram accounts.
THE HOUSEMAID Author Freida McFadden’s Identity Revealed
The article highlights three major publishing trends: Nigerian Muslim women are circumventing strict censorship by sharing erotica in women‑only WhatsApp groups; bestselling thriller author Freida McFadden’s true identity was uncovered as Dr. Sara Cohen, a brain‑disorder specialist who uses a wig and...
Cord Cutting Today – Roku Expands Instant Resume, Another TV App Shuts Down & YouTube TV Hides a Key Feature
Roku announced it will extend its Instant Resume feature to additional streaming services, letting viewers pick up shows and movies where they left off on Roku TVs and players. Fox is pulling its sports app from Roku, Fire TV, Google...
Amazon Passes Masters Test During Debut
Amazon’s Prime Video made its live‑sports debut by exclusively streaming the first round of the Masters on Thursday, using CBS’s production crew and talent. The broadcast featured the standard CBS commentary team with Amazon’s branding limited to a logo overlay...
Issa Rae’s Production Company Jumps Into Micro-Dramas. Here’s What to Expect From the Hoorae-TikTok Deal
Issa Rae’s Hoorae Media has teamed with TikTok to launch the micro‑drama series *Screen Time* on the platform’s PineDrama app, marking Rae’s return to short‑form digital storytelling. The partnership includes a slate of additional vertical dramas, positioning TikTok as a...
RAIN Notes: April 9
AdsWizz is hosting a webinar on April 23 titled “Scaling Podcast Advertising: Unlocking Growth with Context and Confidence,” aimed at helping advertisers break through scale ceilings caused by over‑filtering and brand‑safety constraints. The session will cover where scale is lost, episode‑level...
Error-Free Instagram Comments Are Here: Here's How to Edit Yours
Instagram announced a new comment‑editing feature that lets users correct typos or replace emojis within 15 minutes of posting. Users can make unlimited edits during that window, and an "edited" tag appears without showing version history. The tool works on...
DigitalGlue Challenges AI Fatigue at NAB Show 2026 with Creative.Space Platform
DigitalGlue unveiled its creative.space platform at NAB Show 2026, debuting the AI‑driven creative.space Intelligence (CSI) in beta while making the creative.space Storage solution generally available. The unified operating system merges storage, collaboration and AI insight to replace fragmented video‑production tool...
Can Newspapers Be Saved? One Billionaire Thinks He Can Do Just That
Billionaire David Hoffmann has amassed control of 131 U.S. newspaper titles, directly owning 42 and holding a 53% stake in Lee Enterprises. Since 2022, every paper he acquired outright has become profitable, a rare feat amid a sector where 40%...
Portland Fire+ Streaming Platform Launches
Portland’s new WNBA franchise has launched Portland Fire+, a direct‑to‑consumer streaming service priced at $5.99 per month or $59.99 annually. The platform, built with Kiswe’s streaming technology and featuring live game broadcasts by Chime, offers original series, player features, and...
YouTube Tests New Premium Feature that Automatically Speeds up Videos to Save Viewers Time
YouTube is piloting an "auto speed" feature that dynamically adjusts playback rates for Premium subscribers, aiming to keep content clear while speeding up longer videos. Users must enable the experiment in Settings under "Try experimental new features". The rollout coincides...
Seven Kicks Off Live AUS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS Coverage Today
Seven Network launched live, free-to-air coverage of the Australian Athletics Championships at Sydney Olympic Park, streaming on Seven and 7plus Sport. The three‑day meet crowns national champions and doubles as a selection trial for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. A...
Instagram Comments Can Now Be Edited (Within 15 Minutes)
Meta has rolled out a new feature that lets users edit Instagram comments for up to 15 minutes after posting. The edit function mirrors the direct‑message editing tool introduced earlier this year and can be used repeatedly within the time...
Ricki-Lee Talks Idol Return and Radio Grind on BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
Better Homes and Gardens aired a special episode featuring Australian pop star Ricki‑Lee Coulter, who discussed her upcoming return to Australian Idol and the demands of her radio hosting duties. The interview highlighted her two‑decade journey from Idol contestant to...
Patreon Podcast Revenue Up, New Spotify Video Controls, & More
Patreon reported a 33% year‑over‑year revenue increase to $629 million, driven by 7.6 million paid podcast memberships across 47,000 creators. American Public Media and Streamguys launched the Inform Media Network, a private marketplace delivering 55 million+ monthly impressions for public‑media podcasts and livestreams....
CBS Reveals Finale Spoilers For 19 Shows — Plus, Jensen Ackles' Tracker Return Confirmed
CBS announced the finale schedule for 19 shows spanning April 23 to May 24, marking the close of its 2025‑26 season. The lineup includes the end of long‑running series like The Neighborhood after eight seasons and the cancellation of DMV and Watson....
Nine Launches BBC News Channel on 9NOW to Boost Live News Offering
Nine Entertainment has added the 24‑hour BBC News channel to its free streaming service 9Now, expanding the platform’s live‑news portfolio. The move builds on a suite of BBC FAST channels launched in late 2024, including BBC Comedy and Top Gear. Executives...
Orbán’s Government Accuses Facebook of Undermining His Reelection Campaign
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government alleges that Facebook’s algorithm favors rival Péter Magyar, who leads in polls ahead of the April 14 election. Data from a Telex tally shows Magyar’s 287 March posts generated 14.1 million interactions, nearly double Orbán’s...
Netflix Adds Three Jackbox Games to Its TV App
Netflix has added three popular Jackbox titles—Fibbage 4, Quiplash 3 and Drawful 2—to its TV app, making them free for all subscribers. The games support up to eight players, turning any living‑room TV into a party hub. This addition builds on Netflix’s recent...
Conductor Partners With Acquia to Focus on AI Content Optimization
Conductor has entered a partnership with Acquia to embed its AI‑powered Creator and optimization tools directly into Acquia’s digital experience platform. The integration allows enterprise marketers to research, draft, and refine content within the Acquia CMS, leveraging real‑time AI insights...
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Hacks’ Season 5 On HBO Max, Where A Lawsuit Keeps Deborah In The Spotlight As...
HBO Max confirms *Hacks* Season 5 as the series’ final chapter, streaming April 9, 2026. The episode opens with Deborah Vance confronting a false death rumor, then pivots to her plan to sell out Madison Square Garden while battling a network lawsuit. The...
Logies Rule Change Expands Gold, Hall of Fame Nominations
The Logie Awards have introduced a rule change allowing TV Week to submit its own nominations for the Gold Logie and Hall of Fame, alongside traditional broadcaster entries. Each broadcaster, including streaming platforms, can now put forward up to four candidates...
Can the Trade Desk Remain ‘King’ of the Open Web?
The Trade Desk, the world’s largest independent DSP, posted 19% YoY revenue growth in Q4 2025, buoyed by AI‑driven product upgrades like Kokai and Audience Unlimited. Founder‑CEO Jeff Green bought $150 million of stock to underscore confidence, while the firm deepened joint‑business...
Storyblok JoyConf Mainz 2026
Storyblok’s JoyConf 2026 will take place October 28‑29 in Mainz, Germany, gathering developers, marketers and digital innovators to explore AI‑driven content strategy. The two‑day conference will be held at the Rheingoldhalle near Frankfurt Airport and is open to senior leaders seeking...
Did Abbott Elementary Just Break Up Janine And Gregory? Quinta Brunson Details The Fallout From That Big Fight
Abbott Elementary’s Janine and Gregory clash over a vacation plan, turning a simple disagreement about flying to the Outer Banks versus driving into a heated debate about money. Janine unilaterally purchases plane tickets, prompting Gregory to call her “cheap” and label...
How Is Euphoria Season 3 Handling Fezco?
Euphoria’s third season tackles the loss of actor Angus Cloud by keeping his character Fezco alive in the narrative. Creator Sam Levinson says the arc honors Cloud and explores hope amid darkness. Fez, now serving a 30‑year sentence, appears through phone...
DOJ Launches Probe Into NFL over Media Rights Packages and Antitrust Concerns
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an antitrust investigation into the NFL over its media‑rights distribution, citing concerns that the league’s model may limit competition and drive up consumer costs. The probe arrives as the NFL prepares to renegotiate...
Check Out Our NEW Product Submission Form For 2026
Facility Executive Magazine introduced a new Product Submission Form to simplify how manufacturers and suppliers propose products for editorial coverage. The online portal standardizes required information, including press releases and high‑resolution images, and targets products released within the last year...
Labrinth Not Involved in New Season of ‘Euphoria’
Labrinth, the British singer‑songwriter who defined Euphoria’s early sound, will not contribute to Season 3, with Oscar‑winner Hans Zimmer taking sole composer credit. Zimmer is delivering a Western‑inspired orchestral score that matches creator Sam Levinson’s vision of a more cinematic, adult‑focused narrative....
Gemma Collins Clashes with Sinitta over Previous Theatre Role as Tensions Rise on I’m A Celeb
Gemma Collins returns to "I’m A Celebrity… South Africa" seeking redemption after quitting the Australian edition in 2022. In the latest episode she clashes with pop star Sinitta, who questions Collins’ credibility over a withdrawn role as Mama Morton in...
Emma Roberts Teases ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Return: ‘Surprise, Bitch’ | Video
American Horror Story announced that Emma Roberts will reprise her role as Madison Montgomery in Season 13, marking the witch’s return after multiple exits. The official AHS Instagram also revealed the return of Sarah Paulson’s Cordelia Goode and a first‑day look at...
76 Years Ago Today: Bob Hope’s First TV Appearance on “Star-Spangled Review”
On April 9, 1950 Bob Hope made his national television debut hosting NBC’s 90‑minute Easter special “Star‑Spangled Review.” The patriotic variety show, sponsored by Frigidaire, aired from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and earned strong ratings, convincing Hope to pursue further TV work. His...
The Quiet Backbone of AI: Taxonomies in an Agentic World
The IAB Tech Lab’s Agentic Ad Management Protocols (AAMP) introduce taxonomy guardrails to solve the “agentic advertising problem,” where autonomous AI agents misinterpret natural‑language briefs. By swapping ambiguous text for deterministic taxonomy IDs—covering content, ad products, and audience—the framework ensures...
More than 1,300 Newsrooms Participate in the First “Local News Day”
On April 9, the inaugural Local News Day attracted more than 1,300 local newsrooms, roughly 200 partners and 15 sponsors. The one‑day campaign asks readers to sign up for newsletters, tune in to local radio and subscribe to any local...
‘Morning Joe’ Asks Where Republicans Have Been Amid Trump’s Iran War Threats: ‘Do You Even Exist?’ | Video
Morning Joe host Mika Brzezinski publicly rebuked Republican lawmakers for their silence after President Trump threatened on Truth Social that a "whole civilization" would die in Iran. The incendiary post, which called for the decimation of a civilization, was condemned...
The Trump Administration Is Setting Its Sights on TV’s Most Valuable Programming
The DOJ and FCC have opened investigations into the NFL’s broadcast agreements, questioning whether the league’s anticompetitive practices violate the Sports Broadcasting Act. The probes come as the NFL renegotiates its TV contracts, seeking higher rights fees from traditional broadcasters...
Google News Now Prominently Featuring Polymarket Bets
Google News has begun surfacing Polymarket prediction‑market bets alongside traditional headlines, often in the personalized “For you” feed and even as top results. The change follows a November partnership that lets Google pull Polymarket data into its finance products, suggesting...
WunderKIND Ads Partners with Attain
WunderKIND Ads and Attain announced a partnership to launch a commerce data solution that injects live, permissioned purchase information into digital advertising. The offering blends Attain’s verified transaction data with WunderKIND’s ad inventory, enabling precision segmentation, spend‑triggered activation, and real‑time...
NIQ Partners with Adsquare
NIQ has teamed up with Adsquare to embed its GeoPurchase audience segments into Adsquare’s location‑intelligence platform, covering Europe, Canada and the United States. The partnership lets advertisers activate anonymized, purchase‑based segments across programmatic, cross‑screen and digital out‑of‑home (DOOH) campaigns. Marketers...
The Boys Season 5 Parodies DC's Teen Titans With A Takedown Of Influencer Culture
Amazon Prime’s “The Boys” season 5 episode “Teenage Kix” lampoons DC’s Teen Titans by turning the team into TikTok‑obsessed influencers. The four members—Jetstreak, Sheline, Countess Crow and Rock Hard—sport costumes plastered with brand stickers and earn roughly $50,000 per pulse from sponsorships. The episode...
Netflix's 'Most-Viewed' Series Wednesday Announces Exciting New Guest Stars for Season 3
Netflix confirmed three high‑profile guest stars for Wednesday season 3: Lena Headey, Andrew McCarthy and James Lance. They join returning talent such as Jenna Ortega, Eva Green, Winona Ryder and others, with Green set to portray Wednesday’s aunt Ophelia Frump. Season 1 remains Netflix’s most‑watched English‑language series, and the...
‘Ghosts’ Star Utkarsh Ambudkar Reveals the One Thing He Forgot to Do for His Directorial Debut
Utkarsh Ambudkar, known for playing Jay Arondekar on CBS's "Ghosts," made his directorial debut with Season 5, Episode 15, "Michael Jackson Goes to HR." He admitted he forgot to learn his own lines, forcing him to improvise on set. Inspired by co‑star...
Harmonic To Showcase Newly Enhanced Hybrid Streaming Solutions At 2026 NAB Show
Harmonic will demonstrate its newly enhanced hybrid streaming solutions at the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas, featuring Model Context Protocol (MCP) support for AI-driven operations. The platform runs on Red Hat OpenShift, using containerized microservices to deliver broadcast and...
NEWstalgia: How the Return of the NBA on NBC Was Driven by a Bold and ‘Ownable’ Graphics Package
After a 20‑year hiatus, NBC Sports relaunched its NBA broadcast under an 11‑year deal, debuting a graphics package dubbed “NEWstalgia.” The system fuses 1990s visual DNA with modern motion and flat‑color design, delivering a medallion‑based scorebug with over 120 team‑specific...
Exhibitor Viewpoint: OBSBOT at NAB Show 2026
OBSBOT, the AI‑camera specialist, is headlining the 2026 NAB Show with its flagship Tail 2 4K live‑production camera and a preview of the upcoming Talent 2 all‑in‑one production system. The company will demonstrate a hands‑on podcast studio, a green‑screen zone for virtual...
I Use ChatGPT's New Tubi App to Find Free Movies and TV Shows to Watch - Here's How
ChatGPT has added Tubi TV as a native app, enabling users to locate movies and TV shows through conversational prompts. The integration is available to all ChatGPT users, regardless of subscription tier, and taps Tubi’s catalog of more than 300,000...
Great American Family Selects CTS For Channel Origination, Playout, Transmission
Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS) announced a multi‑year agreement with Great American Media to provide end‑to‑end channel origination, playout and transmission services for the Great American Family network. The partnership will run the linear channels Great American Family East, West and...
Google Ads Drops Display and Video Planning From Performance Planner
Google Ads has removed Display and Video campaign planning from its Performance Planner, ending support for impression‑share based forecasts. The change also eliminates metrics such as impression share, top impression share, and absolute top impression share from the tool. Advertisers...
Frank Oz Returns to Puppetry with Judge Boing Boing Shorts
Frank Oz, the legendary puppeteer behind Bert, Grover and Fozzie Bear, has returned to hands‑on puppetry after more than a decade by co‑creating the YouTube short series "Judge Boing Boing." The parody courtroom sketches feature a clueless puppet judge and...
Bill Ackman Tries to Make Music and Money Mix with €55bn Universal Bid
Activist investor Bill Ackman is spearheading a €55 billion (≈$59 billion) takeover bid for Universal Music Group, the world’s largest recorded‑music company. The consortium, backed by private‑equity firms and sovereign wealth funds, argues the deal will unlock value by pairing Universal’s catalog...