Media News and Headlines
Media News and Headlines
Shark Tank India concluded its fifth season with a campus‑special episode, featuring 152 pitches and 73 startups securing funding. The sharks collectively committed Rs 94.88 crore, with Aman Gupta leading the pack by investing Rs 24.6 crore across 23 ventures. Namita Thapar and Anupam Mittal followed, each backing over 20 companies, while newer sharks such as Mohit Yadav and Kanika Tekriwal made modest but notable contributions. The season highlighted a diverse range of businesses, from food concepts to tech‑enabled services.
Roku has launched a two‑pack of official infrared remotes for Roku TVs priced at $12.99 on Amazon, delivering a per‑unit cost of roughly $6.50. The bundle targets users who need a low‑cost replacement, but the remotes work only with Roku...
YouTube TV has broadened its device ecosystem, now supporting hundreds of smart TVs and streaming players across major brands. The rollout includes Android TV, Google TV, Samsung, LG, Vizio, Hisense, Sharp, Sony, as well as Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV,...
Indian reality series "The 50" is set to conclude tonight with its grand finale streaming on Jio Hotstar at 9 pm and airing on Colors TV at 10:30 pm. The top‑five contestants include Rajat Dalal, Immortal Kaka, Mr. Faisu, Shiv Thakare and Krishna...
College athletic departments are transforming into full‑scale media enterprises, investing heavily in studios, podcasts, and digital studios to produce 24/7 content. Clemson’s 12,000‑square‑foot CAB facility operates as a profit‑center under Clemson Ventures, generating millions through licensing and branded partnerships. LSU’s...
In an interview, Ukrainian producer Andrii Kovalenko describes a growing social divide between front‑line soldiers and civilians amid Russia’s war. He notes that troops maintain higher morale because they view the fight as existential, while many civilians try to preserve normal...
The original 1964‑66 sitcom "The Munsters" aired two seasons and produced 72 episodes. A 1988 revival titled "The Munsters Today" ran three seasons, delivering 73 episodes—one more than the classic series. The reboot recast all principal roles and introduced a...
TikTok removed 20 accounts after a BBC investigation uncovered AI‑generated black female avatars used to funnel users to paid sexual‑content sites. The avatars, often hyper‑sexualised and mislabeled, exploit racial stereotypes and were found on both TikTok and Instagram. One high‑profile...
Taylor Sheridan’s series *The Madison* continues its contentious portrayal of New York City in episode 4, depicting the metropolis as a crime‑ridden environment where simple activities like walking or cycling are deemed unsafe. The episode juxtaposes a heartfelt exploration of grief...
The Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Blu‑ray arrives as a 50‑GB, 3‑hour‑26‑minute disc that restores the series’ vivid animation without streaming compression. The eight‑episode Netflix sequel reunites the original live‑action cast, delivering a time‑travel twist that expands the cult classic’s narrative. Bonus features include...
George Clooney personally encouraged John Stamos to audition for NBC's medical drama "ER," leading the actor to join the series as Dr. Tony Gates in its twelfth season. Stamos, initially unfamiliar with the show, later praised its impact and expressed...
Reddit’s CEO Steve Huffman announced the platform is testing multiple user‑verification methods to curb a growing bot problem. The company is weighing lightweight biometric options such as Face ID or Touch ID alongside more intrusive ID‑checking services and decentralized third‑party...
Australian Survivor: Redemption reaches the halfway point as the Barren and Bounty tribes merge into a single tribe of 13 contestants. A split‑vote deadlock between Faith and Sally led to a revote that blindsided Faith, reshaping the alliance landscape. Despite...
On Saturday 21 March 2026, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup final became the top‑rated program in Australia’s TV ratings. The match attracted approximately 10 million viewers across broadcast and BVOD platforms, outpacing all other shows in the Overnight Top 30 and Consolidated 7...
The latest episode of Channel 9’s travel series Postcards blends comedy, coastal scenery and regional culture, spotlighting the 40th anniversary of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival alongside sun‑kissed Gold Coast locales. Host Shane Delia journeys the Surf Coast, while Kris Smith...
The upcoming 60 Minutes episode spotlights growing alarm over "digital dementia," a term coined for cognitive decline linked to excessive screen time. Researchers cite brain scans showing teenage brain shrinkage comparable to early‑stage Alzheimer’s, suggesting that prolonged device use may...
The Guardian has launched Off Duty: The Crime, a new investigative podcast series that delves into violent incidents involving law‑enforcement personnel. Episode one recounts the December 2011 shooting of Chicago police officer Clifton Lewis, who was working as a security...
When Fox launched in October 1986 it entered a market dominated by CBS, NBC and ABC, relying on just six UHF affiliate stations that covered only a fraction of the country. Early programming such as *Married… with Children*, *The Simpsons*...
Paul Brainerd, founder of Aldus Corporation and creator of PageMaker, died at 78 after living with Parkinson’s disease and invoking Washington’s Death With Dignity Act. PageMaker, released in 1985, introduced the concept of desktop publishing, allowing users to design layouts...
Nathan Fillion announced an animated revival of Joss Whedon's cult series *Firefly*, but clarified it will not continue the story after the 2005 film *Serenity*. The new series is planned as a pre‑Serenity bubble where all original crew members are alive,...
Discord Addams, the latest contestant eliminated from RuPaul's Drag Race, publicly condemned guest judge Law Roach for what she described as a "nasty" and unconstructive judging style. Roach’s blunt remarks, including a personal tirade about his father, sparked a debate...
HBO Max’s latest editorial highlights the 26 must‑watch films spanning drama, musical, action, thriller, comedy, superhero, and documentary categories, including new March releases like *Fackham Hall* and *From the World of John Wick: Ballerina*. The list showcases Oscar‑winning titles such...
Steven Knight explains that his Netflix film *Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man* pivots from the series' well‑known political figures to the obscure World War II Operation Bernhard, the Nazi scheme to forge British banknotes. He highlights the film’s grounding in real...
Season six of The Big Bang Theory sent Howard Wolowitz to the International Space Station, but the scenes were filmed on a Warner Bros soundstage. Production designer John Shaffner and set decorator Ann Shea built a detailed ISS replica using...
Actor John Stamos, now chief innovation officer of streaming startup Zeam, used his SXSW appearance—where he debated live‑streaming his first tattoo—to illustrate the company’s mission of delivering authentic, real‑time content. Zeam equips local TV stations with technology to broadcast events...
Netflix debuted "The Dinosaurs," a four‑part documentary series narrated by Morgan Freeman that blends high‑end CGI with real‑world footage. The show begins with early ancestors such as Marasuchus, then moves through iconic species like Stegosaurus and T. rex, offering both scientific...
Hulu’s three‑season dramedy *Reservation Dogs* has become a benchmark for weekend binge‑watching, earning five Emmy nominations and widespread critical praise. Created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, the series follows four Indigenous teens on an Oklahoma reservation, blending coming‑of‑age humor with...
The sequel "Wicked: For Good" has moved from theaters to streaming platforms worldwide. In the United States it streams exclusively on Peacock, with a Premium plan at $10.99 per month and bundled options with Apple TV. British viewers can access it...
Director Hagai Levi’s six‑episode series “Etty,” based on Etty Hillesum’s WWII diaries, abandons period‑piece conventions by placing the story in a modern‑looking Amsterdam. Levi, known for “The Affair” and “Scenes From a Marriage,” wrote the script in simple English and...
The Philippine Daily Inquirer’s Property section honors the women whose columns have defined its tone for over a decade. Writers like Tessa Prieto, Isabel Berenguer Asuncion, and Dr. Chat Fores infused design with social nuance, while attorneys Ma. Soledad Deriquito...
TECNO Mobile has secured a branding partnership with Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2026, placing its logo on the back of the team’s helmets. The deal expands the #TECNOGotYourBack platform into a high‑visibility, live‑broadcast environment. It also includes a slate...
Paramount+ has officially renewed the neo‑western series The Madison for a second season. Production wrapped in September at a 450,000‑sq‑ft campus in Fort Worth, Texas, and the episodes are considered a continuation, possibly labeled as “Part 2.” While the streaming service...
Navy veteran and TikTok personality "Patriotic Kenny" appeared on ABC's "Shark Tank" to showcase Remento, a digital storytelling platform that turns recorded video and audio memories into hardcover books with QR-linked media. Remento announced it has surpassed one million user‑generated...
The Academy of Country Music announced its 2026 Radio Award winners at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, highlighted by B‑Dub’s historic double victory as National Daily and Weekly On‑Air Personality of the Year. Veteran personalities such as Chris Carr...
HBO revived Lisa Kudrow’s satire *The Comeback* for a third season, debuting 11½ years after its second installment and more than two decades after the original. The new season tackles AI‑generated scripts and the 2023 WGA strike, positioning the show...
Fox News has moved to dismiss Governor Gavin Newsom's $787 million defamation lawsuit in Delaware Superior Court. The suit stems from host Jesse Watters questioning Newsom’s denial of a recent call with former President Donald Trump, which Fox claims was based...
Starz announced a 7% workforce reduction, affecting fewer than 40 employees, as it continues to reshape after its 2025 spinoff from Lionsgate. The cuts are part of a broader effort to reallocate resources toward a pure‑play streaming model and lower...
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has officially endorsed the Trump administration’s National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, praising its focus on strong copyright protections. The White House’s six‑pronged plan seeks uniform national AI standards and preempts state‑level regulations. Hollywood studios...
Netflix is reviving the comic‑book series Powers as an animated series. The property previously aired two seasons on Sony’s PlayStation Network, starring Sharlto Copley and Susan Heyward. Creators Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming are attached to write and...
Alison Hammond confirmed she will not join the upcoming Celebrity Traitors series, citing a scheduling clash with her duties on The Great British Bake Off. She expressed a preference for staying Faithful on the game show and avoiding the stress of a...
Simpson Street Productions, founded by Kerry Washington and Pilar Savone, selected Apple TV’s thriller “Imperfect Women” as its latest project, drawn by the novel’s specific character focus that enables universal storytelling. The series, adapted from Araminta Hall’s 2020 novel, follows...
This week’s streaming slate adds several high‑profile titles across major platforms. Peacock launches the musical‑inspired film Wicked: For Good, while Starz debuts the third Now You See Me installment, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. Netflix continues the Peaky Blinders...
The Last of Us Season 3 adds two pivotal characters, with Michelle Mao joining as Seraphite Yara and Kyriana Kratter as Lev, the 13‑year‑old transgender boy who serves as Abby’s moral compass. The casting aligns the show more closely with Naughty...
Disney-owned ABC pulled Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette after new domestic‑violence allegations and a viral bar‑stool incident. The network now faces a vacant Sunday night slot and must quickly replace the show to protect advertising revenue. The article...
HBO announced that Kyriana Kratter, a cisgender actress, will portray Lev, a transgender boy, in the third season of its adaptation of The Last of Us. The casting decision has ignited criticism because Lev’s gender identity is pivotal to the storyline...
Wheatstone will demo two new products at the 2026 NAB Show. The VMX mixing engine provides a single backend for multiple LXE, Glass, Strata consoles and WheatNet IP facilities. The VML virtual broadcast console runs in any HTML5 browser on...
Peacock’s original slate now includes 14 standout series ranging from reality‑competition "The Traitors" to true‑crime dramas like "Dr. Death" and "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy." The ad‑supported tier costs $11 per month, with an optional bundle that pairs Peacock...
Pluto TV is celebrating William Shatner’s 95th birthday with a week‑long Star Trek takeover, launching a pop‑up category from March 20 to April 3 that features six dedicated channels. On March 22, the Star Trek Channel runs an all‑day marathon, the Motion Pictures...
VideoAmp has broadened its VXP cross‑platform planner by adding first‑party data integrations with satellite radio giant Sirius XM and in‑theater advertising network National CineMedia (NCM). The move unifies audio and cinema audience metrics within a single planning tool, giving marketers a more...
Newsmax founder Chris Ruddy testified at a February Senate Commerce Committee hearing to oppose Nexstar Media Group’s $4.5 billion merger with TEGNA. He aimed to present himself as a Capitol Hill influencer after failing to sway President Trump and FCC Chairman...
