Summer House Recap: Soft Launch
Bravo’s "Summer House" Season 10 Episode 13, titled “Ship Happens,” earned a three‑star editor rating as the cast navigated escalating relationship drama. While Ciara and West appeared cordial, speculation grew about a budding romance, whereas Amanda and Kyle’s marriage unraveled at a faster pace. A light‑hearted boat sequence provided a brief respite before tension resurfaced on land. The episode’s mix of conflict and fleeting joy set the stage for upcoming storylines.
Will R.J. Decker Be Renewed for Season 2? Current Status Revealed
R.J. Decker, ABC’s new crime drama, remains in limbo as the network has neither renewed nor canceled the series for a second season. With only a handful of episodes aired, ABC is still evaluating ratings, audience reaction, and overall performance...
Nine Leads Q1 Ratings as Cross-Platform Audiences Grow
Nine Entertainment posted strong Q1 2026 audience growth across its broadcast, BVOD and streaming assets, securing the No. 1 metro rating for total people and key demographics. The 9Network captured a 55% share of prime‑time minutes among 16‑39‑year‑olds, while 9Now matched...
‘News to Me’: SRN CEO Shuts Down Chris Smith Claims They’re Returning to Ratings
Super Radio Network CEO Graham Mott denied on‑air host Chris Smith's claim that Sydney station 2SM will re‑enter the GfK radio ratings in 2027, saying no decisions have been made and the comment was "news to me." 2SM has operated...
Sweden: Limited Impact From Spotify on Audiobook Market
In the first quarter of 2026, roughly 15 percent of Swedes aged 15‑74—about 1.2 million people—listened to audiobooks each day, according to Mediavision. Fewer than 70,000 of those listeners used Spotify as their sole audiobook source, showing the platform’s modest reach. Audiobooks...
Megyn Kelly Fumes at ABC for Sacking Chris Harrison But Not Jimmy Kimmel: ‘Make Them Play by Their Own Rules’...
Megyn Kelly publicly criticized ABC on her SiriusXM show, accusing the network of a double standard after it dismissed "Bachelor" host Chris Harrison for alleged racist remarks while allowing Jimmy Kimmel’s joke about the president’s family to go unpunished. Kelly...
"Genius" Sitcom Branded "Simply the Best" Is Leaving Netflix Very Soon
The hit Canadian sitcom Schitt’s Creek will disappear from Netflix on May 15, ending its streaming run of all six seasons and 80 episodes. Created by brothers Eugene and Dan Levy, the series earned a 93% Rotten Tomatoes rating and...
Televisa-Univision Faces Pressure From Sports on Rival Networks
Televisa‑Univision posted Q1 revenue of $1.075 billion, a 5% increase year‑over‑year, helped by a 13% rise in Mexican advertising. U.S. ad sales slipped 12% to $310 million, pulling overall ad revenue down 3% to $546 million. Subscription and distribution fees offset some weakness,...
FCC Orders a Review of ABC’s Licenses Amid Feud Between Trump and Kimmel
The Federal Communications Commission ordered a comprehensive review of all broadcast licenses owned by ABC, marking an unprecedented regulatory move. The review is officially linked to an investigation of ABC's diversity and inclusion policies but coincides with President Trump’s public...
Canadian Media and Advertising Sector Contributed $22.6B to GDP in 2024: Report
The Canadian media and advertising sector generated roughly $16.5 billion USD in GDP in 2024, supporting 193,120 jobs. However, digital ad revenue is plummeting as 94% of spend now goes to foreign platforms, siphoning an estimated $8.2 billion USD from the domestic...
How to Watch Survivor Australia in the US Online for Free to See Returning Players & David Genat as Host
Australian Survivor returns for its 14th season, titled “Redemption,” featuring a blend of veteran players, reality‑TV crossovers, and newcomers, with former contestant David Genat stepping in as host. U.S. fans can watch the show for free on Network 10’s 10Play platform, but...
Mickey Rooney Turned Down One Of The Greatest Sitcom Roles Of All Time, According To Norman Lear
Norman Lear revealed that Mickey Rooney was considered for the iconic Archie Bunker role on All in the Family before Carroll O'Connor was cast. Rooney’s manager expressed interest, but Rooney balked at playing a bigoted character, fearing backlash. He later...
Evangelical Broadcasting Group Asks FCC to Investigate ABC over Jimmy Kimmel Joke
A coalition of evangelical broadcasters filed a formal complaint with the Federal Communications Commission, urging an investigation into ABC over Jimmy Kimmel’s recent joke about First Lady Melania Trump. The FCC, whose chair was appointed by former President Donald Trump,...
Stranger Things Fans Get Exciting Renewal Update From Netflix
Netflix announced that the animated spin‑off "Stranger Things: Tales From ’85" has been renewed for a second season, just days after its first‑season debut. The series is set between Seasons 2 and 3 of the live‑action hit, following the core characters as...
Sony Rolls Out 30-Day Online DRM Check-In For PlayStation Digital Games
Sony announced a new digital‑rights‑management system that forces PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 owners to connect their consoles to the internet at least once every 30 days. The policy applies to games installed after the March firmware update and cannot...
Snowflake Helps Unlock Data Collaborations with Consent Signals From OneTrust
Snowflake and privacy‑governance leader OneTrust have teamed up to embed OneTrust consent signals directly into Snowflake’s Data Clean Rooms. The integration makes consent data actionable across analytics, activation and data‑sharing workflows, helping marketers ensure privacy‑first collaborations. OneTrust, used by more...
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What Happened to the Cast of “Taxi”? See the Sitcom's Oddballs and Cynics Nearly 50 Years Since the Premiere
The 1978 sitcom *Taxi* blended workplace comedy with heartfelt storytelling, earning 34 Emmy nominations and 26 Golden Globe nods during its five‑season run. Its ensemble—led by Judd Hirsch, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner, Tony Danza, Andy Kaufman, Jeff Conaway and Christopher Lloyd—has remained...
Warner to Bow 1996 Actioner ‘Eraser’ on 4K Digital and Disc June 16
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment announced a 4K Ultra HD Blu‑ray and digital release of the 1996 action film *Eraser* on June 16, marking its 30th anniversary. The remastered edition includes fresh bonus material featuring director Chuck Russell, star Vanessa Williams, and...
Are Married At First Sight Australia's Gia and Scott Still Together?
During the latest homestay week on Married At First Sight Australia, Gia Fleur and Scott McCristal’s relationship unraveled, culminating in an official split. The pair’s trust issues—highlighted by disputes over a pink neck brace and differing expectations—proved insurmountable despite earlier...
Omnicom and iHeartMedia Put Numbers on Audio’s Ad Gap
Omnicom Media and iHeartMedia released a study of 3,500 U.S. adults that quantifies the advertising shortfall in audio, which commands roughly one‑third of daily media consumption. The research found audio ads generate a 22‑point lift in unaided recall and significant...
ESPN Locks In Wall-to-Wall Lacrosse Coverage for 2026 PLL & WLL Season
ESPN will stream every 2026 Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) and Women’s Lacrosse League (WLL) game on its app, while airing select marquee matchups on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2. The five‑year rights deal, signed last year, also gives ESPN a minority...
Stranger Things: Tales From '85 Renewed For Season 2 At Netflix
Netflix announced that its animated spin‑off *Stranger Things: Tales From ’85* has been renewed for a second season, slated to premiere in the fall of 2024. The series, set in the winter of 1985 between Seasons 2 and 3 of the live‑action...
Seven Free AI-Powered Transcription Tools for Journalists
Seven AI‑powered transcription services targeting journalists have been compiled, each offering a free tier that eliminates manual note‑taking. Riverside stands out with unlimited free transcription and no sign‑up, while Good Tape grants three 30‑minute transcriptions per month. Otter.ai supplies 300...
ENCO Introduces AI-Driven Video Ad Creation Platform
ENCO unveiled SPOTai, an AI‑driven platform that creates 1080p video advertisements from simple text prompts, expanding its SPECai technology beyond audio sales tools. The system guides users through brand setup, then generates fully edited video ads ready for TV, digital,...
Nielsen Integrates Triton Digital Data, Spotify’s Q1 Report, & More
Nielsen has integrated Triton Digital’s Podcast Metrics Demos+ data into its Media Impact (NMI) planning platform and launched Predictive Sales Lift, a tool that forecasts sales lift for incremental video ads. Spotify reported Q1 2026 premium subscribers up 9% to...
Braves Say New TV Network Is on Pace to Beat Old RSN Revenue
The Atlanta Braves launched their own regional sports network, BravesVision, in February after cutting ties with Main Street Sports. Team president Derek Schiller says the venture is already on track to equal or exceed the $188.6 million broadcasting revenue the club...
Why ‘Euphoria’ Creator Sam Levinson Had to Reshoot Episode 3’s Shocking Climax
Sam Levinson revealed that the original shoot of Euphoria Season 3, Episode 3’s wedding‑night climax felt too much like a generic action sequence, prompting a full reshoot. Working with cinematographer Marcell Rév, they re‑imagined the scene to align with the season’s deliberate...
Is Film and TV Production in Los Angeles Starting to Turn the Corner?
Los Angeles film and TV production is showing early signs of recovery after a steep decline, driven by California's expanded tax‑credit program. FilmLA reported a 10% increase in shoot days in Q1 2026, with feature filming surging 52% year‑over‑year while TV...
Jemaine Clement and Nicola Walker Ask If You Can Date Your Best Friend’s Daughter in Disney+ Canneseries Winner ‘Alice and...
Disney+ drama "Alice and Steve" swept the 2026 Canneseries awards, taking Best Series, a Special Interpretation prize for its ensemble, and a Student Award. The show follows best friends Alice (Nicola Walker) and Steve (Jemaine Clement) as Steve begins a...
The Trade Desk’s Jeff Green Tells Agencies ‘We Want to Help’ After Months of Tension
The Trade Desk CEO Jeff Green addressed ad agencies at Possible 2026, acknowledging the mounting margin pressure they face from tighter budgets, AI adoption, and a more complex media supply chain. He emphasized that agencies are being squeezed as money is...
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Suffers A Major Viewership Drop
Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again season 2 recorded a sharp viewership decline, with Luminate Data reporting only 4.5 million views and 10.8 million hours watched across the first five episodes. Compared with season 1’s 8.3 million views and 24 million hours in the same period, the series...
Disney to Share ‘Cars: Lightning Racers’ and Other First Looks at Annecy
Disney Television Animation is using the Annecy Festival (June 21‑27) to unveil first looks at three upcoming Disney+ series. The preschool‑focused "Cars: Lightning Racers," slated for a 2027 Disney Jr. debut, will be featured in the festival’s Work‑In‑Progress program. "The Doomies," a...
“Like Nailing Jell-O to a Wall”: Why Unions Are Struggling to Protect Journalists’ Rights in the Age of AI
Journalists at ProPublica walked off the job for 24 hours, marking the first U.S. newsroom strike centered on artificial‑intelligence safeguards. Similar actions unfolded in Italy, where the main journalists’ union called a two‑day strike over AI policy gaps, and at...
Influencers Aren't Optional Anymore - They Are Critical to Any Good Media Plan
Influencer marketing has shifted from a peripheral add‑on to the backbone of modern social media plans. With 61% of consumers trusting creator recommendations more than brands, algorithms now favor influencer content, making it the most effective tool for reach, persuasion,...
DJ Vlad & Aries Spears Go Back And Forth Online Amid Pay Dispute
DJ Vlad’s YouTube channel VladTV is embroiled in a new pay dispute, this time with comedian‑actor Aries Spears, following a similar controversy with rapper Boosie Badazz. Spears claims he is under‑compensated for his appearances, while Vlad argues his videos generate far...
A New BookTok Bestseller List
Media Control and TikTok have introduced the United Kingdom’s first official BookTok bestseller list, merging NielsenIQ BookData sales figures with TikTok engagement metrics. The inaugural March 2026 ranking is topped by Rachel Reid’s *Heated Rivalry*, while Irish romance writer Chloe...
StoriesIG: How Anonymous Instagram Story Viewers Are Reshaping Social Media Privacy in 2026
StoriesIG, a free browser‑based tool, lets users watch public Instagram Stories, Highlights and Reels without logging in, keeping the viewer invisible to the account owner. The service routes requests through a proxy, eliminating the need for Instagram credentials and supporting...
LinkedIn Expands Event Ads Beyond Its Own Platform
LinkedIn has launched Off‑Platform Event Ads, letting marketers promote events with ads that direct users to external webinar, landing page or livestream URLs instead of a native LinkedIn Event page. The format retains LinkedIn’s targeting options while sending clicks to...
NASCAR Family Drama ‘Godspeed’ In Works At Amazon From Joe Pokaski, Scott Stuber & Sugar23; Writers Room Underway
Amazon is developing “Godspeed,” a one‑hour NASCAR family drama created by Underground co‑creator Joe Pokaski and produced by Scott Stuber’s United Artists alongside Michael Sugar’s Sugar23. A writers’ room is already active, and the series could begin principal photography in...
Cyle Zezo Used To Run Unscripted At The CW, Now He Wants Reality Producers To Protect The Climate
Cyle Zezo, former head of unscripted at The CW, founded Reality of Change in 2023 to embed sustainability in reality television. The company has unveiled new climate‑storytelling guidelines and launched the Create the Conditions program to help producers integrate environmental...
Sneak Preview: Creating Lean-In Engagement With Personalized, Next-Gen Sports Streaming Experiences
On May 13, Chris Pfaff moderated a Streaming Media Connect panel titled “Fans Forward: Creating Lean‑In Engagement With Personalized, Next‑Gen Sports Streaming Experiences.” The discussion featured leaders from Tiledmedia, Team Whistle (DAZN), Bulldog DM and Play Anywhere, who examined AI‑driven commentary, multiview...
Monte-Carlo TV Festival To Open With ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ Season 3; Ester Expósito & Matthew Broome Set For...
The 65th Monte‑Carlo TV Festival will open with the first two episodes of season 3 of AMC’s *The Walking Dead: Dead City*. Spanish actress Ester Expósito and British actor Matthew Broome will receive the International Golden Nymph for Most Promising Talent. The event also...
‘The House of the Spirits’ Returns a Beloved Book to Its Origins
Amazon Prime Video is debuting "The House of the Spirits," the first Spanish-language screen adaptation of Isabel Allende’s 1982 novel. The series, shot entirely in Chile, stars Mexican actor Alfonso Herrera alongside Nicole Wallace and Dolores Fonzi, with Allende serving...
FCC Orders Early Renewals for ABC TV Licenses Following Scrutiny Over Kimmel Joke
The Federal Communications Commission ordered eight ABC‑owned and operated TV stations to file broadcast‑license renewals by May 28, 2026, two years ahead of the 2028 deadline. The move coincides with a year‑long FCC probe into Disney’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices...
Free TV Networks Strikes Fourth Deal Under Versant, Expands FAST Distribution Push
Free TV Networks (FTV), a Versant division, sealed its fourth free‑ad‑supported streaming (FAST) distribution agreement of 2024, adding its channels 365BLK, Outlaw and Pam Grier’s Soul Flix to Philo’s platform. The partnership expands FTV’s reach to Philo’s millions of viewers...
NAB Show 2026: AI, Vertical and BPS Dominate Broadcasters’ Discussions
At the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas, roughly 58,000 attendees—half of them first‑timers—convened to discuss AI, vertical video, and next‑generation broadcast technologies. Major vendors unveiled AI‑driven tools such as AWS Elemental Inference for automatic 9:16 cuts and TVU Networks’...
KEET PBS Deploys PMVG TechBundle Services To Modernize Operations
KEET PBS in Eureka, California has adopted two components of the Public Media Venture Group TechBundle—PMM Cloud and Transmission Services Group’s managed transmission and monitoring. The cloud‑based master‑control platform lets the station shift from multiple on‑premises racks to a streamlined,...
The 10 TV Shows We’re Watching in May 2026
Esquire’s editors highlight ten new series debuting in May 2026 across major streaming platforms, from Netflix’s literary adaptation *Lord of the Flies* to HBO Max’s samurai drama *Song of the Samurai*. The lineup spans genres—classic literature, period crime, sci‑fi, travel,...
Why the Best Creator Marketing AI Is Built on the Best Data
CreatorIQ argues that AI’s value in creator marketing hinges on the quality of its underlying data. Its proprietary Creator Graph ingests 250 million social posts each day and draws on more than a decade of aggregated creator, content, and performance signals....
American Idol: Unexpected Merle Haggard Cover Changes Everything!
Hannah Harper, a 25‑year‑old mother from Missouri, delivered a standout cover of Merle Haggard’s “That’s the Way Love Goes” on American Idol’s Season 24. The rendition earned unanimous praise from judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, with Underwood promising to...