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Nielsen revises Super Bowl final rating to 125.6 million viewers

February 19, 2026February 20, 2026 · Entertainment

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald holds the trophy as quarterback Sam Darnold, right, and others look on after the team’s win in the NFL Super Bowl 60…

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Warner Bros reopens takeover talks with Paramount after receiving waiver from Netflix

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 · Finance

NEW YORK — Warner Bros. will reopen takeover talks with Paramount Skydance after receiving a seven-day waiver to do so from its preferred bidder, Netflix. Warner Bros. said…

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Hollywood groups condemn ByteDance’s AI video generator, claim copyright infringement

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 · Technology

A new artificial intelligence video generator from Beijing-based ByteDance, the creator of TikTok, is drawing the ire of Hollywood organizations A new artificial intelligence video generator from Beijing-based…

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Independent Spirit Awards celebrate indie movies and TV in Los Angeles

February 14, 2026February 15, 2026 · Entertainment

Ethan Hawke,Rose Byrne and Keke Palmer are just a few of the actors up for prizes at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles. Comedian…

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Investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie’s mother disappeared

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

TUCSON, Ariz. — The urgent investigation into the apparent kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie continued Sunday, a week after the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie was…

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What to Stream: ‘Splitsville,’ J. Cole, ‘Puppy Bowl,’ Keke Palmer, Nick Jonas and Nioh 3

February 1, 2026February 8, 2026 · Technology

The goofy and wry relationship comedy “Splitsville” landing on Hulu and fresh albums by J. Cole and Nick Jonas are some of the new television, films, music and…

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After 200 years, the Farmers’ Almanac bets on a digital reboot and new owner

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 · Finance

PORTLAND, Maine — The Farmers’ Almanac isn’t going out of business after all, but it is leaving Maine for the bright lights of New York City and a…

Read more After 200 years, the Farmers’ Almanac bets on a digital reboot and new owner

‘Clueless,’ ‘The Karate Kid’ among 25 movies entering National Film Registry

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 · Entertainment

As if they’d leave “Clueless” off the list. Cher Horowitz fans, rejoice: Amy Heckerling’s 1995 teen comedy is one of 25 classic movies chosen this year by the…

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Neil Young’s gift to Greenland: Free access to his entire music catalog

January 27, 2026January 31, 2026 · Technology

NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Young is giving the people of Greenland the gift of song — his songs, that is. The veteran rocker announced…

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What to Stream: ‘Bridgerton,’ the Grammys, Chevy Chase, Rose Byrne and ‘The Wrecking Crew’

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026 · Technology

Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny live at the Grammy Awards and Rose Byrne’s Oscar-nominated performance in “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” are some of the new…

Read more What to Stream: ‘Bridgerton,’ the Grammys, Chevy Chase, Rose Byrne and ‘The Wrecking Crew’

A TV show about the NYPD is now a legal drama starring the city and Dr. Phil’s son

January 22, 2026January 23, 2026 · Entertainment

NEW YORK — A reality TV series meant to spotlight the New York Police Department has spawned a real-life legal drama involving the city and the show’s producer,…

Read more A TV show about the NYPD is now a legal drama starring the city and Dr. Phil’s son

Alex Honnold is climbing Taipei 101 with no ropes, live on TV

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 · Technology

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Towering high above Taiwan’s capital city at 1,667 feet (508 meters), Taipei 101 dominates the skyline. The earthquake-proof skyscraper of steel and glass has captured…

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Netflix delivers solid 4th quarter, but stock sinks amid worries about slowing subscriber growth

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 · Technology

Netflix capped last year with another solid financial performance despite slowing subscriber growth that underscored the importance of its contested $72 billion bid to take over Warner Bros.’…

Read more Netflix delivers solid 4th quarter, but stock sinks amid worries about slowing subscriber growth

What to Stream: ‘The Smashing Machine,’ Louis Tomlinson, ‘The Beauty’ and Bruce Springsteen biopic

January 18, 2026January 19, 2026 · Technology

Dwayne Johnson transforming into MMA pioneer Mark Kerr for “The Smashing Machine” and Louis Tomlinson releasing his third solo album are some of the new television, films, music…

Read more What to Stream: ‘The Smashing Machine,’ Louis Tomlinson, ‘The Beauty’ and Bruce Springsteen biopic

Paramount’s next target in hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. is a board of its own making

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 · Entertainment

NEW YORK — Paramount Skydance is taking another step in its hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying Monday that it will name its own slate of…

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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ tops box office for fourth straight week

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 · Entertainment

LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Avatar: Fire and Ash” kept on smoldering at the box office, taking the top spot for a fourth straight week on…

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Warner Bros rejects Paramount takeover, tells shareholders to stick with Netflix

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 · Finance

NEW YORK — Warner Bros. again rejected a takeover bid from Paramount and told shareholders Wednesday to stick with a rival offer from Netflix. Warner’s leadership has repeatedly…

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What to Stream: Kid Laroi, ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Tron: Ares’

January 4, 2026January 5, 2026 · Technology

Returns to “The Pitt,” the Grid and music of Kid Laroi are some of the new television, films and music headed to a device near you Returns to…

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Leonardo DiCaprio on the importance of creating cinema over content at Palm Springs Film Festival

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 · Entertainment

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Leonardo DiCaprio emphasized the importance of creating cinema over content at the Palm Springs Film Festival Friday night. “Movies…

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Children’s author David Walliams denies inappropriate behavior after publisher drops him

December 20, 2025December 20, 2025 · Entertainment

LONDON — British children’s author and comedian David Walliams has denied allegations of inappropriate behavior after publisher HarperCollins dropped him. Walliams, 54, is one of the U.K.’s bestselling…

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