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An AI-generated actress named Tilly Norwood glitchs on live TV, answering in Cantonese and making odd, evasive remarks, triggering memes and renewed backlash from actors’ unions like SAG-AFTRA while reigniting debate over AI in acting; the character is tied to the unreleased film Misaligned by Particle6, highlighting ethical and industry concerns about synthetic performers.
Sony is launching Live TV on PS5, a free ad-supported FAST channel from Sony Pictures Television, offering 100+ live channels and on-demand programming (news, sports, movies, TV shows, anime) in the US, accessible by signing in under the Media tab > Live TV on PS5. Content includes Fox Sports, NASCAR, NBC Sports Now, UFC, The Walking Dead, Naruto, Death Note, and more, with expansion to Canada and other regions planned later. This adds to the FAST trend alongside services like Roku, Tubi, and Pluto, and follows Sony’s 2020 shutdown of PlayStation Vue.
Sony launched a free ad-supported Live TV service on PS5 in the U.S. with 100+ live channels and an on-demand library, accessible after signing into a PSN account, and it includes anime such as Naruto, Sailor Moon, Hunter x Hunter, and Death Note; expansion to Canada and other regions is planned. The company also disclosed that from January 2028 all new PS5 disc releases will be digital-only, PS3/PS Vita Store closures will roll out regionally through 2027, and prices for PS5 hardware and the PS Portal will rise starting April 2, 2026.
Sony Pictures Television is launching Live TV on PS5, a free, ad-supported package of more than 100 channels accessible on PlayStation 5 (with Bravia TVs to follow) and starting in the U.S. with Canada later. The lineup includes ABC News Live, Fox Sports/LiveNOW, NBC News Now, NFL Channel, eCLUTCH, Crunchyroll anime channels, and series such as The Walking Dead, plus films like The Hunger Games. Sony says the service helps reach the gaming audience that’s hard to reach with traditional connected-TV ads, partnering with Publica and PubMatic for targeted ad delivery across devices. With roughly 95 million PS5s sold, the move signals a FAST-like shift to bridge content and advertising for PlayStation users.
A Bangor, Maine meteorologist, Patrick Osborn, can’t contain his laughter during a live weather forecast after a prank triggers a looping sound effect; he apologizes on air and explains the gag backfired, prompting light-hearted commentary from his co-anchor as the moment goes viral.
Toni Brattin, founder of a wig line, went viral after accidentally calling a blowout a “blowjob” on live QVC. She froze as cameras rolled, then recovered with humor while viewers online flooded social media with parodies and even invited her to the Tonight Show. Despite the moment, Brattin notes the wig line remains in production and continues to be popular online.
Google TV Freeplay now offers more than 10,000 free on-demand movies and TV shows with no subscription, and adds over 300 free live channels, including Bloomberg TV Plus and Yahoo! Sports Network, while expanding its catalog with titles from A24 and Lionsgate and promising ongoing updates throughout the year.
Plex confirmed an outage that affected multiple services, preventing users from streaming shows and movies hosted on Plex or playing content locally; the status page listed issues with the free streaming catalog, the plex.tv API, Discover Together, and live TV program data, lasting a couple of hours before the service returned to normal.
Disney plans to fold Hulu + Live TV into the Disney+ app later this year, phasing out the standalone Hulu app and building a unified platform that combines Disney+, Hulu’s catalog, and live channels (including sports and news) with a live guide, recording, and personalized recommendations. The rollout will occur progressively through 2026, with initial testing for Live TV features on select bundle holders. Hulu-only subscribers will retain access at no extra cost but may see limited Disney-branded content during the transition, while some Hulu elements may persist temporarily to minimize disruption. The move aims to reduce login friction and better position Disney against rivals in a consolidated streaming landscape.
Colin Farrell let loose with profanity during a FIFA World Cup After Hours segment with James Corden, only to realize the show was airing live; host Corden explained the moment (and showed the wax Pelé statue) as Farrell laughed at himself and quipped that he would’ve liked to know it was live.
On June 19, 2026, Days of Our Lives star Deidre Hall slapped Today show host Craig Melvin live on air to fulfill his dream; the playful moment was choreographed with Melvin asking to be slapped and Hall delivering a near-miss swing, ending in laughter as Hall noted her 50-year run on Marlena Evans and hinted she’ll stay with Days of Our Lives as long as her key card works.
Netflix is launching its first daily live show, The Breakfast Club, streaming weekdays from June 1, featuring Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy and Jess Hilarious; the Netflix stream will include exclusive bonus segments during radio breaks, while the show also airs on Power 105.1 and is nationally syndicated—marking Netflix’s push into live programming and expansion into audio-first franchises and video podcasts.
This piece surveys 10 free ad-supported streaming (FAST) platforms for 2026, highlighting The Roku Channel, The Archive, Philo Free Channels, Prime Video's Free tier, Samsung TV Plus, TCL+, Plex, YOW.tv, Sling Freestream, and MyFree DIRECTV. They offer live channels and on-demand libraries with varying features—most have no subscription, some include DVR, device integration, and regional variations—so cord-cutters should try one platform for a week to see what surprises they find.
YouTube TV is gradually launching a new lineup of lower-cost, modular plans that let subscribers pick bundles (Sports, Sports + News, Entertainment, and combos), while keeping the original plan. All plans include local ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS, and The CW, with prices ranging from $54.99 to $77.99 per month depending on the package. The rollout is staged to minimize disruption and gather feedback, appealing to cost-conscious viewers who want to tailor live TV to their interests amid competition from Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV.
Rolling Stone explains how to stream Super Bowl LX (Patriots vs. Seahawks) online without cable, listing DirecTV Stream (5-day free trial), Peacock Premium, Sling (NBC in select markets), and Hulu + Live TV (3-day free trial), plus a Walmart+ Peacock perk trial; kickoff is 6:30 p.m. ET from Levi’s Stadium with Green Day performing and Bad Bunny headlining the halftime show, while Seahawks are favored at -235 and the article includes promotional betting links.