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technology1 day ago•16 min saved

YouTube Increases Premium and Music Plans Prices in the U.S.

YouTube is raising prices in the U.S. for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music. The Premium individual plan goes from $13.99 to $15.99/month and the family plan from $22.99 to $26.99/month; YouTube Music rises from $10.99 to $11.99/month for individuals and from $16.99 to $18.99/month for families. A new YouTube Premium Lite price climbs from $7.99 to $8.99/month. The changes apply now for new customers, with existing subscribers seeing the new rates in their next June billing cycle and receiving at least 30 days’ advance notice. YouTube cites ongoing investment in quality experiences and creator support, and notes this is its first price increase since 2023; the company also highlighted its large global subscriber base for Music and Premium.

via variety.com|

#price-increase #streaming #subscriptions

sports1 day ago•5 min saved

Masters 2026 Day 1: Free streaming routes and TV schedule

The article explains how to watch The Masters 2026 Day 1 using free trials and streaming combos (DIRECTV and Prime Video), with ESPN TV coverage starting at 3 p.m. ET. It notes Prime Video’s early coverage and a slate of morning streams via Paramount+, Prime Video, ESPN App, and DIRECTV. It also lists Round 1 tee times and highlights contenders like Rory McIlroy (defending champ), Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and Scottie Scheffler.

via New York Post|

#cord-cutters #golf #masters

politics1 day ago•24 min saved

DOJ opens antitrust probe into NFL broadcasting deals amid streaming shift

The Justice Department has launched an antitrust inquiry into NFL broadcast rights amid the league’s growing use of subscription streaming platforms, probing whether these deals raise costs or stifle competition. While the scope and timeline are unclear, lawmakers have pressed for scrutiny of the NFL’s evolving rights model under the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act. In 2025, NFL games streamed on services like Prime Video, YouTube, Peacock, and Netflix, with estimates that watching all games could cost fans over $1,500, though the league notes most games are still available on free networks and local broadcasts.,

via The Washington Post|

#antitrust #broadcasting #doj

business1 day ago•16 min saved

DOJ Probes NFL Media Deals for Antitrust Risk

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an antitrust probe into the NFL’s media rights deals, citing concerns that current arrangements may affect affordability and fair access under the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act; regulators note fans face rising costs as games appear across many streaming services, while the league defends its distribution model as fan-friendly. The probe comes as the NFL weighs reopening roughly $110 billion in 11-year deals with Fox, Paramount, Disney, NBCUniversal, and Amazon after the 2029–30 season, following Paramount’s merger with Skydance.

via Deadline|

#antitrust #business #doj

business2 days ago•3 min saved

DOJ launches antitrust inquiry into NFL broadcast exemption

The DOJ has opened an antitrust investigation into the NFL, scrutinizing whether the league’s broadcast-rights practices—anchored by the 1961 Sports Broadcast Act exemption—harm consumers as more games shift to streaming, with officials from both sides declining comment.

via NBC Sports|

#antitrust #broadcasting #business

business2 days ago•4 min saved

Disney to axe up to 1,000 roles in sweeping round of cuts

Disney plans an extensive round of layoffs in coming weeks, potentially totaling up to 1,000 roles—mostly from its marketing department—as the company consolidates operations amid declines in theatrical revenue, TV audiences, and streaming profits, joining Sony in belt-tightening across Hollywood.

via Los Angeles Times|

#business #disney #hollywood

entertainment11 days ago•9 min saved

Mass TV Cancellations Reshape the 2026 Lineup Across CBS, NBC, and Netflix

A wave of cancellations in 2026 hits CBS (DMV, Watson, and The Late Show ends), NBC (Yes, Chef!; Deal or No Deal Island; The Kelly Clarkson Show; Access Hollywood/Live; Karamo; The Steve Wilkos Show), and Netflix (The Abandons; Terminator Zero; The Vince Staples Show; With Love, Meghan likely ending), underscoring a harsh, data-driven shift in TV economics where rising costs and stiff competition push underperforming shows off the air.

via Rolling Out|

#cancellations #entertainment #networks

entertainment11 days ago•3 min saved

Netflix Unveils a Packed April 2026 Slate with Returns and New Movies

Netflix reveals its April 2026 lineup, led by the return of XO, Kitty Season 3 on April 2 and The Bad Guys: The Series Season 2, plus a wide roster of films including Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and A Quiet Place Part II, with new titles rolling out across the month (noting a stray August reference in the text).

via ComicBook.com|

#april2026 #entertainment #movies

entertainment11 days ago•12 min saved

Farewell 2026: A Year of Beloved TV Series Ending Across Platforms

Glamour’s roundup catalogs a wide slate of endings in 2026 across major networks and streaming services, bringing departures from long-running favorites like Outlander, Hacks, The Bear, and The Chi, with some finales planned (The Boys) and others shifted to conclusive films (Good Omens). The list spans Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, CBS, HBO, Netflix, Paramount+, and more, highlighting that many creators are choosing definitive conclusions this year, while a few projects were scrapped entirely (Buffy reboot).

via glamour.com|

#2026 #cancellations #entertainment

entertainment11 days ago•98 min saved

Netflix’s seven-title week: XO, Kitty Season 3 leads new releases (Mar 30–Apr 5)

Netflix unveils seven new titles for March 30–April 5, led by XO, Kitty Season 3 arriving April 2. The lineup also includes Love on the Spectrum Season 4, Aaron Chen: Funny Garden, Untold: The Death and Life of Lamar Odom, Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer, The Bad Guys: The Series Season 2, and The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson, with releases ranging from March 31 to April 3.

via Tom's Guide|

#entertainment #love-on-the-spectrum #netflix

television11 days ago•15 min saved

Grey's Anatomy Scores Season 23 Renewal on ABC as Cast Departures Loom

ABC has renewed Grey’s Anatomy for a 23rd season, with the exact episode count to be announced and a potential budget cut. Two longtime regulars, Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver, will depart after Season 22, while the rest of the core cast is expected to return; 20th Television has until the end of June to finalize next season’s cast. The show remains strong in streaming despite its age, continuing to perform well on Disney+/Hulu and Nielsen, with Ellen Pompeo remaining in a recurring narrator role.

via Deadline|

#abc #cast-departures #greys-anatomy

entertainment11 days ago•4 min saved

Netflix’s Big Week: New Releases Arrive March 30–April 5, 2026

Netflix's March 30–April 5, 2026 lineup features high-profile debuts like 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and XO, Kitty (Season 3), plus Merrily We Roll Along, along with a broad slate of films and series arriving throughout the week.

via What's on Netflix|

#entertainment #movies #netflix

entertainment12 days ago•5 min saved

Bravo Launches The Real Housewives of Rhode Island as a Packed TV Week Unfolds

Bravo debuts The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, featuring Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon among the cast, as a busy week unfolds with new and returning shows across streaming and cable: Vanderpump Rules spinoff The Valley; Real Housewives of Atlanta; Raising Chelsea on Disney+/Hulu; Love on the Spectrum (Season 4) on Netflix; Your Friends & Neighbors Season 2 on Apple TV+; Atomic on Hulu; and Henry David Thoreau on PBS.

via nytimes.com|

#bravo #entertainment #new-series

sports12 days ago•4 min saved

Final Four 2026 TV Schedule: Illinois-UConn Opens, Michigan-Arizona Follows on TNT/TBS/truTV

The 2026 NCAA men’s Final Four will be broadcast on TNT Sports networks (TBS, TNT, truTV) with Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery and Grant Hill calling the games, Tracy Wolfson on sideline and Gene Steratore as rules analyst. Illinois vs. Connecticut opens at 6:09 p.m. ET, followed by Michigan vs. Arizona (tip time to be determined, likely around 8:30–9 p.m. ET). Games stream on NCAA March Madness Live and HBO Max, but are not on Paramount+ since CBS isn’t televising them. Illinois makes its first Final Four appearance in 21 years; UConn reaches its third Final Four in four years.

via Awful Announcing|

#basketball #final-four #ncaa

music12 days ago•13 min saved

BTS’s Arirang Debuts With Record-Breaking First-Week Sales

BTS’s comeback album Arirang, their first full-length in six years, moved 641,000 total copies in its first week (532,000 pure album sales), the biggest first-week figure for a group since Billboard started tracking streaming in 2014, with record single-day streams on Spotify and Apple Music as the members returned from military service and solo projects. Jin is absent from the songwriting credits due to tour obligations, and the album features a slate of collaborators including Ryan Tedder, Flume, Diplo, and others.

via Rolling Stone|

#album-sales #arirang #bts