Disney raising prices of Disney+, Hulu ad-free plans for 2nd time in a year
Disney is raising the prices of its ad-free versions of the Disney+ and Hulu platforms while introducing a new bundle of both streaming services.
Disney hints at upcoming streaming password sharing crackdown
The Walt Disney Co. may restrict account sharing for its streaming services, and CEO Bob Iger said the entertainment giant was "actively exploring ways to address" it.
Spotify expands AI DJ in select markets around the world
Music streaming giant Spotify said Tuesday it is expanding availability of its AI DJ feature to more listeners around the world – though only in English.
Meghan Markle's show 'Suits' sets new record 4 years after going off-air
The Meghan Markle-led drama series, "Suits," has set a new record four years after the final season aired. During a week in June, the show had 3.14 billion minutes of watch time.
Netflix subscribers surge in second quarter despite password sharing crackdown
Netflix's second-quarter earnings released on Wednesday revealed the streaming service's decision to block password sharing and offer different membership plans paid off.
Netflix password-sharing crackdown prompts awkward account breakups
Netflix's crackdown on password-sharing has brought about awkward conversations across America as account holders decide whether and to whom they will share their accounts.
Russia charges online movie portal with distributing 'LGBT propaganda' to minors
The Russian government is pursuing charges against film database Kinopoisk, accusing them of distributing LGBT propaganda in violation of anti-perversion laws.
Netflix subscriptions jump, password crackdown pays off
Netflix subscriptions are up after the streaming platform cracked down on users sharing their passwords, with an average of 73,000 new daily sign-ups from May 25 to May 28.
Elizabeth Holmes reports to prison; ‘Dropout’ star Amanda Seyfried weighs in on sentence
Amanda Seyfried, who recently portrayed Elizabeth Holmes, reacted to the news the Theranos CEO was set to report to prison Tuesday to begin serving her 11-year sentence.
Netflix shares surge as streamer wows ad community
The jump in Thursday’s share price puts Netflix closer to its highest close since April 5, 2022, when it finished the trading session at $380.15.
Disney content purge amid Disney+, Hulu merger means some films, TV shows could soon be unavailable
The Walt Disney company plans to consolidate its Disney+ and Hulu streaming services into a "one app experience," which will necessitate slashes in content production.
Warner Bros. Discovery projects profitability for its US streaming this year
Warner Bros. Discovery gave an update Friday on its U.S. streaming profitability timeline. CEO David Zaslav revealed the company now anticipates turning a profit in 2023.
Paramount explores sale of majority stake in Noggin streaming service
Paramount is thinking of selling Noggin, its streaming and education platform for kids to focus on Paramount+ and Pluto as competition heats up from Netflix and Disney+
Roku planning to lay off another 200 workers
Roku, in an SEC filing this week, says it is planning to cut another 200 workers as part of a plan to prioritize projects that will have a “higher return on investment."
Disney managers told to identify layoff candidates, with 4K job cuts expected by April: report
The Walt Disney Co. is reportedly planning to lay off at least 4,000 current employees in April after CEO Bob Iger announced a plan to cut 7,000 jobs as a cost-saving measure.
Disney+ users paid up when the price rose
Disney retained 94% of subscribers from its old, ad-free Disney+ service after a $3 per month price increase, pushing the subscription to $10.99 per month.
Diamond Sports files for bankruptcy with $8B in debt
Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc.'s regional sports business Diamond Sports Group filed for bankruptcy after being unable to service debt. The filing comes three years after a 2019 deal to purchase the business from Walt Disney Co.
Morgan Wallen’s chart-domination strategy? Really long albums
Morgan Wallen has become one of the most significant new stars across pop music. If 28 songs from his album land on the Hot 100 singles chart, he will set a new record.
Tyler Perry expressed interest in buying majority stake of BET media group from Paramount Global
Tyler Perry has demonstrated interest in purchasing a majority stake in Black Entertainment Television, BET for short, which is currently controlled by Paramount.
Netflix plans to stop users from sharing passwords by end of March
Netflix told company shareholders in a recent letter that it plans on curbing users from sharing their account passwords by the end of March.

















