The Verge
Streamers Discover October, Proceed to Fight Over It Like Children Over Candy
Four streamers descend on TIFF to stake their claim to October, because apparently one month isn't big enough for multiple horror series.
2026-09-17
The Verge
2026-08-28
The Verge
GTA VI 'Extended Look' Hits YouTube, Because Rockstar Finally Remembers the Internet Exists
Rockstar finally uploads the GTA VI preview to YouTube, but if you watched any reaction video, you've basically seen it. It's a movie-like tour of crime, with a $79.99 price tag.
2026-08-26
The Guardian
Raygun Finally Watches Her Olympic Routine, Declares It 'Not as Bad as I Thought' (Which, to Be Fair, Is a Low Bar)
Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn finally watched her zero-point Olympic breakdance routine and, in a stunning display of optimism, declared it 'not as bad as I thought!'
2026-08-22
The Guardian
Meghan's 'The Gentlemen' Cameo Withdrawn After UK Backlash; Netflix Deal Still Cooking
The Duchess of Sussex's reported return to acting hits a snag as UK backlash forces withdrawal from 'The Gentlemen', while she and Harry plan a return to Britain.
2026-07-31
TechCrunch
Reddit Discovers Video, Joins Everyone Else in TikTok-Flavored Panic
Reddit is hopping on the TikTok clone train with a new 'video Reddit' feature, because reading is apparently so 2023.
2026-07-08
The Verge
Netflix Shocked to Discover That Canceling Shows and Making People Wait Years Is Bad for Business
Netflix is baffled as to why viewers are bailing on its shows, despite the obvious culprits: long waits, cancellations, free competitors, and the occasional bad show.
2026-07-05
BBC Business
Sky to Buy ITV: Your Soap Operas Are Safe (For Now), But Don't Get Too Comfortable
Sky's takeover of ITV won't immediately hide your soaps behind a paywall, but long-term integration, sports synergy, and potential newsroom consolidation could reshape British telly - with an American accent.
2026-06-29
The Guardian
Trump’s Kennedy Center Name Game Provides Punchlines for Mark Twain Prize Ceremony
Comedians roast Trump at the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize ceremony after a court order forced the removal of his name from the building, proving that sometimes a tarp is funnier than a punchline.
2026-06-09
Ars Technica
Paramount Accuses Netflix of 'Scorched-Earth Campaign' Because Nothing Says Competitive Like a Good Whine
Paramount's top lawyer accuses Netflix of running a 'scorched-earth campaign' against its WBD merger, while simultaneously promising jobs and claiming $79 billion in debt is no big deal.
2026-05-21
The Guardian Europe
Netflix Asks: What If a Retirement Community Had a Monster? The Answer Is Surprisingly Charming
A retirement community Scooby gang takes on a monster in a show that makes British viewers envy American elder care, body-fluid extraction and all.
2026-05-20
The Guardian
Kylie Minogue Reveals Second Cancer Diagnosis, Proves She's Collecting Health Scares Like Hit Singles
Kylie Minogue reveals a second cancer diagnosis from 2021, kept secret until now, while reminding fans that check-ups matter and 'Padam Padam' still slaps.
2026-05-13
The Verge
Netflix's Ad Ambitions Grow Faster Than Your Monthly Bill, Probably
Netflix's ad-supported plan now reaches 250 million people, up from 94 million last year, and the company is adding commercials to vertical videos and podcasts while raising prices.
2026-05-11
The Guardian
Martin Short Finally Talks About His Daughter's Death, Because Grief Doesn't Take a Holiday
Martin Short finally opens up about his daughter Katherine's suicide, reminding us that even comedians can't joke their way out of grief - but they can try to destigmatize mental illness.
2026-05-10
ZDNet
Netflix's Secret Menu: 10 Codes That Let You Escape the Algorithm's Grip
Netflix has hundreds of secret category codes that let you bypass its recommendation algorithm and browse buried gems like deep sea horror and Kevin Bacon connections - just don't expect them to work everywhere.
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