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Rumored in Netflix Deal, NFL Is a Mercenary in the Streaming Wars

The NFL already has sold Amazon and Peacock exclusives on certain games

Anya Taylor-Joy in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

The Best Movies, TV and Music for May

Is "Furiosa" the best action film of the year? Plus, the return of "Behind the Music."

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The Best Movies, TV and Music for April
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Spotify Is Adding Music Videos, but Don’t Get Too Excited (Yet)
A poster advertising the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight.

Netflix’s Mike Tyson-Jake Paul Bout Is the Fight No One Needs to See
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There’s a New Reality Series About … Death?

"The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning" is a forthcoming reality series set to air on NBC's Peacock

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Behind the Scenes of “Pachinko,” Apple’s Buzzy New Drama

We spoke to the cast and crew of the new Korean series

A screen showing both the Netflix streaming options and Netflix gaming options. The company is betting big on video games in 2022. We take a look at what that means.

Netflix Is Betting Big on Gaming. Here's What That Means.

The streaming giant just acquired its third gaming studio after debuting a line of free mobile games in November

David Crosby attends the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. In a new interview with Stereogum, Crosby explained his reasons for taking his music off Spotify and he thinks young people shouldn't be musicians.

David Crosby Tells Young People “Don’t Become a Musician”

In a new interview, Crosby weighed in on Joe Rogan, Spotify and the future of the industry

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What Are These “Stems” That Kanye West Keeps Talking About?

You can only get Ye's new album via his own Stem Player, which is a surprisingly interesting handheld music mixing board

Julia Garner as Anna Delvey in "Inventing Anna," a new limited series coming to Netflix

The Best Movies, TV, Books and Music for February

“Inventing Anna” chronicles the most famous grifter of our times, plus the original “Law & Order” returns

Neil Young performs at Barclaycard Presents British Summer Time Hyde Park at Hyde Park on July 12, 2019 in London, England. Here's how to stream Young's music now that he's off Spotify after criticizing the streaming platform for hosting Joe Rogan.

Here’s How to Stream Neil Young’s Music Now That He’s Off Spotify

Young officially pulled his music from the streaming service after issuing an ultimatum over Joe Rogan

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No, Old Music Isn’t “Killing” New Music

A new Atlantic piece claims otherwise

An Apple iPad is used to record Aaron Judge of the Yankees taking batting practice. Apple and MLB have been holding talks to host mid-week games on Apple's streaming service.

MLB Has Had "Substantial" Talks With Apple About Streaming Mid-Week Games

Apple has reportedly had significant talks with MLB about carrying a package of national games on weekdays

Comedian John Mulaney wearing a suit and tie and holding a microphone at the American Museum of Natural History's 2019 gala

It's Not Just Musicians Who Claim Spotify's Not Paying Them Enough

The streaming giant is facing a new push to pay comedians both as writers and performers

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Report: Spotify Plans to Remove its Car View Mode

An unexpected change from the streaming service

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Season Five of “The Crown” Isn’t Out Yet, But It’s Already Sparking Controversy

A close friend of the late Princess Diana has quit the production

Carole Baskin attends the Los Angeles theatrical premiere of "The Conservation Game" on August 28, 2021 in Santa Monica, California.

Carole Baskin’s Lawsuit Is Proof That “Tiger King 2” Is a Desperate Cash Grab

The Big Cat Rescue founder is suing Netflix for breach of contract

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Conflicting Reports Surround the State of ESPN and Disney

Is their relationship about to change?

R&B singer R. Kelly leaves the Leighton Criminal Courts Building following a hearing on June 26, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois.

Despite a Guilty Verdict, R. Kelly’s Music Is Still Poppin’ on Music Streaming Services and TikTok

The singer faces life in prison for sex trafficking, but people cannot stop listening to Ignition (Remix)

The cast of "Seinfeld."

"Seinfeld" is the Latest Beloved Series to Have Aspect Ratio Issues on Streaming

Does observational humor work in a widescreen format?

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A scene from season 3 of "I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson," debuting in May 2023 on Netflix

The Best Movies, TV and Music for May

Including the long-awaited return of “I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson.” Plus, the rise and fall of BlackBerry.

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HBO Max Is Now “Max,” and It’s All in On Prequels, Spinoffs and Revivals

The rebranded streamer is emphasizing the likes of "Harry Potter" and "Game of Thrones"

Joaquin Phoenix in "Beau is Afraid," the new film from Ari Aster ("Hereditary")

The Best Movies, TV and Music for April

Including Ari Aster’s bizarre follow-up to “Hereditary" and the final season of “Barry"

A graphic used by Spotify to promote its Discovery Mode tool, which algorithmically boosts songs (but may cut royalty rates)

Is Spotify’s Discovery Mode Screwing Over Artists?

The Future of Music Coalition slammed Spotify for its Discovery Mode tool, which may lower royalty rates to algorithmically boosted songs

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Advocacy Group Calls for Government Investigation of Music Streaming

Their paper makes a convincing argument

The cast of Hulu's "Extraordinary"

An Ode to “Extraordinary,” the Funniest Show on TV

Hulu’s little-known comedy lands somewhere between "Community" and "Fleabag," but with superpowers

Nick Mohammed and Jason Sudeikis in Ted Lasso

The Best Movies, TV and Music for March

The return of John Wick vs. the return of Ted Lasso. Plus: Chris Rock goes live on Netflix.

Streaming service Netflix, which is shown here in a photo illustration, released its new password-sharing rules for the U.S.

The Utter Stupidity of Netflix’s New Password-Sharing Rules

Want to access your account away from home? Things are about to get tricky.

Netflix sign-in page displayed on a laptop screen and Netflix logo displayed on a phone screen are seen in this illustration photo. The streaming service plans to crack down on password sharing on a larger scale.

Netflix’s Password Sharing Crackdown Is Coming to the US

The streaming service shared vague plans to combat account sharing in the coming months

Harry Styles on Thursday May 19, 2022 performing on the "Today" show. In spite of having the number one streaming song of 2022, music streams for top artists are down.

The Top 10 Streaming Songs in the US Are Becoming Less Popular Every Year

2022's biggest hits were responsible for less than 0.5% of on-demand audio play in the U.S. (and that number may shrink in years to come)

Ophelia Lovibond and Jake Johnson in HBO's "Minx," one of the many shows who saw its renewal reversed by a streaming service

What’s With So Many Networks Canceling Previously Renewed Shows?

Desperate to save cash, streaming services are pulling the plug on previously greenlit projects

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Amazon Reportedly Considering a Standalone Sports App

There are pros and cons to this approach

A collage image featuring Twitter icons, a concert, an MLB player, a man sleeping and Antarctica. These are all part of our 2023 trends and predictions for American men.

20 Trends That Will Define the Lives of American Men in 2023

Bubbles will burst, culture wars will escalate, but you'll sleep easier. We'll explain.

The cast of "Don't Look Up," a 2021 Netflix film that was altered due to viewer feedback from the Netflix Preview Club, a secret focus group

Netflix’s Secret Focus Group of Subscribers Is Altering What You Watch

A few thousand people in the Netflix Preview Club get to view and critique movies and shows before they're released to the public

A user connects to the Netflix streaming platform on a TV. Here's what the service's new Basic With Ads subscription is like.

Netflix’s New Basic With Ads Plan Is Missing Quite a Few Movies

Besides a diluted catalog, Netflix's cheapest subscription plan has a few other flaws that could be deal-breakers for users

Netflix Manage Access and Devices screen, which just launched on the streaming service

Netflix Now Allows You to Kick Devices Off Your Account

The streaming service will allow users to view recent devices that have streamed from their accounts (and log them out quickly)