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The Best Movies, TV and Music for January

Including the long-awaited return of “True Detective.” Plus, a documentary on one of the biggest financial scandals of the 21st century.

Our Favorite TV Shows of 2023

Featuring shocking deaths, outrageous comedy and one extremely elaborate prank

The Best Movies, TV and Music for December

Will “The Iron Claw” be the year’s best film? Plus, the final season of “Letterkenny.”

The Best Booze Movies Ever

Where to stream these intoxicating films (and what to drink while watching)

Why Is Apple TV+ Raising Prices Again?

Just over a year ago the streaming service was $4.99/month. Soon, it'll be double that.

"The Wheel of Time" Has Done the Impossible

After a cringe-inducing first season for this big-budget fantasy epic, the second feels like an entirely new (and finally binge-worthy) show

The Best Movies, TV and Music for September

It's the final season of "Sex Education." Plus, Dan Harmon returns to network TV and "The Creator" brings us world-ending AI.

Why Does Netflix Keep Churning Out Action Movie Knockoffs?

How "Heart of Stone," "Red Notice" and "The Gray Man" became Netflix action "mockbusters"

Netflix Is Ending Its Basic Plan in Canada. Is the US Next?

Your future streaming options may be limited to a cheaper, ad-supported plan or a more expensive no-ad option

Some HBO-Exclusive Shows Are Surprisingly Headed to Netflix

A new deal would find HBO original series getting a second streaming home on a major rival

The Best Movies, TV and Music for June

Including the return of “The Bear" and a new Foo Fighters album

Disney+ Is Combining Hulu Into Its App (Well, Sort Of)

Convenient? Yes, but it suggests a murky future for Hulu, as do new announcements of price hikes and shows leaving the service.

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.

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"

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The Best Movies, TV and Music for June

Including the return of “The Bear" and a new Foo Fighters album

Disney+ Is Combining Hulu Into Its App (Well, Sort Of)

Convenient? Yes, but it suggests a murky future for Hulu, as do new announcements of price hikes and shows leaving the service.

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.

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"

The Best Movies, TV and Music for April

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

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

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

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

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.

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’s Password Sharing Crackdown Is Coming to the US

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

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)

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

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

Amazon Reportedly Considering a Standalone Sports App

There are pros and cons to this approach

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.

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