YouTube TV is adding some big new features, including 4K video, unlimited concurrent streams and offline viewing.
Roku Looks to Expand Into Original Content
Roku is expanding into original content, moving beyond merely streaming content, according to a recent job listing.
TV and Broadband Providers Must Stop Charging Bogus Rental Fees
A law prohibiting TV and broadband providers from charging a rental fee for equipment the customer owns is going into effect Sunday.
AT&T Getting Serious About Selling DirecTV, Fielding Offers
AT&T is reportedly fielding offers to sell its DirecTV satellite service, as the service shrinks due to the rise of streaming options.
Comcast Will Raise Internet and TV Prices in January
Comcast is not winning any popularity contests this week as it announces internet and TV price hikes on the heels of expanding data caps.
Hulu Raising the Price of Hulu + Live TV
Hulu is once again raising prices on its Hulu + Live TV streaming service, the latest price increase among streaming services.
fuboTV and Disney Strike Deal to Distribute Disney’s Catalog
fuboTV, one of the upcoming streaming services, has just struck a deal to include Disney’s catalog of channels.
YouTube TV Loses Fox Regional Sports
YouTube TV is notifying users that it has lost the rights to Sinclair-owned channels, including Fox Regional Sports and the YES Network.
HBO and Cinemax Coming to YouTube TV
YouTube TV has scored a win against its streaming TV rivals with a deal to bring HBO and Cinemax to its service.t
NBCUniversal Launching Peacock Streaming Service July 15
NBCUniversal has unveiled Peacock, a multi-tiered, free premium streaming service, according to parent company Comcast. NBCUniversal has been working on its streaming service for some time, but this is the first time there has been significant details. The service will…
Bringing Digital-Like Concepts to TV Will Not Cause Digital-Like Growth
Brian Wieser, a well-known advertising expert at Pivotal Research, says that simply bringing digital-like concepts to traditional TV will not by itself cause digital-like growth. He says that growth would only come if TV could appeal to new kinds of advertisers.
Google Turns Search Into TV Guide, Announces TV Solutions for DoubleClick
Google made a handful of television-related announcements at the National Association of Broadcasters Show television industry event. For one, Google Search will start showing live TV listings serving as your TV guide in a way that you probably hoped it…
“Pretty Little Liars” Coming To An End Soon?
Pretty Little Liars has been exceedingly popular in recent years and has drawn quite a dedicated fan base. However, the creators of Pretty Little Liars say that there isn’t much more to be told. In an interview recently, creator of…
Robin Wright Stars in New ‘House of Cards’ Season 4 Trailer
It’s almost House of Cards time, folks. Season four of the hits Netflix original series is only a few weeks away, and the company has just dropped the official trailer. “Frank and Claire continue their pursuit for power, battling everyone…
Brooke Burke Joins ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ Cast
Brooke Burke has joined the cast of The Celebrity Apprentice. She’ll be battling it out against Laila Ali, Eric Dickerson, Boy George, Matt Iseman, Carrie Keagan, Carson Kressley, Lisa Leslie, Jon Lovitz, Vince Neil, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Kyle Richards, Chael…
Jodie Sweetin Engaged, Appears in New ‘Fuller House’ Featurette
It’s a pretty exciting time to be Jodie Sweetin. The actress just got engaged to longtime boyfriend Justin Hodak. It will be her fourth marriage. “So… Looks like the cats outta the bag! Haha! I’m so happy and he did…
Stacey Dash: BET Fires Shots on Twitter
Actress-turned-Fox News star Stacey Dash ruffled some feathers this week when she suggested that there should be no such thing as the BET network or even Black History Month. “We have to make up our minds. Either we want to…
Tyra Banks’ FABLife Canceled After Just One Season
Bad news for any fans of the Tyra Banks-produced FABLife. The show has been canceled and will not return for a second season. The remainder of the first season will go on, however. “We’re extremely proud of everyone involved with…
Kelly Ripa: Live With Kelly & Michael Renewed Through 2020
Good news, Kelly Ripa fans. ABC has announced that its daytime talk show Live With Kelly and Michael has been renewed through 2020. Ripa first joined Live in 2001, where she co-hosted with Regis Philbin for a decade. Michael Strahan…
Tina Fey’s ‘Kimmy Schmidt’ Returns April 15th, Third Season Confirmed
Season two of Tina Fey’s Netflix comedy series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt has been given an official release date. According to Netflix, the series will return on April 15th. Unbreakable @KimmySchmidt returns April 15. Just take it ten seconds at a…