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NBC’s Peacock streaming service implemented a major price hike for new subscribers this week — days before the hotly anticipated 2024 Summer Olympics are set to begin.

On Thursday, the Comcast-owned streamer began charging new subscribers $7.99 for Peacock’s standard ad-supported tier, called “Premium.” That’s a 33% increase compared to its old price of $5.99 per month. The “Premium” tier’s annual cost jumped $20 to $79.99, up from $59.99.

The ad-free “Premium Plus” plan is even more expensive, with an updated price tag of $13.99 per month. Before the hike took effect, it cost $11.99 per month. The annual cost also increased...

NBC’s Peacock 33% price hike to take effect ahead of 2024 Summer Olympics — here’s what to know

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Warner Bros. Discovery could be seeking to split its TV networks, including CNN and TNT, from the rest of its business.

Warner Bros. Reportedly Looking to Split Away From Basic Cable in Latest Move

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The NBA's new Media Rights Deal could be finalized if TNT allows its option to match new contracts with Amazon or NBC expire.

TNT Has Until Monday To Match NBC's $2.2 Billion Or Amazon's $1.8 Billion In New Media Rights Deal

Disney is working on updating its streaming platform Disney + with a slate of new features, including live channels and algorithms, that’ll make it look like a mashup of regular TV and Netflix. Suggested Reading. The features are part of of Disney’s efforts to make the streaming platform profitable...

Disney’s new streaming plan sounds a lot like regular TV

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With National Basketball Association media rights approaching final form, Warner Bros. Discovery is about to make its play. The league has sent official terms of its proposed new media rights contacts to Warner Bros. Discovery, starting a five-day period where the media company can choose to match a package of broadcasting rights.

NBA sends media terms to Warner Bros. Discovery to start five-day match period

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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The public builds a special relationship with popular news anchors. Even though we don't know them personally, they become trusted faces that we let into our homes via our TV screens on a daily basis. We rely on these journalists to deliver the hardest of news, from the 9/11 attacks to devastating natural disasters. It's a huge responsibility, and they work incredibly hard to get to that coveted primetime TV spot. Susan Hendricks is one of them. The HLN and CNN anchor has been in the business for decades and has come close to some of the worst crimes in America.

Here's What Happened To News Anchor Susan Hendricks

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MOLLY Qerim dazzled ESPN viewers during First Take’s return to Bristol on Wednesday. The 40-year-old turned heads in oversized camo pants as the sports debate show headed back to its roots. Qerim, a native of Connecticut, returned to her home state for the special broadcast. First Take was forced to move out of their usual […]

Molly Qerim wows with ‘back in Bristol’ camo outfit live on First Take as ESPN viewers lovestruck by ‘beautiful’ host

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	Five men were convicted by a federal jury in Las Vegas this week for their part in operating Jetflicks, which officials say was one of the largest illegal streaming services in the U.S.SAG-AFTRA Seeks to Write AI Protections Into California Law




	Jetflicks, which charged $9.99 per month for the streaming service, generated millions of dollars in subscription revenue and caused “substantial harm to television program copyright owners,” the Justice Department said Thursday.




	At one point, Jetflicks claimed to host more than 183,200 TV episodes — a lineup larger than the combined catalogs of Netflix, Hulu, Vudu and Amazon Prime Video, according to...

Five Men Convicted of Operating Massive, Illegal Streaming Service That Allegedly Had More Content Than Netflix, Hulu, Vudu and Prime Video Combined

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TCL has just delivered a big present to Roku devices and TCL TVs that use the Roku OS. It's replacing the existing TCL app with a brand-new app called TCLtv Plus that will give you access to more than 350 ad-supported streaming channels.That's a big upgrade for a lot of people: TCL has been collaborating with Roku for over a decade now, so there are millions of TVs out there running the Roku OS.According to Mark Zhang, president of TCL North America, "Our partnership with Roku firmly establishes TCLtv Plus as a powerful force in the streaming ecosystem". So what...

Roku fans just got 350 new, free streaming channels thanks to TCL

David Muir is a journalist best known for anchoring ABC World News Tonight and co-anchoring ABC’s news magazine show 20/20. Muir has previously worked as an anchor and a reporter at WTVH-TV in Syracuse, New York, as an anchor and a reporter for WCVB television in Boston, and on other ABC vehicles like World News Now, America This Morning, and Primetime.

Is ABC News anchor David Muir married?

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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I don’t know about you but summer is definitely my favorite season and I am definitely a sun worshipper. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we do not see enough of it so when it is here, that is where you will find me. Everything I do I do outside when the sun is out and the weather is warm. I wonder who else feels this way. I wonder what Zodiac Signs love the Sunshine. Want to find out? Let’s do a little research.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Love Sunshine


				













	CNBC just made its last call on “Last Call,” the outlet’s second attempt in recent months to offer business-news programming to evening audiences.CNBC Ramps Up Sports-Business Coverage




	The NBCUniversal-backed cable network is canceling the 7 p.m. program, which launched in March of last year as part of a broader effort to keep business-news aficionados watching CNBC later into the evening.  Executives have determined viewers aren’t interested enough in news at that time,and intend to replace the show with an hour of “Shark Tank,” a staple for CNBC in nighttime hours. 




	Anchor Brian Sulliivan is expected to stay with CNBC, according...

CNBC Hangs Up On ‘Last Call,’ Network’s Latest Effort to Offer Evening News


				













	Whit Johnson, Janai Norman and Gio Benitez hold important jobs at ABC News, tasked with taking the  unit’s flagship program, “Good Morning America,” into the weekend-news fray. TV Networks Scramble Sunday Schedules After Trump Assassination Attempt




	Now they each will take on another pressing task — boosting ABC News in the streaming wars.




	The Disney journalism unit’s live-streaming outlet ABC News Live will on Saturday expand its programming on weekends, dispatching each member of the trio to take on streaming duties during weekend hours after 10 a.m. ET on Saturdays and Sundays. The group will retain their assignments on the “GMA”...

ABC News Taps ‘GMA’ Weekend Anchors to Expand Streaming Efforts (EXCLUSIVE)

The NBA piloted a two-day format for the 2024 NBA Draft. If front office executives get their way, the change will be here to stay. One anonymous executive went in depth on the benefits of having the first round on one day, followed by a break before the second round on the next day.

Front Office Executives Loved Two-Day NBA Draft Format

We recently compiled a report on the 20 Best Alternatives to Cable TV and in this article we will look at the top alternative. Today, the US entertainment industry is composed of a wide variety of platforms, which means that consumers are always in search of a better alternative to what they currently subscribe to. Due to a rise in cable prices, along with an increase in the number of available streaming services, more and more Americans are unsubscribing from their cable plans.

The Best Alternative to Cable TV

WNBA players are expected to make considerably more money beginning with the 2026 season when their new 11-year, $2.2 billion media rights deal begins along with a renegotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement. Players can choose to opt out of their existing CBA by November of this year, which would then terminate at the end of the 2025 season.

Some WNBA Players Could Make More Than $1M Per Season Beginning In 2026

ONE of the most popular free, ad-supported streaming providers has unleashed 12 new channels. The Roku Channel boasts over 350 live TV channels and 80,000 free movies and shows – and it continually adds more. This includes a dozen channels arriving this month, featuring everything from comedy to children shows. Among the new additions are two […]

Surprise Roku gift gets you 12 free live channels – claim it to unlock enormous library of 80,000 movies and shows too

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NBC, Amazon, Disney Media Deals Do Not Include Matching Rights

The NBA's new media rights deals with NBC, Amazon, and Disney will not include matching rights,...

NBC, Amazon, Disney Media Deals Do Not Include Matching Rights

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