'Rise of Skywalker' to cap off Disney's year at the box office
Disney is about to end its landmark year with yet another box office milestone as the final chapter of the Skywalker saga storms into theaters this weekend.
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For Spotify, music might not actually be the key to success
The music-streaming space is competitive and crowded, with Apple, Google, Amazon, Pandora, Tidal, iHeart Radio and dozens more battling for ears. But Spotify is the lead player, with more than 113 million paid subscribers.
How to watch tonight's Democratic presidential debate
PBS NewsHour and Politico are co-hosting the last primary debate of 2019, which will show seven presidential contenders facing off against each other less than 50 days before voting starts in Iowa.
IMAX had its best year yet
Hollywood is hurting with a down year at the box office. Instead of going to traditional theaters, many moviegoers are streaming from the comfort of their couches. But IMAX still had its best year yet in 2019.
Why are Star Wars droids so lovable? It's science
In November 2014, a little orange and white ball named BB-8 rolled across the screen in the first "The Force Awakens" trailer, the next generation of plucky droids in the Star Wars universe.
Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' raking in big bucks
This time of year, it's hard to go a day without hearing Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You," whether it's playing in a store, in an Uber or on your holiday playlist.
Global gender equality could take another 100 years to achieve
Most of us won't live to see gender equality achieved worldwide, according to a new study, which predicts the milestone is almost 100 years away.
Feds shut down illegal streaming sites that rivaled Netflix, Hulu
As the streaming wars continue to heat up, the Department of Justice says two men behind some of the largest illegal streaming services have been taken out of play.
Boris Johnson may go after BBC's funding
Fresh off a thumping election victory, Prime Minister Boris Johnson may be preparing to target one of his country's most recognizable institutions: The BBC.
NBCUniversal chief Steve Burke says he will step down
The streaming era of NBCUniversal will be led by Jeff Shell, the chairman of NBC's film and network television businesses.
Hallmark Channel apologizes for pulling ads with same-sex weddings
The Hallmark Channel is reversing its decision to pull advertisements featuring same-sex couples and apologizing for removing them in the first place, a network spokeswoman told CNN Business.
Quit China's military, face consequences
With around 2 million people in China's armed forces, you might think the story of one person who couldn't take the rigors of military life wouldn't warrant national attention.
'Love Island' host Caroline Flack charged with assault
Caroline Flack, the presenter of hit British reality TV show "Love Island," has been charged with assault, police confirmed on Friday.
Facebook predicts likely 2020 trends
Do you bathe in milk, gobble up kimchi or dress in getups straight out of the '80s? If you don't, you might soon -- Facebook predicts those trends could go global in 2020.
Why the UK has such restrictive reporting laws on election day
As millions of voters leave their homes on Thursday and trudge towards polling stations on a cold, rainy December day, don't expect to hear about any frantic last-minute campaigning from parties -- the news will be eerily quiet thanks to strict rules about what broadcasters can and cannot say on election day.
From Billy Porter to Baby Yoda, here's what you Googled this year
In 2019, people across the country turned to Google for all the answers. Now, Google has unveiled its 2019 Year In Search, a look at the top trending searches of the year.
Why Netflix may need to cut prices and run ads
Netflix executives have repeatedly said the company will not run ads to generate more revenue. But with competition getting more intense, one Wall Street analyst thinks Netflix should offer a cheaper ad-supported service.
Golden Globe 2020 nominations revealed
The nominees for the 77th Golden Globe Awards were announced Monday.
Reality TV contestant had to watch her own alleged assault
When Carlota Prado was asked to enter the "diary room" on the Spanish version of the "Big Brother" reality TV series, it would have seemed an entirely mundane request.
UK broadcaster apologizes for misquoting Boris Johnson
Britain's Channel 4 apologized Friday after mistakenly reporting that Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he wants to control the numbers of "people of colour" coming to the UK.
Spotify Wrapped reveals your top songs, favorites of the decade
Musicals may be on your go-to streaming playlists, or perhaps you prefer listening to some hip hop.
How to watch Thursday's CNN town hall with Nancy Pelosi
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will participate in a CNN town hall on Thursday, a day after the first House Judiciary Committee impeachment hearing saw eight hours of debate over whether President Donald Trump's conduct with Ukraine provided evidence of impeachable offenses.
Jay-Z's 50th birthday celebrated with return to Spotify
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Gotham Awards 2019 winners include 'Marriage Story'
The 2019 Gotham Independent Film Awards, which honor the best in independent cinema, gave streaming giant Netflix a lot of love on Monday.
