Netflix making series about Tejano singer Selena
The story of late Tejano singer Selena is coming to Netflix.
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NASA to NBA star Steph Curry: Yes, we went to the moon
What's up with NBA players' rejection of, well, basic scientific facts?
Court TV is coming back in 2019
Court TV is back in session.
'Dumplin'' serves up pageant drama set to Dolly Parton songs
Stop if you've heard this one: An overweight girl clashes with her beauty-queen mother, entering a teen beauty pageant as an act of defiance. Yet the set-up somehow works reasonably well in "Dumplin'," a Netflix movie that weaves Dolly Parton songs throughout the story and casts Jennifer Aniston as the mom.
Why it's difficult for Netflix and 'Friends' to go on a break
"Friends" will be there for you on Netflix through 2019, but the minor internet meltdown over a rumor that the show was leaving goes to the heart of the biggest question about Netflix's short-term future: What happens if and when its competitors pull their most popular content from Netflix to make it exclusive to their own streaming services?
Nexstar buys Tribune in $4.1 billion deal
Tribune Media found another buyer after its last merger was scuttled.
Cleveland radio station bans 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'
Star 102, WDOK-FM, calls itself "Cleveland's Christmas station." But its listeners are discovering that one holiday chestnut has been kicked to the curb.
Netflix cancels 'Daredevil'
Netflix has axed another Marvel project.
Rep. Steve King appeared on podcast frequented by white nationalists
Republican Rep. Steve King once appeared on a far-right podcast that frequently gave a platform to white nationalists and whose host has argued that some races are less intelligent than others.
'Roma' leads streaming push into Oscar race
Netflix desperately wants to make its mark on the Oscar race, and in Alfonso Cuaron's autobiographical "Roma," it has its strongest contender yet. Yet the streaming service -- having roiled the TV business -- appears determined to storm the movie-awards competition in similar fashion, which means breaking rules and operating very much on its own terms.
What a bunch of regional sports networks would do for Amazon
Amazon has been steadily pushing into live sports broadcasting. Now those plans might be picking up speed.
9 top tech gifts to give this year
Whether you're shopping for a work pal or soulmate, it can be hard to find a present that's unique and not obvious.
Fox launches TV streaming service with Saudi media group
Fox Networks has struck a deal with a Saudi media group to launch a new TV streaming service in the Middle East and North Africa.
Google closes in bear market territory for the first time in 7 years
Alphabet (GOOGL) just closed in bear market territory for the first time since 2011.
'Dogs' is a feel-good tale about BFFs with tails
In case you've missed the memo, feelings are big on TV right now.
Spotify makes play for Middle East with Arabic service
Spotify is bringing its services to the Middle East.
Sick of all the remakes on TV? They're not going anywhere
The television industry seems to have survived the sacrilege of daring to continue the story of Roseanne's family, after first dumping the famous/infamous actress who played the part, Roseanne Barr, and then killing off her character, off-screen, with the most familiar resolve in the entertainment world: It's a business decision; not artistic decision.
Half of Netflix's new Asian originals are from India
Netflix's big push into Asia just got a whole lot bigger, and India is at the heart of it.
White House pulls CNN's Acosta's pass after contentious news conference
In a stunning break with protocol, the White House said Wednesday night that it's suspending the press pass of CNN's Jim Acosta "until further notice."
Netflix to launch shows in Spanish, Norwegian
Netflix is launching two new series from Europe as it seeks to capitalize on its growing international audience.
Bloomberg's latest ad buy features personal appeal to voters
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's political action committee is unleashing yet another advertisement—this one featuring himself, in a plea to voters on behalf of Democrats ahead of Tuesday's midterms.
7 scary movies to stream for Halloween
What are the ingredients of a good scary movie?
Netflix wants to take on another $2 billion in debt
Netflix has spent massive amounts of money to build its streaming empire. Now it is looking toward debt markets to fund even more shows.
