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Jul 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's Movie & TV Store Shutdown: What Happens to Your Purchased Content?

Microsoft has decided to close its Movies & TV store on PCs and Xbox consoles. This change was announced on a support page on July 18. The store, which has been around since 2012, will no longer sell movies or TV shows. If you try to access the store, you will see a message saying that Microsoft is no longer selling movies and TV shows. The button to buy content has...

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Jul 08 2025BUSINESS

Cable Giants Shake Up the TV World: What's Next for A&E, Lifetime, and History?

Big changes are happening in the world of cable TV. Disney and Hearst, the owners of A&E, Lifetime, and History, have put these channels up for sale. This isn't the only shake-up happening. Other big companies like NBCUniversal and Warner Bros. Discovery are also selling off some of their TV channels. A&E, Lifetime, and History are well-known names in TV. They have ...

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Jun 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Paramount+ Drops Showtime from Top Tier Plan

Paramount Global has made a subtle but significant change to its streaming service. The company has removed "Showtime" from the name of its highest-tier plan. Now, instead of "Paramount+ With Showtime, " it's simply called "Paramount+ Premium. " The price tag stays the same, though: $12. 99 monthly or $119. 99 annually. This isn't the first time Paramount+ has shuff...

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Jun 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Streaming's Big Moment: How It's Changing TV Viewing

Streaming services have reached a major turning point. For the first time, streaming content took the lead in May, edging out broadcast and cable TV in total viewership. This shift was highlighted in a recent monthly report on TV viewing habits. Streaming platforms captured 44. 8% of the TV screen time, while broadcast and cable together made up 44. 2%. This ...

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Jun 10 2025BUSINESS

The Media Giant's Big Split: What's Next for Warner Bros Discovery?

The media world is buzzing with the news of Warner Bros Discovery's big move. Just a few years back, the company was formed through a massive merger. Now, it's splitting into two separate entities, each with its own path forward. The streaming and studios side, which includes big names like HBO and Warner Bros, is gearing up for a tough fight. It's going head-to-hea...

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Jun 09 2025BUSINESS

Two Paths: Warner Bros. Discovery's Big Split

The media giant Warner Bros. Discovery is making a significant move. It is splitting into two separate companies. One will focus on streaming and film production. The other will handle traditional TV networks. This decision was announced months ago and is set to wrap up by mid-2026. The goal is to give each new company a clearer direction and more flexibility in the ...

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Jun 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Weekend Movie Magic: From Action to Horror, What's Worth Your Time?

This weekend, there's a mix of thrilling action and chilling horror to keep you on the edge of your seat. For action fans, the long-awaited "From the World of John Wick: Ballerina" finally hits theaters. Directed by Chad Stahelski, who took over from Len Wiseman, this film is a spin-off from the popular John Wick series. While the action sequences are impressive, esp...

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May 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

HBO Max Returns: A Shift in Streaming Strategy

Warner Bros. Discovery is making a big change to its streaming service. The company will rename its platform to HBO Max again. This is the third name change in just a few years. The first was when HBO became HBO Max. Then it was just Max. Now, it's going back to HBO Max. This switch is happening this summer. The company made this announcement during a big presentatio...

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May 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Next Week's Must-Watch TV: A Guide to Fresh Streaming Picks

Next week, three major streaming services are rolling out new TV series. Netflix, Max, and Apple TV+ are all set to release content that promises excitement, stunning visuals, and even a touch of robotic mayhem. First up, Apple TV+ is debuting Murderbot, a sci-fi series based on a popular book. The show follows a security robot that has hacked its own controls t...

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Apr 30 2025CELEBRITIES

Kanye's 'Donda 2' Surfaces on Spotify: What's the Deal?

Kanye West's album "Donda 2" made a surprise appearance on Spotify and other streaming platforms. It came out of nowhere late Tuesday night. This is the first time in a while that one of his albums has been on Spotify. The album is listed under the name "Donda, " which is the name of his late mother and the title of his previous album from 2021. It's not clear why it...

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