Liberty Media Swings to Fourth-Quarter Operating Profit, Touts Live Nation Outlook

The company, led by CEO Greg Maffei and chairman John Malone, posted fourth-quarter results for its Atlanta Braves, Formula One and SiriusXM units.

YouTube Pauses Monetization for Russian Media Channels Following Sanctions

The news follows a similar move on Friday from Meta which is "now prohibiting Russian state media from running ads or monetizing on our platform anywhere in the world" according to security policy head Nathaniel Gleicher.

Local TV Giant Tegna Sold to Private Equity Firms in Megadeal

Standard General and Apollo will pay $24 per share for the company, which owns 64 stations in 51 markets and will become the nation’s "largest minority-owned, woman-led broadcast group."

Beijing 2022: Discovery Streaming Audiences Surpass 2018 Winter Games

The success is "reaffirming the power and value of integrating sports into our Discovery+ entertainment service," says JB Perrette, president & CEO, Discovery Streaming & International.

NPR’s ‘How I Built This’ Strikes Licensing Deal With Amazon Music, Wondery (Exclusive)

The podcast will stream exclusively on Amazon Music and Wondery+ for one week before going wide on all podcast platforms for free.

Douglas Trumbull, Visual Effects Maestro on ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’ Dies at 79

The three-time Oscar nominee also worked magic for 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind,' 'Blade Runner 'and 'The Tree of Life.'

Joe Rogan Offered $100M to Quit Spotify for Right-Wing Platform

The Rumble offer comes as Spotify's stock sinks to almost pre-Rogan levels for the first time since signing the podcaster.

ViacomCBS Elevates Alex Berkett to Chief Corporate Development and Strategy Officer Role

The expanded role for the veteran dealmaker "underscores our commitment to a unified strategy and corporate development team," says CFO Naveen Chopra.

Spotify CEO Addresses Joe Rogan’s N-Word Use, Doubles Down on Keeping Podcaster on Platform

Over the weekend, videos resurfaced by the musician India.Arie showed the podcaster repeatedly using the n-word and making derogatory comments about Black people.

Original ‘Fight Club’ Ending Restored in China After Censorship Backlash

In a rare censorship reversal, Chinese streamer Tencent Video has undone its mangled cuts to the conclusion of David Fincher's 1999 cult classic.

Amazon to Raise Price of Prime Membership, Citing NFL Deal and Expanded Entertainment Offerings

The price of an annual Amazon Prime membership will jump to $139 in the coming weeks.

Spotify’s Joe Rogan Mess Exposes Larger Rift Over Rules, Streaming Revenues

Content advisory labels may be beside the point for the streaming giant's flagship podcast series, and other creators may be wary of taking a stand on the issue.

Howard Hesseman, Dr. Johnny Fever on ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ Dies at 81

The two-time Emmy nominee and improv veteran also played teacher Charlie Moore on 'Head of the Class.'

Wil Wheaton, Geek & Sundry Settle Lawsuit Over Web Series Profits

The actor-writer has settled a lawsuit accusing Legendary-owned Geek & Sundry of cutting him out of profits from 'Titansgrave: The Ashes of Valkana.'

Joni Mitchell Says She Will Remove Music From Spotify: “I Stand In Solidarity With Neil Young”

The musician made the announcement in a brief note posted to her website on Friday.

Netflix Can’t Checkmate Chess Grandmaster in ‘Queen’s Gambit’ Defamation Lawsuit

A judge rejected the streamer's argument that it can't be sued for defamation of real people in works of fiction.

Will Hollywood’s Streaming Ambition Lead to Big Gaming Buys?

As Microsoft snaps up Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion to shore up its streaming platform, and Netflix also enters the sector, Sony — or even Disney — may be next to strike a deal.

Union Calls for Regulator “Oversight” of Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Buy

The Communication Workers of America's request comes after Raven Software, a studio owned by the video game holding company, announced an "organizational change" affecting workers who recently declared their intention to form a union.

Why the Streamers Are (Finally) Investing in Africa

The continent is generating a frenzy of localized content as giants like Netflix and Disney+ battle to gain a foothold in a market that has long been ignored: "There’s a lot of room for growth."

Days After Microsoft Deal, Workers at Activision Blizzard-Owned Developer Announce Union

The worker group, called Game Workers Alliance Union, is the first to form a union within the video game holding company, which has faced claims of a toxic work culture.