SiriusXM is reducing its staff headcount. The North American pay-radio operator is axing around 170 employees, representing 3 per cent of its current workforce of some 5,680 staff. The broadcaster laid off 8 per cent of its employees less than a year ago. CEO Jennifer Witz, in a memo to staff, said: “We made significant…

5.5 million households in the UK will struggle to watch their favourite TV shows unless Traditional TV is protected to 2040 and beyond, campaigners are warning. The call comes as consultancy firm EY publishes new analysis on the feasibility of broadband networks serving as the only mechanism for universal TV services. Despite the Government’s 99…

There’s some news about Bravo’s Winter House. Amid rumors that the show had been canceled, there’s now an update on what is really going on. Rumors started swirling a few weeks ago when Paige DeSorbo, who appeared in seasons one and two of the reality show, claimed the show was canceled. Head inside for the…

EchoStar’s highly contentious plans to raise cash by issuing and restructuring its debts, which received significant objections from creditors, has been abandoned. It is the second time in two weeks that Dish Network’s parent EchoStar has scrapped a controversial proposal to restructure debt after creditor backlash. The satellite TV provider announced on February 12th the…

Super Bowl LVIII was the most-watched TV broadcast in the US since the Moon landing in 1969. The February 11th showdown, which saw the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers in overtime, averaged 123.4 million viewers, according to Nielsen ratings released by CBS. The event in Las Vegas surpassed the previous most-watched Super…

Kevin Williamson has signed a deal with Universal Television and has four projects in development, including a reimagining of the classic film Rear Window. Williamson is excited to work with Universal Television and emphasizes the importance of having partners who believe in and support creators. In addition to Rear Window, Williamson will also be creating…

Netflix is doubling down on its commitment to the ever-busy Tyler Perry. The streaming service announced Monday that it was adding a multi-year, first-look series deal to its ongoing partnership with Perry. The first series under the new pact is titled Beauty in Black, a 16-episode hour-long drama, written, directed and produced by the man himself. Per…

Super Bowl LVIII was the most-watched television show in history, as an estimated 123.4 million people watched the Kansas City Chiefs rally in overtime to defeat the San Francisco 49ers. CBS Sports said that figure included viewers across all platforms and was up 7% from last year’s 115.1 million average viewers, which was also the…

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KTTC) – The Minnesota Twins and Diamonds Sports Group announced Monday they have finalized an agreement on a one-year extension of the club’s linear broadcast rights through the 2024 season. As a result, all regionally televised Twins games this year will be produced and distributed by Bally Sports North. Beginning with the first…

Due out March 1, the upcoming POWERLINE EP is Los Angeles-based DJ and producer Valentino Khan’s love letter to his ride-or-die audience who have proven to stick with him through his evolution and the waves of exploration in his sound. Although he made his name in the world of house music, Khan decided to dive into…