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Nov 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix’s International Survival Show Gets a New Season

Netflix is on a roll with its international reality shows. Recently, they announced a third season for the popular Korean competition series, Physical 100. For the first time, this season will include fit contestants from all across Asia, turning it into a massive regional showdown. Last year, the f

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

NBC Staff Left in Dark About MSNBC Split

Staff at NBC News and 30 Rock are clueless about the future of their relationship with MSNBC, following Comcast's decision to split off its cable networks. Insiders say they expect the two news teams to stop collaborating by 2025. A new company, SpinCo, will include channels like MSNBC, CNBC, and Sy

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Former Reality Star Sean Duffy Picked for Transport Secretary

Sean Duffy, a former Wisconsin lawmaker and reality TV personality, has been tapped by President-elect Trump to become the next transportation secretary. Duffy's rise from a lumberjack-turned-lawmaker to a TV host on Fox Business has caught the eye of the future president, who appreciates a media-sa

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Social Media Stars: News Sources of the 21st Century

Ever wondered who’s shaping the news landscape in America? It turns out, nearly one in five Americans get their news from social media stars. A new study by Pew Research Center reveals that these digital influencers, often found on platforms like X, are a significant source of information, especiall

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

The Rise of Conservative Media: A New Era

In the past decade, conservative media has boomed, with outlets like Sinclair Broadcast Group and One America News Network leading the charge. This growth coincided with Trump's 2022 presidential bid and Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter, which became a hotbed for right-wing messages. Musk even invest

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Nov 17 2024SCIENCE

Space Chat: Dr. Steffen Talks Kepler and Exoplanets

What if you could see worlds far away, beyond our own solar system? That's what the Kepler Space Telescope has done, finding over 2, 000 new planets, or exoplanets. Dr. Jason Steffen, a physics professor from UNLV, was on episode 137 of This Week In Space to talk about Kepler's mission. Launched in

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Nov 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Portnoy's Podcast Exit: A New Chapter

Dave Portnoy, the CEO of Barstool Sports, has decided to leave the "BFFs" podcast by the end of the year. He announced his departure on the "Unnamed Show, " expressing that he wasn't keen on the podcast's topics anymore. The show, co-hosted by Brianna LaPaglia and Josh Richards, often focuses on tee

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

'Balancing Act: A New Voice for the LA Times'

Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, the owner of the LA Times, has a big goal: to make the paper more balanced. He thinks the paper has mixed up news and opinion, so he wants to change that. He plans to bring in more conservative voices to balance the left-leaning side. His idea is that news should be just fac

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Nov 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Exciting Changes: New Executives in Music Industry

Welcome to the executive shuffle! The music industry is buzzing with new hires and promotions. Let's start with EMI Records Japan. Shintaro Aki is the new managing director, bringing over 20 years of experience, including a stint at Warner Music Japan. He's known for his work with artists like Super

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Nov 14 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Meet the New ‘Today’ Show Co-Anchor: Craig Melvin

Get ready for some big changes on NBC's 'Today' show! Craig Melvin is stepping up to join Savannah Guthrie at the anchor desk starting January 13. This comes after Hoda Kotb, who has been a beloved co-anchor since 2018, decides to step down on January 10. Kotb has been with NBC News for 26 years and

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