How SiriusXM bought and bungled a beloved podcast network

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Paul Scheer says the pitch was simple. It was 12 years ago, and the founders of Earwolf wanted him to make a podcast: “We’re gonna make these shows,” he recalls them saying, “and you can […]

How to Watch Halo Online Free: Stream Video Game Series on Paramount+

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. If you’re a gamer or spend hours of your time watching popular streamers […]

11 Actors Who Nearly Starred in The Lord of the Rings Franchise

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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the cultural juggernaut that is Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy, which started with the release of The Fellowship of the Ring on December 19, 2001. The […]

Steven Spielberg Won’t Direct Another Musical After ‘West Side Story’, Here’s Why

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Steven Spielberg Won’t Direct Another Musical After ‘West Side Story’ (Photo Credit: wikimedia) Filmmaker Steven Spielberg, who is one of the nominees for the Producers Guild of America (PGA) awards for his musical ‘West Side […]

Jaguars cut veteran LB Myles Jack to create $8M in cap space | Entertainment

Jaguars cut veteran LB Myles Jack to create $8M in cap space | Entertainment

By MARK LONG – AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville followed its free-agent spending spree with a cost-saving move: cutting veteran linebacker and defensive captain Myles Jack on Tuesday. The Jaguars created […]

Bad Vegan: Netflix Show’s Director on Sarma Melngailis, Will Richards

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Chris Smith and executive producer Ryann Fraser also outline how they built trust with former restaurant owner Sarma Melngailis. [Editor’s Note: The following article contains spoilers for “Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives.”] If you’re unpacking […]

Who Is Winning the Streaming Wars? Subscribers by the Numbers

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Netflix ended 2021 with 221 million global subscribers. See how the rest stack up in the so-called streaming wars, from Disney to Peacock. Taking liberty with some Fall Out Boy lyrics: Streaming ain’t a scene, […]

‘The Last Movie Stars’ Review: Ethan Hawke’s Paul Newman Doc Beautiful

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George Clooney, Sam Rockwell, Zoe Kazan, and more all pop by. It’s obvious from the opening credits of Ethan Hawke’s documentary, “The Last Movie Stars,” that he loves Old Hollywood. Hawke, who decided to direct […]

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’: Ewan McGregor Says Character Is ‘A Broken Man’

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The show changed writers because Lucasfilm was looking, “ultimately, to make a hopeful, uplifting story,” said Kathleen Kennedy. Disney/screenshot When “Obi-Wan Kenobi” hits Disney+ this spring, it may be the most high profile “Star Wars” […]

‘Moon Knight’: Oscar Isaac Calls Disney+ Show ‘Psychological Horror’

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Isaac said that, while his character is prone to hallucinations, “the one thing that’s absolutely real is his emotional journey.” Disney+ This spring has no shortage of high profile genre television coming out, but “Moon […]

‘WeCrashed’ Review: Jared Leto ‘WeWork’ Series has Movie Star Problem

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The two Oscar winners are highly entertaining, but their presence pulls attention better spent elsewhere in the Apple TV+ limited series. SXSW can’t get enough of Adam Neumann. Just last year, during the festival’s virtual […]

Russian internet users are learning to beat Putin’s internet crackdown

Russian internet users are learning to beat Putin's internet crackdown

CNN Business  —  A digital Iron Curtain may be descending on Russia, as President Vladimir Putin struggles to control the narrative about his war in Ukraine. The Kremlin has already moved to block Facebook and […]