Trump-less Fox News Republican debate tops ratings expectations

[ad_1] During the 2016 race for the White House, then-candidate Donald Trump was responsible for making the Republican primary debates must-watch television events. But even without Trump onstage, Fox News was able to attract the largest cable TV audience for a non-sports program so far this year with its Wednesday showdown between the candidates for… Continue reading Trump-less Fox News Republican debate tops ratings expectations

‘Blue Beetle’ Box Office Tops ‘Barbie,’ With $25.4 Million

[ad_1] The winners of the Barbie beatdown. Photo: Warner Bros The Scarab wasn’t the only one who decided to latch onto the Blue Beetle; audiences are set to see the latest DC superhero movie starring Xolo Maridueña, Becky G, and George Lopez. Ángel Manuel Soto’s Blue Beetle earned $10 million on opening day, before scoring… Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’ Box Office Tops ‘Barbie,’ With $25.4 Million

Viral country song ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ tops charts

[ad_1] Oliver Anthony says he’s “still in a state of shock” over the viral success of “Rich Men North of Richmond,” a country song that has been dubbed an ode to the working class, but also an “alt-right anthem” that’s “offensive” and “fatphobic.” “Rich Men North of Richmond has been uploaded to all major streaming… Continue reading Viral country song ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ tops charts

Disney tops earnings estimates as streaming losses narrow.

[ad_1] The Walt Disney Co.‘s latest quarterly earnings report, released Wednesday, illustrates the catch-22 facing big media companies: old-school TV still turns a profit but is on the decline, while streaming is growing but remains a money-loser. It’s a transitional moment for the entertainment industry that — on top of a Hollywood strike wave that… Continue reading Disney tops earnings estimates as streaming losses narrow.

NewJeans EP Tops Barbie Soundtrack on Album Chart

[ad_1] Photo: ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP via Getty Images Girlies were racing to the top of the Billboard Album chart this week, but NewJeans eventually came out ahead. The k-pop group’s EP Get Up debuted at number 1, followed by the Barbie soundtrack. Only 500 units separated the two albums. Not only is this NewJeans’ first American… Continue reading NewJeans EP Tops Barbie Soundtrack on Album Chart

NewJeans EP Tops Barbie Soundtrack on Album Chart

[ad_1] Photo: ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP via Getty Images Girlies were racing to the top of the Billboard Album chart this week, but NewJeans eventually came out ahead. The k-pop group’s EP Get Up debuted at number 1, followed by the Barbie soundtrack. Only 500 units separated the two albums. Not only is this NewJeans’ first American… Continue reading NewJeans EP Tops Barbie Soundtrack on Album Chart