The average 9.9 million viewers for Louisiana State topping Iowa was significantly more than the previous record of 5.7 million for an N.C.A.A. women’s tournament game, achieved in 2002 when Connecticut won the title.
Category: Television
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‘Late Night’ Writer Mike Karnell Opens Vintage Lamp Store
Mike Karnell, a writer and director for “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” recently opened FloraLuce, a specialty lighting shop in Brooklyn.
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WWE Acquired by UFC Owner Endeavor to Form Fighting Heavyweight
The New York Times – Business:The new company, with the stock ticker “TKO,” is betting that the value of rights for live events like wrestling will continue to soar.
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‘Hot Ones’ Was a Slow Burn All Along
The New York Times – Movies:This YouTube talk show’s premise is simple: Disarm celebrities with deep-cut questions and scorchingly spicy wings. Nearly 300 episodes later, the recipe still works.
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Broadcast News Is at Center of Fight Over Noncompete Clauses
The New York Times – Business:Job-switching barriers are routine at TV stations, even for workers not on the air. A proposed federal rule would curb the practice across all fields.
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Endeavor and W.W.E. Said to Be Close to Deal Combining Fighting Leagues
The New York Times – Business:A union of Endeavor’s U.F.C. combat league and World Wrestling Entertainment would increase the combined company’s leverage in negotiations with content distributors.
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Michael R. Jackson on the Soap Opera Origins of ‘White Girl in Danger’
The New York Times – Movies:The musical’s creator and creative team discuss their influences, including “Days of Our Lives,” “Showgirls” and D’Angelo.
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Fox News Hosts Rally Around Trump, After Months of Keeping Some Distance
The New York Times – Business:In an about-face from recent criticism of him, the network’s star personalities denounced Donald Trump’s indictment as politically motivated and suggested it might lead to unrest.
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Millennials Pay for a Dose of ’90s Nostalgia
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:At the second annual 90s Con, aging millennials traveled from across the United States to connect with the stars of their youth.