Category: Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming

Frank Ocean Shows Us a More Human Way to Perform

As live concert broadcasts have grown increasingly staid, his electrifying Coachella set gave us an unruly digital experience to share.
Hollywood Writers Strike Is ‘Going to Be a While’

The writers and entertainment companies remain far apart on several key issues, including money, and the standoff could last for months.
Twitter Criticized for Allowing Texas Shooting Images to Spread

Graphic images of the attack went viral on the platform, which has made cuts to its moderation team. Some users said the images exposed the realities of gun violence.
Moogs and Muppets: Record Shopping in Brooklyn

Picking through the bins at the Academy Records Annex, and rediscovering “Switched-On Rock,” as well as albums by Tim Hardin and Otis Redding.
When La Scala Is Sold Out, You Can Still Get In (Online)

The opera house’s new streaming service provides live and on-demand performances, as well as extras like backstage glimpses and educational programs.
Google Promised to Defund Climate Lies, but the Ads Keep Coming

Google said in 2021 that it would stop running ads alongside videos and other content that denied the existence and causes of climate change.
Writers, Seeking Pay Change for the Streaming Era, Prepare to Strike

In the 16 years since the entertainment industry’s last strike, sweeping technological change has upended the television and movie business.
The Shining Promise and Dashed Dreams of China’s Live Shopping Craze

Star sellers can amass huge followings and eye-popping fortunes, through a format that mixes consumerism and entertainment. But competition is fierce, and the government is watching.
Hollywood, Both Frantic and Calm, Braces for Writers’ Strike

Studios have moved up deadlines for TV writers, and late-night shows are preparing to go dark. But for other segments of the industry, it’s business as usual.
Russian Pranksters Trick the Fed Chair, Based on Internet Videos

Videos circulating online show Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, answering basic questions about the American and global economy.
Livestreaming ‘Made All the Difference’ for Some Disabled Art Lovers

When shuttered venues embraced streaming during the pandemic, the arts became more accessible. With live performance back, and streams dwindling, many feel forgotten.
Max Streaming App Aims to Win Viewers by Losing ‘HBO’ From Its Name

The service, which will debut on May 23, will try to broaden appeal by including reality series like TLC’s “Love and Translation” alongside HBO dramas like “Succession.”