John Koblin
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Craig Melvin Is Named Hoda Kotb’s Replacement on ‘Today’
By selecting Mr. Melvin, a familiar face on the show, network executives chose to go the steadiest route possible.
Viewers Flee MSNBC, and Flock to Fox News, in Wake of Election
Prime-time viewership at MSNBC has fallen 53 percent compared with October, and jumped 21 percent on Fox News.
Small Streamers Like Hallmark+ and BritBox See Subscribers Surge
Like Christmas shows? So does Hallmark+. Like horror? Dare to try Shudder. And British shows? There’s BritBox and more.
JD Vance and Tim Walz Debate Draws 43 Million Viewers
The figure is significantly lower than the vice-presidential debate in 2020.
Motel 6 Is Sold to Oyo, an Indian Hotel Company Expanding in the U.S.
A roadside chain for more than 50 years, Motel 6 was owned by Blackstone, the private equity giant. Oyo will pay $525 million in an...
Emmy Viewership Rises to 6.9 Million Viewers
The uptick puts the Emmys among the award shows, such as the Oscars, that have had audience gains in the past few years.
“Shogun” Emmy Win Lifts FX Past Bigger Rivals
The network has been a darling among critics for years. But it hit a new high on Sunday, with “Shogun” winning best drama and “The...
Tubi’s Free Streaming Explodes in Popularity, Outranking Max and Apple TV+
Tubi has exploded in popularity over the past 18 months, outpacing some competitors with much bigger budgets.
John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois Named Anchors of ‘CBS Evening News’
The pair are part of a broader shake-up at the show, which includes the addition of Lonnie Quinn as a regular weather anchor.
25 Million Watched Trump’s Speech at the R.N.C. on Thursday
Viewership peaked on Thursday night starting around the 15-minute mark of Donald Trump’s speech, as he delivered a vivid reconstruction of last weekend’s assassination attempt.