ENTERTAINMENTJames Burrows, Master of the TV Sitcom, Dies at 85Beloved by actors, he helped create “Cheers” and directed more than 1,000 episodes of hit shows like “Taxi,” “Friends” and “The Big Bang Theory.”NY Times·June 19, 2026
ENTERTAINMENTThe NTS Radio Player brings the best of internet radio to your hi-fiNTS Radio and Swedish audio company Atonemo have teamed up on a dedicated player that brings NTS's genre-defying mixes and streaming stations to almost any stereo or speaker setup. And, like Atonemo's existing Streamplayer, you can also listen to your favorite streaming services with it, using AirPlThe Verge·June 19, 2026
ENTERTAINMENTJoan Cusack, the Actress Behind Jessie in ‘Toy Story,’ Takes the LeadAfter 27 years, the beloved cowgirl doll voiced by Cusack is finally in charge, but the actress played an important role in shaping the character early on.NY Times·June 19, 2026
ENTERTAINMENTThe film about Sam Altman has been dropped by Amazon MGMLuca Guadagnino's film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Artificial, has reportedly been dropped by Amazon MGM. The film, which stars Andrew Garfield and covers the rollercoaster five days in 2023 spanning Altman's termination and reinstatement as CEO, had been in the works for about a year. The cast alsThe Verge·June 19, 2026
ENTERTAINMENTKaleidescape’s movie player blows streaming, and your wallet, awayWe've lost something in the past 15 years. Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Apple; they've all convinced us that streaming is the best way to watch movies and shows at home. With everything at our fingertips, there's no need to run to Blockbuster for the weekend's entertainment, or wait for a DVD rental to The Verge·June 19, 2026
ENTERTAINMENTUK actress charged with importing meth worth almost £157m into AustraliaEmaa Hussen, 34, faces life in prison for allegedly trying to smuggle 320kg of meth hidden in bags of charcoal.BBC News·June 19, 2026
ENTERTAINMENTHBO Max’s annual plans are 28 percent off right nowThe easiest way to save on a streaming service is often to pay for a year upfront, which HBO Max is currently making a lot cheaper. Through July 15, 2026, new and returning subscribers can get 28 percent off any of HBO Max’s yearly plans, bringing the ad-supported tier down to $78.99 ($31 off)The Verge·June 18, 2026
ENTERTAINMENTSpotify’s reserved ticket sales to music superfans are now going liveSpotify is launching "Reserved," a new system that will hold two concert tickets for an artist's superfans before they're on sale to the public.TechCrunch·June 18, 2026
ENTERTAINMENTVozinha’s mum celebrates hero keeper son from afarThe mother of Cape Verde’s celebrated goalkeeper Vozinha says she watched his heroics on the TV.Al Jazeera·June 17, 2026
ENTERTAINMENTBug in FIFA World Cup internal system gave anyone ability to modify TV streamA security researcher said a flaw in FIFA’s online platforms allowed her to access several internal systems, including one that could have allowed her to take control of the TV stream of every World Cup match.TechCrunch·June 16, 2026
ENTERTAINMENTPeople in China are watching the World Cup differently this timeA 12-hour-plus time difference and various streaming options are influencing how people in China watch the World Cup.CNBC·June 15, 2026
ENTERTAINMENTJournalist hit by Israeli strike while reporting in LebanonA journalist for Press TV has been hit by shrapnel while filming a report on Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon.Al Jazeera·June 15, 2026
