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ViacomCBS Rebrands As Paramount: What You Need To Know

Today, 12:41 PM

ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC) has rebranded itself as Paramount Global, effective Feb. 17, and will be traded under the new ticker symbols “PARAA” for Class A shares and “PARA” for Class B shares.

CMCSA

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Talking His Generation: The Who’s Pete Townshend On NFTs, Joe Rogan And Spotify

By Chris Katje

Today, 12:41 PM

Ahead of an upcoming tour for The Who, legendary guitarist Pete Townshend shared his thoughts on several topics in a Rolling Stone interview — including his thoughts on non-fungible tokens and Spotify (NYSE:

AAPL

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Super Bowl 2022 Halftime Performers Dominate iTunes Charts After The Game

By Chris Katje

Today, 12:41 PM

The Super Bowl 2022 halftime show featured an ensemble of hip-hop artists, including some who had their biggest hits in the 1990s and early 2000s. With fans feeling nostalgic hearing the performers sing their biggest hits, these songs are dominating the charts.

AAPL

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Here’s The Company Winning The Gold Medal For The 2022 Winter Olympics

By Chris Katje

Today, 12:41 PM

While there have been several headlines reporting viewership for the 2022 Winter Olympics is dramatically down on NBC in the U.S., the numbers may be misleading and not counting streaming growth.

CMCSA

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Cinedigm Records 42% YoY Revenue Rise In Latest Quarterly Earnings

By Phil Hall

Today, 12:41 PM

The streaming and entertainment company Cinedigm Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM) recorded a 42% year-over-year increase in its quarterly revenue, according to the Los Angeles-based company’s fiscal third-quarter earnings data.

CIDM

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Here’s Why Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Is Being Released On May 25, A Significant Star Wars Holiday

By Chris Katje

Today, 12:41 PM

One of the most anticipated streaming shows in 2022 comes in the Star Wars universe. The show now has a release date and some were surprised to hear that date, and there’s a big reason why.

AMZN

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Disney Regains Rights To Six Marvel Defender Series From Netflix

By Phil Hall

Today, 12:41 PM

The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) has regained the rights to six Marvel Defenders series that it originally licensed to Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) prior to the launch of the Disney+ streaming service.

DIS

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Elon Musk Was Inspiration For ‘Don’t Look Up’ Character In Netflix Movie

By Chris Katje

Today, 12:41 PM

An Academy Award nominated film could have Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk to thank as he served as the key inspiration for a central character in the movie.

DIS

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Here Are All The Companies With Super Bowl LVI Commercials

By Chris Katje

Today, 12:41 PM

Super Bowl LVI aired Sunday on NBC, a unit of Comcast Corp (NASDAQ: CMCSA). The Los Angeles Rams were the winners of the game and ended the NFL season as champions.

AMCX

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Super Bowl LVI: Betting On MGM – Our Bet For Super Bowl 56.

By David Pinsen

Today, 12:41 PM

Jean-Daniel Francoeur/Pexels Sports Betting Popularity Soars In America According to ZeroHedge, sports betting has never been more widespread in America, with it now being legal in most states.

AMD