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Game Of Thrones Vs. Lord Of The Rings: Which One Wins The Ratings War?

Today, 8:54 PM

Two of the most anticipated new television shows for 2022 are “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” and “House of the Dragon.” Both shows come with built-in fan bases and may be massive hits for their respective media companies. Here’s who might be in the lead.

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Fox TV Host Shannon Bream Is Glad She Got Fired: ‘I Watched My Tapes And Got Real With Myself’

By Melanie Schaffer

Today, 8:54 PM

This article was originally published on Aug. 16, 2022.

FOX

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Oops! One Customer’s Drone-Delivered Food Order Crashes, Causing Mass Blackout

By AJ Fabino

Today, 8:54 PM

Talk about a hot meal. A drone, while in the midst of delivering food to a customer, attempted a “precautionary controlled landing” in Brisbane, Australia, only to crash into overhead powerlines and erupt in flames. The incident left thousands of homes in the neighborhood without electricity.

AMZN

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Bill Gates Says ‘Can’t Wait To See’ What Trevor Noah Does Next After Comedian Announces Exit From ‘The Daily Show’

By Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Today, 8:54 PM

Trevor Noah, the host of Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARAA) (NASDAQ: PARA)-owned Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” says he’s leaving the program after taking over from

PARA

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Happy Meals For Adults Coming To McDonald’s, Here’s How Kanye West Could Be Involved

By Chris Katje

Today, 8:54 PM

A top food item geared to children is getting an upgrade to appeal to adults in a move by one of the largest fast food companies in the world.

GPS

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Can Hugh Jackman’s Return As Wolverine In Deadpool 3 Break These Box Office Records?

By Chris Katje

Today, 8:54 PM

Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds are set to reunite as their iconic superhero roles Wolverine and Deadpool, respectively, in an upcoming Marvel film.

DIS

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BELIEVE: Football Is Life And Ted Lasso Is Now In A FIFA Video Game

By Chris Katje

Today, 8:54 PM

Ted Lasso, the titular character of a hit AppleTV+ comedy series, is getting the video game treatment.

AAPL

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BTS Managing Agency Hybe’s Stock Slumps Below IPO Price For 1st Time — Loses $10B In Market Value Since Peak

By Aveek Bhowmik

Today, 8:54 PM

Shares of Hybe Corporation, the managing agency for South Korean boy band BTS, plunged below the price of their initial public offering for the first time, extending a downturn that has erased roughly $10 billion from their peak.

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Aaron Judge Home Run Chase Could Benefit Several Media Companies

By Chris Katje

Today, 8:54 PM

The New York Yankees have nine games left in the 2022 Major League Baseball season. Those games, like many before them, could see strong viewership due to a home run chase happening with the team's star player.

AAPL

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Hurricane Ian: What Florida Theme Parks, Cruise Lines And Sports Are Doing Before It Hits

By Chris Katje

Today, 8:54 PM

Florida and other nearby states are bracing for Hurricane Ian, which is expected to make landfall in the U.S. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. Here is a look at what theme parks, cruise lines and sports are doing to prepare for the storm.

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