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This UK Band Is Getting Censored On Twitter: Here’s Why And The Plea To Elon Musk

February 16, 4:22 PM

An English rock band that has been around for more than 60 years is the subject of censorship on Twitter, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. Here’s the likely reason why and what a band member is saying to Musk.

SONY

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Paramount Adds 9.9M Streaming Subscribers In Q4: How It Stacks Up To Netflix, Disney+ And Other Rivals

By Chris Katje

February 16, 2:26 PM

The streaming market continues to be ultra-competitive, with streaming pure-play companies, media giants and others launching and growing their own platforms. Companies are looking for an edge with the release or original shows and movies, live sports and other exclusives.

AAPL

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China’s Gaming Trade Association Urges Stricter Regulations To Fight Video Game Addiction In Children

By Franca Quarneti

February 15, 5:12 PM

During a two-day conference held in Guangzhou on Monday, China Audio-Video and Digital Publishing Association called for stricter regulations on the time and money spent by young people on video games.

TCEHY

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Trading Strategies For Roku Stock Before And After Q4 Earnings

By Melanie Schaffer

February 15, 4:15 PM

Roku, Inc (NASDAQ: ROKU) gapped up slightly to start Wednesday's session and was surging over 11% intraday. Roku is set to print its fourth-quarter financial results after the market closes.

ROKU

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What’s Next For The Nintendo Switch? Nintendo Reveals Plans To Meet New Demand And Grow Sales

By Franca Quarneti

February 15, 3:15 PM

The Japanese multinational video game company Nintendo (OTC: NTDOY) announced in a Q&A this week that it is developing more games for the 6-year-old Nintendo Switch.

NTDOY

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Disney+ Could Be Changing Its Marvel Plan: Here’s What Viewers Should Know

By Chris Katje

February 15, 3:10 PM

One of the keys to the success of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) over the years may be its acquisition of Marvel Entertainment, which was announ

DIS

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Roblox Fans Rejoice! This Roblox Game Is Getting Turned Into A Television Series

By Chris Katje

February 15, 12:50 PM

Video game company Roblox Corp (NYSE: RBLX) is partnering with a media company to adapt one of its leading platform games. Here are the details.

NKE

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Here’s How Many People Watched Super Bowl LVII And What It Could Mean For Fox Stock

By Chris Katje

February 14, 8:16 PM

Super Bowl LVII saw strong viewership figures and commanded a record amount for Super Bowl commercials. Here are the figures and what it means for the company that had the broadcasting rights.

AAPL

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Gaming Giant Electronic Arts Takes On Soccer: Pays $588 Million for Premier League Rights

By Franca Quarneti

February 14, 6:57 PM

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA), the video game company based in California, is closing a $588 million deal with the Premier League for its game EA Sports FC (previously known as FIFA).

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Rihanna Super Bowl Halftime Performance Confirms Pregnancy: Did A Trademark Filing Hint At This Last Month?

By Chris Katje

February 14, 5:42 PM

Rihanna was the featured performer during the Super Bowl Halftime show on Sunday. Shortly after her appearance, the singer’s rep confirmed what many suspected during the performance of her hit songs: Rihanna is pregnant with her second child.

AAPL