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Apple TV eyes US broadcast rights to the Open as foray into sports broadcasting continues

Apple TV has joined the battle to win US rights to golf’s Open Championship in the streaming platform’s latest move into sport

The Guardian - US

If Letterboxd sells out, the people lose

The film-logging platform is weighing a sale. Its users are weighing a mutiny

Salon

Why the Comcast Spin-Off Won't Fix What's Actually Broken

Comcast is spinning off NBCUniversal, Peacock, and Sky into a new public company. CMCSA trades at 6.8x forward P/E and yields 5.6%, but analysts see limited growth catalysts.

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It’s Time to Buy CMCSA Stock on Comcast’s Split News

Comcast revealed plans Monday to split into two separate companies, sending shares up over 17%. The move suggests NBCUniversal's media and entertainment assets aren't fully reflected in the current stock price, making it an opportune entry point for investors weighing a purchase.

Barchart

New England grid operator forecasts modest growth in electricity demand over next 10 years

ISO New England expects electricity use in Maine and New England to grow by about 9 percent over the next decade

The Independent UK

Versant Surged After First Earnings Report. What Comes Next for VSNT Stock

CNBC owner Versant Media Group has posted a strong Q1 release. Options data suggests VSNT shares will extend gains through the remainder of 2026.

Barchart

Versant Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Versant (NASDAQ:VSNT) Media Group reported a modest revenue decline in its first quarter as an independent company, while management pointed to stronger profitability, growth in digital and platform businesses, and continued investment in direct-to-consumer offerings as key priorities for 2026. Chi

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MS Now makes first major programming moves since name change

Cable news network plans for a new morning show hosted by Stephanie Ruhle, taking hour back from Morning Joe

The Guardian - US

MS NOW gains viewers after name change, but owner revenue declines

Versant, an NBCUniversal cable spinoff, says MS NOW is growing as its stock falls about 27% in 2026

The Guardian - US

Netflix revises deal for Warner Bros. Discovery as streaming giant prepares to report earnings

Netflix will report earnings Tuesday after last report showed slowing subscriber growth

The Independent UK

A cautionary Hollywood tale: the Ellisons' lose-lose Paramount positioning

Hollywood history is a trail littered with cautionary tales, and Netflix's Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos have framed a lose-lose coin toss for the Ellisons.

Fortune

Axios interview: Joe Scarborough adds to "Morning Joe" buffet

In addition to "The Tea," debuting today, they'll host virtual town halls where fans can quiz the cast.

Axios

NBC News Workforce Faces Cuts as MSNBC Spins Off Into Separate Company

NBC News begins layoffs as MSNBC prepares to operate independently under new parent company Versant.

International Business Times

WNBA signs 11-year media rights deal with Versant to air games on USA Network

The WNBA has another broadcast partner after the league signed an 11-year media rights deal with USA Network to show regular-season games and portions of the playoffs beginning next year

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Sports Illustrated

WNBA Agrees to Multi-Year Media Rights Deal With Versant, USA Network

The W continues to expand its coverage to allow more fans around the country to tune in.

International Business Times UK

Is MSNBC Left Or Right Wing? Here's Why They Are Changing Their Name And Logo

Hosts like Joe Scarborough and Rachel Maddow have publicly supported the rebrand, describing it as a moment of growth and competition with NBC News.

Benzinga

MSNBC Drops Iconic Peacock Logo, Will Rebrand As 'MS Now' As Network Splits From NBC News

MSNBC Drops Iconic Name After Nearly 30 Years, Will Become MS Now As Network Splits From NBC News

International Business Times UK

MSNBC to MS NOW? Cable News Channel Announces 'Confusing' Rebrand Following NBC Divorce

MSNBC is changing its name to MS NOW as Comcast spins off cable networks into Versant, ditching the peacock but keeping its editorial stance.

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Cinemablend

MSNBC Is Changing Its Name, And Its Viewers Should Be Asking 3 Big Questions

Changes are coming, but we don't know how big those changes will be.

Sports Illustrated

USGA, NBCUniversal Extend Media Rights Through 2032

The deal includes additional hours of U.S. Open coverage on NBC as well as streaming coverage of all USGA championships on Peacock.

The Independent UK

E! News cancelled after 34 Years

‘The end of an era,’ one fan mourned

Benzinga

Bezos Spent $500 Million On A Yacht, How Much Could It Cost Him To Buy CNBC?

Could the man who transformed online shopping be setting his sights on transforming how we consume financial news? Jeff Bezos, known for his audacious investments, might just be eyeing a new media venture that could shake up the industry.

The Independent UK

Lawsuits target Maine referendum aimed at curbing foreign influence in local elections

Two utilities and two media organizations are suing over a referendum in Maine that closed a loophole in federal election law that allows foreign entities to spend on local and state ballot measures

The Independent UK

Maine considers electrifying proposal that would give the boot to corporate electric utilities

Taking a page from the “throw-the-bums-out” script in politics, Mainers will vote on whether to rid themselves of the state’s two biggest private electric utilities

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