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Antigravity just halved the price of its drone — by swapping its headset for wristwatch control
$800 now buys you a follow-me drone instead of an FPV flight experience.
Christin Applegate reveals doctors misdiagnosed her with multiple sclerosis 5 years ago
Christina Applegate revealed she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, breaking down in tears as she explained that “something else is going on” after doctors said she actually didn’t have MS.
Could AI Use a Simple Photo of Your Face to Reveal Clues About Your Health?
A new AI model can estimate biological age and predict cancer survival outcomes using a simple photo of a patient’s face, though more research is needed before doctors will be able to use it to help them decide on treatments.
12 rising actors you didn’t know have famous parents
Having famous parents doesn’t necessarily get you the role — but it does get you in the room. Read about 12 nepo babies on the rise, including who their parents are and where you recognize them from.
Christina Applegate reveals MS misdiagnosis in shocking health update: 'I lost everything'
Biotech firm Colossal set to return extinct bird’s egg to New Zealand
The biotech firm trying to bring extinct species back to life, Colossal Biosciences Inc., will return an egg from the flightless moa to its native New Zealand.
AI agents are joining the workforce, so it’s time to rethink the business plan
Once agents take over the grunt work, ask what your team could finally tackle, because adopting AI alone won’t set you apart from competitors.
The Broad to move works to Paris and Leimert Park during construction
The Broad will display more than 160 works in a major exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris during its final phase of construction. It will also partner with Art + Practice in Leimert Park.
iPhone Duo orders limited to two per customer as Apple tackles scalping
Apple is limiting iPhone Duo orders to a maximum of two per customer in the US, UK, and elsewhere after...
Foldables are about to get huge
iPhone Duo demand meets a long delivery queue, giving Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 an opening. Plus the latest Google and Android news.
Mahjong studio opens in Blue Springs as the centuries-old Chinese game sees a surge in new players
A new Blue Springs studio, Bam Bird Social, is dedicated to teaching and playing mahjong as the game surges in popularity.
Some Google Home Speakers caught downloading hundreds of gigs of data
The issue might be tied to failed attempts to install a firmware update.
LACMA, Perrotin, the new Metro and now the Brick: Todd Gray is having a banner year
Todd Gray has a solo show opening at the Brick on Oct. 18 — the cap on a banner year including a LACMA commission, a solo show at Perrotin and a public art piece for the Wilshire/La Cienega station for the D line.
As Hollywood implodes, is success still possible for a striving actor?
Last year 34-year-old actor Katie Folger moved from Austin into a Silver Lake casita to pursue her acting dream. Now she's performing a one-woman show called "Getting in Bed With the Pizza Man" at Elysian Theater. But will the TV pilot sell?
Envelope Insiders Live: See stars of 'Furious,' 'Love Story' and more
The creatives behind 'Furious,' 'Love Story,' 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York' and 'Tenzing' joined us for a day of food, wine and great conversations. Take a look inside.
Baseus’ new security camera has a spotlight that tracks and follows moving targets
Smile for the camera.
Jessica Lange ranks her ‘American Horror Story’ characters: ‘I loved the whole world we created’
‘American Horror Story’ star Jessica Lange ranks her four iconic characters: ‘I loved the whole world we created.’
Adam Levine recounts ‘really uncomfortable’ performance for rock legend on ‘The Voice’
Adam Levine recounts ‘really uncomfortable’ performance for rock legend on ‘The Voice.’ It happened 14 years ago.
Could This Centuries-Old Seafood Delicacy Hold Clues to Better Brain Aging?
Sea pineapples, a type of sea squirt known as meongge in Korea and hoya in Japan, contain compounds with potential anti-aging benefits. A study found that plasmalogens extracted from these marine animals improved memory, reduced brain inflammation, and promoted black hair growth in aging mice. But could eating this seafood offer similar benefits to humans?
Mayim Bialik says it was ‘difficult’ to see Chuck Lorre on ‘Big Bang Theory’ amid Charlie Sheen scandal
‘Big Bang Theory’ star Mayim Bialik is opening up about how ‘difficult’ it was to see series creator Chuck Lorre on the sitcom set amid his falling out with ‘Two and a Half Men’ star Charlie Sheen.
Miami Cuban bakery caught in political firestorm after hosting Democrats
The visit took place at CAO Bakery in Pinecrest, a popular Cuban American business known for its pastelitos and cafecito. Some social media users criticized the bakery for hosting the Democratic politicians, accusing them of being associated with socialism.
Some Google Home Speakers downloading massive amounts of data in the background
The new Google Home Speaker has an issue where it downloads hundreds of gigabytes of data in the background for some owners.
Martin Short mercilessly roasts Conan O’Brien: ‘You look like Ed Sheeran in a funhouse mirror’
Martin Short mercilessly roasted Conan O’Brien on his podcast for minutes on end, calling him ‘Carrot Bottom,’ ‘Ed Sheeran in a funhouse mirror,’ and ‘a human surrender.’
The 15 best Stephen King movies and TV shows of all time
Killer clowns, haunted hotels, and a whole lot of human darkness: Stephen King’s stories have made for some unforgettable movies and TV shows. These 15 are our favorites.
How will the riots in France affect the country’s politics?
For weeks, people in France have been protesting over the cost of living and school conditions. But this weekend, many protests turned violent -- and now French officials have implemented a curfew to quell the violence. The country’s far-right is seizing the moment to make a case for their policies.This episode was produced by Sophia Paliza-Carre and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Damian Herring. Our director is Kathryn Fink.It was edited by Mallory Yu and Tinbete Ermyas.Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Raiders cut OL Evan Neal from the practice squad
The Raiders cut offensive lineman Evan Neal from their practice squad on Monday, the team announced.
Charli XCX brings 'Music, Fashion, Film' to the Kia Forum
The English pop star brought her tour behind this year's 'Music, Fashion, Film' to Inglewood's Kia Forum for two shows over the weekend.
RJ Mitte’s mom says there were ‘struggles’ between ‘Breaking Bad’ star and fiancée before his death
RJ Mitte’s mother, Dyna Mitte, says there were ‘struggles’ between the ‘Breaking Bad’ star and his fiancée, Kennedy Suarez, before his death.
Academy Museum Gala: 10 best-dressed stars on the red carpet
Taylor Swift, Kendall Jenner, Jessica Biel and Teyana Taylor were among the best-dressed stars at the Academy Museum Gala.
Best iPhone 18 Pro accessories: Solid-state power banks, MagSafe, chargers, more
The iPhone 18 Pro has arrived and the Duo will very soon as well, so let’s scope out some notable...
Israel prepares for a high-stakes election
Israel holds an election on October 27th, electing members of the Knesset, their parliament. And this election will decide the future of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.It is the first vote since Hamas-led attacks of October 7th, 2023 and the Gaza war. And a major question shaping the elections is whether the prime minister should be held responsible for the Hamas attacks. We go to Israel, to hear how Israelis are thinking about this election.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Supreme Court may strike down school policies that limit Asian students
The court agreed to hear an appeal from parents in Montgomery County, Md., who were upset by a sharp drop in Asian students at its four magnet schools for gifted students.
Billy Crystal reveals which ‘SNL’ costar he ‘couldn’t even look at’
Billy Crystal said that there was one ‘SNL’ costar that he ‘couldn’t even look at’ while performing together on season 10 of the show: ‘I would just look the other way when he had lines to do.’
TSCG promotes pair to C-suite; Colliers hire chases Philadelphia business; Foundry adds World Series winner as broker
New hires, promotions and other personnel changes
Changing the mental health conversation, one swing at a time
Next18, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit, offers retreats for military veterans and first responders that combine the game of golf with mental wellness education.
How Behavioral Science Can Get Shoppers To Buy (and Eat) More Fresh Produce
Industry leaders at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show revealed that overcoming flat fruit and vegetable consumption requires shifting away from clinical health messaging toward flavor-forward marketing, cultural rituals and frictionless convenience.
Oregon State U. Put Its Chips on Computer Science. Then the Bottom Fell Out.
The university’s $19-million loss shows the risk of betting enrollment on job trends.
Your HomePod has a colorful new party trick: how to enable Sound Glow
Apple is rolling out a new feature for HomePod mini and the second-gen big HomePod called Sound Glow. This lights...
High-end sports car spontaneously ignites in police storage after crash that killed OC influencer
The wreckage of a 2019 McLaren involved in the fatal crash that killed two people in Orange County spontaneously caught fire while in storage.
A new Pa. law restricts vape products. Public health experts aren’t convinced it’ll work.
Christopher Hare started the work week with just 20 items on his shelves. Yesterday, he had upwards of 500. Overnight, Hare, owner of Nomad Vapors, stripped...
Spotify’s ‘QR code verification’ cracks down on sharing and could ban you for a year
Spotify is rolling out a new method of cracking down on Family plan sharing, with “QR code verification” that’s not...
Netflix film chief Dan Lin is out as streamer shuffles executive ranks
Netflix's film chief Dan Lin has left the company after the streamer conducted massive layoffs.
Apple rolling out RC for iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, and more
Apple is rolling out RC (release candidate) versions of iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, and more. Here’s what that means. iPadOS...
Apple releases iOS 27.2 RC for iPhone
Apple has released the first iOS 27.2 release candidate for iPhone. The update brings Apple’s next iPhone software release one...
People are using AI to make their smart TVs dumb again
Fed up with ads, tracking and sluggish interfaces, some smart TV owners are turning to AI agents to strip away bloatware and take back control of their TVs.
Google TV shows off its ‘new’ features in fullscreen roundup when you turn on your TV [Gallery]
Google TV is rolling out its latest feature roundup, showcasing new features and additions that have rolled out in recent...
Dizzying lineup of Galaxy Z Fold 9 devices leaks, including the Galaxy Z ‘Slide’
The Galaxy Z Fold 9 lineup looks complicated. Not only does Samsung reportedly plan to add another Fold model, but...
Donald Trump signs executive order creating NIH task force as Melania unveils 'new standard for women's health in America'
'Other Desert Cities' review: Julia Louis-Dreyfus debuts Broadway
A revival of Jon Robin Baitz's 'Other Desert Cities,' directed by John Benjamin Hickey, opens at Broadway's Hudson Theatre with a cast that includes Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Harris and Allison Janney.
Super El Niño forces dramatic color shift in the Pacific — as record-breaking temperatures threaten marine life
Apple’s last-gen Mac Mini with the M4 is $150 off
Only $50 more than the original (pre-price hike) cost.
Wyze’s latest weight scale has a display you can actually see, Google Health sync
Wyze has released a new BodyScan Plus scale that syncs with Google Health and Android Health Connect while fixing a...
THE WEEK OF OCT 19, 2026
- Lawmakers eyeing university research security - DHS proposes more visa changes - NIH considers hiding peer review scores
Car Keys in Apple Wallet coming soon to three popular vehicle brands
Apple Wallet car keys are about to get a big expansion, with GM adding support for three vehicle brands: Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC.
Meghan McCain fires back at ‘View’ star Joy Behar’s ‘mean girls’ remark about past cohosts
Meghan McCain fired back at ‘The View’ cohost Joy Behar after the panelist’s remark about ‘mean girls’ at the Hot Topics table: ‘You guys keep asking me for a response.’
How many tribes is too many ‘Survivor’ tribes?
How many tribes is too many ‘Survivor’ tribes? Cast your vote for how many tribes is the perfect number.
It’s hard to imagine wireless headphones ever getting lighter than these
Lightweight headphones that aren’t earbuds.
BYU Alumna Combines AI, Healthcare, and Hope in Brazil
BYU alumna Isabella Roque is improving Brazil's healthcare system and providing internship opportunities for current life sciences students.
BYU Alumna Combines AI, Healthcare, and Hope in Brazil
BYU alumna Isabella Roque is improving Brazil's healthcare system and providing internship opportunities for current life sciences students.
Miley Cyrus reveals what happened during supernatural visit from Dolly Parton
Miley Cyrus revealed at her Hollywood Bowl performance that she had a ghostly encounter with Dolly Parton after the icon died earlier this year: ‘I know she’s here with me.’
Some iPhone Duo orders getting moved up to earlier dates
A number of users have started reporting that their iPhone Duo pre-orders now show earlier delivery dates than originally estimated.
Wyze moved the screen on its new smart scale to the handle so it’s easier to read at eye level
The screen on Wyze’s new smart scale is much easier to see.
Column: CEQA needs reform, but not like this
When does positive reform become negative regression?
Vibe coding is turning the music gear world upside down
LLMs have led to an explosion of custom firmware and hacks for synths, samplers, and grooveboxes.
Nobody should buy the $299 Apple TV 4K, but it could have been worse
My colleague Zac Hall described HomeView as one of the best ways to spend $299 on an Apple device and...
The Best Mayo for Heart Health, According to Dietitians
Dietitians recommend avocado oil mayonnaise for heart health and share what to compare on labels, plus lighter swaps for creamy dishes.
Illinois Election Day 2026: Early voting expands across Chicago, suburbs
In Illinois, Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Former NFL offensive lineman, Ashland native Damien Woody shares health scare: 'Get your checkups'
Former NFL offensive lineman and Ashland native Damien Woody took to social media over the weekend to let fans know about a recent health scare.
2026 midterms could be the most expensive on record. And, Macron condemns protests
More than $15 billion has been raised in this year's midterm elections. And, France's president is condemning the violent protests erupting across the country.
Trump is coming for your credit card rewards. That’s good.
Poor people pay a price for the affluent’s travel points.
4 USB-C Accessories That Can Eliminate Cable Clutter
If you have a lot of cable clutter on your desk, using retractable cables, USB-C hubs, wireless chargers, and power strips with clamps are useful solutions.
The Brockman Gallery is celebrated in new LACMA exhibition
The Brockman Gallery, founded by brothers Alonzo and Dale Brockman Davis after the Watts rebellion, became a community hub for multicultural experimentation in art. That legacy is explored in a new exhibition at LACMA.
Why Disney is courting creators to builder a deeper bond with fans
Disney is one of the many entertainment giants already investing big in the creator economy. Here's how it plans to scale its efforts.
'You Can See Everything' just become a major player in the Oscar race
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's experimental portrait of Elizabeth Holmes is the kind of phenomenon that even the pickiest awards voters will need to pay heed to.
America’s next big healthcare reform might already be underway
Colorado found a way to make health care cheaper. Other states are paying attention.
Governor Greg Abbott doesn't believe the polls and says Texans will put him in office for a fourth term
In an interview with Lone Star Politics, Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott makes a lot of news. He commits to tough new data center laws next session. He explains why he doesn’t want to debate his opponent in November, State lawmaker Gina Hinojosa. And he lays out his priorities if elected once again.
Lone Star Politics: Oct. 18, 2026
Our Lone Star Politics sits down with Governor Greg Abbott to talk about the midterm elections. Plus, a closer look at the race for Tarrant County District Attorney.
The real reason it's going to take a while to know who won in some midterm races
Hint: It's not only because California counts slowly.
Primary Health Properties and GIC form £700 million healthcare joint venture
Partnership seeded by PHP's existing UK and Ireland hospital portfolio
The sport of online harassment
Non-consensually posted intimate images can devastate women – and beget male bonding.The burner accounts on X loosely grouped into the “burnerverse” started by bonding over college sports – but soon took a darker turn when some of them began trying to make salacious rumors or non-consensual intimate images of young women and their names go viral. Ej Dickson investigated the burnerverse for Wired, profiling one of these women who were doxxed – and found links between these burner accounts and college fraternities. But what makes misogyny such a potent tool for men’s bonding? And with laws against non-consensually distributed intimate images in all 50 states – how is it still happening at scale?To talk more about the culture that supports this kind of harassment and the structures that keep it in place, Brittany is joined by Ej Dickson, senior culture writer at wired, and Dr. Mary Anne Franks, professor at the George Washington University Law School and president of the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Colliers business rates team adds data director
Jacob Snelson will be based in Manchester
‘Other Desert Cities’ Broadway review: A-listers take family dysfunction to another level
Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Ed Harris star in the ‘Other Desert Cities’ revival on Broadway, with the ‘Seinfeld’ star making a triumphant debut. Read EW’s review.
Not upgrading to iPhone 18 Pro or Duo? Here’s what’s coming next year
iPhone Duo preorders just begun, and iPhone 18 Pro has been on the market for about a month. Of course,...
Chiquita Gives Iconic Mascot a Voice in Annual Breast Health Campaign
In partnership with the American Cancer Society, the global banana brand replaces its iconic blue sticker with pink throughout October while bringing its ambassador to life for the first time.
Here’s how iPhone Duo’s battery capacity compares to other iPhones
After pre-orders for iPhone Duo opened, Apple uploaded an EU regulatory document that finally revealed the true battery capacity for...
Early voting expands Monday in Chicago, suburban Cook County and across the suburbs
Photo identification is not required but it can be helpful if there is a question about voter registration, address or signature.
Aaron Rodgers reunites with brother Luke and his kids in rare family photo
The Rodgers family showed up to support Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in rare family photos following the family’s reconciliation.
Winds of weather change blow into Green Country, affecting health and home comfort
The recent blast of fall air finds many sniffling, sneezing or fighting off a headache; but is the huge temperature swing actually to blame?
Jenna Dewan’s fiancé shows support after Val Chmerkovskiy ‘DWTS’ controversy: ‘We got you!’
Jenna Dewan’s fiancé, stage actor Steve Kazee, is sticking up for the ‘Rookie’ star after her ‘DWTS’ partner, Val Chmerkovskiy, was benched for online comments about judge Carrie Ann Inaba.
Three Phone app features worth turning on right now
Hold Assist and Call Screening are available today, with Call Context arriving in iOS 27. Here's how each one works.
Ex-Jet Damien Woody shares health scare months after ESPN exit: 'Please get your checkups'
Former NFL player and TV personality Damien Woody shared a surprising health update with fans in a recent Instagram post.
Obama: Omar investigation should ‘outrage all Americans’
Obama claimed the probe was an attempt to strip Omar of her U.S. citizenship and possibly deport her over her public criticisms of Trump.
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Veteran Business of the Month, Above Standard Building Maintenance - Clarksville Online - Clarksville News, Sports, Events and Information
Clarksville, TN - Above Standard Building Maintenance has been providing services like janitorial services and hard-surface stripping and waxing to folks in
Carrot Top speaks out for the first time following suicide attempt
Comedian Carrot Top is breaking his silence, nearly a month after he was hospitalized following a suicide attempt.
Scientists reveal first 'zombie' star with 'ghostly green glow' -- and fascinating reason behind hue
Streaming’s Biggest Show Returns…and a Buzzy Genre Struggles
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Obviously, the big news of the week (if not month) is Netflix letting go of executive Bela Bajaria, their chief content officer. I’m going to cover this in my next “Most Important Story of the Week”, but I also have a data angle that I might publish before then. (Too much news this month, am I right?) But first, I have a bonus Streaming Ratings Report issue for you. Today’s article is a bit of a grab bag of topics I’ve wanted to write about, but couldn’t squeeze into the (already very long) Streaming Ratings Report issues. The NFL drives huge viewership numbers, so I’ve got a look at that. A whole bunch of TV shows returned to the traditional broadcast channels, and I have thoughts. And I have a quick look at adult animated shows, since a couple flopped earlier this month. Plus, the Emmys aired earlier this month, and we got some fun data bout how popular those nominated shows are and why I’m not optimistic about the show’s future. That’s a lot, so let’s dive right in. Subscribe Sports - Football Remains the King of Streaming Over the last two Streaming Ratings Reports, I sorta ignored the biggest “show” each week. (I was tempted to say “piece of content” but I know that word bugs folks.) In my database, I call these “specials”, and they sure are special. I speak of the king of American TV: football!!! Streaming football is back and, unlike some other sports, it routinely dominates all viewership. Probably the best way to show this is to update one of my favorite graphics, the “40 Million Hour Club”1 since football games have joined that club each week they’ve premiered: (Yep, that’s the data through 28-Sep, the first four weeks of the season. As a reminder, I take the average minute audience provided by Nielsen, factor out a percentage of linear TV viewers in home markets, and multiply the run time by the three-hour runtime.) Again, the numbers are huge. Let’s start with Netflix. They grabbed the rights to the bonus opening week NFL Kickoff game (which was on YouTube last year) and it put up 18.5 million viewers on average. That nets out to 47.4 million hours of estimated streaming hours. That’s good! Though, notably, it’s well below Christmas Day games from previous years. Compared to other streamers/broadcasters, that’s a bit of a mixed result. On one hand, Netflix’s 18.5 million average is about what YouTube claimed last year, though Nielsen used a bespoke methodology at that time, so I trust this viewership figure more. So that’s good. (The game also shifted from a Friday to a Thursday and that could have helped the viewership as well.) And Netflix continues to best Prime Video in total viewership—as you’ll see next—though Netflix has had much higher-profile (opening week and Christmas Day) games. NBC/Peacock’s opening game the night before averaged 25.1 million average viewers, which is just much bigger than Netflix (or Prime Video). That’s the big caveat to all streaming viewership records: even in success, they can’t compete with traditional linear TV. Previously, I called this my “hierarchy of viewership”, and the data keeps supporting that thesis. The downside for NBC is that this game’s viewership was down compared to previous years, though it may be a counting issue. Here’s a great chart from Sports Media Watch: Indeed, looking at all the opening week games across all windows, Netflix still lags the other primetime windows, but does well compared to the afternoon games: I saw a few folks make the case that streamers still lag traditional broadcasters in reach, and I’d add they really lag compared to “broadcast plus streaming” options like NBC/Peacock, ESPN/Disney+ and CBS/Paramount+. The best data I saw for this came from Samba TV, who charted reach through the 2025 season, and, wow. (Samba TV’s numbers are historically lower than Nielsen’s, so don’t compare their household figures to Nielsen’s hours, but use them as a proxy for the relative reach of the streamers.) The good news is Prime Video is NOT having a down year. Their opening Thursday Night Football game reached 18.6 million viewers (about what Netflix got), but that’s a high for Prime Video on Thursdays and the biggest Thursday night game since 2015. The TNF games the weeks of 21-Sep and 28-Sep continued this streak, getting 43.1 (16.8 million average viewers) and 42.5 total hours (16.6 million average viewers), which were both up from last year. Still, that continues the (typical) season slide: (For those new-to-streaming-football-numbers folks, the viewership declines for Thursday Night Football as the year goes along.) Overall, it appears as if Prime Video is now part of the “football habit”, be it for customers at home or out at places like bars and restaurants. And its viewership is slowly catching up to broadcast. One last chart shows this. Last season, Nielsen started adding out-of-home viewership to the charts, so I try not to do season-to-season comparisons as I did for the first few years. And while Nielsen added Big Data viewing this year, I’m going to compare the last two seasons. Here’s that chart, which shows the season-over-season gains: When it comes to streaming football, we have to keep a few seemingly contradictory thoughts in our head… First, streaming doesn’t come close to matching broadcast’s reach and, thus, viewership. Second, even with that gap, football is still the biggest “thing” on streaming. It’s very, very popular. Third, while some methodology changes have likely helped Prime Video’s numbers, their viewership does appear to be growing. Lastly, yeah, the NFL started the season off poorly, with week one dragging down the numbers in year-over-year comparisons. However—and again, methodology changes may have helped this—the viewership grew compared to previous seasons over the next couple of weeks. So football is still king. On streaming and off. Television - Adult Animation Continues to NOT Make the Streaming Charts In the last two reports, two adult-animated shows whiffed: Netflix’s animated comedy, Dang! Paramount+’s Sega-video-game-inspired fantasy/comedy, Golden Axe. Neither made the charts, but that’s usually the case for animated shows. I mean, here’s literally every animated show that’s made the Nielsen Original charts since the start of 2025: And one of those shows is G_abby’s Dollhouse_! A kids show! The problem with charts like this is that they don’t give you a sense of how many shows miss the charts. Netflix had at least eleven animated flops, including comedies like Big Mouth (a show everyone assumed was popular in the pre-Streaming Ratings Era), Long Story Short, Haunted Hotel, Mating Season, Strip Law, and Alley Cats, and action shows like Blood of Zeus, Castlevania: Nocturne, Devil May Cry, Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. Prime Video had at least six animated misses, two in the same universe (Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss), three more comedies (#1 Happy Family USA, The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy and Kevin) and an action show (The Mighty Nein). Disney+ had MCU and Star Wars animated misses (Eyes of Wakanda, Marvel Zombies, Star Wars: Visions, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, and Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld) but I can’t tell how many of those shows were geared towards adults. HBO Max had Harley Quinn and Hulu had Solar Opposites. None of these shows made the charts! That’s a lot of misses! If I remade the chart with all those misses, here’s how it would look: Listen, I know the counter arguments. First, it’s cheaper to produce animated shows than live action. Fair enough, but with viewership this low, even that cheaper price point starts to not matter. Second, just look at the acquired charts. Hit animated comedies can generate viewership for years! Shows like The Simpsons, South Park, Family Guy, and Bob’s Burgers do really, really well. Fair enough, but streaming has failed to recreate the dynamic that Fox has mastered so well. That’s a problem for streaming still. Television - Emmys! The annual Emmys broadcast was a few weeks ago, and I’ve got data on how the nominees performed on streaming, plus hot takes on this year’s viewership (and the big news about the broadcast’s, er, streamcast’s future). We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… The top Emmy-nominated shows… ...why I’m worried about the future of the Emmys telecast... ...the pros of broadcast television ...and the cons... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. Coming Soon! Next week, we’ve got a double issue (since the weeks of 21-Sep and 28-Sep were so light), but then I’ll be all caught up after a deluge of streaming ratings data from Nielsen in September. In the meantime, I’m going to try to take a look at Netflix’s stats to explain why Bela Bajaria is out. But even light weeks give me plenty to talk about. The Great British Baking Show returns to Netflix and Apple TV has a buzzy new star-studded comedy. And Netflix has a controversial-but-appears-to-be-popular new game show. Plus big films like Toy Story 5, Backrooms and The Breadwinner head to streaming. And is East of Eden a hit? After that, The Kardashians return to Hulu, Prime Video has a reboot of Carrie, and Netflix has a horror show, Below. Disclosure Day heads to Peacock, The Housemaid heads to HBO Max_,_ a new Ben Affleck film, Animals, lands on Netflix, and Apple TV has a new John Cena action film based on, checks notes, Hasbro’s Matchbox toys. Okay. Longterm, some interesting TV production news. HBO Max ordered How to Survive Without Me, starring Kaley Cuoco, Joshua Jackson, Ray Romano and Rita Wilson, for fifteen episodes! I love that some streamers (or, at least, HBO Max) are finally ordering TV shows with more than eight episodes. In less wise production news, Landman does not appear to be coming back this year, since it just started production. Frankly, I don’t love this (get your shows out on time) but Landman is so popular, I doubt it matters.
Cindy Crawford breaks silence on death of son Presley Gerber
The supermodel and actress shared a heartfelt Instagram post about her son Presley Gerber who died at 27 last month. His death remains under investigation.
Mister Organ is one of the most unsettling documentaries I’ve ever seen
The story of Michael Organ is the rare documentary that doubles as a psychological horror film.