ANALYSIS
The Password-Sharing Crackdown, One Year On: What Actually Changed for Streaming Viewers
Netflix triggered a cascade of policy changes across the streaming industry beginning in 2023. Three years later, the…
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Entertainment
Movies, TV, streaming, music and pop culture — with the cultural context most aggregators miss. Edited by Laura Quinn.
Edited by Laura Quinn, Entertainment Editor
ANALYSIS
GUIDE
How to Actually Find Something Good to Watch Tonight
You have an hour. Maybe two. The recommendation algorithm serves you a grid of thumbnails that all look…
REPORTING
The Economics of a Hit Song in 2026: Who Actually Gets Paid
Streaming turned recorded music into a global faucet. But behind every billion plays, the money flows through a…
ANALYSIS
Vinyl Keeps Outselling CDs. Here Is What That Actually Means.
For several years running, vinyl records have generated more revenue in the United States than compact discs. In…
ANALYSIS
Why Every Streaming Service Now Looks the Same — and What It Costs You
The golden age of streaming was defined by differentiation — prestige originals, no ads, flat prices, open access.…