Posts by Nathan Pine
‘Age of Attraction’ Is Netflix’s Biggest New Reality Launch
Netflix launched a number of new reality series in the first half of the year and it turns out viewers were most turned on by its age-shifting dating escapades. Age of Attraction, from Velvet Hammer Media, was the streamer’s top performing new unscripted series over the first six months of 2026, per its What We…
Read MoreCockroach Crawls on Reporter on Live TV—and Her Reaction Is Shocking
The show must go on—no ifs, ands or bugs about it. That’s the lesson KTLA reporter Rachel Menitoff took to heart when her live broadcast was crashed by a cockroach, which crawled around on her chest and neck as she discussed the recent heatwave in Los Angeles. As seen in a July 14 broadcast, Menitoff…
Read MoreMeg Stalter Addresses ‘Oh, Mary’ Absence A Week After Broadway Debut
Meg Stalter made her Broadway debut with Oh, Mary! last week but has been absent during recent performances. Addressing rumors on social media, Stalter opened up about the reason she has not been on stage. “I’m so sad to have missed @ohmaryplay shows this week as I’m very very sick with bronchitis,” Stalter shared in…
Read MoreNetflix To Stop Biannual Viewership Reports Amid Scrutiny
After four years of biannual viewership reports, Netflix is pulling back a bit on the transparency front. The streamer revealed Thursday that, beginning Q1 2027, it will only release one engagement report each year. In its earnings report, the company says this is part of its shift in focus to quality over quantity. In its…
Read MoreOil settles lower but remains near one-month high amid escalating US-Iran tensions
Iran has asked Yemen’s Houthis to be ready to close the Red Sea oil route if the US strikes Iranian power infrastructure Published Fri, Jul 17, 2026 · 06:28 AM [NEW YORK] Oil prices settled about 1 per cent lower on Thursday (Jul 16) but remained near their highest level since mid-June as the Iran…
Read MoreNetflix Co-CEOs Respond To Swirl Of M&A Rumors, Reports They May Partner With Peacock Or Launch FAST Channels
Netflix Co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters used the company’s second-quarter earnings interview to try to clear the air regarding prospects for M&A, strategic partnerships and FAST channels. Responding to a question about Lionsgate or NBCUniversal, both considered prime suspects in the current wave of consolidation, Sarandos told Wall Street analysts he wanted to remind…
Read MoreRare Beauty’s Viral Blush Gets an Off Campus Main Character Glow-Up
Garrett Graham might have made Hannah Wells blush, but the only thing making Ella Bright‘s cheeks rosy is this viral liquid blush. Rare Beauty, the makeup brand founded by Selena Gomez, just announced its very first celebrity ambassador in a special campaign starring the Off Campus star. The Made You Blush campaign features several Off Campus–inspired suitors…
Read MoreKevin Hart’s ‘Funny AF’ Nears 42M Views On Netflix Report
Netflix was quick to renew Funny AF, Kevin Hart‘s stand-up competition series launched in April — and now, it’s clear why. While widely embraced by the comedy community as an effort to elevate a new generation of comedy stars at a time when comedy talent incubation has been deprioritized, the show has also drummed up huge…
Read MoreLeBron James Addresses His Next Move After Leaving NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James’ Wife Savannah James Addresses “Crazy” Criticism After His Lakers Exit LeBron James is hooping for the best with his next big move. Two weeks after the NBA champion announced he’s leaving the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons, James shared his thoughts on where he plans to go next and his goals for his career…
Read MoreInside the Tight Bond Kris Jenner’s Mother MJ Shannon Shared With Her Grandchildren
Kim Kardashian didn’t mean to follow in her grandmother Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon‘s footsteps in this particular way, but she relished being able to compare notes. “I just found this pic of my beautiful grandma MJ at her 1st wedding,” Kim, whose 2011 marriage to Kris Humphries infamously lasted 72 days, shared on Instagram in…
Read More‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Still Going On Netflix Film Charts A Year On
Over a year on from its release, KPop Demon Hunters‘ viewership stats on Netflix remain golden. In the latest edition of the streamer’s What We Watched report released Wednesday examining viewership in film and television from January-June 2026, the animated juggernaut remained the fourth most-viewed film with 130.4 million views — coming in behind only War Machine, The Rip and fellow…
Read MoreYouTubers Bolster Netflix Numbers With Ms. Rachel & Mark Rober
Netflix has been in a battle against YouTube for the last few years and it appears that the streamer’s approach to lure some of the biggest content creators in the world is paying off. Netflix’s What We Watched report, which highlights viewing data for the first six months of 2026, shows that the likes of…
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