Netflix estimates that it will spend $20 billion on content this year, which is a 10% increase from last year. And while the cost of Netflix’s originals often gets the spotlight, Parrot Analytics’ Streaming Economics data shows that licensed programming is outpacing originals in driving subscriber growth. The streaming giant remains fiercely committed to marquee original programming, but when we look under the hood of customer acquisition, second-run shows and live partnerships are punching significantly above their weight. Since the first quarter of 2025, licensed series have consistently accounted for over half of all global subscribers acquired by shows on the…
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Note: This story contains spoilers from the “Adults” prequel episode. Before FX’s “Adults” returns for its second season this August, the comedy series is plummeting its resident twentysomethings into the past with a special prequel episode, centered on how Jack Innanen’s Paul Baker first joined the chaotic friend group. The prequel episode, titled “Marathon Day,” sees the moment when Paul Baker not only meets Issa (Amita Rao), but also cements his place in the friend group alongside Samir (Malik Elassal), Billie (Lucy Freyer) and Anton (Owen Thiele), feeding the fandom who have shared love for Paul Baker on social media since…
Sydney Sweeney left little to the imagination as she spun around in revealing black lingerie for her latest SYRN campaign.
Brittney Griner and Cherelle Griner’s relationship is undergoing a turnover. Seven years after the couple tied the knot, and two years after they welcomed son Bash Raymond Griner, Brittney filed for divorce in Georgia’s Fulton County Superior Court. According to the July 30 filing obtained by E! News, Brittney and Cherelle have been living apart with no intimate relations since July 24. The filing notes that “the marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken” and alleges there is “no hope of reconciliation.” E! News has reached out to reps for Brittney, 35, and Cherelle, 34, for comment but has not…
Nancy Guthrie died “shortly” after she was taken from her home in Tucson, Arizona … according to a never-before-seen ransom note that cops say was sent days after she was snatched out of her bed in the middle of the night. The Pima County…
Pete Hegseth reportedly won’t be ‘honest’ with Donald Trump about the Iran War because he’s ‘afraid’ of him, according to a Republican lawmaker.
A man briefly detained in the search for Nancy Guthrie filed a $2.5 million notice of claim for false imprisonment by embattled sheriff Chris Nanos.
Donna Mills says if her fans wanna see an older woman strip down and pose for some sexy pics, she might just give them what they want … though she promises to keep it tasteful on OnlyFans. The 85-year-old “Knots Landing” actress joined us on “TMZ…
A spook-tacular new collection just arrived at Old Navy! The new Disney Haunted Harvest collection, inspired by Mickey & Friends, is out now with styles to rock all fall long. The 40-piece…
It began with 2008’s “Iron Man,” a film that introduced the world to Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark with the hint that he could be part of something greater. Over 30 films later, the story of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is still being told, albeit with various tributaries and detours that introduce new characters and new worlds that may or may not cross paths one day. Each film in the MCU stands on its own to some degree, but like building blocks, they all connect as part of one interconnected universe. And in that way, watching the Marvel movies in…