Struggles to Keep Viewers Hooked...

All-nighters, phone bans and school screenings - how you watched England's epic win

Fans powered through a 02:00 BST kick-off gathering in packed pubs, watching from home, or later on at school.

HBO Mistake Lists The Wrong Version of Suicide Squad (So Look Out)

One of the great things about having so much entertainment available at any given time thanks to cable and streaming services is exactly that: having so much entertainment available. But those sort of riches does come with the challenge of figuring what to watch as well as when and how. That’s where the channel guide []

Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane-Led England World Cup Win Draws Record BBC Audience – Global Bulletin

AUDIENCE AVALANCHE England’s 3-2 soccer World Cup victory over Mexico on Monday delivered the biggest television audience ever recorded in the U.K. for a live broadcast between 2am and 4am BST, with a peak of 9.1 million viewers tuning into BBC One and BBC iPlayer despite the delayed kick-off. The average audience across the Round of 16 match held []

The sports economy is unaffordable at the bar, let alone the stadium

New data shows fans are going into debt for tickets — and one in five can't even afford to watch out at a sports bar.

Jennifer Garner Shares How 13 Going on 30 Reboot Honors 2004 Film

13 Going on 30 fans are thriving. Indeed, the film’s star Jennifer Garner has given a glimpse of the magic that’s to come in the Netflix reboot, starring Emily Bader and Logan Lerman, including...

‘Be still my heart’: Fans are obsessed as TV star joins EastEnders

The fans are excited!

The Premium Music Video Attention Report

Fandom at Scale. UPROXX partners with YouTube and Comscore on the Premium Music Video Attention Report.

England fans complain BBC iPlayer 'keeps going down' during Three Lions' World Cup clash with Mexico - leaving them hearing cheers from the pubs before goals even go in!

England fans complain BBC iPlayer 'keeps going down' during Three Lions' World Cup clash with Mexico - leaving them hearing cheers from the pubs before goals even go in!

Mexico-England, U.S.-Belgium World Cup audiences rival NFL conference championship games

Viewership for Mexico-England and United States-Belgium from the 2026 FIFA World Cup are on par with NFL conference championship games, highlighting just how strong viewership has been for the tournament. On Sunday night, Mexico-England averaged 44.84 million viewers on Fox, Peacock, and Telemundo. Preliminary viewership for United States-Belgium, expected to rise when final viewership is

Even fans who don't speak Spanish are watching the World Cup on Telemundo. Here's why

They may not understand every word, but fans appreciate exuberant announcers who match their enthusiasm. Plus, cameras stay on the field during hydration breaks rather than cutting to commercials.

When Did Having Fun Get So Expensive? The Summer When ‘Funflation’ Went Wild

From World Cup matches to concert tickets, live entertainment is testing household budgets. Fans are dipping into savings and taking on debt, while the industry finds new ways to cash in.

Fifa World Cup: Viewers fume as TVNZ stream cuts away to ads as Spain score

Fifa World Cup: Viewers fume as TVNZ stream cuts away to ads as Spain score

Cry Harder: Mainstream Media Weeps Over America250 Celebrations, and It's Weirdly Satisfying

Cry Harder: Mainstream Media Weeps Over America250 Celebrations, and It's Weirdly Satisfying

I’m a TV editor – the best streaming service is free

Forget Apple TV, Disney+ and Netflix - the best streaming service comes from a traditional British broadcaster

Does Your TV Live Up to The Hype? Vote in Our 2026 People's Picks for TVs

Take our 3-minute survey to tell us your thoughts on your TV.

‘The Five-Star Weekend’ and 6 More Shows to Watch on TV This Week

Between streaming and cable, viewers have a seemingly endless variety of things to watch. Here is a selection of TV shows and specials that are airing or streaming this week, July 6-12. Details and times are subject to change. Luxurious gatherings and frontier survival. Elin Hilderbrand has written over 30 novels since 2000, cementing herself []

If The ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Live-Action Creators Were Brave, Zuko and Katara Would Be Together

Fans continue to rally for the enemies-to-lovers relationship years after the animated series ended. Why can’t the live-action offer something different?

Must-see TV: Anya Taylor-Joy’s ‘Lucky’ tops this week’s watch list

Marissa Stapley’s bestselling novel is being adapted by Apple TV

World Cup Sets Another Ratings Record in U.S. Loss to Belgium

Fox's telecast drew 30 million viewers Monday night, according to early Nielsen numbers.

Winter TV Guide: Must-watch shows and series worth watching as weather gets colder

Your ultimate winter TV guide is here, from blockbuster returns to gripping local dramas, here are the must-watch shows, series and specials keeping you on the couch this season.

How content creators are bringing fans an added dimension to this World Cup

YouTubers reveal how they are challenging traditional broadcast coverage of the tournament with their own audience interactionFor decades, the World Cup belonged to broadcasters. Fans gathered around the television, watched the game live or caught the highlights later that evening. In the UK, BBC and ITV acted as gatekeepers, deciding which stories were told and how audiences experienced football’s biggest tournament.That world still exists. Millions watch live matches on television, and broadcasters remain dominant when it comes to rights and access. But alongside them, another layer of football media has emerged. Continue reading...

The Weekend - Sunday 5th July 2026

A lively look at all the latest live and breaking news for the weekend from around the UK with our network of GB News reporters, plus views and debate from a wide range of perspectives.

How to watch Brazil vs Norway live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

Can the Selecao reach a ninth-straight World Cup quarterfinal?

Public Media Is Struggling Under Trump. L.A.’s KCRW May Have Found the Way Forward

Amid budget cuts, KCRW has doubled down on community events and the personal connection between host and audience—and more subscribers are showing up.

Political voices, fans across Canada continue reacting to Rogers radio shutdowns

VANCOUVER — On Tuesday morning, listeners who tuned to Sportsnet 960 The Fan expecting the usual mix of Flames discussion, breaking news, and debate were met with static. Many others experienced the same thing in Vancouver and elsewhere across the country.

FCC Puts The View On Trial

ABC is now asking fans to help shield “The View” from a federal investigation that was triggered when the show gave prime airtime to a Democrat, raising sharp questions about bias, free speech, and who really controls the public airwaves. Story Snapshot The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is probing whether “The View” broke equal-time rules []

England fans revel in World Cup win over Norway

Fans celebrated at a London watch party after England's 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals.

New Zealand vs. Belgium live stream: How to watch FIFA World Cup, odds, prediction, pick, lineups, channel

Both teams have serious work to do if they want to advance

From the page to the screen: the alchemy of adaptation

Boom in streaming services sees more books adapted for TV — but it is not always an easy fit

Millions tuned in to see Cleary’s masterclass in Origin decider

More than 12 million people tuned in throughout the three-game series, which NSW wrapped up over Queensland in a comfortable 30-12 win at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night.

Digital Payments Are Becoming the Hidden Infrastructure of Online Entertainment

Online entertainment is no longer only about content. Whether users are watching live streams, joining creator communities, buying digital items, playing mobile games, or subscribing to interactive services, payments now sit much closer to the center of the experience. The shift is quiet but important: entertainment platforms are becoming financial interfaces as much as media destinations. That change has brought new attention to digital wallets, instant settlement, stablecoins, fraud prevention, and consumer protection. The question is no longer whether users will spend money online. They already do. The harder question is whether platforms can make that spending clear, secure, and

World Cup games today: UK kick-off times and TV channel for every match

Six more fixtures as expanded group stage draws to a close

Canal+ reveals why premium shows are leaving M-Net channel

DStv Premium subscribers have lost access to HBO's major series amid licensing changes, sparking frustration as budget packages gain value, as changes continue

FIFA Fan Festival tops 2 million visitors so far during World Cup 2026

Fan Festival venues have become major gathering points for supporters eager to watch matches on giant screens while enjoying live entertainment, cultural activities and local cuisine. The post FIFA Fan Festival tops 2 million visitors so far during World Cup 2026 first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

MS Now Lineup Flip Flops As Overhaul Triggers Double-Digit Ratings Dive

Newly released data from Nielsen Media Research reveals a tough start for MS Now’s recent programming overhaul. Viewership numbers tracked between June 13 and July 5, 2026, show that every altered show on the network took a double-digit hit in the highly coveted adults 25–54 demographic compared to their year-to-date averages before the changes. Total [] MS Now Lineup Flip Flops As Overhaul Triggers Double-Digit Ratings Dive