These are the Netflix shows everyone can’t get enough of right now
Hilary Swank stars in Away, which finds itself at the top of our list this week of the most-watched shows on Netflix. The show is …
Andy Meek is a reporter based in Memphis who has covered media, entertainment, and culture for over 20 years. His work has appeared in outlets including The Guardian, Forbes, and The Financial Times, and he’s written for BGR since 2015. Andy's coverage includes technology and entertainment, and he has a particular interest in all things streaming.
Over the years, he’s interviewed legendary figures in entertainment and tech that range from Stan Lee to John McAfee, Peter Thiel, and Reed Hastings.
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Apple is setting the stage for the iPhone maker’s next generation
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Google is changing how Search works ahead of Election Day 2020
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Here’s what impressed me most after interviewing Netflix CEO Reed Hastings
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has written a new book called No Rules Rules, about the corporate culture inside the streaming giant. It offers fascinating insight into …
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Unfortunately, Congress doesn’t look like it will be passing legislation anytime soon that allows Americans to receive a new stimulus check. However, millions of Americans …
Tiffany Haddish got coronavirus, then interviewed Dr. Fauci about it
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The number of children in the US who have been diagnosed with the coronavirus floored me
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Make sure you don’t have any of these 6 sketchy Android apps on your phone
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Coronavirus deaths are rising in these 3 states at the worst possible time
Coronavirus cases have hit a record low in the US as a whole, which is welcome news after the country endured months of the pandemic …
A new show announcement from Netflix has set off a firestorm in China
Chinese sci-fi fans have begun expressing skepticism online following the news that the Game of Thrones showrunners are adapting the celebrated Chinese novel The Three-Body …
The pandemic will slow down in the US soon – but not for a reason worth celebrating
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Here’s what we know so far about how you’ll get a coronavirus vaccine
We’re apparently getting close to the point when the first doses of a coronavirus vaccine will be ready to start being administered in the US. That’s …
The most-watched TV shows in August from all your favorite streamers
On our latest monthly ranking of the most-watched TV shows from across all the major streaming services, Netflix faced plenty of competition during August from …
These are the new US coronavirus hotspots as we head into Labor Day
The latest coronavirus update for the US heading into the Labor Day weekend is that the country has now reached a tipping point, with health experts …
Here’s when experts say the next huge surge in coronavirus cases is coming
Health experts are worried that coronavirus cases in the US may spike again soon — in a matter of days, in fact. The reason is …
The impact of the coronavirus behind the scenes at Rotten Tomatoes
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This state has the worst coronavirus outbreak in the country right now
The latest coronavirus update we have shows the COVID-19 pandemic now striking the US heartland much more at the moment, after weeks and months of …
Worried about a rushed coronavirus vaccine? This news might confirm your fear
The CDC has quietly informed officials in all 50 states as well as in a handful of large cities to be prepared to distribute a coronavirus …
New coronavirus lockdowns might be needed in these 4 states
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I was so pumped for this new Netflix series – until I saw who’s behind it
David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, who previously worked as showrunners for HBO’s Game of Thrones series, are now attached to a new book adaptation — …
This is the most surprising effect of coronavirus lockdowns
Most US cities aren’t under a coronavirus lockdown anymore, even though the pandemic is still rampaging across the country and forcing citizens and local health …
Disney+ might be the first global streamer to get this cool new feature
The Disney+ app might be getting a new feature soon that Netflix doesn’t even have baked into its service yet. Code found within the Disney+ …
A state you might not expect is reporting the worst COVID-19 spike in the US
According to the latest coronavirus update from Johns Hopkins University, the COVID-19 crisis just hit a terrible milestone — there have now been more than …
Here’s what’s crushing it on Netflix right now
Among the most-watched shows on Netflix for the week of August 20-26 is a new documentary series exploring the golden age of the video game …
‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman has died at age 43
Representatives of actor Chadwick Boseman, the star of such films as Marvel’s Black Panther, confirmed Friday night that he has sadly passed away at the …
Several governors just blasted new CDC coronavirus guidance as ‘reckless’
The CDC has come under fire in recent days because of a major change in its guidelines around coronavirus testing. The CDC’s new testing guidelines state …
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Just because a coronavirus vaccine is developed and distributed, that doesn’t mean the COVID-19 pandemic is going to come to an immediate end. Two things …
Busted: Android phones from China got caught hiding nasty malware
Android phones made by a Chinese manufacturer and sold for years in Africa came with pre-installed malware that stole users’ data and money. That’s according …
A major US city is going back into lockdown today because of COVID-19
One major US city has locked back down again because of the coronavirus. A stay-at-home order is now in effect that covers the Hawaiian island …
