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Check out the trailer for 'The Handmaid's Tale' season 5"The Handmaid's Tale" has received numerous awards, including an Emmy for outstanding drama series in 2017, and a Golden Globe for best drama series in 2018. How to watch 'The Handmaid's Tale'You can watch "The Handmaid's Tale"s season five on Hulu starting September 14. In addition to the new season, you can also watch seasons one through four of "The Handmaid's Tale" on Hulu. Will season 5 of 'The Handmaid's Tale' be the last season? "The Handmaid's Tale" season five will not be the show's last season.

☆ 'The Crown' viewership surged on Netflix after Queen Elizabeth's death
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-13 | by ( Frank Pallotta | Cnn Business | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York (CNN Business) Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Netflix viewers tuned into the show about her life. The series, which stars Claire Foy and Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth, logged 17.6 million hours viewed, according to the company. That made it the seventh-most watched English-language show on Netflix last week, just ahead of the most recent season of "Stranger Things." Netflix NFLX Producers of thehistorical drama said last week that they are pausing production on the show's sixth season following the news of the monarch's death. "As a mark of respect, filming on 'The Crown' was suspended today," producers for the series said in a statement to CNN Friday.

The series continues the story that originated in 1986's "The Karate Kid," offering an entertaining blend of action, drama, comedy, and '80s nostalgia. Check out the trailer for 'Cobra Kai' season 5Xolo Maridueña, Mary Mouser, Tanner Buchanan, Peyton List, Jacob Bertrand, Courtney Henggeler, Martin Kove, and Thomas Ian Griffith also star. "Cobra Kai" season one premiered on YouTube Premium in 2018, and a second season followed in 2019. How to watch 'Cobra Kai'"Cobra Kai" season five is now available to watch exclusively on Netflix. How to watch 'The Karate Kid' moviesIf you're interested in catching up on the story of Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence before streaming "Cobra Kai," you can watch the first three "Karate Kid" movies on Paramount Plus or Showtime.

☆ 'The Rings of Power' isn't just a TV show for Amazon — it's another way for the company to dominate every aspect of your life
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-07 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" is more than just a TV show for Amazon. That's because "The Rings of Power" — which Amazon spent nearly $500 million to produce and is a Jeff Bezos passion project — isn't just a TV show for the company. As part of the larger Amazon ecosystem, Prime Video isn't just a typical streaming service. "The Rings of Power" is the peak of this effort when it comes to Amazon's TV aspirations. And the "Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" movie trilogies are both available on Prime Video with a subscription.

☆ Amazon's 'Rings of Power' still doesn't have any user reviews on Prime Video nearly a week after it premiered
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-07 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Amazon's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" premiered last week. Nearly a week later, there still aren't any user ratings for the series on Prime Video. Nearly a week later, there still aren't any user reviews for the series on Prime Video. Amazon did not immediately return a request for comment on when user reviews would be visible. It has a better user score of 6.8 (out of 10) at IMDb, which is owned by Amazon.

☆ We asked psychologists to break down the toxic leadership styles of the Roy family on 'Succession' to help you deal with the narcissistic bosses you might encounter in real life
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-07 | by ( Rebecca Knight | Catherine Henderson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

"Succession," is a top contender at this year's Emmy Awards on Sunday night with 25 nominations. Ahead of Sunday's broadcast, we break down the personalities to help you with toxic bosses IRL. There's little question that the characters on "Succession" are evil, entitled people willing to lie, cheat, backstab, kill, and steal to have their way. "Succession," which is considered a frontrunner in this year's Emmy Awards on Monday night with 25 nominations — the heftiest haul of any show, revolves around the dysfunctional Roy family. In anticipation of Monday's broadcast of the Emmy Awards, we break down the show's deeply flawed personalities and leadership styles to help you deal with the megalomaniacal, narcissistic bosses you might encounter IRL with the help of five psychotherapists and experts.

☆ Elon Musk bashes Amazon's 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' saying 'Tolkien is turning in his grave'
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-05 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Elon Musk criticized Amazon's "The Lord of The Rings: Rings of Power" on Twitter. The billionaire took issue with the show's male characters, saying they were "cowards." In another tweet, Musk went on to write that he disliked the show's male characters in particular. Amazon has invested $1 billion in "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" series inspired by the world of J.R.R. Tolkien, and former company executives told Insider the company will use the show to determine if Amazon Studios is a worthwhile venture for the company.

☆ RuPaul's Drag Race just won another 2 Emmys. Meet the 2 men who helped turn the show into a global phenomenon.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-04 | by ( Chris Johnston | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Bailey, 62, and Barbato, 61, are responsible for propelling drag culture into the mainstream by helping to turn RuPaul and "Drag Race" into global phenomenons. Drag is ultimately a universally relatable thing," Bailey said of the popularity of "Drag Race" and the stars it has helped create. The first foreign versions appeared in Chile and Thailand, but the pinnacle arrived in October 2019 when "Drag Race UK" premiered on the BBC. "Drag Race" has become one of the most popular shows on its iPlayer streaming platform, with a fourth season underway. The winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK season three, Krystal Versace (centre), with the other queens in London in November 2021.

☆ 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' was watched by more than 25 million globally, Amazon says
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-03 | by ( Hanna Howard | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Amazon Studios shared its first image of its upcoming untitled "Lord of the Rings" series, due on its streaming service Sept. 2, 2022. Amazon said Saturday that the first episode of its "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" series attracted over 25 million viewers globally in its first day, making it the biggest ever debut for a show on its Prime Video streaming service. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" books and is the most expensive television series of all time. Earlier this month, HBO said its "House of the Dragon," a "Game of Thrones" prequel series, was the biggest series premiere in its history. Clarification: This story was updated to reflect that "The Rings of Power" is based on the appendices to "The Lord of the Rings."

☆ 'Revealing' teen costumes, on-set massages, and a gender-discrimination complaint: Inside Dan Schneider's 'disgusting' Nickelodeon empire
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-30 | by ( Kate Taylor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +27 min

For many Nickelodeon actors, life at the network was surreal, the "Amanda Show" actor Raquel Lee told Insider. Schneider set up a meeting to discuss the situation. On the one hand, the success of Schneider's shows provided rare stability in a chaotic industry. None of Schneider's shows credited more than two female writers in the entirety of their runs; "Zoey 101" and "Drake & Josh" had zero. The writer wrote that Schneider once pressured her into simulating "being sodomized" while she was telling a story about high school, to her embarrassment.

Most readers know George R.R. Martin from his hit series "A Song of Ice and Fire." Martin for his "Game of Thrones" success, he was an award-winning science fiction and fantasy writer for years before the first "Game of Thrones" novel was published in 1996. From the hit "Game of Thrones" series to early novels and novellas, here are the best George R.R. The 19 best George R.R.

The sixth and final season of "Better Call Saul" concluded on August 15. You can stream the last half of the final season on AMC Plus, and catch up on older seasons with a Netflix subscription. How to watch 'Better Call Saul' season 6You can watch the final six episodes of "Better Call Saul" season six with a subscription to the AMC Plus streaming service. Keep in mind, however, that "Better Call Saul" episodes only remain available on AMC Plus for a limited time. The show has received 46 Emmy nominations over its run, including seven for its sixth and final season.

☆ Working at SNL as an NBC page was chaotic but super fun. Here's what the notoriously competitive interview process was like.
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-09 | by ( Dorothy Cucci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +17 min

Michelle Tokunaga had no idea what an NBC page was before she applied for the job in New York City. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Michelle Tokunaga, a former NBC page who now works for Comcast in New York City. I had no idea what the NBC Page Program was or what a page even did when I applied to the prestigious 12-month fellowship. After a few more weeks of waiting, I got an email saying I'd gotten into the page program in October. They're trusting you to work SNL or The Tonight show — you have to be able to think on your feet under pressure.

☆ The Oppenheim twins from 'Selling Sunset' say you should hold on to a home for 10 years if you want to make money
▼ + stars: | 2022-05-14 | by ( Ryan Hogg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Brett and Jason Oppenheim are stars of "Selling Sunset" and owners of the show's real estate group. A post shared by The Oppenheim Group (@theoppenheimgroup)Look for 'hidden value' and ignore 'staging'Brett and Jason always look for hidden value in a listing. It's almost impossible to lose money in real estate if you can hold it for 10 years, according to Jason. "The only time you get hurt in real estate is if you're in a situation where you're forced to sell," Jason said. "If you are financially capable of holding the real estate through a downturn you will inevitably, at some point, have financial success with your asset."

☆ Meet 8 of the top cars seen at the New York Auto Show — and the newest ones from budding EV startups
▼ + stars: | 2022-04-22 | by ( Alexa St. John | Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Auto shows have helped car companies over the years make big splashes and reveals. Automakers and startups showed off refreshes and new vehicles at the New York Auto Show this year. Here's a look at some of the hottest cars that automakers showcased in New York. This article is part of the Ride Along series, a collection of stories recapping some of the biggest auto shows around the country. But the show's spotlight also shone brightly on EV startups — and quite fresh ones at that.

☆ Power Lunch Podcast
▼ + stars: | 2022-04-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

CNBC's Tyler Mathisen, Melissa Lee and Kelly Evans take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day's agenda. "Power Lunch" delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. "Power Lunch" gives viewers a full plate of CNBC's award-winning business news coverage, plus a healthy dose of personality from the show's anchors and the network's top-notch roster of reporters and digital journalists.

☆ MTV's CMO describes how she built hype around revivals of 'The Hills' and 'Jersey Shore,' and the network's turnaround effort under Chris McCarthy
▼ + stars: | 2019-07-29 | by ( Ashley Rodriguez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The network has seen an early lift in linear-TV ratings since reviving unscripted franchises from the 2000s like "Jersey Shore" and "The Hills." Turn on MTV during any weeknight and you might think it's 2010, with new episodes from old reality-TV franchises like "The Hills," "Jersey Shore," and "Teen Mom" rolling out weekly. Parkes spoke with Business Insider about selling nostalgia with revivals like "The Hills: New Beginnings" and the "Jersey Shore" spin-offs as well as courting the next MTV generation. It followed another MTV revival, a dating spin-off of "Jersey Shore," called "Double Shot at Love with DJ Pauly D and Vinny." For the premiere of "The Hills," it was 24% — close to the 25% the "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation" spin-off had.

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