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Former NFL star Richard Sherman arrested on suspicion of DUI, authorities in Washington state say
Read full article: Former NFL star Richard Sherman arrested on suspicion of DUI, authorities in Washington state sayAuthorities in Washington state say former NFL star Richard Sherman was arrested early Saturday on suspicion of driving under the influence.
NFL host Charissa Thompson says on social media she didn't fabricate quotes by players or coaches
Read full article: NFL host Charissa Thompson says on social media she didn't fabricate quotes by players or coachesFox Sports and Amazon host Charissa Thompson has taken to social media to clarify her comments on a podcast earlier this week that she “would make up” sideline reports during NFL games.
Rivian to end exclusivity with Amazon, allow other companies to buy its electric vans
Read full article: Rivian to end exclusivity with Amazon, allow other companies to buy its electric vansElectric vehicle maker Rivian says it will allow other companies to purchase its delivery vans, ending its exclusive agreement with Amazon.
What to stream this weekend: 'The Bachelorette,' Idris Elba, The Weeknd, Sarah Snook and 'Jack Ryan'
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: 'The Bachelorette,' Idris Elba, The Weeknd, Sarah Snook and 'Jack Ryan'This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from Lucinda Williams, the kickoff of the 20th season of the reality dating show “The Bachelorette” starring a 27-year-old therapist from Georgia who was featured on the last season of “The Bachelor,” and Idris Elba is stuck on the worst flight ever in the new series “Hijack” for Apple TV+.
Feds sue Amazon for deceptive practices involving Prime enrollment, cancellation
Read full article: Feds sue Amazon for deceptive practices involving Prime enrollment, cancellationThe Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon for what it calls a yearslong effort to enroll consumers without consent into Amazon Prime and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
Nielsen, Amazon Prime spar over who really watches football
Read full article: Nielsen, Amazon Prime spar over who really watches footballIf you ask the Nielsen company, 7.8 million people watched last Thursday's football game between New Orleans and Arizona, most of them streaming it on Amazon Prime.
Amazon to raise seller fees for holidays amid rising costs
Read full article: Amazon to raise seller fees for holidays amid rising costsAmazon is raising charges on third-party sellers again —- this time adding a holiday fee for merchants who use the company’s fulfillment services to pack and ship items to customers.
Labor agency: Amazon union's meeting complaints have merit
Read full article: Labor agency: Amazon union's meeting complaints have meritThe National Labor Relations Board has found merit to a complaint that Amazon violated labor law in New York City’s Staten Island by holding mandatory worker meetings to persuade its employees not to unionize.
New this week: Documentaries on Bieber, Fauci and 'Buried'
Read full article: New this week: Documentaries on Bieber, Fauci and 'Buried'This week’s new entertainment releases feature music from Grammy-winning songwriter Natalie Hemby and two pop star documentaries — “Justin Bieber: Our World" and the concert film “Madonna: Madame X.”.
New this week: 'Cry Macho,' McCreery and 'The Morning Show'
Read full article: New this week: 'Cry Macho,' McCreery and 'The Morning Show'This week’s new entertainment releases include new music from Lindsey Buckingham and Scott McCreery, as well as the return of Clint Eastwood, who has gone back to his Western roots with “Cry Macho,” starring as a former rodeo star hired to bring a young man in Mexico back to his father in the U.S. Fans of TV's “The Morning Show” will also get to see Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell and Billy Crudup kick off Season 2.
New this week: 'No Sudden Move' and 'The Tomorrow War'
Read full article: New this week: 'No Sudden Move' and 'The Tomorrow War'This week’s new entertainment releases include documentaries about celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck and another on a landmark 1969 Harlem concert series known as “Black Woodstock” that featured Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Sly and the Family Stone.
New this week: 'MLK/FBI,' Why Don’t We and 'Prodigal Son'
Read full article: New this week: 'MLK/FBI,' Why Don’t We and 'Prodigal Son'The film, which played at the top festivals in the fall, premieres Friday on Amazon Prime. — Another acclaimed film from the virtual festival circuit, Sam Pollard’s “MLK/FBI,” debuts on-demand and in theaters Friday. Pablo Dylan, the son of film director Jesse Dylan who has collaborated with Erykah Badu and A$AP Rocky, is putting out the five-song set called “Solitude” on Friday. — AP Music Editor Mesfin FekaduTELEVISION— Catherine Zeta-Jones is joining Fox’s “Prodigal Son,” about a skilled criminal profiler (Tom Payne) and his serial-killer dad (Martin Sheen). The sophomore season of “Prodigal Son” starts at 9 p.m. EST on a new night, Tuesday.
New this week: 'MLK/FBI,' Why Don’t We and 'Prodigal Son'
Read full article: New this week: 'MLK/FBI,' Why Don’t We and 'Prodigal Son'— Another acclaimed film from the virtual festival circuit, Sam Pollard’s “MLK/FBI,” debuts on-demand and in theaters Friday. — AP Music Editor Mesfin FekaduTELEVISION— Catherine Zeta-Jones is joining Fox’s “Prodigal Son,” about a skilled criminal profiler (Tom Payne) and his serial-killer dad (Michael Sheen). The sophomore season of “Prodigal Son” starts at 9 p.m. EST on a new night, Tuesday. — A real-life killer who terrorized Californians in the mid-1980s is the subject of Netflix’s limited, four-part documentary series, “Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer,” debuting Wednesday. It was updated on Jan. 16, 2021, to correct the name of an actor who stars in the television series “Prodigal Son.” It is Michael Sheen, not Martin Sheen.
Amazon Prime Day set for mid-October
Read full article: Amazon Prime Day set for mid-OctoberAmazon Prime Day is set for Oct. 13 and 14, the company announced Monday. Prime Day is Amazon’s version of Christmas in the summer, with sales routinely outpacing Black Friday. Amazon Prime Vice President Jamil Ghani says the company thinks Prime Day will be bigger this year than ever before. Amazon has thrived during the pandemic as consumers purchase more goods online to limit store visits. The company reported $88.9 billion in sales during its latest quarter ending June 30, a 40% jump from the same period a year earlier.
Amazon to kick off holiday shopping with October Prime Day
Read full article: Amazon to kick off holiday shopping with October Prime DayNEW YORK – Amazon is aiming to kickstart the holiday shopping season early this year. It's the first time Prime Day is being held in the fall, and Amazon is positioning it as a way to get people to start their holiday shopping. In past years, Walmart, Best Buy and Target have offered their own online discounts during Prime Day. Amazon started the sales event in 2015 as its answer to Singles’ Day, a shopping holiday in China popularized by Chinese ecommerce company Alibaba. Prime Day has become one of Amazon's biggest shopping days, since it offers some of its deepest discounts of the year.
FAA approves Amazon’s ‘Prime Air’ drone deliveries
Read full article: FAA approves Amazon’s ‘Prime Air’ drone deliveriesAmazon is one step closer to launching its drone delivery service in the United States. The Federal Aviation Administration gave the company an air carrier certificate Saturday, a must-have before any company can begin drone deliveries. With this certificate, Amazon says it will begin to test deliveries in some areas. The company, however, has not said when or where the tests will take place.
Walmart launching membership program similar to Amazon Prime
Read full article: Walmart launching membership program similar to Amazon PrimeWalmart is planning its own membership program. The retailer is reportedly close to launching a service similar to Amazon Prime. Walmart+ is set to be unveiled in July. Recode reports that a yearly subscription is $98 and includes same-day delivery, fuel discounts and other perks. Walmart has already been experimenting with one-day delivery in some areas.
These movies, shows and documentaries about race should be required viewing
Read full article: These movies, shows and documentaries about race should be required viewingNetflix‘13th’Directed by Ava DuVernay (she’ll come up again in this list), the documentary shows you how America changed after the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery, but also kickstarted the prison boom in America. ‘Moonlight’This Oscar-winning picture tells the story of a young black gay man living in Miami. chronicles the Central Park Five, a group of young black teenagers who were wrongfully convicted of a crime they didn’t commit. The documentary tells the story of the days of protests, unrest and riots that followed. It’s a great film that shows how two different groups of people can react to fatal police shootings.
7 concert films you should watch if you’re really missing live music
Read full article: 7 concert films you should watch if you’re really missing live musicSome experts believe it could be more than a year until live concerts return to our daily lives, which is heartbreaking for people who love seeing live music. So until then, the next best thing to do is watch a concert movie from one of your favorite artists. Look no further than Beyoncé's “Homecoming,” her live concert that was filmed in 2018 when she headlined Coachella, the Southern California music festival. From the costumes, dancing and marching band music arrangements, Beyoncé transformed Coachella into “Beychella,” and we’re lucky enough that the entire show is documented. Not only is Timberlake’s music incredible catchy, but the production value that went into this show, especially the choreography, makes it worth visiting.
What’s new on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and more in 2020
Read full article: What’s new on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and more in 2020You might be using the same streaming services this year, but luckily, there are tons of new movies, TV shows, documentaries and so much more available on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and Amazon Prime. ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’This obviously isn’t a Netflix original movie, but sometimes Netflix puts on a good throwback movie that is too good not to mention. “The Goop Lab” is actress Gwyneth Paltrow and her lifestyle brand, Goop, all teamed up with Netflix to bring us six episodes of Goop-related content. You probably haven’t seen it since the ’90s, but that’s the best thing about Disney+. What TV shows and movies are you most excited to see this year?