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Daniel Zhang Steps Down From Alibaba

Daniel Zhang, who had been expected to give up his chief executive and chairman roles this month, is also leaving as head of the company’s…

First Republican Presidential Debate Draws 12.8 Million Viewers

The figure exceeded the expectations of some television executives, who believed that Mr. Trump’s absence would lead to far fewer viewers.

As Hollywood Strikes Roll On, Viewers Catch Up With a TV Glut

After years of being inundated with new shows, some are using a pause in production to finally watch all the stuff they missed when it…

2023 Emmy Awards Will Be Postponed Because of Actors’ and Writers’ Strikes

The ceremony, originally planned for Sept. 18, may be pushed into January in hopes that the labor disputes will be settled.

Hollywood Strikes Mean Steady Diet of Reruns, Game Shows and Reality TV

TV viewers across the U.S. will see fewer new scripted shows, a trend that could continue well into next year if the walkouts continue.

Actors and Hollywood Studios Are ‘Far Apart’ on Key Issues

The actors’ union and the organization that bargains on behalf of the studios traded statements underscoring how much work needs to be done to reach…

What the Hollywood Actors and Writers Strikes Mean for TV and Movies

After two months without new late-night TV shows, viewers are likely to notice the effects of the dual walkouts more broadly within the next couple…

HBO’s ‘Succession’ Dominates Emmy Nominations in Uncertain Year

Its final season earned 27 nods, the most of any drama, while “Ted Lasso” got 21, the most of any comedy. But the writers’ strike…

Ryan Seacrest, “Wheel of Fortune” and the Lasting Pull of Game Shows

“Wheel of Fortune,” “Jeopardy!” and “Family Feud” continue to attract big audiences even as streaming upends viewing habits.