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'Tiger King,' Joe Exotic diagnosed with prostate cancer
November 4, 2021 6:46 AM
Joe Exotic of the 2020 Netflix docuseries "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," has been diagnosed with cancer, CNN reports . The 58-year-old media personality turned convicted felon, whose given name is Joseph Maldonado, wrote a letter explaining that he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The... more » -
After controversial comedy special, Dave Chappelle offers to meet with members of trans community
October 26, 2021 10:16 AM
After his Netflix comedy special came under fire for featuring commentary that was considered transphobic, Dave Chappelle posted on Instagram that he was willing to meet members of the transgender community. According to BBC News , Chappelle also invited viewers to decide whether he had been "canceled." Last... more » -
Netflix fires employee for leaking how much Dave Chapelle was paid for 'The Closer'
October 18, 2021 4:42 AM
LOS ANGELES, California - A Netflix employee revealed that the production company's controversial Dave Chapelle special called, 'The Closer' cost Netflix $24.1 million, and in a decisive move, Netflix announced Friday that the employee who disclosed the information was terminated. According to The New York Post , Netflix released... more » -
A Korean internet provider is suing Netflix over 'Squid Game'
October 6, 2021 11:25 AM
A Korean series that's taken an international audience by storm is at the very center of a lawsuit filed against Netflix. According to National Public Radio (NPR) , a series called Squid Game has garnered such a vast audience of loyal viewers that a South Korean internet service provider... more » -
Netflix releases teaser for new documentary surrounding Britney Spears' conservatorship
September 22, 2021 5:45 AM
An in-depth Netflix documentary, in production for over 12 months and meant to shed new light on the conservatorship that singer Britney Spears says shackled her for years , released its first teaser trailer Tuesday and says a full trailer is expected to be released later Wednesday. The film,... more » -
Netflix to offer video games on its streaming platform
July 15, 2021 1:28 PM
Netflix will offer video games on its service within the next year, CNN reports. The platform's 200 million subscribers will soon see video games appear as a new genre on the platform and Netflix does not currently plan on charging extra for access to the games. The company... more » -
Dave Chappelle praises Netflix for going "above and beyond" by removing his show from its streaming service
November 25, 2020 1:16 PM
When popular comedian Dave Chappelle asked Netflix to stop streaming his sketch comedy show, the company pleasantly surprised him by promptly complying with his request, the BBC reports. Chappelle's argument for having the show pulled from Netflix was founded on the fact that the agreement allowing the show to... more » -
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle partner with Netflix to produce 'content that informs'
September 3, 2020 12:59 PM
Netflix is officially in partnership with The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, according to Variety . Meghan Markle and Prince Harry signed a multi-year deal with the production company, which will allow them to create documentaries, feature films, scripted television shows, and children’s series. The royal couple issued... more » -
Netflix to invest $100 million into Black-owned banks
July 1, 2020 6:54 AM
Netflix announced plans to invest in Black-owned banks to help close the wealth gap between Black and White America. According to CNN , the streaming service informed the public of its decision Tuesday, vowing to deposit 2% of its cash, or an estimated $100 million, into Black-owned financial institutions... more » -
Hit series, 'Riverdale' suspends filming as one of its production staff 'receives medical evaluation'
March 12, 2020 6:42 AM
VANCOUVER, CANADA - Hollywood continues to reel in response to the spread of novel coronavirus. Variety reports that production of the Vancouver-based series 'Riverdale' has been suspended after a member of the production came into contact with someone who recently tested positive for the virus. A Warner Bros.... more »