Lucas Manfredi is a TV Business reporter at TheWrap, writing about the programming, executives and trends in the television and streaming industries. Prior to joining the TheWrap in November 2022, he spent four years at Fox Business as a production assistant and a reporter on its digital team. He has a Bachelor of Science in Television-Radio production from Ithaca College and can be reached at lucas.manfredi@thewrap.com.
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Charter Communications Cable TV Customers Fall Below 15 Million Amid Mixed Q1 Earnings
Mobile is the company’s main bright spot as broadband growth slows
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Team Downey President Says It’s Important to Nurture Early-Career Connections: ‘Build Your People’
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Jerry Springer, Incendiary Host of Daytime TV, Dies at 79
The former Cincinnati news anchor and mayor who created a new brand of television talk shows died in his Chicago home Thursday after a brief illness
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Comcast CEO Brian Roberts Addresses Jeff Shell Ouster: ‘Obviously a Tough Moment’
The NBCUniversal CEO was terminated with cause on Sunday, days before the company’s earnings report
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Peacock Hits 22 Million Subscribers as Comcast Beats Wall Street Expectations for Q1
The media conglomerate reported adjusted earnings per share of 92 cents on revenue of $29.7 billion
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Roku Posts Smaller-Than-Expected Q1 Loss as Revenue Climbs to $741 Million
The streaming company’s leaders had previously warned that the first report of this year could be rocky
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Netflix Boasts Confidence in UK With $6 Billion in Programming Investment Since 2020
The streamer also revealed three new projects from local producers — “Black Doves,” “Department Q” and “Bank of Dave: The Sequel”
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‘Morning Joe’ Baffled by Russian Foreign Minister’s Backing of Tucker Carlson: ‘Could Not Have Had a Better’ Propagandist (Video)
Sergey Lavrov called Carlson’s firing “curious” during a United Nations speech on Tuesday, adding that American media has “suffered as a result”
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Tucker Carlson Feud With Fox Executives, PR Department ‘Major Factor’ in Firing (Report)
The controversial opinion host reportedly called one senior executive the c-word in a private message, which Fox successfully managed to redact in its legal battle with Dominion Voting Systems
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UK Regulator Blocks Microsoft’s $68.7 Billion Activision Blizzard Acquisition
Microsoft president Brad Smith said the tech giant remains “fully committed to the acquisition and will appeal”
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Carol Burnett Didn’t Want Cake and Balloons for 90th Birthday Celebration, She Wanted ‘a Variety Show With Live Entertainment’
The TV icon also discussed her experience working on “Better Call Saul” and shared her thoughts on the evolution of TV and comedy
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Peacock Growth, Hulu Sale, Stability? Mike Cavanagh Is Taking On All of NBCU’s Headaches
In replacing ousted Jeff Shell, the Comcast president faces questions around streaming strategy, his Hollywood prowess and if he can provide security amid rapid change
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Nate Silver to Leave ABC News as Disney Layoffs Continue
The FiveThirtyEight brand will remain as the network seeks a “streamlined” structure for the 2024 election and beyond
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MGM+ Orders ‘Emperor of Ocean Park’ TV Adaptation From ‘Shameless’ Writer Sherman Payne
The series, based on Stephen L. Carter’s best-selling novel, is produced by John Wells Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television
