ViacomCBS’s New Paramount Plus Streaming Service Will Debut on March 4
ViacomCBS is rebranding its streaming service with Paramount Plus and has a planned launch on March 4 nationwide and in Latin America, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The initial launch will be followed by availability in other markets, including countries in the Nordic region on March 25 and in Australia by the middle of the …
Microsoft Partners with Cruise on Self-Driving Cars
Software behemoth Microsoft is forming a “long-term strategic relationship” with the General Motors subsidiary Cruise to assist with ramping up the production of self-driving cars, according to The Verge. In addition, Microsoft is making a $2 billion investment in Cruise. This brings Cruise’s valuation to $30 billion. Both General Motors and Honda are also investors. …
Pre-Inauguration Virtual Concert to Feature Fall Out Boy, will.i.am, and James Taylor
In advance of next week’s presidential inauguration, a pre-inauguration “We the People” concert is being planned for this Sunday, according to Rolling Stone. Fall Out Boy, Will.i.am, Carole King, James Taylor, AJR, and Michael Bivins are among the stars scheduled to perform. The evening will also raise money for the Biden Inaugural Committee. Tickets will …
House of Representatives Votes to Impeach Trump (Again)
President Donald Trump is now the first president of the United States to be impeached twice after the House of Representatives voted Wednesday to impeach him for inciting insurrection, according to CNN. Ten Republicans broke with their party to cast their votes in favor of the impeachment. The vote was 232 to 197, according to …
Tom Hanks to Host Star-Studded Inauguration TV Special
Tom Hanks is set to host a primetime special next week in honor of Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration, according to Variety. Demi Lovato, Justin Timberlake, Jon Bon Jovi, and Ant Clemons are so far scheduled to perform during the 90-minute “Celebrating America” special. Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris also plan to speak. According to …
What Today’s Impeachment Vote Could Mean
It’s been just a year over Trump’s first impeachment, and Congress is facing another vote today on the fate of a second impeachment for his role in inciting his supporters in insurrection at the Capitol last week. However, since he’s supposed to be leaving office (and the world waits to see how smooth the transition …
Netflix Plans to Premiere a New Film Each Week in 2021
As the pandemic rages on, Netflix is preparing to entertain by releasing a new film every week in 2021, according to The Hollywood Reporter. There’s a total of 70 upcoming films, including a trilogy, eight animated projects, 52 live-action films in English, and 10 non-English movies. Some of the movies on Netflix’s slate are: Dwayne …
House Presents Articles of Impeachment Against Trump
The House of Representatives introduced its articles of impeachment — for a second time — against President Donald Trump this morning for the “incitement of insurrection” in last week’s riots at the US Capitol, according to CNN. The articles point out Trump’s telephone call to Georgia’s Republican secretary of state instructing him to “find” the votes …
Amazon Discontinues Its Pantry Service
Amazon Pantry, which enabled customers to buy non-perishable items, including canned goods and cleaning supplies with a flat shipping fee, is no more, according to The Verge. The seven-year-old service, originally known as Prime Pantry, is being shut down as the company has fully incorporated Whole Foods offerings to its website and aims to avoid …
Trump’s Social Media Accounts Locked While Congress Certifies Biden’s Win
Despite President Trump Twitter incited his supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol, which caused a riot that left four dead, Congress was still able to successfully certify President-elect Joe Biden’s election win, according to BoingBoing. Biden’s final tally was 306 electoral votes compared to 232 for Trump. As a result of the riot, however, Facebook …