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New York PostKevin Hart Steps Back From Media Company During Layoffs and Financial Turmoil
Kevin Hart resumed the CEO role at Hartbeat in January 2025 after executive departures and pledged to stabilize the business. According to a Bloomberg News report, he was absent from the office for weeks or months at a time, changed his phone number and delegated operations while…
VarietyTexas AG Ken Paxton Files Lawsuit Against Netflix Alleging Deceptive Data Practices
Texas filed suit in Collin County accusing Netflix of tracking users without consent, selling their data to brokers including Experian and Acxiom, and designing an addictive platform while misrepresenting its privacy and advertising policies. The complaint cites Reed Hastings' 20…
thehollywoodgossip.comJodie Sweetin Discloses Receiving One-Cent Residual from Full House Amid Streaming Changes
Actress Jodie Sweetin disclosed receiving a one-cent paycheck from Full House residuals during a podcast appearance. She described the shift from syndication to streaming as eliminating reliable income. Sweetin shared details of her modest lifestyle, including renting her home an…
whats-on-netflix.comReed Hastings to Leave Netflix Board in June After Q1 Earnings Beat
Netflix announced that co-founder Reed Hastings will not seek re-election to the board and will depart in June to focus on philanthropy and other pursuits. The company reported Q1 2026 revenue of $12.25 billion, exceeding estimates, with earnings per share at $1.23, boosted by a…