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Landmark Deal For FIFA Women’s World Cup Marks First For Netflix Landmark Deal For FIFA Women’s World Cup Marks First For Netflix
Landmark Deal For FIFA Women’s World Cup Marks First For Netflix FIFA has partnered with Netflix to grant the streaming platform exclusive US broadcasting rights for the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup.  This agreement marks the first time Netflix will fully acquire rights to a global sports event, reflecting the growing prominence of women’s soccer. FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the deal as a pivotal step for the sport. “This agreement sends a strong message about the real value of the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the global women’s game,” Infantino said. “Netflix’s commitment underscores the tournament’s importance and helps elevat…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Former New England Resident Martha Stewart Details Affairs During Marriage In New Doc: Report Former New England Resident Martha Stewart Details Affairs During Marriage In New Doc: Report
Former New England Resident Martha Stewart Details Affairs During Marriage In New Doc: Report In a newly-released documentary, longtime New York and former Connecticut resident Martha Stewart drops some bombshell revelations about both her and her ex-husband's affairs during their 29-year marriage.  The juicy details come from "Martha," a new Netflix film released on Wednesday, Oct. 30 focusing on the homemaking icon's life and career.  During the film, Stewart, now age 83, touches on extramarital affairs undertaken by both her and her ex-husband, publisher Andy Stewart, who she was married to from 1961 to 1990. This includes one instance in which she kissed a "very handso…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Former New England Resident Martha Stewart Was Forced In Solitary During Prison Stint: Report Former New England Resident Martha Stewart Was Forced In Solitary During Prison Stint: Report
Former New England Resident Martha Stewart Was Forced In Solitary During Prison Stint: Report Longtime New York and former Connecticut resident Martha Stewart is revealing some shocking anecdotes about her five-month stay in federal prison.  In a new Netflix documentary focusing on her life and career, "Martha," the homemaking icon, now age 83, details her time in prison in personal letters given to director R.J. Cutler, according to a report by People.  Related Report - Katonah's Martha Stewart Admits To Cheating On Ex-Husband Stewart spent five months in late 2004 and early 2005 in a minimum-security federal prison in West Virginia after she was caught lying to inv…

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by Ben Crnic
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DA Recommends Menendez Brothers Be Resentenced DA Recommends Menendez Brothers Be Resentenced
DA Recommends Menendez Brothers Be Resentenced Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has recommended brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, who spent their childhoods in New Jersey and New York, be resentenced after spending decades in prison for the shotgun murder of their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion. The brothers, now in their 50s, should be freed and placed on parole for the murders of their parents Jose and Kitty Menendez in August 1989, Gascón said at a news conference Thursday, Oct. 24, that comes amid worldwide viewership of a series on their story on Netflix. The case now moves forward to a Los A…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Former New England Resident Martha Stewart Admits To Cheating On Ex-Husband Former New England Resident Martha Stewart Admits To Cheating On Ex-Husband
Former New England Resident Martha Stewart Admits To Cheating On Ex-Husband Longtime New York and former Connecticut resident Martha Stewart, the homemaking icon casually drops a stunning revelation.  In the trailer for "Martha," an upcoming Netflix film to be released on Wednesday, Oct. 30, Stewart confirms that she cheated on her first husband, Andy Stewart, during their 25-year marriage.  Immediately after, Stewart, age 83, drops another bombshell — her ex-husband never found out.  "Young women, listen to my advice: If you’re married and your husband starts to cheat on you, he’s a (expletive deleted)" Stewart says in the trailer, adding, "Ge…

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by Ben Crnic
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Disney+ To Raise Prices Along With Several Other Major Streaming Services Disney+ To Raise Prices Along With Several Other Major Streaming Services
Disney+ To Raise Prices Along With Several Other Major Streaming Services Another year, another streaming service price hike.  Disney+, the streaming video platform that boasts more than 150 million users, is raising the price of its monthly subscriptions beginning Thursday, Oct. 17, the company said. The spike comes as Disney said it will crack down on password-sharing, Variety reported.  The House of the Mouse announced earlier this year that prices for its most basic package with advertisements will climb from $8 to $10 monthly. Disney+ Premium will also rise by $2 to $16 monthly. Yearly plans will jump up $20 to $160 a year, the company said. Hulu,…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Catherine Zeta-Jones Posts Nude Photo: Here's Why Catherine Zeta-Jones Posts Nude Photo: Here's Why
Catherine Zeta-Jones Posts Nude Photo: Here's Why Longtime New York resident actress Catherine Zeta-Jones found a new meaning for the term "birthday suit" in a new social media post.  The 55-year-old actress posted a naked photo of herself on Instagram on Thursday, Sept. 25 to celebrate both her birthday and that of her husband, acclaimed actor Michael Douglas, who turned 80.  The post shows Zeta-Jones standing over a bathroom sink wearing nothing but her high heels. In the caption, the actress said the photo was "gift option two" for her husband, after golf balls. "After over 25 years of sharing my birthday day with my hu…

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by Ben Crnic
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'Love Is Blind' Netflix Series Searching For New Contestants From Across New England 'Love Is Blind' Netflix Series Searching For New Contestants From Across New England
'Love Is Blind' Netflix Series Searching For New Contestants From Across New England Casting producers for the through-the-wall Netflix dating series "Love Is Blind" are scouring the New England area for potential contestants for the show's upcoming season. The show, which has aired for six seasons, asks potential couples to bond and "date" for 10 days in sound-proof pods, followed by weeks of face-to-face courtship, the creator told Us Weekly. In the end, the couples must decide to get engaged or married.  It's had mixed results with 10 couples getting hitched and several others still dating. Many have broken up following the series.  Anyone interested in joinin…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
First Trailer For 'Beetlejuice' Sequel Drops; Hyped Movie Filmed In Mass First Trailer For 'Beetlejuice' Sequel Drops; Hyped Movie Filmed In Mass
First Trailer For 'Beetlejuice' Sequel Drops; Hyped Movie Filmed In Mass "It's showtime" for the new Tim Burton-directed sequel to his 1988 classic "Beetlejuice." The first full-length trailer "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," partially filmed in Massachusetts last year, was released on Thursday, May 23.  The new film returns viewers to the Deetz family after the death of patriarch Charles Deetz (Jeffrey Jones in the original movie). Jenna Ortega plays Astrid, who summons Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) despite the fears of her mother (Winona Ryder).  The trailer opens with Ryder's Lydia Deetz explaining, "Here's a preview. ... Be warned: it's intense." The off…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Tom Brady Says He'll Never Do Another Netflix Roast: Here's Why Tom Brady Says He'll Never Do Another Netflix Roast: Here's Why
Tom Brady Says He'll Never Do Another Netflix Roast: Here's Why Tom Brady took some hard hits during his 23 seasons in the NFL and always managed to bounce back, but he said the shots at his family were too much during the Netflix roast of the GOAT earlier this month.  Brady appeared on the Wednesday, May 15, episode of "The Pivot Podcast" hosted by former footballers Fred Taylor, Ryan Clark, and Channing Crowder to discuss his career, his future, his family, and the Netflix roast that became the talk of the internet for days after it aired live on Sunday, May 5.  The former Patriots great said he didn't mind the harsh jokes at his expens…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Netflix Casting Suburban Mom-Type, Tall Man For NYC Documentary, Pays $3.3K Netflix Casting Suburban Mom-Type, Tall Man For NYC Documentary, Pays $3.3K
Netflix Casting Suburban Mom-Type, Tall Man For NYC Documentary, Pays $3.3K Netflix is seeking to fill two roles for an upcoming documentary. The popular streaming service is looking for a 20-something-year-old man who is more than 6 feet tall with brown hair, and a suburban New England-type woman in her 50s with dirty blonde or light brown hair. The documentary will shoot four days in New York City and one day in Cape Cod. The gig pays an estimated $3,300 for six days of work, according to the casting call. Click here to apply.

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Did Netflix Dating Show End In Heartbreak Or Happily Ever After For Ex-Patriots Dancer? Did Netflix Dating Show End In Heartbreak Or Happily Ever After For Ex-Patriots Dancer?
Did Netflix Dating Show End In Heartbreak Or Happily Ever After For Ex-Patriots Dancer? Several weeks ago, former New England Patriots cheerleader Amber Desiree "AD" set out to discover if love is truly blind. She fell for a guy named Clay, who asked for her hand in marriage while in the pods in the first few episodes of "Love Is Blind" on Netflix. They met face-to-face and dated over the course of the season, which culminated at the altar in the season finale on Wednesday, March 6. In fact, AD and Clay — whose parents are both divorced — were among two couples who made it to the finale. All the others broke up before the finale. ** WARNING: This news story contains spoilers…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
29-Year-Old From Connecticut Focus Of Netflix Documentary On His Mom's Mysterious Death On Boat 29-Year-Old From Connecticut Focus Of Netflix Documentary On His Mom's Mysterious Death On Boat
29-Year-Old From Connecticut Focus Of Netflix Documentary On His Mom's Mysterious Death On Boat A 29-year-old from Connecticut who was accused of killing his mother and grandfather is the focus of a new Netflix documentary on the mysterious deaths.  Netflix said earlier this month the documentary will explore the mysteries surrounding Middlesex County native Nathan Carman, of Middletown, who was accused of killing his mother Linda Carman while on a fishing trip in 2016, and his grandfather, John Chakalos. three years earlier in 2013. Carman, who died while in police custody last year, allegedly killed his mother while fishing off the coast of Rhode Island on the family boat.…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Former Patriots Cheerleader Shines On New Season Of Hit Netflix Dating Show 'Love Is Blind' Former Patriots Cheerleader Shines On New Season Of Hit Netflix Dating Show 'Love Is Blind'
Former Patriots Cheerleader Shines On New Season Of Hit Netflix Dating Show 'Love Is Blind' A former New England Patriots cheerleader with Boston roots is setting out discover if love is truly blind. Amber Desiree, who goes by "AD," is among the 30 men and women on Season 6 of the hit Netflix dating show "Love Is Blind," which aptly debuted on Valentine's Day. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amber Desiree (AD) (@amberdesiree) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amber Desiree (AD) (@amberdesiree) That of a dating experiment, cast members — who this season are all …

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by Cecilia Levine
Sports
Netflix To Follow Red Sox For Docuseries Airing In 2025 Netflix To Follow Red Sox For Docuseries Airing In 2025
Netflix To Follow Red Sox For Docuseries Airing In 2025 Netflix is shipping up to Boston. The popular streaming service has announced two projects with the Boston Red Sox, one of Major League Baseball's most storied franchises. Netflix will follow the Red Sox throughout the entire season, providing viewers a window into the ups and downs in one of the most rabid sports environments, Netflix said in a news release.  The docuseries is set to debut in 2025. The second project, which is coming to Netflix later this year, is an untitled documentary looking back at the historic 2004 Red Sox season, which culminated with one of the greatest…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Cambridge A-Listers Team Up Again To Direct, Star In New Netflix Thriller Cambridge A-Listers Team Up Again To Direct, Star In New Netflix Thriller
Cambridge A-Listers Team Up Again To Direct, Star In New Netflix Thriller Two of Cambridge’s own are back together for a new project on Netflix. Hot off the heels of their movie “Air,” Ben Affleck is set to direct, and Matt Damon will lead the cast of an upcoming thriller for the streaming service titled “Animals.” The plot is “under wraps,” according to the film’s IMDb page. Related: Cambridge's Ben Affleck Runs — Stumbles — On Dunkin' But Variety reports that the story of “Animals” will be about kidnapping. This isn’t the first time the two have collaborated together. Damon and Affleck co-starred in and co-wrote “Good Will Hunting” in 1997, which went …

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by Khier Casino
Lifestyle
‘Single And Available’: Boston Native Returns To Netflix’s ‘Love On The Spectrum’ ‘Single And Available’: Boston Native Returns To Netflix’s ‘Love On The Spectrum’
‘Single And Available’: Boston Native Returns To Netflix’s ‘Love On The Spectrum’ A Boston native is back for a new season of Netflix’s “Love on the Spectrum” as he tries to find that special someone to spend the rest of his life with. James B. Jones, 34, who returns from season 1 of the three-time Emmy award-winning docu-reality series, has been dating since he’s become a “pseudo celebrity.” “A lot of people have been recognizing me now,” he said, according to Tudum. “That’s been pretty cool.” Related: Meet 'The Bachelor' Contestant From Massachusetts In an Instagram video posted Sunday, Jan. 21, Jones gave fans a life update, saying that while things didn’t work…

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by Khier Casino
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Mass Actress Joins New 'Minecraft' Movie With Jason Momoa, Jack Black: Report Mass Actress Joins New 'Minecraft' Movie With Jason Momoa, Jack Black: Report
Mass Actress Joins New 'Minecraft' Movie With Jason Momoa, Jack Black: Report Straight off the heels of her second Emmy win, Norwell’s own Jennifer Coolidge joins Jason Momoa and Jack Black in the upcoming “Minecraft” movie. Coolidge took home her second Emmy award for HBO’s “The White Lotus,” and has now been cast in Warner Bros. Pictures’ new’ movie based on the popular “Minecraft” video game. Related: Ayo Edebiri, Jennifer Coolidge, Ebon-Moss Bachrach Win Emmys  The film, directed by Jared Hess, is expected to start production in New Zealand, according to Deadline. It’s still unclear what the plot of the upcoming movie is, but “Minecraft” has sold more…

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by Khier Casino
Real Estate
$6M Mattapoisett Beach House, Set Of New Netflix Show Up For Sale $6M Mattapoisett Beach House, Set Of New Netflix Show Up For Sale
$6M Mattapoisett Beach House, Set Of New Netflix Show Up For Sale “The Beach House” on Goodspeed Island is up for sale with a $6.35 million price tag. The picturesque mansion was to be a filming location for a new Netflix series before the writers’ strike scuttled those plans.  The luxury home at 3 Goodspeed Island Road, Mattapoisett, offers 5,700 square feet of living space, along with six bedrooms and eight bathrooms — six full and two half baths. Related: Netflix Films Best-Seller Adaptation In Mass: Report Swim at the nearby Buzzards Bay. Demakis Family Real Estate The Beach House, which sits on a .69-acre lot, also features brea…

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by Khier Casino
Lifestyle
Talk Show Filming In Region Searches For Guests Talk Show Filming In Region Searches For Guests
Talk Show Filming In Region Searches For Guests Have an issue that needs to be sorted out? You could get paid to do it on TV – and meet an iconic television host. “Karamo Show,” hosted by Karamo Brown of Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” is in search of its next guests for filming in Connecticut, in the city of Stamford. In a casting call posted to the audition site Backstage, the show says it’s looking for people going through a tough time who need help and advice – think estranged relationships, a betrayal between friends, etc. “There is no doubt that if you come into this with an open mind and heart and want to share your story, you’ll leave…

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by Sophie Grieser
Lifestyle
West Newbury's John Cena Lands In Netflix Global Top 10 With 2006 Film West Newbury's John Cena Lands In Netflix Global Top 10 With 2006 Film
West Newbury's John Cena Lands In Netflix Global Top 10 With 2006 Film A 16-time world WWE champion from West Newbury is now at the number 10 spot on Netflix’s top movies around the globe. “The Marine” starring John Cena was panned by critics when it landed in theaters back in 2006, getting a measly 17% on Rotten Tomatoes. But it is now a hit on Netflix, garnering around 7.6 million hours viewed and played over 5 million times, according to the streaming platform’s Global Top 10 list. Viewers really wanted to watch the WWE star chase a bunch of jewel thieves around the South Carolina wilderness. The film follows a recently discharged marine, played by Cena, …

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by Khier Casino
News
Netflix Hikes Prices Ahead Of Holiday Season — Here's What It Will Cost Netflix Hikes Prices Ahead Of Holiday Season — Here's What It Will Cost
Netflix Hikes Prices Ahead Of Holiday Season — Here's What It Will Cost Netflix is raising its prices — again.  The streaming giant announced last month that it would raise rates, and the company made good on that promise Tuesday, Nov. 7, for new subscribers. The hike for existing customers will take effect next month.  Netflix said it would email existing customers soon about the new subscription costs, reports said.  So, what are those prices? The Standard tier — which includes ads — will remain $7 a month. The Basic option will cost $12 a month, and the Premium package will now cost $23 monthly.  That's a $2 rise for the top two t…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Netflix To Film Best-Seller Adaptation In Mass This Week: Report Netflix To Film Best-Seller Adaptation In Mass This Week: Report
Netflix To Film Best-Seller Adaptation In Mass This Week: Report Is Massachusetts the perfect spot for "The Perfect Couple?" Netflix thinks so.  The streaming giant will film scenes for "Perfect Couple," a six-part miniseries adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s murder mystery novel "The Perfect Couple," on Thursday, Sept. 28, on Nantucket, according to the Nantucket Current.  The miniseries wrapped principal photography earlier this year after filming in Chatham and surrounding areas, reports said.  Nicole Kidman, Liev Schrieber, Dakota Fanning, Eve Hewson, and Omar Epps will star in the lead roles. Meghann Fahy, a Longmeadow …

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by Josh Lanier
Events
Bill Burr Adds Second Western Mass Show After First Quickly Sells Out Bill Burr Adds Second Western Mass Show After First Quickly Sells Out
Bill Burr Adds Second Western Mass Show After First Quickly Sells Out Anyone who missed their chance to snag a ticket for Bill Burr's show at the MassMutual Center in August will have another shot to see the caustic comedian perform live.  The venue announced this week that Burr would return to Springfield by popular demand for a second performance.  Burr will now perform his "Bill Burr Live" tour at MassMutual on Aug. 12 and Oct. 1. Presale tickets for the later show are on sale Wednesday, May 17, and Thursday, with the remaining seats available beginning Friday.  Tickets will range from $75 to $155.  Cell phones, cameras, and…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Upcoming Nicole Kidman Netflix Murder Mystery Series Starts Production In Massachusetts Upcoming Nicole Kidman Netflix Murder Mystery Series Starts Production In Massachusetts
Upcoming Nicole Kidman Netflix Murder Mystery Series Starts Production In Massachusetts A Cape Cod town is now the site of a new small-screen series starring Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber, according to officials.  A Netflix series called "The Perfect Couple," based on Elin Hilderbrand’s New York Times-bestselling novel of the same name, began production on Monday, April 3 in Chatham, according to the official Netflix site Tudum and the Chatham Police Department.  The series is set in Nantucket, but social media posts report that a Chatham town building has been re-decorated to appear to be in Nantucket. The star-studded cast is led by Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber, and …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Lifestyle
New Survey Reveals Gen Z’s Favorite Restaurant New Survey Reveals Gen Z’s Favorite Restaurant
New Survey Reveals Gen Z’s Favorite Restaurant When it comes to satisfying those hunger pangs, it turns out nothing does it for Zoomers quite like the delectably irresistible taste of America’s favorite chicken shack. A new survey by investment firm Piper Sandler found that Generation Z’s favorite restaurant is Chick-fil-A. Of those polled, 18 percent picked the Atlanta-based chicken chain as their favorite place to eat, followed by Starbucks (17 percent) and Chipotle (13 percent). The restaurant category was just one of several that was gauged as part of Piper Sandler’s 44th semi-annual “Taking Stock With Teens” survey, which includ…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Netflix Is About To Start Charging You To Share Your Password Netflix Is About To Start Charging You To Share Your Password
Netflix Is About To Start Charging You To Share Your Password Sharing your Netflix password will soon come with a price. Starting in early 2023, Netflix will allow only one "home account" and charge for every "sub account" added to that account — up to five, the company announced. The new payment plan was rolled out as an experiment in Argentina, Dominican Republic, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala, where customers paid $2.99 to add a sub account. Netflix did not immediately say how much sub accounts will cost Americans.

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Major Companies Say They'll Cover Employee Travel Expenses For Abortions Major Companies Say They'll Cover Employee Travel Expenses For Abortions
Major Companies Say They'll Cover Employee Travel Expenses For Abortions Several major media companies will cover travel costs for employees seeking abortions in response to the Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade, Variety reports.  This comes after the court ruled 6-3 to overturn people's constitutional right to the procedure on the morning of Friday, June 24. Companies including Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Comcast, Sony and Meta confirmed to Variety that they will be reimbursing their employees who travel across state lines to get an abortion. You can read what these companies said by clicking here. 

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by David Cifarelli
Business
Netflix Increases Subscription Price Netflix Increases Subscription Price
Netflix Increases Subscription Price Netflix subscribers can soon expect to see a different kind of Stranger Things on their upcoming bills as the company announced a price hike for new subscriptions that will soon impact existing members. In the US, the company said that Netflix’s basic plan, which allows for one stream on one screen at a time and does not have HD streaming, will now be charged $9.99 a month, up from $8.99. Standard plans — which allow for users to stream on two screens at the same time — now cost $15.49 per month, an increase from $13.99, while premium plans have been pushed up to $19.99 a month. Those ra…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
HBO Max Previews New Show Filmed In Hudson Valley HBO Max Previews New Show Filmed In Hudson Valley
HBO Max Previews New Show Filmed In Hudson Valley Locals will have great fun checking out all the familiar local spots in the upcoming new trailer for a series that has spent plenty of time filming in the Hudson Valley. The series, "The Sex Lives Of College Girls," created by Emmy-nominated writer/producer Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble, is now showing its trailer on HBO Max. The series, which filmed a large part of its production in Dutchess County, at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, tells the story of four college roommates at New England's prestigious -- and fictitious -- Essex College. Check out the trailer and see how many local spots…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Alert Issued For Pandemic-Related Text Message Scam COVID-19: Alert Issued For Pandemic-Related Text Message Scam
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Pandemic-Related Text Message Scam The Better Business Bureau has issued an alert about a recent text scam where people impersonating large companies offer fake pandemic-related discounts. Scammers are reportedly impersonating companies, such as Netflix, Hulu and Verizon, and sending messages saying that the company is offering an amazing deal to customers due to the pandemic.  These fake deals could include free or discounted services, gift cards or cash. The organization said when people click the link in the messages, they will be brought to a website imitating the company's website.  That's how the scammer wi…

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by Nicole Valinote