In big tech’s dystopia, cat videos earn millions while real artists beg for tips | John Harris

In big tech’s dystopia, cat videos earn millions while real artists beg for tips | John Harris

Instead of paying musicians properly, the likes of Spotify have set up ‘donation’ buttons – thus passing the buck to fans, says Guardian columnist John Harris

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Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier, 19, dies after crash in qualifying

Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier, 19, dies after crash in qualifying

ason Dupasquier, a 19-year-old Swiss Moto3 rider, has died after being involved in a serious crash during Saturday's qualifying session at the Italian Grand Prix, MotoGP announced on Sunday. "Dupasquier was involved in a multi-rider incident between Turns 9 and 10, with the session Red Flagged thereafter," the statement read.

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‘Friends: The Reunion’ Was Almost as Big as ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ on HBO Max

‘Friends: The Reunion’ Was Almost as Big as ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ on HBO Max

How big was “Friends: The Reunion” for HBO Max? Almost superhero-big, according to third-party data. “Friends: The Reunion” was watched by an estimated 29% of U.S. streaming households on May 27, the first day of its release, as measured by TVision, a connected-TV analytics provider. Viewers of the special on HBO Max were 55.4% female, and more than 50% were in the 35-54 age demo.

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‘Friends: The Reunion’ Is a Bizarre Impediment to Appreciating One of TV’s Most Intimate Sitcoms

‘Friends: The Reunion’ Is a Bizarre Impediment to Appreciating One of TV’s Most Intimate Sitcoms

For anyone under its spell, the magic of “Friends” was how you always felt like the seventh person in the room. In the reunion, you’re just one of millions.

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Dexter revival re-introduces us to “Jim Lindsay,” regular human man

Dexter revival re-introduces us to "Jim Lindsay," regular human man

Bound, we can only assume, by some arcane code of paternal restraint, the Dexter revival has been playing its new status quo both quiet and coy. We’ve gotten a few little teasers, and a confirmation that Michael C. Hall will still be murdering people in the new Showtime show, which will not, tragically, be a low-key drama about the perils and pitfalls of Pacific Northwest logging operations. Now, we’ve gotten another one of these little dribs and drabs: Our first look at Dexter Morgan, circa 2021—or, should we say, Regular Human Man “Jim Lindsay.”

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