Netflix exec makes admission after Jake Paul-Mike Tyson streaming debacle

Netflix exec makes admission after Jake Paul-Mike Tyson streaming debacle

Netflix has heard all the complaints and they’re vowing to improve. The streaming company announced Saturday that 60 million people tuned in for its heavily anticipated Mike Tyson-Jake Paul Friday night at AT&T Stadium. But scores of fans complained throughout the broadcast that their stream froze or crashed. Mike Tyson (l.) punches Jake Paul during … Read more

Bethany Joy Lenz says exec warned her ‘One Tree Hill’ was about ‘f—ing and sucking’

Bethany Joy Lenz says exec warned her ‘One Tree Hill’ was about ‘f—ing and sucking’

“One Tree Hill” star Bethany Joy Lenz says she was given a straightforward synopsis of the hit teen drama series before her final audition. Lenz, 43, who payed the role of Haley James Scott, claims she had an awkward phone call conversation with her manager just hours before her last chemistry read for the show. … Read more

‘No safety’ at Diddy parties ‘after a certain hour,’ ex-Bad Boy exec claims: ‘Always on high alert’

‘No safety’ at Diddy parties ‘after a certain hour,’ ex-Bad Boy exec claims: ‘Always on high alert’

Many people adjacent to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ circle heard whispers about his parties long before he was arrested by Homeland Security Investigations on sex trafficking allegations and thrown in a Brooklyn cell. In the latest documentary to pop up about the embattled hip-hop mogul, TMZ’s “The Downfall of Diddy: The Indictment,” several speak out about … Read more

Exclusive | Hidden Valley Ranch exec reveals the most ‘unique’ ways he uses ranch: ‘Man, what are you doing?’

Exclusive | Hidden Valley Ranch exec reveals the most ‘unique’ ways he uses ranch: ‘Man, what are you doing?’

Ranch lovers should take a dip into breakfast. Nick Higgins, an exec at Hidden Valley Ranch’s parent company Clorox, has an unconventional way to eat the creamy and tangy ranch dip beyond celery, wings and chips. “I have to admit, as part of my job, I’ve tried ranch with some pretty unique things over the … Read more

‘Smash’ exec producer just received a ‘negative’ $25 residual for the show: ‘Makes sense’

‘Smash’ exec producer just received a ‘negative’  residual for the show: ‘Makes sense’

He’s not smashing any money records.  On Thursday, “Smash” exec producer Joshua Safran revealed that he’s not exactly swimming in cash from residuals for the short-lived NBC show.  “Somehow, receiving a negative residual for SMASH makes sense,” Safran posted on X, formerly Twitter, alongside a screenshot showing a payment of $25.38 with a minus next … Read more

Erin Andrews slams anonymous exec who bashed Bills’ Josh Allen: ‘Take ownership’

Erin Andrews slams anonymous exec who bashed Bills’ Josh Allen: ‘Take ownership’

Erin Andrews jumped into the fray. The Fox Sports reporter clapped back at an anonymous NFL exec who labeled Bills quarterback Josh Allen as “overrated” on the latest episode of her “Calm Down” podcast, which she co-hosts with Charissa Thompson.  “Like come on, if you’re gonna say something by that, say it with your chest. … Read more

Marathon-running TikTok exec reveals ‘aggressive’ stage four cancer — and the warning signs he missed

Marathon-running TikTok exec reveals ‘aggressive’ stage four cancer — and the warning signs he missed

A fit and healthy social media executive who was diagnosed with cancer after completing a half marathon has revealed the three major red flags he missed. Bondi-based Govind Sandhu, the 38-year-old head of Global Music Partnerships at TikTok Australia, was diagnosed with stage four Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma after pulling up rough from the Sydney Half Marathon … Read more

High-powered NBC exec reveals what she really thinks about Meghan Markle

High-powered NBC exec reveals what she really thinks about Meghan Markle

A high-powered TV executive is speaking out about her experiences with Meghan Markle in the mid-2010s. Bonnie Hammer, who has been dubbed the “Queen of Cable,” currently serves as Vice Chairman at NBCUniversal. The conglomerate owns USA Network, which ran the legal drama, “Suits,” in which Markle appeared from 2011- 2018. Hammer, 74, first came … Read more

Al Roker’s company ‘illegally targeted’ exec producer, failed to properly follow DEI program: suit

Al Roker’s company ‘illegally targeted’ exec producer, failed to properly follow DEI program: suit

Al Roker and his company were accused in a lawsuit filed Tuesday of failing to follow a diversity, equity and inclusion mandate. Former executive producer Bill Schultz is suing the “Today” show anchor and Al Roker Entertainment, claiming he was “wrongfully and illegally targeted” for termination in 2023 after calling out the company’s failure to properly … Read more

Ex-video game exec slammed for bizarrely suggesting players tip developers: ‘Always put burden on customers’

Ex-video game exec slammed for bizarrely suggesting players tip developers: ‘Always put burden on customers’

It’s virtually impossible to get behind this. A former top video game executive suggests that players, who are already giving an arm and a leg for expensive top titles, take excessive tipping to the virtual world next — by paying a gratuity of up to 30% extra. Mike Ybarra, the former president of the major … Read more

Top exec Norby Williamson out at ESPN after nearly 40 years

Top exec Norby Williamson out at ESPN after nearly 40 years

An era is over at ESPN. Longtime network executive Norby Williamson is out effective Friday after a tenure that stretched nearly four decades, The Post has learned. About a year ago, Burke Magnus was promoted above Williamson to become president of ESPN content. Sources said that Magnus and Williamson did not share a vision that … Read more

Pat McAfee rails on ESPN exec — again: ‘I don’t got a motherf–king boss’

Pat McAfee rails on ESPN exec — again: ‘I don’t got a motherf–king boss’

ESPN host Pat McAfee is doubling down on his January comments about ESPN. The former NFL punter turned sports media personality called his prior words — which centered around network executive Norby Williamson — “a warning shot,” saying he doesn’t have “a motherf–king boss” during an appearance on Showtime’s “All the Smoke” podcast. A clip … Read more

‘One Life to Live’ exec breaks silence on actress Amanda Davies’ tragic death at age 42

‘One Life to Live’ exec breaks silence on actress Amanda Davies’ tragic death at age 42

Frank Valentini, an executive producer on the hit soap opera “One Life to Live,” has released a statement following the death of star Amanda Davies. “I had the great pleasure of watching Amanda Slezak grow up during my tenure at ‘One Life to Live’ and know that Erika’s role as ‘mom’ was her most important,” Valentini, 61, … Read more

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle have ‘no original ideas’ ahead of ‘make or break year,’ Hollywood exec claims

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle have ‘no original ideas’ ahead of ‘make or break year,’ Hollywood exec claims

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have “no original ideas,” according to a top Hollywood executive. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been warned of a “make or break year” after having signed a handful of lucrative deals in 2023 that have seemingly caused the ongoing royal rift to widen. And according to one senior … Read more

Pat McAfee doubles down on sabotage attack of ‘old hag’ ESPN exec Norby Williamson

Pat McAfee doubles down on sabotage attack of ‘old hag’ ESPN exec Norby Williamson

Pat McAfee isn’t backing down. And he wants to make it clear who exactly he does and does not like at ESPN. McAfee made headlines on Friday when he unloaded on his “Pat McAfee Show” about people at ESPN trying to sabotage him and his program, specifically calling out executive editor and head of event … Read more

Jemele Hill, Michelle Beadle weigh in after Pat McAfee lambasts ESPN exec Norby Williamson

Jemele Hill, Michelle Beadle weigh in after Pat McAfee lambasts ESPN exec Norby Williamson

Ghosts of ESPN’s past have chimed in after Pat McAfee took shots at network executive Norby Williamson on his show on Friday. Following a column by The Post’s Andrew Marchand which opined that McAfee would need to get better TV ratings to justify a $17 million annual salary and the headaches he brings to ESPN … Read more

Pat McAfee accuses top ESPN exec Norby Williamson of trying to ‘sabotage’ show

Pat McAfee accuses top ESPN exec Norby Williamson of trying to ‘sabotage’ show

Pat McAfee called out ESPN executive Norby Williamson by name in an explosive segment on Friday. Earlier this week, The Post’s Andrew Marchand wrote a column opining that McAfee needs to get better TV ratings if his show is going to be a headache for ESPN in the wake of the Aaron Rodgers-Jimmy Kimmel dustup. … Read more

Travis Kelce ‘can handle’ all the Taylor Swift publicity: Chiefs exec

Travis Kelce ‘can handle’ all the Taylor Swift publicity: Chiefs exec

The president of the Chiefs believes Travis Kelce can shake off all the extra attention coming from his rumored relationship with Taylor Swift, and continue to excel on the football field. Mark Donovan, who joined the Chiefs as chief operating officer in 2009 and was elevated to president in 2011, spoke to PEOPLE about his … Read more

Christina Aguilera demanded MTV re-edit ‘03 VMA’s to include Madonna smooch: former exec

Christina Aguilera demanded MTV re-edit ‘03 VMA’s to include Madonna smooch: former exec

Pop culture was forever transformed when Madonna kissed Britney Spears — and then Christina Aguilera — on stage at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards. However, it has often been forgotten that when the Queen of Pop, 65, turned from Spears to kiss the “Dirrty” singer, 42, during the drama-packed event, the camera quickly cut … Read more