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'The Wire' creator David Simon blasts Trump as 'racist moron' over tweets attacking Baltimore

Trump has faced a slew of criticism over his tweets about Baltimore, which were also described as "racist" by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Netflix execs were once anxious about the term 'binge-watching' so they tried to make 'marathon' viewing happen instead — but it never caught on

Netflix execs were searching for an alternative term to "binge-watching" that had healthier connotations.

From Netflix's big flub to Microsoft's cloud attack: Here's the roundup of takeaways and insights from tech’s Q2 earnings reports

Who are the winners and losers in tech, as the top companies report their quarterly results? Read BI Prime's top analysis and takeaways here.

'We know what the numbers are': Amazon Studios chief says that it won't follow Netflix in sharing viewership data

Amazon head of studios Jennifer Salke also said that the company is interested in different types of original content than Netflix.

Alexander Wang explains how bucking the fashion industry by building catwalks on busy streets and tourist hot spots is helping his brand

Alexander Wang has built a strong reputation over the last 15 years, and sees his fashion label's future in consumers, not industry gatekeepers.

MTV's CMO describes how she built hype around revivals of 'The Hills' and 'Jersey Shore,' and the network's turnaround effort under Chris McCarthy

Jacqueline Parkes, who joined MTV in 2016, tells how the network is bringing shows like "The Hills" to new generations and renewing its focus on data.

20 podcasts about history, business, and Hollywood that will make you smarter

In the last decade, podcasts became a part of mainstream media, thanks to shows like "Serial" and interview shows like "WTF with Marc Maron."

What it’s like to shoot a Quentin Tarantino movie, according to Oscar-winning cinematographer Robert Richardson who has done 5 of them

"Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" marks the fifth time Robert Richardson has shot a Quentin Tarantino movie, and it's their most ambitious.

Disney has already broken the record for highest-grossing year for a movie studio ever at the box office — and it's only July

Disney has brought in a record-breaking $7.67 billion in 2019, beating the previous record, also held by the studio, of $7.61 billion in 2016.

Quentin Tarantino nets his biggest opening weekend ever with $40.4 million take for 'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood'

'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood' proves a non-franchise/non-superhero movie can succeed. Though it needs to have numerous special elements.

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