As expected, Comcast announced today they were spinning off a number of cable networks. At their most recent earnings report last month, Comcast said they were considering splitting their cable ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: @Dr. Phil/YouTube Dr. Phil McGraw’s TV cable network, Merit Street Media, made a splash when it launched with ...

Dr. Phil McGraw has launched Merit Street Media, his new cable network, in a time where the fractured TV landscape makes it difficult to find a footing. But McGraw, 73 — who famously hosted “Dr. Phil” ...

Fox News was still the most-watched cable news network.

March Madness action didn't interfere with Fox News' gains.

Note: This story, originally published Nov. 5, was updated on Nov. 20 to reflect Comcast’s formal plans to spin off its cable networks. Comcast is cutting the cord on its cable network portfolio – a ...

Comcast said it is considering separating or spinning off NBCUniversal's cable networks. If Comcast moves forward with the idea, it could kick off a broader media reconfiguration of cable assets.

NBCUniversal is discussing launching a sports cable network that could debut as early as the fall, people familiar with the matter said. The channel would primarily carry sports that are also streamed ...

After nearly 30 years, a major cable network is rebranding — changing its iconic name and logo. MSNBC will change its name to MS Now beginning Nov. 15, amid a transition from NBCUniversal to a new ...

Back in the 1990s and 2000s, it seemed as if nearly every American had cable. That wasn't true. The cable television market peaked at just under 100 million homes in the late 2010s, while the U.S.

MSNBC has been around for a long time. Broadcasting live for the first time in July 1996, the cable news channel and accompanying site launched as part of a joint venture between NBC and Microsoft.