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Disney Raises Disney+ and Hulu Prices by 13% Starting Sept 23 — Sep 23, 2026Disney is raising ad-free Disney+ and Hulu from $18.99 to $21.49 a month starting Sept. 23, 2026, the fourth hike in four years, as Toy Story 5 debuts on the service.

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Tom Gallagher The bundle push is obvious but I'm not paying extra just to get Hulu when I barely use it.

Taylor Frankie Paul Says She Is Stepping Away From ‘Mormon Wives’ Over Cast Bullying — Sep 21, 2026On September 21, 2026, Taylor Frankie Paul said she is stepping away from Hulu's Mormon Wives, writing that castmates laughing about her kids is disgusting and she is relieved to be out.

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Tom Gallagher Stepping away makes sense if the bullying got that personal, no one should put up with that on TV.

Disney Names Smith Streaming Chairman, Earley TV President — Sep 17, 2026Disney named Adam Smith chairman of Direct-to-Consumer for Disney Entertainment, to oversee Disney+ and Hulu including product, engineering, adtech and analytics, while Joe Earley becomes President of Disney Entertainment Television Franchise and Content Strategy to lead TV franchises and international originals. The moves follow a broader leadership overhaul at Disney Entertainment aimed at strengthening its direct-to-consumer and content strategy.

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Maya Lindstrom Joe Earley's focus on franchises and international shows might finally give Disney TV a clearer direction instead of scattered projects.

Brooks & Dunn to Receive 2026 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award — Sep 14, 2026Brooks & Dunn will receive the 2026 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award during the 60th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville on November 18, broadcast on ABC and Disney+ (and Hulu the following day). The CMA lauds the duo’s more than three decades shaping country music, with 20 No. 1 hits, Hall of Fame inductions, and a lasting impact on the genre.

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Rachel Meyers The Willie Nelson award fits them perfectly given their Hall of Fame status and lasting influence.

BTS Returns From Hiatus at Las Vegas Festival — Sep 16, 2026BTS closed out night one of the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas with a high-energy set featuring tracks from ARIRANG such as SWIM, 2.0, MIC Drop and FYA, marking a triumphant return to the US stage. The two-day festival features a star-studded lineup and is being streamed via Disney+ and Hulu in addition to live radio coverage across the country.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Shanna Moakler Regrets Travis Barker Documentary Participation — Sep 11, 2026Shanna Moakler says she regrets participating in ex-husband Travis Barker’s Hulu documentary, believing she wouldn’t be portrayed fairly, a stance she shared during interviews ahead of her upcoming memoir Blink of an Eye. The posts reiterate that she and Barker were married from 2004 to 2008 and share two children, with Moakler aiming to inspire other women through her experiences with trauma and public scrutiny.

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Dana Whitfield Her memoir sounds like the better way to share what really happened without someone else's editing.

Taylor Swift Among Nominees for 60th CMA Awards — Sep 8, 2026The 60th CMA Awards nominations highlight a historic surge of female nominees, with Lainey Wilson returning as host as the ceremony unfolds November 18 on ABC, plus streaming on Disney+ and Hulu and live on Good Morning America and the CMA YouTube channel for the reveal. The lineup features top acts like Ella Langley, Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves, Parker McCollum, Luke Combs, and Zach Top, signaling strong competition and anticipated nods across major categories.

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Dems Scream About ‘Censorship’ After Hulu Declines to Air Ads on Jan. 6, Abortion, And GunsOpinion — Jul 25, 2022Democrats are very unhappy with streaming service Hulu for not shoving their political messaging on hot button issues down its subscribers’ throats. Hulu, which The Walt Disney Co. has operating control of, is declining…

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Disney to Allow Political Issue Ads on Hulu After Democrats Criticized PlatformReporting — Jul 27, 2022Political issue advertisements will now be allowed to run on the streaming platform Hulu. On Wednesday, Axios reported that Disney told the outlet candidate advertisements would also be allowed on the platform. Axios…

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Bill Clinton Reflects on Monica Lewinsky Affair in Hulu Docuseries ‘Hillary’Reporting — Mar 6, 2020Former President Bill Clinton is reflecting on his affair with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky . In the four-hour Hulu docuseries about his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton , he recalled the…

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Disney+, Hulu Reported iHeartPodcasts Deal for Six Titles — Aug 10, 2026Disney+ and Hulu are expanding their library with a six-title video podcast deal from iHeartMedia, launching with Hey Jonas! on August 14 and rolling out additional titles like Pod Meets World, Desperately Devoted, Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald, StraightioLab, and Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim across Disney+ and Hulu. New episodes will stream weekly, broadening the platforms’ investment in video podcasts tied to familiar franchises and creators.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Nirvanna the Band the Show Heads to Hulu — Jul 21, 2026Neon is bringing Nirvanna the Band the Show, including its two-season TV series and the feature film Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, to Hulu in the United States on July 24, with Disney+ in Canada following August 7, marking the series’ US streaming debut alongside the movie’s release after its SXSW 2025 premiere and Toronto festival run.

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Disney+ Plans to Add More Mature Titles to Its Library — Feb 9, 2026Disney is on the verge of detonating one of the most carefully constructed brands in modern entertainment — and parents are watching closely. After taking full ownership of Hulu in 2023, Disney is now preparing to shut…

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Kim Kardashian Reveals Being Diagnosed With ‘a Little Aneurysm’ — Oct 25, 2025Reality star Kim Kardashian recently revealed she was diagnosed with an aneurysm. Kardashian, 45, revealed her diagnosis during Season 7 of Hulu’s “The Kardashians,” per CNN . The stresses of her recent divorce from…

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Kylie Jenner Says Family Needs to Address ‘Beauty Standards’ They Have PerpetuatedReporting — Apr 28, 2023Reality star Kylie Jenner addressed the beauty standards she and her family have set. In the season three trailer for their show “ The Kardashians ” on Hulu, which aired on April 27, Jenner, 25, confronted her sisters…

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The Big FiveQuizie — QuizThe personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.

Hillary Clinton Teases New Hulu Documentary: ‘I’ve Got the Kind of Life You Can’t Make Up’Reporting — Jan 17, 2020Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has been out of the conversation for a little while but the former senator just announced a new project for her fans to look forward to: A four-part documentary on streaming…

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Selena Gomez Shines As The Glue Holding ‘Only Murders In The Building’ Together‌ ‌ — Sep 26, 2024(L-R) Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, & Martin Short. DISNEY/ERIC MCCANDLESS. “> At the end of season three of Hulu’s Emmy Award-winning TV megahit Only Murders in the Building, Mabel’s future prospects look…

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Hillary Fans Gut-Punched, Hulu Drops Special About Alternate Universe Where She Won Before It Even AirsOpinion — May 19, 2022Superfans of former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton still can hardly bring themselves to believe she lost the 2016 election. Now, they won’t even be able to watch an alternate-universe streaming series…

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Not Suitable for Work Canceled After One Season — Aug 25, 2026Hulu has canceled Not Suitable for Work after one season, with Warner Bros. TV planning to shop the series to potential new homes. Created by Mindy Kaling, the ensemble comedy about five work-obsessed 20-somethings in Manhattan’s Murray Hill had run for nine episodes and failed to secure a renewal.

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Lainey Wilson becomes first woman to solo-host CMA Awards twice — Sep 5, 2026Country star Lainey Wilson will return to host the 60th CMA Awards in Nashville on November 18, 2026, marking her third consecutive year as host and her second year hosting solo. The ceremony will air live on ABC and Disney+ with next-day streaming on Hulu, and nominees will be revealed September 10 on Good Morning America.

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Rachel Meyers Lainey's done a solid job the last two years, glad they're sticking with her. Third time hosting says a lot about the trust the CMA has in her.

Special Forces Season 5 Cast Revealed, Includes George SantosEntertainment — Jul 15, 2026Season 5 of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test has its cast unveiled, including Candace Cameron Bure, Collin Gosselin, Brandi Glanville, George Santos and other celebrities from sports, reality TV and acting, all heading to a jungle course in Malaysia. The season premieres September 24 on Fox with next-day Hulu streaming and features no eliminations, focusing on endurance and teamwork rather than votes.