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The new Michelle Obama documentary on Netflix, “Becoming,” has fallen flat with reviewers who have called it “bland,” “self-celebratory,” and a “paper-thin” account of the former first lady.

Former first lady Michelle Obama said in her newly-released Netflix documentary Becoming that having children was a “concession” that cost her “aspirations and dreams.”

Netflix released the teaser trailer for Steve Carell’s new workplace comedy series Space Force on Tuesday, inspired by President Donald Trump’s decision to designate the United States Space Force as the sixth branch of the U.S. military. 

Actor Nicolas Cage is expected to play Joe Exotic from Netflix’s hit series Tiger King in a new scripted series about the eccentric zookeeper.

Prince Harry has recorded a special message to celebrate the 75th anniversary of children’s favorite Thomas the Tank Engine.

On the heels of increased speculation that she’ll be Joe Biden’s vice presidential pick and a star-studded online voter registration push, Michelle Obama is now set to star in a Netflix documentary focused on her 34-city book tour. 

While most of Hollywood is hurting due to the Chinese coronavirus pandemic, one studio has benefited from forced lockdowns and stay-at-home orders. Netflix said it saw a surge in memberships during the first quarter, adding nearly 16 million new subscriptions globally for the period ending in March.

Actress Ellen Page said President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are guilty of “environmental racism. She accused Trump of “destroying the world” with his climate change policy.

A recent report states that internet usage has surged by between 50 and 70 percent during the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic while streaming services have seen a 12 percent increase in usage.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Netflix said Friday it is establishing a $100 million relief fund for workers in the worldwide creative community affected by the coronavirus-caused halt of most film and television production.

Streaming giant Netflix has announced that it will be taking action to reduce the bitrates of streams in Europe, freeing up bandwidth, following a conversation between the European Union Commissioner Thierry Breton and Netflix CEO Reed Hastings.

The E.U. has reportedly urged streaming platforms such as Netflix and YouTube to reduce the quality of their streams in order to lighten the load being placed on the Internet by the increased number of people working from home due to the Wuhan coronavirus

Former NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar claims that President Trump’s coronavirus actions remind him of “Nazi” behavior in the Netflix series Hunters.

LOS ANGELES — Netflix is canceling its South by Southwest screenings and events amid concerns about the outbreak of the new coronavirus.

With another 6 million lost subscribers in 2019, customers are still fleeing traditional cable and satellite networks in droves.

Alyssa Milano will have more time to devote to her left-wing political causes now that her Netflix series has been canceled after two seasons.

Teen climate alarmist Greta Thunberg appeared in a video at the Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday evening highlighting the power of documentary films, explaining that documentaries about nature inspired her to take up her global warming crusade.

A report reveals that Amazon, Netflix, Twitter, Google, TikTok and other “mainstream entities” are peddling porn and prostitution.

The chief executive of England’s National Health Service (NHS) has slammed actress Gwyneth Paltrow over her Netflix series The Goop Lab, accusing it of “spreading disinformation” and posing a “considerable health risk” for those influenced by it.

Pop star Taylor Swift describes Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) as a “homophobic racist” and “Trump in a whig” in her newly released Netflix documentary Miss Americana. But Blackburn, perhaps anticipating the attacks, took the high ground this week and issued a statement in which she offers to work with the Grammy-winning singer. 

Failed gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams (D-GA) praised pop megastar Taylor Swift on Friday, tweeting that the Grammy-winner’s left-wing political activism has “inspired” Americans across the country.

Aaron Hernandez’s fiancee says she wishes that the former Patriot and convicted murderer, had told her that he had a sexual attraction to men.

The Netflix sitcom “The Ranch” was once called a “conservative” sitcom, but as it ends its run this month, the series has veered left with an anti-gun message among other virtue signaling fare.

Two drag queens from the Netflix show RuPaul’s Drag Race will appear in an advertisement during next month’s Super Bowl, showcasing the concept of drag acts to more than 100 million Americans.

Hollywood star and wellness entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow hosted her Goop company event in front of a vagina-shaped flower arrangement.

Pop megastar Taylor Swift says in her new Netflix documentary Miss Americana that she started speaking out about politics because she needed “to be on the right side of history,” according to footage seen in a new trailer for the movie.

Netflix disappointed investors when the streaming entertainment giant reported domestic subscriber growth that missed forecasts for the third straight quarter, signaling continued weakness at home as the company supports leftist politics and faces increasing competition from Disney, Apple, and other studios.

Pop superstar turned left-wing activist Taylor Swift has revealed that her upcoming song “Only the Young” was written in response to her disappointment in the 2018 midterm elections that saw Republicans take key seats in her home state of Tennessee and released to encourage young voters to get engaged in left-wing causes. 

Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos said he’s very interested in striking an Obama-like deal with Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex Meghan Markle after the pair announced they would be quitting royal duties and moving to Canada.

The Netflix documentary on the life and death of Aaron Hernandez and the lives he impacted, has shined a light on one of the most troubling and tragic stories in American sports history.

American Factory, the Netflix release backed by Barack and Michelle Obama, received an Academy Award nomination in the documentary feature category, making it the first time that a movie associated with the former first couple has been up for Hollywood’s highest honor.

A “deepfake” video of Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman featuring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci has gone viral on YouTube, winning praise from filmmakers and technology enthusiasts for its de-aging work that some believe is superior to the visual effects in the original Netflix movie.

Actress and alternative wellness guru Gwyneth Paltrow stars in a trailer for a Netflix series about her controversial lifestyle brand Goop, which features exorcisms, psychic mediums, and orgasms.

The Golden Globes are famously unpredictable, but a few sure things seem to be in store for Sunday’s awards: Streaming services will play a starring role; five-time host Ricky Gervais will snicker at his own jokes; and Brad Pitt is all but assured of taking home an award.

Former president Barack Obama picked a Netflix documentary from his own production company as part of his list of favorite movies of 2019.

Jane Fonda brought together climate-change activism and showbiz promotion on Friday by enlisting her Grace & Frankie co-star Lily Tomlin in her weekly environmental protest in Washington, D.C.