Meet Netflix's 'Painkiller' cast and the real-life characters they play
The new Netflix series focuses on the birth of OxyContin, featuring real people like the Sackler family, and characters played by Uzo Aduba and Taylor Kitsch.
Netflix's 'Painkiller' vs Hulu's 'Dopesick': How the OxyContin shows differ
Two TV shows released in the last few years have dramatized the Sackler family's release of OxyContin and the ensuing American epidemic.
Harry and Meghan's new project signals move away from "dishing royal dirt"
Newsweek's "The Royal Report" podcast has heard how Harry and Meghan's potential new book adaptation could be a positive move in their Hollywood careers.
Prince Harry insists his focus is on "charity" after Hollywood setbacks
"My life is charity—always has been, always will be," Harry told an audience at a sports summit in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday.
Disney+ to follow Netflix in password sharing crackdown
Disney's CEO said consumers could expect another price hike for its streaming services and a crackdown on password sharing.
Johnny Manziel's Netflix documentary reveals he watched "zero" NFL film
Johnny Manziel, the former Heisman Trophy winner and Cleveland Browns quarterback, admitted not doing any film study during his NFL career.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's rocky 2023—Five key takeaways
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle began 2023 as figures of ridicule but there are also positive signs for the couple.
Netflix's 'Painkiller' wants to make you angry
OxyContin claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans, but the story may be more complicated than we think.
How to watch "Breaking Bad," "Scarface" in honor of Mark Margolis
The actor famed for playing drug kingpin Hector Salamanca on "Breaking Bad" has passed away at age 83.
Meghan Markle's year of media highs and lows: From 'Spare' to 'South Park'
As Meghan turns 42, Newsweek looks at how the past 12 months have been packed with award-winning highs and late night-ridicule lows.
Prince Harry's Eastern tour creates important opportunity for positive PR
Harry is set to visit Tokyo and Singapore this month after a series of PR setbacks including criticism over his memoir and Netflix show.
Meghan Markle must "make better decisions" to "reignite popularity"
With Meghan's post-royal Hollywood career facing highs and lows, an entertainment expert has told Newsweek that the duchess must start making positive progress.
Meghan Markle's special moment with Queen Elizabeth II sparks debate
A TikTok post captioned "when Meghan lied on Oprah" has been viewed 745,000 times and liked 7,000 times.
The problem with casting Meghan Markle in a 'Suits' reboot
Meghan's hit legal drama has broken records but studio heads looking to commission a reboot could run into trouble, an entertainment expert tells Newsweek.
'Heartstopper' Season 2 and everything else new on Netflix in August
The streaming giant is bringing back two of its most popular shows, "Heartstopper" and "The Lincoln Lawyer," and saying goodbye to a number of fan favorites.
Netflix pulls AI content creation from job listing after backlash
The lucrative job posting came to light amid an ongoing strike in which writers and actors are demanding better pay.
What's next for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after Spotify backlash
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will have a busy summer while the royals are vacationing at their Scottish castle.
Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton's curtsies compared
Footage of Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton curtsying has gone viral on social media, eight months after a backlash against the Duchess of Sussex over hers.
'Suits' show breaks streaming record thanks to Meghan Markle fascination
'Suits' set a Nielsen streaming record this month, aided by public fascination over its female lead, Meghan—an entertainment expert tells Newsweek.
Prince Harry's "cute" moment with Prince Archie becomes viral hit
The prince's touching moment with his son was one of the standout moments from the "Harry & Meghan" Netflix docuseries.
Fact Check: Is Blue Hole deadlier than Mount Everest?
Netflix's 'The Deepest Breath' suggests that diving in Egypt's Blue Hole may be even more dangerous than climbing Everest.
Moment Queen Elizabeth II averted curtsy disaster caught on camera
The quick-thinking queen spared a member of the public's blushes when she averted a disastrous curtsy during a Scottish garden party in 1990.
What Meghan Markle said about her future as an actress after 'Suits'
As Meghan's hit legal drama finds new fans on Netflix, Newsweek looks at what the duchess has said about a career in front of the camera since it ended.
George R. R. Martin weighs in on Hollywood writers' strike
In his latest blog post, the novelist said that "this year's strike is the most important of my lifetime."
Video showing how you're watching Netflix wrong seen 10m times—"Mind blown"
A viral video has shared how Netflix users can alter their audio settings for a better sound experience.
How 'Quarterback' is performing compared to other shows on Netflix
The Netflix show follows three NFL quarterbacks through the highs and lows of one football season.
Prince Harry's "bond" with royal family member highlighted by fans—video
Harry's relationship with a royal cousin is the focus of a new TikTok video that has received over 180,000 views on the platform so far.
Frenchie obsessed with Henry Cavill gets to meet her hero—"Star treatment"
French bulldog Rory, who has been enamored with Henry Cavill after spotting him in "The Witcher," finally met her dream man at the Season 3 premiere in London.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle need to turn "smell of failure" into success
The Sussexes should promote a successful image after a series of entertainment industry blows, Newsweek's "The Royal Report" podcast hears.
Meghan Markle is "probably a sociopath," Samantha Markle's lawyer says
Peter Ticktin's strongly worded comments will likely cause offense in Meghan Markle's camp, against the backdrop of a libel battle.