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Scripps Network not to renew deal with Netflix
MUMBAI: Two popular channels are leaving the house of Netflix. Scripps Network Interactive has announced that it will not renew its deal with the streaming service which will expire by the end of this year.
With this, HGTV and Food Network’s content shows like Fixer Upper, Chopped, House Hunters, Food Network Star, Worst Cooks in America, Flip or Flop, and Property Brothers will no longer be available on the streaming service.
Additionally, shows from the Travel Channel, the DIY channel, and the Cooking Channel will also be removed from Netflix at the end of 2016. The two companies struck a licensing deal in October 2014 that allowed the streaming service to offer some of its shows such as Man Versus Food and Chopped.
All these programs have been available on Netflix since October 2014, however, there will be no new episodes added to the streaming service and all the previous ones will be removed.
According to reports, Scripps Network chief operating officer Buton Jablin, recently announced that the company would part ways with Netflix at the end of this year. After assessing and analyzing the SVOD space they have come to this decision of not expanding their agreement with Netflix past the end of this year. He opined that it is not the kind of dual revenue model that best monetizes their content over the long term.
The company’s other COO executive Ken Lowe has also expressed her opinions on the same and has stated that Scripps Network Interactive is big enough, and does not want to shackle itself with the obligation of a streaming partnership with Netflix. She believes that Scripps has a lot of opportunities and with such a compelling content for advertisers; it certainly does not want to cut them off.
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Samay Raina returns with Still Alive, confronts 2025 controversy in bold comeback special
Comeback set tackles controversy, blending humour with raw storytelling
MUMBAI: Samay Raina is set to release his new stand-up comedy special, Still Alive, on YouTube on April 7, 2026, marking a high-profile return following a turbulent year.
The trailer for the special dropped on April 5, offering a glimpse into what Raina describes as a raw and unfiltered set that leans as much on honesty as it does on humour.
Positioned as a comeback of sorts, Still Alive draws heavily from the controversy surrounding his show India’s Got Latent in early 2025. The episode led to legal trouble, multiple FIRs, and a lengthy six-hour interrogation by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell, placing the comedian at the centre of intense public scrutiny.
Rather than sidestep the episode, Raina leans into it. The special reflects on the fallout and his personal journey through it, blending observational comedy with moments of emotional candour. Early audience feedback from live performances suggests the tone is less about rapid-fire punchlines and more about storytelling with bite.
The special was filmed during his global Still Alive & Unfiltered tour, which ran from August 2025 to early 2026. The tour saw Raina perform across major international venues, including the Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York, a milestone that places him among the youngest Indian comedians to take that stage.
The title itself signals resilience. “Still Alive” is a nod to navigating both legal and public backlash while choosing to remain unapologetically authentic, a theme that appears to anchor the set.
With the special set to premiere online, all eyes are now on how audiences respond to a performance that promises equal parts reflection and wit. For Raina, the message is clear. He is not just back, he is ready to be heard on his own terms.
