Paramount+ deal: Get two months of access for only $2
This is not just any old discount. It applies to both the ad-supported Essential plan and the ad-free Premium subscription. This saves new users $14 for Essential and a whopping $24 for Premium over two months. I suggest going with Premium because ads suck and you can always downgrade or cancel later once the regular price kicks in.
This deal also works for the Essential plan. $2 at Paramount
Paramount+ is a decent service and made our list of the best streaming platforms. It started as a home for all things Star Trek, but that particular bonus is shrinking all of the time. It was recently announced that Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will end after a truncated season five, leaving just the forthcoming Starfleet Academy . The third season of Strange New Worlds premieres on July 17.
It also hosts original programming like the Sonic-adjacent Knuckles TV show and the dad-friendly Tulsa King . Paramount owns CBS, so subscribers can also access much of that network's programming. This includes stuff like The Amazing Rac e, Blue Bloods and several CSI entries.
This offer will be available until July 13. There's just one caveat. Subscriptions will auto-renew if you forget to cancel. Set a reminder to kick in at the end of the second month.
Check out our coverage of the best streaming deals for more discounts, and follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Business Insider
6 minutes ago
- Business Insider
Why Nate Silver turned down a 'Daily Show' appearance
A few days after Paramount shocked the TV world by announcing the end of Stephen Colbert's late-night show, there's still plenty of debate about the why: Was it because the show was bleeding money — or was it a political sacrifice to appease Donald Trump? But there's no debate that late-night TV talk shows — once an important staple of the American media diet — are in permanent decline. Viewership on conventional TV is going, going gone. Those shows may still find audiences who watch clips on social media, but those eyeballs won't pay the bills. That's the dollars and cents argument. What about the shows' abilities to focus attention? Isn't that worth something, in a world where attention is constantly atomized? Not really, says Nate Silver. The writer and poll interpreter says he turned down an invitation to appear on Paramount's "Daily Show" last fall — in the midst of a book tour. That's partly because Silver and his publisher didn't think he'd be sitting for an interview where he could promote the book with Jon Stewart or one of the show's other hosts, he says. Instead, it was supposed to be some kind of stunt-y debate with Allan Lichtman, the historian-turned-election prognosticator Silver doesn't take seriously. But it's also because Silver thought he had better things to do than appear on late-night TV, he writes in an item about Colbert's cancellation: "The upside wasn't there the way it might have been a decade ago. The Daily Show — and even The Late Show — weren't necessarily a better use of my time than a niche podcast that might have a smaller audience but would convert more efficiently to book sales." This anecdote is very flattering for podcasters — as well as people who got an interview with Silver during his book tour but didn't publish it on a podcast. And it's yet another marker of Things That Used To Be A Big Deal And Aren't Anymore. In the old days, getting an author on TV was considered a real coup for publishers — particularly during Jon Stewart's first stint at "The Daily Show." (A Stewart interview is still important in the eyes of some authors.) And turning down a TV spot would be hard to fathom. Not anymore.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Beloved Actor of TV's Golden Era Confirmed Dead at 97 by Family
Beloved Actor of TV's Golden Era Confirmed Dead at 97 by Family originally appeared on Parade. If you watched TV in the '60s, '70s, or '80s, chances are Tom Troupe made a cameo in your living room. The veteran actor—who guest-starred on Star Trek, Cheers, and Mission: Impossible—died on Sunday, July 20. He was 97. 'My uncle, Tom Troupe, died peacefully at home this morning,' Troupe's nephew, Mark Cocanougher, wrote on Instagram. 'He had a lovely, full life, and an equally graceful departure. His dear son, Christopher Troupe, was here all day yesterday, and that was such a source of peace for them and for me. I know that Tom and my aunt, Carole Cook, touched many lives, and I'm grateful for any positive impact they have had among so many friends and fans through their work and generous spirit.' Troupe's death was also confirmed by his longtime publicist, Harlan Boll, who told the Los Angeles Times he died of natural causes. After the news broke, it didn't take long for the internet to react. 'We lost a dear dear friend today,' one person captioned a photo of himself smiling alongside Troupe. 'Tom was a brilliant actor and devoted husband. We miss your jokes and stories and true friendship… Godspeed, Tom.' Entertainment reporter George Pennacchio also honored Troupe's legacy, writing, 'You may not know his name but Tom Troupe performed for decades on Broadway, on TV and in movies… He made his Broadway debut in 1957 in The Diary of Anne Frank… Tom was married to actress Carole Cook for almost 60 years, until her passing in 2023.' Even the I Love Lucy fan community paid respects. The Lucy Lounge wrote, 'We are saddened to learn of the passing of Tom Troupe, longtime friend of Lucy and family… He and his beloved Carole were one of show business's most devoted couples.' 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Born July 15, 1928, in North Kansas City, Missouri, Troupe moved to New York in 1948 and studied under Uta Hagen on scholarship. He served in the Korean War and was awarded a Bronze Star. In 1957, he made his Broadway debut as Peter van Daan in The Diary of Anne Frank. He relocated to Los Angeles in 1958, where he quickly became a staple in episodic television, with credits on more than 75 classic shows including The Fugitive, Knots Landing, CHiPs, Cagney & Lacey, Frasier, The Wild Wild West, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, and Archie Bunker's Place. 🍳 SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & fun food news in our daily Pop Kitchen newsletter 🍳 Beyond TV, Troupe appeared in The Big Fisherman, The Devil's Brigade, Summer School, and My Own Private Idaho. He was married to actress Carole Cook from 1964 until her death in 2023. Together, the two shared the stage in productions like The Lion in Winter, The Gin Game, and Father's Day. They were honored with a joint L.A. Ovation Award for Career Achievement in 2002. Troupe is survived by his son Christopher Troupe, daughter-in-law Becky Coulter, granddaughter Ashley Troupe, and several nieces and nephews. Beloved Actor of TV's Golden Era Confirmed Dead at 97 by Family first appeared on Parade on Jul 21, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 21, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Jimmy Kimmel and Family Team Up to Slam Trump, Who Warned That Kimmel's Late-Night Show Might Be Canceled Next
NEED TO KNOW Jimmy Kimmel slammed Donald Trump from vacation, sharing family photos from an anti-Trump protest and referencing a cryptic 2003 letter that the president allegedly wrote to Jeffrey Epstein Kimmel's bold dig at Trump came shortly after his friend and late-night rival Stephen Colbert revealed that The Late Show was being canceled Trump celebrated the cancellation of The Late Show and warned that Kimmel's show may be nextJimmy Kimmel and President Donald Trump are not mincing words about their feelings toward one another as politics threatens the late-night television industry. On July 17, top-rated late-night host Stephen Colbert made the shocking announcement that CBS was canceling The Late Show after more than 30 years. The timing of the news quickly prompted speculation about whether politics were involved in the decision, since Colbert had just used his platform to slam CBS' parent company, Paramount, for courting favor with Trump by agreeing to donate millions toward his future presidential library. The president fired a shot at Kimmel following the Colbert announcement, writing in a July 18 Truth Social post, "I absolutely love that Colbert got fired. I hear Jimmy Kimmel is next. Has even less talent than Colbert!" Trump also snuck in a blow at late-night host Jimmy Fallon without using names, calling him "the Moron on NBC who ruined the once great Tonight Show." Related: Stephen Colbert's Show Was Canceled 3 Days After He Slammed CBS' Parent Company for Giving Trump $16M: 'Big, Fat Bribe' Kimmel, who has been on summer vacation with his family, happened to spend July 17 at an anti-Trump protest — and he shared photos from his family's outing with a pointed caption amid the Late Show outrage. "May every day be another wonderful secret," Kimmel's Instagram caption read, referencing a line from a cryptic letter that Trump allegedly wrote to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. In the photo, he and his wife, Molly McNearney, are pictured in anti-Trump shirts with their children, Jane and Billy. Each member of the family is holding a sign, with phrases including, "Don't bend the knee," "Make America Good Again," and "I wish we had a better president!" Colbert's announcement that his show would be ending after 10 seasons under his leadership was met with boos from his studio audience. The comedian and host revealed during the taping that he "found out just last night" about the decision. In an Instagram Stories post following Colbert's announcement, Kimmel shared a clip from his competitor's show, writing, "Love you Stephen." He also took the opportunity to call out the network behind the decision. "F--- you and all your Sheldons, CBS," Kimmel added, seemingly referring to the network's Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon series. The Colbert cancellation raised eyebrows with some as it came three days after the talk show host criticized Paramount for its recent $16 million settlement with Trump, who has alleged that CBS News' 60 Minutes deceptively edited an interview with his 2024 presidential opponent, Kamala Harris. Meanwhile, Paramount is in the midst of a merger with entertainment company Skydance — a deal that will need approval from the Trump administration. In a statement from CBS shared with PEOPLE, the network said their decision to axe The Late Show — which ranks No. 1 in its time slot and, days earlier, received its ninth Emmy nomination for Outstanding Talk Series — was "purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night." The network added that the cancellation was "not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount." Trump and Kimmel have shared some heated exchanges in the past. At the end of his hosting gig at the 96th Annual Academy Awards in March 2024, Kimmel took a moment to read a review of his performance that Trump had posted on his Truth Social account. "Has there EVER been a WORSE HOST than Jimmy Kimmel at The Oscars. His opening was that of a less than average person trying too hard to be something which he is not, and never can be," Trump wrote, in part. The comedian replied, "Well, thank you, President Trump. Thank you for watching. I'm surprised, isn't it past your jail time?" Read the original article on People
