Keith Nelson Jr.
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Keith Nelson Jr is a music/tech journalist making big pictures by connecting dots. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY he graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor's Degree in English & Textual Studies. Keith keeps a critical eye on all transgressions in the music technology field.
Viacom joins T-Mobile’s unlaunched TV service for home and mobile
T-Mobile, which in late 2017 promised a new TV service to compete with cable and satellite, now says that the service will include a mobile offering, and that Viacom has signed-on as a channel partner. The deal gives the as-yet unfinished service access to Comedy Central, MTV, Paramount and other key channels.
How to build a modern movie studio through connections and social media
Next-gen media companies will mesh film and ads and branded content into one must-see stream. And Miller/Datri Entertainment, a brand-new film studio and content creation company, leads the charge. We asked co-founders Colby Reed Miller and James Edmund Datri what it all means.
Disney increases Fox bid in response to Comcast challenge
Disney agreed to acquire many of the movie and television assets from 21st Century Fox in December 2017, but for a second time, Comcast has announced its own offer for Fox, challenging Disney's deal ahead of a shareholder meeting and before it's subjected to regulatory review.
Reeling from the latest ‘Handmaid’s Tale’? We spoke with the woman who wrote it
Episode 10 of the second season of The Handmaid's Tale might be the darkest so far for the award-winning Hulu series, and we spoke with writer Yahlin Chang about what went into 'The Last Ceremony' and what it means for June and the rest of the show's cast of characters.
Who needs a studio or label? LANY hit it big singing into a blanket
Indie-pop trio LANY went from unknown musicians Billboard charters shortly after anonymously uploading their music to Soundcloud in 2014. Now, the band has their sights set on becoming arena-rock legends and doing it without depending on streaming services like Spotify or Apple Music.
Jimmy O. Yang on replacing Erlich, becoming the Urkel of ‘Silicon Valley’
Jimmy Yang plays Jian Yang from HBO's hit comedy series Silicon Valley following his emigration to America at the age of 13. Yang explains his expanded role, becoming the bad guy, and how working on the tech-centric series hasn't made him any more concerned about technology's privacy concerns.
Luke Cage’s showrunner treats every season like a hip-hop concept album
Season 2 of Luke Cage premieres June 22 on Netflix. Creator and showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker tells us where Luke Cage fits in Marvel's cinematic universe, the intricacies of blackness as a superpower, and why he's hoping the second season "breaks Netflix" all over again.
Simon Pegg on humor, horror, a ‘Hot Fuzz’ TV show, and a Tarantino Star Trek
With his new film Terminal in theaters now, actor Simon Pegg discusses his knack for finding the light moments in dark subject matter, his thoughts on Quentin Tarantino's upcoming Star Trek movie, Tom Cruise's stunts, bringing Hot Fuzz to TV, and the next film for the Cornetto crew.
Don’t miss a moment! Here’s how to stream today’s British royal wedding
What's more fun than a wedding? A royal wedding! On May 19, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will get married, and although they might have forgotten to invite you, you can still watch the festivities online. Here's how to watch the royal wedding, and why you should even care in the first place.
Six of the best Festival-approved movies and TV shows to stream this year
The 2018 Tribeca Film Festival showcased 96 films and 21 television show episodes, from thought-provoking sci-fi to fascinating analysis of real-world incidents and trends shaping American culture, and we've picked the six of the best projects you'll be able to stream in the near future.
Kendrick Lamar’s using AR to sell pairs of the new Cortez Kenny on tour
During Top Dawg Entertainment's nationwide Championship Tour, fans will get the chance to purchase Kendrick Lamar's new Cortez Kenny sneakers using Nike's SNKRS app -- but only if they're at the show. Fans who don't attend will have an opportunity to buy the sneakers via the app at a later time.
These four virtual reality experiences will make you feel real emotions
At this year's Tribeca Film Festival, four exceptional virtual reality experiences felt real enough to inspire actual emotions in real life. Join us as we take a closer look at 1,000 Cut Journey, Vestige, Hero, and The Day The World Changed.
Adrian Younge makes music for everything from orchestras to Netflix’s ‘Luke Cage’
In speaking with musician Adrian Younge, you instantly realize his DNA is probably made up of musical notes. He proudly eschews modern digital recording techniques in favor of more time-consuming analog ones. Along with Ali Shaheed Muhammad, he created the rapturous score for the Netflix series Luke Cage.
The Handmaid’s Tale cast on why only Gilead’s powerful men get to use technology
The Handmaid's Tale stars Samira Wiley and Joseph Fiennes, and the show's executive producer, Warren Littlefield, reflect on how technology is a form of oppression in the hit show, as well as the scenes too gruesome to shoot, and what we might see in a potential season 3 of Hulu's award-winning series.
Reality hews too close to sci-fi dystopia for ‘Westworld’ star Jeffrey Wright
Leading up to the second season of HBO's hit sci-fi drama Westworld, Jeffrey Wright discusses what to expect from the new season, how he feels about online forums like Reddit, and rapidly blurring line between humans and technology. Season 2 of the HBO series premieres April 22.
‘Unsolved’ producer worked to find 2Pac and Biggie’s humanity, not their killers
Anthony Hemingway, executive producer of 'Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G," discusses how the show won't solve the rap stars' murders, but will provide closure in a different way. The series, about the legendary rappers who died young, is airing on the USA Network.
‘Roseanne’ reboot on ABC pulls in over 18 million viewers
ABC has revived the classic family comedy Rosanne, and the eight-episode season is off to an impressive start in terms of ratings.
Bleacher Report steps into the live TV arena with sports streamer B/R Live
Turner Broadcasting System is launching B/R Live, a streaming sports service powered by Bleacher Report, offering thousands of live sporting events.
50 years in, Nike’s new digital studio defends its title as the king of kicks
Formed in late 2016, s23NYC is Nike’s first ever digital experience studio tasked with helping Nike innovate in a constantly changing sneaker industry. The studio is responsible for turning Nike’s sneaker reservation app, SNKRS, from a shopping experience into a paragon of everything that is the sneaker culture.
‘Billions’ third season is the showdown fans have been waiting for
We previewed the first five episodes of the Showtime drama series Billions' third season, and fans of the show can expect more of what they love, and all new twists.
From ‘The Simpsons’ to ‘This Is Us,’ these are the best TV couples ever
The best TV couples in history are the ones that get an emotional investment from viewers. We've compiled the best couples we've on TV, from old classics to new favorites.