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In a polarized world, TV's best sitcoms are about solving problems — together

In the CBS sitcom "Ghosts," a palpable hit by the usual reckonings and already renewed for a second season, Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar play Samantha and Jay, a New York couple who inherit an estate upstate on the death of Sam's aunt. She's a freelance journalist; he's a chef…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 4, 2022

Samantha Markle v. Meghan Markle Libel Lawsuit Filed

The Complaint, for those who are interested, is here. The core allegation: On March 7, 2021, CBS aired a "Primetime Special" — viewed by approximately 50 million people worldwide — featuring Oprah Winfrey interviewing Meghan and Prince Harry. During the interview, in a calculated effort to damage and discredit the…

Reason · Mar 3, 2022

Russia's invasion of Ukraine sends news network ratings up

Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent television viewers to the cable news networks for updates, with Fox News Channel gaining the largest audience and CNN the most dramatic increase

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

CBS' Chris Licht expected to be named as new CNN chief

Chris Licht, who currently runs Stephen Colbert's late-night show at CBS but has a news background, is expected to be named the new president of CNN

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2022

‘Colbert’ producer Chris Licht will be the new president of CNN

Chris Licht, a veteran TV news executive and current showrunner for CBS’ “Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” is expected to be named president of CNN, filling the role of its ousted leader, Jeff Zucker.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 26, 2022

‘Colbert’ producer Chris Licht will be the new president of CNN

Chris Licht, a veteran TV news executive and current showrunner for CBS’ “Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” is expected to be named president of CNN, filling the role of its ousted leader, Jeff Zucker.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 26, 2022

Sharon Osbourne has a NSFW message for CBS about whether she’d return to ‘The Talk’

LOS ANGELES — OK, Sharon Osbourne, tell us what you really think about Whoopi Goldberg’s recent troubles on “The View.”

Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2022

Ukrainian politician breaks down live on air begging the US to ‘please save our people’

Halyna Yanchenko broke down in tears during an emotional interview with CBS as she called on the global community to ‘be courageous’ against Russia

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022

Sharon Osbourne in foul-mouthed tirade against CBS and 'will never return' to The Talk

Sharon Osbourne revealed she doesn't care about leaving The Talk last year and said she would 'never go back to that show again, ever'

Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022

Big Ten positioned for big pay day — as in a billion per year — in next TV deals

Its contracts with Fox/BTN, ESPN/ABC and CBS expire after the 2022-23 seasons. Once its exclusive negotiating window with ESPN ends, the action will heat up.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 24, 2022