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CNN reportedly looking to bury Jim Acosta in graveyard shift to ‘throw a bone to Trump’

‘They want to get rid of Acosta to throw a bone to Trump,’ one media exeucitve said of the proposed move, adding that ‘midnight is not a serious offer’

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

Andy Cohen shares most ‘annoying’ part of co-hosting ‘New Year’s Eve Live’ special with Anderson Cooper

CNN’s ‘New Year’s Eve Live’ special will also include performances from 50 Cent, Shania Twain, and Diplo

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2024

Andy Cohen will once again team up with Anderson Cooper to ring in New Year's Eve for CNN

Andy Cohen has already promised to serve Anderson Cooper plenty of tequila shots during their coverage from Times Square.

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024

I once was skeptical about Mark Thompson. But he’s a good bet for CNN

As New York Times public editor, I worried about his time running the BBC

The Guardian - US · Aug 31, 2023

New CNN CEO Mark Thompson once rescued the New York Times from the end of newspapers. Can he do the same with CNN as cable TV dies?

After a tumultuous past few years, CNN has tapped Thompson's proven ability to turn around news organizations.

Fortune · Aug 31, 2023

CNN names Mark Thompson, former BBC and New York Times executive, as its new leader

CNN is bringing in former New York Times and BBC leader Mark Thompson in an attempt to turn around its fortunes

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

CNN names former New York Times and BBC boss Mark Thompson as next chief executive

Mark Thompson led the BBC between 2004 and 2012 and The New York Times from 2012 until 2020

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

CNN names Mark Thompson, ex-BBC director general, new chief executive

Thompson, 66, top executive at New York Times between 2012 and 2020, tasked with reviving network’s sagging ratings

The Guardian - US · Aug 30, 2023

Former BBC, ‘N.Y. Times’ Head Mark Thompson Named Chairman and CEO of CNN Worldwide

Replaces Chris Licht, whose tenure was short-lived

Multichannel News · Aug 30, 2023

Months After CNN Firing, Don Lemon Thinks He Knows The Real Reason He Was Let Go

Don Lemon gave his first extended interview after CNN let him go, and he had a lot to say about why he was fired.

Cinemablend · Aug 27, 2023