CNN Insiders Weigh In On The Main ‘Problem’ CBS News’ Bari Weiss Would Have If She Ran The Network CNN's corporate future is sparking discussions. Cinemablend · Jul 11
US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal Several U.S. states are preparing to sue and block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. California is leading the investigation into potential antitrust violations and harm to competition. Actors, writers, and theater owners also oppose the merger, fearing job losses and reduced consumer choice. The Economic Times · Jul 9
US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal, sources say Several U.S. states are preparing to sue Paramount over its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition. California is leading the investigation into potential competition law violations. This merger faces opposition from Hollywood actors and theater owners fearing job losses. Paramount argues the combination will help it compete for audiences and talent. A… The Economic Times · Jul 9
Ex-CNN Host Doesn’t Hold Back About CBS’ Bari Weiss Possibly Running The Network: ‘Let Me Be Clear’ He has a lot of thoughts about this potential change. Cinemablend · Jul 7
Will CBS News’ Bari Weiss Run CNN After The Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger? Here’s The Latest There are some factors to consider. Cinemablend · Jul 4
How Paramount’s theater commitments could boost local economies across the nation A proposed Paramount–Warner Bros. tie-up is drawing antitrust scrutiny, but we see a surge of up to $20 billion in annual economic activity. Fortune · Jul 2
Top CNN star to leave network ahead of Paramount takeover and possible Bari Weiss leadership The merger would put both CBS and CNN under the same ownership, causing worries for CNN staff The Independent UK · Jul 1
Trump bought up to $5M of stock in Taser company right before $220M ICE bid Police technology manufacturer stands to benefit from administration’s plans to massively expand immigration enforcement The Independent UK · Jun 29
Why Anderson Cooper Resists Working for Bari Weiss After the CNN-CBS Merger Anderson Cooper reportedly resists working under Bari Weiss amid a potential CNN-CBS merger, raising concerns about editorial independence and political influence in the media landscape. International Business Times UK · Jun 28
Anderson Cooper makes his feelings crystal clear on working for Bari Weiss at CBS News Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery will put both CBS and CNN under the same ownership The Independent UK · Jun 27
Elizabeth Warren says ‘tsunami of anger’ could prompt reversal of Trump-era mega mergers Exclusive: US senator suggests architects behind ‘frenzy’ of blockbuster corporate deals have ‘badly miscalculated’ The Guardian - US · Jun 25
After Scott Pelley And More Accused CBS News Of Bias, An Anchor Shared A Different Take Various CBS News alums have been talking. Cinemablend · Jun 24
CBS Evening News anchor speaks out amid network rebranding scrutiny IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 23
CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil opens up about Bari Weiss, David Ellison and the on-air joke he regrets ‘When it comes to Bari Weiss, she’s the editor in chief, she runs a 9 a.m. meeting and has lots of ideas,’ Dokoupil says The Independent UK · Jun 23
The Independent UK · Jun 23 CBS Mornings facing ‘worst June ever’ as ratings plunge after Scott Pelley’s firing and Bari Weiss upheaval Viewership fell by several hundred thousand from the June average in the immediate aftermath of Scott Pelley’s firing
Salon · Jun 21 Right-wing media wins the streaming wars From the Murdochs to the Ellisons, conservative billionaires continue to monopolize media services
Euronews · Jun 17 'An unexpected story of friendship': Sean Penn to direct police officer drama on January 6 riots Sean Penn has signed a deal with Warner Bros. to direct a film he's scripted about the deadly attack on the US Capitol on January 6 in 2021.
The Independent UK · Jun 16 Sean Penn to direct Jan 6 Capitol riot movie with Bradley Cooper in talks to star The Oscar-winning actor will also write the script for the project
Bored Panda · Jun 16 UFC 250’s Guest List At The White House Tells Us Everything We Should Know About 2026 America is turning 250, and what better way to celebrate than a battle of the brawn on the White House lawn? Celebs from every walk of fame showed up, some raising more eyebrows than others. Read the full article to see who showed up, who said 'no thanks,' and who…
The Guardian - US · Jun 16 Paramount rejected ad criticizing its owners and Warner Bros acquisition Rejected citing ‘conflict of interest’, the ad took aim at Trump allies David Ellison, Paramount Skydance chief, and his billionaire father, Larry Ellison
The Guardian - US · Jun 15 Controversy and a corporate spectacle under the Claw: Trump’s birthday fight night at the White House Despite a last-ditch legal bid to block the event, the White House spent the night as a marketing department for the private fighting company
AAP · Jun 12 Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery won't harm competition, consumers, DOJ says The U.S. Justice Department has determined that Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros
Bangkok Post · Jun 12 US clears Paramount's $111 bn Warner Bros. takeover LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - The US Justice Department on Friday cleared Paramount Skydance's $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, handing a major win to a media empire financed by one of President Donald Trump's closest billionaire allies.
The Guardian - US · Jun 12 US justice department approves $111bn merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery Deal still under UK scrutiny with new investigation, and could face lawsuit from state attorneys general
The Guardian - US · Jun 12 Welcome to ‘the Claw’: the White House fighting cage captures Trump era rot The 154ft-tall structure for the UFC Freedom 250 gives Trump a chance to to put the government out to the highest bidder