CNN pushes back on claims that it sidelined its fact checker to appease Trump Daniel Dale, known for his rapid-fire on-air fact checks, hasn’t been seen on CNN’s broadcast for months The Independent UK · Jun 11
Dana White thinks Trump’s White House UFC fights will attract ‘Super Bowl-type numbers’ of viewers The bold prediction comes despite the Paramount+ streaming network not having enough subscribers to pull off the feat The Independent UK · Jun 9
UK watchdog to look at Paramount’s $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery Deal to create a streaming and sports powerhouse will be scrutinised by Competition and Markets Authority The Guardian - UK · Jun 9
Remaining 3 '60 Minutes' stars say they're staying at CBS show, don't want to see it die The three remaining correspondents at "60 Minutes" have decided to stay with the show despite recent turmoil AAP · Jun 6
Remaining three '60 Minutes' stars say they're staying at CBS show, don't want to see it die The three remaining correspondents at "60 Minutes" have decided to stay with the show despite recent turmoil AAP · Jun 5
Whither ‘60 Minutes’? As turmoil unspools in public, CBS News show’s ultimate health is debated A stunning week of revelations of discord at “60 Minutes” has raised a host of questions, and left people inside and outside the network wondering about the program's ultimate health The Independent UK · Jun 3
Whither '60 Minutes'? As turmoil unspools in public, CBS News show's ultimate health is debated A stunning week of revelations of discord at "60 Minutes" has raised a host of questions, and left people inside and outside the network wondering about the program's ultimate health AAP · Jun 3
CBS fires top journo after criticism of news regime The US TV network CBS has fired one of its most prominent journalists after he criticised the new regime at the network as being unqualified. AAP · Jun 3
CBS News veterans urge Paramount CEO to ‘uphold editorial independence’ at 60 Minutes Dozens of former news staffers press David Ellison to commit to fair coverage in wake of major firings on the show The Guardian - US · Jun 1
“60 Minutes” infected by Trumpism Scott Pelley firing shows Weiss is more interested in loyalty than journalism Salon · Jun 1
Despite All The Bari Weiss Rumors, What’s Really Going On At CBS News? Things are still very much unsettled at CBS News. Cinemablend · May 27
US regulators appear ready to approve Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros, Semafor reports US antitrust regulators appear set to clear Paramount’s $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery after a key Justice Department meeting, where CEO David Ellison reaffirmed the company’s commitment to theatrical movie releases. The Economic Times · May 27
Colbert finale intentionally ignored on CBS Mornings after spoof of Trump China coverage: ‘Kicked ... when they were down’ The reported lack of an on-air tribute came after Colbert mocked his home network for failing to get a top anchor to China to cover the Trump summit The Independent UK · May 26
Trump sends Stephen Colbert a warning ahead of final Late Show airing Trump issued just eight words when asked about Colbert’s last broadcast The Independent UK · May 21
Cinemablend · May 21 60 Minutes And The Other CBS News Shows May Be Getting A Big Behind-The-Scenes Shakeup CBS News may not be done changing under new leadership.
International Business Times UK · May 21 Bruce Springsteen Slams Trump and His 'Goons' in Explosive Stephen Colbert Appearance: 'Can't Take A Joke' Bruce Springsteen used one of Stephen Colbert's final Late Show episodes to condemn Donald Trump and CBS's billionaire owners, accusing them of silencing a comedian who 'can't take a joke.'
Euronews · May 21 Bruce Springsteen slams Donald Trump on Stephen Colbert’s penultimate show On the eve of Stephen Colbert’s final The Late Show, Bruce Springsteen performed his anti-ICE protest song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’. The Boss used the opportunity to thank Colbert, and hit out at Donald Trump - as well as Paramount head David Ellison.
Cinemablend · May 20 Stephen Colbert Gets Real About Where He Stands With Paramount’s CEO Following The Late Show’s Cancellation Colbert provides some clarity.
The Guardian - US · May 19 Paramount expresses support for CBS News leader Bari Weiss amid criticism Online publication Puck previously reported Weiss could be moved to a new role with less oversight of the network
The Independent UK · May 19 Paramount denies Bari Weiss is being sidelined from CBS News and 60 Minutes in favor of more experienced hands Insiders griped that Weiss is ‘drastically overstretched’ and lacks the necessary experience serve as editor-in-chief
The Guardian - US · May 17 Trump’s trade commission is using fear to silence dissent The FTC settled its case with Media Matters for America. But it doesn’t have to win in court to achieve its goals
The Independent UK · May 13 Bari Weiss wants ‘MAGA-coded’ CBS News anchor for 60 Minutes shake-up in latest network overhaul: report Word of the overhaul comes after a report that Weiss personally booked Sunday's interview with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and passed over 60 Minutes veteran Lesley Stahl for the assignment
The Guardian - US · May 7 CNN was Ted Turner’s brainchild. It faces a precarious future Turner’s original vision is under serious threat these days
The Guardian - US · May 6 CNN legend Christiane Amanpour expresses concern about Ellison takeover Ahead of Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros Discovery, Amanpour talks ‘ideological realignment of CBS’
The Independent UK · May 5 David Letterman says CBS canceling the Late Show is like ‘a botched holdup’ Letterman served as the original host from 1993 to 2015