Behind ‘CBS Evening News’ anchor Tony Dokoupil’s turbulent July 4 weekend
CBS Evening News Faces Series of Errors Over Fourth of July Weekend Tony Dokoupil’s “CBS Evening News” stumbled through another blunder during the Fourth of July weekend, which has sparked some chatter regarding Bari Weiss’s changes to the Tiffany Network’s news broadcasts. On Friday, the program, currently at the bottom of the ratings chart and […]
Bari Weiss overlooks seasoned CBS News journalist in ’60 Minutes’ report about Nigel Farage: report
Bari Weiss Intervenes in “60 Minutes” Interview Assignment Reports indicate that CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss took decisive action regarding an interview planned for the “60 Minutes” segment. She replaced veteran reporter Holly Williams with newly appointed senior world affairs correspondent Sir Trevor Phillips to interview British politician Nigel Farage. Initially, the story about Farage […]
David Muir keeps his lead while Tom Llamas closes the gap, with CBS trailing in the nightly news ratings competition.
Evening News Ratings Update David Muir continues to be the leading figure in evening network news, while NBC’s Tom Lamas is making strides in challenging that long-held position. According to Nielsen Big Data+ Panel, ABC’s “World News Tonight” finished June as the most-watched nightly news program in the U.S., drawing an average of 7.82 million […]
Former ’60 Minutes’ head Bill Owens criticizes Paramount and CBS News executives in his new memoir: ‘The most poorly managed media company in American history’
Memoir from Former CBS News Producer Bill Owens Bill Owens, the ex-executive producer of “60 Minutes,” is in the process of writing a memoir that promises to delve into his 37 years at CBS News, casting a critical eye on figures such as Paramount’s owner, David Ellison, and editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss. In his proposal, he […]
Katie Couric reveals that CBS declined her idea for a ’60 Minutes’ segment featuring Lady Gaga.
In a recent podcast episode of “Call Her Daddy,” journalist Katie Couric opened up about her experiences at CBS, shedding light on some backstage tensions. During the interview, she discussed how her ambitions for “60 Minutes,” including a pitch centered on Lady Gaga, were met with resistance from producer Jeff Fager. Couric mentioned feeling like […]
Writers from ‘Late Show’ launch their own Emmy campaign following CBS cancellation
The Late Show’s Writers Release Emmy Campaign Ad The team behind “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” has created their own campaign for the Emmy Awards following CBS’s decision not to air the show after its cancellation. Felipe Torres Medina, a former writer, shared a “DIY” ad on Instagram, styled like an 80s sitcom intro. […]
Ratings for ‘CBS Mornings’ reach a record low in June following the changes made by Bari Weiss, according to reports.
CBS Mornings Faces Record Low Ratings in June Reports indicate that “CBS Mornings” is set to mark its worst June performance ever, amplifying worries regarding CBS News as the network deals with the backlash from the controversial editor-in-chief Bari Weiss’s management changes. Recent Nielsen data reveals that the morning show attracted around 1.7 million viewers […]
‘Matlock’ Writer Files Lawsuit Against CBS and Showrunner Jennie Snyder Over Claims of Racism and Sexual Harassment
Lawsuit Filed by Ex-Matlock Writer Against CBS Over Racial Comments Former screenwriter John Lowe, alongside executive producers Nikki Lena and Jeffrey Lieber, has initiated legal action against showrunner Jenny Snyder. The lawsuit alleges that Lowe and other Black employees faced a “hostile work environment” during their time on the show. Lowe, who contributed to Matlock […]
Pete Hegseth confronts CBS host over his statements about weapon stockpiles
Army Secretary Disputes Weapon Shortage Claims In a heated exchange on “Face the Nation,” Army Secretary Pete Hegseth argued with CBS’ Margaret Brennan regarding the state of U.S. weapons stockpiles. Despite previously stating in Congress that it may take months or even years to rebuild certain inventories, Hegseth insisted there is no shortage. The discussion […]
Producer Michael Gavshon, who collaborated with Anderson Cooper, leaves CBS
CBS News Producer Michael Gabuchon Resigns After Long Tenure Michael Gabuchon, a seasoned producer for “60 Minutes,” has decided to resign from CBS News, according to sources. His departure follows the intense scrutiny he faced regarding his work, particularly from CBS News chief Bari Weiss. In a memo shared with the Post, Gabuchon announced that […]