Lesley Stahl agrees to a new two-year contract to remain on ’60 Minutes’ following a series of layoffs, according to sources.
Leslie Stahl Signs New Contract with “60 Minutes” Leslie Stahl has reportedly signed a two-year extension to remain with “60 Minutes,” which some see as a reassuring move amid recent upheaval within the program. Stahl, who is 84 years old, finalized the contract in the last few days. This news emerged late Wednesday. This agreement […]
David Ellison speaks with Lesley Stahl, promises to safeguard ’60 Minutes’ independence
Paramount CEO Promises “60 Minutes” Editorial Independence Amid Upheaval David Ellison, CEO of Paramount, reportedly reached out to Leslie Stahl over the weekend, assuring her that the editorial independence of “60 Minutes” will be respected. This comes as CBS News faces internal unrest following the firing of Scott Pelley and the dismissal of several prominent […]
Lesley Stahl describes the ’60 Minutes’ turmoil as ‘definitely the hardest situation I’ve ever faced’
Leslie Stahl on CBS News Turmoil Leslie Stahl, a long-time correspondent for “60 Minutes,” described the recent upheaval at CBS News as the “worst experience ever” in her more than five-decade career in journalism. In comments to Pac News, Stahl expressed her anger over the firings, particularly regarding Scott Pelley’s situation. She noted that Pelley’s […]
Lesley Stahl refers to the ’60 Minutes’ firings as the most difficult moment of her career.
Leslie Stahl Reflects on CBS’s Recent Layoffs “60 Minutes” correspondent Leslie Stahl has referred to the recent high-profile firings, including Scott Pelley, as the “worst experience” of her career. In a conversation with Pac News, Stahl, along with Bill Whitaker and John Wertheim, confirmed they would continue their roles for the show’s upcoming 59th season, […]
Lesley Stahl covers a new segment for ’60 Minutes’ after recent violence
CBS News insiders believe Leslie Stahl will continue as a correspondent on “60 Minutes” after she was seen filming for the upcoming season, despite a recent upheaval within the show, according to reports. Stahl was actively engaged in a new segment after a recent high-profile firing that resulted in the departure of correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi, […]
CBS insiders think Bill Whitaker and Lesley Stahl might be the next ’60 Minutes’ team members to leave following Scott Pelley’s dramatic departure.
Speculation Grows Over CBS News Departures There’s buzz among insiders at CBS News that “60 Minutes” correspondents Bill Whitaker and Leslie Stahl might be the next to exit, following the recent dismissal of journalist Scott Pelley. Reports suggest that Whitaker’s departure could happen as early as Wednesday. A source familiar with the situation commented, “I […]
Bari Weiss offered Netanyahu a choice between Lesley Stahl and Major Garrett for an interview on ’60 Minutes’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to an interview with Major Garrett on Sunday’s episode of “60 Minutes,” following an unusual negotiation process with CBS News chief Bari Weiss. Reports indicate that Weiss temporarily sidelined the show’s renowned correspondent, Leslie Stahl, to secure this interview for Netanyahu, which marks his first significant U.S. broadcast […]
Bari Weiss stuns Lesley Stahl regarding Netanyahu interview: report
CBS News chief Bari Weiss has reportedly surprised “60 Minutes” veteran Leslie Stahl by assigning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s first significant U.S. broadcast interview since the Iran war to Major Garrett, a veteran journalist at CBS who isn’t part of the “60 Minutes” correspondent team. This decision caught the staff off guard since Stahl, […]
Marjorie Taylor Greene clashes with ’60 Minutes’ host Lesley Stahl over challenging questions
Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia had a brief confrontation with “60 Minutes” host Leslie Stahl, discussing what Greene described as “disparaging” behavior by journalists. This marked Greene’s first detailed interview with Stahl since her recent announcement to resign from Congress. During their conversation, they touched on Greene’s apology regarding her role in “toxic […]
Mark Strong and Lesley Manville deliver a powerful performance in an intense Broadway tragedy
Oedipus 2 hours, no break. at Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St. Adapting “Oedipus” into a modern context might seem challenging. It’s tough to envision the legendary King of Thebes facing the same kinds of issues today. Even if, theoretically, someone ordinary found themselves in a similar predicament, I think it would just turn into […]