Paramount faces pressure from CBS stars and Democrats while considering a settlement for the Trump lawsuit.
Paramount Global is facing both internal and external pressure regarding the high-profile lawsuit initiated by former President Donald Trump. Last week, Trump along with Paramount’s legal representatives entered mediation, indicating the company’s possible openness to settling the massive $20 billion lawsuit. This suit accuses the network of election interference stemming from a “60 Minutes” interview […]
Sanders and Democrats ask Paramount to avoid settling Trump’s lawsuit against ’60 Minutes’
A group of senators, led by Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), is calling on major media companies to resist settling a lawsuit filed by President Trump. This lawsuit, connected to a “60 Minutes” segment featuring an interview with former President Kamala Harris, is described as “a blatant attempt to intimidate the media and those who oppose him.” […]
CBS Anchor Scott Pelley Accuses Paramount Of Meddling With ’60 Minutes’ Independence
CBS anchor Scott Perry blows up network and parent company Paramount on Sunday over the resignation of former “60 Minutes” producer Bill Owens. Owens resigned on Tuesday, citing the loss of independence reportedly. Perry made a similar comment on Sunday. Planned Merger Between Paramount and Skydance Media. “Parent company Paramount is about to complete the […]
‘60 Minutes’ Scott Pelley Rebukes Paramount for Executive Producer’s Exit in Rare On-Air Call Out
(AP) – “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Perry paid tribute to the show’s executive producer, Bill Owens on Sunday. Someone who resigned last weekabout the extra supervision imposed by corporate leaders, saying, “None of us is happy.” Perry commented at the end of the evening’s CBS News TV broadcast, saying that quitting proved he was the […]
Scott Pelley revealed how parent company, Paramount, is supervising ’60 Minutes’
“60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Perry mentioned the resignation of longtime producer Bill Owens at the end of Sunday’s latest episode. Owens announced a sharp departure Tuesday as he faces ongoing lawsuits from President Donald Trump. “Over the past few months, it has become clear that I am not allowed to run the show because I […]
High-stakes Paramount, Trump mediation scheduled as prez’s ’60 Minutes’ lawsuit looms
President Trump’s Paramount and representatives are scheduled to meet Wednesday before a mediator who will determine the fate of Trump’s $20 billion lawsuit against CBS, the Post learned. It’s all in the midst of shutting down a $8 billion merger with independent studio Skydance as CBS Network has been accused of leaning in favor of […]
FCC Pressures Paramount to Cut DEI Programs to Complete Skydance Merger
The Federal Communications Commission is putting pressure on Paramount to take more steps to put an end to its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies before it gets approved for a massive merger with SkyDance Media. The FCC is requesting Paramount to refrain from refraining from further DEI policies as a condition for approval of […]
Paramount to end DEI hiring and quota practices after writer sues for being told he doesn’t ‘check any diversity boxes’
Paramount Global reportedly agreed to end diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, including racial allocations for staff and writers. Along with its subsidiary CBS, Paramount was sued by America First Legal on behalf of its script supervisor Brian Benkerhe worked on the show “SEAL TEAM” and the Paramount + original series. The February lawsuit alleged that […]
CBS, Paramount settle discrimination lawsuit amid ongoing legal chaos
As CBS and its parent company Paramount Global navigate a high-stakes lawsuit from President Donald Trump, the media conglomerate quietly settled another lawsuit alleging racism against a straight white male employee. In 2024, former “Seal Team” script coordinator and author Brian Benaker sued Paramount Global, CBS Entertainment and CBS Studios for illegal discrimination in order […]
FCC’s Carr warns DEI policies at Paramount, Verizon could threaten mergers
FCC Chair Brendan Kerr is ready to block mergers and acquisitions from companies that still hold strong diversity, equity and inclusive programs, according to the report. Major deals, particularly Paramount Global's merger with Skydance Media and the parent acquisition of Verizon's Frontier Communications, could face obstacles from federal agencies if they don't backtrack the DEI […]