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 […]
Skydance rips rival Paramount bidder in court over alleged ‘fraud’
Skydance has called on rival Paramount bidders who allegedly tried to derail Hollywood Studios' media giant, claiming that the $8.8 billion competitive offer revealed evidence of “fraud” and “misrepresentation.” According to a letter from the Rival Dance legal team, Rival Investor Consortium Project Rise Partners allegedly “falsely misrepresented” to the Delaware Chancery Court. Skydance's lawyers […]
Ex-CNN boss Jeff Zucker won’t join Paramount after Skydance merger: sources
Former CNN boss Jeff Zucker will not be playing a role at Paramount Global if Media Giant's $8 billion merger with SkyDance is shut down. This includes the possibility of taking the helm of the CBS network. The dishonorable media executive was forced to work at CNN in 2022 after a romantic relationship with Underling […]
Skydance open to hire ‘bias’ monitor to get FCC approval for Paramount merger: sources
Skydance executives acknowledge what money has learned to get approval for a merger with Shari Redstone's Fading Media Empire Paramount Global to ease bias and, above all, concerns from the Trump administration. The Ombudsman concept – essentially a layer of control that ensures news content remains free of political bias – may appease Federal Communications […]
Woke Paramount Employees Blast Paramount for Rolling Back DEI Policies
Entertainment Giant Paramount's awakened employees group is organized to sign letters attacking the company to announce that they intend to roll back their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies. Employees bravely announced that the company was “disappointing” that it was pulling back from its previous commitment to left and right policy ideas. “As employees of […]
Skydance exec Jeff Shell pressed CBS News to release ’60 Minutes’ Kamala Harris transcript ahead of Paramount merger: report
Skydance's media executive Jeff Shell has pressured CBS News Brass to release a “60 Minutes” transcript ahead of the company's merger with network parent Paramount Global. Shell, who will grab the reins as president of the merged company, pushed CBS News chief Wendy McMahon and “60 Minutes” boss Bill Owens to release a transcript of […]
Judge opens door to possible bidding war for Paramount as it scrambles to close $8B Skydance merger
A Delaware judge on Monday opened the door to the possibility of a new bidding war for Paramount Global, which could block the media giant's $8 billion deal to fuse with Hollywood film studio Skydance Media. Earlier last month, the New York City Public Pension Fund was sued to block the SkyDance merger agreement. Due […]