‘CBS Mornings’ remains in third place as Skydance merger approaches for the network
Gail King’s Role at CBS in Question Amid Ownership Change A veteran of morning television believes that Gail King has “lost much of her leverage,” especially now that “CBS Mornings” is in third place and facing an ownership change. Recently, the FCC approved an $8 billion merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media, which is […]
Skydance addresses bribery allegations and denies involvement in the cancellation of Colbert.
Skydance Denies Involvement in Colbert Show Cancellation Skydance has refuted claims regarding its role in the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s late-night CBS program, asserting that it is compliant with anti-bribery laws amid suggestions from Senate Democrats pointing to possible fraud linked to Paramount Global’s acquisition. In a letter addressed to Senator Elizabeth Warren, Skydance’s legal […]
Colbert pokes fun at the merger of Paramount and Skydance after the cancellation of ‘Late Show’
Colbert Mocks Paramount Skidance Merger Following Show Cancellation Late-night host Stephen Colbert took aim at the merger between Paramount and Skydance on Monday, sharing his thoughts humorously after news broke that his show would not be renewed by the network. “I’m really excited about the new stock ticker names for Paramount Skydance,” Colbert remarked. He […]
Paramount and Skydance are set to finalize their agreement on August 7.
Paramount and Skydance announced on Friday that, following approval from the Trump administration, their eagerly awaited merger is anticipated to finalize next month. They set a date for August 7th, as mentioned in a press release. This followed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) allowing Skydance’s acquisition of Paramount to progress, a proposal that surfaced last […]
Skydance Commits to ‘Diverse Perspectives,’ Ending DEI at CBS After Merger
Skydance Media’s Commitment to Diversity Post-Merger In two letters sent to FCC Chairman Brendan Kerr, Skydance Media has assured that the newly merged CBS will not participate in practices associated with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) but will instead offer a “diversity of perspectives” in its news and entertainment programming. According to a report from […]
Merger between Paramount and Skydance gets the green light after Trump agreement and Colbert show’s end
FCC Approves $8 Billion Merger Between Paramount Global and Skydance Media The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has given the green light for a significant merger involving Paramount Global and Skydance Media, with a price tag of $8 billion. This announcement puts an end to a year-long, intense negotiation process. FCC Chairman Brendanker expressed his views […]
Skydance to Halt DEI and Examine Bias if Paramount Merger Gets FCC Approval
Skydance Plans Major Changes for CBS News After Merger Skydance, the entertainment firm making an $8 billion bid to acquire Paramount, has taken steps to address concerns about perceived bias at CBS News. They’ve informed the FCC of their intention to appoint an ombudsman who will focus on issues related to the network’s Diversity, Equity, […]
Skydance informs FCC that it will eliminate DEI and assign a media bias officer at CBS News.
Skydance’s New Commitments Ahead of Paramount Merger Skydance has made fresh pledges to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as it appears to be accelerating its merger with Paramount. This includes a commitment to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies at CBS News and to appoint an ombudsman focused on addressing media bias within the […]
Jon Stewart unsure about the future of ‘Daily Show’ following Skydance merger
Jon Stewart Reflects on Uncertain Future Amid Potential Merger On Thursday, Jon Stewart, the host of “The Daily Show,” addressed concerns about his tenure at Comedy Central as a potential merger between parent company Paramount and Skydance Media is on the horizon. He mentioned this during a recent episode of his “Weekly Show” podcast, noting […]
Large Bribe for Skydance Merger
Colbert Critiques $16 Million Settlement with Trump Late-night host Stephen Colbert has openly criticized the recent $16 million settlement involving Paramount and former President Donald Trump, calling it a “big fat bribe” related to Skydance’s merger. This month, Paramount settled Trump’s lawsuit against CBS, agreeing to the hefty sum for a compiled interview featuring Kamala […]