Media
Longtime host Maria Bartiromo disputes reports of Fox News termination
Maria Bartiromo, the longtime host of Fox News and Fox Business programming, has disputed reports she was fired from the cable TV networks.
NFL set for first-ever game in Melbourne, Australia, in international expansion
The San Francisco 49ers and the L.A. Rams are playing the NFL’s first-ever game in Australia, marking an expanded push to grow the game internationally.
Lost in limbo: Where the Paramount merger delay leaves WBD, and what may come next
Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is stalled due to an antitrust lawsuit, leaving WBD in limbo during a pivotal moment for media.
Main Street Sports sues Comcast, Charter for underpaid licensing fees
Main Street has been in the process of winding down its portfolio of regional sports networks since the the NHL and NBA seasons ended earlier this year.
Paramount CEO David Ellison is at the final hurdle before buying WBD. So far, he can’t clear it
An antitrust challenge by a group of state attorneys general has left Paramount CEO David Ellison hunting for avenues to get his deal for WBD done.
California AG Rob Bonta cancels Paramount settlement meeting, citing ‘lack of good faith’
California AG Rob Bonta was scheduled to meet with Paramount representatives on Monday, he said, but canceled the meeting.
A media M&A chill: The Paramount-WBD antitrust challenge may hold up more deals than one
Paramount’s proposed merger with WBD is delayed while an antitrust lawsuit plays out. The holdup could mean a freeze across the media industry.
California AG tells CNBC that settling Paramount-WBD lawsuit would require ‘robust structural remedies’
California AG Rob Bonta discussed the states’ antitrust case to block the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger with CNBC’s David Faber.
Disney-owned ABC files First Amendment lawsuit against FCC
Disney’s ABC has sued the FCC claiming its investigation and early broadcast licenses renewal are a ‘retaliatory campaign’ due to its programming.
Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from state AGs to cover costs of WBD merger delay
Paramount agreed to delay its proposed acquisition of WBD to as late as June 2027 while the state AGs’ case heads to trial.