Disney Entertainment Chief Technology Officer Aaron LaBerge To Step Down After 20 Years
The executive will join PENN Entertainment, which operates ESPN’s online sportsbook.
John Malone Quits Director Emeritus Role At Charter Amid Antitrust Concerns
John Malone has stepped down from his role as director emeritus on the Charter Communications board, citing concerns that his simultaneous …
WVTM Birmingham Adds Morning Anchor Scott Carpenter
Hearst’s NBC affiliate WVTM Birmingham, Ala., has hired Scott Carpenter as an anchor and reporter. He will co-anchor WVTM 13’s 4, 5 and 6 …
CNN And Its Discontents
Six and a half months after Mark Thompson’s arrival at CNN (almost half of Chris Licht’s disastrous tenure), a restless and dour mood is …
David Ellison’s Journey From Trust Fund Kid To Media Mogul Vying To Buy Paramount
Skydance Media CEO David Ellison, son of billionaire Larry Ellison, has emerged as a strong contender to take over the iconic Paramount …
Terry Anderson, AP Reporter Abducted In Lebanon And Held Captive For Years, Dies
Terry Anderson, the globe-trotting Associated Press correspondent who became one of America’s longest-held hostages after he was snatched …
50 Cent Officially Launches G-Unit Studios In Louisiana
The opening of the studios in Shreveport will aide in “fostering talent, creating opportunities, and building a community that thrives …
Alyssa Donovan Named WGN Midday And Evening News Weather Anchor
Nexstar’s Chicago independent WGN-TV has promoted Alyssa Donovan to a weather anchor effective April 29. Her forecasts will be seen on WGN …
Voice Of America Will Get A New Director
Michael Abramowitz, a former Washington Post journalist who is currently the president of the nonprofit Freedom House, is expected to start …
Dick Van Dyke Earns Historic Daytime Emmy Nomination At Age 98
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dick Van Dyke is vying for a historic Daytime Emmy at age 98. The actor was nominated Friday as guest performer in a …
‘FBI’ Showrunner Rick Eid Stepping Down
Change is afoot on another Dick Wolf series: Rick Eid is stepping down as showrunner of FBI but will remain an executive producer on the …
Jeff Boone Joins Fremantle As VP Of Scripted Development
He will be responsible for developing new series.
Former Soccer Player Isabella Echeverri Joins Telemundo Deportes As Soccer Analyst
Isabella Echeverri joins Telemundo Deportes’ commentary team as a network soccer analyst, starting this weekend for Premier League’s Everton …
Warner Bros. Discovery’s David Zaslav Pay Package Just Shy Of $50 Million In 2023
David Zaslav saw his total compensation package last year jump by more than $10 million to $49.7 million in 2023 — with Warner Bros. …
Rod Hissong Named News Director At WAND Decatur
Block Communications moves him from its WDRB Louisville, Ky., to oversee journalism at its NBC affiliate in Illinois.
Fox Sports Hires Veteran Ad Sales Executives
Fox Sports has appointed Jen Durda and Kathy Lydon both named VPs. Durda previously was a VP with Warner Bros. Discovery and Turner Sports. …
Reality TV’s Chrisleys Appealing Bank Fraud And Tax Evasion Convictions In Federal Court
The Chrisleys rose to fame with their USA network show Chrisley Knows Best, which chronicled the exploits of their tight-knit family. But …
Broadcasters Foundation Of America Honors Industry Leaders
The Broadcasters Foundation of America held its annual breakfast Wednesday during the NAB Show in Las Vegas. The Foundation honored several …
Telemundo Elevates Ronald Day To President Of Telemundo Studios, Names Javier Pons EVP
Day has spearheaded production on La Casa de los Famosos, Los 50, Exatlon, Top Chef VIP, the Billboard Latin Music Awards, Miss Universe and …
Les Moonves Settles With City Of L.A. Over Ex-CBS Boss’ ‘Misuse’ Of 2017 LAPD Sexual Assault Report
Les Moonves has settled his debts with the City of Los Angeles, at least financially. In a meeting of L.A.’s Ethics Commission Wednesday …
Veteran News Executive Sean McLaughlin Joins Graham Media Group
The former Scripps exec will be responsible for developing and implementing newsgathering, storytelling and distribution models strategy …
NPR Editor Who Accused Broadcaster Of Liberal Bias Resigns
Uri Berliner, who has worked at NPR for 25 years, said in an essay last week that the nonprofit had allowed progressive bias to taint its …
Taraji P. Henson To Host ‘Time100’ Special For ABC
Dua Lipa and Fantasia Barrino are set to perform at the event, with Michael J. Fox receiving the Time Impact Award.
Remembering The Time Long Ago When Journalism Actually Meant Something
Adam Buckman: “Robert MacNeil, who died last week at age 93, may have been the last of his generation of broadcast journalists who set …
Producer Sues Al Roker Over DEI Policy Failures
Bill Schultz claims he was fired in retaliation for pushing back against executives at Al Roker Entertainment, who allegedly undercut a …
NPR Suspends Veteran Editor As It Grapples With His Public Criticism
NPR has formally punished Uri Berliner, the senior editor who publicly argued a week ago that the network had “lost America’s trust” by …
Former Spotify Exec Max Cutler Launches New Media Company
Max Cutler, the former Spotify executive who oversaw the audio streamer’s deals with the likes of Alex Cooper and Joe Rogan, is launching …
Warner Bros. Discovery Hires Canoe Ventures CEO David Porter As Head Of Ad Sales Research
David Porter, an ad industry veteran and former Turner exec, is joining Warner Bros. Discovery as head of ad sales research, data and …
Lee Hollin Extends Deal With Lionsgate TV To Remain Head Of Current Programming
Lee Hollin has signed a new multi-year deal to remain in his position as executive vice president of television and head of current …
Paramount Advertising Ups Ryan Briganti To Head Of Sports
The executive succeeds John Bogusz, who is retiring after 26 years with the company.
Travis Kelce To Host ‘Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity?’ On Prime Video
Travis Kelce will host Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?, a spinoff of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, that will stream on Prime …
MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle To Open WICT Network’s 2024 Signature Luncheon
The WICT Network has gotten Stephanie Ruhle, senior business analyst and host of MSNBC’s The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle, as headliner of …