Who is Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel?
Peter Thiel is a Silicon Valley billionaire, the cofounder of PayPal — and he’s reportedly footing the bill for Hulk Hogan’s lawsuit against Gawker Media.
Sumner Redstone’s Viacom battle, how did it get so bad?
Shari Redstone seems to be at the center of the turmoil engulfing Viacom and her father Sumner Redstone.
‘Captain America’ twist stuns comic book world
Captain America #1, a new Marvel comic, has a twist that has confused and stunned fans of the all-American hero.
Peter Thiel quiet amid reports he’s funding Hulk Hogan’s Gawker case
Billionaire Peter Thiel isn’t commenting on reports that he is funding Hulk Hogan’s multi-million dollar lawsuit against Gawker.
‘Apprentice’ was key to Donald Trump’s candidacy, NBC executive says
Donald Trump wouldn’t have overwhelmed the Republican presidential race without his exposure on “The Apprentice,” the NBC executive who currently oversees the show said on Tuesday.
Can BuzzFeed News survive the shift to video?
The success of BuzzFeed’s video is some concerned that it could be trouble for BuzzFeed News.
Vice lays off dozens after naming new head of news
Vice Media has promoted Josh Tyrangie to oversee news operations across the company But the move will not come without cost: his promotion will result in the loss of at least a dozen employees.
Gawker seeks rematch with Hulk Hogan
Down but not out after a staggering verdict, Gawker Media is itching for a rematch in its legal battle with Hulk Hogan.
Mickey Mouse artifacts from the dawn of Disney are up for auction
Auction includes original drawings from first Mickey Mouse cartoons “Steamboat Willie” and “Plane Crazy.”
Sumner Redstone names new trustees who are ‘loyal’ to him
Sumner Redstone named three new board members to his trust, including his granddaughter, to replace among others Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman. Redstone said he picked people who would be “loyal to me.”
HBO names Casey Bloys president of programming
Casey Bloys has been promoted to president of programming for HBO, replacing Michael Lombardo, who had held that job since 2007.
Facebook finds no evidence of Trending bias, but makes changes anyway
The company said it found no evidence of bias but would make some changes to how its Trending Topics are chosen.
CBS thrives despite Sumner Redstone’s Viacom turmoil
When Sumner Redstone split Viacom and CBS into separate companies in 2005, the appraisal was clear: CBS would be slow growing “old media” while “new media” Viacom would be in the fast lane. But CBS is thriving while Viacom struggles.
‘Beauty and the Beast’ trailer teases Emma Watson as Belle
“Beauty and the Beast” teaser trailer gives a quick glimpse of Emma Watson as Belle in next year’s live-action film.
Katie Couric: Media enabled Donald Trump
Corporate governance crisis at Viacom: Redstone v. Dauman
Sumner Redstone has officially broken with his protege and friend of 30 years, Viacom CEO Phillippe Dauman.
Michelle Fields to resume covering Donald Trump – for Huffington Post
Michelle Fields, the conservative reporter who had Donald Trump’s campaign manager charged with battery, has a new job with the Huffington Post.
Fight for Viacom and Sumner Redstone’s empire heats up
Viacom fired back at its Chairman Emeritus Sumner Redstone on Saturday. The move came after Redstone ousted Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman from the board of the company that controls both Viacom and CBS.
HBO programming chief Michael Lombardo is exiting that post
HBO programming chief Michael Lombardo is leaving that position after a 33-year run at the pay service channel.
ESPN’s ‘O.J.: Made in America’ a master class on race, sports and media
ESPN’s “O.J.: Made in America” is a 10-hour master class on race, sports and media.
‘Frozen’ ride to open at Disney World next month
“Frozen Ever After” will be Disney World’s first ride based on the hit animated film.
Maroon 5 cancels North Carolina concert over anti-LGBT law
Maroon 5 becomes the latest band to cancel concerts concerning its HB2 law.
‘Captain America: Civil War” becomes Disney’s 10th billion dollar film
“Captain America: Civil War,” Disney and Marvel’s blockbuster superhero film, reached $1 billion in its 24th day of release.
‘Walking Dead’ is huge. So here come ‘Preacher’ and ‘Outcast’
Given the tremendous success of “The Walking Dead,” networks are eager to follow in its footsteps. Enter two macabre new series: AMC’s “Preacher” and Cinemax’s “Outcast.”
Glenn Beck: Facebook meeting like ‘Salem witch trial’
Glenn Beck said he was upset that conservatives who met with Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg suggested quotas and diversity training, things conservatives generally oppose.
HBO’s ‘All the Way’ chronicles how LBJ, the Democrats lost the South
With Bryan Cranston disappearing into the role of President Lyndon Johnson, “All the Way” will more than serve one of HBO’s goals with this sort of prestige movie as grade-A Emmy bait.
Morley Safer’s death severs one of the last links to ’60 Minutes’ heyday
Morley Safer’s death severs one of the last links to the storied heyday of “60 Minutes,” a program that rewrote many of the rules for broadcast news, for better and worse.
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5 of Morley Safer’s finest and funniest stories
Morley Safer died on Thursday, leaving behind a legacy as one of CBS’s most revered and prolific newsmen. Here are five of his finest and funniest stories.
Megyn Kelly fires back at Trevor Noah over her Donald Trump interview
Megyn Kelly is going after the critics, including Trevor Noah, who believe that she didn’t go after Donald Trump in her Fox special earlier this week.
Morley Safer, CBS news legend, dies at 84
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‘Empire’ season finale highlights limits, challenges of ‘shocking’ TV
Headlines hit every week about “Empire’s” latest shocking twist. Just Google “Empire” and “shocker,” and you’ll find a bundle: “Pregnancy Shocker,” “Baby Daddy Shocker,” “Violent Shocker. Being consistently shocking, however, isn’t easy.
CBS slammed for lack of diversity
The network was criticized for a seeming lack of diversity in its just-announced fall lineup. Six of the network’s eight new shows star white male actors.
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CBS’ stability, spinoffs become network TV model at upfronts
For years, CBS provided an easy punch line to its broadcast rivals during the annual upfront week. But a funny thing happened at this year’s annual programming showcase for advertisers: Everybody seems to look more like CBS.
The best jokes from the networks’ upfronts this week
Tuesday’s Turner Upfront held a CNN-style debate that pitted Conan O’Brien and Charles Barkley and was moderated by CNN’s Anderson Cooper.
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg set to woo conservatives
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg is set to court nearly a dozen conservative leaders following charges that the site was biased against conservative news stories.
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Viacom stops paying Sumner Redstone’s salary
Viacom has decided to stop paying the salary of Sumner Redstone. The company’s chairman emeritus is ailing and will turn 93 later this month.
Change the channel on Pandora?
An activist investor wants Pandora to try and sell itself. But analysts say that there may not be any interested buyers.
Robin Wright demanded equal ‘House of Cards’ pay
Robin Wright reveals she had recently demanded to be paid as much as her “House of Cards” co-star Kevin Spacey or she would go public. She got the raise.
New York Times names Elizabeth Spayd public editor
Columbia Journalism Review editor and publisher Elizabeth Spayd is the next public editor of the New York Times.
Bye, bye Time Warner Cable. Hello Charter
The Charter cable company formally takes control of Time Warner Cable and another smaller operator, Bright House, in a $65 billion mega merger.
Megyn Kelly broadens profile with Trump-powered interview special
Megyn Kelly broadens her profile with a Donald Trump-powered interview special.
Two Netflix shows to air on Univision
Univision will broadcast the Netflix Original shows “Narcos” and “Club de Cuervos” on TV through a new partnership.
ABC extends Jimmy Kimmel’s contract through 2019
Jimmy Kimmel’s contract was extended by ABC for another three years on Tuesday.
ABC seeks primetime rebound, more laughs under new management
The channel has moved more aggressively than its rivals, relocating a half-dozen shows in the fall and adding five new ones.
The conservatives who refused Mark Zuckerberg’s invitation
Here’s a list of the conservative figures Mark Zuckerberg will meet with on Wednesday to discuss concerns over allegations that the company suppressed conservative news on Trending topics.
ESPN, ‘in the crosshairs,’ looking at new way to measure viewers
ESPN president John Skipper said the channel is looking at a new way to measure its audience, which is often in bars, restaurants and away from home.
Megyn Kelly’s Donald Trump interview could be a big moment for both of them
Donald Trump and Megyn Kelly both stand to benefit from Tuesday night’s prime time reconciliation. The prime time special is a glimpse at Kelly’s future as a broadcaster.
What’s wrong with Netflix?
Netflix’s stock has been a dog this year, even as momentum darlings Facebook and Amazon continue to head higher. But the company’s main problem isn’t competition or subscriber growth. The stock is just priced for perfection.
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