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CBS, Trump Enter ‘Advanced Settlement Negotiations’ in $20 Billion Lawsuit
The Texas federal court hearing the case has granted a stay on all proceedings until Thursday
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What Tariffs? Nasdaq, S&P 500 Climb to Record Highs as Netflix, Disney Continue Huge Runs
Disney and Netflix shares have surged 50% since President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs initially rocked the markets in April
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Comcast to Sell Sky Deutschland to Bertelsmann’s RTL Group
The deal includes $176 million in cash and a “variable consideration” linked to the latter’s stock performance capped at $442 million
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National Geographic Content President Courteney Monroe on Taking a ‘Platform Agnostic’ Approach Amid Industry Shifts
Office With a View: The executive also discusses attracting top creative talent, what the brand looks for in storytelling and why Disney’s strategy makes her optimistic about linear’s future
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Jerry Bruckheimer and Irving Azoff to Headline TheGrill 2025
TheWrap’s flagship media and entertainment conference returns Sept. 30 at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles
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DirecTV Cuts Cord on Satellite Service in Some Markets
The nation’s third-largest pay TV provider says it is doing a trial run where select customers can only sign up for its streaming service
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Disney and Charter Strike Deal to Add Hulu and Restore Axed Cable Channels to Spectrum
The surprise move restores Disney Jr., Disney XD and more to the channel lineup
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DirecTV, Paramount Strike Content Licensing Deal for Skinny Bundle Offerings
The satellite TV giant is also launching a new $19.99 per month kids-focused bundle
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Why a Half-a-Trillion-Dollar Creator Economy Is Just the Beginning
As creators become more entrepreneurial, advertisers look to up their spending next year on digital on the heels of Cannes Lions
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Trump-CBS Mediator Proposes $20 Million Settlement in Legal Battle | Report
The potential settlement would include a $17 million donation to Trump’s presidential foundation or museum
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Disney Cuts Staff in Product and Technology Division
The entertainment giant’s latest layoffs impact less than 2% of the team led by chief product and technology officer Adam Smith
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Netflix Should Invest in High-Value, Short-Form Content and Exclusive Creator Deals, Analyst Says
Wells Fargo’s Steve Cahall says move would add subscribers, drive engagement, boost ads and better compete with YouTube and social media
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Verizon to Stop Selling New +Play Subscriptions in July
The telecommunications giant is shifting focus to its myHome and myPlan offerings
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ESPN Renews Media Rights Deal With Premier Lacrosse League
The sports network will also take a minority equity stake in the organization
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BET Sets Layoffs as Part of Paramount’s 3.5% Reduction to US Staff
The job cuts will impact staffers “in areas including linear research, finance, and business and legal affairs,” BET CEO Scott Mills shares in a memo
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JD Knapp