Media Alley
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AOL CEO Apologizes For Controversial ‘Distressed Babies’ Comment, Restores Employee 401K Plans
In a staff email sent out on Saturday, Tim Armstrong apologized for his comments singling out sick babies for why the company had to overhaul its benefits program
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A-Rod’s Lawyer Slaps New York Daily News Reporters, NYPD Commissioner With Defamation Lawsuit
Attorney claims reporters and former New York Police Department commissioner conspired to smear his name in print
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Former Warner Bros. Exec Mark Horak Named President of Redbox
“As the media landscape evolves, it’s an exciting time to work on the next phase of the business with an emphasis on driving growth for Redbox,” Horak says
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AOL CEO Tim Armstrong Under Fire For ‘Distressed Babies’ Comment During Conference Call
The AOL CEO is in hot water with employees on Thursday after making comments that blamed “distressed babies” for changes in the company’s 401(k) program
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Former Tribune Co. Owner Sam Zell: ‘The 1 Percent Work Harder’ (Video)
During an interview on Bloomberg Television’s “In the Loop” with Betty Liu, Zell exclaimed “The 1 percent work harder. The 1 percent are much bigger factors in all forms of our society.”
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Los Angeles Times Rejected Dylan Farrow’s Op-Ed Prior to Publication On Kristof’s NYT Blog (Exclusive)
Updated: According to TheWrap’s insider, the newspaper’s editor killed the editorial alleging that Woody Allen sexually abused the girl as a 7-year-old
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Debra Birnbaum Ousted as Editor-in-Chief of TV Guide Magazine
The editor’s firing comes just one week after the publication parted ways with critic Bruce Fretts and columnist Will Keck
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NBCNews.com Relaunches With Fresh Bells and Whistles for Readers
“This is much more than a makeover. We’re changing the way we tell stories,” says NBC News Digital VP of News Gregory Gittrich
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Time Inc. Axing 500 Employees in Pre-Spinoff Move
Time Inc. CEO Joe Ripp announced in a memo distributed to employees Tuesday morning that layoffs at the company would begin immediately
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Michael Wolff Slams Ronan Farrow On CNN: He’s ‘Never Had A Paying Job’
The Vanity Fair contributing editor questioned the authenticity of Dylan Farrow’s letter accusing Woody Allen of sexual abuse
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NYT Public Editor ‘Troubled’ By Dylan Farrow Letter Placement In Nicholas Kristof Blog
Margaret Sullivan had ethical concerns about Kristof’s blog post featuring Dylan Farrow’s letter accusing Woody Allen of sexual abuse
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Microsoft Names Satya Nadella as CEO
Microsoft announced Satya Nadella will take over as CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates is stepping down as chairman and will take an advisory role in the company
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Barbara Walters Vociferously Defends Woody Allen Over Sexual Abuse Claims (Video)
During a heated segment on “The View” discussing Dylan Farrow’s New York Times letter that accused Woody Allen of sexual assault, Barbara Walters vehemently defended the director
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HLN Cancels ‘Showbiz Tonight,’ But Host AJ Hammer to Remain Part of Entertainment Coverage
The show ends its nine-year run on Thursday
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Michael Wolff: Dylan Farrow’s Letter Accusing Woody Allen Is Just Publicity For Ronan And Mia
“The larger context for this rehashed scandal is not a pattern of abuse or the ongoing dysfunctions of a celebrated family but rather the demands of a publicity rollout”