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Muzzling Big Bird: Trump Tries to Silence the ‘Liberal Media’ of PBS and NPR
The executive order defunding these publicly funded outlets may not pass legal muster, but it reflects Trump’s habit of pivoting to culture-war issues when under pressure
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100 Days of Trump: MSNBC and CNN Ratings Trudge to Pre-Election Numbers as Fox News Grows
Also, the NBA playoffs shatter records for ESPN, and CBS maintains its broadcast dominance
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ABC’s Terry Moran and the Trump Interview: 5 Do’s and Don’ts for Battling Lies and Deflections
Marking 100 days, ABC’s Terry Moran ran into the brick wall that has flummoxed TV interviewers since Trump entered the political arena
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‘60 Minutes’ vs. a Corporate Merger? You’ve Seen This Movie Before – in ‘The Insider’
In key ways, the resignation of EP Bill Owens mirrors the 30-year-old scenario portrayed in the 1999 Michael Mann thriller
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Nicole Kidman to Receive Kering’s Women in Motion Award at Cannes
Past recipients of the festival’s honor include Viola Davis, Michelle Yeoh, Dame Donna Langley, Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon
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The Skirball Debuts ‘Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity’ and ‘Away in the Catskills’ Exhibits
Plus, the Fleurs de Villes “Downton Abbey” floral show premieres at South Coast Plaza and Chanel celebrates its newest fragrance with a pop-up at The Grove
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For Media CEOs in the News Business, Trump Turns M&A Dreams Into a Quid Pro Quo
Pressure on Paramount over “60 Minutes” could preview deal-making challenges for other studios like WBD and Comcast
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How George Lucas’ ‘Star Wars’ Prequels Unexpectedly Saw the Future
As “Revenge of the Sith” hits 20, its much-derided emphasis on trade wars and the mechanics of a crumbling republic might deserve an apology today
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Letter to Shari Redstone: You’re Conflating the Antisemitism Fight With Press Freedom, and You Will Lose Both
If Redstone is not careful, her efforts will backfire and undermine the credibility of her CBS News division
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TV Finale Ratings: ‘Matlock,’ ‘Severance’ and ‘Abbott Elementary’ Finish Strong
Plus, “The Pitt” makes its Nielsen streaming chart debut, and “Black Mirror” Season 7 grows in its second week on Netflix
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With His ’60 Minutes’ Coup, Trump Sends a Not-So-Subtle Message to the Press
The resignation of producer Bill Owens could send a chill through other news outlets, even if CBS was uniquely vulnerable
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The Fashion Trust US Hosts Its 3rd Annual Awards With Keke Palmer
Plus, H&M throws a music festival in DTLA and The Broad breaks ground on a major expansion
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Trump Can’t Say It Out Loud, but He Really Doesn’t Like the First Amendment
The president’s attacks on “60 Minutes,” cable news and the AP underscore the hypocrisy of “Free speech for me, but not for thee”
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How the NBA Got Its Groove Back: Strategic Trades and Rising Stars Deliver a Rebound
A series of midseason deals put the focus on the league’s stars and lifted ratings, while its international appeal reflects an enviable global profile
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Ratings Surge: ‘The Last of Us,’ ‘1923’ and ‘Severance’ See Big 2nd-Season Bumps
Also, “Adolescence” could take down “Stranger Things” and “60 Minutes” hits a viewership milestone
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