Business
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Paramount Asks FCC to Approve Middle East Investment in Warner Bros. Merger
The media giant’s petition notes that indirect foreign ownership of equity interests in Paramount will total 49.5% and will not result in a transfer of control
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Directors Guild Extends Executive Director Russell Hollander’s Contract Through 2029
The extension comes as the DGA prepares for its contract negotiations on May 11
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Taylor Swift Files Trademark to Protect Her Voice and Likeness Against AI Misuse
The trademarks cover the phrases “Hey, It’s Taylor Swift” and “Hey, It’s Taylor” and a photo of the singer-songwriter holding a pink guitar
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The Media Front: Inside the White House Correspondents’ Chaos
Plus: Washington dispatch, McClatchy AI backlash, Patel vs. the press and more
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Oprah to Create Video Podcasts for Amazon Under New Deal
Winfrey will also create Favorite Things specials, move her book club and shift her “The Oprah Winfrey Show” library to Amazon in a multiyear agreement
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Spotify Expands Video Strategy With Fitness Programming, Peloton Partnership
The platform will offer guided workout experiences from creators like Chloe Ting as well as access to 1,400+ Peloton fitness classes
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Barack Obama Calls for Unity After White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting
“It’s incumbent upon all us to reject the idea that violence has any place in our democracy,” the former president writes
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Trump Says Suspected WHCD Shooter Is a ‘Sick Person’ From California, Calls Incident ‘Totally Shocking’ | Video
At a White House briefing, Trump applauded law enforcement and said the incident “unified” politicians and the press in the Washington Hilton ballroom
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White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shut Down After Shooting
Donald Trump, who left the stage as chaos erupted in the Washington Hilton ballroom, wants the event rescheduled within 30 days
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Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison’s Pay Hit $63.2 Million in 2025
Former president Jeff Shell received $60.7 million for the period covering Aug. 7 to Dec. 31, while chief strategy and operating officer Andy Gordon received $48.5 million
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Comcast Co-CEO Brian Roberts’ Pay Hit $35.1 Million in 2025
Mike Cavanagh, who serves as president and co-CEO, raked in $71.8 million for the year
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iHeartMedia in Talks to Merge With SiriusXM
The combination, facilitated by Irving Azoff, would create a satellite and terrestrial radio giant with some of the biggest names in the podcast world
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‘Dutton Ranch’ Showrunner Chad Feehan Out Ahead of Series Premiere
The “Yellowstone” spinoff starring Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly will premiere May 15
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MS NOW Taps CBS News’ Kabir Khanna to Bolster Election Coverage
Khanna will serve as director of elections and analytics, working across MS NOW and sister network CNBC
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Dasha Burns Brings a Creator Mindset to Politico: ‘On Your TV, In Your Ear, In Your Inbox’
The Playbook co-author on becoming Politico’s first global anchor, covering Trump’s combative second term — and why she welcomes his appearance at Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner
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