Public Policy & Legal
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Cinema United Urges State AGs to Scrutinize Paramount-WBD Merger
“The stakes of this deal could not be higher for our members and the future of the U.S. film industry,” Cinema United CEO Michael O’Leary says
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State AGs Are Pushing Back Against Media Consolidation. Is It Too Late?
Experts told TheWrap that Nexstar-Tegna’s temporary restraining order could embolden the states to pursue a legal fight against Paramount-Warner Bros.
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Deals & M&A
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Jeff Shell Enters Preliminary Talks for Paramount Exit
The discussions come as the executive is embroiled in a legal dispute with former whistleblower and Vegas gambler R.J. Cipriani
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Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni Case Headed to Trial Without Sexual Harassment Claims
Judge Lewis J. Liman dismisses 10 of the 13 claims from Lively’s explosive December 2024 lawsuit
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Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Defense Says Bullet Still Not Matched to Tyler Robinson’s Rifle
While the ATF’s ballistics report was not conclusive, Robinson’s attorneys acknowledge that an FBI analysis is still pending
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Taylor Swift Sued by Vegas Entertainer for ‘Life of a Showgirl’ Trademark Infringement
Maren Wade trademarked “Confessions of a Showgirl” shortly after an appearance on “America’s Got Talent” in 2014
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Pedro Pascal, Ms. Rachel and Dozens More Demand ‘Inhumane’ Texas ICE Detention Center Closure
“Children held in immigration detention endure trauma, neglect and conditions that violate basic standards of health, safety, dignity and human rights,” their open letter reads
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Nexstar Stock Falls Over 8% After Judge Pauses Tegna Merger
An April 7 hearing has been set to determine whether the $6.2 billion deal violates antitrust law and will require a preliminary injunction to stop it
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Russell Brand’s Rape, Sexual Assault Trial Delayed Until October
The comedian has pleaded not guilty to all seven charges, with the trial originally scheduled to start in June
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How the Iran War Could Squeeze Hollywood’s Middle East Cash Pipeline | Analysis
Experts warn a prolonged conflict could drive up costs and slow the flow of future investments
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Business
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CAA Co-Founder Michael Ovitz Forced to Testify in Actress Julia Ormond’s Weinstein Case
The agency’s motion to access the “Sabrina” actress’ mental health records, meanwhile, was denied by the New York Supreme Court on Friday
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Mike Lindell Appears to Be Served With a Lawsuit Mid-Interview: ‘I’m Not Accepting It’ | Video
“We’re on TV here, please,” the MyPillow CEO and LindellTV owner says repeatedly in response
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‘The Lion King’ Composer Sues Comedian for $20 Million Over Mistranslating ‘Circle of Life’ in Viral Podcast Clip
Lebo M accused Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi for intentionally misinterpreting the Zulu chant
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Applaud Landmark Ruling Against YouTube, Meta: ‘This Is a Reckoning’
“We stand with every parent and young person who refused to be silenced,” the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, vocal online safety advocates, add
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‘House of Cards’ Production Co. Loses Bid for $100 Million Insurance Payout Over Kevin Spacey Sex Addiction
Media Rights Capital had argued its losses should be covered under its Fireman’s Fund policy
