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A+E Networks Settles ‘Live PD’ Copyright Suit as Part of Amazon Deal
The agreement includes a multi-year licensing deal for A&E programs and the launch of additional FAST channels on Prime Video.
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NBCUniversal Vice Chairman Bonnie Hammer to Exit at End of the Year
Hammer, a veteran TV executive who transformed the cable TV business, had been vice chairman of the media giant since 2020.
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Rebel Wilson Loses Bid to Dismiss Defamation Lawsuit From ‘The Deb’ Producers
Wilson and the movie's producers have sued each other over accusations from the actress of sexual harassment and embezzlement. A lawyer for Wilson said that he will appeal the court's decision not to dismiss the lawsuit.
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Jonathan Majors, Ex-Girlfriend Grace Jabbari Settle Defamation, Assault Lawsuit
The deal comes after the actor landing his first post-conviction film role and announcing news of his engagement.
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PBS Strike Averted As Union and Member Stations Reach Tentative Deal
Few details are available about the pact, though the union has said it "breaks new ground" on animation writer coverage, AI and union protections for made-for-new media programs.
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Just For Laughs Comedy Festival to Return Post-Restructuring in 2025
After a 2024 event cancellation, the stand-up showcase for Hollywood talent scouts and execs in Montreal is planned to run July 16 to 27.
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Money Ball: How College Athletes Are Raking in Big Bucks Without Going Pro
Thanks to a booming NIL rights market, even non-pros are making it as influencers.
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DirecTV Abandons Deal to Acquire Dish Amid Bondholder Opposition
The mega-transaction would have created the largest U.S. TV provider.
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The Editors Guild Finds New National Executive Director in Scott George (Exclusive)
As current staff leader Cathy Repola retires, the union veteran will endeavor to "tackle the unparalleled challenges currently facing our membership," he said in a statement.
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Robert Rippberger Rebrands 1200-Acre North Carolina Studio Lot With New Partners (Exclusive)
The newly named White Lightning Studios hopes to capitalize on the state's 25 percent tax rebate.
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Hearst Magazines Hit By Layoffs
The company is home to more than 25 brands in the U.S. including Elle, Esquire, Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar and Town & Country.
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Fox and Hulu Extend Streaming Partnership
The multi-year extension also includes a marketing alliance between the network and streamer.
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‘Landman’ to ‘Hit Man’: Texas Monthly Fuels Heartland Adaptation Boom in Hollywood
How a 51-year-old magazine is winning the adaptation game by focusing on true crime storytelling and expanding their industry contacts.
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All Bets Are Off for MSNBC, CNBC and Bravo: Behind the TV Spinoff That Will Shake Up Cable
Comcast's $7 billion deal comes with a slew of uncertainties that involve news, sports, entertainment and the cable business writ large.
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Chrissy Teigen Launches New Wellness Podcast on Audible
The model-turned-cookbook author will host ‘Self-Conscious With Chrissy Teigen,' premiering on Jan. 9, 2025.
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Warner Music Quarterly Revenue Rises, but Earnings Shrink
The music major's revenue grew 4 percent, but net income fell 69 percent due in part to foreign-exchange impacts on the company's Euro-denominated debt.
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