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Rupert Murdoch suggested Fox News hosts ‘went too far’ with election fraud claims
A billboard truck seen outside Fox News HQ. Members of the activist groups Truth Tuesdays and Rise and Resist gathered at the weekly FOX LIES DEMOCRACY DIES event outside the NewsCorp Building in Manhattan, this time with a billboard truck. Erik Mcgregor | Lightrocket | Getty Images More revelations from Fox Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch’s […]
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Biden FCC nominee Gigi Sohn withdraws, citing ‘cruel attacks’ in struggle with cable and media industries
Gigi Sohn testifies during a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee confirmation listening to, inspecting her nomination to be appointed Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, D.C., February 9, 2022. Pete Marovich | Reuters Gigi Sohn, who was decided on by President Joe Biden to provide as telecommunications regulator to the Federal Communications […]
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Global brands look to boost media investment in women’s sports through a new partnership, The Women’s Sports Club
IOC executive board member Angela Ruggiero attends the Medal Ceremony on day six of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at Medal Plaza on February 15, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Alexander Hassenstein | Getty Images For four-time Olympian and gold medal-winning ice hockey star Angela Ruggiero, pushing for more media attention and sponsorship dollars […]
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Paramount Global considers selling majority stake of BET Media Group, sources say
Shari Redstone, chairwoman of ViacomCBS and president of National Amusements, and Bob Bakish, President and CEO of ViacomCBS, celebrate their company’s merger at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York, December 5, 2019. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Paramount Global is considering selling a majority stake of BET Media Group, the owner of the BET cable network […]
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Prosecutors in Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ shooting case are getting heat over apparent missteps
Actor Alec Baldwin departs his home, as he will be charged with involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie “Rust”, in New York, January 31, 2023. David Dee Delgado | Reuters It’s been just over a month since New Mexico authorities charged Alec Baldwin with manslaughter […]
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SiriusXM cuts 8% of its workforce as part of a broader reorganization
Sirius XM is the latest media company to announce a round of layoffs The car radio subscription company, known for its commercial-free music and talk radio channels, said Monday it is cutting 8% of its workforce, or 475 jobs. “We are entering into a new phase for our Company,” CEO Jennifer Witz said in an […]
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ESPN wants to be the hub of all live sports streaming — even if it helps its competition
ESPN Mike Windle | ESPN | Getty Images Disney‘s ESPN wants to be the hub for all live sports streaming — even for its competition. The sports network has held conversations with major sports leagues and media partners about launching a feature on ESPN.com and its free ESPN app that will link users directly to […]
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Millions of low-income families could soon face steeper broadband internet bills
Trumzz | Istock | Getty Images Over the past two years, millions of low-income U.S. households have received broadband internet at a discount through two consecutive government programs. But they could soon lose that benefit. More than 16 million U.S. households are currently enrolled in the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program, or ACP, which offers […]
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MSG Networks to launch streaming service for Knicks, Rangers games
Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in the third period against the Los Angeles Kings at Madison Square Garden on February 26, 2023 in New York City. Jared Silber | National Hockey League | Getty Images MSG Networks, James Dolan’s cable-TV channels that feature local New […]
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TikTok’s likely ban in U.S. could be boon for Meta and Snap
Canada bans TikTok from federal government gadgets. Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Visuals Investors in Meta, Snap and other U.S. electronic media organizations have been wanting for signs of a rebound just after a tumultuous 2022. They acquired some unexpectedly optimistic information this 7 days. The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday voted […]
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