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FCC OKs $8B Paramount—Skydance Deal, Says It Ensures ‘Diversity of Viewpoints’ at CBS
The Federal Communications Commission has approved the $8 billion merger of Paramount Global and Skydance Media, claiming “significant changes,” are coming to the CBS owner.
Skydance Promises FCC It Will Appoint CBS News Ombudsman to Review ‘Complaints of Bias,’ Says Paramount Has Eliminated DEI
Skydance Media has made additional promises to the FCC in an effort to get approval for its $8 billion merger with Paramount ...
Trump Says Skydance Will Pay an Additional $20 Million in PSAs and Ads on Top of Paramount Settlement
President Donald Trump said Paramount's soon-to-be new owners Skydance agreed to an additional $20 million payment on top of ...
Jon Stewart rips Paramount and CBS in profanity-laden diatribe after cancellation of Colbert’s ‘Late Show’
Jon Stewart lambasted CBS’ decision to cancel “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” on Monday’s episode of “The Daily Show,” ...
Jon Stewart Is Unsure of ‘The Daily Show’s Future Amid Paramount-Skydance Merger
Show' host's comments came shortly before it was announced that CBS has canceled 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.' ...
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Likely New Owner of Paramount Pledges To Snuff Out Bias at CBS: Lawyer Tells FCC That CBS News Will Practice ‘Unbiased Journalism’
CBS News has been dogged for decades by allegations of liberal bias, with the controversies over its coverage decisions ...
Paramount bidder Skydance plays patriotism card in push for deal OK
Skydance's CEO told the FCC this week that CBS would reflect "varied ideological perspectives" of U.S. viewers, while touting ...
Skydance CEO David Ellison Pledged to FCC He Would ‘Ensure’ CBS News Coverage Reflects ‘Varied Ideological Perspectives’
In meeting with FCC officials, Skydance's David Ellison promised that CBS's "editorial decision-making reflects the varied ...