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Jeff Shell, CEO of NBCUniversal, Steps Down After Inquiry
Comcast, the company’s owner, said he was leaving after an investigation into inappropriate conduct with an employee.

Vox Media Spins Off NowThis, Viral Politics Site
Known for its viral videos of politicians and other newsmakers, NowThis is preparing to cover the 2024 election as an independent company.

The Guardian’s U.S. Edition Names Dana Canedy Managing Editor
Ms. Canedy, the first Black woman to serve as the publisher of Simon & Schuster’s flagship imprint, will oversee the newsroom’s daily operations.

No More Hush Money at National Enquirer, Its New Owner Says
“Catch and Kill,” the tactic of buying and burying stories at the heart of the case against former President Trump, is no longer in practice,...

WWE Acquired by UFC Owner Endeavor to Form Fighting Heavyweight
The new company, with the stock ticker “TKO,” is betting that the value of rights for live events like wrestling will continue to soar.

Third Black-Owned Company Emerges as Suitor for BET
Black Entertainment Television made the first Black billionaire in the United States. Will a Black executive buy it back?

The Messenger, a Media Start-Up, Aims to Build a Newsroom Fast
The company, which will begin operating in May, plans to have around 550 journalists covering entertainment, politics and sports within a year.

Nancy Dubuc, C.E.O. of Vice, Is Stepping Down
Ms. Dubuc is leaving the media company, which is exploring a sale of some or all of the business, after nearly five years there.

Vice, a Beleaguered Avatar of New Media, Hangs a ‘For Sale’ Sign
Vice, which has struggled to achieve profitability in recent years, has formed a special committee to find suitors.

Barry Diller Explores Sale of The Daily Beast
The tech mogul’s company has hired Whisper Advisors, an advisory firm, to find potential buyers for the digital publication.