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Trump and Paramount Seek Mediator for CBS News Lawsuit
The move is another indicator that the two sides are exploring ways to resolve the case, over the editing of a “60 Minutes” interview, out...

Dish and DirecTV Near a Deal to Combine (Again)
The companies are in talks to create one of the largest pay-TV providers in the country. In 2002, the U.S. government blocked a similar deal.

Barry Diller Explores Bid to Take Control of Paramount
Mr. Diller, a digital media pioneer, lost a bidding war for Paramount Pictures decades ago. Now, he’s making a run at its parent company.

Apollo Valued Paramount at $26 Billion in Overture That Was Ignored
Paramount’s board of directors, which was already deep into talks with the media company Skydance, didn’t engage with the offer.

Deal Talks Between Paramount and Skydance Heat Up
David Ellison, the founder of the Skydance media company, met with Paramount’s board of directors late last month to discuss the deal.

Altice USA Said to Be Considering a Sale of Cheddar News
The cable company acquired the network, once billed as “CNBC for millennials,” in 2019 for $200 million.

Fortress Investment Group Set to Acquire Vice Out of Bankruptcy
The company was part of a group of bidders that offered $225 million to acquire the bankrupt media company.

Vice Media Files for Bankruptcy
Vice, which had wooed media giants, has struggled to adjust to the punishing realities of digital publishing. A group of creditors could buy Vice for...

Vice Is Said to Be Headed for Bankruptcy
The company, which was once valued at $5.7 billion, has been struggling to find a buyer this year.

Yahoo Takes Minority Stake in Ad Network Taboola
Yahoo’s chief executive sees the deal as a long-term bet on digital advertising. The companies estimate that their ad partnership will generate $1 billion annually.