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Warner Bros. shareholders approve controversial $111-billion Paramount takeover

The massive merger still needs approval by regulators in the U.S. and abroad; industry opposition has been growing.

Judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna deal, throwing $6.2-billion merger into doubt

The judge ruled that Nexstar "must immediately cease all ongoing action" to consolidate Tegna stations.

Civil case against Alec Baldwin, ‘Rust’ movie producers advances toward a trial

A judge set an October trial date for Serge Svetnoy, gaffer on the ill-fated western "Rust" and friend of victim Halyna Hutchins who filed a…

Disney begins 1,000 job cuts this week across the company

CEO Josh D'Amaro told Disney staff that the fast-changing landscape "requires us to constantly assess how to foster a more agile and technologically-enabled workforce."

Hollywood stars line up against Paramount’s Warner Bros. acquisition

The letter was signed by nearly 1,000 artists and movie creators, including such big names as Ben Stiller, Bryan Cranston, Noah Wyle, Joaquin Phoenix, Kristen…

Call it the Bad Bunny Effect: Why Telemundo no longer is an underdog

Telemundo and its news anchor Julio Vaquiero have become bicultural stars amid a busy news cycle and a surge in pride for the Spanish language.

David Zaslav’s golden parachute reaches new heights

The handsomely paid CEO could receive a $886 million golden parachute following Warner Bros. Discovery's sale, including as much as $335 million to reimburse Zaslav…

Jeff Shell to step down as Paramount president after legal battle with gambler

Paramount President Jeff Shell is expected to exit the company after being entangled in a legal battle with a controversial Las Vegas gambler and self-styled…

Democrats call for review of Paramount’s Middle Eastern financial backers

Middle Eastern royal families previously pledged $24-billion to help the Larry Ellison family buy Warner Bros. Discovery

Inside Disney’s $70-million gamble on ‘The Bachelorette’ star Taylor Frankie Paul

Disney TV bet big on the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star, pushing for Taylor Frankie Paul to lead one of its most important franchises.