MSNBC Program Ends
A show that has been running on MSNBC has ended its run, with the cable channel saying the end of “Saturday Night Politics with Donny Deutsch” is not a cancellation because the show was always meant to have a limited…
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Carriage Dispute That Blacked Out Stations in 97 Markets Is Settled
A carriage dispute that reportedly blacked out 120 stations in 97 markets has been resolved. USA Today reports that access to Nexstar stations is being restored to DirecTV and AT&T U-verse subscribers, ending an eight-week blackout. “In a joint statement…
ViacomCBS Names Executive VP, Chief Communications and Corporate Marketing Officer for Combined Company
Viacom and CBS announced a key appointment today that will be effective upon the close of the merger of the two companies. Julia Phelps was named Executive Vice President, Chief Communications and Corporate Marketing Officer for the combined company. Phelps…
Popular Drama Series Renewed
A drama series that wraps its current season tonight and has become one of the signature series on USA Network was picked up for a fifth season. The cable channel today announced the renewal for “Queen of the South.” The…
‘Wheel’ and ‘Jeopardy!’ Find New EP to Replace the Legendary Harry Friedman
Syndication stalwarts “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy!” have found the executive producer who will replace the legendary Harry Friedman when he retires next year. Friedman, 72, is set to step aside following the 2019-2020 season, which marks his 25th year…
YouTube Makes All New Original Series and Specials Free
YouTube today officially kicked off its new strategy of making its original series and specials available for free with ads. The streaming site also released the critically acclaimed and fan-favorite first season of “Cobra Kai” in front of the paywall…
Julia Phelps Named Executive Vice President, Chief Communications and Corporate Marketing Officer, ViacomCBS Inc.
Press release from CBS and Viacom, Aug. 29, 2019: CBS and Viacom today jointly announced that Julia Phelps has been named Executive Vice President, Chief Communications and Corporate Marketing Officer of ViacomCBS, effective upon closing of the deal to combine…
YouTube Makes All New Original Series and Specials Free, Releases Season One of ‘Cobra Kai’ in Front of the Paywall
Press release from YouTube, Aug. 29, 2019: YouTube today officially kicked off its new strategy of making its original series and specials free with ads by dropping the critically-acclaimed and fan-favorite first season of “Cobra Kai” in front of the…
TV Personality Killed Trying to Set Land Speed Record
A television personality who was also a professional race car driver died in a jet-car crash while trying to set a land speed record. The New York Times reports that Jessi Combs, who was a regular on the automotive shows…
Check Out Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman, David Schwimmer and Sharon Stone in Their New Netflix Project
Netflix is providing a look at the star-studded lineup for the streamer’s new Steven Soderbergh-directed project “The Laundromat,” releasing the official trailer today. You can watch it below. The cast includes Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman, Antonio Banderas, Jeffrey Wright, Robert…