John Koblin
The New York Times
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CNN’s Chairman Rebukes Don Lemon Over His Nikki Haley Comments
Mr. Lemon’s assertion that Nikki Haley was not “in her prime” had been widely viewed as sexist. → Read More
When Netflix and HBO Turned on Each Other, They Forged a New Era of Television
The defining rivalry of the streaming-TV era began with an insult and a sneak attack. An exclusive adaptation from It’s Not TV: The Spectacular Rise, Revolution, and Future of HBO. → Read More
Netflix turns to Microsoft to help build its new ad-supported service.
The streaming giant hopes a less expensive offering will boost subscription numbers, which have dropped for the first time in a decade. → Read More
CNN’s parent cites journalistic lapses in Jeff Zucker’s exit, as another executive resigns.
Allison Gollust, who led marketing at the network, had remained in her job after she and Mr. Zucker, the former president of CNN, acknowledged a romantic relationship. → Read More
Audie Cornish, the former NPR host, heads to CNN+.
The CNN president Jeff Zucker is staffing up as he prepares for a streaming debut in the spring. → Read More
Publisher pulls Chris Cuomo’s upcoming book.
The decision by HarperCollins comes after the anchor was fired by CNN and exited his daily satellite radio talk show. → Read More
Chris Cuomo says he will end his radio show, two days after CNN firing.
The anchor was dismissed by CNN over the weekend amid an inquiry over help he gave his brother and after an allegation of sexual misconduct, which he denies. → Read More
CNN Suspends Chris Cuomo After New Details on Help He Gave His Brother
The cable news network’s top-rated anchor was an enthusiastic adviser to Andrew Cuomo in the last 18 months of his governorship. → Read More
Kevin Spacey was ordered to pay $31 million to the ‘House of Cards’ studio after sexual harassment allegations.
A secret arbitrator’s ruling was issued 13 months ago and became public on Monday when lawyers for the studio petitioned a California court to confirm the award. → Read More
Netflix workers plan a walkout as fallout over Dave Chappelle continues.
The virtual walkout planned for Wednesday is the latest example of how the internal backlash over the comedian’s new special has roiled the streaming service. → Read More
At Netflix, a star and employees pressure a top executive over Dave Chappelle’s special.
In a town-hall-style meeting on Friday, Ted Sarandos, a co-chief executive of Netflix, faced criticism from staff over Mr. Chappelle’s “The Closer.” → Read More
‘The View’ pulls two hosts mid-show after they test positive for the coronavirus.
Ana Navarro and Sunny Hostin, were directed to leave the set live on the air while Vice President Kamala Harris waited backstage for an in-person interview. → Read More
Emmy Awards 2021: What to Watch For
“The Crown” and Netflix could have a big night and bring the streaming service its first top award for a series. Here’s what else to expect, and a look at the favorites and potential upsets. → Read More
The Discovery chief David Zaslav greets his WarnerMedia troops.
A company name is unveiled — Warner Bros. Discovery . And a tagline to go with it: “The stuff that dreams are made of.” → Read More
‘Succession’ Meets ‘90 Day Fiancé’ in WarnerMedia-Discovery Deal
AT&T’s WarnerMedia group is merging with the reality programmer Discovery. What does that mean for your favorite shows? → Read More
AT&T, in Abrupt Turn, Will Shed Media Business in Deal With Discovery
The telecommunications giant will spin off WarnerMedia in a transaction that will combine HBO and CNN with Oprah Winfrey’s OWN and HGTV. → Read More
Leslie Moonves Receives Nothing From CBS Exit Package
A filing on Friday marked the end of a long dispute between the company and the once-powerful executive, who was fired in 2018 after accusations of sexual misconduct. → Read More
Ellen DeGeneres will end her talk show next year.
“The Ellen DeGeneres Show” suffered a steep decline in ratings this season after the host addressed accusations of a toxic workplace. → Read More
President Biden’s first formal address drew nearly 27 million viewers.
His speech came later in his presidency than those delivered by his recent predecessors, which all took place in February. → Read More
Oscars Ratings Plummet, With Fewer Than 10 Million Tuning In
Sunday night’s pandemic-restricted telecast drew 58 percent fewer viewers than last year’s record low. → Read More