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David Letterman blasts CBS and Skydance 'goons'

David Letterman blasts CBS and Skydance 'goons' after cancellation of Stephen Colbert's “Late Show”: 'Bottom feeders'

The late-night legend took aim at his former network home and David Ellison's media company, speculating that Colbert's show was canceled for political reasons.

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David Letterman Blasts CBS and Skydance on ‘The Late Show' Cancellation: ‘This Is Pure Cowardice'

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David Letterman calls out CBS' 'pure cowardice' for canceling 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'

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David Letterman blasts ‘gutless’ CBS for cancellation of Stephen Colbert and The Late Show

While CBS has maintained that Colbert’s firing was a “financial decision” and “not related in any way to the show’s performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount,” Letterman was skepti...

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David Letterman Calls CBS’ Decision To Cancel ‘The Late Show’ “Gutless” & “Pure Cowardice”

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David Letterman Blasts CBS and Skydance on ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Cancellation: ‘This Is Pure Cowardice’

FCC approves Paramount’s $8B deal with Skydance

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Skydance informs Trump’s FCC it will eliminate DEI at Paramount, create CBS News ombudsman following merger

"I write to confirm the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives that were in place at Paramount and to confirm our commitments moving forward," Skydance general counsel Step...

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FCC OKs $8B Paramount—Skydance Deal, Says It Ensures ‘Diversity of Viewpoints’ at CBS

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FCC Approves Paramount-Skydance Deal After Skydance’s CBS Ombudsman, Anti-DEI Pledges

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Paramount Global says Skydance merger should close in two weeks

Paramount Global (PARA.O) said on Friday it expects to complete its merger with Skydance Media by August 7, following government approval for the $8.4 billion deal.

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US regulators approve Skydance acquisition of Paramount

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US clears way for $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger

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FCC Chair Pleased With Skydance Vow to Make Changes at CBS

"I was very pleased to see Skydance put in a filing that says if this deal goes through they are committing to serious changes at CBS. I think that would be a good thing," Carr said.

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US FCC clears $8bn Skydance-Paramount merger

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Trump Administration OKs Skydance Merger With CBS Parent Company Paramount

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Skydance tells FCC it will scrap DEI, appoint media bias official at CBS News

The company said it will conduct a “comprehensive review” of CBS after the merger goes through to ensure the network is operating in the public interest.

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FCC Chairman Praises Skydance's "Commitment To Serious Changes At CBS"; Democratic Commissioner Blasts "Cowardly" Capitulation

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr praised Skydance Media’s commitment to hire an ombudsman for CBS News after it completes its merger with Paramount Global. The commitment was outlined in a filing with the FCC this week.

“Trump Transaction Tax”: Skydance’s FCC Saga Raises Fears That It’s The Template For Future Media Merger Reviews

Hours after announcing the approval of Skydance’s merger with Paramount, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr touted the company’s commitment to “addressing bias & restoring fact-based reporting” at CBS News, among other things.

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FCC greenlights $8.4B sale of CBS parent Paramount to Skydance after Trump suit settled, DEI axed

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday gave the green light to the $8.4 billion merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media – finally clearing the way for a deal that had been throttled by allegations of bias against CBS News.

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LISTEN: Skydance Media Offers Olive Branches to FCC; Why Steve Stoute is Variety's Music Mogul of the Year

Skydance Media offered olive branches to the Federal Communications Commission in order to secure approval for its $8 billion acquisition of Paramount Global, and those overtures achieved the desired result.

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Paramount and Skydance merger approved and Trump visits Powell at Federal Reserve: Morning Rundown

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Senators press incoming CBS owner on Trump’s claim of settlement side deal

Liberal lawmakers asked David Ellison, chief executive of Skydance Media, which is set to merge with CBS owner Paramount, about alleged promises on conservative ad content.

For Paramount, Hundreds of Job Cuts Loom Once Skydance Merger Is Completed

Upon the deal’s closing, Skydance and its financial partners are set inject $1.5 billion in cash into Paramount. However, that’s intended to go toward reducing Paramount’s long-term debt ($14.16 billion as of Q1 of 2025) to help stabilize its balance sheet.