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nypost.comCathy Engelbert canceled a scheduled appearance on The Dan Patrick Show at the last minute during the American Century Championship. Dave Portnoy criticized the decision on X, and Dan Patrick described the notification process.
A Wells Fargo research note argues that Disney could increase its share price by 40 percent by returning to a model focused on content production and licensing rather than direct distribution. The report estimates potential annual licensing revenue of up to $15 billion if Disney'…
israelnationalnews.comBraden Eric Peters, known online as Clavicular, walked out of an interview with Channel 13's Bar Shem-Ur when asked about recent antisemitic incidents. He said the interview should focus on positive activities instead.
nypost.comState regulators are preparing to challenge the merger. Paramount has offered concessions and discussed contingency plans if the deal faces a lawsuit.
New York PostCalifornia and 11 other states filed an antitrust lawsuit challenging the $111 billion deal. The suit alleges reduced competition in film distribution and cable channel licensing. The Department of Justice approved the merger last month.
ndtv.comYair Netanyahu, who recently changed his name to Yonatan Hun, filed for a prevention of threatening harassment order last week. The petition targets Haaretz journalist Uri Misgav. Benjamin Netanyahu is Israel's prime minister and Yair's father.
Matt Miller announced Friday he is stepping away from ESPN to focus on recovery from a June 18 car crash that resulted in the amputation of his left arm. The Guardian reported that the Missouri attorney general’s office has an open investigation into complaints about Miller’s cha…
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by a nonprofit and an individual against 34 media organizations. The court found the plaintiffs lacked standing to pursue claims that the outlets had failed to report on their work.
nypost.comMatt Gutman received a call from someone claiming to be bank fraud protection who knew his account details and directed him to withdraw cash without alerting staff. He recognized the scam and posted about it on July 10. A separate case saw another journalist lose $72,000 earlier…
rediff.comThe Independent reported that President Trump posted on Truth Social on July 11 2026 criticizing the book Regime Change while stating he completed a physical at Walter Reed in May and aced cognitive tests three times. The remarks followed MSNBC comments by author Maggie Haberman…
CNN said a contributor’s statements about a hospitalized senator reflect a personal conversation and do not represent network reporting. The senator was admitted June 14 and remains in the hospital.
thewrap.comOregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield dropped a civil investigative demand seeking documents from Paramount about its planned takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The office also withdrew a motion asking a state court to postpone the deal's closing by 60 days.
winnipegfreepress.comThe multi-year deal announced July 10 ends a five-week blackout affecting viewers in 36 cities. It returns ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and independent stations to DirecTV subscribers in about 40 markets.
nbcnews.comJacob Bardugo said he confronted David Zini last month after Haaretz reported that Netanyahu ordered an investigation into a Channel 12 leak about the February strike on Iran. The exchange occurred on Bardugo's radio show.
The U.S. Justice Department issued subpoenas on July 11 to four New York Times journalists. The subpoenas seek testimony regarding reporting on security concerns with the new presidential aircraft donated by Qatar. The reporters are scheduled to appear before a grand jury on July…
news.sky.comDermot Murnaghan died on the morning of 11 July 2026 at his home in North London. The longtime news anchor had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer in 2025.
benzinga.comThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit in May alleging the newspaper discriminated against a white male employee denied a promotion. The newspaper has described the suit as retaliation for its reporting.
axios.comA CNN reporter paused a live report on U.S. strikes on Iran after lightning struck near the White House on July 9. The journalist resumed the segment after the interruption.
A Channel 14 commentator stated he met with the head of Israel's Shin Bet security agency to discuss an alleged leak to Channel 12. The meeting followed demands from ministers for an internal investigation.
The VergeThe Verge reported that Disney is considering a free tier for select Disney Plus content. The idea surfaced during a July 9 town hall led by the company's chief product and technology officer. Timing and specific titles remain unspecified.
A former chief financial officer of The Epoch Times admitted in Manhattan federal court to participating in a scheme that moved about $67 million in fraud proceeds. Prosecutors agreed to dismiss additional charges in exchange for the plea.
news.sky.comGB News reported that the former Lord Chief Justice addressed the House of Lords on Thursday following Prince Harry's loss in a privacy case against Associated Newspapers. The remarks came after the Duke of Sussex called the defeat a whitewash.
news.sky.comFrench media company Canal+ finalized its purchase of African pay-TV operator MultiChoice on July 10, 2026. The deal, first announced in 2023, values the target at roughly $3 billion and follows regulatory approvals in South Africa.
forbes.comHundreds of private jets have arrived at Sun Valley, Idaho, for the Allen & Co. conference that began Tuesday. The invite-only event draws leaders from technology and media companies for off-the-record discussions.
Netflix is considering always-on channels streaming specific shows and movies along with bundles that include other streaming services. The Verge reported the plans on July 9 amid signs of falling engagement.
bleedingcool.comDisney is considering a free tier for some Disney+ content. The move comes as free streaming services gain viewers and paid services raise prices.
The outlets filed a motion alleging OpenAI withheld evidence and altered materials in their copyright lawsuit. They seek penalties including fees and limits on using a disputed chat-log sample.
winnipegfreepress.comThe ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup has drawn record U.S. viewership, prompting major media and tech firms to eye a combined English- and Spanish-language rights package for the next two tournaments. Fox and Comcast hold current rights but face financial hurdles from recent deals.
The Australian prime minister answered a podcast question about an entertainer and later issued an apology. One member of parliament called the comments inappropriate and another said they were disrespectful to women.
screenrant.comThe 69-year-old journalist lost recall of the date and U.S. president during the June 27 episode while en route to the Aspen Ideas Festival. She disclosed the details Monday in a Substack post.
BBC NewsBBC analysis found 64% of UK iPlayer accounts streamed World Cup content from 11 June to 7 July. Thirteen of the top 14 postcode areas were in or near London.
algemeiner.comAustralia's antisemitism envoy told a royal commission that an oversight committee should review ABC and SBS reporting on Israel. The broadcasters' editorial director rejected the suggestion that coverage has been disproportionate.
news.google.comA veteran 60 Minutes correspondent was removed from a planned interview with British politician Nigel Farage. The assignment went instead to a newly hired correspondent.
The Hollywood ReporterMatt Brittin told a parliamentary committee the BBC has held discussions with Channel 4 about a possible streaming partnership. The comments followed Sky's £1.6 billion acquisition of ITV and came weeks after the BBC announced cuts to content spending and staff.
thewrap.comA federal judge in Florida granted summary judgment to the Washington Post in a $3.8 billion defamation case brought by Trump Media and Technology Group. The ruling found insufficient evidence that the newspaper acted with actual malice in a 2023 article about the company's finan…
The annual Allen & Co. gathering in Sun Valley, Idaho, draws media and tech executives this week. Business Insider reported arrivals by leaders from Warner Bros. Discovery, OpenAI, Netflix and other firms. The event runs through the week at the mountain resort.
nypost.comSpencer Pratt posted a photo on July 7, 2026, showing a meeting with President Donald Trump and three others in the Oval Office. He also announced the launch of the WAR Foundation to promote transparency in government and culture.
The National Rugby League finalized a record seven-year broadcast agreement worth $5.3 billion with Foxtel and Nine Entertainment. The deal begins in 2028 and covers both the men's and women's competitions.
The Verge@techcrunch reported that Netflix will introduce short-form videos from BuzzFeed Studios, Condé Nast, Hearst Magazines, People Inc., Tastemade and Penske Media brands. The content launches August 3 in six countries. Videos range from two to more than 20 minutes.
wonkette.comState-run radio and television channels halted news broadcasts Tuesday following a leadership overhaul at Hungary’s public media. The outlets displayed an on-screen apology and said programming would resume without news segments.
The GuardianKossuth radio and M1 television halted news broadcasts Tuesday afternoon. The stations displayed messages announcing reforms and resumed non-news programming later the same day.
DeadlineABC filed a response in an FCC public comment proceeding arguing that an investigation into The View violates First Amendment protections. The network cited a 2002 ruling and claimed selective enforcement against television programs. Deadline reported the details of the filing.
abcnews.go.comA High Court judge dismissed claims by Prince Harry and six others that the Daily Mail publisher used unlawfully gathered information in articles published years ago. The ruling found insufficient evidence to support the allegations.
news.sky.comA judge ruled Tuesday that Prince Harry failed to prove privacy invasion claims against Associated Newspapers Ltd. The decision ends related lawsuits by six other claimants seeking damages.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said the editor of The Times published a photograph of his daughter's residence last week and accused Sky News of lying about contacting the family.
allears.netA ruling is expected Tuesday morning in the privacy invasion lawsuit brought by Prince Harry and other celebrities against Associated Newspapers Limited. The four-year case alleges unlawful information gathering by private investigators in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
nypost.comFox News reported that Calla Walsh appeared in a PressTV interview aired during coverage of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral. She called him the greatest anti-imperialist leader of her lifetime and said the U.S. had signed away huge concessions to Iran.
forbes.comThe National Rugby League reached a seven-year agreement worth $5.3 billion with Nine and Foxtel. Nine will pay $145 million annually while Foxtel will pay about $520 million per year.
channel4.comThe Independent reported that Reform leader Nigel Farage had a testy exchange with a Sky News journalist questioning him about financial support from convicted criminal George Cottrell. Farage accused the broadcaster of harassing his family. Sky News denied contacting Farage's fa…
ForbesFox News Channel recorded its highest-rated Independence Day coverage in network history, peaking at 5.5 million viewers during President Trump's evening address. Severe weather across much of the country contributed to increased cable news audiences on both July 3 and July 4.
axios.comA federal judge ruled that a libel lawsuit filed against a newspaper and book publisher can move forward in Florida rather than New York. The decision addresses where the case will be heard.
riotimesonline.comSky plans to buy ITV for £1.6 billion, creating the United Kingdom's largest commercial broadcaster. The companies expect regulatory review to last up to 18 months before the transaction can close.
ForbesParamount received shareholder approval in April and U.S. antitrust clearance in June for its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The transaction also secured international approvals during the second quarter of 2026.
riotimesonline.comThe deal announced July 6 includes ITV's broadcast channels and ITVX streaming service. Popular shows will stay free-to-air until at least 2034, and Sky will spend £2.1 billion on ITV Studios content over five years.
cnet.comThe Guardian reported that several conservative organizations petitioned the FCC to deny renewal of ABC's eight local television station licenses. The filings cite alleged political bias, racial and gender discrimination, and other concerns. The FCC advanced the renewal timeline…
bleedingcool.comSky will purchase ITV's Media & Entertainment division for $2.16 billion in a transaction announced July 6, 2026. The deal combines ITV's free-to-air channels and ITVX with Sky's pay-TV and data systems.
zerohanger.comITV agreed to sell its broadcast channels and ITVX streaming service to Sky for £1.6 billion. The deal, announced July 6, excludes ITV Studios and remains subject to regulatory approval.
bleedingcool.comComcast announced plans to purchase a British broadcaster just seven days after stating it would spin off NBCUniversal. The Philadelphia-based media and broadband company made both announcements in the same week.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPrime Minister Anthony Albanese apologized after participating in a game during a podcast interview. The exchange involved a question about singer Kylie Minogue and drew online attention.
broadbandtvnews.comSky, owned by Comcast, will acquire ITV's broadcast and streaming operations including ITVX. ITV Studios will remain independent under current shareholders. The deal follows talks that began in 2025.