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Diamond Sports, Arizona Diamondbacks near deal on telecast contract
The Arizona Diamondbacks and regional sports broadcaster Diamond Sports have postponed a court hearing that was scheduled for Thursday.
WCBS-FM host Bob Shannon dies at 74
Bob Shannon, a well-known radio personality who spent most of his career at WCBS-FM, died Wednesday at the age of 74.
Fox News Channel tops second quarter of 2023
The network had the second-highest ratings across all cable during the three-month period, topped only by basketball on TNT.
Streaming service Viaplay announces executive, business model changes
Viaplay has revamped its executive team and launched a new business strategy focused on its Nordic operations.
Audacy hands out $3.2 million in bonuses to top execs
The bonuses were doled out this month, just weeks after Audacy was de-listed from the NASDAQ for its faltering stock price.
Live CNN programming coming to Max outside U.S.
Warner Bros Discovery is in the process of adding live CNN content to Max in overseas markets.
Disney lays off all National Geographic staff writers
National Geographic has released its team of nearly 20 staff writers, and will rely on freelancers as it continues to publish the magazine in print.
Fox Nation, “Live PD” host team up for new true-crime show
Fox Nation is debuting a new true-crime series hosted by a former on-air analyst for "Live PD."
DirecTV to carry NFL Network, NFL RedZone on satellite, streaming
The agreement marks the first time NFL Network and NFL RedZone have been offered across DirecTV's platforms.
LG debuts camera attachment for smart TV sets
LG has announced a new camera attachment for its webOS-powered smart TV sets, which unlocks new interactive features.
Keith Menconi leaves KCBS Radio for San Francisco Chronicle
A former on-air reporter at KCBS Radio has left the station to join San Francisco's flagship newspaper.
Netflix could pull shows in UK over proposed Media Bill
Netflix is warning British lawmakers that it may purge TV shows and movies if the Media Bill imposes new, restrictive rules on streaming services.