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Former KTVU anchor Frank Somerville arrested again
The former Fox anchor was detained by police twice this week on charges of DUI and for assaulting his 91-year-old father.
Perry Sook elected to chair NAB Joint Board of Directors
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook has been elected to serve as the chairman of NAB's Joint Board of Directors, the organization said this week.
Fox Business dominates ratings during business hours in May
The network topped CNBC with a number of programs, including business-hour shows and prime-time airings of "Cops" from Fox Nation.
Los Angeles Times to lay off 74 journalists
It is the first major round of pink slips since the newspaper was acquired by billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong.
Fox takes issue with Tucker Carlson’s Twitter show
The new video content is seen as a violation of Carlson's prior agreement with Fox, according to a report.
Nexstar grabs ‘Inside the NFL’ for CW Network
The NFL has struck a deal with Nexstar to bring its long-running weekly recap program "Inside the NFL" to the CW Network.
Chris Licht to step down as president of CNN
Embattled CNN President Chris Licht will step down from the network and leave Warner Bros Discovery this week, with Amy Entelis filling the role on an interim basis.
WBD largest broadcaster in Asia-Pacific region after merger
A merger between WarnerMedia and Discovery resulted in the new company becoming the biggest TV broadcaster in the Asia-Pacific region.
Paramount, Nexstar caught off-guard by PGA Tour, LIV Golf merger
Execs at the four TV networks that offer pro golf telecasts have more questions than answers after PGA Tour and LIV Golf announced plans to merge.
Paramount Plus to land on VIDAA-powered smart TVs
Streamers with VIDAA-powered sets in Canada, Mexico and Latin America will get access to Paramount Plus.
T-Mobile consolidating customer support teams
T-Mobile is closing some of its customer support centers and will consolidate its T-Force team into five hubs.
FCC fines Jacob Wohl, John Burkman $5 million
The penalty was assessed in connection with hundreds of automated phone calls, which the agency said were placed illegally.