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Fox News searching for Tucker Carlson’s replacement
Fox News Media is actively searching for a new host to take over the Fox News Channel's 8 p.m. time slot, which was vacated by Tucker Carlson on Monday after the network abruptly fired him.
Don Lemon, Tucker Carlson still had time left on contracts
Both cable news stars were fired before the expiration of their talent agreements with CNN and Fox News, respectively.
Tucker Carlson caught off-guard by Fox News firing
Fox News personality Tucker Carlson was caught off-guard by his dismissal on Monday, with his firing adding to an already-tense newsroom.
CNN fires morning show host Don Lemon
CNN has fired Don Lemon, one of its more-prominent hosts, following an exposé published by an entertainment trade publication earlier this month.
Tucker Carlson leaves Fox News Channel, network says
Fox News Channel and Tucker Carlson have parted ways, a spokesperson for Fox News Media confirmed on Monday.
NBC Universal ousts CEO Jeffrey Shell over ‘inappropriate relationship’
Shell was reportedly involved with a CNBC international correspondent for more than a decade, with the affair exposed after a complaint.
Netflix to crack down on password sharing in U.S. by July
Executives say the strategy will likely lead to a dip in subscribers, but is better for the company over the long term.
Lachlan Murdoch drops defamation suit against Crikey
Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch has dropped his defamation lawsuit against Australian blog Crikey after the outlet sought to introduce evidence from the Dominion Voting case.
Fubo TV CEO earned $8.38 million in 2022, filing shows
The compensation package included a 3 percent cost of living adjustment, as well as a performance-based bonus for meeting key revenue and subscriber growth metrics.
Fubo TV to close chapter on sports business during shareholder meeting
Fubo TV will close the chapter on its sportsbook business this June when its shareholders vote to remove gambling-related provisions from its articles of incorporation.
Google begins integrating FAST channels into Google TV
Google has started rolling out an updated version of its Google TV operating system that offers native access to nearly 80 free, ad-supported streaming channels.
Court won’t force FCC to make “swift” vote on TEGNA deal
A federal appeals court denied a petition from Standard General that would have forced the FCC to vote on its proposed merger with broadcaster TEGNA. [Fierce Video]