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CNN brings Amber Ruffin, Michael Ian Black to quiz show
CNN has tapped acclaimed comedians Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black to serve as the team captains for Have I Got News For You.
Streamers convert from FAST to SVOD to continue watching shows, study reveals
While FAST platforms are helping streamers cut back on subscriptions, some are willing to take a premium video service if it means they can keep watching a series they've discovered on a FAST platform.
Amazon agrees to buy Perceive Corporation from Xperi
Amazon has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Xperi to acquire hardware and software firm Perceive.
Judge blocks Venu Sports from launching after Fubo sues
A federal judge has approved Fubo's request for an injunction that blocks Venu Sports from debuting later this month.
CBS to launch third hour of morning show program
CBS News is planning to debut a third hour of news programming in the mornings.
WBD reached 215 million Europeans during Paris Olympic Games
Warner Bros Discovery saw more than 600 million minutes of Summer Olympic Games content streamed during the competition.
Former NPR CEO John Lansing dies at 67
John Lansing, the former chief executive of public radio program distributor NPR, died this week at the age of 67.
WBD studio executive to oversee cable networks
The head of WBD's television studio business is set to oversee the company's cable TV networks in the coming months.
Court says Nexstar wrongly collected fees from DirecTV
A New York appeals court has found Nexstar liable for $10.5 million in fees that it wrongly collected after one of its stations lost its NBC affiliation.
Disney hires Adam Smith away from Google’s YouTube
At Google, Smith worked on YouTube Music, YouTube Premium and other video-based subscription products.
J.D. Vance, Tim Walz agree to VP debate on CBS News
Ohio Senator J.D. Vance also wants to debate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on CNN, something that appears unlikely to happen.
Gold Zone returning to Peacock for Paralympic Games
CNN reporter Carolyn Manno will host the 2024 Summer Paralympics pop-up Gold Zone channel on Peacock; the service will also offer multi-view features.