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Don Lemon, Tucker Carlson hire top media lawyer
Los Angeles-based Bryan Freedman has represented cable news talent in the past, including Megyn Kelly and Chris Cuomo.
Angry texts from Tucker Carlson led to his firing from Fox News
A new report says Tucker Carlson's disparaging messages against management were the reason for his departure.
Tubi CEO Farhad Massoudi steps down as Fox reorganizes business
Fox is launching the Tubi Media Group, which will incorporate most of its digital businesses like Tubi and Credible.
Roku grows to 71.6 million users, platform revenue down
Roku now has more than 71.6 million monthly active accounts using its budget line of streaming TV hardware and smart TV sets.
Xumo Play adds free streaming NFL Channel
Comcast's free, ad-supported streaming service Xumo Play has added the NFL Channel ahead of the NFL Draft this week.
Fox denies it has blackmail file on Tucker Carlson
Officials say a report by Rolling Stone that claimed the network had an "opposition file" on the former host is wrong.
Finalists announced for inaugural StreamTV Awards
Some of the world's biggest streaming video brands are finalists for the inaugural StreamTV Awards
DOJ may move to block Mint Mobile merger with T-Mobile
The U.S. Department of Justice may file an antitrust lawsuit to block the proposed acquisition of Mint Mobile by T-Mobile.
YouTube logs another quarter with declining ad revenue
Marketers continue to pull back on ad spending via YouTube's streaming video platforms, according to Google's latest earnings report.
$33 million settlement reached in CRT monitor class-action lawsuit
Customers who purchased CRT monitors or TV screens from Mitsubishi, LG, Philips, Samsung, Sony and other brands can receive a settlement.
FCC warns pirate radio operators in New York, New Jersey
The warnings are part of the FCC's broad enforcement actions available under the PIRATE Act.
Nate Silver swept up in layoffs at Walt Disney Company
Nate Silver is among the hundreds of workers leaving Disney amid sweeping layoffs that are tied to its cost-reduction strategy.