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Cumulus Media files for bankruptcy, announces debt restructuring
The plan would give debtholders full ownership of the reorganized company and provide $50 million in new convertible notes.
Nielsen: YouTube rules, but Disney apps and channels climb in January
Disney grew its overall share of time spent with TV in January 2026 boosted by stronger interest in ESPN and ABC, Nielsen said on Tuesday.
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MeTV to start airing “Golden Girls” in March
Weigel's MeTV will start airing a two-episode block of The Golden Girls in prime-time starting in mid-March, the broadcaster confirmed on Wednesday.
Whistleblower claims Scripps misled public on Court TV sale
The complaint says workforce reductions will lead to less live programming, including an end to Court TV's current gavel-to-gavel coverage.
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NAD says T-Mobile ad misled on free in-flight Wi-Fi claim
NAD said T-Mobile failed to show comparable evidence that Verizon subscribers incur the claimed costs and did not clearly explain airline limitations.
Congressman issues baseless threat against NBC over Bad Bunny halftime show
The lawmaker, Rep. Randy Fine of Florida, is urging the FCC to issue fines against NBC, the NFL and Bad Bunny over the halftime performance.
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Trump backs Nexstar-TEGNA deal, despite DEI philosophy
Trump’s support for the Nexstar-TEGNA deal comes despite past opposition to DEI initiatives, signaling a pragmatic carve-out.
FCC Commissioner Gomez says agency not investigating “The View”
Gomez said a report that the agency is investigating The View is merely an intimidation tactic, not a legitimate enforcement matter.
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“Wizard of Oz” to air on broadcast via MeTV in October
The 1939 film will air in October as part of a special Halloween-themed programming franchise.
Paramount ends Fave TV, replaces feeds with Versant multicast networks
Paramount has quietly pulled the plug on Fave TV, its multicast network that served as a barker channel for programming found on its streaming apps.
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AT&T finalizes acquisition of Lumen, increasing fiber footprint
The acquisition expands AT&T’s fiber reach by 4M+ locations across 11 states and boosts buildout speed.
Nielsen data: Fox News is most-watched cable news channel in January
Fox News Channel extended its long-running leadership of the cable news landscape in January 2026, marking its 24th consecutive year as the top-rated network in the genre.
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