Tag: CNN
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Paramount May Still Get to Keep CNN As California’s AG Denies Earlier Reports He Wanted It Sold Off
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has moved to correct recent reports claiming his office seeks to force the sale of CNN as a condition for approving the proposed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. The roughly $110 billion transaction would create one of the largest media companies in the world by combining major…
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California Wants Paramount to Sell CNN
Paramount Skydance, led by David Ellison, is pushing forward with its ambitious $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal, often referred to in industry circles as WarnerMount, has cleared significant federal hurdles with approval from the Department of Justice. Yet state-level scrutiny, particularly from California Attorney General Rob Bonta, continues to pose challenges…
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41 Years Ago Today: CNN Changed Late Night TV As It Launched The Larry King Live Show
41 years ago today, on June 3, 1985, television history shifted with the debut of “Larry King Live” on CNN. The program quickly became a cornerstone of cable news, transforming how audiences engaged with current events, celebrities, and world leaders through open conversations that reached viewers worldwide. The show premiered with New York Governor Mario…
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CNN All Access Deal: Save 40% on the Annual Plan —Watch Live News, Originals, and More Without Cable
Since 1980, CNN has provided the world with around-the-clock, real-time news coverage. Four decades later, you don’t need a high-priced cable package to watch the Cable News Network. For a limited time, new subscribers can save 40% on the CNN All Access plan and stream the 24-hour television news network’s live feeds and exclusive coverage.…
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CNN Launches Dedicated Weather App as First Standalone Lifestyle Product
CNN announced today the release of its new CNN Weather app, now available for download in the United States through the iOS App Store and Andorid. The launch marks a significant expansion for the media organization, introducing its inaugural standalone lifestyle product that merges advanced meteorological and climate expertise with an intuitive, mobile-optimized interface. Designed…
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Ted Turner Dies at 87: Remembering the Visionary Behind CNN, TNT, TBS, Cable’s Rise & A Media Empire That Changed Everything
Ted Turner, the ambitious media pioneer who founded CNN and helped redefine cable television, has died at age 87, according to Turner Enterprises via CNN. Turner’s legacy stretches far beyond one network; he turned a struggling Atlanta TV station into the first superstation, built a media empire around CNN, TBS, TNT, and other Turner brands,…
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CNN Has a New Suitor Who Wants to Buy It
In a discussion at The Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival in New York on Tuesday, veteran media executive Barry Diller voiced his willingness to purchase the cable news network CNN immediately if the opportunity arose. The longtime industry leader, known for his influential roles in building major broadcasting and digital businesses, highlighted concerns…
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FOX News Dominates YouTube and Social Platforms in April 2026 Far Ahead of MS Now & CNN
FOX News Media emerged as the leading news brand in the competitive digital landscape during April 2026, achieving unmatched performance across YouTube and major social media networks. The network secured the top position among news outlets on YouTube, recording 471.9 million video views according to data from Emplifi. This figure represented a substantial lead over…
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Paramount Has Big Plans to Change CNN – Here is What We Know
As Paramount Skydance prepares to finalize its landmark acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery later this year, the future of CNN appears set for profound changes that could reshape one of the nation’s most prominent cable news networks. The deal, valued at approximately $110 billion including debt, will transfer control of CNN, along with HBO, Warner…
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CNN is Merging With CBS News In A Move That Will Transform Both Companies
Two of the most recognizable names in American television news — CNN and CBS News — are on a path toward shared ownership, and possibly a shared future, following a landmark corporate deal that has sent shockwaves through the media industry. Warner Bros. Discovery formally signed an agreement to be acquired by Paramount Skydance, setting…