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Top Hollywood Publicist Alleged to Have Hid Evidence About Role In Celebrity Smear Sites
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Why California Was Willing to Cave to Paramount
A court hearing offered insight into the states' decision to settle the case while bringing to the forefront some of the deal's shortcomings, which have positioned CEO David Ellison as the ultimate winner.
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New York Times Sued by Shareholders Over Anti-Israel Bias
The Florida Retirement System Trust Fund demands documents related to how the publication handles coverage of the Israel-Hamas war.
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Paramount-Warner Bros. Settlement to Be Considered at Thursday Court Hearing
If the court approves the deal, Paramount will be one step closer to creating Hollywood's next media and entertainment colossus.
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Top Hollywood Publicist Alleged to Have Hid Evidence About Role In Celebrity Smear Sites
In new court filings, Melissa Nathan is accused of committing perjury about her link to websites that have lodged anonymous complaints against prominent individuals and companies. Nathan has denied involvement.
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Why California Was Willing to Cave to Paramount
A court hearing offered insight into the states' decision to settle the case while bringing to the forefront some of the deal's shortcomings, which have positioned CEO David Ellison as the ultimate winner.
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New York Times Sued by Shareholders Over Anti-Israel Bias
The Florida Retirement System Trust Fund demands documents related to how the publication handles coverage of the Israel-Hamas war.
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Paramount-Warner Bros. Settlement to Be Considered at Thursday Court Hearing
If the court approves the deal, Paramount will be one step closer to creating Hollywood's next media and entertainment colossus.
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California Vowed to Stop Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger. Why Did It Fold?
Political pressure, a dice roll of an antitrust trial and competing factions within the alliance of states and the Writers Guild of America all played a part in the states' decision to settle.
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There’s a Deal: Paramount, 12 States to Settle Warner Bros. Fight
The fine-print of the agreement is expected to be announced later Monday.
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CNN, MS NOW and Politico Sue White House for Revoking Press Credentials: “Patently Unconstitutional”
President Trump declared that the three news outlets would be persona non grata last Friday.
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Paramount and California AG Reportedly Closing in on a Settlement
Per the Wall Street Journal, the two sides are in “advanced talks” to resolve the case. A spokesperson for California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office said the discussions are “confidential.”
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Nick Reiner Pushes for Release of Trust Money to Fund Criminal Trial in New Court Filings
He's suing his trust's fiduciary, who previously served as Britney Spears' conservator after her father was removed from the role.
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Did OpenAI Pull Off the Biggest IP Heist of All-Time?
Newly unsealed court documents show Microsoft and OpenAI executives grappling with whether their AI systems were built on content stolen from publishers.
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UMG, Sony Music File Second Lawsuit Against Suno Over AI Music Generator’s New Model
The suit comes weeks after Suno first launched v6, its first model to be trained on licensed music after carving out partnerships with Warner Music Group, BMG and Believe.
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FCC Signs Off on Middle East Investment in Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal
The greenlight is aimed at ensuring that foreign investors can own a substantial share of Paramount without controlling the company.
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Rob Bonta on Paramount’s Threat to Leave California: “They Own It. It Lies at Their Feet”
The California AG spoke on a panel at The Atlantic Festival Thursday, where he addressed the current status of the Paramount antitrust suit.
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Ex-‘Shrinking’ Assistant Director Sues Warner Bros. TV for Wage Theft and Sexual Harassment
Mindy McKoin accuses the production of tampering with time cards and the executive producer of sexual misconduct at a wrap party in 2024.
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It’s a Date: Paramount, California AG and Writers Guild Agree on Meeting for Settlement Talks
The Oct. 14 talks will be the first time the two sides formally sit down to discuss a resolution to the case.
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Justice Department Sides With Paramount on Demand That States Post $1.88 Billion Bond
The government stressed that it concluded in its investigation that the merger won’t undermine competition.
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