CBS News Taps Steven Baker, Former ‘Nightline’ Producer, to Boost ‘Mornings,’ ‘Evening News’

Variety - Oct 2, 2026

CBS News is tapping another ABC News veteran to lend a hand with the ambitious task of trying to move its morning- and evening-news programs out of third place. Steven Baker, a former executive producer at ABC News’ “Nightline,” joined CBS News as a consultant earlier this week, according to two people familiar with the […]

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Series like Netflix’s “The Gentlemen,” “Black Doves,” and even Paramount+’s “MobLand” show that black comedies are having a moment on the small screen. Now, with “Kill Jackie,” starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, AMC+ is looking to get in on the action. Based on Nick Harkaway’s 2018 novel, “The Price You Pay,” and adapted to television by Conor […]

Canal+ Calls VAT Hike “A Direct Attack” On Its Operations In France As Guilds Protest Move

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Canal+ Calls VAT Hike “A Direct Attack” On Its Operations In France As Guilds Protest Move

Paris-based pay-TV giant Canal+ has hit back at the French government’s plan to double the VAT rate on TV subscriptions from 10% to 20% saying it could leave a potential €200M ($225M) hole in its finances. The planned hike was confirmed in a draft budget plan for 2027 presented by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on […]

Paramount-WBD Will Now Be Called Skydance, David Ellison Reveals

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Paramount-WBD Will Now Be Called Skydance, David Ellison Reveals

After the expected close of their merger, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will together be known as Skydance. CEO David Ellison revealed the new name Friday in a post on X. The $110 billion merger is projected to be finalized on Tuesday after a year-long pursuit by Ellison and a two-month delay caused by antitrust […]

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Shared Update on Ken Urker Romance Before Death

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Gypsy Rose Blanchard Shared Update on Ken Urker Romance Before Death

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Mark Thompson’s CNN Talks Raise the Stakes for Bari Weiss | Analysis

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Versant, Verizon Strike Multi-Year Distribution Deal

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Olivier Martinez Granted Temporary Restraining Order Against Ex Halle Berry After He Accused Her of Abusing Their Son

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Olivier Martinez Granted Temporary Restraining Order Against Ex Halle Berry After He Accused Her of Abusing Their Son

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