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The Oscar Loses Its Voice

The Academy Awards paid tribute to Rob Reiner, but at a politically fraught moment closed a cautious awards season by steering clear of the outspokenness and activism that defined the director’s career.

Brian Lowry

Mar 16, 2026

POLITICO’s Precarious Perch

As Axel Springer searches for the publication’s next top editor, Status has learned executives may also be quietly weighing a business-side leadership shakeup as well.

Natalie Korach

Mar 15, 2026

The Snowflake Secretary

Pete Hegseth is waging war on the press—banning photographers, silencing reporters, and crying conspiracy over casualty counts—revealing him to be the thin-skinned snowflake he once decried as a Fox News host.

Jon Passantino

Mar 14, 2026

The Oscars Go to War

The attack on Iran brings heightened security and the backdrop of war to an Academy Awards ceremony already defined by tension and uncertainty throughout the industry.

Brian Lowry

Mar 13, 2026

Bezos’ Post Charm Offensive

After being MIA during sweeping layoffs at the paper, Jeff Bezos met with a small group of Washington Post staffers, where the discussion ranged from the paper’s future to the mogul’s role in “Melania.”

Natalie Korach

Mar 12, 2026

King’s Morning Reign

When CBS News announced Gayle King’s renewal last week, it offered few specifics about the deal. Status has since learned some of the key details.

Oliver Darcy

Mar 11, 2026

Ellison’s Foreign Funding Furor

While David Ellison is vowing to protect CNN’s independence as he prepares to take over Warner Bros. Discovery, Democratic senators are raising fresh concerns to Status about Paramount’s expected use of foreign money in the deal.

Oliver Darcy

Mar 10, 2026

MacFarlane's CBS Verdict

In his farewell memo, CBS News Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane made no mention about why he had had chosen to exit—but privately he had been more candid abut his frustrations, Status has learned.

Oliver Darcy

Mar 9, 2026

CBS’ Mamdani Mania

Under Bari Weiss’ leadership, CBS News staffers are increasingly worried the network’s editorial priorities are mirroring The Free Press, particularly in coverage of New York mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Natalie Korach

Mar 8, 2026

Nexstarving for Trump’s Approval

CNN staffers dismissed NewsNation’s latest promo attacking Kaitlan Collins as “pathetic”—but the episode showcased how Nexstar’s network is cozying up to MAGA as it seeks approval for a massive merger.

Jon Passantino

Mar 7, 2026

HBO’s Next Cliffhanger

David Ellison’s plan to combine HBO and Paramount+ have clouded Casey Bloys’ future, and serves as a microcosm of the challenges associated with laying one studio on top of another.

Brian Lowry

Mar 6, 2026

Ellison’s CNN Platitudes

David Ellison finally addressed CNN's future—but his rehearsed talking points offered few clues about what he’ll actually do with the news network.

Oliver Darcy

Mar 5, 2026

Trump's Troubling RSVP

While the WHCA publicly welcomed Trump’s decision to attend this year’s dinner, inside the organization, correspondents reacted with a mix of curiosity and dread—with several telling Status the concessions made the press corps look “pathetic and weak.”

Natalie Korach

Mar 4, 2026

Bari’s Steele Attempt

As CBS News plots the future of its morning show, Bari Weiss floated the idea of bringing former ESPN anchor turned Donald Trump supporter Sage Steele into the mix, Status has learned.

Oliver Darcy

Mar 3, 2026

CNN’s Cosplaying Correspondent

Scott Jennings pushed a dubious White House talking point on Iran to millions, only for CNN’s actual reporters to knock it down—an episode that drew blowback inside the network, Status has learned.

Oliver Darcy

Mar 2, 2026