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Two press freedom groups that hold Paramount shares are demanding internal records over concerns the Ellisons have agreed to compromise the editorial integrity of CNN to secure approval for the Warners deal, Status has learned.

Axel Springer chief Mathias Döpfner has not-so-subtly pushed the German publishing giant in a rightward direction, alarming some staffers who fear the shift could undermine their editorial independence.

James Murdoch is in advanced talks to purchase Vox Media's podcasting network and New York Magazine—but that's not all, Status has learned. Inside the deal that would give Rupert’s youngest son a media empire of his own.

In the wake of The Ankler’s exit from Substack, Status has learned that other top publishers have privately expressed frustration with the platform and weighed possible departures, raising questions about the company’s ability to retrain its most prominent creators.

Rupert Murdoch’s network, having learned its lesson in 2020, is unshakably sticking with Trump while other major MAGA Media voices have broken with him over the Iran war.

Jennings’ profanity-laced blowup raises new questions about how much belligerent behavior CNN management is willing to tolerate from its most prominent pro-Trump commentator.

Between Trump’s attacks on Jimmy Kimmel and “The Bachelorette,” Disney’s new chief has faced a tumultuous start. But insiders tell Status he remains focused—and has learned from past controversies.

The WHCA has been quietly meeting this week to plot its next move after the shooting upended the annual dinner—and despite industry skepticism, Status has learned that a do-over event is still very much on the table.

A forthcoming unscripted Netflix series featuring the star podcaster’s former talent-turned-nemesis Alix Earle could pose major headaches for Unwell Network, Status has learned.

New Nielsen data obtained by Status shows Tony Dokoupil’s “Evening News” sinking to historic lows, with veteran TV news executives casting the network as a “sinking ship” and blaming its woes on Bari Weiss.

A major shakeup at CBS News’ London bureau comes after months of behind-the-scenes friction with Bari Weiss, Status has learned—raising serious questions about the future of the network’s international reporting.

As Washington reels from the attempted attack on the WHCD, serious questions remain about whether the event will be rescheduled at Trump’s request, with security top of mind.