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Oliver Darcy
Oliver DarcyOliver Darcy is the founder of Status.
The Buzz About Belloni

The Buzz About Belloni

Matt Belloni’s voice reverberates through Hollywood’s power corridors—now so do whispers about his future at Puck.

May 15, 2025
Don Jr.’s Axel to Grind

Don Jr.’s Axel to Grind

An unflattering story about Donald Trump Jr. triggered a White House assault on Business Insider and parent company Axel Springer—and signaled just how far Trumpworld is willing to go to silence critical coverage.

May 15, 2025
CNN's Streaming Sequel

CNN's Streaming Sequel

CNN is rebooting its streaming ambitions with a new standalone service—a high-stakes bid to turn its massive digital reach into a sustainable business and outrun the ghost of CNN+.

May 14, 2025
The Grounded Press

The Grounded Press

As Donald Trump departed for a high-stakes Middle East trip, Sean Hannity was welcomed aboard Air Force One—though not everyone got an invite.

May 13, 2025
The Goli Standard

The Goli Standard

POLITICO boss Goli Sheikholeslami opens up about battling misinformation, expanding Playbook, and navigating Donald Trump's second term.

May 11, 2025
Emma's Beat Retreat

Emma's Beat Retreat

At The Wall Street Journal, Editor-In-Chief Emma Tucker blew up the tech team to move away from beat reporting—now sources tell Status she’s doing a quiet 180 as morale on the team hits a nadir.

May 9, 2025
A Whole New World

A Whole New World

Disney’s next mega-park in Abu Dhabi comes with a surprising financial twist—and Status has learned exclusive details about the deal that the company has kept under wraps, until now.

May 7, 2025
The Daily Dot's Doom

The Daily Dot's Doom

After a sharp and abrupt traffic collapse, The Daily Dot was forced to lay off much of its staff—and it may be a preview of the tough road ahead for digital publishers.

May 7, 2025
A Reel Trade War

A Reel Trade War

With a single Truth Social post, Donald Trump has plunged Hollywood into chaos, as studios seek clarity on his declaration that a “100% tariff” will be applied to films made “in foreign lands.”

May 6, 2025
Tina Tells All

Tina Tells All

In a conversation with Status, Tina Brown sounded the alarm on a “republic of lies” and named the media leaders rising to meet the moment—and those falling flat.

May 4, 2025
Loomered in the West Wing

Loomered in the West Wing

After a string of attacks on X and a surprise Oval Office appearance, Laura Loomer is claiming credit for removing Donald Trump’s top national security aide—a reminder that in today’s MAGAverse, those on the fringe are calling the shots.

May 2, 2025
Murdoch’s Smartmatic Secrets

Murdoch’s Smartmatic Secrets

Fox News and Smartmatic both asked a judge on Wednesday to rule in their favor in the $2.7 billion defamation case—but what’s missing from the recent filings could prove far more damaging for Rupert Murdoch.

May 1, 2025
100 Days of Hell

100 Days of Hell

Donald Trump’s first 100 days have shaken the media world—so we asked top industry executives to share their unfiltered, anonymous takes on the political pressure and economic fallout.

Apr 30, 2025
Lizza and the Lawyers

Lizza and the Lawyers

Ryan Lizza’s exit from POLITICO has exploded into a messy divorce—with free speech, newsroom politics, and non-disparagement clauses all colliding.

Apr 29, 2025
Catching Up with Cramer

Catching Up with Cramer

As “Mad Money” turns 20, Jim Cramer opens up about the lessons he’s learned, the shifts he sees coming, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.

Apr 28, 2025
Power, Press, and Purpose

Power, Press, and Purpose

Amid the buzz of WHCD weekend, Status brought the media world together for a powerful night of celebration—and a fierce defense of the First Amendment.

Apr 26, 2025
Dinner With Daniels

Dinner With Daniels

As the White House Correspondents’ Dinner nears, Eugene Daniels spoke to Status about the pressures facing the press—and the organization fighting to protect it.

Apr 24, 2025
The Shaming of Shari

The Shaming of Shari

The public shaming of Shari Redstone has been swift and scathing—but inside CBS News, the fury is even more pronounced, as staffers blame her for undermining the crown jewel of American TV journalism.

Apr 24, 2025
Inside the '60 Minutes' Storm

Inside the '60 Minutes' Storm

Status obtained the audio of Tuesday’s stunning “60 Minutes” meeting where Bill Owens, fighting back tears, said he’s become “the corporation’s problem”—and made it clear he wasn’t leaving by choice.

Apr 22, 2025
A Wolff in Zaslav’s Den

A Wolff in Zaslav’s Den

Just a week after profiling David Zaslav and the media veterans the Warner Bros. Discovery chief Zoom-lunches with, Michael Wolff ran into them face-to-face—purely by chance.

Apr 22, 2025
Introducing the Status Shop

Introducing the Status Shop

We have a special announcement: Status is launching a limited-edition First Amendment tee—and opening our very own store.

Apr 21, 2025
The Post's Quiet Boast

The Post's Quiet Boast

After months of internal turmoil, The Washington Post quietly hit an impressive milestone this week—one that offered a rare reason to celebrate.

Apr 18, 2025
The Deep End of the Pool

The Deep End of the Pool

Donald Trump is replacing reporters with MAGA mouthpieces—will the rest of the press corps do anything about it?

Apr 17, 2025
CNN's Chain of Command

CNN's Chain of Command

CNN’s latest editorial reshuffle—just weeks after the last—has staffers dizzy, as the network tries to find its digital footing with a layered org chart.

Apr 16, 2025
Skydancing With Trump

Skydancing With Trump

Donald Trump escalated his attacks on CBS News in a Sunday night tirade. But it’s what prospective new owner David Ellison was doing 24 hours beforehand that’s also left the newsroom on edge.

Apr 15, 2025
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