Ellison’s Fast and Furious Takeover
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Ellison’s Fast and Furious Takeover

Paramount is hoping to close its deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery much sooner than the company has publicly stated, Status has learned.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
May 19, 2026
Hitting the Brakes on Carr
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Hitting the Brakes on Carr

In an interview with Status, the FCC chairman assailed his critics and defended his actions against Disney after a legal watchdog asked authorities to investigate him for having “violated his ethical obligations” as an attorney.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
May 18, 2026
Tony’s Trouble in Taipei
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Tony’s Trouble in Taipei

After failing to secure a visa to broadcast from Beijing, Tony Dokoupil was also forced out of his backup location in Taiwan, Status has learned, adding to an embarrassing series of events for the Bari Weiss-led network.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
May 14, 2026
Döpfner’s MAGA Dance
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Döpfner’s MAGA Dance

The Axel Springer chief has been quietly pursuing closer ties to Donald Trump through a series of off-the-record efforts, including a planned Washington dinner and a trek to the Middle East, Status has learned.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
May 12, 2026
The Major Trouble at '60'
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The Major Trouble at '60'

Bari Weiss’ decision to hand another high-profile “60 Minutes” interview to Major Garrett—who is not a correspondent on the show—prompted backlash inside the newsmagazine, Status has learned.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
May 11, 2026
Paramount’s Paper Trail
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Paramount’s Paper Trail

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.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
May 7, 2026
Murdoch’s Vox Vision
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Murdoch’s Vox Vision

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.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
May 5, 2026
Hitting the Substack Ceiling
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Hitting the Substack Ceiling

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.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
May 4, 2026
The WHCD Do-Over Dilemma
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The WHCD Do-Over Dilemma

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.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Apr 30, 2026
CBS’ Ratings Calamity
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CBS’ Ratings Calamity

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.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Apr 28, 2026
Bari’s London Calling
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Bari’s London Calling

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.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Apr 27, 2026
Shooting Shatters WHCD
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Shooting Shatters WHCD

The annual black-tie affair was thrown into chaos when a shooter attempted to storm into the ballroom where Donald Trump and administration officials gathered with journalists for a celebration of the First Amendment.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Apr 26, 2026
MacFarlane Gets Candid
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MacFarlane Gets Candid

The former CBS News Justice correspondent joined Power Lines for a wide-ranging and blunt discussion on Donald Trump’s WHCD invite, legacy newsrooms platforming lies, and more.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Apr 23, 2026
Trump Spills on 'Squawk’
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Trump Spills on 'Squawk’

Appearing on CNBC, Donald Trump pulled back the curtain on how his "Squawk Box" interview came together—revealing more than the network likely wanted and raising questions about its booking process.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Apr 21, 2026
Carr’s Drive-Thru Dinner
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Carr’s Drive-Thru Dinner

Donald Trump’s FCC chair Brendan Carr is set to attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Status has learned, where he will mingle with journalists and news executives at an event ostensibly about celebrating the First Amendment.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Apr 20, 2026
Ellison’s Hill Hide and Seek
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Ellison’s Hill Hide and Seek

Cory Booker has renewed his invitation for David Ellison to appear before Congress, the senator told Status—this time asking the Paramount boss to appear when he is in town “honoring” the Trump White House.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Apr 16, 2026
Mediaite’s Reporting Mess
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Mediaite’s Reporting Mess

Mediaite has suspended its founding editor after Status uncovered the outlet had fabricated quotes and committed other egregious errors, raising serious questions about its reporting.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Apr 14, 2026
Stars Align to Stop Ellison
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Stars Align to Stop Ellison

More than 1,000 Hollywood A-listers and industry professionals signed a letter opposing Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery—an effort that quickly snowballed behind the scenes, Status has learned.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Apr 13, 2026
CNN’s Heir Apparent
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CNN’s Heir Apparent

In a little-noticed move, CNN boss Mark Thompson elevated Alex MacCallum to COO—quietly signaling his preferred succession plan at the network, Status has learned. The move is likely unwelcome news for others at CNN jockeying for the top position.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Apr 9, 2026
‘60 Minutes’ to Midnight
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‘60 Minutes’ to Midnight

As the future of the CBS News program’s top producer hangs in the balance, Bari Weiss has also privately raised The Free Press during discussions about the show, Status has learned.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Apr 7, 2026
POLITICO's New Playbook
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POLITICO's New Playbook

The Rosslyn-based outlet is preparing yet another Playbook shakeup, Status has learned, removing author Jack Blanchard from the helm and handing incoming top editor Jonathan Greenberger a major decision at the start of his tenure.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Apr 6, 2026
Shell Shocked
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Shell Shocked

Less than a year into the job as Paramount president, Jeff Shell is negotiating his exit after being accused of leaking, Status has learned—creating a fresh headache for David Ellison.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Apr 2, 2026
Bari's ‘60’ Blow Up Plan
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Bari's ‘60’ Blow Up Plan

Earlier this year, Bari Weiss was talked out of making changes to "60 Minutes" midseason, Status has learned—but with the summer break approaching, her eyes are now trained squarely on the famed newsmagazine.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Mar 31, 2026
The White House Picture Police
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The White House Picture Police

Of the many images captured months ago during a Thanksgiving briefing, one of Karoline Leavitt incensed the White House, resulting in a remarkable chain of events that led to its removal from the photo wires, Status has learned.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Mar 30, 2026
Business Insider’s Subscriber Spiral
Oliver

Business Insider’s Subscriber Spiral

Internal figures obtained by Status show that the digital publication’s subscription business is not only failing to grow, but contracting at a jarring rate—raising questions about the company’s trajectory.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Mar 26, 2026
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