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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

Apr 2, 2026

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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

Mar 31, 2026

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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

Mar 30, 2026

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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

Mar 26, 2026

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Weiss’ Ratings Wipeout

Six months into Bari Weiss’ overhaul of CBS News, new ratings data obtained by Status shows its flagship programs are shedding viewers at an alarming rate, collapsing to historic lows and accelerating the network’s decline.

Oliver Darcy

Mar 24, 2026

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CNN’s Staff Surgery

As anxious staffers await David Ellison’s arrival, CNN is also preparing to cut employees this week as part of Mark Thompson’s digital overhaul, Status has learned.

Oliver Darcy

Mar 23, 2026

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CBS’ Judgment Day

Staffers at CBS News tell Status they are “on edge like crazy” as the newsroom readies itself for mass layoffs overseen by Bari Weiss that will reshape the storied outlet around her vision for it.

Oliver Darcy

Mar 19, 2026

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MS NOW’s Midday Makeover

Over the last several months, MS NOW boss Rebecca Kutler has been quietly working to revamp the network’s dayside lineup—and now, Status has learned some key details of the plan.

Oliver Darcy

Mar 17, 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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CNN Braces for Ellison's Control

With David Ellison poised to take control of Warner Bros. Discovery, a chill has settled over CNN as staffers fear for the future. "The panic at CNN right now is off the charts," an insider tells Status.

Oliver Darcy

Feb 26, 2026

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Weiss’ Recruiting Woes

As Bari Weiss works to put her stamp on CBS News, her aggressive recruiting push is running up against a difficult reality: top talent keeps turning her down.

Oliver Darcy

Feb 24, 2026

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The Colbert Aftershock

A week after Stephen Colbert’s on-air claim of censorship, the fallout has moved from late-night television to Capitol Hill, where Status has learned Democrats are demanding answers from Paramount and the FCC.

Oliver Darcy

Feb 23, 2026

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Bari's Nod to Norah

With Anderson Cooper opting to walk away from an expanded role at “60 Minutes,” Bari Weiss is now eyeing a different anchor for a bigger presence on the storied broadcast.

Oliver Darcy

Feb 19, 2026

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Colbert’s CBS Confrontation

After CBS denied Stephen Colbert’s claim that he was barred from interviewing a Texas Democrat over FCC rules, Status has learned “The Late Show” comedian was set to deliver a “fiery” response to viewers.

Oliver Darcy

Feb 17, 2026

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Cooper’s Final Minutes

While Anderson Cooper cited the desire to spend more time with family as he announced his exit from “60 Minutes,” Status has learned that deeper issues at the Bari Weiss-led network played a role in his stunning departure.

Oliver Darcy

Feb 16, 2026

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The Coming CBS News Cuts

As CBS News staff quietly brace for another round of layoffs, Status has learned key new details about the cuts executives are planning behind the scenes.

Oliver Darcy

Feb 12, 2026

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When Bezos Questioned His Will

Before The Washington Post slashed a third of its newsroom, Jeff Bezos rejected Will Lewis’ initial layoff plan in a previously unreported meeting, Status has learned. Meanwhile, a Bezos confidante has re-emerged behind the scenes.

Oliver Darcy

Feb 10, 2026

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The WSJ’s Features Fracas

Emma Tucker’s latest overhaul of the newspaper has handed significant power to an editor who, current and former staffers tell Status, fostered a fraught workplace environment as she sought to modernize the section.

Oliver Darcy

Feb 9, 2026

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MS NOW’s Crooked Play

MS NOW’s push into video podcasts is accelerating, with the progressive network now in advanced discussions to license popular digital shows for air from Crooked Media and others, Status has learned.

Oliver Darcy

Feb 5, 2026

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The Weiss Way or the Highway

As speculation swirls over whether CBS News will take any action after new health contributor Peter Attia was ensnared in the Epstein Files, Status has learned what Bari Weiss’s silence actually signals—and what it says about her leadership.

Oliver Darcy

Feb 3, 2026

Shell Shocked

Bari's ‘60’ Blow Up Plan

The White House Picture Police

Business Insider’s Subscriber Spiral

Weiss’ Ratings Wipeout

CNN’s Staff Surgery

CBS’ Judgment Day

MS NOW’s Midday Makeover

King’s Morning Reign

Ellison’s Foreign Funding Furor

MacFarlane's CBS Verdict

Ellison’s CNN Platitudes

Bari’s Steele Attempt

CNN’s Cosplaying Correspondent

CNN Braces for Ellison's Control

Weiss’ Recruiting Woes

The Colbert Aftershock

Bari's Nod to Norah

Colbert’s CBS Confrontation

Cooper’s Final Minutes

The Coming CBS News Cuts

When Bezos Questioned His Will

The WSJ’s Features Fracas

MS NOW’s Crooked Play

The Weiss Way or the Highway

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