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Disney's ABC says it will take Jimmy Kimmel Live! off its schedule “indefinitely” after Nexstar said its ABC affiliates would pre-empt airings of the program  —  Disney's ABC said it would take Jimmy Kimmel's popular late-night show off its schedule “indefinitely” …
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Ted Johnson / Deadline:
President Trump applauded ABC's move to take Jimmy Kimmel's show off the air and urged NBC to do the same to Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers  —  Trump wrote on Truth Social, “Great News for America: The ratings challenged Jimmy Kimmel Show is CANCELLED.  Congratulations to ABC for finally having the courage to do what had to be done.
Sean James / Mediaite:
Brendan Carr says the FCC may need to pursue “remedies” against Jimmy Kimmel, if ABC doesn't discipline him, for implying Charlie Kirk's killer was a MAGA fan  —  FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened Disney, ABC, and Jimmy Kimmel over the comedian's “concerted effort to lie to the American people” …
Katie Kilkenny / The Hollywood Reporter:
A group of 60 Netflix Animation Studios workers requested voluntary union recognition from management as they seek to unionize the Animation Guild  —  The staffers are attempting to join the Animation Guild, which continues to organize aggressively inside the production space.
Mark Stenberg / Adweek:
The Atlantic Festival, being held in NYC, is expected to attract nearly 2,000 in-person attendees; events now comprise 25% of The Atlantic's commercial revenue  —  The Atlantic is doubling down on live journalism.  —  This week marks the first time the publisher has held its flagship event, The Atlantic Festival, in New York.
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Amanda Meade / The Guardian:
Australia's ABC is barred from a Trump press conference in the UK for “logistical reasons” after an ABC reporter questioned Trump about his business activity  —  Exclusive: London bureau of Australia's national broadcaster informed accreditation removed for ‘logistical reasons’
The News Minute:
India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting orders the takedown of 138 YouTube videos and 83 Instagram posts on Adani Enterprises, citing a court order  —  The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has warned digital publishers and commentators, including Ravish Kumar, Dhruv Rathee …
Jem Aswad / Variety:
Sony Music Group joins UMG, Warner Music, and Kobalt in signing a direct licensing agreement with Spotify, allowing for greater freedom to negotiate  —  Sony Music Group and Spotify have announced an extension and expansion of their global partnership that includes a new direct licensing arrangement for publishing in the U.S.
Emma Roth / The Verge:
Meta rolls out a Horizon TV hub for Quest headsets, with apps including Disney+ and ESPN, and partners with Universal and Blumhouse to let users watch 3D movies  —  Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN are also joining the roster of Quest streaming apps. … Meta is making it easier to stream movies and TV shows on your Quest headset.
Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority:
Samsung rolls out a software update to display promotions and ads on the Cover Screens of some Family Hub refrigerators in the US as part of a pilot program  —  Ads will be displayed on your Samsung smart fridge when the Cover Screen is idle on certain themes.  —  •  —  •  —  •
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Staff memos: Amazon MGM Studios Head of TV Vernon Sanders is stepping down; his longtime boss Jennifer Salke stepped down as Head of Amazon MGM Studios in March  —  After weeks of speculation, Vernon Sanders is leaving Amazon MGM Studios where he was Head of Global TV.
 
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Kurt Wagner / Bloomberg:
Sources: Meta is considering deep budget cuts to its metaverse efforts in 2026, potentially as high as 30% and most likely including layoffs as early as January

Kif Leswing / CNBC:
Apple says general counsel Kate Adams and policy chief Lisa Jackson will retire, and Jennifer Newstead, Meta's former chief legal officer, will replace Adams

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