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Brian Steinberg / Variety:
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.
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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” …
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Deadline:
Nexstar and Sinclair, who said they'd preempt Kimmel, are lobbying the FCC over regulatory issues; Nexstar needs FCC approval for its $6.2B Tegna acquisition — Their announcements on Wednesday come amid the furor over host's comments about the suspect in Charlie Kirk's assassination …
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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.
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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.
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’
Financial Times:
CEO Meredith Kopit Levien says the NYT will “not be cowed” by Trump's $15B lawsuit, which she calls meritless, accusing him of enacting an “anti-press playbook” — Meredith Kopit Levien says newspaper will not back down after US president sues for $15bn
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Jesse Drucker / New York Times:
A top IRS official, Holly Paz, sues the agency, claiming officials unlawfully leaked her employment data to news outlets, including Fox News — Holly Paz was among officials scrutinizing tax shelters before she was placed on leave and Fox News reported she had been fired.
Murray Stassen / Music Business Worldwide:
Sources: BMG, a division of Bertelsmann, buys Jason Aldean's catalog along with 1,000 songs by 23 artists, in a deal worth $250M, its single largest acquisition — Big news today from BMG. — The company has acquired the recorded music catalog of Country music superstar Jason Aldean.
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 …
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. — • — • — •
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