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Paramount acquires The Free Press in media shake-up

In a surprising media industry development, Paramount Global has acquired Bari Weiss's media startup The Free Press, signalling a major shift in digital media strategy and free speech advocacy.

CBS News drops Bari Weiss after free speech row

Controversial journalist Bari Weiss has been dropped by CBS News following her public criticism of the network's coverage, sparking a fierce debate about media freedom and corporate censorship.

Landman Season 2 Trailer: Billy Bob Thornton Returns

Paramount+ unleashes the thrilling first trailer for Landman Season 2, revealing higher stakes, dangerous new alliances, and Billy Bob Thornton's triumphant return as oil crisis negotiator Tommy Norris.

CMA Launches Probe into Nationwide-Virgin Money Merger

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has initiated a formal 'phase 1' investigation into the proposed £2.9 billion acquisition of Virgin Money by Nationwide Building Society, scrutinising potential impacts on consumer choice and competition.

South Park's Remarkable $900M Streaming Revival

Exclusive insight into how South Park defied the odds, evolving from a crude cartoon into a billion-dollar global phenomenon and reclaiming its crown as must-watch television through groundbreaking streaming deals and unparalleled cultural relevance.

Yellowstone & Tulsa King Season 4 Delayed Until 2025

Paramount confirms significant delays for Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 and Tulsa King Season 4. Get the latest on Kevin Costner's exit, production halts, and the future of both blockbuster series.

CBS News staff fear right-wing shift in $8bn Paramount deal

Exclusive: Internal revolt at CBS News as Shari Redstone's deal with Skydance's David Ellison and potential influence from Bari Weiss's 'The Free Press' sparks fears of a dramatic rightward turn in the network's editorial stance.

Kent and Greenwich Universities announce historic merger

The University of Kent and the University of Greenwich are set to merge in a landmark deal, forming a powerful new higher education institution to rival the UK's elite. The move aims to enhance research, teaching, and regional economic impact.

Kent and Greenwich Universities in Historic Merger Talks

Exclusive: The University of Kent and the University of Greenwich are in advanced discussions over a potential 'strategic partnership', a move that could reshape higher education in South East England. The talks, described as 'exploratory', could lead to

Anglo American Rejects £34bn BHP Takeover Bid

London-listed mining titan Anglo American has emphatically rejected a colossal £34 billion takeover proposal from Australian rival BHP, branding the bid 'highly unattractive' and opportunistic. The deal would have created a global mining behemoth.

Osborne's Robey Warshaw in shock Evercore takeover bid

Former Chancellor George Osborne's boutique investment bank, Robey Warshaw, is in advanced talks to acquire Wall Street giant Evercore in a monumental deal that would reshape the global financial advisory landscape and create a transatlantic powerhouse.

Kurt Russell in Talks to Join Yellowstone Amid Costner Exit Rumours

Exclusive reports suggest a major casting shake-up for the hit series Yellowstone, with Hollywood legend Kurt Russell in talks to join the cast, potentially filling the void left by Kevin Costner's rumoured exit. Ed Harris adds fuel to the fire with crypt

Demi Moore Returns in Landman Season Two Teaser

Hollywood icon Demi Moore returns as Cami in the highly anticipated second season of Landman. Get an exclusive first look at the new teaser trailer, released hot on the heels of the show's prestigious Emmy nomination for Outstanding Drama Series.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Announces First Musical Episode

Star Trek makes history with its first-ever musical episode in Strange New Worlds Season 2. Cast members Wilson Cruz and Celia Rose Gooding reveal the thrilling and daunting challenge of breaking into song aboard the USS Enterprise.

South Park: Satan Dumps Trump in New Special

The latest South Park special, 'The End of Obesity', features a hilarious and controversial subplot where Satan dumps Donald Trump, blaming him for ruining his reputation. The show continues its long tradition of political satire.

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