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ABC Calls FCC Equal Time Investigation Into ‘The View’ “Unprecedented,” Will “Chill” Free Speech
The investigation "threatens to limit news coverage of political candidates and chill core First Amendment-protected speech for years and potentially decades to come," ABC says.
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Movies
Blake Lively Looks for an Edge in ‘It Ends With Us’ Deal Amid Questions Around Sky-High Legal Bills
The actress is looking for millions of dollars from Justin Baldoni, who may also be on the hook to pay her legal fees, after the court last year dismissed his defamation lawsuit.
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Business
New York Times Sued by U.S. Agency Over Alleged Discrimination Against White Male Employee
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission brought a reverse discrimination complaint against the new organization targeting its diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
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Warner Bros. Reaches $57 Million Deal With Village Roadshow Over ‘Matrix Resurrections’ Legal Battle
The studio was owed more than $125 million after an arbitrator found that the financier breached the co-ownership and distribution agreements. The judgment was among the reasons why Village Roadshow was forced into bankruptcy.
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ABC Calls FCC Equal Time Investigation Into ‘The View’ “Unprecedented,” Will “Chill” Free Speech
The investigation "threatens to limit news coverage of political candidates and chill core First Amendment-protected speech for years and potentially decades to come," ABC says.
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Blake Lively Looks for an Edge in ‘It Ends With Us’ Deal Amid Questions Around Sky-High Legal Bills
The actress is looking for millions of dollars from Justin Baldoni, who may also be on the hook to pay her legal fees, after the court last year dismissed his defamation lawsuit.
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New York Times Sued by U.S. Agency Over Alleged Discrimination Against White Male Employee
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission brought a reverse discrimination complaint against the new organization targeting its diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
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It Finally Ends: Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Settle Lawsuit Ahead of Trial
The deal comes with jury selection scheduled to start later this month.
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Congressman Asks FCC to Deny Paramount’s Request for Approval on Foreign Ownership (Exclusive)
Sam Liccardo (D-CA) wants the FCC to deny Paramount's request that would allow Middle East funds and other foreign investors to acquire nearly half of it equity.
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Paramount Sued by Subscribers Over Warner Bros., Skydance Deals
The lawsuit looks to block the merger, arguing it will lead to higher prices, reduced choice and fewer productions in violation of antitrust laws.
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FCC Chairman Says ABC License Move “Unrelated” to Jimmy Kimmel: “They Were Playing Rope a Dope”
Carr said at an FCC meeting that the investigation is connected to Disney's DEI practices, though commissioner Gomez told reporters Thursday that she believes it is a pretext.
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Howard Stern Moves to Dismiss Ex-Assistant’s Lawsuit, Calling Accusations a “Shakedown”
The SiriusXM host cites evidence indicating that Leslie Kuhn knowingly signed the confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements at the center of the dispute.
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Disney “Confident” As FCC Launches Early Review of Broadcast TV Licenses
The review comes in the wake of President Trump calling for late night host Jimmy Kimmel to be fired, though it appears tied to Disney's DEI practices, not his show.
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Taylor Swift Is Filing for Trademarks to Combat AI Misuse. Will It Work?
The singer can hypothetically challenge AI fakes in court pointing to her trademarks, which appear to be emerging as an avenue to protect celebrities' voices and likenesses.
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Justin Baldoni’s Attorney Linked to Smear Against Opposing Counsel in Another Case
Prominent Hollywood litigator Bryan Freedman, now a defendant in a defamation case, is alleged of being connected to anonymous online attacks.
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MrBeast’s Company Sued by Former Executive Over Alleged Sexual Harassment
Lorrayne Mavromatis alleges female employees were subject to comments about their appearance from company leaders. Beast Industries has denied the claims.
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Diddy’s $100 Million Lawsuit Against NBCUniversal Over ‘Bad Boy’ Doc Dismissed By Judge
New York Supreme Court Judge Phaedra F. Perry-Bond ruled that the case brought by the hip-hop icon should be dismissed because it lacked merit.
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Behind Neon’s Slow Burn Legal Battle That May Lay Bare Hollywood Accounting Practices
How a buzzy doc that was positioned for an awards run instead became a cautionary tale of bills piling up, bad decisions, antagonism — and millions in legal fees charged to the production.
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Live Nation Loses Jury Trial to States In Monopoly Case
The ruling has major implications across the live music business, as a judge will now decide on remedies, which could include a breakup of Live Nation and Ticketmaster.
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