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HBO’s Next Cliffhanger David Ellison’s plan to combine HBO and Paramount+ have clouded Casey Bloys’ future, and serves as a microcosm of the challenges associated with laying one studio on top of another.

Sources tell @brianlowry.bsky.social that there is "no way" that HBO chief Casey Bloys will report to Paramount streaming boss Cindy Holland.

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The latest episode of Power Lines is out.

In this week’s episode, we report on what CNN staffers are privately saying about Scott Jennings. We also get into WHCA blowback over Trump’s dinner invite and Bari Weiss’ plans for “CBS Mornings.”

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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.

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.

Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/david-elli...

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.

After nearly a week of being mum about it, David Ellison *finally* commented on CNN's future under Paramount—but he offered little more than empty platitudes and dodged the larger questions that loom over the network.

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New: Tucker Carlson responds to Donald Trump, after the president says that he has "lost his way" and is "not MAGA."

"There are times I get annoyed with Trump, right now definitely included," Carlson tells @status.news, "but I’ll always love him no matter what he says about me."

Trump's Troubling RSVP While the WHCA publicly welcomed Trump’s decision to attend this year’s dinner, inside the organization, correspondents reacted with a mix of curiosity and dread—with several telling Status the conces...

While the WHCA publicly welcomed Trump’s decision to attend this year’s dinner, inside the organization, correspondents reacted with a mix of curiosity and dread—with several telling Status it made the press corps look “pathetic and weak.”

Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/donald-tru...

Trump's Troubling RSVP While the WHCA publicly welcomed Trump’s decision to attend this year’s dinner, inside the organization, correspondents reacted with a mix of curiosity and dread—with several telling Status the conces...

Trump’s decision to attend this year’s White House Correspondents' Dinner is not going over well with WH reporters—several tell @status.news they fear he will use the event to “bash the press to our faces,” or “take a victory lap."

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In which @nataliekorach.bsky.social outlines the actions of the man the White House Correspondents Association has chosen to honor this year. www.status.news/p/donald-tru...

Ben Shapiro unloads on “evil” Candace Owens—though he seems to mostly be outraged because she’s now targeting conservatives.

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Status Scoop: Former “GMA” host Josh Elliott has eyed as a possible new host on “CBS Mornings.” I’m told in the coming weeks, several special guests will be rotating on the show, and Josh will likely be one of those people.

Meanwhile, CNN rages at a journalism problem it created. Goes by the name of Jennings.,@status.news reports.

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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.

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.

Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/bari-weiss...

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.

CBS News boss Bari Weiss floated tapping ex ESPN host-turned-Trump diehard Sage Steele for the network's morning show. And Bari also has her eyes on another TV conservative.

Details in @status.news www.status.news/p/bari-weiss...

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.

Scoop: As CBS News works to reengineer its morning show, Bari Weiss expressed interest in former ESPN anchor turned Donald Trump supporter Sage Steele.

Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/bari-weiss...

How toxic is Scott Jennings inside CNN? @status.news has learned some producers are giving on-air talent a heads-up when he is scheduled to appear on shows, quietly offering them the option to preemptively excuse themselves rather than appear alongside him.

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.

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.

Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/scott-jenn...

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.

Scott Jennings peddled an absurd Trump talking point on Iran to the masses over the weekend.

Then the actual journalists at CNN did reporting that undercut the claim.

The episode has led to some drama behind the scenes, @status.news has learned.

Details: www.status.news/p/scott-jenn...

The Trouble Covering Tehran As U.S. and Israeli forces launch deadly strikes on Iran, the inherent challenges of covering the country are exacerbated by recent newsroom cuts, social media distortion, and a White House prone to t...

As U.S. and Israeli forces launch deadly strikes on Iran, the inherent challenges of covering the country are exacerbated by recent newsroom cuts, social media distortion, and a White House prone to telling lies.

Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/iran-war-m...

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Will anyone at CNN take a principled stand as David Ellison reshapes the network to be more MAGA friendly?

Or will everyone just go along with the new direction?

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MAGA’s Midnight War After years of branding Donald Trump as the anti-war “peace president,” much of MAGA Media erupted in cheers as he launched an unauthorized war on Iran—though not everyone is happy.

After years of branding Donald Trump as the anti-war “peace president,” much of MAGA Media erupted in cheers as he launched an unauthorized war on Iran—though not everyone is happy.

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MAGA’s Midnight War After years of branding Donald Trump as the anti-war “peace president,” much of MAGA Media erupted in cheers as he launched an unauthorized war on Iran—though not everyone is happy.

Trump's assault on Iran comes after many of his loudest allies in MAGA Media were openly agitating for military action. "Time is up!" Mark Levin declared alongside Sean Hannity on Fox just hours before airstrikes were launched.

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David Ellison is going to push CNN into more MAGA-friendly waters—just like he has with CBS News.

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This does not happen in a well-functioning democracy.

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Something that's being overlooked: The Saudi government—yes, the same gov't that butchered a Washington Post journalist a few years ago—is set to be a part owner of CNN.

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🎤 @oliverdarcy.bsky.social and I discussed David Ellison’s stunning takeover of Warner Bros. and what it will mean for CNN. Check it out >>