Christa Robinson and Lance Frank will take on expanded roles for CBS’ division built around CBS News, local stations and syndicated programming, all put under the aegis of executive Wendy McMahon in August of last year.
Frank, who has been with CBS News since 2011, has been elevated to executive vice president, communications for CBS News & Stations and CBS Media Ventures, a new position. Frank will oversee projects tied to McMahon’s central team, including talent relations and events across the division. He will continue to oversee publicity for “60 Minutes,” and add “48 Hours” to his portfolio. Frank will report to Chris Ender, executive vice president of communications for CBS, along with McMahon.
Robinson, an industry veteran who has led communications for CNN Worldwide and Tribune Media, will continue as executive vice president, leading CBS News and Stations with an expanded role in the stations business. She will have oversight for national...
Frank, who has been with CBS News since 2011, has been elevated to executive vice president, communications for CBS News & Stations and CBS Media Ventures, a new position. Frank will oversee projects tied to McMahon’s central team, including talent relations and events across the division. He will continue to oversee publicity for “60 Minutes,” and add “48 Hours” to his portfolio. Frank will report to Chris Ender, executive vice president of communications for CBS, along with McMahon.
Robinson, an industry veteran who has led communications for CNN Worldwide and Tribune Media, will continue as executive vice president, leading CBS News and Stations with an expanded role in the stations business. She will have oversight for national...
- 1/19/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
A former producer on “60 Minutes” is suing CBS, CBS News and parent company Paramount Global for gender discrimination, claiming that she was wrongfully terminated from the newsmagazine program.
In a complaint obtained by Variety, which was filed on Tuesday in New York federal court, producer Alexandra Poolos says the network fired her after she was falsely accused of bullying an associate producer she supervised. Poolos indicates discrepancies in how her firing was handled by the company compared to several male producers and editors of “60 Minutes” who’ve allegedly been the subject of multiple sexual harassment complaints.
“Sexism and misogyny defined the workplace of CBS, including CBS News, over many years,” according to the complaint. Poolos cites sexual misconduct and harassment claims against former CBS chairman Leslie Moonves, ex-network anchor Charlie Rose and former “60 Minutes” executive producers Don Hewitt and Jeff Fager, as well as several other current producers on the program.
In a complaint obtained by Variety, which was filed on Tuesday in New York federal court, producer Alexandra Poolos says the network fired her after she was falsely accused of bullying an associate producer she supervised. Poolos indicates discrepancies in how her firing was handled by the company compared to several male producers and editors of “60 Minutes” who’ve allegedly been the subject of multiple sexual harassment complaints.
“Sexism and misogyny defined the workplace of CBS, including CBS News, over many years,” according to the complaint. Poolos cites sexual misconduct and harassment claims against former CBS chairman Leslie Moonves, ex-network anchor Charlie Rose and former “60 Minutes” executive producers Don Hewitt and Jeff Fager, as well as several other current producers on the program.
- 10/11/2023
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
A former 60 Minutes producer claims she was falsely fired from the long running newsmagazine show last year, and now she’s suing CBS, CBS News and parent company Paramount Global for discrimination – and naming a lot of names.
In a vast ranging complaint filed today in federal court in New York, Alexandra Poolos says she was axed from 60 Minutes in early 2022 after 10 award winning years because an allegedly untruthful and self-serving colleague accused her of being too aggressive in the workplace. Poolos and her Vladeck, Raskin & Clark P.C. lawyers assert she was stitched up due to the “sexism and misogyny that “defined” CBS News, and the network wanted to get rid of her for raising concerns about the behavior of others at the organization.
“CBS has a long history of shielding men from answering for their misconduct, including unlawful conduct,” the 46-page filing bluntly states, naming ex-ceo Les Moonves,...
In a vast ranging complaint filed today in federal court in New York, Alexandra Poolos says she was axed from 60 Minutes in early 2022 after 10 award winning years because an allegedly untruthful and self-serving colleague accused her of being too aggressive in the workplace. Poolos and her Vladeck, Raskin & Clark P.C. lawyers assert she was stitched up due to the “sexism and misogyny that “defined” CBS News, and the network wanted to get rid of her for raising concerns about the behavior of others at the organization.
“CBS has a long history of shielding men from answering for their misconduct, including unlawful conduct,” the 46-page filing bluntly states, naming ex-ceo Les Moonves,...
- 10/11/2023
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Former “60 minutes” producer Alexandra Poolos has filed a lawsuit against CBS claiming gender discrimination, retaliation and breach of contract.
According to the lawsuit, which was obtained by TheWrap, Poolos was fired in 2022 after she was accused of bullying an associate producer. She accuses CBS of mishandling her firing and states that “sexism and misogyny defined the workplace” dominated the network’s office culture.
The complaint reads: “Poolos is not aware of CBS firing male ’60 Minutes’ employees based on a single complaint from a subordinate about behavior that was not alleged to constitute unlawful discrimination or retaliation.”
“In contrast with its harsh treatment of Poolos, CBS has declined to take any meaningful disciplinary action in response to serious allegations of misconduct against male employees,” the complaint continues.
Poolos also cites numerous former and current CBS employees who have been accused of sexual misconduct and sexual harassment and claims the network...
According to the lawsuit, which was obtained by TheWrap, Poolos was fired in 2022 after she was accused of bullying an associate producer. She accuses CBS of mishandling her firing and states that “sexism and misogyny defined the workplace” dominated the network’s office culture.
The complaint reads: “Poolos is not aware of CBS firing male ’60 Minutes’ employees based on a single complaint from a subordinate about behavior that was not alleged to constitute unlawful discrimination or retaliation.”
“In contrast with its harsh treatment of Poolos, CBS has declined to take any meaningful disciplinary action in response to serious allegations of misconduct against male employees,” the complaint continues.
Poolos also cites numerous former and current CBS employees who have been accused of sexual misconduct and sexual harassment and claims the network...
- 10/11/2023
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
A producer on CBS’s 60 Minutes is suing the network for firing her after she was accused of harassment while turning a blind eye to “far more egregious misconduct” by male employees.
The producer, Alexandra Poolos, says in a gender discrimination lawsuit filed against CBS on Tuesday in New York federal court that the company terminated her in violation of civil rights laws after she was falsely accused of bullying an associate producer she supervised. She points to discrepancies in how her firing was handled opposed to several male producers and editors of the program who’ve allegedly been the subject of various complaints for sexual harassment.
According to the complaint, “sexism and misogyny defined the workplace” at the network. She cites sexual misconduct and harassment claims against former CBS chairman Leslie Moonves, ex-network anchor Charlie Rose and former 60 Minutes executive producer Don Hewitt, as well as several...
The producer, Alexandra Poolos, says in a gender discrimination lawsuit filed against CBS on Tuesday in New York federal court that the company terminated her in violation of civil rights laws after she was falsely accused of bullying an associate producer she supervised. She points to discrepancies in how her firing was handled opposed to several male producers and editors of the program who’ve allegedly been the subject of various complaints for sexual harassment.
According to the complaint, “sexism and misogyny defined the workplace” at the network. She cites sexual misconduct and harassment claims against former CBS chairman Leslie Moonves, ex-network anchor Charlie Rose and former 60 Minutes executive producer Don Hewitt, as well as several...
- 10/11/2023
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
John Lansing, the president and CEO of NPR, said on Tuesday that he is retiring at the end of the year.
The NPR board of directors will conduct a national search for his successor, and he will remain in his role “as necessary to ensure a smooth transition,” the network said.
In a note to staff, Lansing wrote, “We have been through a lot together over the past four years, and you have made me proud every day. During the pandemic, we were there when America needed us most, reporting truthful life-saving information when disinformation was rampant. And we were there when America went through an overdue racial reckoning.”
Lansing has been in the position since 2019, having previously served as CEO of United States Agency for Global Media and, before that, president of Scripps cable networks company.
During his tenure, Lansing led NPR through the pandemic and turbulent presidential election and aftermath,...
The NPR board of directors will conduct a national search for his successor, and he will remain in his role “as necessary to ensure a smooth transition,” the network said.
In a note to staff, Lansing wrote, “We have been through a lot together over the past four years, and you have made me proud every day. During the pandemic, we were there when America needed us most, reporting truthful life-saving information when disinformation was rampant. And we were there when America went through an overdue racial reckoning.”
Lansing has been in the position since 2019, having previously served as CEO of United States Agency for Global Media and, before that, president of Scripps cable networks company.
During his tenure, Lansing led NPR through the pandemic and turbulent presidential election and aftermath,...
- 9/5/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
The changes in CBS News leadership also include the return of a sole figure with the title of news division president.
Longtime network veteran Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews will become president, the network news division said Monday, and will have editorial oversight of all CBS News platforms. She most recently was executive vice president for newsgathering.
Her appointment comes amid a retooling of the leadership team, with Wendy McMahon taking on oversight of news, stations and syndication. McMahon previously shared duties with Neeraj Khemlani, who announced Sunday he was stepping down as president and co-head of CBS News and Stations. Ciprian-Matthews will report to McMahon.
Ciprian-Matthews will oversee all CBS News programs, bureaus, global newsgathering, streaming and digital editorial, as well as standards and practices, special events, politics, elections and surveys, social, the race and culture unit and CBS News Radio, the network said.
In a statement, McMahon said, “There is no...
Longtime network veteran Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews will become president, the network news division said Monday, and will have editorial oversight of all CBS News platforms. She most recently was executive vice president for newsgathering.
Her appointment comes amid a retooling of the leadership team, with Wendy McMahon taking on oversight of news, stations and syndication. McMahon previously shared duties with Neeraj Khemlani, who announced Sunday he was stepping down as president and co-head of CBS News and Stations. Ciprian-Matthews will report to McMahon.
Ciprian-Matthews will oversee all CBS News programs, bureaus, global newsgathering, streaming and digital editorial, as well as standards and practices, special events, politics, elections and surveys, social, the race and culture unit and CBS News Radio, the network said.
In a statement, McMahon said, “There is no...
- 8/14/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews will take direct oversight of CBS News, the latest move in a broader restructure of operations at Paramount Global’s CBS business.
Matthews, a CBS News veteran who once supervised the Washington bureau and had been put in charge of overall newsgathering, will now have top editorial oversight for CBS News across all platforms. She will oversee all CBS News programs, bureaus, global newsgathering, streaming and digital editorial, as well as standards and practices, special events, politics, elections and surveys, social, the race and culture unit and CBS News Radio.
She will report to Wendy McMahon, who was put in charge earlier Monday of CBS News, local stations and syndication efforts. CBS appears to be streamlining some of its businesses. Neeraj Khemlani, who had worked as a co-president alongside McMahon overseeing CBS News, on Sunday announced he would step down from his role to tackle a new content production deal.
Matthews, a CBS News veteran who once supervised the Washington bureau and had been put in charge of overall newsgathering, will now have top editorial oversight for CBS News across all platforms. She will oversee all CBS News programs, bureaus, global newsgathering, streaming and digital editorial, as well as standards and practices, special events, politics, elections and surveys, social, the race and culture unit and CBS News Radio.
She will report to Wendy McMahon, who was put in charge earlier Monday of CBS News, local stations and syndication efforts. CBS appears to be streamlining some of its businesses. Neeraj Khemlani, who had worked as a co-president alongside McMahon overseeing CBS News, on Sunday announced he would step down from his role to tackle a new content production deal.
- 8/14/2023
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Wendy McMahon is expanding her purview at CBS.
The co-head of CBS News and Stations will now oversee the news and stations divisions solo following the departure of Neeraj Khemlani. In addition, she will assume oversight of CBS Media Ventures, the network’s syndication arm.
Steve Locascio, the president of CBS Media Ventures, said Monday that he would be retiring after 34 years at the company. Khemlani is shifting to a production deal with CBS.
“At every turn since joining CBS, Wendy has used her unique skill set as an innovator, business operator and people leader to energize operations, support our best-in-class journalism and position CBS for its multiplatform future,” said CBS president and CEO George Cheeks in a statement. “She is a dynamic leader with clear vision who generates forward momentum in every business she touches. I’m excited for the future of CBS News, our local stations and our...
The co-head of CBS News and Stations will now oversee the news and stations divisions solo following the departure of Neeraj Khemlani. In addition, she will assume oversight of CBS Media Ventures, the network’s syndication arm.
Steve Locascio, the president of CBS Media Ventures, said Monday that he would be retiring after 34 years at the company. Khemlani is shifting to a production deal with CBS.
“At every turn since joining CBS, Wendy has used her unique skill set as an innovator, business operator and people leader to energize operations, support our best-in-class journalism and position CBS for its multiplatform future,” said CBS president and CEO George Cheeks in a statement. “She is a dynamic leader with clear vision who generates forward momentum in every business she touches. I’m excited for the future of CBS News, our local stations and our...
- 8/14/2023
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Wendy McMahon has been become the new president and CEO of CBS’ News and Stations and Media Ventures units.
In this newly created role and structure, McMahon will now lead all of CBS News’ broadcast and streaming operations, 27 local television stations in major U.S. markets, 14 local news streaming channels and Cmv’s first-run syndication programming, as well as its content licensing to television stations and the division’s national advertising sales business.
Programming under her expanded portfolio includes daily and weekly news broadcasts including “60 Minutes,” “Face the Nation,” “CBS Mornings,” “CBS Saturday Mornings,” “CBS News Sunday Morning,” “48 Hours” and “CBS Evening News With Norah O’Donnell” as well as first-run entertainment series including “Jeopardy!,” “Wheel of Fortune,” “Entertainment Tonight,” “Inside Edition,” and “The Drew Barrymore Show.” She will also oversee CBS Radio, CBS Newspath and CBS’ national and local streaming news services.
“At every turn since joining CBS,...
In this newly created role and structure, McMahon will now lead all of CBS News’ broadcast and streaming operations, 27 local television stations in major U.S. markets, 14 local news streaming channels and Cmv’s first-run syndication programming, as well as its content licensing to television stations and the division’s national advertising sales business.
Programming under her expanded portfolio includes daily and weekly news broadcasts including “60 Minutes,” “Face the Nation,” “CBS Mornings,” “CBS Saturday Mornings,” “CBS News Sunday Morning,” “48 Hours” and “CBS Evening News With Norah O’Donnell” as well as first-run entertainment series including “Jeopardy!,” “Wheel of Fortune,” “Entertainment Tonight,” “Inside Edition,” and “The Drew Barrymore Show.” She will also oversee CBS Radio, CBS Newspath and CBS’ national and local streaming news services.
“At every turn since joining CBS,...
- 8/14/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Wendy McMahon will take on sole duties leading CBS News and stations while adding oversight of the network’s domestic syndication business.
Her title will be president and CEO of CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures. The appointment follows the announcement on Sunday that Neeraj Khemlani would step down from CBS News leadership and take a production deal with the network. He and McMahon were named presidents and co-heads of CBS News and stations in 2021, following a two year run of Susan Zirinsky leading the news division.
The network said that in the new role, McMahon will now lead all of CBS News’ broadcast and streaming operations, 27 local television stations in major U.S. markets, 14 local news streaming channels and CBS Media Ventures first-run syndication programming. She also will oversee content licensing to television stations and the division’s national advertising sales business.
After Khemlani announced his departure in a memo to staffers,...
Her title will be president and CEO of CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures. The appointment follows the announcement on Sunday that Neeraj Khemlani would step down from CBS News leadership and take a production deal with the network. He and McMahon were named presidents and co-heads of CBS News and stations in 2021, following a two year run of Susan Zirinsky leading the news division.
The network said that in the new role, McMahon will now lead all of CBS News’ broadcast and streaming operations, 27 local television stations in major U.S. markets, 14 local news streaming channels and CBS Media Ventures first-run syndication programming. She also will oversee content licensing to television stations and the division’s national advertising sales business.
After Khemlani announced his departure in a memo to staffers,...
- 8/14/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Wendy McMahon has been elevated at CBS, placed in charge of the company’s CBS News, local stations and syndicated production, now all combined under her aegis.
McMahon takes sole oversight of programs ranging from “CBS Evening News” and “60 Minutes” to “Wheel of Fortune” and “The Drew Barrymore Show,” suggesting CBS and its parent Paramount Global see new opportunities to wring synergy from programming that has typically been managed separately.
“At every turn since joining CBS, Wendy has used her unique skill set as an innovator, business operator and people leader to energize operations, support our best-in-class journalism and position CBS for its multiplatform future,” said George Cheeks, CEO of CBS. “She is a dynamic leader with clear vision who generates forward momentum in every business she touches. I’m excited for the future of CBS News, our local stations and our valuable syndication franchises under her leadership.”
Other...
McMahon takes sole oversight of programs ranging from “CBS Evening News” and “60 Minutes” to “Wheel of Fortune” and “The Drew Barrymore Show,” suggesting CBS and its parent Paramount Global see new opportunities to wring synergy from programming that has typically been managed separately.
“At every turn since joining CBS, Wendy has used her unique skill set as an innovator, business operator and people leader to energize operations, support our best-in-class journalism and position CBS for its multiplatform future,” said George Cheeks, CEO of CBS. “She is a dynamic leader with clear vision who generates forward momentum in every business she touches. I’m excited for the future of CBS News, our local stations and our valuable syndication franchises under her leadership.”
Other...
- 8/14/2023
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Neeraj Khemlani, the president and co-head of CBS News and CBS Television Stations, is exiting his role at the company after two years.
Khemlani sent a note to CBS staff announcing his departure, sharing that he will be moving on to a new chapter with a multiyear, multiplatform first-look deal with CBS to develop content like documentaries, scripted series and books for Simon & Schuster. Simon & Schuster, like CBS, is part of Paramount Global, but the conglomerate agreed to sell the book publishing giant to private equity firm Kkr on Aug. 7 for $1.62 billion.
“It’s an opportunity that will allow me to write, report and develop stories that I’ve long wanted to pursue,” he wrote, before going on to list the accomplishments the news division has notched during his tenure as chief.
“There’s no question that this has been a transformative period,” he continued. “We built the best morning...
Khemlani sent a note to CBS staff announcing his departure, sharing that he will be moving on to a new chapter with a multiyear, multiplatform first-look deal with CBS to develop content like documentaries, scripted series and books for Simon & Schuster. Simon & Schuster, like CBS, is part of Paramount Global, but the conglomerate agreed to sell the book publishing giant to private equity firm Kkr on Aug. 7 for $1.62 billion.
“It’s an opportunity that will allow me to write, report and develop stories that I’ve long wanted to pursue,” he wrote, before going on to list the accomplishments the news division has notched during his tenure as chief.
“There’s no question that this has been a transformative period,” he continued. “We built the best morning...
- 8/13/2023
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Neeraj Khemlani is stepping down as the president and co-head of CBS News and Stations.
In a memo to staffers on Sunday, Khemlani said that he had signed a first look deal with the network to develop documentaries, scripted series and books for Simon & Schuster.
“It’s an opportunity that will allow me to write, report and develop stories that I’ve long wanted to pursue,” he wrote.
George Cheeks, the president and CEO of CBS Entertainment Group, said that he will update staffers soon with information about new leadership and structure for the news division. That may come as soon as Monday, and there is some speculation that Wendy McMahon, who was named president and co-head of CBS News and Stations in 2021, will take on a new or expanded role. Khemlani and McMahon were named to their posts in a restructuring that combined two divisions of the company.
In a memo to staffers on Sunday, Khemlani said that he had signed a first look deal with the network to develop documentaries, scripted series and books for Simon & Schuster.
“It’s an opportunity that will allow me to write, report and develop stories that I’ve long wanted to pursue,” he wrote.
George Cheeks, the president and CEO of CBS Entertainment Group, said that he will update staffers soon with information about new leadership and structure for the news division. That may come as soon as Monday, and there is some speculation that Wendy McMahon, who was named president and co-head of CBS News and Stations in 2021, will take on a new or expanded role. Khemlani and McMahon were named to their posts in a restructuring that combined two divisions of the company.
- 8/13/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
The headlines coming out of CBS News will soon be guided by a new executive.
Neeraj Khemlani, who arrived at the Paramount Global unit in 2021 to oversee CBS News and local stations along with Wendy McMahon, is leaving his role running the unit that produces “60 Minutes,” “CBS Evening News” and “Face The Nation,” among other programs. Khemlani told CBS News staffers Sunday that he has decided to exit and will instead pursue a new multi-year first-look deal with CBS that has him developing content including books for Simon & Schuster, documentaries and scripted series.
Many senior news executives and anchors sign contracts for three years or more. Khemlani has during a two-years-plus tenure helped to rework CBS News’ morning programming; eliminate divisions between the linear news staff and CBS News streaming operations; bolster its investigative unit; and inject new talent into the famously insular division, including Robert Costa, Natalie Morales and Cecilia Vega.
Neeraj Khemlani, who arrived at the Paramount Global unit in 2021 to oversee CBS News and local stations along with Wendy McMahon, is leaving his role running the unit that produces “60 Minutes,” “CBS Evening News” and “Face The Nation,” among other programs. Khemlani told CBS News staffers Sunday that he has decided to exit and will instead pursue a new multi-year first-look deal with CBS that has him developing content including books for Simon & Schuster, documentaries and scripted series.
Many senior news executives and anchors sign contracts for three years or more. Khemlani has during a two-years-plus tenure helped to rework CBS News’ morning programming; eliminate divisions between the linear news staff and CBS News streaming operations; bolster its investigative unit; and inject new talent into the famously insular division, including Robert Costa, Natalie Morales and Cecilia Vega.
- 8/13/2023
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
CBS News is adding a veteran journalist to its correspondent ranks.
The news outlet has hired Jo Ling Kent as its senior business and technology correspondent, starting later this summer. CBS News and Stations president and co-head Neeraj Khemlani announced Kent’s hire Monday morning.
Kent will report for all CBS News programs and platforms, reporting on consumer business trends and major financial stories, as well as on new emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.
“Jo Ling has reported on artificial intelligence’s impact on our lives, viral disinformation, social media privacy issues, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global supply chain,” said Khemlani. “She’s also led investigations into the conditions of workers at Amazon’s warehouses and Facebook’s impact on the 2016 elections. We look forward to having her on our team.”
Kent was most recently business and technology correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC, and...
The news outlet has hired Jo Ling Kent as its senior business and technology correspondent, starting later this summer. CBS News and Stations president and co-head Neeraj Khemlani announced Kent’s hire Monday morning.
Kent will report for all CBS News programs and platforms, reporting on consumer business trends and major financial stories, as well as on new emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.
“Jo Ling has reported on artificial intelligence’s impact on our lives, viral disinformation, social media privacy issues, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global supply chain,” said Khemlani. “She’s also led investigations into the conditions of workers at Amazon’s warehouses and Facebook’s impact on the 2016 elections. We look forward to having her on our team.”
Kent was most recently business and technology correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC, and...
- 7/10/2023
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
CBS News has hired Jo Ling Kent to serve as senior business and technology correspondent, based in Los Angeles.
Kent joins the network after six years as the business and tech correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC, where her reporting earned an Edward R. Murrow Award and three Emmy nominations. She previously covered tech companies and startups as correspondent and podcast host for Fox Business Network, and worked as an investigative and general assignment reporter at NBC Connecticut. She also was a campaign embed reporter for NBC News during the 2012 cycle.
Neeraj Khemlani, president and co-head of CBS News and Stations, noted in a statement that Kent “has reported on artificial intelligence’s impact on our lives, viral disinformation, social media privacy issues, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global supply chain. She’s also led investigations into the conditions of workers at Amazon’s warehouses and...
Kent joins the network after six years as the business and tech correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC, where her reporting earned an Edward R. Murrow Award and three Emmy nominations. She previously covered tech companies and startups as correspondent and podcast host for Fox Business Network, and worked as an investigative and general assignment reporter at NBC Connecticut. She also was a campaign embed reporter for NBC News during the 2012 cycle.
Neeraj Khemlani, president and co-head of CBS News and Stations, noted in a statement that Kent “has reported on artificial intelligence’s impact on our lives, viral disinformation, social media privacy issues, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global supply chain. She’s also led investigations into the conditions of workers at Amazon’s warehouses and...
- 7/10/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Update: A lot of the media focus on the State Dinner was on the presence of Hunter Biden, but a standout moment was the performance of Joshua Bell.
Violinist Joshua Bell performs Vivaldi The Four Seasons "Summer" after White House State Dinner for Modi & India pic.twitter.com/rQJtDNuYm4
— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) June 23, 2023
Previously: The guest list for the White House State Dinner for Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi includes a number of entertainment and media figures, including Netflix’s Bela Bajaria, Universal’s Donna Langley, director M. Night Shyamalan, Wasserman Media Group’s Casey Wasserman and James Murdoch.
Also on the list: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai.
In the news business, guests include columnists Tom Friedman and David Ignatius, The Wall Street Journal’s Tarini Parti, writer Anand Giridharadasas, as well as CBS News’ Neeraj Khemlani. Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti,...
Violinist Joshua Bell performs Vivaldi The Four Seasons "Summer" after White House State Dinner for Modi & India pic.twitter.com/rQJtDNuYm4
— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) June 23, 2023
Previously: The guest list for the White House State Dinner for Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi includes a number of entertainment and media figures, including Netflix’s Bela Bajaria, Universal’s Donna Langley, director M. Night Shyamalan, Wasserman Media Group’s Casey Wasserman and James Murdoch.
Also on the list: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai.
In the news business, guests include columnists Tom Friedman and David Ignatius, The Wall Street Journal’s Tarini Parti, writer Anand Giridharadasas, as well as CBS News’ Neeraj Khemlani. Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti,...
- 6/22/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
The stunning departure of CNN CEO Chris Licht — after only a year on the job and just days after a brutal profile in The Atlantic — was welcomed with a sigh of relief by staff, according to multiple CNN insiders.
But that sigh was mixed with a continued sense of anxiety, say staffers, who find themselves entering the 2024 election cycle without clear leadership, and with uncertainty about CNN’s strategic priorities as part of Warner Bros. Discovery, which is run by David Zaslav, an executive known for rolling up his sleeves and getting involved in the nitty-gritty of his business lines.
For the time being, CNN’s editorial and news departments are being led by a trio of top executives: veteran CNN executive Amy Entelis, head of editorial Virginia Moseley and programming chief Eric Sherling. The commercial and marketing arms of CNN will be led by David Leavy, a longtime Zaslav...
But that sigh was mixed with a continued sense of anxiety, say staffers, who find themselves entering the 2024 election cycle without clear leadership, and with uncertainty about CNN’s strategic priorities as part of Warner Bros. Discovery, which is run by David Zaslav, an executive known for rolling up his sleeves and getting involved in the nitty-gritty of his business lines.
For the time being, CNN’s editorial and news departments are being led by a trio of top executives: veteran CNN executive Amy Entelis, head of editorial Virginia Moseley and programming chief Eric Sherling. The commercial and marketing arms of CNN will be led by David Leavy, a longtime Zaslav...
- 6/7/2023
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The corporate sword has fallen on CNN en Español, as a major reorganization at the cable news network brought layoffs and uncertainty for those who remain — and a mourning for the ambitious project that once sought to tap a Spanish-speaking audience in the hundreds of millions “from Alaska to Patagonia,” as CNN executives once said, including the fast-growing Hispanic population in the United States.
“[The layoffs were] basically the end of the network as we know it,” one CNN en Español staffer told TheWrap when the news first broke May 25.
It’s “ridiculous given the demographics in the U.S.A. that they couldn’t make a viable product for that marketplace,” that person added.
But CNN CEO Chris Licht has stated he saved CNN en Español as a cable channel, and individuals close to the decision said Warner Bros. Discovery is making moves to ensure the Spanish-language network’s future. The company...
“[The layoffs were] basically the end of the network as we know it,” one CNN en Español staffer told TheWrap when the news first broke May 25.
It’s “ridiculous given the demographics in the U.S.A. that they couldn’t make a viable product for that marketplace,” that person added.
But CNN CEO Chris Licht has stated he saved CNN en Español as a cable channel, and individuals close to the decision said Warner Bros. Discovery is making moves to ensure the Spanish-language network’s future. The company...
- 6/5/2023
- by Jose Alejandro Bastidas
- The Wrap
CBS News has hired veteran journalist and producer Lisa Ling to serve as a contributor to the network.
Ling will report and produce pieces for all CBS News programs and platforms, Neeraj Khemlani, the president and co-head of CBS News and Stations said Wednesday.
Ling most recently hosted and produced the CNN original series This is Life with Lisa Ling, and hosted and produced the HBO Max docuseries Take Out. She previously worked for ABC News, where she was a correspondent for Nightline and later a co-host of The View.
At CBS she is expected to bring the style she perfected at CNN (and earlier at OWN’s Our America) to the network. She will be based in Los Angeles.
“Lisa delivers some of the most authentic, human and revealing interviews because of how she embeds with communities and the people she covers. It gives her and us a chance...
Ling will report and produce pieces for all CBS News programs and platforms, Neeraj Khemlani, the president and co-head of CBS News and Stations said Wednesday.
Ling most recently hosted and produced the CNN original series This is Life with Lisa Ling, and hosted and produced the HBO Max docuseries Take Out. She previously worked for ABC News, where she was a correspondent for Nightline and later a co-host of The View.
At CBS she is expected to bring the style she perfected at CNN (and earlier at OWN’s Our America) to the network. She will be based in Los Angeles.
“Lisa delivers some of the most authentic, human and revealing interviews because of how she embeds with communities and the people she covers. It gives her and us a chance...
- 5/31/2023
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lisa Ling has joined CBS News as a contributor across the network broadcasts and platforms.
Ling served as host and executive producer of This Is Life with Lisa Ling for CNN, but the show was not renewed last year as the network went through a round of budget cuts. The show explored issues like interracial families, sex trafficking and gun violence.
Ling also headlined the HBO Max documentary series Take Out, centering on Asian American history and cuisine.
Before CNN, Ling was host and executive producer of Our America for Oprah Winfrey’s OWN, and was host of National Geographic Ultimate Explorer. She previously was a co-host on The View and contributed to ABC News’ Nightline. She started in journalism as a correspondent for Channel One. Among other assignments, she covered the civil war in Afghanistan when she was just 21.
Ling will start on the network this summer and will be based in Los Angeles.
Ling served as host and executive producer of This Is Life with Lisa Ling for CNN, but the show was not renewed last year as the network went through a round of budget cuts. The show explored issues like interracial families, sex trafficking and gun violence.
Ling also headlined the HBO Max documentary series Take Out, centering on Asian American history and cuisine.
Before CNN, Ling was host and executive producer of Our America for Oprah Winfrey’s OWN, and was host of National Geographic Ultimate Explorer. She previously was a co-host on The View and contributed to ABC News’ Nightline. She started in journalism as a correspondent for Channel One. Among other assignments, she covered the civil war in Afghanistan when she was just 21.
Ling will start on the network this summer and will be based in Los Angeles.
- 5/31/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Award-winning journalist and producer Lisa Ling has been named a CBS News contributor, where she will contribute distinctive reporting and feature pieces across the network’s broadcasts and platforms.
“Lisa delivers some of the most authentic, human and revealing interviews because of how she embeds with communities and the people she covers. It gives her and us a chance to communicate the pulse of the country and the world in a more experiential way,” CBS News and Stations president and co-head Neeraj Khemlani said in a statement. “From war coverage at Channel One News to the anchor table at ‘The View’ to numerous cable series that showcase her immersive journalism, Lisa Ling is a multi-talented reporter and storyteller that we are thrilled to add to our roster of world-class Network talent.”
Ling, who will be based in Los Angeles, will start in her new role later this summer.
“I can...
“Lisa delivers some of the most authentic, human and revealing interviews because of how she embeds with communities and the people she covers. It gives her and us a chance to communicate the pulse of the country and the world in a more experiential way,” CBS News and Stations president and co-head Neeraj Khemlani said in a statement. “From war coverage at Channel One News to the anchor table at ‘The View’ to numerous cable series that showcase her immersive journalism, Lisa Ling is a multi-talented reporter and storyteller that we are thrilled to add to our roster of world-class Network talent.”
Ling, who will be based in Los Angeles, will start in her new role later this summer.
“I can...
- 5/31/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Lisa Ling has, over the course of her career, traveled to far-off places including Costa Rica and North Korean. Her next stop: CBS News.
Ling, who recently cut ties with CNN after the Warner Bros. Discovery-based cable-news outlet canceled her documentary program, “This Is Life,” will join CBS News as a contributor, says co-president Neeraj Khemlani. She is expected to debut on CBS News later this summer, and will be based in Los Angeles.
“If you look at her work over the years, she is really excellent at embedding with communities,” says the executive, in an interview. “You can only do that if you are afforded time and resources that fits with the kind of storytelling that we do.”
Ling is expected to contribute reports to “CBS Mornings,” the flagship A.M. program of the CBS broadcast network. During Khemlani’s tenure, the program has focused more intently on longer-form features and stories,...
Ling, who recently cut ties with CNN after the Warner Bros. Discovery-based cable-news outlet canceled her documentary program, “This Is Life,” will join CBS News as a contributor, says co-president Neeraj Khemlani. She is expected to debut on CBS News later this summer, and will be based in Los Angeles.
“If you look at her work over the years, she is really excellent at embedding with communities,” says the executive, in an interview. “You can only do that if you are afforded time and resources that fits with the kind of storytelling that we do.”
Ling is expected to contribute reports to “CBS Mornings,” the flagship A.M. program of the CBS broadcast network. During Khemlani’s tenure, the program has focused more intently on longer-form features and stories,...
- 5/31/2023
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
CBS is debuting a revamped daily streaming politics show American Decides, which will feature a team of the network anchors and correspondents.
Set to debut on May 1, America Decides will feature Robert Costa, Caitlin Huey-Burns, Major Garrett, Ed O’Keefe, Nikole Killion, Scott MacFarlane, Weijia Jiang and Nancy Cordes. The show will stream on CBS News Streaming at 5 p.m. Et Monday through Thursday, re-airing at 6 p.m. Et and 9 p.m. Et. That slot is currently occupied by Red & Blue, which launched six years ago.
Robert Gifford, CBS News vice president and managing editor, said in a statement that they “aim to bring a fresh perspective that will leave viewers more informed, offering facts without opinion, and allow newsmakers to speak in a venue that goes beyond soundbites.”
The show will be based in Washington, and also will feature Anthony Salvanto, CBS News elections and surveys director, with the latest polling.
Set to debut on May 1, America Decides will feature Robert Costa, Caitlin Huey-Burns, Major Garrett, Ed O’Keefe, Nikole Killion, Scott MacFarlane, Weijia Jiang and Nancy Cordes. The show will stream on CBS News Streaming at 5 p.m. Et Monday through Thursday, re-airing at 6 p.m. Et and 9 p.m. Et. That slot is currently occupied by Red & Blue, which launched six years ago.
Robert Gifford, CBS News vice president and managing editor, said in a statement that they “aim to bring a fresh perspective that will leave viewers more informed, offering facts without opinion, and allow newsmakers to speak in a venue that goes beyond soundbites.”
The show will be based in Washington, and also will feature Anthony Salvanto, CBS News elections and surveys director, with the latest polling.
- 4/24/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
TV news can help a dozen soundbites from politicians go viral on any day. One recent social-media uproar stirred by CBS News came not from flagship programs like “CBS Mornings” or “CBS Evening News,” but from “Red & Blue,” a program available only through streaming.
On a recent Wednesday, CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns nabbed an interview with Senator Tim Scott, the Republican presidential hopeful, and made sure to ask him his stance on federal limits on when women might be able to terminate a pregnancy. Scott gave all kinds of answers, but none of them directly answered her questions. The exchange made news — even though it debuted first in a place where, in another era, it might have gotten lost.
Correspondents would like to do more of these kinds of interviews, says Huey-Burns. “He hadn’t defended a position before, so we saw that as an opportunity. Once people...
On a recent Wednesday, CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns nabbed an interview with Senator Tim Scott, the Republican presidential hopeful, and made sure to ask him his stance on federal limits on when women might be able to terminate a pregnancy. Scott gave all kinds of answers, but none of them directly answered her questions. The exchange made news — even though it debuted first in a place where, in another era, it might have gotten lost.
Correspondents would like to do more of these kinds of interviews, says Huey-Burns. “He hadn’t defended a position before, so we saw that as an opportunity. Once people...
- 4/24/2023
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Vladimir Duthiers has been named featured host of CBS Mornings, giving him a higher profile on the network’s Am broadcast.
Duthiers also will continue to anchor CBS News Live on the CBS News Streaming Network.
In a note to staffers, Neeraj Khemlani, president and co-head of CBS News & Stations, said that Duthiers will “tell more business, arts and culture stories,” and will participate more often on the morning show’s Talk of the Table segments.
“Vlad has been featured on virtually all our broadcasts and platforms,” Khemlani wrote. “He has excelled at every assignment and has been a pioneer in streaming.”
CBS’s morning show was given an overhaul in 2021, with a new name and set, and the addition of Nate Burleson as host along with Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil.
Duthiers joined the network in 2014.
Khemlani’s note to staffers is below:
This will mean there will be...
Duthiers also will continue to anchor CBS News Live on the CBS News Streaming Network.
In a note to staffers, Neeraj Khemlani, president and co-head of CBS News & Stations, said that Duthiers will “tell more business, arts and culture stories,” and will participate more often on the morning show’s Talk of the Table segments.
“Vlad has been featured on virtually all our broadcasts and platforms,” Khemlani wrote. “He has excelled at every assignment and has been a pioneer in streaming.”
CBS’s morning show was given an overhaul in 2021, with a new name and set, and the addition of Nate Burleson as host along with Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil.
Duthiers joined the network in 2014.
Khemlani’s note to staffers is below:
This will mean there will be...
- 3/27/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Vladimir Duthiers has a new topic that he can discuss in his regular “What To Watch” segments on CBS Mornings” — himself.
Duthiers, who has worked as a correspondent and fill-in on the program since 2019, has seen his role grow over time. He typically delivers segments on some of the trending items of the morning, and, more recently, took part in reports showing how he was preparing for the arrival of his newborn child. Now, his ties to the A.M. property will be even tighter. Duthiers has been elevated to “featured host” at the show.
“With fatherhood and now this solidifying of my role on the morning show, my head is spinning,” says Duthiers.
It may rotate even further. While his “Mornings” job gets a new spotlight, Duthiers will continue with his work on CBS News’ streaming properties, where he co-anchors a mid-morning block. Straddling both linear and broadband jobs...
Duthiers, who has worked as a correspondent and fill-in on the program since 2019, has seen his role grow over time. He typically delivers segments on some of the trending items of the morning, and, more recently, took part in reports showing how he was preparing for the arrival of his newborn child. Now, his ties to the A.M. property will be even tighter. Duthiers has been elevated to “featured host” at the show.
“With fatherhood and now this solidifying of my role on the morning show, my head is spinning,” says Duthiers.
It may rotate even further. While his “Mornings” job gets a new spotlight, Duthiers will continue with his work on CBS News’ streaming properties, where he co-anchors a mid-morning block. Straddling both linear and broadband jobs...
- 3/27/2023
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
After a brief hiatus, Natalie Morales is back on the news beat.
In one of her first efforts for CBS News, Morales was called upon to explore a decades-old murder in Colorado for “48 Hours.” “It was more like a baptism by ice,” confesses Judy Tygard, the executive producer of the long-running program. “We had Natalie traipsing through the forest and the snow and out on these bitter, cold, deserted passes in Colorado, and we gave her a very simple task: Master a 40 year old case in a few weeks.”
On Saturday, Morales will tell viewers about an investigation into the 1982 murders of two young women, Annette Schnee, 21 and Bobbie Jo Oberholtzer, 29, near the resort ski town of Breckenridge, Colorado. The case had gone cold until investigators – some of whom have been trying to solve it for years – were able to get a DNA match from evidence via a public genealogy database.
In one of her first efforts for CBS News, Morales was called upon to explore a decades-old murder in Colorado for “48 Hours.” “It was more like a baptism by ice,” confesses Judy Tygard, the executive producer of the long-running program. “We had Natalie traipsing through the forest and the snow and out on these bitter, cold, deserted passes in Colorado, and we gave her a very simple task: Master a 40 year old case in a few weeks.”
On Saturday, Morales will tell viewers about an investigation into the 1982 murders of two young women, Annette Schnee, 21 and Bobbie Jo Oberholtzer, 29, near the resort ski town of Breckenridge, Colorado. The case had gone cold until investigators – some of whom have been trying to solve it for years – were able to get a DNA match from evidence via a public genealogy database.
- 11/16/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Natalie Morales has joined CBS News. The award-winning journalist and anchor will be a correspondent for CBS News, including true crime series 48 Hours, beginning on Tuesday, November 1. Morales will continue to host CBS’ Daytime Emmy-winning series The Talk. She joined CBS in 2021. “Natalie is one of the best in the business and a welcome addition to CBS News,” Neeraj Khemlani, president and co-head of CBS News and Stations said in a statement. “She has excelled at the highest levels — from network morning shows to longform storytelling — and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her on our team. She will be doing stories for 48 Hours, CBS Mornings, CBS Sunday Morning and others. She knows how to get to the heart of a tough story with compassion and grace.” Said Morales, “it’s a privilege to contribute to the CBS News programs and I’m hoping to tell...
- 10/3/2022
- TV Insider
Long-time followers of Natalie Morale no doubt remember her stints on NBC News’ “Today” and “Dateline.” Going forward, they will have to look for her instead on CBS News’ “CBS Mornings” and “48 Hours.”
Morales will take up new duties as a correspondent for CBS News, all the while keeping her role as the moderator of CBS’ daytime roundtable, “The Talk.” She joined CBS in 2021 after a 22-year stint at NBC News.
“Natalie is one of the best in the business and a welcome addition to CBS News,” said Neeraj Khemlani, co-president of CBS’ news and stations unit, in a prepared statement. “She has excelled at the highest levels — from network morning shows to longform storytelling — and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her on our team. She will be doing stories for ’48 Hours’, ‘CBS Mornings,’ ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ and others. She knows how to get to the...
Morales will take up new duties as a correspondent for CBS News, all the while keeping her role as the moderator of CBS’ daytime roundtable, “The Talk.” She joined CBS in 2021 after a 22-year stint at NBC News.
“Natalie is one of the best in the business and a welcome addition to CBS News,” said Neeraj Khemlani, co-president of CBS’ news and stations unit, in a prepared statement. “She has excelled at the highest levels — from network morning shows to longform storytelling — and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her on our team. She will be doing stories for ’48 Hours’, ‘CBS Mornings,’ ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ and others. She knows how to get to the...
- 10/3/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
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Former NBC News anchor Natalie Morales is getting back into the TV news business.
Morales is joining CBS News as a correspondent. The new job, which she will start Nov. 1, will be in addition to her role moderating the CBS daytime panel show The Talk.
Morales left NBC a year ago to join The Talk, which she hosts alongside Sheryl Underwood, Amanda Kloots, Jerry O’Connell and Akbar Gbaja-Biamila. Before joining the show, she had spent 22 years at NBC News as an anchor and correspondent for Today, Dateline and MSNBC. She also worked as anchor of the syndicated entertainment news series Access.
At CBS News, Morales will leverage her experience at Dateline to contribute to the CBS newsmagazine 48 Hours, though she will also report for CBS Sunday Morning, CBS Mornings and the network’s other programs.
She is a high-profile addition to the...
Former NBC News anchor Natalie Morales is getting back into the TV news business.
Morales is joining CBS News as a correspondent. The new job, which she will start Nov. 1, will be in addition to her role moderating the CBS daytime panel show The Talk.
Morales left NBC a year ago to join The Talk, which she hosts alongside Sheryl Underwood, Amanda Kloots, Jerry O’Connell and Akbar Gbaja-Biamila. Before joining the show, she had spent 22 years at NBC News as an anchor and correspondent for Today, Dateline and MSNBC. She also worked as anchor of the syndicated entertainment news series Access.
At CBS News, Morales will leverage her experience at Dateline to contribute to the CBS newsmagazine 48 Hours, though she will also report for CBS Sunday Morning, CBS Mornings and the network’s other programs.
She is a high-profile addition to the...
- 10/3/2022
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Natalie Morales will be a correspondent for CBS News, with duties that will include the true crime series 48 Hours.
Morales continues to co-host The Talk.
She joined CBS last year after 22 years at NBC News. She had served as the west coast anchor of Today, correspondent on Dateline. She also had a tenure as host of Access, co-host of Access Live and news anchor of Today, as well as co-hosting the show’s third hour. She also was anchor of Reelz’s Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales. She joined Today in 2006 as a national correspondent, and reported across the network.
Neeraj Khemlani, the president of CBS News and Stations, said in a statement that Morales “knows how to get to the heart of a tough story with compassion and grace.” Morales noted that 48 Hours “pioneered true crime television and I’m looking forward to working with the...
Morales continues to co-host The Talk.
She joined CBS last year after 22 years at NBC News. She had served as the west coast anchor of Today, correspondent on Dateline. She also had a tenure as host of Access, co-host of Access Live and news anchor of Today, as well as co-hosting the show’s third hour. She also was anchor of Reelz’s Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales. She joined Today in 2006 as a national correspondent, and reported across the network.
Neeraj Khemlani, the president of CBS News and Stations, said in a statement that Morales “knows how to get to the heart of a tough story with compassion and grace.” Morales noted that 48 Hours “pioneered true crime television and I’m looking forward to working with the...
- 10/3/2022
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
The typical evening-news program give viewers all the news they need to know in less than 30 minutes. John Dickerson’s take on the format aims to unpack the headlines of the day and offer something most news programs don’t — perspective.
Dickerson will lead CBS News’ step into an emerging frontier, an evening-news program that doesn’t air on a TV network, but streams instead, presumably for a younger, more tech-savvy audience. “CBS News Prime Time With John Dickerson,” a new hour-long program, debuts tonight at 7 p.m. eastern on CBS News’ streaming outlets, and will appear live Monday through Thursday. The goal is for Dickerson, a former host of “Face The Nation” and a longtime political journalist and analyst, to provide insight and historical context around the events of the day so viewers gain a deeper understanding of the news cycle.
Dickerson intends to use the program to “to explore the world,...
Dickerson will lead CBS News’ step into an emerging frontier, an evening-news program that doesn’t air on a TV network, but streams instead, presumably for a younger, more tech-savvy audience. “CBS News Prime Time With John Dickerson,” a new hour-long program, debuts tonight at 7 p.m. eastern on CBS News’ streaming outlets, and will appear live Monday through Thursday. The goal is for Dickerson, a former host of “Face The Nation” and a longtime political journalist and analyst, to provide insight and historical context around the events of the day so viewers gain a deeper understanding of the news cycle.
Dickerson intends to use the program to “to explore the world,...
- 9/6/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Luminaries, legends, and thought leaders alike came together last Thursday (August 25th) for Rolling Stone and Variety’s annual Truth Seekers Summit, presented by Showtime Documentary Films. The one-day, live-streamed event featured keynotes and panel conversations that centered on the pursuit of truth.
Kicking off the summit, veteran, Emmy-winning 60 Minutes correspondent Leslie Stahl reflected on moments that marked her storied career, one in which she’s interviewed everyone from the likes of Margaret Thatcher to Donald Trump. Her keynote conversation was followed by a panel of more trendsetters behind the mic,...
Kicking off the summit, veteran, Emmy-winning 60 Minutes correspondent Leslie Stahl reflected on moments that marked her storied career, one in which she’s interviewed everyone from the likes of Margaret Thatcher to Donald Trump. Her keynote conversation was followed by a panel of more trendsetters behind the mic,...
- 8/29/2022
- by Tara Aquino
- Rollingstone.com
Variety and Rolling Stone announced today the final lineup for their Truth Seekers Summit, presented by Showtime Documentary Films, on August 25 in New York.
The summit coincides with the Truth Seekers journal, a collaboration between Variety and Rolling Stone. The special issue features a deep dive from Variety’s Addie Morfoot into the heated debate in the nonfiction community on the question of who — and who shouldn’t — have the right to tell the stories that involve historically marginalized communities. The story also delves into the rise of celebrity-financed biographical...
The summit coincides with the Truth Seekers journal, a collaboration between Variety and Rolling Stone. The special issue features a deep dive from Variety’s Addie Morfoot into the heated debate in the nonfiction community on the question of who — and who shouldn’t — have the right to tell the stories that involve historically marginalized communities. The story also delves into the rise of celebrity-financed biographical...
- 8/23/2022
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
The CNN image for the past few years has been embodied by passionate on-air personalities like Don Lemon or Brianna Keilar. These days, it might best be symbolized by beat reporters like Jamie Gangel or Kaitlan Collins.
Gone in recent weeks (for the most part) are what had become the network’s signature red-versus-blue showdowns between hot-talking contributors or segments that hinge on an anchor scolding an interviewee. This is the kind of stuff that typically gives cable-news a viral boost. In its place, CNN is trying something else: the news.
And it could guide what three people familiar with the network say will be some sort of recalibration of on-air talent that could become more apparent this fall.
“CNN seems to be moving back more toward straight news and away from some of the blatant opinion-mongering by its anchors that characterized its past few years,” says Mark Feldstein, chairman...
Gone in recent weeks (for the most part) are what had become the network’s signature red-versus-blue showdowns between hot-talking contributors or segments that hinge on an anchor scolding an interviewee. This is the kind of stuff that typically gives cable-news a viral boost. In its place, CNN is trying something else: the news.
And it could guide what three people familiar with the network say will be some sort of recalibration of on-air talent that could become more apparent this fall.
“CNN seems to be moving back more toward straight news and away from some of the blatant opinion-mongering by its anchors that characterized its past few years,” says Mark Feldstein, chairman...
- 8/3/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
CBS-owned Los Angeles TV stations Kcal and Kcbs are set to shakeup the local news landscape in the fall with a programming flip that will bring the first-ever morning newscasts to Kcal.
Kcal will carry seven hours of news, starting at 4 a.m. and stretching to 11 a.m. Kcbs-tv (CBS2) has long carried local news from 4 a.m. to 7 a.m., followed by the West coast feed of network morning show “CBS Mornings” from 7-9 a.m.
With the switch, CBS2 will run the East coast edition of the live “CBS Mornings” network broadcast from 4 a.m. to 6 a.m., followed by the West coast edition in its regular 7 a.m.- 9 a.m. berth. In the 6-7 a.m. hour, CBS2 will simulcast Kcal’s local newscast.
The change-up makes Kcal a contender in the morning news arena for the first time. The station has been largely a...
Kcal will carry seven hours of news, starting at 4 a.m. and stretching to 11 a.m. Kcbs-tv (CBS2) has long carried local news from 4 a.m. to 7 a.m., followed by the West coast feed of network morning show “CBS Mornings” from 7-9 a.m.
With the switch, CBS2 will run the East coast edition of the live “CBS Mornings” network broadcast from 4 a.m. to 6 a.m., followed by the West coast edition in its regular 7 a.m.- 9 a.m. berth. In the 6-7 a.m. hour, CBS2 will simulcast Kcal’s local newscast.
The change-up makes Kcal a contender in the morning news arena for the first time. The station has been largely a...
- 7/12/2022
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Rolling Stone and Variety announced today that they will be hosting the second Truth Seekers Summit, presented by Showtime Documentary Films. This year, the summit will expand to a hybrid event with an in-person luncheon and virtual livestream on Aug. 25. The invitation-only, in-person event will take place in New York City, while the content from the summit will be available live and on-demand for virtual registrants on an immersive platform.
The summit features keynotes and panel conversations highlighting excellence in documentary storytelling, the intersection between media and the fight for social justice,...
The summit features keynotes and panel conversations highlighting excellence in documentary storytelling, the intersection between media and the fight for social justice,...
- 7/12/2022
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
Some people gird for battle by putting on armor. Tony Dokoupil just bought a second pair of dress shoes.
“I’ve had the same pair of brown, beat-up, nasty dress shoes — my good shoes. I’ve been wearing them for several years now,” the “CBS Mornings” co-anchor confides in a recent interview.
Dokoupil, 41 years old, has reason to refresh his wardrobe. He and CBS News have renewed his contract, locking in the team behind the network’s morning news program– Gayle King and Nate Burleson also co-anchor the show, while Vladimir Duthiers is a daily contributor — for the next few years. It’s a sign that CBS and parent company Paramount Global are confident in the show, which, even though it remains in third place behind ABC’s “Good Morning America” and NBC’s “Today,” has been making viewership gains in important categories as the current battle for A.M.
“I’ve had the same pair of brown, beat-up, nasty dress shoes — my good shoes. I’ve been wearing them for several years now,” the “CBS Mornings” co-anchor confides in a recent interview.
Dokoupil, 41 years old, has reason to refresh his wardrobe. He and CBS News have renewed his contract, locking in the team behind the network’s morning news program– Gayle King and Nate Burleson also co-anchor the show, while Vladimir Duthiers is a daily contributor — for the next few years. It’s a sign that CBS and parent company Paramount Global are confident in the show, which, even though it remains in third place behind ABC’s “Good Morning America” and NBC’s “Today,” has been making viewership gains in important categories as the current battle for A.M.
- 6/27/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
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Just a few weeks after anchor Norah O’Donnell signed a new long-term contract extension with the network, CBS News has tapped her longtime colleague Adam Verdugo to be executive producer of the CBS Evening News.
Verdugo, who had been executive story editor on the program, will be based out of its Washington D.C. home studio. The Evening News had been without a permanent EP since Jay Shaylor left the program last summer.
At CBS and with O’Donnell, Verdugo has produced election night programming, newsmaking interviews, 60 Minutes segments and coverage of the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. He joined CBS News in 2013 on what was at the time CBS This Morning, which O’Donnell co-anchored, and also helped launch her iteration of the Evening News and the recently-launched streaming reboot of Person to Person. He previously worked with O’Donnell at NBC News.
Just a few weeks after anchor Norah O’Donnell signed a new long-term contract extension with the network, CBS News has tapped her longtime colleague Adam Verdugo to be executive producer of the CBS Evening News.
Verdugo, who had been executive story editor on the program, will be based out of its Washington D.C. home studio. The Evening News had been without a permanent EP since Jay Shaylor left the program last summer.
At CBS and with O’Donnell, Verdugo has produced election night programming, newsmaking interviews, 60 Minutes segments and coverage of the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. He joined CBS News in 2013 on what was at the time CBS This Morning, which O’Donnell co-anchored, and also helped launch her iteration of the Evening News and the recently-launched streaming reboot of Person to Person. He previously worked with O’Donnell at NBC News.
- 6/10/2022
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
CBS News has tapped Adam Verdugo as the next executive producer of CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.
Verdugo, who has been with the network for almost a decade, will succeed Al Ortiz, who has been serving as interim EP since the departure of Jay Shaylor last year. Ortiz announced his retirement in April.
Verdugo, who currently serves as executive story editor of the newscast, will be based in Washington, D.C. and start in his new role on Monday. Verdugo has worked closely with O’Donnell during his tenure, including on numerous breaking news events and her interviews with President Joe Biden and George W. Bush and Vice President Mike Pence. He co-produced O’Donnell’s 60 Minutes pieces on auto manufacturers using their facilities to make PPE and ventilators, and on whistleblower Rick Bright. He also helped launch O’Donnell’s streaming program Person to Person, and serves as executive producer.
Verdugo, who has been with the network for almost a decade, will succeed Al Ortiz, who has been serving as interim EP since the departure of Jay Shaylor last year. Ortiz announced his retirement in April.
Verdugo, who currently serves as executive story editor of the newscast, will be based in Washington, D.C. and start in his new role on Monday. Verdugo has worked closely with O’Donnell during his tenure, including on numerous breaking news events and her interviews with President Joe Biden and George W. Bush and Vice President Mike Pence. He co-produced O’Donnell’s 60 Minutes pieces on auto manufacturers using their facilities to make PPE and ventilators, and on whistleblower Rick Bright. He also helped launch O’Donnell’s streaming program Person to Person, and serves as executive producer.
- 6/10/2022
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Adam Verdugo, a news producer who has worked for years with anchor Norah O’Donnell, has been named executive producer of “CBS Evening News,” just weeks after O’Donnell and CBS extended a contract to keep her at the helm of the show.
Verdugo will start his new duties June 13, and brings the executive producer position for the program back to Washington, D.C. For the past several months, CBS News veteran Al Ortiz supervised the evening newscast out of New York. Ortiz in April announced his intention to retire by the summer.
“Adam is an experienced, innovative leader with a proven track record of producing a wide-range of significant events and interviews for CBS News’ weekday programs as well as long form pieces,” said Neeraj Khemlani, co-president of CBS’ news and stations operations, in a statement. “As we move into the midterms, his extensive experience booking and producing political coverage...
Verdugo will start his new duties June 13, and brings the executive producer position for the program back to Washington, D.C. For the past several months, CBS News veteran Al Ortiz supervised the evening newscast out of New York. Ortiz in April announced his intention to retire by the summer.
“Adam is an experienced, innovative leader with a proven track record of producing a wide-range of significant events and interviews for CBS News’ weekday programs as well as long form pieces,” said Neeraj Khemlani, co-president of CBS’ news and stations operations, in a statement. “As we move into the midterms, his extensive experience booking and producing political coverage...
- 6/10/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
CBS Evening News anchor Norah O’Donnell reportedly had her pay cut by more than half, according to a new report from the New York Post.
According the Post, O’Donnell was re-signed as an anchor in April of this year, with 3.8 million annual salary. That is less than half of her previous 8 million contract, amid decreased ratings. The report also states that O’Donnell clashed with Neeraj Khemlani, the co-president of CBS News, who was looking to replace O’Donnell. CBS did not specify the exact money agreed to in O’Donnell’s contract, but denied that Khemlani had any problems with O’Donnell.
“Wrong again,” a CBS spokesperson said in a statement to TheWrap. “Neeraj led the effort to retain and re-sign about a dozen of our biggest anchors and correspondents over the last year including Norah O’Donnell and Gayle King – and recruited a few new ones like Nate Burleson and Robert Costa.
According the Post, O’Donnell was re-signed as an anchor in April of this year, with 3.8 million annual salary. That is less than half of her previous 8 million contract, amid decreased ratings. The report also states that O’Donnell clashed with Neeraj Khemlani, the co-president of CBS News, who was looking to replace O’Donnell. CBS did not specify the exact money agreed to in O’Donnell’s contract, but denied that Khemlani had any problems with O’Donnell.
“Wrong again,” a CBS spokesperson said in a statement to TheWrap. “Neeraj led the effort to retain and re-sign about a dozen of our biggest anchors and correspondents over the last year including Norah O’Donnell and Gayle King – and recruited a few new ones like Nate Burleson and Robert Costa.
- 6/2/2022
- by Andi Ortiz and Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Al Ortiz, a veteran CBS News executive who is also the current executive producer of “CBS Evening News,” is set to leave the Paramount Global unit this summer after working his way up through the ranks over 43 years.
Ortiz and CBS News executives announced the decision during a morning editorial call Wednesday. A search for a new top producer at “CBS Evening News” is expected to start in the near future. CBS News recently came to new terms with anchor Norah O’Donnell to extend the contract that keeps her behind the desk through 2024. Ortiz joined the program as interim executive producer in the summer of 2021 following the departure of Jay Shaylor. TVNewser previously reported the details of Ortiz’ decision.
“I couldn’t be more proud of the direction we are headed. We’re gaining momentum. You’ve heard me say we’re closer to NBC than we have been in...
Ortiz and CBS News executives announced the decision during a morning editorial call Wednesday. A search for a new top producer at “CBS Evening News” is expected to start in the near future. CBS News recently came to new terms with anchor Norah O’Donnell to extend the contract that keeps her behind the desk through 2024. Ortiz joined the program as interim executive producer in the summer of 2021 following the departure of Jay Shaylor. TVNewser previously reported the details of Ortiz’ decision.
“I couldn’t be more proud of the direction we are headed. We’re gaining momentum. You’ve heard me say we’re closer to NBC than we have been in...
- 4/27/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Updated, Saturday April 9, 9:37 Am Pt: CBS News confirmed that Norah O’Donnell has re-signed to CBS Evening News, which she has anchored since 2019.
The new contract will keep her in place past the 2024 election, according to a source close to the situation.
Previously: Norah O’Donnell has extended her contract at CBS News through the 2024 election and afterward.
O’Donnell will stay in the anchor desk on CBS Evening News for at least three more years, a source close to the situation confirmed to Deadline on Friday.
The news comes after reports that CBS News under co-president Neeraj Khemlani explored options for the broadcast. Khemlani told Deadline in January that “we have no current plans to change what we are doing. We’re leaning into our strength.” Puck first reported the news, but a CBS News spokesperson declined to comment. O’Donnell’s publicist, Cindi Berger, emailed a two word response,...
The new contract will keep her in place past the 2024 election, according to a source close to the situation.
Previously: Norah O’Donnell has extended her contract at CBS News through the 2024 election and afterward.
O’Donnell will stay in the anchor desk on CBS Evening News for at least three more years, a source close to the situation confirmed to Deadline on Friday.
The news comes after reports that CBS News under co-president Neeraj Khemlani explored options for the broadcast. Khemlani told Deadline in January that “we have no current plans to change what we are doing. We’re leaning into our strength.” Puck first reported the news, but a CBS News spokesperson declined to comment. O’Donnell’s publicist, Cindi Berger, emailed a two word response,...
- 4/9/2022
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Norah O’Donnell and CBS News have come to terms on a new deal that will keep the anchor at “CBS Evening News” beyond the 2024 election, according to four people familiar with the matter.
A a spokeswoman for O’Donnell declined to make the anchor available for comment. O’Donnell disclosed her new contract Friday evening while having a toast with some producers at CBS News’ Washington, D.C., facility, according to three of these people. CBS News confirmed it had signed the anchor to a new deal on Saturday, after details, some previously reported by Puck, began to surface.
The deal was cemented despite growing speculation that CBS News, under the direction of co-president Neeraj Khemlani, might seek to replace the anchor, who has seen her profile grow during a stint co-anchoring the formerly-titled “CBS This Morning” and a tenure at a “CBS Evening News” that has moved its main...
A a spokeswoman for O’Donnell declined to make the anchor available for comment. O’Donnell disclosed her new contract Friday evening while having a toast with some producers at CBS News’ Washington, D.C., facility, according to three of these people. CBS News confirmed it had signed the anchor to a new deal on Saturday, after details, some previously reported by Puck, began to surface.
The deal was cemented despite growing speculation that CBS News, under the direction of co-president Neeraj Khemlani, might seek to replace the anchor, who has seen her profile grow during a stint co-anchoring the formerly-titled “CBS This Morning” and a tenure at a “CBS Evening News” that has moved its main...
- 4/9/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Steve Raizes has been named executive vice president of podcasting and audio at Paramount, an expanded role in which he will lead audio initiatives at CBS News in addition to Paramount’s podcasting unit.
Raizes will report to Domenic Dimeglio, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Paramount Streaming, and Neeraj Khemlani, president and co-head of CBS News and Stations.
In a statement, Khemlani said, “Steve brings the experience and relationships with streaming platforms to take our podcasting strategy to the next level. Engaging journalism and storytelling are core to CBS News’ mission and translate exceptionally well to podcasting.”
Craig Swagler, vice president and general manager of CBS News Radio, will report to Raizes. Swagler will continue oversight of that unit.
In leading podcasting at Paramount, Raizes also oversaw production and ad sales deals with companies such as iHeart, Prx, Spotify, SiriusXM and Wondery. He previously served as senior vice president,...
Raizes will report to Domenic Dimeglio, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Paramount Streaming, and Neeraj Khemlani, president and co-head of CBS News and Stations.
In a statement, Khemlani said, “Steve brings the experience and relationships with streaming platforms to take our podcasting strategy to the next level. Engaging journalism and storytelling are core to CBS News’ mission and translate exceptionally well to podcasting.”
Craig Swagler, vice president and general manager of CBS News Radio, will report to Raizes. Swagler will continue oversight of that unit.
In leading podcasting at Paramount, Raizes also oversaw production and ad sales deals with companies such as iHeart, Prx, Spotify, SiriusXM and Wondery. He previously served as senior vice president,...
- 3/28/2022
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Longtime Viacom exec Steve Raizes, head of podcasting and audio at Paramount (formerly ViacomCBS), is now overseeing all audio initiatives for CBS News in addition to his previous duties.
Raizes gets a new title — executive VP, podcasting and audio at Paramount — after serving as SVP of podcasts at the media conglomerate. In the expanded role, Raizes will formally head all audio initiatives for CBS News, in addition to continuing leading Paramount’s centralized podcasting group. Effective immediately, Raizes will dual-report to both Domenic Dimeglio, executive VP and chief marketing officer for Paramount Streaming, and Neeraj Khemlani, president and co-head of CBS News and Stations.
Under the new organizational structure, Craig Swagler, VP and Gm of CBS News Radio, will report to Raizes. Swagler will continue day-to-day oversight of CBS News Radio, a position he’s held since 2017. During Swagler’s tenure, the organization has been honored with several awards, including...
Raizes gets a new title — executive VP, podcasting and audio at Paramount — after serving as SVP of podcasts at the media conglomerate. In the expanded role, Raizes will formally head all audio initiatives for CBS News, in addition to continuing leading Paramount’s centralized podcasting group. Effective immediately, Raizes will dual-report to both Domenic Dimeglio, executive VP and chief marketing officer for Paramount Streaming, and Neeraj Khemlani, president and co-head of CBS News and Stations.
Under the new organizational structure, Craig Swagler, VP and Gm of CBS News Radio, will report to Raizes. Swagler will continue day-to-day oversight of CBS News Radio, a position he’s held since 2017. During Swagler’s tenure, the organization has been honored with several awards, including...
- 3/28/2022
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
CBS News and The Weather Channel have announced a partnership on weather reporting and technology.
The Weather Channel’s reports will be featured during the network’s morning and evening newscasts, including CBS Mornings and CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell, as well as the CBS News Streaming Network. The partnership also includes investigative reports from both outlets on climate.
Neeraj Khemlani, president and co-head of CBS News and Stations, said in a statement, “By bringing together CBS News and the Weather Channel’s weather teams and virtual view technology, we will not only be able to forecast the weather but show viewers what it’s really going to look like.” He called it “a holistic partnership that brings together the scale of both companies’ reporting teams, technologies and audiences.”
Byron Allen, founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group, the owner of The Weather Channel, appeared on CBS Mornings to announce the partnership.
The Weather Channel’s reports will be featured during the network’s morning and evening newscasts, including CBS Mornings and CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell, as well as the CBS News Streaming Network. The partnership also includes investigative reports from both outlets on climate.
Neeraj Khemlani, president and co-head of CBS News and Stations, said in a statement, “By bringing together CBS News and the Weather Channel’s weather teams and virtual view technology, we will not only be able to forecast the weather but show viewers what it’s really going to look like.” He called it “a holistic partnership that brings together the scale of both companies’ reporting teams, technologies and audiences.”
Byron Allen, founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group, the owner of The Weather Channel, appeared on CBS Mornings to announce the partnership.
- 3/28/2022
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
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