Ross Crystal

Jeff Shell was forced out as CEO of NBCUniversal after an internal investigation into his relationship with Hadley Gamble, an overseas correspondent for CNBC, two sources confirmed to Variety on Monday. In a securities filing on Monday, Comcast said that the company received a complaint of “inappropriate conduct,” including sexual harassment. During the investigation, “evidence was uncovered that corroborated the allegations,” […]

Tucker Carlson, the provocative conservative prime-time host who helped build Fox News into a ratings juggernaut, has been forced out of the network. Fox News announced the stunning departure of its top-rated host Monday with no explanation, but people familiar with the situation who were not authorized to comment publicly said the decision to fire […]

Multiple sources tell Deadline that the woman who filed the complaint against NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell for inappropriate conduct was CNBC anchor and Senior International Correspondent Hadley Gamble. NBCU parent Comcast announced earlier today that Shell is leaving after an investigation by outside counsel; Shell acknowledged that “I had an inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company, which I […]

Don Lemon is leaving CNN after 17 years of pushing boundaries. The anchor, who has become one of the Warner Bros. Discovery network’s most popular faces, announced on social media Monday that he had been ousted from CNN. “I was informed this morning by my agent that I have been terminated by CNN. I am stunned. After 17 […]

In a shock announcement Monday, Fox News Media said that it would be parting ways with Tucker Carlson, the host of its 8 p.m. program Tucker Carlson Tonight. Carlson’s final show was on Friday. “Fox News Media and Tucker Carlson have agreed to part ways. We thank him for his service to the network as a host and prior […]

Australian comedian and entertainer Barry Humphries, best known for his character Dame Edna Everage, died April 22. He was 89. Humphries passed in a Sydney hospital following complications with hip surgery, his family announced in a statement. “He was completely himself until the very end, never losing his brilliant mind, his unique wit and generosity […]

Fox News successfully avoided a trial in the defamation case brought against it by Dominion Voting Systems — all it took was a $787.5 million payout. But according to legendary First Amendment lawyer Floyd Abrams, the next defamation suit Fox faces from Smartmatic could be even more dangerous to the cable news giant. I spoke with Abrams — a […]

Prosecutors are expected to drop manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin in the death of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, sources confirmed on Thursday. In a statement, Baldwin’s lawyers said they were pleased with the outcome. “We are pleased with the decision to dismiss the case against Alec Baldwin and we encourage a proper investigation into the facts and […]

The New York Post published and deleted a story featuring Fox News host Tucker Carlson’s new $5.5 million Florida home. Its Page Six section published a photo of the house with it circled. The Post is owned by News Corp., which like the Fox News-owned Fox Corp., is part of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire. eThe article focused on Carlson’s new property in Florida. […]

“The Good Doctor” has been renewed for a seventh season at ABC ahead of its Season 6 finale. The medical drama, which debuted in 2017, stars Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, a young autistic surgeon who has savant syndrome and works in the surgical unit at the prestigious San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital. Alongside Highmore, the […]

Fox News host Tucker Carlson seized on leaked intelligence about the war in Ukraine to claim the United States is currently engaged in a hot war with Russia. His remarks came after his own network reported this is not happening. On Thursday, the FBI arrested a 21-year-old Air National Guardsman for allegedly leaking intelligence documents online regarding Russia’s war […]

Top Gun: Maverick breakout star Glen Powell will join Daisy Edgar-Jones in Universal and Amblim’s Twister movie. Minari helmer Lee Isaac Chung will direct from a script by Mark L. Smith (The Revenant). Frank Marshall is producing via his banner Kennedy/Marshall Company. Marshall’s wife, current Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, was a lead producer on the original. Twister starred Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton as romantically estranged […]

Kim Kardashian is adding yet another item to her ever-growing resume: the reality star turned businesswoman is joining Season 12 of “American Horror Story.” Kardashian made the announcement Monday on her Instagram account, posting a teaser video with eerie music, along with the eyeball and blood drop emojis as her cryptic caption. The video posted by […]

Nearing the one year anniversary of Discovery and AT&T’s WarnerMedia merger, four Democrats in Congress are calling for the Department of Justice to reassess the deal. In a letter to the Justice Department’s top enforcers, the lawmakers say that the merger has enabled Warner Bros. Discovery to “adopt potentially anticompetitive practices” that prompted numerous layoffs and reduced […]

Sean Hannity finally stopped running his mouth and had to apologize for it: The conservative talk host on Thursday fell on a sword for the hundreds of stations that carry “The Sean Hannity Show,” which had unwittingly broadcast a big radio no-no – silence – the day before. The host opened his three-hour midday talk […]

Sean Spicer, the Trump press secretary turned cable news host, is exiting Newsmax, Mediaite has learned. The host of the 5 p.m. show Spicer & Co. will sign off for the last time on Thursday. Sources told Mediaite Spicer decided to leave the network after contract negotiations fell apart. Spicer joined the conservative cable news network founded […]

“This Is Us” alums Sterling K. Brown and Dan Fogelman are reuniting for a drama that has been ordered to series at Hulu, Variety has learned. Hulu is not commenting on exact plot details of the untitled series, but sources describe the show as a thriller and say Brown would star as the head of security for a former president. In addition […]

The Daytime Emmy Awards are going to stay on CBS. The awards show, presented by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, has inked a new two-year deal that will see the program air live on CBS and for premium subscribers on Paramount+. The deal also includes broadcast rights to the 2024 Daytime Emmys. This year’s ceremony will […]

Fox News filed a letter on Tuesday in Delaware Superior Court confirming who will be available to testify on behalf of the network in Dominion Voting System’s $1.6 billion defamation suit. The letter listed some of cable news’s top personalities who would be available to testify, including Tucker Carlson, Maria Bartiromo, Sean Hannity, and Jeanine Pirro. Former Fox […]

Sunday’s 60 Minutes interview of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene started with a bang as correspondent Lesley Stahl read aloud things that have been said about the Georgia Republican, including that she’s “unhinged,” a “moron,” and “Trump in high heels.” Before the interview clip, Stahl gave an introduction of Greene, noting that’s often referred to as MTG and has, unlike […]

The Fox News-Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit is going to trial. A judge denied granting a summary judgement Friday to Fox News. The cable network was attempting to get Dominion Voting Systems’ $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit thrown out. Instead, the case will go to trial in mid-April. Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric Davis also sided with […]