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The Advertiser
6 days ago
- Business
- The Advertiser
Trump boasts about $25m Paramount payday
US President Donald Trump says CBS parent company Paramount has paid him $US16 million ($A25 million) as part of a lawsuit settlement. This month, Paramount agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by Trump claiming that the CBS news program 60 Minutes deceptively edited an interview with former vice president Kamala Harris that the network broadcast in October. Paramount needs approval from the Federal Communications Commission for its $US8.4 billion ($A12.9 billion) merger with Skydance Media. The FCC did not make a decision by the 180-day informal deadline in mid-May and FCC Chair Brendan Carr has denied Trump's lawsuit was a factor. Paramount declined comment. Trump and CBS formally agreed on Tuesday to the dismissal of his lawsuit, according to a court filing. "We have just achieved a BIG AND IMPORTANT WIN in our Historic Lawsuit against 60 Minutes, CBS, and Paramount... Paramount/CBS/60 Minutes have today paid $16 Million Dollars in settlement, and we also anticipate receiving $20 Million Dollars more from the new Owners," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. Skydance declined to comment on Trump's social media post. Skydance and its investors plan to acquire National Amusements, which holds the family's controlling stake in Paramount. Skydance will subsequently be merged into Paramount, with its CEO, David Ellison, becoming Paramount's next chief executive. The payment comes after CBS faced a barrage of criticism over its controversial decision to axe Stephen Colbert's Late Night talk show after he labelled Paramount's decision to pay the settlement to Trump a "big fat bribe". The New York Post previously reported Ellison, son of billionaire Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, agreed to run up to $US20 million ($A31 million) in public service announcements to promote causes supported by the president. Following publication, Paramount issued a statement that its settlement with Trump "does not include PSAs or anything related to PSAs". Paramount also said it had no knowledge of any promises or commitments made to Trump other than those put forth by the mediator. US President Donald Trump says CBS parent company Paramount has paid him $US16 million ($A25 million) as part of a lawsuit settlement. This month, Paramount agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by Trump claiming that the CBS news program 60 Minutes deceptively edited an interview with former vice president Kamala Harris that the network broadcast in October. Paramount needs approval from the Federal Communications Commission for its $US8.4 billion ($A12.9 billion) merger with Skydance Media. The FCC did not make a decision by the 180-day informal deadline in mid-May and FCC Chair Brendan Carr has denied Trump's lawsuit was a factor. Paramount declined comment. Trump and CBS formally agreed on Tuesday to the dismissal of his lawsuit, according to a court filing. "We have just achieved a BIG AND IMPORTANT WIN in our Historic Lawsuit against 60 Minutes, CBS, and Paramount... Paramount/CBS/60 Minutes have today paid $16 Million Dollars in settlement, and we also anticipate receiving $20 Million Dollars more from the new Owners," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. Skydance declined to comment on Trump's social media post. Skydance and its investors plan to acquire National Amusements, which holds the family's controlling stake in Paramount. Skydance will subsequently be merged into Paramount, with its CEO, David Ellison, becoming Paramount's next chief executive. The payment comes after CBS faced a barrage of criticism over its controversial decision to axe Stephen Colbert's Late Night talk show after he labelled Paramount's decision to pay the settlement to Trump a "big fat bribe". The New York Post previously reported Ellison, son of billionaire Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, agreed to run up to $US20 million ($A31 million) in public service announcements to promote causes supported by the president. Following publication, Paramount issued a statement that its settlement with Trump "does not include PSAs or anything related to PSAs". Paramount also said it had no knowledge of any promises or commitments made to Trump other than those put forth by the mediator. US President Donald Trump says CBS parent company Paramount has paid him $US16 million ($A25 million) as part of a lawsuit settlement. This month, Paramount agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by Trump claiming that the CBS news program 60 Minutes deceptively edited an interview with former vice president Kamala Harris that the network broadcast in October. Paramount needs approval from the Federal Communications Commission for its $US8.4 billion ($A12.9 billion) merger with Skydance Media. The FCC did not make a decision by the 180-day informal deadline in mid-May and FCC Chair Brendan Carr has denied Trump's lawsuit was a factor. Paramount declined comment. Trump and CBS formally agreed on Tuesday to the dismissal of his lawsuit, according to a court filing. "We have just achieved a BIG AND IMPORTANT WIN in our Historic Lawsuit against 60 Minutes, CBS, and Paramount... Paramount/CBS/60 Minutes have today paid $16 Million Dollars in settlement, and we also anticipate receiving $20 Million Dollars more from the new Owners," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. Skydance declined to comment on Trump's social media post. Skydance and its investors plan to acquire National Amusements, which holds the family's controlling stake in Paramount. Skydance will subsequently be merged into Paramount, with its CEO, David Ellison, becoming Paramount's next chief executive. The payment comes after CBS faced a barrage of criticism over its controversial decision to axe Stephen Colbert's Late Night talk show after he labelled Paramount's decision to pay the settlement to Trump a "big fat bribe". The New York Post previously reported Ellison, son of billionaire Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, agreed to run up to $US20 million ($A31 million) in public service announcements to promote causes supported by the president. Following publication, Paramount issued a statement that its settlement with Trump "does not include PSAs or anything related to PSAs". Paramount also said it had no knowledge of any promises or commitments made to Trump other than those put forth by the mediator. US President Donald Trump says CBS parent company Paramount has paid him $US16 million ($A25 million) as part of a lawsuit settlement. This month, Paramount agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by Trump claiming that the CBS news program 60 Minutes deceptively edited an interview with former vice president Kamala Harris that the network broadcast in October. Paramount needs approval from the Federal Communications Commission for its $US8.4 billion ($A12.9 billion) merger with Skydance Media. The FCC did not make a decision by the 180-day informal deadline in mid-May and FCC Chair Brendan Carr has denied Trump's lawsuit was a factor. Paramount declined comment. Trump and CBS formally agreed on Tuesday to the dismissal of his lawsuit, according to a court filing. "We have just achieved a BIG AND IMPORTANT WIN in our Historic Lawsuit against 60 Minutes, CBS, and Paramount... Paramount/CBS/60 Minutes have today paid $16 Million Dollars in settlement, and we also anticipate receiving $20 Million Dollars more from the new Owners," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. Skydance declined to comment on Trump's social media post. Skydance and its investors plan to acquire National Amusements, which holds the family's controlling stake in Paramount. Skydance will subsequently be merged into Paramount, with its CEO, David Ellison, becoming Paramount's next chief executive. The payment comes after CBS faced a barrage of criticism over its controversial decision to axe Stephen Colbert's Late Night talk show after he labelled Paramount's decision to pay the settlement to Trump a "big fat bribe". The New York Post previously reported Ellison, son of billionaire Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, agreed to run up to $US20 million ($A31 million) in public service announcements to promote causes supported by the president. Following publication, Paramount issued a statement that its settlement with Trump "does not include PSAs or anything related to PSAs". Paramount also said it had no knowledge of any promises or commitments made to Trump other than those put forth by the mediator.
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Business
- Perth Now
Trump boasts about $25m Paramount payday
US President Donald Trump says CBS parent company Paramount has paid him $US16 million ($A25 million) as part of a lawsuit settlement. This month, Paramount agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by Trump claiming that the CBS news program 60 Minutes deceptively edited an interview with former vice president Kamala Harris that the network broadcast in October. Paramount needs approval from the Federal Communications Commission for its $US8.4 billion ($A12.9 billion) merger with Skydance Media. The FCC did not make a decision by the 180-day informal deadline in mid-May and FCC Chair Brendan Carr has denied Trump's lawsuit was a factor. Paramount declined comment. Trump and CBS formally agreed on Tuesday to the dismissal of his lawsuit, according to a court filing. "We have just achieved a BIG AND IMPORTANT WIN in our Historic Lawsuit against 60 Minutes, CBS, and Paramount... Paramount/CBS/60 Minutes have today paid $16 Million Dollars in settlement, and we also anticipate receiving $20 Million Dollars more from the new Owners," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. Skydance declined to comment on Trump's social media post. Skydance and its investors plan to acquire National Amusements, which holds the family's controlling stake in Paramount. Skydance will subsequently be merged into Paramount, with its CEO, David Ellison, becoming Paramount's next chief executive. The payment comes after CBS faced a barrage of criticism over its controversial decision to axe Stephen Colbert's Late Night talk show after he labelled Paramount's decision to pay the settlement to Trump a "big fat bribe". The New York Post previously reported Ellison, son of billionaire Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, agreed to run up to $US20 million ($A31 million) in public service announcements to promote causes supported by the president. Following publication, Paramount issued a statement that its settlement with Trump "does not include PSAs or anything related to PSAs". Paramount also said it had no knowledge of any promises or commitments made to Trump other than those put forth by the mediator.
The Advertiser
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
The Late Show axed after more than three decades
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on US network CBS will end in May 2026 after the upcoming broadcast season, the network says. The show is ending and Colbert will not be replaced, CBS executives say. "This is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night. It is not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount," the executives said in a statement. CBS parent company Paramount is seeking approval from the US Federal Communications Commission for a $US8.4 billion ($A13 billion) merger with Skydance Media. Paramount in July agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by US President Donald Trump over an interview with former vice president Kamala Harris, his Democratic challenger in the 2024 presidential race, that CBS program 60 Minutes broadcast in October. Colbert, a frequent critic of Trump on his show, told his audience on Thursday, US time, that he had been informed of the show's cancellation the night before. Senator Adam Schiff of California, a Democrat, was a guest during Thursday's show. "If Paramount and CBS ended the Late Show for political reasons, the public deserves to know. And deserves better," Schiff wrote on social media platform X. The Late Show first aired in 1993 with host David Letterman. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on US network CBS will end in May 2026 after the upcoming broadcast season, the network says. The show is ending and Colbert will not be replaced, CBS executives say. "This is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night. It is not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount," the executives said in a statement. CBS parent company Paramount is seeking approval from the US Federal Communications Commission for a $US8.4 billion ($A13 billion) merger with Skydance Media. Paramount in July agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by US President Donald Trump over an interview with former vice president Kamala Harris, his Democratic challenger in the 2024 presidential race, that CBS program 60 Minutes broadcast in October. Colbert, a frequent critic of Trump on his show, told his audience on Thursday, US time, that he had been informed of the show's cancellation the night before. Senator Adam Schiff of California, a Democrat, was a guest during Thursday's show. "If Paramount and CBS ended the Late Show for political reasons, the public deserves to know. And deserves better," Schiff wrote on social media platform X. The Late Show first aired in 1993 with host David Letterman. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on US network CBS will end in May 2026 after the upcoming broadcast season, the network says. The show is ending and Colbert will not be replaced, CBS executives say. "This is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night. It is not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount," the executives said in a statement. CBS parent company Paramount is seeking approval from the US Federal Communications Commission for a $US8.4 billion ($A13 billion) merger with Skydance Media. Paramount in July agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by US President Donald Trump over an interview with former vice president Kamala Harris, his Democratic challenger in the 2024 presidential race, that CBS program 60 Minutes broadcast in October. Colbert, a frequent critic of Trump on his show, told his audience on Thursday, US time, that he had been informed of the show's cancellation the night before. Senator Adam Schiff of California, a Democrat, was a guest during Thursday's show. "If Paramount and CBS ended the Late Show for political reasons, the public deserves to know. And deserves better," Schiff wrote on social media platform X. The Late Show first aired in 1993 with host David Letterman. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on US network CBS will end in May 2026 after the upcoming broadcast season, the network says. The show is ending and Colbert will not be replaced, CBS executives say. "This is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night. It is not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount," the executives said in a statement. CBS parent company Paramount is seeking approval from the US Federal Communications Commission for a $US8.4 billion ($A13 billion) merger with Skydance Media. Paramount in July agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by US President Donald Trump over an interview with former vice president Kamala Harris, his Democratic challenger in the 2024 presidential race, that CBS program 60 Minutes broadcast in October. Colbert, a frequent critic of Trump on his show, told his audience on Thursday, US time, that he had been informed of the show's cancellation the night before. Senator Adam Schiff of California, a Democrat, was a guest during Thursday's show. "If Paramount and CBS ended the Late Show for political reasons, the public deserves to know. And deserves better," Schiff wrote on social media platform X. The Late Show first aired in 1993 with host David Letterman.
Sydney Morning Herald
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Stephen Colbert delivers devastating update on future of The Late Show
Los Angeles: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS will end in May 2026 after the coming broadcast season, the network said on Thursday. The show is ending and Colbert will not be replaced, CBS executives said. 'This is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night. It is not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount,' the executives said in a statement. CBS parent company Paramount is seeking approval from the US Federal Communications Commission for an $US8.4 billion ($12.5 billion) merger with Skydance Media. This month, Paramount agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by US President Donald Trump over an interview with former vice president Kamala Harris, his Democratic challenger in the 2024 presidential race, that CBS's 60 Minutes broadcast in October. Colbert, a frequent critic of Trump on his show, told his audience on Thursday that he was informed of the show's cancellation the night before. Senator Adam Schiff of California, a Democrat, was a guest during Thursday's show. 'If Paramount and CBS ended The Late Show for political reasons, the public deserves to know. And deserves better,' Schiff wrote on X.
The Age
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Stephen Colbert delivers devastating update on future of The Late Show
Los Angeles: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS will end in May 2026 after the coming broadcast season, the network said on Thursday. The show is ending and Colbert will not be replaced, CBS executives said. 'This is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night. It is not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount,' the executives said in a statement. CBS parent company Paramount is seeking approval from the US Federal Communications Commission for an $US8.4 billion ($12.5 billion) merger with Skydance Media. This month, Paramount agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by US President Donald Trump over an interview with former vice president Kamala Harris, his Democratic challenger in the 2024 presidential race, that CBS's 60 Minutes broadcast in October. Colbert, a frequent critic of Trump on his show, told his audience on Thursday that he was informed of the show's cancellation the night before. Senator Adam Schiff of California, a Democrat, was a guest during Thursday's show. 'If Paramount and CBS ended The Late Show for political reasons, the public deserves to know. And deserves better,' Schiff wrote on X.
