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Cumulus Media Files for Bankruptcy, Rejects Leases in Major Markets

Radio group plans to transition to private ownership, reduce debt by $600 million

US Settles Live Nation/Ticketmaster Antitrust Case, Blindsiding States

States seek mistrial, saying settlement will influence jury's view of their ongoing case

Ticketmaster Parent Live Nation Reaches Antitrust Settlement with DOJ

Judge expresses anger over late notification of tentative deal

Live Nation Reaches Settlement with DOJ to Keep Ticketmaster

The deal requires major changes to Live Nation's business practices to address antitrust concerns.

Justice Department and Live Nation Reach Settlement in Antitrust Case

The agreement would allow Live Nation to avoid a breakup, but some states object to the terms.

DOJ Approves Live Nation-Ticketmaster Merger Despite Backlash

Judge overseeing the case expresses outrage over the decision.

DOJ Reaches Tentative Settlement with Live Nation and Ticketmaster

Several state AGs refuse to drop antitrust lawsuit despite proposed $280 million fine and venue divestitures.

Paramount CEO Vows to Maintain CNN's Editorial Independence

Ellison says Paramount will invest in expanding CNN's streaming presence while preserving the network's journalistic integrity.

Filmmaker Brandi Webb Relaunches Yet 2 Evolve Productions as Social Impact Video Company

The New York-based studio focuses on transparent pricing and collaborative production for nonprofits, advocacy groups, and purpose-driven brands.

Assembly names Aruna Natarajan chief client officer

Natarajan to oversee account stewardship, governance and growth across North America as Assembly scales media partnerships

News Corp CEO Sees Company as AI 'Input' After $150M Meta Deal

The media giant's licensing agreement signals a strategic shift in how news organizations navigate the age of artificial intelligence.

News Corp Strikes $50M per Year AI Licensing Deal with Meta

The agreement allows Meta to use copyrighted content from News Corp's US and UK media properties.

Filmmaker Brandi Webb Relaunches Yet 2 Evolve Productions as Social Impact Video Studio

The company focuses on transparent pricing and collaborative production support for clients in New York, Atlanta, and Charlotte.

Live Nation Defends Itself as Not a Monopoly in DOJ Antitrust Trial

The concert promotion and ticketing giant argues it faces fierce competition in a 'hard-fought battle'.

Justice Department Accuses Live Nation of Monopolistic Practices in Antitrust Trial

The government seeks to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster, alleging the concert giant uses strong-arm tactics to dominate the live music industry.

Soft2Bet Named Headline Partner for Next Summit: New York 2026

Third consecutive year of collaboration highlights the growing importance of regulated iGaming and sports betting

Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros Discovery After Netflix Withdraws $111bn Bid

The battle for Warner Bros. Discovery has concluded, with Paramount Skydance emerging victorious after Netflix bowed out.

Former Paramount and CBS Exec Named OverDrive President

Marc DeBevoise will lead the digital distributor of ebooks, audiobooks, and streaming video.

Skydance Overtakes Paramount and Warner Bros. After 20-Year Rise

The media company founded by David Ellison has grown from a box office bomb to an industry powerhouse.

Former Owners of The Art Newspaper and L'Officiel Say AMTD Still Owes Buyout Funds Amid IPO Listings

AMTD disputes claims, says it has fully paid for acquisitions, as legal disputes play out alongside volatile trading in AMTD-linked companies.

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