Condé Nast's Big-Brand Blueprint As Roger Lynch continues to consolidate the legacy magazine publisher around its biggest brands, smaller titles losing ground online are being left behind.

As Roger Lynch continues to consolidate Condé Nast around its biggest brands, smaller titles losing ground online are being left behind.

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We have partnered with the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press on First Amendment t-shirts, with half of the proceeds going to the non-profit's legal defense fund.

The shirts are a limited-run production and only available until April 30.

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Hollywood’s Paramounting Fears An open letter opposing David Ellison’s Warner Bros. takeover underscores the fear coursing through Hollywood, where talent tell Status putting their names on the petition could come with professional...

An open letter opposing David Ellison’s Warner Bros. takeover underscores the fear coursing through Hollywood, where talent tell Status putting their names on the petition could come with professional risks.

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Status obtained a copy of an invitation to David Ellison’s “intimate” dinner honoring the Trump White House. 

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The latest episode of Power Lines is out.

This week, we call out David Ellison for "honoring" the Trump White House at an event ostensibly aimed at celebrating the First Amendment. Plus, we were on the receiving end of some actual "fake news," and more.

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Ellison’s Hill Hide and Seek Cory Booker has renewed his invitation for David Ellison to appear before Congress, the senator told Status—this time asking the Paramount boss to appear when he is in town “honoring” the Trump White ...

Cory Booker has renewed his invitation for David Ellison to appear before Congress, the senator told Status—this time asking the Paramount boss to appear when he is in town “honoring” the Trump White House.

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Alex Cooper’s Unwell Diagnosis Alex Cooper’s recent “feud” with Alix Earle speaks to larger challenges at her Unwell Network, insiders tell Status, as content creator stars look to turn their individual online success into full-sca...

Alex Cooper’s recent “feud” with Alix Earle speaks to larger challenges at her Unwell Network, insiders tell Status, as content creator stars look to turn their individual online success into full-scale media operations.

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Mediaite’s Newsletter Misfire Mediaite has suspended its founding editor after Status uncovered the outlet had fabricated quotes and committed other egregious errors, raising serious questions about its reporting.

Mediaite has suspended its founding editor after Status uncovered the outlet had fabricated quotes and committed other egregious errors, raising serious questions about its reporting.

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Stars Align to Stop Ellison More than 1,000 Hollywood A-listers and industry professionals signed a letter opposing Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery—an effort that quickly snowballed behind the scenes, Status has l...

More than 1,000 Hollywood A-listers and industry professionals signed a letter opposing Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery—an effort that quickly snowballed behind the scenes.

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The Athletic Plays Defense The New York Times-owned sports vertical is facing internal blowback after rushing to defend reporter Dianna Russini, only for it to later be revealed the paper had quietly launched an investigation i...

The Athletic is facing internal blowback after rushing to defend reporter Dianna Russini, only for it to later be revealed the paper had quietly launched an investigation into her conduct, insiders tell Status.

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The latest episode of Power Lines is out.

In this week's edition: We discuss coverage of Donald Trump's Iran threats, CBS News' invite of Pete Hegseth to its WHCD table, MAGA Media figures turning on Trump, and more.

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MAGA Joins the #Resistance The right-wing media machine that helped power Donald Trump’s return to the White House has turned on him, with some of MAGA’s biggest stars now calling for his removal.

The right-wing media machine that helped power Donald Trump’s return to the White House has turned on him, with some of MAGA’s biggest stars now calling for his removal.

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Disney’s ‘Dunesday’ Scenario A blockbuster showdown is looming as Disney's "Avengers: Doomsday" and Warner's "Dune: Part Three" face off over the same opening weekend—raising the stakes for studios and rattling theater chains, insiders tell Status.

A blockbuster showdown is looming as Disney's "Avengers: Doomsday" and Warner's "Dune: Part Three" face off over the same opening weekend—raising the stakes for studios and rattling theater chains, insiders tell Status.

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CNN’s Heir Apparent In a little-noticed move, CNN boss Mark Thompson elevated Alex MacCallum to COO—quietly signaling his preferred succession plan at the network, Status has learned. The move is likely unwelcome news for others at CNN jockeying for the top position.

In a little-noticed move, CNN boss Mark Thompson elevated Alex MacCallum to COO—signaling his preferred succession plan at the network, Status has learned. The move is likely unwelcome news for others at CNN jockeying for the top position.

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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? As the Trump administration wages war on the press, news outlets hosting White House Correspondents’ Dinner events are dodging questions about who’s on their guest lists.

As White House Correspondents' Dinner nears, news outlets that play host to the weekend's marquee events are facing a choice: invite Trump officials who attack them—or draw a line.

We asked the major newsrooms what they plan to do.

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‘60 Minutes’ to Midnight As the future of the CBS News program’s top producer hangs in the balance, Bari Weiss has also privately raised The Free Press during discussions about the show, Status has learned.

As the future of "60 Minutes" top producer Tanya Simon hangs in the balance, Bari Weiss has also privately raised The Free Press during discussions about the show, Status has learned.

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POLITICO's New Playbook The Rosslyn-based outlet is preparing yet another Playbook shakeup, Status has learned, removing author Jack Blanchard from the helm and handing incoming top editor Jonathan Greenberger a major decisi...

POLITICO is preparing yet another Playbook shakeup, Status has learned, removing author Jack Blanchard from the helm and handing incoming top editor Jonathan Greenberger a major decision at the start of his tenure.

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WHCD’s Trump-Era Accessories Journalists plan to make a subtle but pointed statement with their attire at the annual gala, Status has learned, as Donald Trump prepares to attend for the first time.

Journalists plan to make a subtle but pointed statement with their attire at the annual White House Correspondents Dinner, Status has learned, as Donald Trump prepares to attend for the first time.

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Paramount’s 30-Film Fantasy David Ellison box office promises for a merged Paramount-WBD are drawing skepticism, raising questions about whether he’s offering genuine commitment or lip service to Hollywood and regulators.

David Ellison box office promises for a merged Paramount-WBD are drawing skepticism, raising questions about whether he’s offering genuine commitment or lip service to Hollywood and regulators.

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We obtained the photo of Karoline Leavitt that the White House does not want you to see.

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A new episode of Power Lines has dropped.

This week: The White House melts down over a Karoline Leavitt photo, Bari Weiss eyes major "60 Minutes" changes, and MS NOW-NBC News tensions spike.

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Shell Shocked Less than a year into the job as Paramount president, Jeff Shell is negotiating his exit after being accused of leaking, Status has learned—creating a fresh headache for David Ellison.

Less than a year into the job as Paramount president, Jeff Shell is negotiating his exit after being accused of leaking, Status has learned—creating a fresh headache for David Ellison.

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The 30 Rock Custody Battle Peter Alexander’s surprise jump from NBC News to MS NOW is the latest flashpoint in a behind-the-scenes tug-of-war that has fueled tension between the progressive outlet and its former sister network,...

Peter Alexander’s surprise jump from NBC News to MS NOW is the latest flashpoint in a behind-the-scenes tug-of-war that has fueled tension between the progressive outlet and its former sister network.

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A special episode of Power Lines has dropped.

In this episode, we talk with @jimacosta.bsky.social about Donald Trump's assault on the media.

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Bari's ‘60’ Blow Up Plan Earlier this year, Bari Weiss was talked out of making changes to "60 Minutes" midseason, Status has learned—but with the summer break approaching, her eyes are now trained squarely on the famed newsm...

Earlier this year, Bari Weiss was talked out of making changes to "60 Minutes" midseason, Status has learned—but with the summer break approaching, her eyes are now trained squarely on the famed newsmagazine.

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Yes, the CBS News ratings under Bari Weiss are a catastrophe.

The White House Picture Police Of the many images captured months ago during a Thanksgiving briefing, one of Karoline Leavitt incensed the White House, resulting in a remarkable chain of events that led to its removal from the phot...

Of the many images captured months ago during a Thanksgiving briefing, one of Karoline Leavitt incensed the White House, resulting in a remarkable chain of events that led to its removal from the photo wires, Status has learned.

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Chasing Creator Currency Between creator workshops at CNN and a recent video hiring spree at The New York Times, legacy media is chasing the creator playbook, looking for answers to their digital woes.

Between creator workshops at CNN and a recent video hiring spree at The New York Times, legacy media is chasing the creator playbook, looking for answers to their digital woes.

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