FCC greenlights Skydance/Paramount deal
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The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved the merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media
The merger clears the way for an $8.4 billion sale of some of the most prominent names in entertainment, including CBS, Paramount, and Nickelodeon.
The FCC greenlighted the deal after a yearlong saga that included settling a lawsuit with President Trump and making concessions on diversity initiatives and news judgment.
Skydance Media has made additional promises to the FCC in an effort to get approval for its $8 billion merger with Paramount Global.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr praised Skydance Media’s commitment to hire an ombudsman for CBS News after it completes its merger with Paramount Global. The commitment was outlined in a filing with the FCC this week.
Skydance committed to removing DEI programs and establishing a bias complaint system at CBS News as it seeks FCC approval for Paramount merger.
Brendan Carr discussed media course correction following Colbert's show cancellation and criticizes partisan content, highlighting Skydance's CBS News plans.
The Left Is Acting Like They’re Losing A Loyal DNC Spokesperson” said Carr after the cancelation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.