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Paramount's Champions League Rights and WBD Takeover Uncertainty

Paramount (described as Paramount Skydance after the Skydance deal) unexpectedly secured UEFA Champions League rights for Germany and the UK in November 2025, with most matches intended for Paramount+ from the 2027/28 season. The acquisition occurred amid Paramount's larger, contested bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) — a transaction that the U.S. Department of Justice has approved but that faces opposition from several U.S. states. Industry analysts warn the planned WBD takeover would leave the combined company with large debt (reported at about $80bn), potentially forcing cost cuts and putting expensive content rights such as the Champions League under review, including possible sublicensing or partnerships with existing rights holders like DAZN or broadcasters such as TNT Sports.

CNN Founder Ted Turner Dies at 87

Ted Turner, the founder of CNN — the first 24/7 television news channel — has died at the age of 87, CNN announced on May 7, 2026. Turner launched CNN in 1980 and had earlier revealed he was living with dementia. CNN CEO Mark Thompson paid tribute; former U.S. President Donald Trump also commented on Turner’s influence. The article notes Turner exited operational control decades ago; CNN was run by Turner Broadcasting System until it became part of WarnerMedia/Time Warner and was later consolidated under Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). The piece also highlights the pending takeover bid for WBD by Paramount Skydance (reported at $111 billion) and related concerns about CNN’s future editorial independence under prospective owners David Ellison and Larry Ellison.

Paramount+ to Stream UFC Perth on May 2

Cord Cutters News reports that UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates will take place May 2, 2026 at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The card—headlined by Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates—will be available in the United States exclusively via Paramount+ (subscription required; not pay‑per‑view). UK coverage is noted via TNT Sports and HBO Max, with prelims also available on UFC Fight Pass. The article provides U.S. broadcast times for the main card and prelims and lists the confirmed fight matchups for both cards.