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CNN, CBS News Heads Join Skydance Leadership Team

Skydance, the incoming owner of the combined Paramount/Warner Bros. Discovery entity, announced its CEO Leadership Team (CLT) on Monday. CNN's Mark Thompson and CBS News' Bari Weiss will join the leadership team, continuing in their current roles as chairman/editor-in-chief of CNN Worldwide and editor-in-chief of CBS News, respectively. The merger is expected to close on October 6, after which Thompson and Weiss will report to David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz. Thompson assured staff in a memo that CNN's independence will be maintained under the new ownership. The announcement also includes other executive appointments for content, TV, film, and DC Studios. The new leadership structure aims to integrate news with entertainment as a strategic opportunity.

• Skydance announced its CEO Leadership Team (CLT) on Monday, including CNN's Mark Thompson and CBS News' Bari Weiss.
• Thompson will continue as chairman and editor-in-chief of CNN Worldwide; Weiss remains editor-in-chief of CBS News.
• The Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger is expected to close on Tuesday, October 6.

Shira Lazar's What's Trending Scales to Seven-Figure Revenue

Shira Lazar built the creator-driven digital media brand What's Trending, which now generates up to seven figures in annual revenue through platform advertising, brand partnerships, licensing, distribution, and events. Despite a setback with CBS News, she scaled the brand across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. What's Trending has 4 million followers and distribution deals with MSN, Spotify, and Screenvision. Lazar also advocates for creator rights, launching the Creator Bill of Rights with Rep. Ro Khanna and founding Creators for Mental Health. The article highlights her journey and the growing importance of creator-driven media, as noted by NowThis CEO Sharon Mussalli.

• What's Trending generates annual revenue ranging from mid-six figures to low seven figures.
• The brand has 4 million followers across social platforms, with nearly 2 million on TikTok.
• What's Trending has distribution relationships with MSN, Spotify, and Screenvision.

Universal Composers Initiative Announces 2026–2028 Cohort, Supporting the Next Generation of Film and Television Composers

NBCUniversal's newsroom page has been updated with new press releases, including the announcement of the Universal Composers Initiative 2026-2028 cohort and a special appearance by 'The Traitors: New Blood' cast at Universal Orlando Resort.

“The Traitors: New Blood” Cast Made a Special Appearance at Universal Orlando Resort

The NBCUniversal newsroom page has been updated with a new article about the cast of 'The Traitors: New Blood' making a special appearance at Universal Orlando Resort. The page also includes a new image and link for this story, while other content remains largely unchanged.

How to Watch the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards: Who’s Performing and What to Expect

NBCUniversal's newsroom page now features a new article about the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards, including details on how to watch, performers, and what to expect. The article is tagged under Telemundo, NBC News Group, Peacock, and Media.